Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
344 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 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
Tina Fey on Creating the Return of "Mean Girls" (January 2024)
July 07, 2024 12:30 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBTina Fey sat down with Willie to talk about the return of “Mean Girls” 20-years later with a musical movie. She discusses writing, producing, and starring in both movies after becoming a comedy icon through writing for "SNL". (Original broadcast date January 14, 2024.)
Lainey Wilson on Her Journey from Baskin, Louisiana to Country Music Stardom
June 30, 2024 12:30 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBLainey Wilson sits down with Willie Geist at Radio City Music Hall ahead of her concert to talk about making it big out of a small town, getting to work with her idols, and - despite the long journey - knowing she would always make it.
Henry Winkler Opens Up About His New Memoir, Dyslexia, & The Road to ‘Happy Days’ (November 2023)
June 23, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWillie sits down with Henry Winkler to talk about his new memoir, “Being Henry: The Fonz… and Beyond.” Winkler gets candid about his difficult childhood, his defining role as "The Fonz" in Happy Days,” and his Emmy-winning role in "Barry.” (Original broadcast date November 12, 2023.)
Jon Bon Jovi On Getting His Voice Back for New Album, "Forever”
June 16, 2024 12:30 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWillie chats with Jon Bon Jovi about his new album, "Forever", which marks a victory in the fight to get his voice back. They also talk about his head-spinning rise from Jersey bar-singer to international superstar, and they even take a tour of his studio at his Jersey home.
Emily Blunt on 'Oppenheimer', 'The Fall Guy', and Her Perfect Night (January 2024)
June 02, 2024 12:30 - 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 first ever Oscar nomination. She discusses her new film “Fall Guy” and why her kids are the biggest Ryan Gosling fans. She also answers a question submitted by her husband John Krasinski. (Original broadcast date January 7, 2024.)
Darius Rucker Talks New Music, Mother's Support, and David Letterman Boost (October 2023)
May 26, 2024 12:30 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBDarius Rucker opens up about dedicating his new album, “Carolyn’s Boy,” to his mother, how an appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” changed the trajectory of Hootie & the Blowfish, and how he was able to overcome the initial negative response to his first country single after going solo. (Original broadcast date October 8, 2023)
Glen Powell on Co-Writing and Starring in 'Hit Man'
May 19, 2024 12:30 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWillie gets together with Glen Powell to talk about his recent run of movies that have made him one of Hollywood's most in-demand stars, from "Top Gun: Maverick", to the blockbuster romantic comedy "Anyone but You", and the new movie "Hit Man", which he co-wrote and stars in.
Introducing Dateline: True Crime Weekly
May 16, 2024 09:00 - 39 seconds - 612 KBAs a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Dateline: True Crime Weekly, an all-new weekly podcast series. Every Thursday Dateline correspondent Andrea Canning and her guests dive into the biggest crime stories of the week, bringing you the latest on trials and investigations around the country. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlw
Jimmy Fallon
May 12, 2024 12:30 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sat down with his NBC neighbor, Jimmy Fallon. They got together as he celebrates his 10-year anniversary as host of "The Tonight Show" - reflecting on his long career in comedy, his years at SNL, and landing the biggest job in "Late Night".
Chris Pine
May 05, 2024 12:30 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with Chris Pine. They get together to talk about a career that has taken him from "Star Trek" to "Wonder Woman", and now, the new film he wrote, directed, and stars in: "Poolman".
Stephen Curry (July 2023)
April 28, 2024 12:30 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sat down with one of the greatest athletes of all time, Stephen Curry. He is out with a new documentary, "Underrated", that charts his rise from skinny college kid to basketball legend who has revolutionized the game. (Original broadcast date July 30, 2023)
Hannah Waddingham
April 21, 2024 12:30 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this week's episode, Willie sits down with Emmy-winning "Ted Lasso" star, Hannah Waddingham. They talk about her breakout performance on that show, her role alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in the new movie "The Fall Guy", and so much more.
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: 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.)
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.)
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: 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.)
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.)
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".