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Episodes

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington joins the show to talk about her role in Tyler Perry's new film, The Six Triple Eight, which... more

20 Dec 2024 · 33 minutes
Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow joins the show to talk about her new series No Good Deed. Kudrow stars as Lydia, a retired pianist who... more

16 Dec 2024 · 29 minutes
Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie joins the show to talk about playing the title role in Pablo Larraín's latest film, Maria. The film tells the... more

13 Dec 2024 · 33 minutes
Justine Lupe

Justine Lupe joins the show to talk about Nobody Wants This. The series centers on an unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman, Joanne... more

06 Dec 2024 · 34 minutes
Adam Brody

Adam Brody joins the show to talk about Nobody Wants This, the wildly popular series which centers on the unlikely relationship between... more

02 Dec 2024 · 25 minutes
Danielle Deadwyler

Danielle Deadwyler joins the show to talk about playing Berniece in Malcolm Washington's directorial debut, The Piano Lesson. Based on August Wilson's Pulitzer... more

29 Nov 2024 · 34 minutes
Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez joins the show to talk about her role in Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez – a bold, genre-defying film that follows the... more

22 Nov 2024 · 23 minutes
Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña joins the show to talk about her role in Jacques Audiard’s new film, Emilia Pérez. Saldaña plays Rita –... more

15 Nov 2024 · 51 minutes
Keri Russell

Keri Russell joins the show to talk about the second season of The Diplomat. Russell reprises her role as Ambassador Kate Wyler,... more

08 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart joins the show to talk about R.J. Cutler's new documentary, Martha. Told in her own words through intimate... more

01 Nov 2024 · 34 minutes
From The Archive: Adam Driver

This week, Krista brings back her 2020 conversation with Adam Driver. The pair discuss the benefit of working with friends,... more

25 Oct 2024 · 20 minutes
Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick joins the show to talk about her directorial debut, Woman of the Hour. The film is a tense... more

18 Oct 2024 · 43 minutes
From The Archive: Laura Dern

This week, Krista brings back her 2019 interview with Laura Dern. Dern talks about growing up on film sets in... more

11 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
Erin & Sara Foster

Creator and Writer Erin Foster and Executive Producer Sara Foster join the show to talk about Nobody Wants This, a comedy centered... more

04 Oct 2024 · 40 minutes
Will Ferrell & Harper Steele

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele join the show to talk about their new documentary, Will & Harper, which chronicles a 17-day cross-country... more

27 Sep 2024 · 40 minutes
Welcome to Season 9!

Krista ushers in a new chapter by sharing a few highlights from her summer and revealing the question she'll be... more

20 Sep 2024 · 2 minutes
Farewell to Season 8

Krista bids farewell to season 8 with a few of her favorite quotes. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

28 Jun 2024 · 10 minutes
Overheard at FYSEE: Ripley with Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning & Johnny Flynn

A few months ago, Krista sat down separately with Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning to talk about their roles as... more

21 Jun 2024 · 19 minutes
Overheard at FYSEE: Griselda with Sofia Vergara

A few weeks ago, Sofía Vergara sat down at the Netflix FYSEE space to reflect on her journey bringing Griselda to the... more

14 Jun 2024 · 10 minutes
Glen Powell

Glen Powell joins the show to talk about Hit Man, which he co-wrote and co-produced alongside the film's director, Richard Linklater. Powell... more

07 Jun 2024 · 53 minutes
From The Archive: Dakota Johnson

This week, Krista brings back her 2021 interview with Dakota Johnson. In this conversation, Johnson shares her perspective on the... more

31 May 2024 · 11 minutes
From The Archive: Michelle Buteau

This week, Krista brings back her 2020 interview with comedian, actress, writer, and producer Michelle Buteau. At the time of this conversation,... more

24 May 2024 · 23 minutes
Theo James

Theo James joins the show to discuss his role in Guy Ritchie's series, The Gentlemen. James plays Eddie Horniman, an aristocrat who inherits his... more

17 May 2024 · 31 minutes
Richard Gadd

Richard Gadd joins the show to talk about his new limited series, Baby Reindeer. Based on his award-winning autobiographical one-man play by... more

10 May 2024 · 32 minutes
David Beckham

David Beckham joins the show to talk about BECKHAM, Fisher Stevens' four-part docuseries that traces his rise from humble beginnings to... more

03 May 2024 · 40 minutes
From The Archive: Keri Russell

This week, Krista takes a look back at her conversation with Keri Russell. A the time, Russell had wrapped up... more

26 Apr 2024 · 35 minutes
Zack Snyder

Krista takes a deep dive into the career of filmmaker Zack Snyder and shares how that journey led to his... more

19 Apr 2024 · 24 minutes
Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson returns to Skip Intro to talk about her new film, Scoop. Inspired by real events, Scoop is the inside account of the... more

12 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning joins the show to talk about her role in the limited series, Ripley. Based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling novels,... more

06 Apr 2024 · 33 minutes
Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott joins the show to talk about his role in the limited series, Ripley. Based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling... more

05 Apr 2024 · 39 minutes
Regina & Reina King

Regina and Reina King join the show to talk about their film Shirley, which follows the first Black congresswoman and... more

29 Mar 2024 · 29 minutes
Bonus: 3 Body Podcast

Over the last five years, Game of Thrones creators David Benioff & D.B. Weiss and True Blood writer and producer Alexander Woo have been... more

23 Mar 2024 · 52 minutes
Eiza González

Eiza González joins the show to talk about 3 Body Problem, the latest series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff... more

22 Mar 2024 · 24 minutes
From The Archive: Tyler Perry

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2022 conversation with Tyler Perry. Perry currently sits atop an empire... more

15 Mar 2024 · 13 minutes
Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown returns to Skip Intro to talk about her new film, Damsel, which she stars in and executive produced. Brown... more

08 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
Welcome to Season 8!

Krista kicks off the 8th season of Skip Intro! Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

01 Mar 2024 · 2 minutes
Farewell to Season 7

Krista bids farewell to season 7 with a few of her favorite quotes. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

02 Feb 2024 · 10 minutes
Annette Bening

Annette Bening joins the show to talk about her performance in Nyad. Based on real events, the film follows the story... more

26 Jan 2024 · 34 minutes
From The Archive: Jennifer Garner

Today, Krista brings back her 2021 conversation with Jennifer Garner. Over the years, Garner has traversed nearly every genre –... more

19 Jan 2024 · 25 minutes
Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman joins the show to talk about her role as a producer and actor on Todd Haynes' latest film,... more

12 Jan 2024 · 27 minutes
Charles Melton

Charles Melton joins the show to talk about his role in Todd Haynes' May December. The film follows Gracie (Julianne Moore) and... more

05 Jan 2024 · 20 minutes
Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan joins the show to talk about her role in Maestro, Bradley Cooper’s chronicling of the lifelong relationship between composer... more

29 Dec 2023 · 36 minutes
Maestro: Behind the Craft

Today, we're going behind the scenes of Brady Cooper's film, Maestro, to hear from a few of the incredible people who helped bring... more

23 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper joins the show to talk about Maestro, which he directed, co-wrote, co-produced, and stars in as conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein.... more

22 Dec 2023 · 33 minutes
May December

Over the past few months, Krista has sat down with many of the incredible creatives behind Todd Hanes' May December. The film... more

15 Dec 2023 · 33 minutes
The Official Rustin Podcast: Bringing Bayard to Life

This week, Skip Intro takes you behind the scenes of the original Netflix film, Rustin, by hosting the fourth episode of The Official Rustin Podcast! On this companion... more

09 Dec 2023 · 42 minutes
Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore joins the show to talk about her role in Todd Haynes' May December. The film follows Gracie (Moore) and her... more

01 Dec 2023 · 37 minutes
200th Episode Celebration

Krista commemorates Skip Intro's 200th episode by sharing a few special moments from over the years.

24 Nov 2023 · 14 minutes
Todd Haynes

Todd Haynes joins the show to talk about his latest film, May December. In addition to continuing Todd’s long-running creative relationships with Julianne Moore... more

17 Nov 2023 · 48 minutes
The Crown Finale (Pt. 1)

Since its initial release in November of 2016, Peter Morgan’s The Crown has captivated audiences worldwide with its meticulously-crafted telling of the... more

16 Nov 2023 · 33 minutes
From The Archive: Dwayne Johnson

This week, Krista brings back her 2021 interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. In this conversation, Johnson shares the story... more

10 Nov 2023 · 22 minutes
Shawn Levy

Shawn Levy joins the show to talk about his new limited series, All The Light We Cannot See. Based on the... more

03 Nov 2023 · 41 minutes
From The Archive: Naomi Watts

This week, Krista brings back her conversation with Naomi Watts. Watts got her big break when David Lynch cast her... more

27 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
Nicole Avant

Nicole Avant joins the show to talk about her book, "Think You'll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace,... more

18 Oct 2023 · 52 minutes
From The Archive: Gabrielle Union

This week, Krista brings back her interview with Gabrielle Union. In this conversation, Union talks about breaking ancestral trauma bonds and... more

13 Oct 2023 · 31 minutes
BECKHAM

Beckham is a new docu-series that traces David Beckham’s rise from his humble beginnings in east London to international sports... more

06 Oct 2023 · 24 minutes
From The Archive: Kate Hudson

This week, Krista brings back her 2022 interview with Kate Hudson. In this conversation, Hudson talks about what it was... more

29 Sep 2023 · 30 minutes
From The Archive: Gillian Anderson

In celebration of the conclusion of "Sex Education," Krista brings back her 2020 interview with Gillian Anderson, who stars as... more

22 Sep 2023 · 43 minutes
Welcome to Season 7!

Krista welcomes listeners back to Skip Intro, celebrates a major milestone, and introduces the question she'll be asking all of... more

15 Sep 2023 · 1 minute
From The Archive: Jennifer Lawrence

This week, Krista bringing back her 2022 conversation with Jennifer Lawrence, who at the time, had recently starred in Adam McKay's... more

07 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
From The Archive: George Clooney

This week, Krista brings back her 2020 interview with George Clooney. The Academy Award winner reflects on the arc of... more

31 Aug 2023 · 31 minutes
Uzo Aduba

This episode was recorded prior to July 14th. Uzo Aduba joins the show to talk about her role in Painkiller – a fictionalized re-telling... more

17 Aug 2023 · 44 minutes
Gal Gadot

This episode was recorded prior to July 14. Gal Gadot joins the show to discuss her latest film, Heart of Stone, which she... more

11 Aug 2023 · 31 minutes
From The Archive: Greta Gerwig

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2022 conversation with Greta Gerwig, whose film “Barbie” has taken the internet... more

03 Aug 2023 · 32 minutes
From The Archive: Brené Brown

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2019 conversation with Brené Brown. It’s incredible to think that it’s... more

27 Jul 2023 · 40 minutes
Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning joins the show to talk about Quarterback, an 8 episode docuseries series that follows the reigning Chiefs NFL MVP... more

12 Jul 2023 · 33 minutes
Farewell to Season 6

Krista bids farewell to the 6th season of Skip Intro and shares her guests' responses to the question: what do people... more

23 Jun 2023 · 7 minutes
Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union joins the show to talk about her romantic comedy, The Perfect Find. Adapted from Tia Williams' book by the same... more

22 Jun 2023 · 40 minutes
What & Why (Junior Bake Off)

Krista and Isabel share this week's What & Why, Junior Bake Off. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to... more

16 Jun 2023 · 2 minutes
Sr.

In this episode, we're bringing you a conversation with the creatives behind "Sr." – a documentary that pays tribute to the life... more

15 Jun 2023 · 26 minutes
What & Why (Emily in Paris)

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, Emily in Paris. Curious what else the Queue team is watching?... more

09 Jun 2023 · 2 minutes
Niecy Nash-Betts

Niecy Nash-Betts joins the show to talk about her portrayal of Glenda Cleveland in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.... more

08 Jun 2023 · 35 minutes
What & Why (The Law According to Lidia Poët)

Krista shares this week's What & Why, The Law According to Lidia Poët. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

02 Jun 2023 · 2 minutes
From The Archive: Eddie Murphy

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2019 conversation with Eddie Murphy. At this year's Golden Globes, Murphy received the Cecil B.... more

01 Jun 2023 · 41 minutes
What & Why (Smiley)

Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, Smiley. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over... more

26 May 2023 · 3 minutes
From The Archive: Amanda Seyfried

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2020 conversation with Amanda Seyfried. At the time, Seyfried had recently starred... more

25 May 2023 · 41 minutes
What & Why (John Mulaney: Baby J)

Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, John Mulaney: Baby J. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

19 May 2023 · 2 minutes
From The Archive: David Letterman

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2020 interview with David Letterman. This conversation was recorded at Canter's... more

18 May 2023 · 47 minutes
What & Why (Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé)

Krista and Deidre share this week's What & Why, Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé. Curious what else the Queue team... more

12 May 2023 · 3 minutes
From The Archive: Viola Davis

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2021 interview with Viola Davis. In this conversation, Davis discusses her... more

11 May 2023 · 45 minutes
What & Why (High Flying Bird)

Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, High Flying Bird. Curious what else the Queue team is watching?... more

05 May 2023 · 2 minutes
Dania Ramirez

Dania Ramirez joins the show to talk about the recent release of the second season of Sweet Tooth – a post-apocalyptic series... more

04 May 2023 · 52 minutes
What & Why (Pamela: A Love Story)

Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, Pamela, A Love Story. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

28 Apr 2023 · 4 minutes
Elizabeth Debicki

Elizabeth Debicki joins the show to talk about playing the final iteration of Princess Diana in the last two seasons... more

26 Apr 2023 · 47 minutes
What & Why (Alfred Hitchcock)

Krista shares three of Alfred Hitchcock's films for this week's What & Why. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

21 Apr 2023 · 3 minutes
Keri Russell

Keri Russell joins the show to talk about her latest role in a new political drama series, The Diplomat. Created by Debora Cahn... more

20 Apr 2023 · 35 minutes
What & Why (Full Swing)

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, Full Swing. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head... more

14 Apr 2023 · 3 minutes
Madelyn Cline

Madelyn Cline joins the show to catch up with Krista on the release of Outer Banks season 3 and her experience working on... more

13 Apr 2023 · 46 minutes
What & Why (Never Have I Ever)

Krista and Brookie share this week's What & Why, Never Have I Ever. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

07 Apr 2023 · 2 minutes
Steven Yeun

Steven Yeun joins the show to talk about his role in BEEF, which positions him opposite Ali Wong in a face-off of... more

06 Apr 2023 · 39 minutes
Behind The Wheel: A Drive to Survive Mini-series (Part 3)

Welcome to the final episode of our special mini-series dedicated to going behind the scenes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive.... more

02 Apr 2023 · 29 minutes
Behind The Wheel: A Drive to Survive Mini-series (Part 2)

Welcome back to episode two of our special mini-series dedicated to going behind the scenes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive.... more

01 Apr 2023 · 28 minutes
Behind The Wheel: A Drive to Survive Mini-Series (Part 1)

Over the next three days, we’ll be bringing you three special episodes of Skip Intro dedicated to going behind the... more

31 Mar 2023 · 21 minutes
Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe joins the show to talk about his role in the new comedy series, Unstable. Lowe and his son John... more

30 Mar 2023 · 51 minutes
What & Why (Faraway)

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, Faraway. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over... more

24 Mar 2023 · 2 minutes
What & Why (The Crown)

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, The Crown. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head... more

17 Mar 2023 · 3 minutes
What & Why (Heartbreak High)

Krista and Alyssa share this week's What & Why, Heartbreak High. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head... more

10 Mar 2023 · 2 minutes
What & Why (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt)

Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Curious what else the Queue team is watching?... more

03 Mar 2023 · 2 minutes
What & Why (My Unorthodox Life)

Krista and Ryan share this week's What & Why, My Unorthodox Life. Curious what else the Queue team is watching?... more

24 Feb 2023 · 4 minutes
What & Why (How to Change Your Mind)

Krista and Deidre share this week's What & Why, How to Change Your Mind. Curious what else the Queue team... more

17 Feb 2023 · 5 minutes
What & Why (Call My Agent)

Krista and Blaine share this week's What & Why, Call My Agent. Curious what else the Queue team is watching?... more

10 Feb 2023 · 2 minutes
What & Why (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery)

Krista shares this week's What & Why, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

03 Feb 2023 · 2 minutes
What & Why (Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio)

Krista and Ryan share this week's What & Why, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

27 Jan 2023 · 8 minutes
Farewell to Season 5

Krista wraps up season 5 of the show and shares a few of her favorite quotes.

25 Jan 2023 · 11 minutes
What & Why (The Good Nurse)

Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, The Good Nurse. Curious what else the Queue team is watching?... more

20 Jan 2023 · 2 minutes
Edward Norton

Edward Norton joins the show to talk about his role as the tech billionaire Miles Bron in Rian Johnson's thrilling whodunit,... more

18 Jan 2023 · 28 minutes
What & Why (All Quiet on the Western Front)

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, All Quiet on the Western Front. Curious what else the Queue... more

13 Jan 2023 · 3 minutes
Christian Bale & Scott Cooper

Christian Bale and Scott Cooper join the show to talk about their latest collaboration, The Pale Blue Eye. Set at West Point... more

11 Jan 2023 · 42 minutes
What & Why (The Empress)

Krista and Blaine share this week's What & Why, The Empress. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head... more

06 Jan 2023 · 3 minutes
Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe joins the show to talk about her role in Rian Johnson's whodunit, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Monáe explains... more

04 Jan 2023 · 33 minutes
What & Why (Single All The Way)

Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, Single All The Way. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

23 Dec 2022 · 2 minutes
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

In 2019, writer, director, and producer Rian Johnson captured the world’s attention with his witty, star studded whodunit, Knives Out.... more

23 Dec 2022 · 32 minutes
What & Why (Enola Holmes)

Krista and Alyssa share this week's What & Why, Enola Holmes 1 &2. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

16 Dec 2022 · 3 minutes
Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig joins the show to talk about her role in Noah Baumbach's latest film, White Noise. Based on Don DeLillo’s 1985... more

14 Dec 2022 · 35 minutes
Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro joins the show to talk about his latest film, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. Brought to life using classic... more

09 Dec 2022 · 42 minutes
What & Why (The Wonder)

Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, The Wonder. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head... more

02 Dec 2022 · 2 minutes
Rian Johnson

Rian Johnson joins the show to chat with Krista about his Knives Out follow up, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, which he... more

30 Nov 2022 · 26 minutes
What & Why (Point Break)

Krista and Isabel share this week's What & Why, Point Break. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head... more

25 Nov 2022 · 5 minutes
Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson joins the show to talk about her role in the wildly anticipated follow up to Rian Johnson’s Knives Out,... more

23 Nov 2022 · 50 minutes
What & Why (He's Just Not That Into You)

Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, He's Just Not That Into You. Curious what else the Queue... more

18 Nov 2022 · 4 minutes
Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh joins the show to talk about her latest film, The Wonder. Directed by Sebastián Lelio and based on Emma... more

16 Nov 2022 · 39 minutes
What & Why (Love Is Blind)

Krista and Alyssa share this week's What & Why, Love Is Blind. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head... more

11 Nov 2022 · 10 minutes
The Crown: The Official Podcast (Queen Victoria Syndrome)

In celebration of the series' return, Skip Intro is hosting the first episode of The Crown: The Official Podcast’s 5th... more

09 Nov 2022 · 50 minutes
Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown joins the show to talk about her latest film, Enola Holmes 2, which she stars in and... more

04 Nov 2022 · 28 minutes
What & Why (Risky Business)

Krista share's this week's What & Why, Risky Business. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to... more

04 Nov 2022 · 3 minutes
Hillary & Chelsea Clinton

Krista sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, who (alongside their production company HiddenLight)... more

02 Nov 2022 · 31 minutes
What & Why (Mindhunter)

Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, Mindhunter. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over... more

28 Oct 2022 · 2 minutes
The Good Nurse

Based on the book by Charles Graeber, The Good Nurse tells the story of Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain), a compassionate... more

26 Oct 2022 · 30 minutes
What & Why (The Watcher)

Krista, Brookie, & Blaine share this week's What & Why, The Watcher. Curious what else the Queue team is watching?... more

21 Oct 2022 · 8 minutes
Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne joins the show to talk about his role as Charles Cullen in Tobias Lindholm's chilling new thriller, The Good... more

19 Oct 2022 · 25 minutes
What & Why (Formula 1: Drive to Survive)

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Curious what else the Queue team is... more

14 Oct 2022 · 6 minutes
Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts joins the show to talk about her role in the eerie ensemble drama The Watcher. Inspired by the true story... more

13 Oct 2022 · 34 minutes
Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis joins the show to talk about her upcoming film, Luckiest Girl Alive. Based on the novel by Jessica... more

05 Oct 2022 · 35 minutes
What & Why (The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist)

Welcome to What & Why, a new segment on Skip Intro where we tell you what's streaming on Netflix, and... more

30 Sep 2022 · 2 minutes
Tyler Perry

Krista sits down with Tyler Perry at the Toronto International Film Festival to talk about his latest film, A Jazzman's Blues. Penned... more

23 Sep 2022 · 29 minutes
Welcome to Season 5!

Krista takes a look back at her favorite responses on last season's theme: ambition. Plus, she reveals what we'll be... more

22 Sep 2022 · 9 minutes
Fall Preview

With so many highly anticipated titles coming to Netflix this fall, it can be hard to keep track of what... more

30 Aug 2022 · 24 minutes
Farewell to Season 4

Krista reflects on her favorite moments from the past 12 episodes and prepares to hit the road for the fall... more

27 Jul 2022 · 6 minutes
Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling joins the show to talk about his new role in the Russo brother's epic action film, The Gray Man.... more

23 Jul 2022 · 26 minutes
And The Nominees Are...

The 2022 Emmy nominations are finally here! In celebration of today's announcement, Krista walks us through the talent and series... more

13 Jul 2022 · 25 minutes
Julia Garner

Julia Garner joins the show to talk about the conclusion of Ozark and her work on the Shondaland series, Inventing Anna.  Garner details her... more

22 Jun 2022 · 53 minutes
Natasha Lyonne

Four-time Emmy nominee Natasha Lyonne joins the show to talk about the past, the present, and the highly-acclaimed second season... more

15 Jun 2022 · 48 minutes
Ozark Finale with Bill Keith

Netflix Queue's resident Ozark expert Bill Keith joins Krista once again to discuss the series finale! The pair share their... more

08 Jun 2022 · 51 minutes
Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley joins the show to talk about her role in Maid, the Netflix limited series inspired by Stephanie Land's New... more

01 Jun 2022 · 29 minutes
The Duffer Brothers

In anticipation of Stranger Things returning to Netflix, Matt and Ross Duffer join the show to provide insight into the series and... more

25 May 2022 · 49 minutes
Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery joins the podcast to talk about her role as Kate Woodcroft in the six-part series Anatomy of a Scandal.   Dockery explains... more

18 May 2022 · 38 minutes
Grace and Frankie

In celebration of the groundbreaking series Grace and Frankie coming to a close, we're bringing together two conversations with the... more

11 May 2022 · 31 minutes
Jason Bateman & Chris Mundy

Lead actor, director, and producer Jason Bateman and showrunner Chris Mundy join the podcast to discuss the grand finale of... more

03 May 2022 · 42 minutes
Inventing Anna with Derek Blasberg

Journalist, author, and influencer's influencer Derek Blasberg joins the show to chat with Krista about life, fashion, and the Shondaland... more

27 Apr 2022 · 41 minutes
Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller joins the show to talk about her performance as Sophie Whitehouse in the six-part series, Anatomy Of A... more

20 Apr 2022 · 32 minutes
Introducing: Skip Intro

Krista gives some updates on the podcast and unveils the show's new title!

13 Apr 2022 · 2 minutes
Welcome to Season 4

Krista introduces the new theme for season 4 of the show!

23 Feb 2022 · 1 minute
Season 3 in Review: Fear

Over the course of season 3, Krista discussed the subject of fear with each of her guests. In this episode,... more

16 Feb 2022 · 29 minutes
Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence joins the show to talk about her performance in Don't Look Up, Adam McKay's new disaster comedy which... more

09 Feb 2022 · 28 minutes
The Last Movie Ever Made: Apocalypse Vow

Present Company is hosting the 6th and final episode of Don't Look Up writer/director Adam McKay's podcast, The Last Movie Ever... more

04 Feb 2022 · 48 minutes
Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons joins the show to talk about his performance as George Burbank in Jane Campion's much anticipated new film,... more

26 Jan 2022 · 32 minutes
Ozark Season 4: What You Need To Know

In anticipation of Ozark's return to Netflix, Krista checks in with Netflix Queue's resident Ozark expert, Bill Keith, who catches... more

19 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch joins the show to talk about his performance as Phil Burbank in Jane Campion's much anticipated film, The Power Of The... more

12 Jan 2022 · 39 minutes
More Like This: Maggie Gyllenhaal & Olivia Wilde

Welcome to the the 3rd and final episode of the Present Company mini-series,More Like This. Today, we're at the London Hotel in... more

03 Jan 2022 · 32 minutes
More Like This: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Rob Marshall

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Present Company mini-series, More Like This. Today, we’re at the School of Visual... more

03 Jan 2022 · 31 minutes
More Like This: Jane Campion & Kimberly Peirce

Welcome to the 1st episode of the Present Company mini-series, More Like This. Today, we're at the Directors Guild of... more

03 Jan 2022 · 43 minutes
The Lost Daughter

Over the past few months, Krista sat down separately with Maggie Gyllenhaal and a few of the actors behind her feature... more

31 Dec 2021 · 28 minutes
2021 Year In Review

In this episode, Krista takes a look back at some of her favorite Present Company moments of 2021.

22 Dec 2021 · 9 minutes
Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal joins the show to talk about her feature directorial debut, The Lost Daughter. Adapted from pseudonymous Italian novelist... more

17 Dec 2021 · 29 minutes
Adam McKay

Adam McKay joins the show to talk about his new disaster comedy, Don't Look Up. The film boasts a massive star-studded cast,... more

15 Dec 2021 · 43 minutes
The Power Of The Dog

Over the past few months, Krista sat down separately with the cast of Jane Campion’s new film, The Power of... more

10 Dec 2021 · 29 minutes
Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman joins the show to talk about her performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal's feature directorial debut, The Lost Daughter. Adapted from Elena Ferrante's... more

08 Dec 2021 · 34 minutes
Kodi Smit-McPhee

Kodi Smit-McPhee joins the show to talk about his performance as Peter Gordon in Jane Campion's much anticipated film, The Power Of... more

03 Dec 2021 · 31 minutes
Halle Berry

Halle Berry joins the show to talk about her directorial debut, Bruised. The film follows Jackie Justice (Halle Berry), a disgraced MMA fighter... more

24 Nov 2021 · 43 minutes
Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson joins the show to talk about his new action comedy, Red Notice. The film follows John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson), an... more

11 Nov 2021 · 29 minutes
Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield sits down to discuss his latest film tick, tick…BOOM!, in which he plays Jonathan Larson, the American playwright and... more

05 Nov 2021 · 54 minutes
Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall joins the show to talk about her feature directorial debut, Passing. The film follows two Black women (Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga) who... more

29 Oct 2021 · 42 minutes
Regina King

Regina King joins the show to talk about her performance as Trudy Smith in the epic Western, The Harder They Fall. The... more

22 Oct 2021 · 38 minutes
Jeymes Samuel

Jeymes Samuel joins the show to talk about his feature directorial debut, The Harder They Fall. The film follows Nat Love (Jonathan... more

15 Oct 2021 · 48 minutes
Dakota Johnson

Welcome back to another episode of Present Company On The Road! In this interview, Krista sits down with Dakota Johnson at the... more

08 Oct 2021 · 28 minutes
Kirsten Dunst

Welcome to the first episode of Present Company On The Road -- a brand new segment bringing you to some of the... more

01 Oct 2021 · 31 minutes
Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal joins the show to talk about his latest film, The Guilty, in which he plays Joe Baylor, a... more

24 Sep 2021 · 33 minutes
Welcome to Season 3!

In this special mini episode of Present Company, Krista reflects on her recent trip to the Telluride Film Festival and... more

17 Sep 2021 · 9 minutes
Omar Sy

Omar Sy joins Present Company to discuss his hit series “Lupin.” The worldwide success of the show is the the... more

27 Aug 2021 · 45 minutes
Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor joins the show to discuss his tour de force performance in “Halston,” the limited series in which he... more

20 Aug 2021 · 46 minutes
Joey King

Joey King joins the show to discuss the third and final instalment of her global franchise hit “The Kissing Booth.”... more

11 Aug 2021 · 43 minutes
Michael Douglas

Across the years, Michael Douglas’ films have captured the spirit of the times and audiences’ imaginations, from “Wall Street” and... more

28 May 2021 · 36 minutes
Josh O'Connor

Across two seasons of “The Crown,” Josh O’Connor has delivered a critically acclaimed and award-winning performance as Prince Charles. In... more

21 May 2021 · 37 minutes
Jessie Mei Li

British breakout Jessie Mei Li joins Present Company to discuss “Shadow and Bone,” the phenomenon based on Leigh Bardugo’s best-selling... more

10 May 2021 · 24 minutes
Kelvin Harrison Jr.

At 26 years-old, Kelvin Harrison Jr. has already delivered a series of critically lauded, commanding performances, in films like “Luce,”... more

07 May 2021 · 33 minutes
Melissa McCarthy & Octavia Spencer

In this episode, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer sit down to discuss their new action comedy “Thunder Force,” in which... more

09 Apr 2021 · 30 minutes
Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner joins the show to discuss “Yes Day,” the hit family comedy based on the book by Amy Krouse... more

02 Apr 2021 · 43 minutes
Eve Hewson

Eve Hewson joins host Krista Smith to discuss “Behind Her Eyes,” the mind-bending limited series created by Steve Lightfoot and... more

19 Mar 2021 · 25 minutes
Viola Davis

Over the course of her 33 year career, Viola Davis’ body of work has been celebrated from stage to screen,... more

04 Mar 2021 · 45 minutes
Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas joins the show from London to discuss her latest feature film “The White Tiger," written and directed... more

22 Jan 2021 · 25 minutes
Emma Corrin

Emma Corrin’s acting career had only just begun when she landed the role of Princess Diana in The Crown, and... more

15 Jan 2021 · 32 minutes
Gary Oldman

Academy Award winner Gary Oldman joins the show to discuss his extraordinary performance in David Fincher’s new film “Mank,” which... more

13 Jan 2021 · 50 minutes
Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby joins the show to discuss her haunting portrayal of a young mother who experiences an unfathomable loss in... more

06 Jan 2021 · 41 minutes
George Clooney

George Clooney joins the show to discuss his latest film “The Midnight Sky,” based on the novel “Good Morning, Midnight” by Lily... more

22 Dec 2020 · 55 minutes
Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin, one of Hollywood's most celebrated storytellers, and the writer and director of this year's "The Trial of the... more

18 Dec 2020 · 32 minutes
Lily Collins

Lily Collins joins the show to discuss her performance in David Fincher's new film, “Mank,” in which she plays Rita... more

11 Dec 2020 · 49 minutes
Amanda Seyfried

Throughout her career, Amanda Seyfried’s range has been center stage, from her roles in "Mean Girls” to “Lovelace” and “Les... more

04 Dec 2020 · 42 minutes
Amy Adams

Six-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams joins the show to discuss her latest film “Hillbilly Elegy,” based on the bestselling... more

25 Nov 2020 · 53 minutes
Michelle Buteau

Actress, comedian, author, and podcaster Michelle Buteau joins the show to discuss her uproarious new Netflix special: “Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia.”... more

30 Sep 2020 · 41 minutes
Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown sat down with Present Company to discuss her latest Netflix project, “Enola Holmes,” in which she plays... more

23 Sep 2020 · 28 minutes
Sarah Paulson

Emmy-winning actress Sarah Paulson joins the show to discuss her riveting new drama series “Ratched,” created by Ryan Murphy, her... more

18 Sep 2020 · 36 minutes
The Breakout: Tom Pelphrey

Tom Pelphrey joins the show to talk about his much-discussed performance as Ben, brother to Laura Linney’s Wendy Byrde, on... more

31 Jul 2020 · 51 minutes
Charlize Theron

As an Academy-Award winning actress, producer of critically acclaimed film and television, long-time activist, and single mom, Charlize Theron has... more

10 Jul 2020 · 37 minutes
Lenox Hill's Amanda Little-Richardson

The documentary series “Lenox Hill,” directed by Ruthie Shatz and Adi Barash, has captivated viewers with its intimate portrait of... more

03 Jul 2020 · 34 minutes
Shira Haas

Shira Haas joins the show to discuss her astonishing performance in “Unorthodox,” the Netflix original limited series about a young... more

19 Jun 2020 · 37 minutes
Laura Linney

Over the course of three decades, Laura Linney’s body of work has spanned the worlds of theater, film, and television,... more

12 Jun 2020 · 47 minutes
Lisa Kudrow

In the decade that “Friends” was on the air, from 1994-2004, Lisa Kudrow experienced the heights of fame and success... more

05 Jun 2020 · 47 minutes
Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani joins the show fresh off the success of his new hit movie “The Lovebirds,” the romantic comedy in... more

29 May 2020 · 49 minutes
David Letterman

David Letterman joins the show and reflects back on his early career and explains why he thinks the high time... more

22 May 2020 · 49 minutes
Patton Oswalt

As an actor, writer, and Emmy-winning comedian, Patton Oswalt has created a vast body of work, from his stand-up specials... more

15 May 2020 · 34 minutes
Jon Hamm

It took Jon Hamm ten years of hard work in Hollywood before he got “Mad Men” and made not only... more

12 May 2020 · 48 minutes
Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones joins the show to discuss her new comedy series #blackAF from Kenya Barris, the creator of "Black-ish” and... more

17 Apr 2020 · 51 minutes
Nick Kroll

From his critically acclaimed sketch series “Kroll Show” to his many roles in film and television, his Broadway show "Oh,... more

20 Mar 2020 · 50 minutes
Rodarte

The story of the fashion house Rodarte began with two cinephile sisters, Kate and Laura Mulleavy, living in a sleepy... more

06 Mar 2020 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Cheer’s Coach Monica

In today’s episode, Coach Monica Aldama joins the show to discuss "Cheer," the Netflix documentary series that everyone’s talking about,... more

14 Feb 2020 · 35 minutes
Scarlett Johansson

In this episode, two-time Academy Award nominee Scarlett Johansson joins the show to talk about her new film “Marriage Story,”... more

03 Feb 2020 · 27 minutes
Whitney Cummings

By the time she was 29, Whitney Cummings had not one but two network television shows on air: “Whitney,” and... more

30 Jan 2020 · 56 minutes
Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson joins the show to discuss the second season of the heartfelt and hilariously awkward “Sex Education,” in which... more

17 Jan 2020 · 43 minutes
RuPaul and Michael Patrick King

RuPaul and Michael Patrick King join the show to discuss their new show “AJ & The Queen,” a heartfelt, gritty... more

10 Jan 2020 · 53 minutes
Adam Driver

Adam Driver joins the show to discuss his new film “Marriage Story,” from Academy Award nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach, in... more

07 Jan 2020 · 33 minutes
Alan Alda

America fell in love with Alan Alda as Hawkeye Pierce in the legendary show M*A*S*H, for which he received a... more

16 Dec 2019 · 45 minutes
Jenny Slate

Jenny Slate joins the show to discuss her Netflix special “Stage Fright” -- which combines her stand-up with personal clips... more

10 Dec 2019 · 45 minutes
Noah Baumbach

Academy Award nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach joins the show to discuss his new film, the critically acclaimed “Marriage Story.” Starring... more

05 Dec 2019 · 38 minutes
Paul Rudd

With his flawless comedic timing and instinct for capturing the frustrations of the everyman, Paul Rudd has carved a singular... more

27 Nov 2019 · 44 minutes
Sir Anthony Hopkins

In this special episode, Oscar-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins joins the show (he prefers to be addressed as Tony), to discuss... more

21 Nov 2019 · 46 minutes
Laura Dern

During the course of her career, Laura Dern, the daughter of actors Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern, has carved her... more

14 Nov 2019 · 45 minutes
The Breakout: Kiernan Shipka

“Mad Men” fans watched Kiernan Shipka grow up on the small screen in her role as Sally Draper, the daughter... more

08 Nov 2019 · 36 minutes
Demi Moore

For this special episode, Krista traveled to San Francisco to interview Demi Moore in front of a sold-out crowd at... more

25 Oct 2019 · 58 minutes
The Breakout: Zoey Deutch

In this episode, Krista sits down with Zoey Deutch, one of Hollywood’s most sought after and poised young talents. For Deutch... more

18 Oct 2019 · 39 minutes
The Breakout: Kaitlyn Dever

At just 22 years-old, Kaitlyn Dever has already been acting for more than a decade, amassing a long list of... more

13 Sep 2019 · 33 minutes
Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen has created some of the most unforgettable characters of the modern age, from Ali G to Bruno... more

06 Sep 2019 · 42 minutes
The Breakout: Julia Garner

Julia Garner joins the show to discuss her Emmy-nominated performance as the tough yet vulnerable Ruth Langmore on “Ozark.” She... more

22 Aug 2019 · 33 minutes
Eddie Murphy

Comedy legend Eddie Murphy joins the show to reflect upon his trailblazing career and to discuss his new film “Dolemite... more

15 Aug 2019 · 42 minutes
Brené Brown

In 2010, a research professor by the name of Brené Brown walked onto the TEDxHouston stage and delivered her talk,... more

31 Jul 2019 · 41 minutes
Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige joins the show for an in-depth discussion about her life, her career, and the faith that has... more

26 Jul 2019 · 23 minutes
Marta Kauffman

Emmy-winning showrunner Marta Kauffman discusses the arc of her epic career, from her early struggles in New York to the... more

24 Jul 2019 · 29 minutes
Betty Gilpin

Betty Gilpin sits down to discuss her journey as an actor and her work on GLOW, the show from Liz... more

19 Jul 2019 · 18 minutes
The Breakout: Cody Fern

With his breakout role in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace,” his performance in “American Horror Story,” and his turn as... more

17 Jul 2019 · 35 minutes
Hasan Minhaj

Krista is joined by Hasan Minhaj who, in a few short years, has leap-frogged from being a senior correspondent on... more

12 Jul 2019 · 48 minutes
Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton was just 20 years-old when he won the Academy Award for his performance as the angst-ridden teenager in... more

11 Jul 2019 · 31 minutes
The Breakout: Kathryn Newton

Krista sits down with Kathryn Newton, the 22 year-old breakout who stars in “The Society,” the Netflix show from creator... more

05 Jul 2019 · 25 minutes
Nicole Avant

Nicole Avant joins the show to discuss “The Black Godfather,” the documentary she produced about her father, the legendary music... more

28 Jun 2019 · 40 minutes
Linda Cardellini

Linda Cardellini sits down to discuss “Dead to Me,” the show that’s captivated audiences and critics alike. Created by Liz... more

21 Jun 2019 · 31 minutes
The Breakout: Jharrel Jerome

In this episode, Krista talks to 21 year-old actor Jharrel Jerome who, despite his youth, has already appeared in a... more

20 Jun 2019 · 36 minutes
Jason Bateman

As an actor, director and producer, Jason Bateman’s all-or-nothing commitment has propelled him to success on both the big and... more

20 Jun 2019 · 37 minutes
Renée Zellweger

Welcome to the first episode of Present Company with Krista Smith. In this episode, Krista sits down with Oscar-winning actress... more

14 Jun 2019 · 38 minutes
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As an actor, director and producer, Jason Bateman’s all-or-nothing commitment has propelled him to success on both the big and small screen,... more