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.
Episodes
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Apr 21, 2024 • 56min
Hannah Waddingham
On 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.
Apr 14, 2024 • 38min
Alicia Keys
On 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.
Apr 7, 2024 • 56min
Larry David
On 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.
Mar 31, 2024 • 53min
Carol Burnett
On 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".
Mar 24, 2024 • 40min
Kenny Chesney
On 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.
Mar 17, 2024 • 39min
Kate Winslet
On 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.
Mar 10, 2024 • 54min
Kacey Musgraves
On 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.
Mar 9, 2024 • 58min
OSCAR NOMINEE: Colman Domingo (January 2024)
Willie 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.)
Mar 9, 2024 • 44min
OSCAR NOMINEE: Matt Damon (July 2023)
Matt 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.)
Mar 9, 2024 • 55min
OSCAR NOMINEE: Sterling K. Brown (November 2019)
Sterling 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.)
