Notable Guests
RR
Ruth Reichl
2x
DH
Dolores Huerta
1x
Recent Episodes
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Julia announces a special new episode featuring Cyndi Lauper.
Cyndi Lauper
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Tribute to Catherine O'Hara following her passing; Julia and Catherine discuss their improv origins and early comedy careers
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Diana Nyad (76) reflects on extreme endurance swimming, obsession, and attempting extraordinary feats later in life
Diana Nyad
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Sister Helen Prejean (86), death penalty activist, discusses her joyful Southern childhood and political awakening
Sister Helen Prejean
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Darlene Love (84), Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, discusses her journey from gospel to backing Elvis to going solo at 40
Darlene Love
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Julia appears on Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers podcast alongside her own sons
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Julia is a guest on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend, discussing the inspiration for Wiser Than Me
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Julia appears on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast for casual conversation
Amy Poehler
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Glenn Close (78) reflects on growing up in the Moral Re-Armament cult and its impact on her life
Glenn Close
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Photographer Annie Leibovitz (76) discusses ambition, aging, and the magic of being truly seen through her camera
Annie Leibovitz
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Food writer Ruth Reichl (77) discusses her famous New York Times review of Le Cirque and her controversial editorial decisions
Ruth Reichl
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Chef and farm-to-table pioneer Alice Waters (81) discusses her groundbreaking restaurant Chez Panisse and culinary philosophy
Alice Waters
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New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast (70) discusses her anxieties, obsessions, and award-winning memoir Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?
Roz Chast
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Jane Curtin (78), SNL original cast member, reminisces about the 50th anniversary of SNL and enduring friendships from that era
Jane Curtin
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Special celebration episode featuring a listener's story and snippets of wisdom from women out and about
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Tribute to Jane Goodall following her death at 91; Julia discusses her trailblazing work in Gombe and use of storytelling for change
Jane Goodall
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Catherine O'Hara (71) discussion of improv origins and freedom in early comedy careers, timed around Emmy nominations
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Julie Andrews discusses her enduring roles in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, released 60 years ago
Julie Andrews
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Julia is a guest on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, discussing building community in adulthood
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Isabel Allende (82), award-winning author, discusses organic justice, letter writing, and blueberry weed edibles
Isabel Allende