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!