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 podcast, journalist and author Tre’vell Anderson builds a world of context by bringing you insights, anecdotes and behind-the-scenes perspectives through conversation with the artists who made the film. You'll also hear from scholars, journalists and activists as they wrestle with the legacy of Bayard Rustin, one of the civil righ...
Dec 09, 2023•42 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Julianne Moore joins the show to talk about her role in Todd Haynes' May December. The film follows Gracie (Moore) and her husband Joe (Charles Melton), whose notorious romance gripped the nation when it made tabloid news twenty years ago. When a Hollywood actress (Natalie Portman) meets them to do research for a film about their past, the couple buckles under the pressure. Moore reflects on meeting Haynes while auditioning for his 1995 film Safe and explains how it led to their long-running cre...
Dec 01, 2023•37 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Krista commemorates Skip Intro's 200th episode by sharing a few special moments from over the years.
Nov 24, 2023•15 min•Season 7Ep. 12
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 and independent film producer Christine Vachon, "May December" marks his first collaboration with Natalie Portman, who produced and stars in the film. "May December" follows Gracie (Julianne Moore) and her husband Joe (Charles Melton), whose notorious romance gripped the nation when it made tabloid news twenty years ago. When a Hollywood...
Nov 17, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Since its initial release in November of 2016, Peter Morgan’s The Crown has captivated audiences worldwide with its meticulously-crafted telling of the public and private lives of The Royal Family, and their impact on the 2nd half of the 20th century. Today, season 6 part 1, was released on Netflix. These first four episodes continue Princess Diana’s story, by exploring the events surrounding her tragic death in 1997. In honor of her character’s final chapter, and the beginning of The Crown’s co...
Nov 16, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 10
This week, Krista brings back her 2021 interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. In this conversation, Johnson shares the story behind the name of his company, Seven Bucks Productions, describes how he finds peace in his daily routine, and explains how he and his family navigate the demands of his job as a unit. He also speaks candidly about the fear and vulnerability he faced when transitioning from the world of WWE to Hollywood, shares the evolution of his journey through fatherhood, and offer...
Nov 10, 2023•23 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Shawn Levy joins the show to talk about his new limited series, All The Light We Cannot See. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, it follows Marie-Laure (Aria Mia Loberti), a blind French girl who has fled German-occupied Paris and taken refuge in St. Malo, where she transmits clandestine radio broadcasts as part of the Resistance. Marie-Laure's path collides with Werner (Louis Hofmann), a brilliant teenager enlisted by Hitler’s regime to track down illegal broadcasts. However, Werner shar...
Nov 03, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 8
This week, Krista brings back her conversation with Naomi Watts. Watts got her big break when David Lynch cast her in his 2001 tour de force, Mulholland Drive. Her performance earned the world’s attention, and she became one of the most prominent actresses in Hollywood, often taking on roles that lean into dark themes. In this conversation, she shares her experience working on Ryan Murphy’s eerie drama, The Watcher. Inspired by the true story of the now infamous “Watcher” house in New Jersey, th...
Oct 27, 2023•33 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Nicole Avant joins the show to talk about her book, "Think You'll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace, and Gratitude." The memoir grapples with the tragic murder of her mother, the civil activist and philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, who was fatally shot during an attempted robbery at her home in 2021. Rather than becoming lost in the darkness, Nicole writes candidly about how she turned her pain into purpose, and moved forward through love and incredible resilience. In this conversat...
Oct 18, 2023•52 min•Season 7Ep. 6
This week, Krista brings back her interview with Gabrielle Union. In this conversation, Union talks about breaking ancestral trauma bonds and leaning into self-love, reflects on the evolution of her parenting strategy, discusses how she and her husband Dwyane Wade have navigated his retirement, and gives an update on the latest iteration of "Bring It On".
Oct 13, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Beckham is a new docu-series that traces David Beckham’s rise from his humble beginnings in east London to international sports superstar. By examining the highs and lows of his life through conversations with those closest to him, it offers a personal and definitive story of one of the most recognizable and scrutinized athletes of all time. Today, Krista brings together interviews with David Beckham and director Fisher Stevens (Palmer, And We Go Green, The Cove) to find out what went into the m...
Oct 06, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 4
This week, Krista brings back her 2022 interview with Kate Hudson. In this conversation, Hudson talks about what it was like being raised by her mom Goldie Hawn and stepdad Kurt Russell, takes a look back at the beginning of her acting career, and explains what she loves about the business world. She also discusses the joys of parenthood, digs into her life-long passion for singing and songwriting, and shares what she's learned from navigating love over the years.
Sep 30, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In celebration of the conclusion of "Sex Education," Krista brings back her 2020 interview with Gillian Anderson, who stars as Jean Milburn -- a sex therapist and mom to the show’s young lead Otis. At the time of recording, Anderson had just wrapped up the series' second season. Since then, she has won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the fourth season of “The Crown,” starred in "The Pale Blue Eye" alongside Christian Bale, and announced an upcoming book – whi...
Sep 22, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Krista welcomes listeners back to Skip Intro, celebrates a major milestone, and introduces the question she'll be asking all of her guests this season.
Sep 15, 2023•2 min•Season 7Ep. 1
This week, Krista bringing back her 2022 conversation with Jennifer Lawrence, who at the time, had recently starred in Adam McKay's disaster comedy, "Don't Look Up." 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. She also describes how preparing to bring her first child into the world has shaped her relationship with fear, discusses her hiatus from Hollywo...
Sep 07, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 35
This week, Krista brings back her 2020 interview with George Clooney. The Academy Award winner reflects on the arc of his career, including the moment that ER made him a household name, the films that made him want to direct, and how becoming a family man has impacted his choices. He also shares his advice for young creatives who are trying to forge their own path through the entertainment industry.
Aug 31, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 34
This episode was recorded prior to July 14th. Uzo Aduba joins the show to talk about her role in Painkiller – a fictionalized re-telling of the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America. The limited series highlights the stories of the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives were forever altered by the invention of OxyContin. Aduba shares how her work on Painkiller helped her fully understand the detrimental impact OxyContin has had on countless lives across America, dis...
Aug 17, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 33
This episode was recorded prior to July 14. Gal Gadot joins the show to discuss her latest film, Heart of Stone, which she stars in and produced with her husband Jaron Varsano through their company Pilot Wave. The film follows Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) — an intelligence operative who stands between her powerful, global, peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable (and dangerous) asset. Gadot talks about the process of building Stone's character and universe from the ground up, sha...
Aug 11, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 32
This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2022 conversation with Greta Gerwig, whose film “Barbie” has taken the internet and the box office by storm. It’s yet another massive achievement for Greta, who made waves in 2017 with her solo directorial debut Ladybird – a heart wrenching coming of age dramedy that earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. She followed that massive success with her star-studded adaptation of Little Women, which resulted in another ...
Aug 03, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 31
This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2019 conversation with Brené Brown. It’s incredible to think that it’s been 13 years since Brené delivered her life changing TED talk “The Power of Vulnerability” on the TEDxHouston stage. The year after this episode was recorded, Brené launched two podcasts of her own which recently wrapped up – "Unlocking Us" and "Dare to Lead." In 2021, she published another best selling book, "Atlas of the Heart," which inspired a five-part docuseries. In this inter...
Jul 27, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 30
Peyton Manning joins the show to talk about Quarterback, an 8 episode docuseries series that follows the reigning Chiefs NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, Minnesota Vikings star Kirk Cousins and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota both on and off the field throughout the 2022 season. Manning is an executive producer on the series for his company Omaha Productions. Manning describes the process of getting Mahomes, Cousins, and Mariota onboard, gives his take on the unique challenges that being a qu...
Jul 12, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 29
Krista bids farewell to the 6th season of Skip Intro and shares her guests' responses to the question: what do people say when they recognize you (or think they recognize you) on the street?
Jun 23, 2023•8 min•Season 6Ep. 28
Gabrielle Union joins the show to talk about her romantic comedy, The Perfect Find. Adapted from Tia Williams' book by the same name, The Perfect Find follows Jenna (Gabrielle Union) — a former fashion editor who is trying to make a career comeback after enduring a very public breakup and career implosion. However, her plan hits a snag when she falls for a charming, much younger coworker (Keith Powers) — who happens to be her boss’s son. As sparks fly, Jenna must decide if she'll risk it all on ...
Jun 22, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 27
Krista and Isabel share this week's What & Why, Junior Bake Off. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
Jun 16, 2023•2 min•Season 6Ep. 26
In this episode, we're bringing you a conversation with the creatives behind "Sr." – a documentary that pays tribute to the life and career of the pioneering filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. Krista is joined by producers Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey, director, cinematographer, and editor Chris Smith, and producer, editor, and cinematographer Kevin Ford. Together, they discuss how the idea behind the documentary was formed, the creative dynamics between the group, and what it was like to work wi...
Jun 15, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 25
Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, Emily in Paris. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
Jun 09, 2023•3 min•Season 6Ep. 24
Niecy Nash-Betts joins the show to talk about her portrayal of Glenda Cleveland in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Nash-Betts discusses her long running creative relationship with the series' creator Ryan Murphy, explains how she navigated such an emotionally taxing role (one which Murphy wrote specifically for her), and breaks down one of her most challenging scenes. Nash-Betts also reflects on her decision to go all in on her acting career after the birth of her third child, shares...
Jun 08, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Krista shares this week's What & Why, The Law According to Lidia Poët. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
Jun 02, 2023•2 min•Season 6Ep. 22
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. DeMille Award for "outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.” During his acceptance speech, Murphy mentioned that he’s been in show business for 46 years, and in the movie business for 41. It’s incredible to reckon with the legacy Murphy has created, and in this conversation, he reflects on his career path – from being inspired as a kid by Muha...
Jun 01, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 21
Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, Smiley. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
May 26, 2023•3 min•Season 6Ep. 20
