

Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
Willie Geist, Sunday TODAY
NBC'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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Oct 29, 2023 • 41min
Chris Stapleton
On this week's episode, Willie sits down with 8-time Grammy winner, Chris Stapleton. They got together in Nashville to talk about his latest album, that stunning Super Bowl rendition of "The National Anthem", and he also gave a guided tour of the place where he makes his music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 2023 • 41min
Kate Hudson (December 2022)
Kate 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.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 15, 2023 • 1h 7min
Jack Antonoff
On 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 8, 2023 • 30min
Darius Rucker
On 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 24, 2023 • 44min
Ryan Seacrest
On 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". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 17, 2023 • 28min
Kane Brown
On 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 12, 2023 • 26min
Olivia Rodrigo
On 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 3, 2023 • 32min
Idris Elba (March 2023)
Lately, 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 this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie and Idris got together in New York. (Original broadcast date March 12, 2023.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 27, 2023 • 42min
Michelle Williams (April 2023)
In 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.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 20, 2023 • 39min
Austin Butler (February 2023)
Since 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.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.