Life is Short with Justin Long – Details, episodes & analysis

The guys catch up about Christian’s experience at PorchFest this year, the annual Connecticut tradition where bands set up stages on neighborhood porches (and how Christian didn’t move from his porch the whole time). Justin recounts the walk down memory lane he and Kate had after having Hibachi at the Sakura Japanese restaurant in Westport, CT. Then we read a letter from Kathy about how afternoon sex is the best and that noses contain erectile tissue (hence Justin’s broken capillary issue), then she ends it with the saddest WYR we’ve ever heard. Finally, Courtney leaves a voicemail asking for the guys to break down Office Space, and she offers up a much sillier WYR.

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Jesse Eisenberg (The Art of Self Defense, The Social Network) talks with Justin about the antiquated notion of “winning” in professional basketball, and how he has no desire to relax.

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Justin and Christian talk about eating strange vegetables in public, what feral and domestic animals would say to humans, and yet again they discuss just how out of touch they are with what’s cool these days. Then they answer a letter about how to simplify your life as a young adult, and they tackle a Would You Rather. Finally, they offer advice to a listener going through a tough break up. 

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The guys discuss Justin’s recent appearance at Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle theater for a Tusk screening, and all the fun little gifts and letters he received from fans. Then they debate what the loser of their football season betting should have to do (unfortunately the ring of hair is out). Then we read a letter from an Ohio school teacher named Franny asking the guys if they’ve ever decided to pivot and how they got the courage to take that leap. Finally, a voicemail from a stoned listener named Casey offers up a barrage of quick fire WYRs, including whether they’d rather be bald on their head or bald on their face.

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Chef Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park) and Justin talk about what inspired his groundbreaking decision to turn the famed New York restaurant Eleven Madison Park to an all-vegan menu, how Covid sparked the creation of his charity Rethink Food and how a bad bike accident changed the direction of his life.

Check out Rethink Food here: https://www.rethinkfood.org/

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The guys both let out a collective sigh about Aaron Rodgers tearing his Achilles Heel during the first Jets game of the season. Then Justin recounts the paranormal experience he and Kate had at the historic Red Lion Inn in Massachusetts. Then we read a letter from Chelsea who listens to the pod while working as a massage therapist, her Would You Rather asks whether we’d rather lick a port-o-potty seat or a ride handle at a fair/festival 🤮. Finally, Jen from Alberta, Canada writes in referencing Justin’s stint as a cheerleader in Dodgeball, and has a WYR that sparks a debate about faces and junk.

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Elle King (Come Get Your Wife) and Justin talk about her life as a touring musician (with a 2-year-old in tow), what she learned from her famous comedian father Rob Schneider, and how she first started playing music.

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The guys talk about the awkward encounters Justin had at Tanglewood, and the unfortunate events that occurred while he was mowing his lawn. Christian talks about how he feels nostalgic around his birthday and he recounts memories of playing Black Jack with millionaires in Vegas (Happy birthday Chrit!). A listener named Wyatt writes in and sparks a debate about whether Uncle Sam is a real person…(Shorties?) Finally, Steven writes in to explain why the Boston Red Sox are wearing yellow this year, to honor the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.

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Mike Love (The Beach Boys) and Justin talk about the formation of the seminal rock band The Beach Boys, how they had both a friendship and friendly competition with The Beatles, and what it’s like to still be touring into his 80s. 

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The guys catch up about Christian’s experience at PorchFest this year, the annual Connecticut tradition where bands set up stages on neighborhood porches (and how Christian didn’t move from his porch the whole time). Justin recounts the walk down memory lane he and Kate had after having Hibachi at the Sakura Japanese restaurant in Westport, CT. Then we read a letter from Kathy about how afternoon sex is the best and that noses contain erectile tissue (hence Justin’s broken capillary issue), then she ends it with the saddest WYR we’ve ever heard. Finally, Courtney leaves a voicemail asking for the guys to break down Office Space, and she offers up a much sillier WYR.

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