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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Lemonada Media

70 episodes · Explicit

Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 4 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me™. Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Julia sits at the feet of some extraordinary teachers this season, and of course her 91-year-old mom, Judith. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise. All Hail Old Women!

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  1. Presenting: Julia on Friends Keep Secrets

    · 49 min · S4 E13

    On Wiser Than Me, Julia seeks out the wisdom of women who have lived longer than she has. Today, we’re bringing you something a little different: Julia’s appearance on the podcast Friends Keep Secrets, where the roles…

  2. Listen Once More: Julia Gets Wise with Gloria Steinem

    · 58 min · S4 E12

    We are saddened by the news of Gloria Steinem’s passing at the age of 92. Gloria was a force and the defining leader of the women’s movement. Steinem’s commitment knew no bounds, as she spent her life fighting for…

  3. Julia Gets Wise with Cyndi Lauper

    · 1 h 05 min · S4 E11 · Explicit

    This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 73-year-old style and music legend Cyndi Lauper. The pair talk premonitions, pop hits, and why she thinks she owes Steven Spielberg a decades-overdue apology note. From…

  4. Julia Gets Wise with Joan Baez

    · 1 h 23 min · S4 E10 · Explicit

    Julia is joined by 85-year-old folk legend and lifelong activist Joan Baez, who is still dancing, still showing up, and still refusing to be quiet. They talk about singing before a quarter million people at the March…

  5. Julia Gets Wise with Governor Janet Mills

    · 1 h 15 min · S4 E9 · Explicit

    This week, Julia sits down with 78-year-old Janet Mills, Maine's first female governor, first female DA, and first female AG in the state's history. Governor Mills, who recently suspended her Senate campaign, takes…

  6. Julia Gets Wise with Pam Grier

    · 55 min · S4 E8 · Explicit

    This week, Julia sits down with 76-year-old trailblazing actress Pam Grier, Hollywood's first female action star. Pam opens up about the childhood injury that left her with a stutter, and how a giant draft horse healed…

  7. Julia Gets Wise with Jean Smart

    · 1 h 17 min · S4 E7 · Explicit

    On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 74-year-old scene-stealer Jean Smart. They get into the final season of Hacks, the highs and lows of a career in Hollywood and what it feels like when great…

  8. New Episodes Coming Soon!

    · 2:34 · Trailer

    We’re coming back with more episodes of Wiser Than Me, and Julia’s still asking older, wiser women to tell her everything they know. It's all on the table – the triumphs, the missteps, and the wisdom that comes from…

  9. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara

    · 1 h 08 min

    We are heartbroken by the news of Catherine O’Hara’s sudden passing at the age of 71. Her brilliance, humor, and kindness touched so many of us, and we’ve taken comfort in listening back to Julia’s conversation with…

  10. Julia Gets Wise with Diana Nyad

    · 1 h 04 min · S4 E6

    This week, Julia talks with 76-year-old legendary endurance swimmer Diana Nyad about obsession, the body, and attempting extraordinary feats later in life. Diana reflects on the evolution of her extreme swims, the…

  11. Julia Gets Wise with Sister Helen Prejean

    · 1 h 00 min · S4 E5

    On today’s episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with 86-year-old death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean. They discuss her joyful Southern childhood, early ambitions, and why she can’t put a little money down…

  12. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Darlene Love

    · 59 min

    Christmas may be over, but we're still playing "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" on repeat, so let's take the opportunity to listen back to Julia's conversation with the Queen of Christmas herself, Darlene Love.…

  13. Presenting: Julia on Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

    · 1 h 11 min

    The Wiser Than Me team is taking a little holiday break, but while we’re away, we’re excited to share a few conversations with friends. Today, we’re bringing you Julia’s recent appearance on Family Trips with the…

  14. Presenting: Julia on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

    · 1 h 04 min

    The Wiser Than Me team is taking a little holiday break, but while we’re away, we’re excited to share a few conversations with friends. Today, we’re bringing you an episode of the hit podcast Conan O’Brien Needs A…

  15. Presenting: Julia on Good Hang with Amy Poehler

    · 1 h 07 min

    The Wiser Than Me team is taking a little holiday break, but while we’re away, we’re excited to share a few conversations with friends. Today, we’re bringing you Julia’s recent appearance on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.…

  16. Julia Gets Wise with Glenn Close

    · 1 h 17 min · S4 E4

    On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia is joined by 78-year-old actress Glenn Close, who reflects on growing up in the Moral Re-Armament cult, her iconic work in Fatal Attraction and the new Knives Out, and the…

  17. Julia Gets Wise with Annie Leibovitz

    · 1 h 01 min · S4 E3

    In this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with visionary 76-year-old photographer Annie Leibovitz for a conversation about ambition, aging and the strange magic of being truly seen: both on camera, and in life.…

  18. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl

    · 1 h 04 min

    Because Thanksgiving is basically Ruth Reichl season (the holy trinity of food, family, and feelings) we’re serving up a rerun of Julia’s lovely conversation with her from Season 1. On this episode of Wiser Than Me,…

  19. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Alice Waters

    · 1 h 02 min

    As we ease into Thanksgiving week, we’re bringing back Julia’s beautiful conversation with Alice Waters from last year, a chance to revisit her ideas about food, care and community. On today’s episode of Wiser Than…

  20. Julia Gets Wise with Roz Chast

    · 1 h 16 min · S4 E2

    Julia sits down with 70-year-old New Yorker cartooning legend Roz Chast, whose humor and unforgettable illustrations Julia has adored for decades. They dive into Roz’s anxieties, obsessions, and the worldview behind…

  21. Julia Gets Wise with Jane Curtin

    · 1 h 02 min · S4 E1

    Today on the premiere episode of our new season, Julia sits down with 78-year-old comedy icon and Saturday Night Live original cast member, Jane Curtin. They reminisce about the 50th anniversary celebration of SNL and…

  22. Wise Women Are Everywhere (And Update on NEW Episodes Coming Soon)

    · 17 min

    Hello listeners, get ready … because a NEW season of Wiser Than Me drops November 12th! In the meantime, we wanted to bring you something a little different: a celebration of wise women everywhere. With a special story…

  23. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Jane Goodall

    · 1 h 01 min

    Jane Goodall passed away at the age of 91. To honor her immense legacy, we wanted to share the extraordinary conversation she and Julia had one year ago. On the Season 3 premiere of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with…

  24. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O'Hara

    · 1 h 08 min

    Catherine O’Hara is nominated for two Emmy Awards this year – and ahead of Sunday’s awards ceremony, we wanted to listen back to the hilarious and heartwarming conversation Julia had with her last fall. On this…

  25. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Julie Andrews

    · 1 h 09 min

    "Mary Poppins" was released in August 1964. To mark the occasion, we're listening back to Julia's conversation with Academy Award-winning icon Julie Andrews. Acclaimed for her enduring roles in both “Mary Poppins” and…

  26. Presenting: Julia on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

    · 44 min

    Recently, Julia was a guest on IMO, where Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week,…

  27. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende

    · 1 h 17 min

    We are celebrating Isabel Allende’s newest book – My Name is Emilia del Valle – by listening back to the beautiful conversion she had with Julia in Season 1. Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia gets schooled by 82-year-old…

  28. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Diane von Furstenberg

    · 48 min

    Listen back to this fascinating interview from season one, where Diane von Furstenberg talks about the relationships in her life – and who she believes the most important one of all is. Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia…

  29. Julia Gets Wise with Sylvia Earle

    · 48 min

    In this special Earth Day episode, Julia chats with 89-year-old marine biologist and oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, who joins from a boat in the Gulf of Mexico. Sylvia shares what it's like to walk untethered on the…

  30. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Carol Burnett

    · 1 h 09 min

    In honor of Carol Burnett’s 92nd birthday later this month, we wanted to re-share the heartwarming conversation she and Julia had back in season one. On the season one finale of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down in…

  31. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Isabella Rossellini

    · 1 h 21 min

    Isabella Rossellini is nominated for Best Supporting Actress at this weekend’s Academy Awards. Before the big show, we wanted to give you a chance to listen back to her incredible conversation with Julia. Today on…

  32. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Bonnie Raitt

    · 1 h 08 min

    In celebration of the recent Kennedy Center Honors where Julia helped honor Bonnie Raitt for her music and advocacy, we wanted to share Bonnie’s episode from Season 2 of Wiser Than Me. Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia…

  33. Julia Gets Wise with Nancy Pelosi

    · 1 h 09 min · S3 E9

    In the final episode of Season 3 of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 84-year-old House Speaker Emerita and U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi. Nancy shares her love for the Grateful Dead, discusses the power of public…

  34. Julia Gets Wise with Rita Moreno

    · 1 h 09 min · S3 E8

    On today’s episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with EGOT-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno on her 93rd birthday. The two discuss why Rita almost backed out of her Oscar-winning turn as Anita in West…

  35. Julia Gets Wise with Patti LaBelle

    · 1 h 04 min · S3 E7

    Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia welcomes 80-year-old singer, actress, and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle. The two discuss Patti’s legendary Grammy Award-winning music career and what the “Godmother of Soul” has cooked for…

  36. Presenting: Julia on Be My Guest with Ina Garten

    · 33 min

    Today, we’re excited to feature an episode of Be My Guest with Ina Garten, one of our favorite podcasts! On Be My Guest, Ina welcomes a different friend over to her Hamptons home to share stories about career, love,…

  37. Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Ina Garten

    · 59 min

    On this encore episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia gets enlightened by 76-year-old cook and author Ina Garten. From working on nuclear policy at the White House and operating her famous specialty food store Barefoot…

  38. Julia Gets Wise with Isabella Rossellini

    · 1 h 20 min · S3 E6

    Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 72-year-old actress, director, and model Isabella Rossellini, currently starring in the film Conclave. The two dive into a conversation about Isabella’s Long Island farm,…

  39. Julia Gets Wise with Dolores Huerta

    · 1 h 03 min · S3 E5

    On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia talks with 94-year-old trailblazing labor activist Dolores Huerta. Dolores reflects on her iconic “Sí Se Puede” (“Yes We Can”) slogan, shares her views on healthy divorces, and…

  40. Presenting: Julia interviewed — On with Kara Swisher

    · 45 min

    Wiser Than Me will be back with a brand new episode next week. In the meantime, we wanted to share an episode of another podcast where Julia was a guest – On with Kara Swisher. In this episode, Kara and Julia discuss…

  41. Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara

    · 1 h 08 min · S3 E4

    On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 70-year-old comedy icon – and star of Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek – Catherine O’Hara. Catherine and Julia share their improv origin stories and reminisce about…

  42. Julia Gets Wise with Nina Totenberg

    · 1 h 08 min · S3 E3

    Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with legendary legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg. Nina is one of the founding mothers of NPR and has been covering the Supreme Court for over 50 years, longer than any…

  43. Julia Gets Wise with Alice Waters

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E2

    On today’s episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia welcomes legendary chef, author, and farm-to-table pioneer Alice Waters. They discuss Alice’s incredible career at her groundbreaking restaurant Chez Panisse and turning 80.…

  44. Julia Gets Wise with Jane Goodall

    · 1 h 01 min · S3 E1

    On the Season 3 premiere of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with visionary scientist and conservationist Jane Goodall. Jane shares her reflections on turning 90 (spoiler: she’s just getting started) and what she…

  45. Wiser Than Me - Season 3 (Official Trailer)

    · 0:57 · Trailer · Explicit

    This fall, Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns with Season 3 of Wiser Than Me! Tune in for fresh conversations with trailblazing women who’ve been there, done that, and have the wisdom to prove it. Each new episode dives into…

  46. Presenting: Julia on Podcrushed

    · 50 min · Explicit

    Today, we’re excited to share Julia’s appearance on another Lemonada Media series: Podcrushed. In this episode, Julia talks about standing up to a major studio that wanted to sue her as a young actress, how fighting…

  47. Julia Gets Wise with Julie Andrews

    · 1 h 09 min · S2 E11

    On the Season 2 finale of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits at the feet of 88-year-old Academy Award-winning icon Julie Andrews. Acclaimed for her enduring roles in “Mary Poppins” and “The Sound of Music,” Julie brings a depth…

  48. Julia Gets Wise with Gloria Steinem

    · 58 min · S2 E10

    In this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 90-year-old author and revolutionary Gloria Steinem. The two delve into Gloria's remarkable journey as a pioneering feminist and discuss joining the army of…

  49. Julia Gets Wise with Vera Wang

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E9

    This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with 74-year-old fashion designer and visionary entrepreneur Vera Wang. Get ready for some serious insight. Vera shares wisdom on good sleep, redefining herself after…

  50. Julia Gets Wise with Anne Lamott

    · 54 min · S2 E8

    This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia gets schooled by 70-year-old author and Sunday school teacher Anne Lamott (Bird by Bird). Julia finds solace in subtle signs from the universe and learns the importance of shutting the…

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