Life is Short with Justin Long (Wondery)

Judy Greer (Kidding, Playing with Fire) and Justin chat about their experience working on the Mac vs PC commercial together. Judy tells Justin how transcendental meditation changed her life. 

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Gerry Turner (The Golden Bachelor) and Justin talk about his experience opening up his personal life on the show, what he has to go through to get cast (hint: it involves STD testing while on vacation) and why it’s so important for him to represent people finding love again later in life.

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Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live) and Justin talk about how they both grew up in CT, what it was like to be on SNL during Justin's favorite era, and he previews his new book "I Exaggerate: My Brushes With Fame." Plus Kevin regales us with stories of all the famous people he's met throughout his career. 

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Kyra Sedgwick (Space Oddity) and Justin talk about how she got into acting to impress her theatre-loving mom, how she first met Kevin Bacon when she was only 12 years old, only to later work with him and fall in love with him as an adult. Plus, Kyra remembers traversing the mean streets of New York City as a kid and they discuss her directorial debut, “Space Oddity.” 

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Margaret Cho (The Margaret Cho) and Justin talk about her eclectic childhood in San Francisco, and what made her such a fearless comedian.

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Leslie Liao (stand-up comedian) and Justin talk about how her experience as an agent assistant has helped her comedy career, who she was inspired by growing up in Orange County and she informs us that Trader Joe's has a really good scallion pancake. 

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Justin and Christian discuss an embarrassing moment in which Christian was mesmerized by a beautiful man hogging the cheese section at Whole Foods. Then a listener asks for advice for an anxious new actor who closes her eyes while performing on stage. Then, we hear a voicemail from a rather jolly listener named Justin Lamb who wants to know whether the guys would rather be a rock drummer or a rock bassist.

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Anderson Cooper (CNN) and Justin talk about his upbringing in the Vanderbilt family and his fasciation with the Astors, his hilarious friendship with Andy Cohen and why he wanted to do his podcast "All There Is" about how we process grief.

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Jon Bon Jovi (2020) talks to Justin about how he adjusted to fame during the early days of his career, his experience releasing a new record during the pandemic, and Jon tells Justin about the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, an organization aimed at tackling issues related to food insecurity and homelessness.

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Michael Pollan (This is Your Mind on Plants, The Omnivore’s Dilemma) talks to Justin about the cultural benefits to psychedelic drugs, his personal journey of quitting caffeine, and he gives some sage advice on the best way to eat. 

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Billy Zane (Titanic, Dead Calm) tells Justin about landing his very first movie role in a Zemekis classic, bucking his bad boy persona, and keeping a straight face on the hilarious and absurd set for MacGruber.

MacGruber is streaming on Peacock.

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The guys have a mutual nostalgic experience with Elmer’s Glue and they both indulge in the simple pleasure of peeling dry glue off of their hands like they did as kids. Meanwhile, Justin is still struggling with woodchucks ravaging his garden. An Aussie listener named Kieran writes in with a very flattering letter about how the show is better than Smartless (sorry, Bateman), and they include couple Would You Rathers for the guys to ponder. Finally, Andrea calls in with the great news that the show inspired her to make her own podcast and she landed her first job in the industry out of it!

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Justin and Christian debate whether they have bird, horse or muffin energy. Then, they answer a listener letter requesting they get Ryan Gosling and Elijah Wood on the show and they debate a Would You Rather about giving up air conditioning/heating or the Internet. Finally, a listener voicemail asks Justin about his strategies for dealing with a bad memory.

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Astro Alexandra (space communicator) and Justin talk about her unique career in science communications, how she developed her lifelong curiosity with science and why social media isn't all bad.

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Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) joins Justin to talk about his tumultuous upbringing, what it was like to become a rock star at a young age and how he still talks to Santana on the regular.

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John Cho (Troublemaker, Praise Petey) and Justin talk about how he moved to the U.S. from Korea at the age of 6, his book Troublemaker about the Korean experience of the LA Riots, how he got into acting and the lasting impact of his small role in “American Pie.”

(This interview was recorded on July 7)

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Zooey Deschanel (New Girl,500 Days of Summer) and Justin reminisce aboutNew Girl, they discuss the evolution of She & Him, and Zooey recounts the first time she was called quirky.

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The guys both have holiday parties to discuss, Justin’s prom-themed Hollywood fashion lady party and Christian’s Polish food-themed family get together with the nephews. Then a listener named Michelle writes in with bad news about Christian’s skunk problem, and a very spooky story about an encounter with a ghost. Finally, a listener named Angela calls in to ask advice about how to stop being so judgmental.

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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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Chris Parnell (Senior Year, SNL) and Justin talk about how Chris got the nickname "Iceman" on "SNL," how he manages to never break in sketches, how his religious upbringing influenced his comedy and playing Rebel Wilson's dad in "Senior Year."

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This week on the show, Justin talks about his experience working in a haunted strip club, and Christian endures an awkward and insulting encounter with a waitress in LA. Laura calls in with a lot to say about prostate exams and fecal transplants. Finally, new listener Sarah calls in to make a case for visiting Alaska in the winter. 

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Josh Duhamel (The Mighty Ducks) and Justin talk about growing up in the Midwest, what he learned from working on a soap opera early in his career and what it was like to star opposite J Lo in the movie "Shotgun Wedding."

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Michael Theo (Love on the Spectrum) and Justin chat about the importance of finding meaningful connection, Michael's newest endeavor into voice acting, and they leave friend of the show, Kristen Bell, a special message.

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Jena Friedman (Borat, Daily Show) and Justin talk about her experience as a new mother, her career as a comedian & correspondent on "The Daily Show," her new book "Not Funny," and what it was like to work opposite Sacha Baron Cohen in "Borat."

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Comedian Kyle Dunnigan (Inside Amy Schumer) and Justin talk about how he realized he had a talent for impressions, his disatrous SNL audition, and how that time he went on a date with Alicia Silverstone.

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Jerry O’Connell (Stand By Me, Jerry O' Show) and Justin reminisce about their first friend date, Justin’s love of “Stand By Me,” and Jerry’s childhood growing up during the 70s and 80s in Manhattan. 

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Lamorne Morris (Woke) talks to Justin about his intense experience auditioning for New Girl, advice Chadwick Boseman gave him over the years, and he does some spot on impressions. 

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Matt Friend (The Simpsons) and Justin talk about how he developed his talent for impressions, how well-known people like Howard Stern and Jeff Goldblum react to his work, and the time he got a call from Liev Schrieber (while he was still in college) asking for advice.

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Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Frozen) tells Justin about the incredible fight she and her husband recently had, and how they moved on (hint: sometimes it just takes a dog). Kristen also talks about her viral “sloth” video.

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Anna Chlumsky (Veep) tells us what's cool about being a nerd, and Justin makes fun of her Chicago accent.

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Zachary Levi (American Underdog, Shazam) tells Justin about his dream of starting his own independent film studio, his personal relationship with spirituality, and learning how to throw the perfect spiral at 40.

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Jason Ritter (Raising Dion) and Justin talk about their mustache journeys, why Jason made a bad first impression on his wife Melanie Lynsky, and what it was like growing up as the son of comedic genius, John Ritter.

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W. Kamau Bell (We Need To Talk About Cosby) and Justin talk about his doc series on the tarnished legacy of Bill Cosby and how to handle the creative work of problematic (but influential) people. Plus, they touch on the impact of the Chris Rock slap at the Oscars.

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Pete Holmes (You Made It Weird podcast) and Justin spend the first couple minutes doing Mark Wahlberg, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Ryan Reynolds impressions at each other before they dig into Pete’s long-running podcast “You Made It Weird,” what it was like to write and act in the semi-biographical HBO series “Crashing,” and Justin admits that he’s jealous of Pete for having his cartoons published in the New Yorker.

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Roselyn Sanchez (Act of Valor, Rush Hour 2) tells Justin all about the reboot of Fantasy Island, her experience working with legend Jackie Chan, and they touch on her incredible charitable contributions.

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Emmanuelle Chriqui (Entourage, Waiting) and Justin reminisce about their days on and off set in New Orleans filming Waiting, and how she maintains such a chill vibe.

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Fred Savage (The Princess Bride, Austin Powers in Goldmember) and Justin discuss one of his favorite shows, The Wonder Years, both past and present, as they dissect what makes the reboot as special as ever and Fred shares the ins and outs of that infamous Seinfeld scene. 

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Fran Drescher (The Nanny, author of Cancer Schmancer) talks to Justin about where she got that amazing laugh, and the key to a long life (hint: it's lemon water). 

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Stephen Fry (Fry's Ties, Wilde) and Justin talk about the ridiculousness of luxury items, how he used humor to deal with bullies and why he’s a hit at dinner parties.

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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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Nick Frost (The Nevers) talks to Justin about his quarantine experience, Justin asks about the crazy jobs he had before becoming an actor, and Nick talks about his recent ADHD diagnosis. 

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Leonard Maltin (Maltin On Movies) and Justin talk about how he was an 'indoor kid' in his youth, how he found his way to film criticism, and that time his reviews ticked off Barbra Striesand and Sylvester Stallone. Plus, Justin looks back at some of the ratings Leonard gave to his movies.

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Carey Mulligan (She Said) and Justin talk about how she and husband Marcus Mumford first met at camp, what it was like to play NYT reporter Megan Twohey in the film "She Said," and how she handles obnoxious theater audience members.

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The guys have a lot to say about the Super Bowl this week and “they don’t both have to have bet $50 on the Chiefs.” Then we read a letter from Betsy who shares her personal tales of the paranormal. Finally, Ellis from Colorado calls in asking how the guys met their significant others, who made the first move and what advice they have for a long marriage. 

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Adam Goldberg (Dazed and Confused) and Justin talk about how his history of animal ownership intersected with his romantic relationships, he offers behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Dazed and Confused, and what it was like to work with (and party with) Christopher Walken.

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Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell, I, Tonya) talks with Justin about navigating Hollywood while maintaining his Christian values and they reflect on the time Sam Rockwell set them up on their first man-date. 

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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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Seth Rogen (Superbad, Yearbook) and Justin talk about his upbringing in Vancouver, how he struck Hollywood gold with his breakout film 'Superbad,' what it was like to piss off Kim Jong-Un and his advocacy for cannabis use.

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Jeremy Renner (Avengers, The Hurt Locker) tells Justin about his evolution from working at a mall makeup counter to playing Hawkeye in the most successful movie franchise of all time. And why his “resting angry face” helps him give zero f***ks in life.

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Tom Green (The Tom Green Podcast) reminisces about the eccentric characters he has played over the years, and highlights some of the top pranks he pulled. Tom also talks to Justin about his experience being diagnosed with cancer. 

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Kyle Maclachlan (Varnamtown, Portlandia) and Justin talk about his riveting new podcast, Varnamtown, his experience working with David Lynch on Dune, Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks, and his passion as a vintner with his own winery Pursued By Bear. 

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Guy Pearce (Memento, LA Confidential) and Justin talk all about his storied career and his latest film, Memory. Plus they talk about the film that put him on the map, Memento. Also Justin does his best not to do his Australian accent too much...but can't help but drop a few "Guy" puns.

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Kevin Bacon (Footloose, Tremors) tells Justin he’s married to his cousin, and what it was like to be there when Jack Nicholson filmed that famous scene in “A Few Good Men.” And Justin and Christian debate whether they’d rather give up all Kevin Bacon movies, or eating bacon.

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This week on the show, Justin tells us about his harrowing experience in Mexico and the “loose week” that followed. Christian has caught the Pickle Ball bug and is still dealing with Tina the Turkey messing up his yard. Kendall the late-bloomer Shorty calls in wondering why Christian doesn’t join in the interview portions of the show. Finally, we mix it up this week and hear voicemails from a construction worker named Tory, and a psychologist named Sarah.

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Justin and Christian ponder an ethical dilemma involving a fast food drive thru, Justin checks dog urine sample collection off his bucket list and they pay tribute to the late founder of Din Tai Fung. Then they answer a listener letter that used ChatGPT AI technology to craft the perfect Would You Rather question (and it’s so good it scares them a little). Finally, Benji from Australia calls in with a comment that is simultaneously flattering and insulting, then asks the guys about their first date, first horror film and first fave TV show.

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Joey Graziadei (The Bachelor) and Justin talk about his experience on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchises, what it's been like to settle into life after the show with his new fiancée Kelsey, and what he thinks about the pickleball craze.

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It’s the last show of 2023! The guys talk about Christian’s mani-pedi experience and he rates the best of the 101 movies he watched this year. Justin finally watched It’s A Wonderful Life and wants to gush about it 70 years late. Emily writes in about a sex dream she had about the guys, and she throws out some ideas for the loser of their bet. Finally, a listener named Chris calls in asking what movies have disturbing endings that have left an impact. 

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Amy Sedaris (Strangers with Candy, At Home with Amy Sedaris) tells Justin quirky stories about some of her favorite jobs over the years, playing and learning from her godsons, and growing up in a Greek Orthodox family in the South. 

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Noah Hawley (Fargo) and Justin talk about the state of award shows, what inspired the storyline for the 5th season of “Fargo,” and how his mother’s writing career shaped his own. 

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Michael Cera (Superbad, Arrested Development) and Justin talk about what it's like to be a first-time dad, how he met his wife, and why he has kept away from social media all these years.

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Michael Ian Black (The State, Wet Hot American Summer) and Justin talk about their shared love of Savannah, Georgia, how he quit school to tour the world as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Raphael, to be exact), how his sketch comedy group The State came to be, and that time he took part in a high stakes poker game with someone else’s money.

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Jerry Toth (TMA and To'ak Chocolate) and Justin talk about his career pivot from investment banking to conservation, how he started his company cultivating rare Ecuadorian chocolate, and how psychedelics helped him process immense grief and loss.

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Dan Harris (Good Morning America, 10% Happier) talks with Justin about his experience being shot at as a correspondent for ABC News, the moment that led him to finding meditation, and the continued practice of learning how to quiet the noise and live presently.

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Justin and Christian discuss Hugh Grant at the Oscars and Justin tells tales of his fancy night out at the Vanity Fair party, including meeting THE Steven Spielberg. Then, the guys answer a listener letter asking about their top 5 favorite movies. Finally, they answer a voicemail from a listener who found some comfort in the Quarantine episodes and they try out a “This or That” game instead of a Would You Rather.

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This week on the Quar-land, we check in with Dr. Dave about what he’s seeing on the frontlines this week. Jerry O’Connell never calls us back so we do a few extra “Would You Rathers” instead (btw keep those coming lifeisshort@wondery.com)

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Chelsea Handler (Life Will Be the Death of Me) talks to Justin about about the challenges of filming in Peru, how her relationship with therapy has evolved over the years, and how she thinks cannabis is the perfect retreat. 

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Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia) and Justin talk about their very similar looks, the intricacies of studying sociolinguistics, and how she and Fred Armisen found inspiration for the characters they created on Portlandia. 

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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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John Hodgman (Judge John Hodgman podcast, Hulu's Dicktown) and Justin discuss what took place behind the scenes while filming those iconic Apple commercials. John also tells a story about the time Steve Jobs visited The Daily Show set and reveals Jobs’s favorite iPhone ringtone.

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On this bonus ‘quarantine’ episode, Justin and Christian give an update on how they’re feeling, they try (and fail) to call some old friends, and they read a letter from a listener who is truly making the most of her social distancing time.

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Chris Jericho (WWE, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot) talks with Justin about the ins and outs of life as a professional wrestler and they find out that they both love drinking Shirley Temples. 

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David Cross (The Dark Divide) talks to Justin about braving the elements while filming his new movie, growing up as one of the only Jewish kids in a small southern town, and he discusses his experience living in an ever resilient NYC during the pandemic. 

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Louis Theroux (Forbidden America, BBC) joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about documentary filmmaking, working with Michael Moore as a 23-year-old journalist, and how he’s been able to ingratiate himself into various subcultures.

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Fred Armisen (Moonbase 8) talks to Justin about the SNL writing process, his love of music and playing the drums, and the inspirations for the characters and sketches on Portlandia. 

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Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets) and Justin talk about working together and maintaining boundaries on set. Plus, Christina talks about the serendipitous way she got into acting in the first place.

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This week in the Quar, Justin has Dookie on the brain (the Green Day album, not the…other thing). We talk to Dr. Dave about what returning to “normal” might look like. Then we top it off with a fresh helping of Would You Rathers.

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This week on the show the guys both have frustrating coffee-fetching experiences, and Justin is obsessed with pickleball despite being shamed on the court. Nancy writes in with a Would You Rather about reliving (and then forgetting) your best day or your worst day ever. American Airlines flight attendant John Stanley leaves two unforgettable messages filled with lighthearted corrections.

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Jeff Corwin (Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin) talks to Justin about how he fell in love with wildlife, a near death experience he had after being bit by a snake, and the trauma he underwent after an elephant attack.

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Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) shares a little bit about her family history, how she got involved in the most incredible philanthropic efforts, and lets Justin in on some serious secrets when it comes to ordering fast food.

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Joel McHale (Becky, The Darkest Timeline podcast) talks to Justin about his experience working with Chevy Chase on Community, why he and Ken Jeong started their podcast, and Joel opens up about the challenges he faces as an actor with dyslexia.

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Maggie Q (Nikita, Designated Survivor) talks with Justin about getting her start in Hong Kong as an action star, her unconditional love for animals, and how one act of kindness can change your life. 

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Ben Schwartz (Middleditch and Schwartz, Space Force) and Justin talk about his love for improv and comedy, their favorite movies, and how going on stage after Robin Williams was extremely daunting. 

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Dr. Marisa Franco (Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends) and Justin talk about the importance of developing and maintaining strong platonic friend connections, why our society seems to prioritize romantic relationships above others, and how our upbringing impacts the attachment styles we have as adults.

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Grandma Jody (Justin and Christian’s 102 year old grandmother!) talks with Justin about the amazing and abundant life she has led. Justin learns some family history that he never knew, and Jody’s humor, kindness and zeal for life is truly infectious. 

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Lisa Lampanelli (The Howard Stern Show) and Justin talk about her first time doing the Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase and her long career as an insult comic, why she decided to retire from standup comedy and how freeing it is to try new things without a goal or end game in mind. 

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David Duchovny (The Reservoir, Gestureland) talks to Justin about how he almost turned down his iconic role on The X- Files, he debunks a common misconception about himself, and Justin and David compare notes on their individual experiences with prostate exams. 

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Cristin Milioti (The Resort, How I Met Your Mother) talks with Justin about growing up in New Jersey, her days working as a dog walker in NYC and what it was like to sing with David Bowie on stage in the musical Lazarus.

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Today on the show Justin asks Christian to help him navigate a predicament involving parking and pizza, and Christian thinks we should make some changes to the alphabet and keep G hard. Molly from Cincinnati writes in wondering about the origin of Poodollar, plus she gives Christian some ideas for his bad back. Finally, Angie from Cleveland calls in wondering whether people with real words as names feel weird when they hear it.

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This week the guys discuss the joys of having a snow day with the nephews in Connecticut, and Christian reveals a bougie gripe he has with his favorite massage parlor. A listener named Tara Tiffany writes in from Ireland to ask if the guys would rather find maggots or toenails in their food. Julie calls in to reveal she made the turtle figurine for Justin and she offers some potential new lightning round questions.

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Justine Bateman (Family Ties) and Justin talk about how she stumbled into acting as a career, how she navigated Hollywood at a young age and her new book Face, about the scrutiny women face as they age.

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Jim Gaffigan (Quality Time, American Dreamer) tells Justin that he would much rather be thought of as a funny comedian, rather that a clean comedian you can listen to with your kid. Justin and Jim discuss how important it is to feel content where your life is, and to have friends that ground you.

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Justin and Christian debate whether they have bird, horse or muffin energy. Then, they answer a listener letter requesting they get Ryan Gosling and Elijah Wood on the show and they debate a Would You Rather about giving up air conditioning/heating or the Internet. Finally, a listener voicemail asks Justin about his strategies for dealing with a bad memory.

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Melanie Lynskey (Heavenly Creatures, Two and a Half Men) and Justin talk about working on Lady of the Manor while navigating new motherhood on set, her misophonia, and Melanie’s husband, Jason Ritter, hops on to shed some light on recent hairstyle drama in their house. 

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Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Justin discuss how they’re both gemini twins with the same birthday, how Wayne found his way from ROTC training to the stage and what it was like to be raised by his grandmother in Florida.

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Kevin Bacon picks up the phone to talk with Justin and Christian about the loss of musician John Prine. And Kevin is joined by his wife Kyra Sedgwick for a serenade! by Kevin and Kyra Sedgwick.. And Dr. Dave Kessler tells us how things are faring in New York. Plus, Justin and Christian respond to listeners making much ado about their misuse of “adieu.”

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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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Donald Faison (Scrubs, Emergence) tells Justin about his experience playing the iconic “Murray” in Clueless, and the downsides of smoking weed with your mom.

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Jamie Lynn-Sigler (MeSsy podcast) and Justin talk about landing her breakout role as Meadow in The Sopranos, how her role in Entourage was originally pitched to her, what it's been like to live and work with MS, and why she and Christina Applegate started their podcast MeSsy.

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Aimee Mann (Magnolia, Portlandia) talks to Justin about her early musical inspirations, what it was like to perform at the Oscars, and she gives some insight into her role in The Big Lebowski.

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Adam McKay (Death On The Lot) and Justin talk about his long career of making hit comedies Anchorman and Step Brothers, his knack for turning complicated historical incidents into enthralling (and often hilarious) films/podcasts, and how he decided to cast Christian Bale as Dick Cheney and Sam Rockwell as George W. Bush in “Vice.”

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