During the COVID-19 pandemic, several podcasts saw a rapid increase in popularity. One is How Long Gone, a comedy podcast from Talkhouse and indie record label Jagjaguwar. The podcast combines social commentary, storytelling, and celebrity interviews.

The hosts of How Long Gone are Chris Black and Jason Stewart. Black is a writer, podcaster, and brand consultant. His writing has previously appeared in such publications as GQ and New York Magazine. He is also a fashion brand consultant and has worked with brands such as New Balance and Thom Browne.

Stewart is a Hollywood-based podcaster and DJ who has been making music for several decades. The two hosts and self-described "bros" are signed to CAA, one of the world's largest talent agencies. That deal was the result of the podcast's success. The pair appear at prominent events such as the Cannes Film Festival.

How Long Gone contains interviews with several prominent celebrities from various fields. These include musicians such as Albert Hammond Jr. and playwright Jeremy O. Harris. Plus, literary legend Bret Easton Ellis has been a guest on the podcast. Musician Liz Phair has also guested.

One of the more fun aspects of How Long Gone is how relaxed and freewheeling the interviews are. Neither of the hosts are professional journalists, nor do they attempt to be. They are only trying to have a good time with their friends. That playfulness and sense of fun translate well for the listener. As such, the hosts ask their guests questions that they might be unwilling to answer on other podcasts. Yet the guests answer them here.

It is hard to ignore how much fun the hosts of How Long Gone are having. It is a fun podcast and might be a good choice for those looking for something relaxing to listen to. New episodes of the podcast premiere weekly on Mondays.