These interviews were very entertaining and enlightening. I have enjoyed getting to know these women better. I enjoy Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ passion for the lives these ladies have lived, and her mother’s insight on the impact they have had on the world. I look forward to see who is the next guest on Wiser Than Me.

Everything JLD does is amazing, and this podcast is no exception. She is insightful and generous and so funny. Her story about her tooth randomly falling out almost killed me. And as a fellow potty-mouth, the swearing is an added bonus for me!

Julia has the most brilliant women on her pod and asks thought provoking questions. This is what we need right now, wisdom from profound women who have beautifully lived a lot of life. Bridging the gap between generations. I love the conversations with her “mommy” at the end.

women in their 70s+ in all walks of life. Interview some of them: architects, engineers, researchers, medical doctors and on and on and on! Is that possible?

I didn't know much about JLD, but this show has made me a huge fan! I was wonderfully surprised by how much I love this show. I don’t typically subscribe to this genre of content, people being interviewed type concept, but was curious and am so glad I tried it. JLD is such an eager interviewer and you can feel that she is ecstatic to be talking to these women. She gives the impression that they are her heroes and it feels inspiring and genuine. It’s truly lovely.

I mean, first of all, I love Julia’s voice and writing and her cursing doesn’t bother me at all. Second of all, I love most of the guests and find them insightful and direct. But what the heck is up with these technical issues? Can’t they record in studios like most interviews used to? The disruptions are really unfortunate because they disrupt the flow of the interview. Get a better system and this podcast gets 5 stars!

Funny and beautiful. And I love her mother!

I love that you’re valuing older women and allowing us to share in the wisdom- thank you! If you ever decide to interview older, wiser women who don’t happen to be famous, I’d be up to listen to that, too. Listening to your podcast just feels good. It inspires me and makes me feel happy that these women are getting the appreciation and attention that we all deserve as fellow humans. Thanks again!

...I find three things irritating; 1)the amount of ads throughout the podcast (more than any podcast I listen to); 2)her promotion of a product in which she is an investor; and 3)her continual and needless use of profanity. I have no idea why she finds that necessary, but it certainly lessens her and the podcast in my eyes.

I loved this podcast in the beginning. Now it’s just painfully embarrassing to listen to JLD tell every woman she interviews how much she loves them and that she’s crying — there’s too much of this! I am hoping Julia can turn this around and get a little edge back. As an interviewer, she’s the stand-in for the listener. This means pushing aside her celebrity status and thinking about what the listener might want to hear/ask/know. The obsequiousness doesn’t establish the right tone for that.

Hey Julia! Has anyone mentioned your Wiser Than Me podcast helps heal the Mother Wound? Or if there is a “Missing Female Bond Syndrome”, your interviews are curing it. Whatever it is, thank you. I finally feel part of the close, intimate, junior/senior (?) female bond I didn't know I longed for. I weep, I am deeply touched by the intimate connection you create with these women. (The Bonnie Riatt interview!!!!) I feel nurtured and oddly consoled by every episode and am wildly embarrassed at how vulnerable I feel with a need to be held…and wanting more. Please don't stop.

I look forward to seeing who will show up as the next guest. Love JLD as an interviewer. Love the convo with mom at the end. Billie Jean King please and of course Gloria Steinem. Adding to my review is my fantasy list of guests. Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore, Ann Richards, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, and every Golden Girl.

At 51, it’s easy to think my best years are behind me, but Julia and her guests have convinced me that the best is yet to come. This show is a blessing, and I really hate that word. I have sent the show to all of my female friends and not a single one hasn’t thanked me profusely for giving them this gift. I even have a few men in mind to gift this to but for now it’s just for us girls :-) Thank you, Julia, for your humor, warmth, and accessibility.

JLD swears too much for a woman interviewing special people. She also seems to be reading her questions from a script rather than conversing. She agrees with her guests as if she has had the same experiences. I cannot continue to listen to her podcast.

This podcast is in the category of “when I need a good rest.” It’s soulful. It’s funny. Its inspiring.

I’m listening to you and Patti Smith, what a treasure! I grew up in the 70s and Patti, Sally, Jane are all icons who did a lot of road paving. How great to hear the real deal! You are genius for creating this show! Thank you so much.

I’m embarrassed to say that I just got into this podcast a week ago but I have spent the weekend listening to all episodes. Julia creates such a safe and honest space for these wise women to share life long lessons. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. My only complaint is that I have to wait a week for the next episode.

Love JLD and love this podcast. The content is truly exceptional. That said — and I am no prude or pious religious person — I do wish there was less cursing as related to God/Jesus, because it’s cringey and probably off-putting to a significant number of listeners besides me (and maybe even to some program guests). I generally have no problem with basic cursing vernacular, but I think maybe it’s a bit over the top and distracting here. I’m sure Julia knows her audience better than I, but since I see that others have written similar opinions, maybe this feedback will resonate going forward. Fingers crossed.

I admire you in so many ways. You are exceptionally talented and I have enjoyed your work immensely through the years. I am however disappointed that you’ve chosen to make Merch in association with your Pod. The manufacture of unnecessary items and the high cost doesn’t make sense to me from an environmental point of view.

The above are the top 3 adjectives that come to mind when I think about this podcast. I hardly ever re-listen to podcasts (or reread books for that matter), but I know I will revisit some of these episodes time and time again. Julia is a great interviewer and connects to her subjects on an emotional, intellectual, and spiritual level- you can feel how disarmed they are by her respect, thoughtful questions, and active listening skills. For example, I have heard Patti Smith refuse to talk to other interviewers about her Michigan years, but with Julia she opened up about them beautifully. I love the way Julia and her subjects bulldoze taboos around aging and death. While it is a good listen for any thinking, feeling human being, it will especially land with women of a certain age. The Isabel Allende episode destroyed me in the best possible way. This podcast is a gem!

I have enjoyed many of Ms. Dreyfus's podcasts, but I found this Patti Smith conversation to be a real treasure. There is great wisdom - and common sense - here and Ms. Smith is so genuine and comfortable to be with. This is a gem. Thank you, ladies, for letting the rest of us enjoy your company.

Julia Louis Dreyfus is an talented interviewer. It is a pleasure to hear her ask questions in a thoughtful way. She chooses very interesting people to interview.

Julia, this is a beautiful listen every time. As much as I love your conversations with your guests, your sweet relationship with your mom keeps me coming back. It makes me miss my mom in all the best ways. Thank you both for the little window into your lives together.

As a longtime Bonnie Raitt worshipper, it was such a delight to discover that Julia is also such a devoted a fan girl. But what an amazingly enriching conversation between two women who are each so accomplished and yet so transparent and relatable. LOVE this series.

I really love listening to Julia interview these women. She is so compassionate, sensitive, insightful, and smart. I love her energy and the energy that she brings out in the women she’s interviewing. This is just what I want to hear.

JLD, I bow to you. I realize I’m the prime demo for this show, but I cannot get enough. Cheers to you for identifying the gap and then filling it with over-the-top, ridiculously impactful and unmatched content. I laugh, I cry, I drink, I write, I take a walk. All the things. Thank you for this gift to us girls.

Can’t say much when heart bursting, but you will love. Julia Mama: love you too, almost maybe approaching my awesome mama goddess funny like you. :)

This is the best podcast. There. I said it. I can’t stop listening. It hits all the points, it is heartwarming, it is funny, it has so much depth, it is inspiring, it is a great conversation with friends. I love it.

I love that these conversations feel so genuine. Every guest is surprising in their own way and Julia is so fun! I’m so glad you are back! Thank you all for such a wonderful show!

You’re the girlfriend I could listen to forever! You’re wise and funny on so many levels. My husband is always asking, “What? What? Why are you laughing?” as I sit with my earbuds, savoring every minute I can. I love your conversations with your Mom also❤️ You have so much talent please don’t stop doing this!

Love the show. Wish Julia would rethink sponsorship from Makers Mark. Alcohol has been proven to increase breast cancer and other serious health risks for women. As someone who has dug myself out of a very dangerous dependency on alcohol I feel particularly sensitive to this.

Smart, interesting and entertaining! I look forward to listening to each new episode!

How can I email the show with thoughts (positive and personal) about an episode?

If you only listen to one podcast, let this be the one. I have recommended this to my mom (who is 84 years young), my daughters (one in her 20s, one in her 30s), and I am just starting out in my 60s. I have received so many words of wisdom listening to Julia’s interviews. Her questions are so insightful and genuinely thought provoking. I have started asking similar questions of my female friends. It is fascinating to hear how other women deal with life as they go through it. For better or worse! We all have a bit to contribute in helping each other along. Thank you Julia for this beautiful pod!

I wish they would create an EDITED option like This American Life does. I want to be able to have my teenager daughter listen to the wisdom of these women with out the language. Heck I wanna hear without all the cussing.

I’ve always been a fan of Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s work, but never knew anything about her. This podcast is wonderful on so many levels. I totally look up to her as a strong female, searching for wisdom and advice from other strong females. Julia’s introductions connect her to her guests, and I love the editing. When there is a technology failure, it’s included and explained. It gives all the feels and is so uplifting and empowering. I also love how she asks questions to her guests and her responses or lack of them really lets the guests share their human experience. And I love the commentary and relationship she’s sharing with her “Mommy.” I look forward to all episodes and am on the journey to learn from those, including Julia, that are Wiser Than Me.

Whenever I hear you talking to your mom. I just miss mine so much more. Thank you for sharing these amazing women with all of us

This podcast is a beautiful gift. I’m a 29 year old man and I’m taking weekly notes from all of these amazing women and an equally incredible host. Thank you for your work in making this happen.

Julia - Thank you for interviewing Patti - I laughed, cried and was mesmerized for the entire podcast. I struggle to find the right words because it was beyond words. Truly a privilege to listen to you both in this magical interview. Much Gratitude.

This is absolutely my new favorite podcast! I only wish there were years of back episodes so I could listen to more than one each week. I listen through a different app, but came over here to give a rating. Please keep it up!

Love this podcast as a young woman in my 20s I learn so much from these inspirational women! I look forward to listening weekly! Please interview Dianne Keaton!!!

Congrats on this idea of interviewing such spectacular women. The only one I found underwhelming was Ina Garten. Lots of filler-laugh and I didn’t get one “wise” teaching. She’s a great businesswoman no doubt but not inspiring. Everyone else..wow!!!!

What a gift this podcast is! I learn something new with every episode. I love the zoom calls with Julia and her mom. They have such an authentic ease between the two of them. Love getting to know them as mother and daughter. They’re so lucky!!

So happy to see season 2! Julia is such an insightful and generous interviewer. It’s a real pleasure to hear her in action. Her choice of guests is fantastic and there’s always something to learn in every episode. I feel like I’m eavesdropping on friends having deep conversations. (But I don’t feel guilty about that!) Thanks so much for sharing your time and insights.

Love Julia’s interview skills and talking to mommy. Thank you Julia for showing up! Just listened to Billie Jean King’s interview! Thank you Billie Jean for all you’ve done for women and the world! I grew up watching you at Forest Hills. Thank you for taking about your eating disorder. I’m 67 and continue to struggle. I felt less freakish!

I was willing to overlook the leftist politics because I loved your show and especially your mom. Too far today with BJK and the trans stuff. I unsubscribed today. Dang.

So excited for every episode! Julia does an amazing job - love the summaries with her mom!

Please do Prue Leith!

Love your podcast Julia! Cracked up during your conversation with Ina Garten, I am one of the “12%”, tastes like soap! Ha

Julia is an awesome interviewer. I learn something new with every episode. It’s funny, touching, a little heartbreaking at times. Truly, I find value in every episode.