John Skidmore

John Skidmore’s the guy behind a crazy number of shows you probably binge-watched and didn’t even realize. He’s not just some suit—he’s an Emmy-nominated producer and one of the OGs at Jax Media. Like, he literally helped build the company from the ground up, and now he’s running the show as COO and Head of Production. That means he’s the one making sure everything at Jax actually gets made, on time, and doesn’t totally fall apart. His credits? Wild. We’re talking “Russian Doll” on Netflix (yeah, that trippy time-loop show), “A Black Lady Sketch Show” over on HBO, and “Broad City”—which, honestly, is a whole cultural moment in itself. Remember “Florida Girls” on Pop? That was him too. And don’t even get started on the stand-up specials: Chris Rock’s “Tamborine,” John Mulaney’s “Kid Gorgeous,” Mike Birbiglia’s “The New One,” and “Bumping Mics” with Jeff Ross and Dave Attell—every single one of those is a Netflix hit. Skidmore isn’t just some guy with a fancy title—he actually shapes the vibe of these shows. He’s right there in the middle of the chaos, making sure the creative people get what they need and the business side doesn’t blow up in everyone’s face. That’s probably why so many of these projects feel fresh and legit. Basically, if you’ve laughed, cringed, or felt weirdly seen watching TV lately, there’s a decent chance Skidmore’s fingerprints are somewhere on it.