Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

Willie Geist sat down with his NBC neighbor, Jimmy Fallon. The two got together as Jimmy celebrated 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". (Original broadcast date May 12, 2024)

Maya Rudolph knew from an early age that she was meant to make people laugh, but a seven-season run on “Saturday Night Live” put her comedic genius on the map. Willie Geist met the actress inside SNL’s famous Studio 8H to talk about her time on that show, including her favorite celebrity impressions and what it was like to work alongside cast members like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. She also shares how the show served as comedy boot camp, giving her a foundation for roles in films like “Bridesmaids” and her Amazon series “Forever,” in which she stars alongside fellow SNL alum Fred Armisen. (Original broadcast date September 16, 2018)

Willie Geist sat down with Tina Fey 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) 

Willie Geist gets together with comedy icon Will Ferrell to talk about his new movie, "You're Cordially Invited", starring alongside Reese Witherspoon. The two also discuss Ferrell’s recent documentary with friend Harper Steele, "Will and Harper", and reflect on Ferrell's time on SNL ahead of its 50th anniversary.

Willie Geist sat down with Nate Bargatze at City Winery in front of a live audience for the first ever Sunday Sitdown Live. Bargatze talks all about his rise in comedy - from performing for one person in a small club, to selling out arenas around the world. They also discuss new family-friendly plans for the "Nateland" empire and answer some questions from the audience.

Willie Geist sits down with one of the biggest young stars in music, Kelsea Ballerini. They talk about her latest album, "Patterns", and her gig as a coach on "The Voice." Ballerini also reflects on her choice to move to Nashville as a teenager to pursue country music. (Original broadcast date October 27, 2024) 

Willie Geist sits down with 7-time Grammy winner, Kacey Musgraves. The two get together at Electric Lady Studios to talk about the inspiration for her latest album, her writing process and finding success while bucking convention in Nashville. (Original broadcast date March 10, 2024) 

Willie Geist sits down with former rapper turned country artist, Jelly Roll, ahead of his latest album, "Beautifully Broken". He tells the story of his troubled upbringing and how he turned it all around, now selling out the biggest arenas in the country. (Original broadcast date October 6, 2024)

Willie Geist sits down with 16-time Grammy winner, Alicia Keys. The two get together at the Schubert Theater in New York to talk about Alicia's incredible career full of beautiful music and the new Broadway musical inspired by her own extraordinary life. (Original broadcast date April 14, 2024)

Lainey 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. (Original broadcast date June 30, 2024)