Presenting: Julia on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
12/21/20251 hr 2 min
The Wiser Than Me team is taking a little holiday break, but while we’re away, we’re excited to share a few conversations with friends. Today, we’re bringing you an episode of the hit podcast Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend. Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend is a weekly opportunity for legendary late-night comedian Conan O’Brien to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps find some real friendship along the way.
In this episode, Julia joins Conan to chat about the inspiration for Wiser Than Me, discovering her comedic talents in a grade school play, and the importance of constantly trying new things.
If you want to hear more from Conan, check out Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend wherever you get your podcasts.
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First 90 secondsJulia Louis-Dreyfus· Host0:00
Hey, it's me, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. We are officially back with a brand new season of Wiser Than Me. To celebrate your out of this world support for our show, we've been brewing up something special, a Wiser Than Me mirror traveler. It's a versatile, sustainable travel mug to keep your coffee hot and your tea cozy all year round. It's perfect for wise women on the go. Head over to wisethanmeshop.com to grab yours now. Okay, here's the show. (instrumental music plays) Lemonada. Hi, Wiser Than Me listeners, it's Julia. We're taking a little holiday break, but while we're away I wanted to share a conversation I had with my good friend, Conan O'Brien on his podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend. (laughs) We talked about what inspired me to start this podcast, my very first first grade school play where I realized I might have a knack for comedy, and a few other things. I think you're really gonna enjoy it. And after you listen, check out Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend wherever you get your podcasts to hear Conan's conversations with folks like Jeff Goldblum, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, and many more. Happy holidays from all of us here at Wiser Than Me. (instrumental music plays) Uh, my name is Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Hi.
Conan O'Brien· Guest1:25
(laughs).
Julia Louis-Dreyfus· Host1:27
And I feel,