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 discussing in season 5!
Sep 22, 2022•10 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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Episodes
Fall Preview
With so many highly anticipated titles coming to Netflix this fall, it can be hard to keep track of what should be on your watch list. But have no fear! In this special bonus episode of Skip Intro, Krista and Henry Goldblatt (Executive Editor of Tudum -- the official Netflix site to fuel your fandom for the shows and movies you love) join forces to break down their must-see top 3: the star studded "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," Noah Baumbach's "White Noise," and the 5th season of "The Crow...
Aug 30, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Farewell to Season 4
Krista reflects on her favorite moments from the past 12 episodes and prepares to hit the road for the fall film festival season.
Jul 27, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling joins the show to talk about his new role in the Russo brother's epic action film, The Gray Man. Gosling plays Sierra Six, a tough-as-nails CIA asset who uncovers agency secrets, triggering a global manhunt to take him down. A long-time action fan, Gosling explains how his childhood love of the genre inspired him to take on the highly ambitious project, describes the collaborative on-set environment the Russo's created, and shares how he prepared for the role. Gosling also details h...
Jul 23, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 14
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 we've featured on Skip Intro that are now in the running.
Jul 13, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 13
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 visit with Anna Delvey at the Albion Correctional Facility, picks her favorite look from the series, and explains the challenges of filming Inventing Anna and the final season of Ozark simultaneously. Later on, Garner breaks down a few key scenes from the final season of Ozark, recounts the moment she learned the fate of her character Ruth Langmore, and take...
Jun 22, 2022•53 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Natasha Lyonne
Four-time Emmy nominee Natasha Lyonne joins the show to talk about the past, the present, and the highly-acclaimed second season of Russian Doll. Natasha recounts the long road that led her and Amy Poehler to create the wonderfully off-kilter world of Nadia Vulvokov, shares what made her fall in love with directing, and describes the new challenges season 2 presents its protagonists from both a writing and acting perspective. Natasha also reveals who she would choose to go on a time-travel adven...
Jun 15, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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 thoughts on Laura Linney's directorial debut, break down a few shocking scenes, and deliberate over what an Ozark spinoff might look like.
Jun 08, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley joins the show to talk about her role in Maid, the Netflix limited series inspired by Stephanie Land's New York Times best-selling memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive. Margaret plays Alex, a young mother struggling to overcome poverty and homelessness after escaping from an abusive relationship. In this interview, Qualley shares what made her the most nervous going into the series, details what it was like to act alongside her mother Andie MacDowell ...
Jun 01, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 give listeners a first look at season 4! The duo share their unique introduction to filmmaking (a fascination that began in kindergarten after seeing Tim Burton's Batman), get to the bottom of what makes their partnership so effective, and walk us through how the Stranger Things universe has developed over the course of four seasons. They also discuss how casting Win...
May 25, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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 how she prepared to play a barrister, details getting to work with co-star Sienna Miller, and breaks down a few of her favorite scenes from the series. She also reflects on the surreal experience of gaining international fame as Downton Abbey's Lady Mary, shares details on her and Michael Fox's recently released album "The Watching Silence " and tells listener...
May 18, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Grace and Frankie
In celebration of the groundbreaking series Grace and Frankie coming to a close, we're bringing together two conversations with the incredible women behind its success -- stars Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin and creator Marta Kauffman. Fonda, Tomlin, and Kauffman reflect on their final day of shooting, Dolly Parton's guest appearance, what they've learned from each other over the past seven years, and the current state of the industry. Fonda and Tomlin also discuss the longevity of their 1980's cl...
May 11, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Jason Bateman & Chris Mundy
Lead actor, director, and producer Jason Bateman and showrunner Chris Mundy join the podcast to discuss the grand finale of Ozark! There will be spoilers, so be sure to catch up on the final season before proceeding any further. Bateman and Mundy detail the difficult writers' room conversations that lead to the fate of our favorite characters, provide their reasoning behind the finale's most surprising twists and turns, and break down a few standout scenes. The duo also reflects on their partner...
May 03, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 series, Inventing Anna. Blasberg (who made his way into the NYC fashion and celebrity worlds around the time that the real-life Anna Delvey was busy conning the city’s elite), shares his close encounters with the savvy swindler, talks about the show's iconic locations, and discusses its presentation of elite culture.
Apr 27, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller joins the show to talk about her performance as Sophie Whitehouse in the six-part series, Anatomy Of A Scandal. Miller discusses why she was drawn to the project, touches on working with co-star Michelle Dockery, and describes the effects of working with a script that triggered memories from her own past experiences. Miller also reflects on what it was like to head off to boarding school at 8 years-old, speaks candidly about being hounded by the paparazzi as a young actress, and sh...
Apr 20, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Introducing: Skip Intro
Krista gives some updates on the podcast and unveils the show's new title!
Apr 13, 2022•2 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 4
Krista introduces the new theme for season 4 of the show!
Feb 23, 2022•2 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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, she reflects on that theme and shares the most impactful responses it elicited.
Feb 16, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence joins the show to talk about her performance in Don't Look Up, Adam McKay's new disaster comedy which has picked up four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. In this interview, Lawrence shares why she was so quick to jump on board the film, how Adam McKay tricked her into improving on set, and what it was like to work with Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet. Lawrence also describes how preparing to bring her first child into the world has shaped her relationship with...
Feb 09, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 26
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 Made! The series details what happened when a cast and crew came together to make a disaster comedy, while living through a series of very uncomedic disasters. In this episode, Jennifer Lawrence worries about how to film her mid-pandemic make out scene with Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio helps choose the soundtrack to the end of the world, and Adam McKay discusses...
Feb 04, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Jesse Plemons
Jesse Plemons joins the show to talk about his performance as George Burbank in Jane Campion's much anticipated new film, The Power Of The Dog. Set in 1920's Montana, the film follows rancher Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his brother George. When George brings home his new wife Rose (Kirsten Dunst) and her son Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee), Phil responds to the pair with mocking cruelty, until the unexpected happens. In this interview, Plemons talks about what drew him to his character Geor...
Jan 26, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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 us up on everything we need to know before tuning into season 4 (part 1) this Friday. Later on, Krista takes a look back at her previous Ozark conversations with Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, and Tom Pelphrey.
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 Dog. Set in 1920's Montana, the film follows rancher Phil and his brother George (Jesse Plemons). When George brings home his new wife Rose (Kirsten Dunst) and her son Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee), Phil responds to the pair with mocking cruelty, until the unexpected happens. In this interview, Cumberbatch reflects on the personal significance and excitement of m...
Jan 12, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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 Los Angeles, where we'll hear from Maggie Gyllenhaal on her feature directorial debut, The Lost Daughter. This conversation will be led by actress and filmmaker Olivia Wilde, who made her own directorial debut back in 2019 with the beloved coming-of-age comedy, Booksmart.
Jan 03, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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 Arts Theater in New York City, about to hear from Lin-Manuel Miranda on his directorial debut, Tick, Tick...Boom. This conversation will be led by film and theater director, producer, and choreographer Rob Marshall, who has captured our hearts over the years with films such as Annie, Chicago, and Memories of a Geisha.
Jan 03, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 America in Los Angeles, about to hear from writer & director Jane Campion on how her breathtaking film, The Power of The Dog, came to life. This conversation will be led by filmmaker Kimberly Peirce, who made waves in 1999 with her groundbreaking debut feature film, Boys Don't Cry.
Jan 03, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 19
The Lost Daughter
Over the past few months, Krista sat down separately with Maggie Gyllenhaal and a few of the actors behind her feature directorial debut, The Lost Daughter. Today, she takes a deep dive into those conversations, to bring together the perspectives and experiences of the people who brought this film to life.
Dec 31, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 18
2021 Year In Review
In this episode, Krista takes a look back at some of her favorite Present Company moments of 2021.
Dec 22, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal joins the show to talk about her feature directorial debut, The Lost Daughter. Adapted from pseudonymous Italian novelist Elena Ferrante's book by the same name, The Lost Daughter follows Leda (Olivia Colman), a college professor vacationing in Greece who becomes obsessed with a young mother and daughter that she encounters at the beach. Over the course of Leda's trip, her proximity to the duo prompts memories from her own early days of motherhood, forcing Leda to confront her ...
Dec 17, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Rob Morgan, Timothée Chalamet, Cate Blanchett, Tyler Perry, and Ariana Grande. In this interview, McKay shares the unlikely initial source of inspiration for the project, details how he assembled his knockout cast, and discusses the essential role that improv played on set. McKay also describes how h...
Dec 15, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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