On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 70-year-old comedy icon – and star of Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek – Catherine O’Hara. Catherine and Julia share their improv origin stories and reminisce about the freedom and experimentation of their early comedy careers. They also swap stories about visiting the Vatican, over-apologizing, and how th ... Show More
Jun 24
Julia Gets Wise with Cyndi Lauper
This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 73-year-old style and music legend Cyndi Lauper. The pair talk premonitions, pop hits, and why she thinks she owes Steven Spielberg a decades-overdue apology note. From singing in the shower as a kid to writing the Broadway musical ... Show More
1h 4m
May 27
Julia Gets Wise with Joan Baez
Julia is joined by 85-year-old folk legend and lifelong activist Joan Baez, who is still dancing, still showing up, and still refusing to be quiet. They talk about singing before a quarter million people at the March on Washington in 1963, what made Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. la ... Show More
1h 22m
May 20
Julia Gets Wise with Governor Janet Mills
This week, Julia sits down with 78-year-old Janet Mills, Maine's first female governor, first female DA, and first female AG in the state's history. Governor Mills, who recently suspended her Senate campaign, takes Julia behind the scenes of that legendary White House moment when ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 2020
Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara
<p>Actors, writers and comedians Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara feel absolutely delighted, flattered, and honored to be considered Conan O’Brien’s friends.</p>
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<p>Eugene and Catherine sit down with Conan to talk about taking chances in the pre-internet era with SCTV, t ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2021
"Average-looking & Rich" (w/ Luenell & Kym Whitley)
Get into it, because this episode goes off the rails! I’m sitting down with the original bad girl of comedy, Luenell, who you know from Borat, Dolemite is My Name, and Coming 2 America. We’re also joined by the lovely Kym Whitley, Hollywood’s go-to girl for comedy. She’s been in ... Show More
1h 22m
Dec 2020
Catherine O'Hara: Booties & Baby Pictures
<p>In which Rob and actress/comedian/writer Catherine O’Hara discuss bad auditions, following in Gilda Radner’s footsteps, Schitt’s Creek's historic Emmy wins, and the secret inspiration for Moira’s look. Plus: Catherine challenges Rob to an on-the-spot impression.</p><br/> <p>Ho ... Show More
1h 9m