Wiser Than Me" Returns: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Interviews Wise Women for New Episodes
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is bringing back her popular podcast "Wiser Than Me" with a new set of episodes featuring interviews with older women. The podcast, produced by Lemonada Media, will return on May 6 with guests like Jean Smart, Pam Grier, Joan Baez, and Cyndi Lauper. The show is available on various platforms including Apple, Spotify, and Amazon.
The upcoming episodes promise to be filled with wisdom, life lessons, and a bold attitude that comes with age. Louis-Dreyfus will also continue to share personal stories from her life and career, and each episode will conclude with a conversation with her 91-year-old mother, Judith Bowles. Louis-Dreyfus expressed her excitement about sharing the wisdom of Wise Women with the world.
"Wiser Than Me" made a strong debut in April 2023, reaching the No. 1 spot on the Apple Podcasts charts in the U.S. across all categories. The previous seasons featured interviews with renowned figures like Jane Fonda, Isabel Allende, Carol Burnett, and more. The podcast was recognized as the Show of the Year by Apple Podcasts in 2023 and won Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Webby Awards.
Louis-Dreyfus is a celebrated actress known for her roles in shows like HBO's "Veep," CBS's "The New Adventures of Old Christine," and NBC's "Seinfeld." She has won 11 Emmys and received 26 nominations. Louis-Dreyfus has also appeared in films like "You Hurt My Feelings" and "Tuesday" and reprised her role as Valentina in Marvel's "Thunderbolts" in 2025. The return of "Wiser Than Me" is eagerly anticipated by fans of the podcast and Louis-Dreyfus alike.