On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 71-year-old author Amy Tan. Amy tells Julia how she’s learned to deal with the expectations following her successful debut novel The Joy Luck Club, the power of an apology, and the practical ways she’s preparing for getting older. And Julia and her mom Judith recall the disastrous first time Judith met Julia’s future husband Brad.



Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. 



Keep up with Amy Tan @AmyTan on Twitter and @amytanwriter 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. 



Click this link for a list of all Wiser Than Me sponsors and discount codes: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/. 



For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.

On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 71-year-old author Amy Tan. Amy tells Julia how she’s learned to deal with the expectations following her successful debut novel The Joy Luck Club, the power of an apology, and the practical ways she’s preparing for getting older. And Julia and her mom Judith recall the disastrous first time Judith met Julia’s future husband Brad.
 
Follow Wiser Than Me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wiserthanme/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wiserthanme">TikTok</a> @wiserthanme and on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast">facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast</a>. 
 
Keep up with Amy Tan @AmyTan on Twitter and @amytanwriter 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 <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>. 
 
Click this link for a list of all Wiser Than Me sponsors and discount codes: <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/">https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/</a>. 
 
For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit <a href="https://www.lemonadamedia.com/">lemonadamedia.com</a>.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 3 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 90-year-old mom, Judith. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise. All Hail Old Women!



Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image

Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 3 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 90-year-old mom, Judith. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise. All Hail Old Women!
 
Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Gets Wise with Amy Tan

Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 72-year-old actress, director, and model Isabella Rossellini, currently starring in the film Conclave. The two dive into a conversation about Isabella’s Long Island farm, why she loves referring to herself as ancient, and her personal journey with sexuality and romance, particularly in her later years. Plus, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judith, to recite a perfectly timed Mary Oliver poem and plots a potential adventure with her.



Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.



Keep up with Isabella Rossellini @isabellarossellini 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. 



For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/. 



For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.

Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 72-year-old actress, director, and model Isabella Rossellini, currently starring in the film Conclave. The two dive into a conversation about Isabella’s Long Island farm, why she loves referring to herself as ancient, and her personal journey with sexuality and romance, particularly in her later years. Plus, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judith, to recite a perfectly timed Mary Oliver poem and plots a potential adventure with her.
 
Follow Wiser Than Me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wiserthanme/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wiserthanme">TikTok</a> @wiserthanme and on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast">facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast</a>.
 
Keep up with Isabella Rossellini @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabellarossellini/?hl=en">isabellarossellini</a> 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 <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>. 
 
For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/">https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/</a>. 
 
For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit <a href="https://www.lemonadamedia.com/">lemonadamedia.com</a>.

Julia Gets Wise with Isabella Rossellini

On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia talks with 94-year-old trailblazing labor activist Dolores Huerta. Dolores reflects on her iconic “Sí Se Puede” (“Yes We Can”) slogan, shares her views on healthy divorces, and opens up about confronting some of her own long-held Catholic beliefs. The pair also discuss the lasting influence of Dolores's mother, while Julia recalls what may have been her own first act of activism. Plus, Julia’s 90-year-old mom, Judith, opens up about the evolution of her views on women’s reproductive rights.



Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.



Keep up with Dolores Huerta @DoloresHuerta on X and 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. 



For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/. 



For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.

On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia talks with 94-year-old trailblazing labor activist Dolores Huerta. Dolores reflects on her iconic “Sí Se Puede” (“Yes We Can”) slogan, shares her views on healthy divorces, and opens up about confronting some of her own long-held Catholic beliefs. The pair also discuss the lasting influence of Dolores's mother, while Julia recalls what may have been her own first act of activism. Plus, Julia’s 90-year-old mom, Judith, opens up about the evolution of her views on women’s reproductive rights.
 
Follow Wiser Than Me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wiserthanme/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wiserthanme">TikTok</a> @wiserthanme and on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast">facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast</a>.
 
Keep up with Dolores Huerta @DoloresHuerta on <a href="https://x.com/doloreshuerta">X</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doloreshuerta/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.
 
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 <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>. 
 
For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/">https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/</a>. 
 
For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit <a href="https://www.lemonadamedia.com/">lemonadamedia.com</a>.

Julia Gets Wise with Dolores Huerta

Wiser Than Me will be back with a brand new episode next week. In the meantime, we wanted to share an episode of another podcast where Julia was a guest – On with Kara Swisher. In this episode, Kara and Julia discuss how in-depth conversations with iconic older women have radicalized her, her concerns about the commercialization of art films and why she thinks comedy is risky – but still very much possible. Listen to On with Kara Swisher every Monday and Thursday from New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Wiser Than Me will be back with a brand new episode next week. In the meantime, we wanted to share an episode of another podcast where Julia was a guest – On with Kara Swisher. In this episode, Kara and Julia discuss how in-depth conversations with iconic older women have radicalized her, her concerns about the commercialization of art films and why she thinks comedy is risky – but still very much possible. Listen to On with Kara Swisher every Monday and Thursday from New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Julia Gets Wise with Amy Tan

In 1 playlist(s)

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips