Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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 Than Me, Julia sits down with 74-year-old music legend and Grammy Award winner Bonnie Raitt. Bonnie talks to Julia about performing live, the experience of external vs. internal validation, and managing grief. Julia also gets Bonnie thinking about her songwriting in a whole new light. Crying, laughing, raging -- this episode has everything. Plus, Julia discusses the deep emotions tied to meeting your heroes with her 90-year-old mom, Judy.    Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wiserthanme/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wiserthanme] @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast [http://facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast].   Keep up with Bonnie Raitt @bonnieraittofficial on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bonnieraittofficial/?hl=en] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@bonnieraittofficial] and @officialbonnieraitt on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/officialbonnieraitt/].    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 [http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium].    Wiser Than Me is sponsored by ZOE. Visit ZOE.com [http://zoe.com/] to find out what ZOE Membership could do for you and use the exclusive code WISER10 to get 10% off membership.   For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/ [https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/].    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com [https://www.lemonadamedia.com/]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 the power of public sentiment, and fields Julia’s offer to help with a Saturday Night Live audition. Julia also asks Nancy about her pioneering mom, the recent presidential election, and the roots of the current vitriol in politics. Plus, Julia's 90-year old mom Judith reflects on the myriad ways Nancy is inspiring future generations – including Judith’s granddaughter Fia – and gets an incredibly unhelpful suggestion from Siri.   Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wiserthanme/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wiserthanme] @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast [http://facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast].   Keep up with Nancy Pelosi @speakerpelosi [https://www.instagram.com/speakerpelosi/?hl=en]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 show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium [http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium].    Wiser Than Me is sponsored by ZOE. Visit ZOE.com [http://zoe.com/] to find out what ZOE Membership could do for you and use the exclusive code WISER10 to get 10% off membership.   For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/ [https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/].  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com [https://www.lemonadamedia.com/].   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with EGOT-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno on her 93rd birthday. The two discuss why Rita almost backed out of her Oscar-winning turn as Anita in West Side Story and the complex emotions Rita experienced after her husband of 45 years passed away. Julia and Rita also bond over the fact that they both find Mel Brooks sexy. Later, Julia talks with her 90-year-old mom, Judith, about seeing the original West Side Story on Broadway and how musicals can be an important vehicle for storytelling.   Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wiserthanme/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wiserthanme] @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast [http://facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast].   Keep up with Rita Moreno @theritamoreno [https://www.instagram.com/theritamoreno/?hl=en] 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 show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium [http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium].    Wiser Than Me is sponsored by ZOE. Visit ZOE.com [http://zoe.com/] to find out what ZOE Membership could do for you and use the exclusive code WISER10 to get 10% off membership.   For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/ [https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/].    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com [https://www.lemonadamedia.com/]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia welcomes 80-year-old singer, actress, and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle. The two discuss Patti’s legendary Grammy Award-winning music career and what the “Godmother of Soul” has cooked for friends like Nina Simone, Elton John, and Prince. Plus, Patti tells Julia why she was convinced she wouldn't live to see 50. Also, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judith, if she can remember any racy song lyrics from her youth.   Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wiserthanme/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wiserthanme] @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast [http://facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast].   Keep up with Patti LaBelle @mspattilabelle [https://www.instagram.com/mspattilabelle/?hl=en] 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 show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium [http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium].    Wiser Than Me is sponsored by ZOE. Visit ZOE.com [http://zoe.com/] to find out what ZOE Membership could do for you and use the exclusive code WISER10 to get 10% off membership.   For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/ [https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/].    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com [https://www.lemonadamedia.com/]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Today, we’re excited to feature an episode of Be My Guest with Ina Garten, one of our favorite podcasts! On Be My Guest, Ina welcomes a different friend over to her Hamptons home to share stories about career, love, and life – all while cooking up an amazing meal. On this episode of Be My Guest, Ina and Julia spend the day together and talk about Julia’s challenges at Saturday Night Live, her favorite standout "Seinfeld" moments and what she’s learned from making this podcast, Wiser Than Me. Listen to Be My Guest wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.