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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 3 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 90-year-old mom, Judith. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise. All Hail Old Women!

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Episodes
  • Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Diane von Furstenberg
    May 14 2025

    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 sits down with 76-year-old fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg. In this conversation, Diane tells Julia why she’s always looked forward to getting older, the one piece of clothing she thinks every woman should have in her closet, and how she says her mother made her fearless. Plus, Julia and her mom Judith debate a questionable fashion choice Julia nearly made.

    Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.

    Keep up with Diane von Furstenberg @DVF on X and @DVF and @therealDVF on Instagram.

    Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.

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    46 mins
  • Julia Gets Wise with Sylvia Earle
    Apr 22 2025

    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 ocean floor, how her first dive changed her life, and the ocean's vital role in our survival. Plus, Julia tells a comical story about the one-and-only time she went scuba diving. She and her 91-year-old mom, Judy, also reminisce about snorkeling adventures and a unique 90th birthday gift from Judy’s grandsons.

    The introduction to this episode was finalized on 4/16/25. The pipeline in Santa Barbara County is an evolving story.

    Learn more about the pipeline and donate at the Environmental Defense Center.

    Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.

    Keep up with Sylvia @sylviaearle on X and @dr.sylviaearle on Instagram.

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    For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsor Mill, visit https://www.mill.com/wiser.

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    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.

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    45 mins
  • Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Carol Burnett
    Apr 9 2025

    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 person with 90-year-old groundbreaking actress, comedian, and writer Carol Burnett. Carol tells Julia how she learned to accept rejection, what Lucille Ball taught her about being a boss, and how a spontaneous ride on a beer truck led to her landing a CBS special with her dear friend Julie Andrews. And Carol gives Julia a compliment that makes Julia cry, which leads to a touching conversation between Julia and her mom Judith.

    Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.

    Keep up with Carol @iamcarolburnett on Twitter and @itscarolburnett on Instagram.

    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 shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    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.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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Julie Louis-Dreyfus is fantastic as she interviews these amazing women. I have laughed, cried & been inspired by both JLD as well as her guests.
Proving on so many levels that women should not become invisible after 50. There are so many stories to tell.
I so hope there is a second season.

Beautiful & Wise

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Julia is an incredible interviewer. I can’t wait for more! I keep on checking to see when new episodes will be available.👍🏻💗

Very interesting podcast

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It's such a great podcast! Thanks for opening up such a beautiful needed space!

Beautiful!

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We need more content like this for women! Wisdom from those who are there. Please give us more.

Such a beautiful concept

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The questions are perfect to illicit thoughtful answers. And the women she's talking to! Wow. My favorite is ending with a call to her mom. Love this!

Amazing!

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Your Gloria Steinem interview is great. Thank you for a great podcast, Julia. Please continue to share and to embolden.

Embolden to Share

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I look forward to a new podcast every week and learning from wonderful humans. I'm hooked!

Love love love

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I will remember this podcast! I love the concept, as I'm a 52 year old woman who works with older women, and have always enjoyed their stories and all of the wisdom and inspiration I've gotten from them. Every guest was fascinating and Julia is so real and did an amazing job all around! I love the final chats with mom! I had no idea who the last guest was going to be and was thinking, she needs to interview Carol Burnett! Imagine my surprise when that's who it was! Keep doing this podcast! Please! Just wonderful! someone needs to do one for the men now!

Such a Great Idea For a Podcast!

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This is definitely the best podcast I've ever listened to, and I can't wait for the next season to drop. Thank you, Julia, for inviting us to "get wise" with you.

The World Needs This

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I have never enjoyed a podcast so much from the opening anecdotes to the interviews themselves and the follow up calls to her mother. Julia is so relatable and connects so completely to the people around her. Please please please do another season. 

Tremendous!

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