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'''''Wiser Than Me''''' is a podcast hosted by actress [[Julia Louis-Dreyfus]]. On the show, launched in 2023, Louis-Dreyfus interviews women older than her on their lived experience and earned wisdom. The show was named Apple's Best Podcast of the Year for 2023<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Apple Podcasts names Wiser Than Me the 2023 Show of the Year |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/12/apple-podcasts-names-wiser-than-me-the-2023-show-of-the-year/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> |
'''''Wiser Than Me''''' is a podcast hosted by actress [[Julia Louis-Dreyfus]]. On the show, launched in 2023, Louis-Dreyfus interviews women older than her on their lived experience and earned wisdom. The show was named Apple's Best Podcast of the Year for 2023.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Apple Podcasts names Wiser Than Me the 2023 Show of the Year |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/12/apple-podcasts-names-wiser-than-me-the-2023-show-of-the-year/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Wiser Than Me'' is produced by [[Lemonada Media]], a podcast company cofounded by Jessica Cordova Kramer and [[Stephanie Wittels Wachs]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weprin |first=Alex |date=2023-12-05 |title=Apple Names Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ ‘Wiser Than Me’ Its Podcast of the Year |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/apple-julia-louis-dreyfus-wiser-than-me-podcast-1235711856/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> |
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Louis-Dreyfus created the show to counter-balance the trend of iconic women disappearing from the public eye as they age. In the first episode she explains that this struck her while watching a documentary about Jane Fonda. “It is just stunning to me that old women are so easily dismissed and made invisible by our culture,” she says. Jane Fonda later became the first guest on the show.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Conversations with older and wiser women |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/review/2023/05/20/conversations-with-older-and-wiser-women/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=The Irish Times |language=en}}</ref> |
Louis-Dreyfus created the show to counter-balance the trend of iconic women disappearing from the public eye as they age. In the first episode she explains that this struck her while watching a documentary about Jane Fonda. “It is just stunning to me that old women are so easily dismissed and made invisible by our culture,” she says. Jane Fonda later became the first guest on the show.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Conversations with older and wiser women |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/review/2023/05/20/conversations-with-older-and-wiser-women/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=The Irish Times |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:26, 9 April 2024
Wiser Than Me is a podcast hosted by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. On the show, launched in 2023, Louis-Dreyfus interviews women older than her on their lived experience and earned wisdom. The show was named Apple's Best Podcast of the Year for 2023.[1] Wiser Than Me is produced by Lemonada Media, a podcast company cofounded by Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs.[2]
Louis-Dreyfus created the show to counter-balance the trend of iconic women disappearing from the public eye as they age. In the first episode she explains that this struck her while watching a documentary about Jane Fonda. “It is just stunning to me that old women are so easily dismissed and made invisible by our culture,” she says. Jane Fonda later became the first guest on the show.[3]
Each episode begins with a monologue from Louis-Dreyfus, followed by an interview with a well-known woman, typically over 70 years old. Guests have included actress Jane Fonda, comedian Carol Burnett, author Isabel Allende and author Amy Tan. [4]
Episodes
| Ep # | Guest | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actress / Activist Jane Fonda | April 11, 2023 |
| 2 | Novelist Isabel Allende | April 11, 2023 |
| 3 | Writer Fran Lebowitz | April 18, 2023 |
| 4 | Chef Ruth Reichl | April 25, 2023 |
| 5 | Singer Darlene Love | May 2, 2023 |
| 6 | Fashion Designer Diane Van Furstenberg | May 9, 2023 |
| 7 | Former Head of EPA Gina McCarthy | May 16, 2023 |
| 8 | Novelist Amy Tan | May 23, 2023 |
| 9 | Actress Rhea Perlman | May 30, 2023 |
| 10 | Comedian Carol Burnett | June 6, 2023 |
Awards
Wiser Than Me was the single show named Apple's Best Podcast of the Year for 2023. [1]
In 2024, Wiser Than Me won the Ambie Award for Best Interview Podcast.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b "Apple Podcasts names Wiser Than Me the 2023 Show of the Year". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Weprin, Alex (2023-12-05). "Apple Names Julia Louis-Dreyfus' 'Wiser Than Me' Its Podcast of the Year". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Conversations with older and wiser women". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ a b c "Wiser Than Me™ with Julia Louis-Dreyfus". Lemonada Media. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "2024 Ambie Award Winners & Nominees". The Ambie Awards. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Victorian, Brande (March 26, 2024). "The Ambies: 'Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas' and 'Weight For It' Win Top Podcast Honors". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
| Ep # | Guest | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actress / Activist Sally Field | March 28, 2024 |