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Skip Intro with Krista Smith is an award-winning show, bringing you dynamic conversations with the exceptional people behind your favorite films, series, specials, and documentaries on Netflix.
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Oct 18, 2024 • 43min
Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick joins the show to talk about her directorial debut, Woman of the Hour. The film is a tense thriller based on the true story of a woman (Anna Kendrick) who reluctantly makes an appearance on the popular 1970s show The Dating Game, and chooses a bachelor (Daniel Zovatto) who turns out to be a prolific serial killer.Kendrick explains how she ended up pitching herself as the film's director, speaks candidly about what it was like to be on the other side of the casting process, and describes how she found her voice on set. She also reflects on her days traveling from Portland, Maine to New York City with her brother to attend auditions as a kid, discusses how her early experiences working on a wide range of sets informed her perception of fame, and contemplates taking on more musical roles in the future. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Oct 11, 2024 • 26min
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 70s Los Angeles, reflects on the arc of her career, and discusses how she's seen the experience of women in the industry evolve. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Oct 4, 2024 • 41min
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 on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman, Joanne (Kristen Bell), and an unconventional rabbi, Noah (Adam Brody). The sisters share how Erin's experience dating her now-husband Simon, who is Jewish, inspired the series, pinpoint where things turn from fact to fiction, and discuss the advantages and challenges of shooting on location in Los Angeles. The pair also reflect on their childhood, break down how their personal and professional relationship has evolved over the years, and talk about carving their path through Hollywood.Plus, they dig into their unexpected decision to become creative directors of Bumble in 2017, discuss creating their fashion brand, Favorite Daughter, during the pandemic, and share a few lessons on trusting your instincts and avoiding the pitfalls of "hustle culture."Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Sep 27, 2024 • 40min
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 road trip the pair decided to take after Steele came out to her friends and family as a trans woman.The pair discuss how the idea behind the documentary took form, reflect on one of the most emotionally intense moments they experienced on the road (which takes place in a Texas steakhouse), and break down their road trip music choices. Ferrell and Steele also recount how they became friends after joining Saturday Night Live during the same week in 1995, share how growing up in quiet hometowns influenced their interest in comedy, and dig into family dynamics.Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Sep 20, 2024 • 2min
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 asking all of her guests in season 9.

Jun 28, 2024 • 11min
Farewell to Season 8
Krista bids farewell to season 8 with a few of her favorite quotes.Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Jun 21, 2024 • 19min
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 Tom Ripley and Marge Sherwood in Steven Zaillian’s Ripley. Based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling “Tom Ripley” novels, the limited series follows Tom – a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York – who is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy in order to convince his vagabond son to return home. His acceptance of the job is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder. Pulled from a recent panel, this episode dives deeper into the series by exploring the experiences of Scott, Fanning, and Johnny Flynn (who plays Dickie Greenleaf). To check out a full version of this conversation, visit Netflix’s official FYSEE TV website.Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Jun 14, 2024 • 11min
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 screen. The limited series is a fictionalized dramatization inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco (Vergara), who created one of the most powerful cartels in history. Set in 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helps her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother."Vergara (who also executive produced the series) gives a performance that is dark and powerful, yet still vulnerable – resulting in a captivating viewing experience. To check out a full version of this conversation, visit Netflix’s official FYSEE TV website.Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Jun 7, 2024 • 53min
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 stars as Gary -- a straight-laced professor who discovers his hidden talent as a fake hit man. But when one of his clients steals his heart, it ignites a powder keg of deception, delight, and mixed-up identities.Powell digs into his long-running creative relationship with Linklater, describes what it was like to develop Hit Man's colorful cast of characters, and reflects on meeting and working with his co-star Adria Arjona.He also explains how he fell in love with movies and musical theatre while growing up in Austin, Texas, breaks down his biggest career milestones, and gives a play-by-play of his Longhorns game day routine. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

May 31, 2024 • 12min
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 industry, describes how she navigates her own fears (which threaten to overwhelm her at times), and talks about her future ambitions.Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.