Episodes

  • Keri Russell

    Keri Russell
    Nov 8 2024
    Keri Russell joins the show to talk about the second season of The Diplomat. Russell reprises her role as Ambassador Kate Wyler, who must piece together the truth after her world is shattered by a deadly explosion in the heart of London. Russell digs into the dynamic between Kate and her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) by explaining why their relationship is the glue of the show, shares why she was nervous to meet Allison Janney (who joins the cast as Vice President Grace Penn), and recounts the cast's reaction to learning about the season's bombshell ending during a table read. She also reflects on how being a middle child affected her temperament, jokes about her daughter's reaction to watching Felicity for the first time, and explains why there is nothing better than riding her bike home from set during the early hours of the morning. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.
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    29 mins
  • Martha Stewart

    Martha Stewart
    Nov 1 2024
    Martha Stewart joins the show to talk about R.J. Cutler's new documentary, Martha. Told in her own words through intimate interviews, never-before-seen photos, letters, and diary entries, the documentary charts the unstoppable rise, sudden fall, and hard-won comeback of the self-made icon. Stewart provides additional insight on key career moments that are covered in the documentary, breaks down a few of her favorite mottos, and explains the importance of personal evolution. She also reflects on the essential role her parents played in shaping the person she is today, discusses her friendship with Snoop Dogg, and offers advice to anyone who is starting out on their entrepreneurial journey. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.
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    34 mins
  • From The Archive: Adam Driver

    From The Archive: Adam Driver
    Oct 25 2024
    This week, Krista brings back her 2020 conversation with Adam Driver. The pair discuss the benefit of working with friends, why problem-solving is the best part of the filmmaking process, and Driver's foundation, Arts in the Armed Forces, which brings the theater to a military audience. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.
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    21 mins
  • Anna Kendrick

    Anna Kendrick
    Oct 18 2024
    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.
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    43 mins
  • From The Archive: Laura Dern

    From The Archive: Laura Dern
    Oct 11 2024
    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.
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    26 mins
  • Erin & Sara Foster

    Erin & Sara Foster
    Oct 4 2024
    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.
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    41 mins
  • Will Ferrell & Harper Steele

    Will Ferrell & Harper Steele
    Sep 27 2024
    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.
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    40 mins
  • Welcome to Season 9!

    Welcome to Season 9!
    Sep 20 2024
    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.
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    2 mins