Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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

    Sep 3

    Listen Once More: Julia Gets Wise with Gloria Steinem

    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 women's equality, autonomy and a seat at every table. She shifted the world as we know it and taught every one of us the value of our voice. We’re sharing her conversation with Julia from 2024 as we mourn her loss and honor a lifetime spent lighting torches for the rest of us to carry. In this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 92-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 gray-haired women who will take over the world. Gloria also gives Julia THE most incredible advice for aging without shame. Plus, Julia’s mom, Judy, recounts her early ambitions in acting and her initial reservations about working outside the home. Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.

  2. Julia Gets Wise with Joan Baez

    May 27

    Julia Gets Wise with Joan Baez

    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 on Washington in 1963, what made Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. laugh, and what real courage feels like from the inside. Joan opens up about her decades-long struggle with anxiety, forgiveness, and dissociative identity disorder. Oh, and she sings. Three times. Afterwards, Julia calls her 92-year-old mom Judy — who, it turns out, was playing folk music on a portable Victrola in Sri Lanka when Julia was young. Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Find us on Substack at wiserthanme.substack.com. Keep up with Joan Baez @joancbaezofficial on Instagram. Pre-order the latest book from Julia’s mom Judy Bowles here: https://finishinglinepress.com/product/they-spoke-of-the-river-by-judith-bowles/   Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today by hitting 'Subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or lemonadapremium.com for any other app. For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.

  3. Julia Gets Wise with Governor Janet Mills

    May 20

    Julia Gets Wise with Governor Janet Mills

    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 Julia behind the scenes of that legendary White House moment when she looked Trump in the eye, said "see you in court," and won. Julia also learns how Janet navigated the ups and downs of becoming a stepmom to five young girls, and what her Republican family said when she became a Democrat. Plus Julia and her 92-year-old mom Judy talk about the broad appeal of Mary Oliver and Judy's own journey to becoming a Democrat. Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Find us on Substack at wiserthanme.substack.com. Keep up with Janet Mills @governorjanetmills on Instagram. Pre-order the latest book from Julia’s mom Judy Bowles here: https://finishinglinepress.com/product/they-spoke-of-the-river-by-judith-bowles/   Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today by hitting 'Subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or lemonadapremium.com for any other app. For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.

  4. The Julia Louis-Dreyfus Episode

    Sep 1 ·  Video

    The Julia Louis-Dreyfus Episode

    You might know Julia Louis-Dreyfus from Seinfeld. You might know her from Veep. You might know her just by knowing her. To be fully honest with you, we were all a little nervous today because of how important this woman is to our lives. For Benny, watching Seinfeld was a religious experience every week. He used to have a dog named Larry David. Kristin used to watch Elaine every day for confidence. Dave is actually from the Seinfeld coaching tree of comedy. So really, even this show you're watching right now would not be what it is without Seinfeld existing. And one of the biggest inspirations for us was trying to capture that feeling of a group of friends just hanging out. Well, today Julia comes over and does exactly that with the three of us, and what can you say about that except it's an honor. We were all very starstruck but we think we mostly held it together. We love Julia! Boy are we thankful she came. Thanks for watching us hang out with one of our comedy idols. We respect you! What happens:0:00 intro 0:26 how we start it 1:11 julia arrives 1:41 dave's elaine portrait 2:17 keeping the wardrobe from your show 2:53 the second shirt button 3:22 what age do we seem like 4:15 telling your wife she's beautiful 4:42 watching seinfeld every day for confidence 5:21 benny's seinfeld constipation story 8:08 climbing the mountain 8:35 how women in comedy have changed 9:02 the seinfeld coaching tree of comedy 9:34 julia's review of "dave" 9:55 getting cast on seinfeld 12:26 did julia know seinfeld would be huge 13:03 this show wouldn't exist without seinfeld 13:56 sauce argument round two 17:27 have julia's kids ever made a sauce 18:14 julia is stunning and stylish 19:09 social media 19:44 becoming the most famous woman in america 20:18 friends vs. seinfeld 22:10 why didn't larry want to play george 23:05 what are the chances larry would do our show 23:19 does julia rewatch herself 24:42 married 38 years 25:07 scared kids are gonna rock our world 26:30 raising kids in LA 28:13 raising kids in the social media era 28:41 nursery on the set of seinfeld 32:03 raising two boys 33:01 what part of life is julia in 33:31 favorite desserts 34:06 getting through cancer 35:03 julia's work with the NRDC 35:45 questions about julia's name 37:00 favorite desserts part 2 38:09 working with james gandolfini 38:40 starstruck by mary tyler moore 40:13 lebron 40:39 julia's son playing d1 basketball 41:16 julia loves hiking 42:59 cooking 44:50 benny had a dog named larry david 46:16 is a dog a good segue into children 47:06 what can we steal from seinfeld 47:42 keeping up with the seinfeld cast 48:00 was there friction on seinfeld 48:16 filming in front of a live audience 50:05 were larry & jerry collaborative 50:56 the show about nothing   Show socials: https://www.instagram.com/friendskeepsecrets https://www.tiktok.com/@friendskeepsecrets https://www.x.com/FKSpodcast https://www.facebook.com/FriendsKeepSecrets/ https://friendskeepsecrets.com   Hosts socials: www.youtube.com/@bennyblanco https://www.youtube.com/LilDickyRap https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.instagram.com/lildickygram https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco https://www.tiktok.com/@lildicky https://x.com/ItsBennyBlanco https://x.com/lildickytweets?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.facebook.com/LilDickyRap   Thank you McDonald’s for sponsoring this episode. Thank you White Claw for sponsoring this episode: 21+ only See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Jan 31

    Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara

    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 her from last year. We’re sharing it now as we mourn her loss and celebrate the sheer joy she brought to millions around the world.   On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 71-year-old comedy icon – and star of The Studio, Beetlejuice, and Schitt’s Creek – Catherine O’Hara. Catherine and Julia share their improv origin stories and reminisce about the freedom and experimentation of their early comedy careers. They also swap stories about visiting the Vatican, over-apologizing, and how they both find laughter incredibly sexy. Plus, Julia’s mom Judith tries very hard to tell a joke.   Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Pre-order the latest book from Julia’s mom Judy Bowles here: https://finishinglinepress.com/product/they-spoke-of-the-river-by-judith-bowles/    Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Julia Gets Wise with Sister Helen Prejean

    Jan 7

    Julia Gets Wise with Sister Helen Prejean

    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 on her favorite card games – even though she really wants to. Sister Helen reflects on her political awakening, decades fighting the death penalty, and lessons about people and power. Plus, Julia asks her 91-year-old mom, Judy, about attending Catholic grade school and remembers her own childhood Catholic makeover.    Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Find us on Substack at wiserthanme.substack.com.    Keep up with Sister Helen @helenprejean on Instagram. Pre-order the latest book from Julia’s mom Judy Bowles here: https://finishinglinepress.com/product/they-spoke-of-the-river-by-judith-bowles/    Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today by hitting 'Subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or lemonadapremium.com for any other app.   For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.