Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

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. (Original broadcast date April 7, 2024)

Golden Globe-winning actor Don Cheadle talks to Willie Geist about his prolific career including Oscar nominations, the "Ocean's 11" franchise, and the Marvel Universe.They also talk about his new show “Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist” streaming now on Peacock, about the true story of how an epic party after Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta became the scene of an infamous heist. 

Ryan Seacrest joins Willie Geist to discuss his new gig as host of "Wheel of Fortune" and they receive some exciting news. They also talk about the hustle that took Seacrest from 'High School Radio DJ' to a media titan, and opening multiple 'Seacrest Studios'. (Original broadcast date September 24, 2023)

Willie sits down with Emmy-winning star Sheryl Lee Ralph to celebrate her recent success after four decades in the business. She recalls the support she got from teachers like the one she plays on her hit show, "Abbott Elementary", and her conversation with Robert De Niro that kept her moving in the right direction. (Original broadcast date February 25, 2024.) 

Willie sits down with Billy Joel in his Sag Harbor home as he wraps up his decade-long residency at New York's Madison Square Garden. He talks about a half-century of writing and playing some of the most famous songs in the history of music. 

Tina 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 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.

Willie 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.)

Willie 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 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.)