Andrew Rannells (Girls, Uncle of the Year) and Justin talk about his new book of essays “Uncle of the Year,” about his early days as an up-and-coming Broadway actor in New York City and how he was almost outed by an audience member on the Ricki Lake Show.




This interview was recorded on 6/28.

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Andrew Rannells 

Is it just me or is time flying by? How do we make the most out of our short time here on Earth? That’s what we’re here to find out. I’m Justin Long and I’ve been an actor for most of my life, so I’m used to getting inside the heads of the characters I play. But now that I’m getting older (I’m in my forties, yikes), I want to peek inside the heads of real people to learn how they find meaning in life. I’m also very curious what their favorite snack food is, and what emoji they use most often — ya know, the REALLY important stuff. Every episode I’ll get personal with all kinds of people, from actors to musicians to deep thinkers who fascinate me. My brother Christian is on hand each episode to keep me honest, and occasionally remind me about some of the embarrassing things I’ve done over the years. Join us, or if you have more important things to do, that’s okay too — life is short! Listen ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

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This week on the show, Justin needs to be talked into grabbing a NY slice and Christian recounts his experience time traveling via a Dave Matthews tribute band. Then, Carissa writes in about the genius way her kids marketed their lemonade stand. Amanda calls in to correct the record on her coworker John Stanley. Plus, John calls again with more nuggets of wisdom. 

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Life Is Short(er): Yinging It, Versions Of Us, and Stan Stanley 

Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Justin talk about her early comedy days in New York and meeting Larry David, how she helped develop her "Curb" character Susie Greene's personal style, and what happened when HBO decided to put a real-life billboard featuring her likeness in LA.




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Susie Essman ❤️

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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Life Is Short(er): Ill-Fated Huevo, Just QuiFit, and A Dip In My Life 

Mark Consuelnos (Live with Kelly and Mark) and Justin talk about how he feels awkward at fancy Hollywood parties, how he got his big break on a whim right out of college and he tells his side of the story of meeting and falling in love with his wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa. 

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Mark Consuelos ❤️

This week on the show, Justin tells us a story about getting a cold hug from Kris Jenner at a Hollywood party, and Christian has a run in with an intimidating turkey. Then Mike from Pittsburgh writes in and gets right to the point with a bunch of WYRs. Finally, Carrie from Tennessee leaves a “more than stoned” voicemail asking if the guys would rather be a living fossil of a horseshoe crab or a sturgeon. 

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Andrew Rannells

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