Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Lemonada
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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
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
Maker’s Mark is a proud sponsor of Wiser Than Me. Celebrate the wise women in your life by creating a custom, personalized label from artist Gayle Kabaker today at www.makersmark.com/personalize.
Hairstory is a proud sponsor of Wiser Than Me. Check out their hero product, New Wash, today at Hairstory.com and get 20% off with code WISER.
This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/wiser for 10% off your first month.
For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.
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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
A woman speaks…
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Julia!
How fabulous is JLD
Julia is a smart natural genuine soul and these conversations are a delight
Older women are the most interesting!
I am so glad you have created this podcast! Older women are so full of life, stories, honesty, adventures and yes, wisdom. Thank you for giving them a platform to talk, and for us to listen!