Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.5K ratingsNBC's "Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist" provides sharp, conversational coverage of the day's news, along with in-depth profiles of the people and ideas shaping our culture. In his “Sunday Sitdowns,” Geist chats with some of the biggest names in news and pop culture, from actors and musicians to presidents and CEOs, about the stories behind their success. This podcast features the full, unedited versions of those conversations for an even deeper look at the names in the headlines. "Sunday TODAY" airs live on NBC from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. ET. Check your local listings.
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Episodes
Alicia Keys
April 14, 2024 12:30 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sat down with 16-time Grammy winner, Alicia Keys. They got together at the Schubert Theater in New York to talk about a career full of beautiful music and the new Broadway musical inspired by her own extraordinary life.
Larry David
April 07, 2024 12:30 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with Larry David to talk about a life in comedy, the bittersweet end of his iconic series, "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and why he decided to cast Willie himself in an episode of the final season.
Carol Burnett
March 31, 2024 12:30 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with the legendary Carol Burnett. They talk about her life in comedy, and her scene-stealing role in the new Apple TV+ series, "Palm Royale".
Dateline presents: Murder in the Hollywood Hills
March 26, 2024 10:30 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBAs a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Murder in the Hollywood Hills, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline. In this story Keith Morrison takes us to the city of dreams, where a smooth-talking predator lured young women into a nightmare with promises of fame and fortune. He evaded justice for years, but when a group of women banded together, they fought to lock him up for life. If you like what you hear, you can listen to Murder in the Hollywood Hills for free each...
Kenny Chesney
March 24, 2024 12:30 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sat down with country music superstar, Kenny Chesney. They got together just ahead of his latest album dropping, and as he gears up for his next big tour performing at stadiums across the country.
Kate Winslet
March 17, 2024 12:30 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sat down with Academy Award Winner Kate Winslet to talk about her latest role in the buzzy new miniseries "The Regime", the disorienting whirlwind of "Titanic" and much more.
Kacey Musgraves
March 10, 2024 12:30 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sat down with 7-time Grammy winner, Kacey Musgraves. They got together at Electric Lady Studios to talk about the inspiration for her new album, her process writing those beautiful songs, and finding success while bucking convention in Nashville.
OSCAR NOMINEE: Colman Domingo (January 2024)
March 09, 2024 13:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWillie Geist sits down with Colman Domingo, who is nominated for his first Oscar for his starring role in the acclaimed movie, "Rustin". This nod makes him the first Afro Latino to ever be nominated for Best Actor. (Original broadcast date January 21, 2024.)
OSCAR NOMINEE: Matt Damon (July 2023)
March 09, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBMatt Damon sat down with Willie Geist to talk about his role in Christopher Nolan's latest Oscar-nominated movie, "Oppenheimer", and how his A-list Hollywood career all started when he and Ben Affleck wrote and starred in "Good Will Hunting". (Original broadcast date July 16, 2023.)
OSCAR NOMINEE: Sterling K. Brown (November 2019)
March 09, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBSterling K. Brown may be best known for his role as Randall Pearson, the adopted son and adoring father on the hit NBC show “This Is Us.” Sterling received his first Oscar-nomination in 2024 for his role in "American Fiction". Brown sat down with Willie Geist to talk about the huge success of "This Is Us" and the 13-year grind before landing that breakout role. (Original broadcast date November 17, 2019.)
OSCAR NOMINEE: Emily Blunt (January 2024)
March 09, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBEmily Blunt joins Willie Geist to talk everything "Oppenheimer": the all-star cast, award season chatter, and the performance that has earned her her first ever Oscar nomination. (Original broadcast date January 7, 2024.)
OSCAR NOMINEE: Bradley Cooper (February 2019)
March 09, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBBradley Cooper sat down with Willie Geist to talk about the making of his 2018 film, "A Star is Born", what it was like to work alongside Lady Gaga, and when he first fell in love with movies and directing. Cooper is now nominated for three Oscars as director, writer, and producer of the 2023 film, "Maestro". (Original broadcast date February 10, 2019.)
Sydney Sweeney (June 2023)
March 03, 2024 13:30 - 29 minutes - 20 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the brightest young stars in Hollywood, Sydney Sweeney. They talk about her breakout roles on "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus", and her new movie role getting rave reviews from critics. (Original broadcast date June 4, 2023.)
Sheryl Lee Ralph
February 25, 2024 13:30 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with the Emmy-winning star of the hit series "Abbott Elementary", Sheryl Lee Ralph. They talk about her role as a kindergarten teacher that is giving her a well-deserved moment in a long, storied career.
‘Making Space with Hoda Kotb’ featuring Savannah Guthrie
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBHey Sunday Sitdown fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview of season 5 of “Making Space with Hoda Kotb.” In season 5’s debut episode, Hoda sits down with her dear friend and TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Savannah joins Hoda to discuss her latest book, “Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere”. Guthrie beautifully and vulnerably opens up about the role of faith in her life, the power of divine love and the inspiration behind this coll...
John Oliver
February 18, 2024 13:30 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sat down with John Oliver. They got together to chat a little 'football at the pub' ahead of a new season of "Last Week Tonight", fresh off the show's latest annual sweep of the Emmy Awards.
Catherine O'Hara
February 11, 2024 13:30 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the funniest people on the planet: Catherine O'Hara. They talk about her new movie, "Argylle", the wild popularity of her character "Moira Rose", and a lifetime in comedy.
GRAMMY NOMINEE: Olivia Rodrigo (September 2023)
February 03, 2024 13:30 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBOlivia Rodrigo joins Willie Geist to talk about her latest album, Guts. The 20-year-old superstar entered this new era with the powerful single ‘Vampire' - which has many speculating the true story behind the song. Here's why she'll never reveal her inspiration for the hit. (Original broadcast date September 12, 2023.)
GRAMMY NOMINEE: Jack Antonoff (October 2023)
February 03, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB2024 Grammy nominee Jack Antonoff sat down with Willie Geist to discuss the new album from his band, "Bleachers." The hit music producer also discussed his long-standing collaboration with Taylor Swift. (Original broadcast date October 15, 2023.)
GRAMMY NOMINEE: Jon Batiste (December 2023)
February 03, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBMusician Jon Batiste sat down with Willie Geist to talk about his latest album, his six Grammy nominations, and his feature acting debut in "The Color Purple". (Original broadcast date December 3, 2023.)
GRAMMY NOMINEE: Brandi Carlile (October 2022)
February 03, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBBrandi Carlile joined Willie Geist to talk about her path from rural Washington to sellout crowds at Madison Square Garden and her recent album, In The Canyon Haze. (Original broadcast date October 9, 2022.)
GRAMMY NOMINEE: Chris Stapleton (October 2023)
February 03, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBChris Stapleton sat down with Willie Geist in Nashville. The two discussed the country superstar’s latest album and his stunning Super Bowl rendition of "The National Anthem." Stapleton is an 8-time Grammy winner and 4-time 2024 Grammy nominee. (Original broadcast date October 29, 2023.)
Matt Damon (July 2023)
January 28, 2024 13:30 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with Matt Damon. They talk about his role in the stunning new Christopher Nolan movie, "Oppenheimer", his A-list Hollywood career, and how it all started when he and his buddy Ben Affleck wrote and starred in "Good Will Hunting". (Original broadcast date July 16, 2023.)
Colman Domingo
January 21, 2024 13:30 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with actor Colman Domingo. He is nominated for just about every award you can think of for his starring performance in the acclaimed movie, "Rustin".
Tina Fey
January 14, 2024 13:30 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sat down with Tina Fey. They got together to talk about her rise from young "SNL" writer to comedy icon as she writes, produces, and stars in a new "Mean Girls" movie, two decades after the original.
Emily Blunt 2024
January 07, 2024 13:30 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with Emily Blunt to talk about the all-star cast, her performance, and the award-season chatter around "Oppenheimer".
Shonda Rhimes (May 2023)
December 24, 2023 13:30 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits downs with one of the most successful forces in Hollywood: Shonda Rhimes. Discussing everything from her first hit, Grey's Anatomy, to her most recent project, the Bridgerton spinoff, Queen Charlotte. (Original broadcast date May 7, 2023.)
Willem Dafoe
December 17, 2023 13:30 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with Willem Dafoe. They discuss his latest film, "Poor Things" - the stunning, fantastical film that has Hollywood talking - and a long career that ranges from "Platoon" to "Spider-Man".
Dateline’s Keith Morrison reads “A Christmas Carol”
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBAs a bonus for Sunday Sitdown fans, we’re sharing the trailer for season 2 of Morrison Mysteries, the original podcast from Dateline and Keith Morrison... Each season, Keith Morrison takes listeners on a captivating ride through some of the most suspenseful and chilling works of fiction you’ll ever hear. Haunting stories of ghosts, love triangles, jealousy and rage – and now in the spirit of the holidays – he’s taking us to Victorian England for Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol....
Scarlett Johansson (June 2023)
December 10, 2023 13:30 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the biggest stars on the planet: Scarlett Johansson. They discuss stepping into the world of Wes Anderson in the new film, "Asteroid City", the secret behind the success of her new beauty line, "The Outset", and much more. (Original broadcast date June 18, 2023.)
Jon Batiste
December 03, 2023 13:30 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with Jon Batiste. They get together to talk about his latest album, his six Grammy nominations, and his feature acting debut in "The Color Purple".
Reba McEntire (April 2023)
November 26, 2023 13:30 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBReba McEntire arrived in Nashville nearly five decades ago, when she was just a young rodeo queen with a knockout voice. Since then, the Queen of Country has sold more than 60 million albums, racked up 24 No. 1 songs and even become a television star. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie gets together with the icon to talk about her lifetime of entertainment and the trail she has blazed through the music industry. (Original broadcast date April 23, 2023).
Henry Winkler
November 12, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with the utterly delightful Henry Winkler. They talk about his new memoir including fifty years of life as "The Fonz", that Emmy-winning role in "Barry", and finally finding himself, he says, just a few years ago.
John Stamos
November 05, 2023 13:30 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with John Stamos. They speak about his much-discussed new memoir, those early years as a "Soap Opera Hunk", and the shocking loss of his "Full House" co-star and best friend, Bob Saget.
Kate Hudson (December 2022)
October 22, 2023 12:30 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBKate Hudson is part of an all-star cast in the highly-anticipated new Netflix film, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery". Even before it has begun streaming, the movie has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards. Kate Hudson and Willie Geist got together in New York for a Sunday Sitdown. (Original broadcast date Deccember 18, 2022.)
Jack Antonoff
October 15, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the most influential artists in music, Jack Antonoff. They talk about the new album from his band, "Bleachers", and his long collaboration writing and producing with Taylor Swift.
Darius Rucker
October 08, 2023 12:30 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sat down with superstar, Darius Rucker. They talked about his latest album that honors his late mother, and a career that was launched with "Hootie & The Blowfish" and one of the best-selling albums in the history of music.
Ryan Seacrest
September 24, 2023 12:30 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with the busiest man in show business, Ryan Seacrest. They talk about the hustle that has taken him from "High School Radio DJ" to media titan, and his new gig as host of "Wheel of Fortune".
Kane Brown
September 17, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the brightest young stars in music, Kane Brown. They talk about his extraordinary rise from singing viral cover songs on social media to filling stadiums across the country and across the world.
Olivia Rodrigo
September 12, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with music sensation, Olivia Rodrigo, as she releases the follow-up album to a debut that earned three Grammys with hits like "Good for You" and "Deja Vu" and made her an international superstar.
Idris Elba (March 2023)
September 03, 2023 12:30 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBLately, when you hear the name Idris Elba, it often comes in the context of speculation about whether he'll be the next James Bond. The actor says it's not happening, and at the moment he's busy playing John Luther, a British crime-solving hero with a slightly harder edge than Bond's. The 50-year-old Elba worked as a young man at the same Ford manufacturing plant where his father worked before moving to America to chase an acting dream that now has far exceeded anything he ever imagined. In ...
Michelle Williams (April 2023)
August 27, 2023 12:30 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie got together with Actress Michelle Williams in Brooklyn. They discuss her latest acclaimed film, the emotional moment when Steven Spielberg saw her playing the role of his own mother in The Fabelmans, and why her experience on Dawson's Creek has guided her career. (Original broadcast date April 2, 2023.)
Austin Butler (February 2023)
August 20, 2023 12:30 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBSince the release of Elvis, Austin Butler has stepped into the celebrity spotlight, winning a Golden Globe, hosting Saturday Night Live, and rolling-out a list of upcoming roles. Willie and Austin got together in New York for a "Sunday Sitdown," to talk about the ride. (Original broadcast date February 19, 2023.)
Brendan Fraser (February 2023)
August 13, 2023 12:30 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBBrendan Fraser was on a role in the 1990s and early 2000s, starring in The Mummy, George of the Jungle, Crash and many other films. He says it was a break-neck pace. Since then, he took on smaller roles and retreated from Hollywood. But now he is back with a critically-acclaimed performance in The Whale. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie and Brendan got together for a fireside chat. (Original broadcast date February 26, 2023.)
Michelle Yeoh (March 2023)
August 06, 2023 12:30 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBMichelle Yeoh has swept through awards season, winning the Golden Globe, the Screen Actors Guild Award and just about every other trophy they give out for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once, the one-of-a-kind movie that is nominated for 11 Academy Awards. The 60-year-old actress now getting her due, after a long career that has included memorable roles in movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha and Crazy Rich Asians. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Mi...
Stephen Curry
July 30, 2023 12:30 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the greatest athletes of all time, Stephen Curry. He is out with a new documentary called "Underrated" that charts his rise from skinny college kid to basketball legend who has revolutionized the game.
Matt Damon
July 16, 2023 12:30 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with Matt Damon. They talk about his role in the stunning new Christopher Nolan movie, "Oppenheimer", his A-list Hollywood career, and how it all started when he and his buddy Ben Affleck wrote and starred in "Good Will Hunting".
Salma Hayek (February 2023)
July 09, 2023 12:30 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBLong before she became a global star, Salma Hayek was a young actress making her name on television, in her home country of Mexico. She announced her arrival in America with a run of memorable roles in movies like Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Fools Rush In. Despite the success of those films, Hayek began to feel locked-in to a certain type of Latina character. So she carved her own path and established herself as a force in Hollywood. Willie and Hayek got together in New York for a Su...
Gwyneth Paltrow (July 2022)
July 02, 2023 12:30 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThe 1998 film Shakespeare in Love won Gwyneth Paltrow an Academy Award for Best Actress and made her one of Hollywood's most sought-after stars. But fame began to take its toll. In 2008, she sent out the first Goop newsletter, a collection of recommendations for food, clothes and places to visit. Since then, Goop has grown in to a successful, wide-ranging lifestyle brand. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with the actress turned entrepreneur on New York's Long Islan...
Niall Horan
June 25, 2023 12:30 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with Irish singer-songwriter, Niall Horan. You might know him from his start with One Direction, but he's now continuing his solo success with his second album called, "The Show".