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.

  • 51 minutes 46 seconds
    Billy Crystal Opens up About ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Legacy

    Willie gets together with Billy Crystal in NYU Tisch's "Jack Crystal Theater" named for his late father.  Billy opens up about his time in film school at NYU and about his professor, the legendary film director Martin Scorsese. They chat about the enduring legacy of "When Harry Met Sally" and about his acclaimed new series, "Before." 

    15 December 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 57 minutes 40 seconds
    Colman Domingo on His Oscar-Nominated Role in "Rustin" (January 2024)

    Willie sat down with actor Colman Domingo to talk about his long road to the Hollywood spotlight, which began on stage and continued with major projects like, "Fear the Walking Dead," "Euphoria," and his acclaimed performance in "Rustin." (Original broadcast date January 21, 2024)

    8 December 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 41 minutes 58 seconds
    Billy Joel Reflects on His Record-Breaking Residency and His Biggest Hits (August 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. (Original broadcast date August 18, 2024.)

    1 December 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 54 minutes 22 seconds
    Kacey Musgraves on Latest Album, "Deeper Well" (March 2024)

    Willie sat down with 7-time Grammy winner, Kacey Musgraves, ahead of the release of her latest album, "Deeper Well". They got together at Electric Lady Studios to talk about the inspiration behind the album, her process writing those beautiful songs, and finding success while bucking convention in Nashville. (Original broadcast date March 10, 2024.)

    24 November 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 33 minutes 24 seconds
    Hugh Grant on His Chilling New Film, "Heretic"

    Hugh Grant talks to Willie Geist about his new film, “Heretic” and about reprising the role of Daniel Cleaver in the upcoming fourth “Bridget Jones” film. They also discuss Grant's relationship with fame and how he’s creating better boundaries and protections in the industry.

    17 November 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 35 minutes 48 seconds
    Cynthia Erivo on "Elphaba" Role in New "Wicked" Movie

    Willie Geist talks to Cynthia Erivo about the release of the highly anticipated Hollywood adaptation of the Broadway classic, "Wicked". Erivo shares her experience playing "Elphaba" opposite Ariana Grande's "Glinda", and she gets her first look at the "Wicked" Billboards in Times Square. 

    10 November 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 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
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