Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Presenting: Julia on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Dec 21, 2025
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the celebrated actor and comedian known for her roles in Seinfeld and Veep, shares insights in this engaging conversation. She reveals how Jane Fonda's documentary sparked her podcast idea focused on older women's life wisdom. Julia recounts discovering her comedic talents in grade school and discusses her exciting journey into the Marvel universe. The duo touches on the importance of trying new things, embracing aging, and finding humor in family experiences. Tune in for wisdom and laughs!
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Why Wiser Than Me Exists
- Julia created Wiser Than Me after watching Jane Fonda's documentary and noticing society rarely centers older women's voices.
- She framed the podcast to ask older women what they wish they'd known, creating a platform for their lived wisdom.
First Big Laugh In A School Play
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus discovered her comedic timing in a fourth-grade play where she fainted as the queen and unexpectedly got a huge laugh.
- That early dopamine hit made her realize she wanted to pursue more moments that made people laugh.
Keep Trying New Things
- Keep trying new creative formats and challenges to avoid stagnation and build longevity in a career.
- Be honest when something doesn't work and pivot to the next experiment.