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! Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image

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Episodes

Julia Gets Wise with Governor Janet Mills
May 20, 2026
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…
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Julia Gets Wise with Pam Grier
May 13, 2026
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…
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Julia Gets Wise with Jean Smart
May 06, 2026
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…
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New Episodes Coming Soon!
Apr 29, 2026
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…
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Special Episode Available Now
Mar 25, 2026
Julia tells you how you can listen to the brand new episode of Wiser Than Me featuring the one-and-only Cyndi Lauper. Plus, even more new episodes are coming soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara
Jan 31, 2026
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…
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Julia Gets Wise with Diana Nyad
Jan 14, 2026
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…
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Julia Gets Wise with Sister Helen Prejean
Jan 07, 2026
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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Darlene Love
Dec 31, 2025
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…
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Presenting: Julia on Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers
Dec 24, 2025
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…
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Presenting: Julia on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Dec 21, 2025
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…
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Presenting: Julia on Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Dec 17, 2025
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…
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Julia Gets Wise with Glenn Close
Dec 10, 2025
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…
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Julia Gets Wise with Annie Leibovitz
Dec 03, 2025
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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
Nov 26, 2025
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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Alice Waters
Nov 24, 2025
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…
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Julia Gets Wise with Roz Chast
Nov 19, 2025
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…
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Julia Gets Wise with Jane Curtin
Nov 12, 2025
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…
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Wise Women Are Everywhere (And Update on NEW Episodes Coming Soon)
Oct 16, 2025
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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Jane Goodall
Oct 01, 2025
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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O'Hara
Sep 10, 2025
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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Julie Andrews
Aug 13, 2025
"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…
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Presenting: Julia on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Jul 16, 2025
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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
Jun 11, 2025
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…
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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…
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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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Carol Burnett
Apr 09, 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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Isabella Rossellini
Feb 26, 2025
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…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Bonnie Raitt
Dec 29, 2024
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…
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Julia Gets Wise with Nancy Pelosi
Dec 18, 2024
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…
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