Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist podcast

Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

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.

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.

 

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Josh Brolin on Craft Over Fame, the Cost of Honesty, and His Inner Switch

Josh Brolin is an Academy Award-nominated actor whose 40-year career spans the cult classi... more

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MARVEL STARS: Chris Hemsworth on ‘Limitless’ and Life Beyond Thor

Chris Hemsworth is an acclaimed actor known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic U... more

13 Dec 2025

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13 Dec 2025


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MARVEL STARS: Angela Bassett on ‘Zero Day’ and Honoring Chadwick Boseman

Angela Bassett is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress known for her role as Queen Ram... more

13 Dec 2025

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MARVEL STARS: Anthony Mackie on Becoming Captain America and ‘Twisted Metal’

Known for his role as Sam Wilson, the latest Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Unive... more

13 Dec 2025

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13 Dec 2025


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MARVEL STARS: Ryan Reynolds on ‘Deadpool’ Success and His Father’s Legacy

Known for his record-breaking run as Deadpool in Marvel films, Ryan Reynolds is an award-w... more

13 Dec 2025

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13 Dec 2025


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MARVEL STARS: Scarlett Johansson on 'Asteroid City' and Building The Outset

Known for her roles in Marvel’s The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Bla... more

13 Dec 2025

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Jamie Lee Curtis on Finding Purpose and Reimagining Her Future in Hollywood

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07 Dec 2025

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Dateline Presents: Something About Cari

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02 Dec 2025

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#441

Paul Mescal on Playing Shakespeare, Working with Legends and Crafting Complex Characters

Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss playing young William Shak... more

30 Nov 2025

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Jim Gaffigan on the Craft of Comedy and His Bourbon Born Out of Chaos

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STAND-UP GREATS: Sebastian Maniscalco on His Slow-Burn Rise and Working With Robert De Niro

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22 Nov 2025

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STAND-UP GREATS: Tiffany Haddish on Her Rise From Homelessness to Hollywood and Making History on ‘S...

Tiffany Haddish is an actress, comedian and author whose breakout performance in the hit f... more

22 Nov 2025

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STAND-UP GREATS: Trevor Noah on Reinventing ‘The Daily Show’ and Finding Humor in Hard Times

Trevor Noah is a comedian and host who stepped into one of television’s most iconic seats ... more

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STAND-UP GREATS: Nate Bargatze on His Rise, Hosting 'SNL,' and Building the Nateland Empire

Nate Bargatze is a stand-up comedian known for his clean humor and relatable storytelling,... more

22 Nov 2025

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STAND-UP GREATS: Kevin Hart on His Role in 'Fatherhood' and the Car Crash That Changed Everything

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Leanne Morgan on Her Viral Rise, Netflix Sitcom, and Stand Up Success

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16 Nov 2025

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WICKED STARS: Bowen Yang on His Extraordinary Rise and the Movie Musical Magic of ‘Wicked’

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WICKED STARS: Idina Menzel on Her Journey from ‘Wicked’ to ‘Frozen’ and Beyond

Idina Menzel is a Tony Award-winning performer who originated the role of Elphaba in Broad... more

08 Nov 2025

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WICKED STARS: Cynthia Erivo on Bringing Elphaba to Life and Building Her Bond with Ariana Grande

Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-winning performer who stars as Elphaba in the mo... more

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WICKED STARS: Jeff Goldblum on His Career, Creativity, and the Joy of Reunion

Jeff Goldblum is an actor and musician who stars as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the movi... more

08 Nov 2025

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WICKED STARS: Michelle Yeoh on Her Oscar Moment and a Lifetime of Breaking Barriers

Michelle Yeoh is an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress who... more

08 Nov 2025

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Judd Apatow on Comedy Legends, Cult Classics, and the Secret Sauce Behind His Movies

From a Long Island teen interviewing his comedy heroes on a high school radio station to t... more

02 Nov 2025

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SUNDAY SITDOWN REWIND: Jim Gaffigan on Comedy, Family Life, and Finding Humor in the Everyday

For more than 30 years, Jim Gaffigan has been making audiences laugh with his signature bl... more

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Michael Bublé on His Rise From Fishing Boats to Fame and a Lifetime of Joy

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Nathan Lane is a three-time Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor beloved for his roles on sta... more

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