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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, shares what it was like to work alongside her husband on such a large-scale creative endeavour, and explains why training for hand to hand combat scenes is her favorite aspect working on an action film. She also shares the special place that Wonder Woman holds for herself and her daughters, recounts the Fast & Furious audition that changed her life, and explains how her lifelong love of mac & cheese led to the creation of her company, Goodles.

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 Oscar nomination, this time for Best Adapted Screenplay. Krista sat down with Greta this past December to talk about her role as Babette in Noah Baumbach’s film "White Noise" – which at the time, marked the couple’s 4th collaboration. That number now stands at 5 after the recent release of "Barbie," which Noah and Greta co-wrote. In this conversation, Greta reflects on her days as a college student in New York City, digs into her creative partnership with Noah, and explains the role that vulnerability plays in both directing and acting.

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 interview, Brené takes us back to the very beginning of her story from her early dreams of moving to New York, to her close call hitchhiking in Spain, to her struggle to get into the University of Texas.

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 quarterback requires, and shares a few of his favorite moments from the series. He also stresses the importance of a healthy work-life balance, reflects on the passion and dedication that drove his own 18-season career, and shares why the ability to ask questions is an essential skill for any quarterback.

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?

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 a secret romance. Union explains how the idea behind the film arose, talks about the process of casting Powers, and discusses why as a producer she prioritizes listening to, learning from, and advocating for her cast and crew. Union also talks about breaking ancestral trauma bonds and leaning into self-love, reflects on the evolution of her parenting strategy, and gives an update on the latest iteration of Bring It On.

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!

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 with Sr. throughout the course of production.

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!

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 a major confidence-building moment that she had at an early audition, and digs into what it means to truly believe in your gift.

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!

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 Muhammad Ali, to starting stand up at 15, eventually getting cast on SNL, and beyond.

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!

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2020 conversation with Amanda Seyfried. At the time, Seyfried had recently starred as Marion Davies in Mank, David Fincher’s film about the screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz. Just a few months after this conversation was recorded, that performance earned Seyfried her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In the years since, Seyfried has hit a new stride in her career – earning wide-spread critical acclaim for her portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout including an Emmy win last year and a Golden Globe win this past January. In this interview, Seyfried discusses her experience preparing for Mank, shares why working with Fincher is such a singular experience, and explains how it made her think differently about her own approach to the work.

Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, John Mulaney: Baby J. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2020 interview with David Letterman. This conversation was recorded at Canter's (a famous 24-hour Deli in Los Angeles) right before the world shut down. It’s a spot which is particularly sentimental to Letterman, and you’ll soon hear why. In this interview, Letterman reflects back on his early career, discusses family and fatherhood, the cost of success, and how he dealt with his depression. He also shares a surprising obsession, who he’d love to do a Freaky Friday life swap with, and his thoughts on whether comedians can ever really be friends.

Krista and Deidre share this week's What & Why, Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2021 interview with Viola Davis. In this conversation, Davis discusses her acclaimed performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” based on the play by August Wilson and directed by George C. Wolfe. She talks about the fears she faced in embracing the role, how she prepared to play Ma, and her experience working with Chadwick Boseman. She also reflects on the arc of her career, the significance of playing Annalise Keating in “How to Get Away with Murder,” how her definition of success has evolved over time, and she shares her advice for the next generation pursuing a life in the arts.

Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, High Flying Bird. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Dania Ramirez joins the show to talk about the recent release of the second season of Sweet Tooth – a post-apocalyptic series in which Ramirez stars as Aimee Eden, a former therapist who is fiercely dedicated to protecting her daughter and other “hybrid” children who are highly vulnerable to the outside world. Ramirez reflects on the unique experience of shooting the show's first season in New Zealand during the beginning of the pandemic, gets candid about the challenges of being away from her family for work, and talks about bringing her kids and husband along for the shooting of Sweet Tooth's second season. Dania also digs into her experience immigrating from the Dominican Republic to New York City at 10 years old, explains how her sister helped her land the role of Callisto in X-Men: The Last Stand, reflects on her experience working on The Sopranos, and shares how she carved her own path through Hollywood.

Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, Pamela, A Love Story. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Elizabeth Debicki joins the show to talk about playing the final iteration of Princess Diana in the last two seasons of The Crown. Debicki explains the lengthy process she went through to fully embody Diana's physicality and spirit, breaks down the key role that fashion played in bringing her character to life, and discusses how playing Diana has affected her own perspective on celebrity and fame. Debicki also shares how drinking champagne in the sunshine may have landed her the role of Jordan Baker in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby and shares her favorite thing to do near her hometown of Melbourne, Australia.

Krista shares three of Alfred Hitchcock's films for this week's What & Why. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Keri Russell joins the show to talk about her latest role in a new political drama series, The Diplomat. Created by Debora Cahn (The West Wing, Homeland), The series follows Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), a career diplomat who is unexpectedly enlisted to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom in the midst of an international crisis. Russell explains why she immediately said yes to the part despite the logistical challenges it would require, digs into what she loves about Kate's incredibly nuanced character, and describes what it was like simultaneously working as an executive producer on the series. She also shares her 11-year-old daughter's hot take on her beloved series Felicity, discusses her long-standing creative relationship with J.J. Abrams, and recounts a few memorable times when fans recognized her on the street.

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, Full Swing. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Madelyn Cline joins the show to catch up with Krista on the release of Outer Banks season 3 and her experience working on Rian Johnson's whodunit, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Cline describes the incredible feeling of getting to see Glass Onion for the first time alongside a live audience at the Toronto International Film Festival, shares what she soaked up from her co-stars while shooting in Greece and Serbia, and explains how she kept her cool while preparing for her scenes. Cline also breaks down how she fell in love with performing as a kid, reflects on the moment Outer Banks propelled her into the spotlight, and speaks candidly about the anxiety and stress that goes along with choosing a career in the entertainment industry.

Krista and Brookie share this week's What & Why, Never Have I Ever. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Steven Yeun joins the show to talk about his role in BEEF, which positions him opposite Ali Wong in a face-off of epic proportions. Yeun explains how the show's creator Lee Sung Jin brought him onboard to play Danny Cho, breaks down one of Danny's most vulnerable and emotionally intense scenes, and describes what it was like going head to head with Ali Wong's character Amy over the course of the series. Yeun also shares how his desire to feel visible growing up evolved into an interest in performing, reflects on Minari's 2021 Oscar night, and shares a few life philosophies that he has picked up along his journey through the entertainment industry.

Welcome to the final episode of our special mini-series dedicated to going behind the scenes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Here in episode three, we'll explore the impact Drive to Survive has had on the sport with our trusted authority Will Buxton. Plus, we'll hear from the hosts of the Two Girls 1 Formula podcast, Kate Lizotte and Nicole Sievers, who have created a community of F1 fans who love the fashion and gossip as much as the regulations and race pace.

Welcome back to episode two of our special mini-series dedicated to going behind the scenes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. In this episode, we'll learn how executive producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin assembled the incredible team behind the series. Plus, we'll hear from some of the trusted crew members who were invited into the homes, cars, and minds of the drivers and team principals of Formula 1.

Over the next three days, we’ll be bringing you three special episodes of Skip Intro dedicated to going behind the scenes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. In episode one, we'll learn how the series came to be from those who were there from the start – executive producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin, as well as Formula 1 journalist and Drive to Survive expert Will Buxton.

Rob Lowe joins the show to talk about his role in the new comedy series, Unstable. Lowe and his son John Owen co-created, executive produced, and star in Unstable together as the eccentric biotech entrepreneur Ellis Dragon (Rob Lowe) and his introverted son Jackson (John Owen Lowe). When Ellis finds himself in hot water, Jackson reluctantly returns home to save his father, and his company, from disaster. Lowe describes how the concept for the show grew out of his son ribbing him on social media, gets to the root of their creative synergy, and describes the process of putting together the show's hilarious cast. He also shares what it was like growing up in the now unrecognizable world of 70's Malibu, ponders the keys to a successful marriage, and reflects on the twists and turns of his four-decades-long career.

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, Faraway. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, The Crown. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Krista and Alyssa share this week's What & Why, Heartbreak High. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Krista and Ryan share this week's What & Why, My Unorthodox Life. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Krista and Deidre share this week's What & Why, How to Change Your Mind. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!

Krista and Blaine share this week's What & Why, Call My Agent. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search "Queue’s Queue" for more recommendations!

Krista shares this week's What & Why, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search "Queue’s Queue" for more recommendations!

Krista and Ryan share this week's What & Why, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search "Queue’s Queue" for more recommendations!

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

Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, The Good Nurse. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search "Queue’s Queue" for more recommendations!

Edward Norton joins the show to talk about his role as the tech billionaire Miles Bron in Rian Johnson's thrilling whodunit, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. As a longtime admirer of Johnson's work, Norton traces the many times their paths crossed over the years, finally leading to their first collaboration on Glass Onion. He also explains how they developed Bron's character together, and recounts a hilarious moment improvising on set with Daniel Craig. Norton also reflects on his early career, shares how he began working with the playwright and director Edward Albee, and recounts a recent experience seeing the Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert with his kids.

Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, All Quiet on the Western Front. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search "Queue’s Queue" for more recommendations!

Christian Bale and Scott Cooper join the show to talk about their latest collaboration, The Pale Blue Eye. Set at West Point in 1830, the film follows world-weary detective Augustus Landor (played by Christian Bale) who is hired to discreetly investigate the gruesome murder of a cadet. Impeded by the cadets’ code of silence, Landor enlists one of their own to help unravel the case — a young man the world would later come to know as Edgar Allan Poe. Bale and Cooper give their unique perspectives on what drew them to the original source material, describe the process of casting Harry Melling (who plays Edward Allen Poe), and provide perspective on the essential role that music plays in the film. They also give insight into what makes their creative dynamic click, explain the shorthand they've developed over the years, and share a few small wins that have brightened their lives recently.

Krista and Blaine share this week's What & Why, The Empress. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search "Queue’s Queue" for more recommendations!

Janelle Monáe joins the show to talk about her role in Rian Johnson's whodunit, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Monáe explains why Rian Johnson's work in the Sci-Fi space piqued her interest long before she took the role of Cassandra Brand, shares her experience acting opposite Daniel Craig (who returns as the master sleuth Benoit Blanc), and details how the cast bonded during shooting. Monáe also reflects on a few of the incredible fashion moments she had while promoting Glass Onion, describes how her parents supported her dreams to perform growing up, and shares why being well rested is an underrated win.

Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, Single All The Way. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search "Queue’s Queue" for more recommendations!

In 2019, writer, director, and producer Rian Johnson captured the world’s attention with his witty, star studded whodunit, Knives Out. Now, after months of anticipation, his follow up, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, is streaming on Netflix. Over the past few months, Krista sat down with Johnson and cast members Daniel Craig, Janelle Monáe, Edward Norton, and Kate Hudson to hear about their experiences working on Glass Onion. Today, we’re bringing together those conversations to get a behind the scenes look at its production.