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Skip Intro with Krista Smith

Hosted by Krista Smith

Skip Intro, hosted by Krista Smith and published by Netflix, features in-depth interviews with actors, filmmakers and creators behind Netflix films, series and documentaries. The show has 289 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate range of about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Skip Intro with Krista Smith

Netflix-published interviews with Hollywood actors and filmmakers, released weekly

  • 289 episodes with a consistent weekly cadence and median length near 38 minutes
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 195 ratings, 85 percent of them five stars
  • Clean, high-production interviews with recognized film and television talent
Best forstreaming and entertainment brandsconsumer brands targeting film and TV fans
Watch forThe show is published by Netflix, which may limit sponsorship inventory and approval of competing brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies70%
Television25%
Celebrity News5%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, behind-the-scenes narrative
Tone
warm, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 195 Apple ratings (band of 200 to 1,000 suggests 5,000 to 25,000, nudged to the lower-middle given the 4.6 average and show age), a Netflix-published network show with Megaphone hosting, weekly cadence and Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks abouthow actors prepared for specific roleswhat it was like filming a particular Netflix titlewhich creators and performers are working on upcoming projects
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Netflix
Categories promoted
streaming entertainment
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Netflix to promote its own titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit (explicit: 0) and recent titles cover films and series with no adult or violent framing.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 61 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Featuring intimate conversations with actors, filmmakers and more, this award-winning podcast reveals the stories behind Netflix's most beloved entertainment. Hosted by Krista Smith, one of Hollywood’s most trusted interviewers, Skip Intro brings you closer to the stars and creators of your favorite Netflix films, series, documentaries, and specials. Watch new video episodes exclusively on…
Skip Intro with Krista Smith's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Skip Intro with Krista Smith

Skip Intro is a long-running interview podcast from Netflix, hosted by Krista Smith, who the show describes as one of Hollywood's most trusted interviewers. Each episode features conversations with actors, filmmakers and creators behind Netflix films, series and documentaries, with recent guests including Judd Apatow, Florence Pugh and Carey Mulligan. The feed lists 289 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 38 minutes.

The show holds a 4.6 average rating from 195 Apple Podcasts ratings, with the vast majority of reviewers giving five stars. Listeners are likely film and television fans interested in behind-the-scenes stories; these audience figures are estimates based on rating counts and show signals, not published download data. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode.

No third-party sponsors appear in the feed, since Netflix publishes the show to promote its own titles. Brands in the streaming and entertainment space may find the show a fit, with an estimated rate of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll episode. Source: the podcast's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Skip Intro with Krista Smith can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Skip Intro with Krista Smith

How much does Skip Intro charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $630 per episode on Starbooked's rate model. Final pricing depends on the show's acceptance of sponsors.

What is Skip Intro about?

Skip Intro is a Netflix podcast hosted by Krista Smith featuring interviews with actors, filmmakers and creators behind Netflix films, series and documentaries. Episodes run about 38 minutes on a weekly schedule.

How do I contact Skip Intro about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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