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“I used to be the largest dairy consumer on the planet. I used to eat so much dairy and meat. The more that I looked into the dairy industry, the more that I saw that it was the singular, most inhumane industry on the planet, that we've all been lied to, including myself, for years. I always believed that the picture on the milk carton, the cow standing next to her calf in the green field with the red barn in the back was true. It’s certainly the complete opposite.” – Richard (Kudo) Couto Richard (Kudo) Couto is the founder of Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), an organization solely dedicated to investigating extreme animal cruelty cases. ARM has led high-risk undercover operations that have resulted in the shutdown of illegal slaughterhouses, animal fighting rings, and horse meat trafficking networks. Recently, they released a damning investigation into two industrial dairy farms outside of Phoenix, Arizona supplying milk to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife brand. What they uncovered was systemic animal abuse, environmental violations, and a devastating betrayal of consumer trust. While Fairlife markets its products as being sourced "humanely," ARM’s footage tells a very different story—one of suffering, abuse, and corporate complicity. Despite the evidence, this story has been largely ignored by mainstream media—likely due to Coca-Cola’s massive influence and advertising dollars.…

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Rashida Jones

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Rashida Jones is no stranger to the Black Mirror universe. From co-writing the hit episode "Nosedive," to being a megafan of the series — she now takes a lead role in the new Season 7 opener, "Common People."

Jones reveals why her character felt like "the most acting" of any performance and how creating a relatable, natural dynamic was essential for both thematic storytelling and viewer experience.

This month, the actor-writer-filmmaker was honored in TIME 100: The Most Influential People of 2025. Jones also shares her unabashed rejection of society's anti-aging pressures and reflects on the recent passing of her father, Quincy Jones.

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Jones reveals why her character felt like "the most acting" of any performance and how creating a relatable, natural dynamic was essential for both thematic storytelling and viewer experience.

Video episodes available on the Still Watching Netflix YouTube Channel.

Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

259 episodes

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Rashida Jones 38:45

14 days ago38:45

38:45

Rashida Jones is no stranger to the Black Mirror universe. From co-writing the hit episode "Nosedive," to being a megafan of the series — she now takes a lead role in the new Season 7 opener, "Common People." Jones reveals why her character felt like "the most acting" of any performance and how creating a relatable, natural dynamic was essential for both thematic storytelling and viewer experience. This month, the actor-writer-filmmaker was honored in TIME 100: The Most Influential People of 2025. Jones also shares her unabashed rejection of society's anti-aging pressures and reflects on the recent passing of her father, Quincy Jones. Video episodes available on the Still Watching Netflix YouTube Channel. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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Michelle Buteau 31:57

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Michelle Buteau chats with Krista Smith in New York for the return of Survival of the Thickest (Season 2). Buteau stars as the vibrant and charming Mavis Beaumont — a resilient stylist determined to pioneer a space for the women often ignored in a world of high-fashion. Buteau shares on Skip Intro what it took to overcome rejection in her own life, how to stand in your power, and her commitment to "make it fun!" We also catch up on Buteau's last five years as a mom of twins and what it was like to make history as the first woman to film a stand-up special at Radio City Music Hall. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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Kaitlyn Dever 29:09

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Kaitlyn Dever returns to Skip Intro after six years of continuing to build her craft as a dynamic actor and talented musician. Dever talks about how her latest role in Apple Cider Vinegar came to her at a poignant time in her life, the recent passing of her mother from breast cancer, and what still brings her the most joy on set after being in the business for nearly two decades. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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Jane Fonda & Troy Garity 38:23

10 weeks ago38:23

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Jane Fonda and her son Troy Garity join our show the week of the 2025 SAG Awards, where Fonda was honored with SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute — the Life Achievement Award. She talks about the origin of her iconic Klute shag haircut, how she once fought off a bear in New Mexico, and what she looks forward to doing next in her best decade yet. Garity shares the helpful advice his mother gave him for his first film, Bandits , and how remaining empathetic, creative, and hopeful as an actor creates a path for finding solutions in a chaotic world. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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From The Archive: Kate Hudson 26:16

11 weeks ago26:16

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Kate Hudson stars in the new comedy series, Running Point , out February 27. Back in 2022, Hudson caught up with Krista Smith on life outside of Hollywood — being a mom of three, her business ventures, a deep love for music, and so much more. Since that interview, Hudson released her first debut album, Glorious . We're excited to bring back that conversation, including some never-before-heard moments. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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From The Archive: Renée Zellweger 34:25

12 weeks ago34:25

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This week, Krista Smith brings back a very special interview — the first guest of 254 episodes was none other than Renée Zellweger. Zellweger's timeless talent has won her numerous awards across dynamic roles, and you can still see her performances in WHAT / IF , Judy , and Cinderella Man on Netflix. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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From The Archive: Kaitlyn Dever 20:38

13 weeks ago20:38

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Kaitlyn Dever stars in the new limited series, Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, Dever takes on the role of Belle Gibson, a young woman who was at the center of a massive pseudoscience scam in Australia. This week, Krista Smith brings back her 2019 interview with Dever. At the time, Dever received critical praise for her roles in Booksmart and Unbelievable . She also went on to release original music with her sister Mady in the duo band, Beulahbell . Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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From The Archive: Betty Gilpin 18:53

14 weeks ago18:53

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Betty Gilpin stars in the gripping limited series, American Primeval . Gilpin plays a mother fleeing from her past, with her young son, in the unforgiving and brutal wild west. But American Primeval is no traditional Western. This week, Krista Smith brings back her 2019 interview with Gilpin. At the time, Gilpin starred in the Netflix comedy series, GLOW . Gilpin also went on to publish her first book, a collection of essays called, All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns . Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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BONUS | Now On Netflix: American Primeval & Back in Action 17:36

15 weeks ago17:36

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In a difficult start to 2025, Krista Smith addresses the devastating fires that have spread throughout Los Angeles. We hope this bonus episode of Now On Netflix can provide a little bit of respite. Jessica Shaw is joined by Keely Flaherty from Tudum for a deeper dive into the gripping limited series, American Primeval , starring Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch. Then also talk about the delightful return of Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx in the new action comedy, Back in Action , directed by Seth Gordon. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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Cameron Diaz 41:24

16 weeks ago41:24

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Cameron Diaz joins the show to talk about her new movie, Back in Action . Diaz and Jamie Foxx co-star as Emily and Matt — two secret agents who give up their careers to start a family. But when their cover is blown, the couple is dragged back into the world of espionage that they thought they left behind. Diaz explains what made her say yes to Back in Action after a 10-year hiatus from acting, shares why the prospect of re-teaming with Foxx (who she previously co-starred with in Any Given Sunday and Annie ) played a big role in her decision, and describes why she was excited for the physical challenge of playing Emily. She also discusses her long-time interest in health and wellness (which led to two New York Times Bestsellers and her organic, transparency-focused wine brand Avaline), reflects on a few key moments in her career, and talks about how the industry has changed since her last on-screen appearance. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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Karla Sofía Gascón 18:05

17 weeks ago18:05

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Karla Sofía Gascón joins the show to talk about her experience starring in Jacques Audiard’s bold, genre-defying film, Emilia Pérez . Gascón plays the title character – a menacing cartel leader who fakes her own death to live authentically as her true self. Gascón shares her initial reaction to the script and the intense preparation that followed, describes the lengthy process that she and Audiard went through to find the right version of each character, and explains why playing Emilia was more challenging than playing Manitas. She also talks about working with her co-stars (Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz), discusses the power of women on screen, and ruminates on what has been an incredible breakthrough moment in her career. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.…

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Best of 2024 14:44

18 weeks ago14:44

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Krista rings in the new year by revisiting her favorite moments from 2024.

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The Piano Lesson Ep 1 - The Director: Malcolm Washington 36:03

19 weeks ago36:03

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Enjoy this bonus episode from The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast. When director and co-writer Malcolm Washington decided to adapt August Wilson's The Piano Lesson for film, he knew he couldn’t just drop a camera in the play. It needed to stand on its own. In this episode, we dive deep into Malcolm's creative process, along with the rest of the cast, to find out how they approached the making of this film. You can find all three episodes of The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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Kerry Washington 33:27

20 weeks ago33:27

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Kerry Washington joins the show to talk about her role in Tyler Perry's new film, The Six Triple Eight , which tells the inspiring true story of the incredible women of the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to be stationed overseas during World War II. Washington portrays the unit's captain, Charity Adams. Washington talks about her first collaboration with Perry (on his 2010 film, For Colored Girls) and explains why The Six Triple Eight was the perfect opportunity to reunite, digs into the history behind the film, and explains how she was able to connect with Adam's character through the unexpected discovery of a collection of her personal belongings. She also discusses producing the documentary, Daughters , shares how she and her Scandal co-stars cultivated their gigantic fan base through live-tweeting, and speaks candidly about how growing up as an only child (and discovering that she was a donor conceived child later in life) contributed to who she is today. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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Lisa Kudrow 29:19

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