Skip Intro

Apr 04 2025 258 ep. 30 mins 1.4k
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Skip Intro with Krista Smith is an award-winning show with new episodes every other week. It brings you dynamic conversations with the exceptional people behind your favorite shows, films, specials, and documentaries on Netflix.

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Michelle Buteau

Apr 04 2025 31 mins  
Michelle Buteau chats with Krista Smith in New York for the return of Survival of the Thickest (Season 2). Buteau stars as the vibrant and charming Mavis Beaumont — a resilient stylist determined to pioneer a space for the women often ignored in a world of high-fashion. Buteau shares on Skip Intro what it took to overcome rejection in her own life, how to stand in your power, an

Kaitlyn Dever

Mar 07 2025 29 mins  
Kaitlyn Dever returns to Skip Intro after six years of continuing to build her craft as a dynamic actor and talented musician. Dever talks about how her latest role in Apple Cider Vinegar came to her at a poignant time in her life, the recent passing of her mother from breast cancer, and what still brings her the most joy on set after being in the business for nearly two decades.

Jane Fonda & Troy Garity

Feb 28 2025 38 mins  
Jane Fonda and her son Troy Garity join our show the week of the 2025 SAG Awards, where Fonda was honored with SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute — the Life Achievement Award. She talks about the origin of her iconic Klute shag haircut, how she once fought off a bear in New Mexico, and what she looks forward to doing next in her best decade yet. Garity shares the helpful advice his mo

From The Archive: Kate Hudson

Feb 21 2025 26 mins  
Kate Hudson stars in the new comedy series, Running Point, out February 27. Back in 2022, Hudson caught up with Krista Smith on life outside of Hollywood — being a mom of three, her business ventures, a deep love for music, and so much more. Since that interview, Hudson released her first debut album, Glorious. We're excited to bring back that conversation, including some never-

From The Archive: Renée Zellweger

Feb 14 2025 34 mins  
This week, Krista Smith brings back a very special interview — the first guest of 254 episodes was none other than Renée Zellweger. Zellweger's timeless talent has won her numerous awards across dynamic roles, and you can still see her performances in WHAT / IF, Judy, and Cinderella Man on Netflix. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

From The Archive: Kaitlyn Dever

Feb 07 2025 20 mins  
Kaitlyn Dever stars in the new limited series, Apple Cider Vinegar. Inspired by true events, Dever takes on the role of Belle Gibson, a young woman who was at the center of a massive pseudoscience scam in Australia. This week, Krista Smith brings back her 2019 interview with Dever. At the time, Dever received critical praise for her roles in Booksmart and Unbelievable. She also w

From The Archive: Betty Gilpin

Jan 31 2025 18 mins  
Betty Gilpin stars in the gripping limited series, American Primeval. Gilpin plays a mother fleeing from her past, with her young son, in the unforgiving and brutal wild west. But American Primeval is no traditional Western. This week, Krista Smith brings back her 2019 interview with Gilpin. At the time, Gilpin starred in the Netflix comedy series, GLOW. Gilpin also went on to p

BONUS | Now On Netflix: American Primeval & Back in Action

Jan 24 2025 17 mins  
In a difficult start to 2025, Krista Smith addresses the devastating fires that have spread throughout Los Angeles. We hope this bonus episode of Now On Netflix can provide a little bit of respite. Jessica Shaw is joined by Keely Flaherty from Tudum for a deeper dive into the gripping limited series, American Primeval, starring Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch. Then also talk about

Cameron Diaz

Jan 17 2025 41 mins  
Cameron Diaz joins the show to talk about her new movie, Back in Action. Diaz and Jamie Foxx co-star as Emily and Matt — two secret agents who give up their careers to start a family. But when their cover is blown, the couple is dragged back into the world of espionage that they thought they left behind. Diaz explains what made her say yes to Back in Action after a 10-year hiatu

Karla Sofía Gascón

Jan 10 2025 18 mins  
Karla Sofía Gascón joins the show to talk about her experience starring in Jacques Audiard’s bold, genre-defying film, Emilia Pérez. Gascón plays the title character – a menacing cartel leader who fakes her own death to live authentically as her true self. Gascón shares her initial reaction to the script and the intense preparation that followed, describes the lengthy pr