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.

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, discusses working with Matthew Broderick (who takes on the role of Purdue Pharma head Richard Sackler), and breaks down a pivotal scene from the series. She also explains how she made the transition from jock to theater kid while growing up in small-town Massachusetts, reflects on the moment she almost gave up on her acting career, gives the inside scoop on her favorite reality TV shows, and discusses the life-long friendships she formed with her Orange Is The New Black co-stars.

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 showbusiness 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!