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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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
Sep 3 58 min
Julia Gets Wise with Cyndi Lauper
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
Jun 24 1 h 04 min
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 singin
May 27 1 h 22 min
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 r
May 20 1 h 15 min
Julia Gets Wise with Pam Grier
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 wi
May 13 54 min
Julia Gets Wise with Jean Smart
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 Ho
May 6 1 h 17 min
New Episodes Coming Soon!
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,
Apr 29 2 min
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 i
Jan 31 1 h 08 min
Julia Gets Wise with Diana Nyad
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
Jan 14 1 h 03 min
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 ambiti
Jan 7 1 h 00 min
Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Darlene Love
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 th
Dec 31 2025 58 min
Presenting: Julia on Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers
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
Dec 24 2025 1 h 11 min
Presenting: Julia on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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 episo
Dec 21 2025 1 h 04 min
Presenting: Julia on Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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
Dec 17 2025 1 h 06 min
Julia Gets Wise with Glenn Close
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 A
Dec 10 2025 1 h 17 min
Julia Gets Wise with Annie Leibovitz
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 o
Dec 3 2025 1 h 01 min
Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
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 fro
Nov 26 2025 1 h 03 min
Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Alice Waters
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
Nov 24 2025 1 h 01 min
Julia Gets Wise with Roz Chast
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 an
Nov 19 2025 1 h 16 min
Julia Gets Wise with Jane Curtin
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 ab
Nov 12 2025 1 h 02 min
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I love this podcast. :) Julia Louis-Dreyfus is an elite interviewer. You can feel her excitement talking to the guest. I love the format too..how she talks personally at the beginning and ends with her mom.
cindystreb · Dec 2024
I cannot express enough the blessing this podcast is to me. The Rita Moreno episode honestly changed my reaction to my awful inner voice. (I’ve named her Eleanor, and she is being sent to her room from this day forward!) Thank you so much for giving us these wonderful women and their wisdom!
cubfanswiftstan · Dec 2024
I am so happy THIS is who Julia really is. She’s better than any of her characters and is thoughtful and funny. She gets guests that are mind blowing and definitely have advice anyone can use.
The one improvement? Could we get her mom to drop some more poetry on us? Please?
…and call your mom if you have one♥️
nickname: dontHave1 · Dec 2024
Julia does a fabulous job of interacting with her guests. It’s like listening in on a private conversation, the questions are insightful and the guests are open and honest . Each season is better than the last. Looking forward to season 4.
MSS EKC · Dec 2024
After thoroughly enjoying the format of Smartless and Fly on the Wall I was thrilled to find a similar show with a female perspective paired with a cool interview pool. After listening to 3 episodes in an effort to love this podcast, I admitted defeat. Regardless of guest, everything felt fake - kind of how people act uber nice when running into a frenemy. Great concept with poor execution.
Uber Irritated · Jul 2024
She comes off as self-interested, insincere, and offensive (in terms of aging these other women). Opening anecdotes are strangely simultaneously cringy and fascinating, same as the indifferent closing scripted phone call w mom. It seems like private therapy sessions would be a better choice for her time investment.
2nd season update: the first season was well produced but this follow-up is a masterclass of podcasting, really impressive work and the loyal listenership is clearly deserved.
oakboundbooks · Jun 2024
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