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.

  • 56 minutes 21 seconds
    Larry David on Bittersweet End of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (April 2024)

    Willie Geist sat down with Larry David to reflect on his surprising life in comedy, and the bittersweet end of his iconic series, "Curb Your Enthusiasm". He even decided to cast Willie himself in an episode of the final season, and Willie shares his inside look. (Original broadcast date April 7, 2024.)

    3 November 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 46 minutes 34 seconds
    Kelsea Ballerini Talks New Album, "Patterns", and Her Next Gig on "The Voice"

    Willie sits down with one of the biggest young stars in music, Kelsea Ballerini. They talk about her new album, "Patterns", and her upcoming gig as a coach on "The Voice." Ballerini also reflects on her choice to move to Nashville as a teenager to pursue country music.  

    27 October 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 40 minutes 20 seconds
    Jason Segel on His Starring Role in "Shrinking" and Long Run of Comedies

    Jason Segel sits down with Willie to talk about his Emmy nomination for starring in the acclaimed series, "Shrinking", alongside Harrison Ford. Segel details his run of comedies over the last decade and a half, and how a setup by his high school teacher got him discovered. 

    20 October 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Stephen Colbert on His Rise to Fame & His Latest Project Becoming a Cookbook Author

    Willie Geist sits down with the host of "The Late Show", Stephen Colbert, to chat about Stephen's rise to fame and the pivotal moment he knew he would be able to make a career out of comedy. Stephen talks about growing up in a large family and how he's navigated tragedy. His wife, Evie McGee-Colbert, also joins to share some of their favorite recipes from their new cookbook, ‘Does This Taste Funny.’

    13 October 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 51 minutes 1 second
    Jelly Roll on His Rise from a Troubled Past

    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.  

    6 October 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 38 minutes 41 seconds
    Kate Winslet on Dictator Role in ‘The Regime’ and Life After ‘Titanic’ (March 2024)

    Academy Award-winning actor Kate Winslet joined Willie Geist to talk about her new role as a dictator losing her grip in "The Regime". She also spoke of how deeply her role in "Mare of Easttown" affected her emotionally, as well as navigating the disorienting whirlwind of life after starring in "Titanic". (Original broadcast date March 17, 2024.)

    29 September 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 37 minutes 46 seconds
    Alicia Keys Talks "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway, Inspired by Her Life and Career (April 2024)

    Willie sat down with 16-time Grammy winner, Alicia Keys, ahead of the opening of her Broadway musical, "Hell's Kitchen". They talk about inspirations from her own life that helped her create the acclaimed coming-of-age musical more than a decade in the making. 

    22 September 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 41 minutes 6 seconds
    Ryan Reynolds on "Deadpool" Success and His Late Father's Parkinson's Diagnosis

    Willie gets together with Ryan Reynolds as his latest "Deadpool" movie becomes the highest grossing R-rated movie in history. Ryan also opens up about his late father’s experience with Parkinson's disease and the toll it took on his family

    15 September 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 28 minutes 49 seconds
    EMMY NOMINEE: Lorne Michaels

    A new era of American comedy began in 1975 with the premiere of Saturday Night Live and a young producer named Lorne Michaels calling the shots. Willie Geist gets together with the SNL creator and executive producer in famed Studio 8H to talk about the show’s legacy, and how they put on a live production in the middle of both a pandemic and a presidential election. (Original broadcast date October 18, 2020)

    13 September 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 54 minutes 52 seconds
    EMMY NOMINEE: John Oliver

    Willie Geist gets together with John Oliver to chat a little 'football at the pub' ahead of a new season of "Last Week Tonight", fresh off the show's latest annual sweep of the Emmy Awards. (Original broadcast date February 18, 2024)

    13 September 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 28 seconds
    EMMY NOMINEE: Seth Meyers

    It’s been 10 years since Seth Meyers took the Late Night baton from his friend Jimmy Fallon, carrying on a legendary legacy started by David Letterman in 1982. Before taking over behind that desk, Meyers spent over a decade at Saturday Night Live, first as a cast member, then as Head Writer and host of “Weekend Update.” Willie Geist gets together with the television host and comedian to talk about applying those writing skills to a children’s book inspired by his three kids, and more. (Original broadcast date March 20, 2022)

    13 September 2024, 4:00 pm
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