36 episodes

Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 2 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 (discover who in the trailer), and of course her 90-year-old mom, Judy. Tune in to laugh, cry and get wise. All Hail Old Women! 



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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Lemonada

    • Comedy
    • 4.8 • 7.5K Ratings

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 2 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 (discover who in the trailer), and of course her 90-year-old mom, Judy. Tune in to laugh, cry and get wise. All Hail Old Women! 



Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Julia Gets Wise with Debbie Allen

    Julia Gets Wise with Debbie Allen

    On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 74-year-old Debbie Allen, the iconic talent known for her work as a choreographer, actor, producer, director, and founder of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Debbie shares wisdom on mentorship, tough love, and thriving after rejection. Additionally, Julia talks about the origins of the “Elaine dance” and discusses longevity with her mom, Judy – inspired by Debbie's own mother, who is 101 years old.

     

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    • 59 min
    Debbie Allen on Divas and Directing

    Debbie Allen on Divas and Directing

    On today's premium episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia opens up about a tough decision she faced when “Veep” needed a new showrunner, and delves into Debbie's transformative directing work on hit shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal.” Plus, the duo discusses Debbie’s collaborations with musical superstars like Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson.

    Julia Gets Wise with Patti Smith

    Julia Gets Wise with Patti Smith

    On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with legendary 77-year-old musician, poet and author Patti Smith. Julia and Patti reflect on the importance of expressing gratitude daily, life-changing friendships, and saying goodbye to the people we love through art. Plus, Julia talks to her mom, Judy, about a misleading family truism that ends in a nice little nap. 

     

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Patti Smith on Substack and Style

    Patti Smith on Substack and Style

    On this premium episode of Wiser Than Me, Patti talks about the artistic freedom and community she has found on Substack. Julia notes the influence of Patti's iconic style and delves into the spirituality of improvisation.

    Julia Gets Wise with Billie Jean King

    Julia Gets Wise with Billie Jean King

    Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 80-year-old tennis pro, activist, and LGBTQ+ icon Billie Jean King. Billie Jean delves into the nature of leadership, visualization, and her long journey towards self-acceptance. Inspired by the sports legend, Julia asks Billie Jean for advice about her niece’s college soccer career, as well as revealing the original spark that lit her own love of sports. Additionally, Julia’s mom, Judy, reflects on her generation's acceptance of societal norms and the transformative power of the feminist movement.

     

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Billie Jean King on Women's Underrated Power

    Billie Jean King on Women's Underrated Power

    On this premium episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia discovers how Billie Jean navigated corporate meetings with her mentor, shedding light on the pervasive assumption that men hold all the authority. Julia also learns about the development of the PWHL, the brand-new Professional Women's Hockey League, currently in its first season of play and spearheaded in part by Billie Jean herself.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
7.5K Ratings

7.5K Ratings

LoJoBeOmNe ,

Healing I didn’t realize I craved

Hey Julia! Has anyone mentioned your Wiser Than Me podcast helps heal the Mother Wound? Or if there is a “Missing Female Bond Syndrome”, your interviews are curing it. Whatever it is, thank you. I finally feel part of the close, intimate, junior/senior (?) female bond I didn't know I longed for. I weep, I am deeply touched by the intimate connection you create with these women. (The Bonnie Riatt interview!!!!) I feel nurtured and oddly consoled by every episode and am wildly embarrassed at how vulnerable I feel with a need to be held…and wanting more. Please don't stop.

Reedkath ,

I can’t stand all the fawning and crying

I loved this podcast in the beginning. Now it’s just painfully embarrassing to listen to JLD tell every woman she interviews how much she loves them and that she’s crying — there’s too much of this! I am hoping Julia can turn this around and get a little edge back. As an interviewer, she’s the stand-in for the listener. This means pushing aside her celebrity status and thinking about what the listener might want to hear/ask/know. The obsequiousness doesn’t establish the right tone for that.

eatsleepswim ,

Keep ‘em coming!

I look forward to seeing who will show up as the next guest. Love JLD as an interviewer. Love the convo with mom at the end. Billie Jean King please and of course Gloria Steinem. Adding to my review is my fantasy list of guests. Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore, Ann Richards, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, and every Golden Girl.

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