Professional golfer Jordan Spieth rose from teenage prodigy to major champion at a pace rarely seen in the sport of golf. In this conversation from July 2018, Spieth sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on how competing in and winning golf’s major championships reshaped his life and career. Plus, he opens up about chasing perfection, handling comparisons to legends, and staying grounded amid early success.

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Steph Curry is one of the greatest shooters and most influential players in the history of the NBA. In this conversation from July 2023, Curry joins Willie Geist to discuss his journey to four NBA championships, his documentary Underrated, and how he approaches aging, recovery, and life beyond basketball. Plus, he shares his love of golf, reflects on redefining greatness, and looks ahead to what’s next.

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NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant players in the history of basketball, who redefined the center position and has built an empire far beyond the basketball court. In this conversation from April 2019, O’Neal sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on his legendary NBA run, his evolution into a prolific businessman, and his role as an analyst on Inside the NBA.

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John Cena is a WWE legend whose career has expanded far beyond the wrestling ring into acting, writing, and philanthropy. In this conversation from October 2019, the WWE champion joins Willie Geist to discuss his evolution from wrestling star to Hollywood actor and his children’s book Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla. Plus, he reflects on perseverance, giving back, and why his motto of never giving up still defines everything he does.

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Luke Combs has had one of the fastest rises in modern music, landing more than a dozen No. 1 country hits and going from bar gigs to sold-out stadiums in just a few years. Combs sits down live with Willie Geist at City Winery Nashville to talk about songwriting, becoming a father, and how he has handled sudden fame without losing himself. Plus, he reflects on covering “Fast Car,” choosing instinct over the chase for hits, and why enjoying the process matters at every stage of his career. (Venue Sponsored by City Winery.)

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Ina Garten is a Food Network legend known for bringing warmth, simplicity, and confidence to home entertaining. In this conversation from May 2025, Garten and Willie Geist continue their discussion from the second Sunday Sitdown Live at City Winery, where she demonstrates how to build the perfect dessert tray and reveals her dream dinner guests. Plus, she explains why hosting has remained one of the most meaningful parts of her life and career. (Venue sponsored by City Winery.)

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Nate Bargatze has become one of the most successful stand up comedians of his generation, going from performing for a single audience member to selling out arenas nationwide. In this conversation from January 2025, Nate Bargatze sits down with Willie Geist during the first ever Sunday Sitdown Live to discuss his rise in comedy, the expansion of the Nateland brand, and what has fueled his steady climb. Plus, he answers audience questions and reflects on how relatability has remained central to his success. (Venue sponsored by City Winery.)

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Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian, bestselling author, and actor whose eleven comedy specials and widely shared bits have made him one of the most recognizable voices in comedy. In this conversation from November 2025, Jim Gaffigan sits down with Willie Geist at the third-ever Sunday Sitdown Live to reflect on his path from a small town in Indiana to selling out arenas and starring in film and television. Plus, he opens up about how David Letterman helped jumpstart his career, the origin of Fathertime Bourbon, and how the creative process continues to motivate him. (Venue sponsored by City Winery.)

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Ina Garten is a New York Times bestselling author and beloved Food Network star whose Barefoot Contessa brand has transformed how people cook and entertain at home. In this conversation from May 2025, Ina Garten sits down with Willie Geist at City Winery in New York City during the second Sunday Sitdown Live to discuss her memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens, launching her business, and the enduring support of her husband Jeffrey. Plus, she shares lessons learned from taking risks and building a career on her own terms. (Venue sponsored by City Winery.)

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Catherine O’Hara was a beloved, award-winning actress whose career spanned more than five decades, with unforgettable performances in films like Best in Show, Home Alone, and Beetlejuice, along with her standout role as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek, which earned her Emmy recognition and a lasting place in comedy history. In this conversation from February 2024, O’Hara sat down with Willie Geist to discuss her role in Argylle, reflect on the legacy of her most iconic characters, and share stories from her early days in comedy that shaped her remarkable journey. 

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Hey Sunday Sitdown fans! As a bonus, we’re sharing the trailer of Craig Melvin’s new podcast, 'Glass Half Full.'

Each week, Craig sits down with a celebrity, athlete, comedian, or just plain fascinating person for intimate conversations that feel like catching up with an old friend. With warmth, humor, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes everything.

Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full.

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