Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

Ryan Reynolds on Balancing Success and Fatherhood

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Actor, producer and businessman Ryan Reynolds joins Willie Geist for a special Sunday Sitdown Live conversation at City Winery New York. They discussed Reynolds’s wide-ranging career in front of the camera including the future of the billion-dollar “Deadpool” Franchise, the incredible success of Wrexham AFC, since he and fellow actor Rob McElheney bought it in 2020, his many other business ventures including Aviation Gin and his marketing company Maximum Effort, and how he balances family life and fatherhood through it all.

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Nate Bargatze on Success in Comedy and Nateland’s Expansion

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000

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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TODAY Presents: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – Erin Andrews

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Hey Sunday Sitdown fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer.

In this episode, Dylan sits down with Erin Andrews for a conversation as raw and real as it gets — from her long journey to motherhood through IVF and surrogacy to the messy, beautiful reality of raising a toddler while working one of the most demanding jobs in sports broadcasting. Erin opens up about mom guilt, the pressure to pretend you have it all together, and why she made a promise to herself to just be honest with people. Because as both women agree — putting that wall up all the time is exhausting.

To listen to the full conversation now, just search ‘The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer’ wherever you’re listening. Follow now for new episodes every Thursday. https://swap.fm/l/tpwddfdew

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Matthew McConaughey on Acting With His Family and Lessons That Last

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Over the past three decades, Matthew McConaughey has starred in more than 50 films, won an Academy Award for Dallas Buyers Club, delivered an Emmy-nominated performance in True Detective and topped bestseller lists with his memoir, Greenlights, but he’s still chasing something more meaningful. In his latest project, The Lost Bus, he tells the gripping true story of a school bus driver who risked everything to save 23 children during the 2018 Camp Fire, California’s deadliest wildfire. McConaughey sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on acting alongside his teenage son Levi and his 93-year-old mother in the film and how the project deepened his perspective on fatherhood, legacy, and what really matters. He also discusses his new book Poems & Prayers, the power of belief in a cynical world, and why risk-taking has defined his career.

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Introducing: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:39:43 +0000

Hey Sunday Sitdown fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – an all-new podcast series from TODAY.

You know her as TODAY’s candid third hour host. But Dylan Dreyer is also a mom of 3 boys in New York City, trying to figure out the big stuff: how to raise kind, confident, resilient kids and keep her sanity along the way. And like every parent, sometimes she needs…HELP! On The Parent Chat, Dylan calls in reinforcements – from parenting experts with big advice to fellow working moms that can help all parents feel less alone. Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with a group chat.

To follow now, just search ‘The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer’ wherever you’re listening. New episodes drop every Thursday. https://swap.fm/l/tpcwddftw

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Lea Michele on ‘Chess,’ Motherhood and a Broadway Homecoming

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Emmy-nominated actress and singer Lea Michele has spent more than 30 years performing, from her Broadway debut in Les Misérables at the Imperial Theatre when she was just 8-years-old to starring in hits like Spring Awakening, Glee, Funny Girl and Scream Queens. Michele sits down with Willie Geist backstage at the Imperial Theatre to discuss her full-circle return to the theater where it all began, how Chess has brought joy and creative spark back to her life, and why feeling fulfilled as a mother and wife has made this chapter feel especially meaningful. Plus, she steps back into the dressing room she used during Les Misérables and reflects on the confidence that first led her from an open call in Englewood, New Jersey, to the Broadway stage.

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Leanne Morgan on Stand-Up, Stardom and Second Acts

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Comedian Leanne Morgan spent more than 25 years building a loyal stand-up audience before breaking through with viral clips, Netflix comedy specials I’m Every Woman and Unspeakable Things, and her hit sitcom Leanne. In this conversation from November 2025, Morgan sits down with Willie Geist to discuss her long road in stand-up, the family stories and Southern humor that shape her comedy, and the whirlwind of starring in a Netflix sitcom after decades on the road. Plus, she reflects on the breakthrough that changed her career, balancing newfound success with motherhood and grandmotherhood, and why the timing of her rise makes it even more meaningful.

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OSCAR NOMINEES: Benicio Del Toro on His First Oscar and His Hollywood Journey (June 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Benicio Del Toro) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Benicio Del Toro is an Academy Award-winning actor and current nominee for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in One Battle After Another. In this conversation from June 2025, Del Toro joins Willie Geist to discuss leading director Wes Anderson’s film The Phoenician Scheme and how winning his first Oscar reshaped his life and career. Plus, he reflects on growing up in Puerto Rico and the first role that made him feel he had truly arrived in Hollywood.

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OSCAR NOMINEES: Kate Hudson on ‘Glass Onion,’ ‘Music’ and Finding Her Voice (December 2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Wille Geist, Kate Hudson) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Kate Hudson is a Golden Globe-winning actress who is nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Song Sung Blue at this year’s Oscars. In this conversation from December 2022, Hudson sits down with Willie Geist to discuss her role in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, overcoming her fear of singing in public, and balancing her creative career with running Fabletics and raising a family.

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OSCAR NOMINEES: Paul Mescal on ‘Hamnet,’ Shakespeare and Building Complex Characters (November 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Paul Mescal) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Paul Mescal has quickly become one of the most compelling actors of his generation and stars in Hamnet, which is nominated for Best Picture at this year's Oscars. In this conversation from November 2025, Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss playing young William Shakespeare in Hamnet, working alongside industry legends on Gladiator II, and how he approaches crafting complex characters. Plus, the Normal People and Aftersun star reflects on his journey from school musicals to Hollywood.

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OSCAR NOMINEES: Michael B. Jordan on Action Films, Friendship and Fame (May 2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Michael B. Jordan) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Michael B. Jordan is an actor, producer, and director who is nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Sinners at this year’s Oscars. In this conversation from May 2021, Jordan sits down with Willie Geist to discuss starring in Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, why he prefers doing his own stunts, and stepping into a major action franchise. Plus, he reflects on his friendship with the late Chadwick Boseman and navigating fame.

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Charlie Puth on His Super Bowl National Anthem, Taylor Swift’s Influence and New Album ‘Whatever’s Clever’

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has spent the last decade topping charts with hits like “See You Again,” “Attention” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore” and recently performed the national anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl, drawing inspiration from Whitney Houston's iconic rendition. Puth sits down with Willie Geist at a New York City jazz club to discuss his fourth studio album, “Whatever’s Clever,” an orchestral pop record influenced by late 1980s and early 1990s yacht rock, while reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped his rise from accidental pop star to global headliner. Plus, he opens up about a recent conversation with former President Barack Obama about the importance of music education, how Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” lyric pushed him to be more vulnerable and how marriage and impending fatherhood have reshaped his songwriting.

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Nick Jonas on How Faith and Fatherhood Inspired His New Album “Sunday Best”

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Over the last 20 years, Nick Jonas has grown up in front of the world, selling millions of records, headlining stadium tours with the Jonas Brothers and building a career that spans music, Broadway and film. Jonas sits down with Willie Geist at New York City’s Tavern on the Green, a special place for him, his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas and their daughter, to discuss his new solo album, “Sunday Best,” including the early days in church that shaped its soulful sound and how becoming a father has changed his songwriting. Plus, he looks back on being dropped by a record label, stepping away from the Jonas Brothers to find his own identity and why coming back to the band feels different this time around.

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NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Colman Domingo on Success, Loss and Purpose (January 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Colman Domingo, Willie Geist) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Colman Domingo is one of the most celebrated performers of his generation who is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. In this conversation from January 2024, Domingo sits down with Willie Geist to discuss his acclaimed performance in Rustin, his rise to the Hollywood spotlight, and the personal losses that shaped his journey. Plus, he reflects on gratitude, community, and why success feels especially meaningful at this stage of his career.

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NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Angela Bassett on Power, Purpose and ‘Zero Day’ (March 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Angela Bassett, Willie Geist) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Angela Bassett is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress who is nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. In this conversation from March 2025, Bassett sits down with Willie Geist to discuss playing the president of the United States opposite Robert De Niro in Netflix’s Zero Day, her decades-long career, and what it means to portray leadership on screen. Plus, she reflects on honoring the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman and her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Lena Waithe on Building Her Voice in Hollywood (December 2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Lena Waithe) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Lena Waithe is an Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actress whose podcast Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is nominated for Outstanding Podcast in Arts, Sports and Entertainment at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. In this conversation from December 2019, Waithe sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on her rise in the industry, the mentors who helped shape her path, and how her first Emmy Award changed her life.

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NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Viola Davis on Strength, Survival and Success (May 2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Viola Davis) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Viola Davis is an Oscar-winning actress who is nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television Series, Special, or Movie at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. In this conversation from May 2019, Davis opens up to Willie Geist about growing up in poverty, finding her way out through acting and her work on the documentary A Touch of Sugar.

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Glen Powell on Hollywood Partnerships and Career Momentum (May 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Glen Powell) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Glen Powell has quickly emerged as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand leading men, building momentum through roles in films like Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone but You, Hit Man and the recently released How to Make a Killing. In this conversation from May 2024, Powell sits down with Willie Geist to discuss his creative partnership with Sydney Sweeney, the advice that helped shape his career from actors like Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington, and the moment he realized acting was his path. Plus, he reflects on collaboration, momentum, and what comes next as his career continues to accelerate.

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Margot Robbie on Playing a Queen and Taking Creative Risks (January 2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Margot Robbie, Willie Geist) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Margot Robbie is an Academy Award-nominated actress whose career has included standout performances in The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, I, Tonya, and more recently Barbie and Wuthering Heights. In this conversation from January 2019, Robbie sits down with Willie Geist to discuss taking on the role of Queen Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots and why she initially hesitated before saying yes to the role. Plus, she reflects on producing her own work and uniting women in Hollywood.

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ATHLETIC GREATS: Shaquille O’Neal on Dominance, Leadership and Life After the NBA (April 2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Shaquille O'Neal) — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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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ATHLETIC GREATS: John Cena on Championship Mentality, Reinvention and Never Giving Up (October 2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, John Cena) — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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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ATHLETIC GREATS: Jordan Spieth on Chasing Perfection and Reaching Golf’s Highest Stages (July 2018)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Jordan Spieth) — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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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ATHLETIC GREATS: Steph Curry on Redefining Greatness, Championships and What Comes Next (July 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Steph Curry, Willie Geist) — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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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Luke Combs on Growing Fast While Staying Grounded

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000

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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Jim Gaffigan on the Craft of Comedy and His Bourbon Brand (November 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Jim Gaffigan, Willie Geist) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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 on Hosting Traditions and Dream Dinner Guests - Part 2 (May 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Ina Garten, Willie Geist) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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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Ina Garten on Becoming Barefoot Contessa - Part 1 (May 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Ina Garten, Willie Geist) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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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Nate Bargatze on Success in Comedy and Nateland’s Expansion (January 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Nate Bargatze) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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IN MEMORIAM: Catherine O’Hara Remembered for Iconic Roles and Timeless Comedy

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:50:00 +0000

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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Jason Momoa on Building His Own Projects and Never Sitting Still

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Jason Momoa is an actor, producer, and director whose career spans blockbuster franchises like Aquaman and Game of Thrones, along with writing, directing, and producing his own projects. Momoa sits down with Willie Geist to discuss embracing comedy and action in The Wrecking Crew, telling Hawaiian stories through projects like Chief of War, and how creating his own work has shaped the direction of his career. Plus, he reflects on growing up between Hawaii and the Midwest, navigating fame, and why his efforts to reduce single-use plastic have become an important part of his life.

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Bad Bunny on Fame, Acting, and His Puerto Rico Roots

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Grammy Award winning global music superstar Bad Bunny has become one of the most influential artists in the world, reshaping Latin music while breaking records on stages across the globe. In this conversation from August 2025, Bad Bunny sits down with Willie Geist to discuss bringing his historic concert residency to Puerto Rico, stepping into acting with projects like Caught Stealing and Happy Gilmore 2, and how his ambitions have evolved alongside his fame. Plus, he opens up about the origin of his stage name and why staying connected to home continues to ground everything he does.

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Ken Jeong on Reinventing Himself and Trusting His Instincts

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Ken Jeong is an actor and comedian who has built an illustrious career spanning film, television, and stand-up, from The Hangover and Community to 14 seasons on The Masked Singer. Jeong sits down with Willie Geist to discuss his evolution from practicing physician to comedian, how finding success later in life has shaped his perspective, and why ensemble work has played such a central role in his career. Plus, he reflects on the support of his family, the importance of projects like KPop Demon Hunters and Crazy Rich Asians in his career and how he’s learned to take his work seriously without taking himself too seriously.

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Mel Robbins on Letting Go and Changing Your Life

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Mel Robbins is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and Golden Globe nominated podcast host behind The Let Them Theory and The Five Second Rule, two frameworks that have empowered people around the world. Robbins sits down with Willie Geist to break down why other people are the biggest source of stress, how letting go of control creates freedom, and why real change starts with your response, not your circumstances. Plus, she reflects on nearly losing everything, the snowy morning that changed her life forever, and how a single decision set her on an entirely new path.

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Ina Garten on Hosting, Dessert Traditions and Dream Dinner Guests - Part 2

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Ina Garten is a New York Times bestselling author and Food Network legend known for elevating home entertaining with warmth and simplicity. In this conversation from May 2025, Garten and Willie Geist continue their conversation from the second Sunday Sitdown Live at City Winery, in which Garten demonstrates how to build the perfect dessert tray and reveals her dream dinner guests. (Venue sponsored by City Winery.)

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Ina Garten on Her Memoir, Marriage and Becoming Barefoot Contessa - Part 1

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Ina Garten is a New York Times bestselling author, beloved Food Network star, and cultural icon whose Barefoot Contessa brand has reshaped home cooking for millions. In this conversation from May 2025, 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, starting her own business, and the steady support of her husband Jeffrey. (Venue sponsored by City Winery.)

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Josh Brolin is an Academy Award-nominated actor whose 40-year career spans the cult classic The Goonies, acclaimed turns in No Country for Old Men and Milk, and Marvel’s billion-dollar Avengers franchise. Brolin joins Willie Geist at Hotel Chelsea to discuss his intense work in Weapons, Running Man, and the third Knives Out film, his resistance to believing his own hype, and how decades of struggle shaped his instincts. Plus, he opens up about the uncomfortable process of writing his memoir and the drive that pushes him to take on demanding roles.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Anthony Mackie, Willie Geist) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Known for his role as Sam Wilson, the latest Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Anthony Mackie is an acclaimed actor whose career spans films like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Million Dollar Baby and The Hurt Locker. In this sitdown from August 2025, Mackie joins Willie Geist to discuss starring in the second season of the series Twisted Metal, his rise from theater kid to Marvel superhero, and the moment the MCU came calling. Plus, he reflects on picking up the Captain America shield and the unexpected perks that come with playing a superhero.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Chris Hemsworth, Willie Geist) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Chris Hemsworth is an acclaimed actor known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his standout performances in films like Rush and Snow White and the Huntsman. In this conversation from November 2022, Hemsworth joins Willie Geist to discuss pushing himself to extremes in his National Geographic series Limitless, his road from Australian soap operas to global stardom, and how his life changed after he discovered his genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, he reflects on raising his family in Australia and finding normalcy far from Hollywood.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Scarlett Johansson, Willie Geist) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Known for her roles in Marvel’s The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson is a Tony-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress who has spent the last three years building her skincare line, The Outset. In this conversation from June 2023, Johansson joins Willie Geist at The Outset’s New York offices to discuss starring in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, balancing blockbuster films and family life, and her husband Colin Jost’s unlikely eye cream obsession.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Ryan Reynolds, Willie Geist) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Known for his record-breaking run as Deadpool in Marvel films, Ryan Reynolds is an award-winning actor and producer whose career spans hits like Deadpool & Wolverine, Free Guy, and The Proposal. In this conversation from September 2024, Reynolds joins Willie Geist to discuss the massive global success of the Deadpool franchise, his wide-ranging career, and how he balances work with life as a father of four. Plus, he opens up about his late father’s long battle with Parkinson’s disease and the impact it had on his family.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Angela Bassett, Willie Geist) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Angela Bassett is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress known for her role as Queen Ramonda in Marvel’s Black Panther films. In this conversation from March 2025, Bassett joins Willie Geist to discuss playing the president of the United States opposite Robert De Niro in Netflix’s Zero Day, her decades-long career, and the impact of portraying powerful women on screen. Plus, she reflects on her time starring alongside the late Chadwick Boseman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Jamie Lee Curtis is an Academy Award and Emmy winning actress, author, and producer best known for Everything Everywhere All at Once, the Halloween franchise and her acclaimed guest role in The Bear. Curtis sits down with Willie Geist to discuss her late career hot streak, embracing aging and authenticity, and her role as Aunt Helen in James L. Brooks’s new film Ella McCay. Plus, she reflects on the woman who first saw her potential, the hustle behind building her Comet Pictures production company, and why she believes the most important moments in life hinge on a few unexpected seconds.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss playing young William Shakespearein his 2025 film Hamnet as well as his role in Gladiator II alongsideDenzel Washington and director Ridley Scott. Plus, the Normal People and Aftersun star opens up about preparing to portray Paul McCartney in an upcoming Beatles biopic, how he builds complex characters, and his journey from school musicals to Hollywood.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian, bestselling author, writer and acclaimed actor whose 11 specials and countless viral bits have made him one of the most beloved voices in comedy. Jim sits down with Willie Geist in front of a live audience to look back on his unlikely journey from a small town in Indiana to selling out arenas and starring in films and television. Plus, he opens up about the moment David Letterman helped launch his career, the inception story of his Fathertime Bourbon, and why the creative process still drives him after more than two decades on stage.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Nate Bargatze, Willie Geist) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Nate Bargatze is a stand-up comedian known for his clean humor and relatable storytelling, a combination that helped him grow from performing at small club sets to becoming an arena headliner. In this sitdown from February 2025, Nate joins Willie Geist to talk about his rapid career climb, hosting “Saturday Night Live” twice in one year, and what’s next for his expanding “Nateland” universe. Plus, he reveals his thoughts about his high school naming their gym after him.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Trevor Noah, Willie Geist) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Trevor Noah is a comedian and host who stepped into one of television’s most iconic seats in 2015 and quickly made The Daily Show his own. In this sitdown from June 2021, Trevor joins Willie Geist in a park across from his studio to revisit the year he spent hosting from his apartment and how he navigated a news cycle dominated by the pandemic and nationwide protests. He opens up about finding humor in the midst of trauma, the global lens he brings to American politics, and why he decided to return to the road on a stand-up tour.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Tiffany Haddish) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Tiffany Haddish is an actress, comedian and author whose breakout performance in the hit film Girls Trip launched her into Hollywood’s A-list. In this conversation from August 2019, Tiffany talks with Willie Geist about her journey from experiencing homelessness to starring in major movies like The Kitchen, landing high-profile TV roles and headlining her own stand-up specials. She also reflects on becoming the first Black female stand-up comic to host Saturday Night Live and how that milestone changed the course of her career.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Sebastian Maniscalco, Willie Geist) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Sebastian Maniscalco is a stand-up comedian and actor whose family-driven humor and razor-sharp delivery have made him one of the most recognizable voices in comedy. In this sitdown from December 2022, Sebastian talks with Willie Geist about the real-life moments that inspire his act, his stand-up special Is It Me? and the surreal experience of watching Robert De Niro portray his father in About My Father. Plus, he reflects on his long climb from open mics to arena tours, the influences that shaped his point of view, and why family remains at the center of everything he does.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Kevin Hart, Willie Geist) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Kevin Hart is a comedian, actor, producer and bestselling author known for his blockbuster films, sold-out stand-up tours and relentless work ethic. In this conversation from May 2021, Kevin joins Willie Geist to talk about his dramatic role in the Netflix movie Fatherhood and why presenting a positive Black father on screen mattered to him. He also reflects on performing stand-up at home during the pandemic, his turn toward dramatic acting, and his recovery from the near-fatal car crash that almost left him paralyzed.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Leanne Morgan is a comedian and actress who rose to prominence after a viral video catapulted her to fame following decades of hustling in the stand up world. Leanne sits down with Willie Geist to look back on the 25-year climb that took her from telling jokes in living rooms while selling jewelry to becoming one of the most beloved voices in comedy. Plus, she reflects on the Def Leppard and Journey moment that sparked her breakthrough, the excitement and nerves of filming her hit Netflix sitcom with Chuck Lorre, and the real life moments that shape her act, from motherhood to the unforgettable stories she shares about her husband Chuck Morgan.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Wille Geist, Bowen Yang) — Sun, 9 Nov 2025 22:45:00 +0000

Bowen Yang is a comedian, writer, and Saturday Night Live cast member who stars as Pfannee in the movie musical Wicked and its upcoming sequel Wicked: For Good. In this conversation from April 2025, Yang sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on his extraordinary rise to fame, growing up as the son of Chinese immigrants, and the experience of coming out to his parents. He also talks about how a childhood trip to New York that included visiting Broadway, taking the NBC Studio Tour, and sitting in Studio 8H felt like an early glimpse of his future.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Michelle Yeoh, Willie Geist) — Sat, 8 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Michelle Yeoh is an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress who stars as Madame Morrible in the movie musical Wicked and its upcoming sequel Wicked: For Good. In this conversation from March 2023, Yeoh sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on her sweeping awards-season success for Everything Everywhere All At Once and what it meant to finally have her big Hollywood moment. She looks back on her groundbreaking career, from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to Memoirs of a Geisha and Crazy Rich Asians, and shares the gratitude and perspective that guide her today.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Cynthia Erivo) — Sat, 8 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-winning performer who stars as Elphaba in the movie musical Wicked and its upcoming sequel Wicked: For Good. In this sit-down from November 2024, Erivo talks with Willie Geist about stepping into the beloved role, the unforgettable moment of seeing her first Wicked billboards light up Times Square, and what it was like working alongside Ariana Grande as the pair built a meaningful friendship beyond the set.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Jeff Goldblum, Willie Geist) — Sat, 8 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Jeff Goldblum is an actor and musician who stars as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the movie musical Wicked and its upcoming sequel Wicked: For Good. In this conversation from July 2022, Goldblum sits down with Willie Geist to talk about returning as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Jurassic World: Dominion, reuniting with Laura Dern and Sam Neill nearly three decades after the original Jurassic Park, and leading his own jazz ensemble when he’s not on set. Looking back, he reflects on the creativity, gratitude, and spontaneity that continue to define both his work and his life.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Idina Menzel, Willie Geist) — Sat, 8 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Idina Menzel is a Tony Award-winning performer who originated the role of Elphaba in Broadway’s Wicked and later became a global sensation as the voice of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen. In this conversation from December 2022, Menzel sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on her journey from performing at weddings on Long Island to headlining some of the world’s biggest stages. She also opens up about her experience with IVF later in life, which is featured in the Disney+ documentary Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? and the resilience that continues to guide her through every chapter.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

From a Long Island teen interviewing his comedy heroes on a high school radio station to the producer, director, and writer behind The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Anchorman, Trainwreck, and more, Judd Apatow is a modern-day comedy icon. He sits down with Willie Geist at New York’s Gotham Comedy Club to trace his rise to fame, from the tough early years and the mentorship of Garry Shandling to how the cancellation of Freaks and Geeks ultimately helped launch a generation of stars. Apatow also talks about his new scrapbook-style book Comedy Nerd, his love of stand-up, and his deep dive into documentaries, including new films on Mel Brooks and Norm Macdonald. Along the way, he reflects on how setbacks shaped his success, and the persistence that’s kept him creating for more than two decades.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Jim Gaffigan, Willie Geist) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:38:20 +0000

For more than 30 years, Jim Gaffigan has been making audiences laugh with his signature blend of honesty, self-deprecation, and heart, cementing his place among the most beloved voices in comedy. In this conversation from February 2021, he joins Willie Geist to reflect on three decades in stand-up, the comedy of family life, and the unexpected quarantine hobby that kept him grounded: cross-country skiing. Want to be in the room when Jim and Willie catch up next? Sunday Sitdown Live returns to New York’s City Winery on November 10, and you can get tickets now at TODAY.com/FanFest.

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

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Two decades after his breakout album It’s Time, five-time Grammy Award winner Michael Bublé sits down with Willie Geist at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club to reflect on his journey from Canadian fishing boats to global fame. Bublé opens up about the grandfather who introduced him to Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, the early gigs that shaped his craft, and the moment that changed everything in his career. He also talks about his love for Christmas music, the perspective he gained after his son’s illness, and his return as a coach on NBC’s The Voice, where he’s chasing his third straight win.

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Michael J. Fox on ‘Back to the Future’ 40 Years Later and the Power of Perseverance

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Michael J. Fox is an award-winning actor, author, and philanthropist whose talent, humor, and heart have inspired generations. Four decades after Back to the Future made him a global star, Michael J. Fox sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on the film that defined a generation and the resilience that’s defined his life since. He opens up about the whirlwind of becoming Marty McFly at 23, the joy of rediscovering the movie as a fan, and the impact of the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has raised more than $2.5 billion for Parkinson’s research. Plus, through decades of challenges and triumphs, Fox shares why he still believes “everything is possible.”

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Matthew McConaughey on True Heroism in ‘The Lost Bus,’ Acting With His Family, and Lessons That Last

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:30:00 +0000

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Cillian Murphy on ‘Steve,’ Life After ‘Oppenheimer,’ and the ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Oct 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Known for his early roles in Disco Pigs and Peaky Blinders, Cillian Murphy’s career reached new heights with his Oscar-winning performance in Oppenheimer, a script he calls one of the greatest things he’s ever read. Murphy sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on the cultural phenomenon of Oppenheimer, including his surprise that its complex structure and themes connected with such a massive audience and how Christopher Nolan’s bold decision to write the script in the first person shaped his performance. He also opens up about his latest project, Steve, a heartfelt story of a teacher fighting to hold his school together while grappling with his own struggles mirrored by the challenges of one of his students, as well as what fans can expect from the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie.

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Leslie Odom, Jr. on ‘Hamilton’ Broadway Comeback, Fatherhood and Finding Joy

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Leslie Odom, Jr., who was Willie Geist’s very first Sunday Sitdown guest nearly a decade ago, is returning to Broadway to reprise his Tony and Grammy Award-winning role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton. In this conversation, Odom reflects on why stepping back into the role ten years later feels like a homecoming and how the standing ovations take him back to his 17-year-old self who dreamt of being part of Broadway. He also opens up about life beyond the stage as an author, singer and father, sharing how joy, healing, and intention continue to guide his latest chapter.

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BROADWAY STARS: Lin-Manuel Miranda on Creating ‘Hamilton,’ Honoring Jonathan Larson and His Directorial Debut (November 2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Lin-Manuel Miranda, Willie Geist) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist who revolutionized Broadway with his groundbreaking musical Hamilton. In this throwback conversation from November 2021, Miranda sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on the inception of Hamilton, the influence Rent had on his life, and how he paid tribute to Jonathan Larson in his directorial debut of Tick, Tick… Boom! starring Andrew Garfield. He also shares why he continues to push boundaries by blending theater, film, and music to create transformative stories.

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BROADWAY STARS: Cynthia Erivo on Playing Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ and Her Broadway Journey (October 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Willie Geist, Cynthia Erivo) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning powerhouse who first stunned Broadway audiences in The Color Purple and recently took on one of musical theater’s most iconic roles: Elphaba in Wicked. In this chat from October 2024, Erivo joins Willie Geist to talk about stepping into the emerald spotlight opposite of her friend Ariana Grande and the thrill of seeing Wicked billboards light up Times Square ahead of the highly anticipated film adaptation.

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BROADWAY STARS: Nicole Scherzinger on Her Tony Win for ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and Netflix's ‘Building the Band’ (July 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Nicole Scherzinger, Willie Geist) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Nicole Scherzinger is a Tony Award–winning actress and Grammy-nominated singer who made her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard, which earned her the 2025 Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. In this Sunday Sitdown from July 2025, Scherzinger joins Willie Geist over pizza to reflect on her run as Norma Desmond, her chart-topping career with The Pussycat Dolls and her new Netflix show Building the Band. She also opens up about her friendship with Liam Payne and working with him on his last major TV appearance before his passing.

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BROADWAY STARS: Nathan Lane on Returning to Broadway in ‘Pictures from Home’ and Decades of Iconic Roles (March 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Nathan Lane, Willie Geist) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Nathan Lane is a three-time Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor beloved for his roles on stage and screen, from The Producers and The Birdcage to voicing Timon in Disney’s The Lion King. In this conversation from March 2023, Lane opens up to Willie Geist about his return to Broadway in Pictures from Home, his journey from theater to Hollywood, and the performances that have defined his decades-long career.

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Gloria Estefan Reflects on Cuban Roots, Latin Pop Legacy and New Album “Raíces” (May 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

From fleeing Cuba as a young girl to becoming the Queen of Latin Pop, Gloria Estefan’s journey to prominence has been defined by resilience. In this sitdown from May 2025, Estefan reflects on her family’s story, her lifelong love with Emilio Estefan, and the global success of hits like “Conga.” She also opens up about returning to the stage after her 1990 bus accident, releasing her first Spanish-language album in 18 years, Raíces, and her new musical, Basura.

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Eva Longoria Opens Up About Turning 50, “Desperate Housewives” and Creating Casa Del Sol (March 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

From her breakout role on Desperate Housewives to thriving today as an actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur, Eva Longoria has one of the most multifaceted careers in Hollywood. In this conversation from March 2025, Longoria opens up to Willie Geist about how her childhood in Texas shaped her journey, her perspective on fame, family, and longevity in Hollywood at 50, and her starring role in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip. She also talks about her work behind the camera and building her tequila brand, Casa Del Sol.

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EMMY NOMINEE: Bryan Cranston on “Breaking Bad” and the Complex Characters He’s Drawn To (December 2020)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Bryan Cranston, Willie Geist) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A four-time Emmy winner for his legendary role as Walter White in Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston’s made a massive mark on Hollywood. In this conversation from December 2020, Cranston talks to Willie Geist about starring in Showtime’s Your Honor and reuniting with Aaron Paul to launch Dos Hombres Mezcal. He also reflects on the enduring legacy of Breaking Bad and why he’s often drawn to morally complex characters.

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EMMY NOMINEE: John Oliver on the Success of “Last Week Tonight” and His Comedy Journey (February 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (John Oliver, Willie Geist) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

As the Emmy-winning host of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver has redefined political comedy with his wit and satire. In this sitdown from February 2024, Oliver joins Willie Geist at a pub to watch his beloved Liverpool football club and preview the 2024 season of Last Week Tonight. He also reflects on his bold decision to move to America for a dream job on The Daily Show, a leap that set the stage for his late-night success.

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EMMY NOMINEE: Jason Segel on Working with Harrison Ford in “Shrinking” and His Comedy Career (October 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Jason Segel, Willie Geist) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Nominated for an Emmy for his starring role in Shrinking, Jason Segel has proven his versatility across dramas and comedies over the last 20 years. In this sitdown from October 2024, Segel opens up to Willie Geist about working alongside Harrison Ford in Shrinking, his long run of comedies from Forgetting Sarah Marshall to How I Met Your Mother, and the life-changing advice he received from Judd Apatow.

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EMMY NOMINEE: Sheryl Lee Ralph on the Rise of “Abbott Elementary” and Her Career Renaissance (February 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Sheryl Lee Ralph, Willie Geist) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

With her Emmy-winning role in Abbott Elementary, Sheryl Lee Ralph has become a powerful voice for educators while cementing her place as one of Hollywood’s most enduring talents. In this conversation from February 2024, Ralph sits down with Willie Geist to celebrate her career renaissance after decades in the business and shares how Robert De Niro gave her advice that kept her moving in her career.

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Sylvester Stallone on "Tulsa King," "Rocky" and a Lifetime of Fighting Back

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

From Rocky to Rambo to his latest hit Tulsa King, Sylvester Stallone has spent decades defying the odds. Long before Hollywood stardom, he was a struggling actor in a New York apartment, writing the script for Rocky that would change his life. In this Sitdown, Stallone reflects on the hardships that fueled his drive, why he refused to let anyone else play Rocky, and how receiving the Kennedy Center Honors has impacted his perspective on legacy.

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Alicia Keys on Bringing Hell’s Kitchen to Broadway (April 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Alicia Keys is a musical powerhouse, known for her timeless voice, soulful ballads and fearless artistry. In this conversation from April 2024, she joins Willie ahead of the Broadway debut of Hell’s Kitchen, the coming-of-age musical inspired by her life. Alicia reflects on the decade of work it took to bring the show to the stage, the personal stories behind it, and the enduring legacy of her music.

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Bad Bunny on his sold-out residency in Puerto Rico and acting in "Caught Stealing"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny sat down with Willie Geist to discuss his historic concert residency in Puerto Rico and his foray into acting with his latest movie "Caught Stealing".

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Jelly Roll on His Journey From Struggle to Country Stardom (October 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Few artists have walked a path like Jelly Roll, who grew up surrounded by struggle and addiction before choosing redemption. In this sitdown from October 2024, Jelly Roll talks with Willie about his transformation from rapper to country star, the resilience that shaped his music, and the persistence that led him to selling out arenas across the country.

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Olivia Rodrigo on Owning Her Music and Finding Her Voice (September 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Olivia Rodrigo skyrocketed to global fame with her record-breaking debut Sour, reshaping pop music with her voice, lyrics, and honesty. In this conversation from September 2023, she and Willie talk about the release of her sophomore album Guts, the way she tells stories through her music, and why she refuses to reveal the true inspiration behind her hit single “Vampire.”

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Machine Gun Kelly on His Evolution From Rap to Punk Rock (October 2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Machine Gun Kelly has built a career on defying expectations, first breaking out as a Cleveland rapper, then reinventing himself as a punk rock star. In this chat from October 2021, MGK opens up to Willie about his musical evolution, his high-profile relationship with Megan Fox, and how music has carried him through fame, anxiety, substance abuse, and loss.

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Nate Bargatze On His Comedy Journey (February 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Known as one of the most relatable voices in stand-up, Nate Bargatze has gone from performing for a single audience member to headlining arenas across the country. In February 2025, Nate joined Willie for the first-ever Sunday Sitdown Live, where they talked about his rise in comedy, future plans for the “Nateland” brand, and took questions from the crowd.

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Tina Fey on "Mean Girls," Writing for SNL and Comedy Fame (January 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Tina Fey, Willie Geist) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

One of comedy’s most influential voices, Tina Fey has left her mark on entertainment in countless ways. In this sitdown from January 2024, she and Willie discuss her experience writing, producing, and starring in the Mean Girls reboot, and look back on her days writing and performing on Saturday Night Live, the launchpad that made her a household name.

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Billy Crystal Reflects on ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and Studying Under Scorsese (December 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Beloved for decades of iconic performances, Billy Crystal has left an indelible mark on comedy and film. In this chat from December 2024, Billy sits down with Willie at NYU Tisch’s Jack Crystal Theater, named for his late father, to reflect on his time studying under Martin Scorsese, the enduring legacy of When Harry Met Sally, and his acclaimed series, Before.

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Vince Vaughn Reflects on 20 Years of "Wedding Crashers" and His Netflix Movie ‘Nonnas’ (May 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Vince Vaughn, Willie Geist) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Known for his quick wit, Vince Vaughn has been a fixture of Hollywood comedies for more than two decades, starring in hits like Swingers and Wedding Crashers. In this Sunday Sitdown from May 2025, Vince joins Willie Geist at Enoteca Maria on Staten Island, the Italian restaurant that inspired his new Netflix film Nonnas. They talk about his career of iconic roles and even meet Joe Scaravella, the man who's life inspired the story of the film.

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Maya Rudolph on Her Comedy Roots and SNL Legacy (September 2018)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Maya Rudolph, Willie Geist) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Maya Rudolph knew early on she was born to make people laugh, but her run on Saturday Night Live cemented her place as a comedy powerhouse. In this chat from September 2018, Willie sits down with Maya inside SNL’s iconic Studio 8H to talk about her favorite celebrity impressions, working alongside icons like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and how the show became her comedy boot camp, paving the way for hit roles in Bridesmaids and her Amazon series Forever with Fred Armisen.

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Will Ferrell Talks Decades of Comedic Roles and His Favorite SNL Sketches (February 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie Geist gets together with comedy icon Will Ferrell to talk about Ferrell’s time on SNL, the famous movie lines that are always quoted back to him and his new movie, "You're Cordially Invited" where he stars alongside Reese Witherspoon. (Original broadcast date February 2025)

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Stephen Colbert on His Rise to Fame and Becoming a Cookbook Author (October 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

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. He also shares some of his favorite recipes from his cookbook, “Does This Taste Funny?” (Original broadcast date October 13, 2024)

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Anthony Mackie Talks Captain America and Latest Season of "Twisted Metal"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie catches up with "Captain America" himself, Anthony Mackie for a discussion about growing up as a theater kid in New Orleans and his rise from "8 Mile" through the Marvel Universe, and the latest season of "Twisted Metal".

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Nicole Scherzinger on Her Tony Win and New Netflix Show, "Building The Band"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with actress and singer Nicole Scherzinger, fresh off of her Tony win for Best Leading Actress in a Musical with her Broadway debut in "Sunset Boulevard". She also looks back at her time with The Pussycat Dolls and talks about her new Netflix show "Building the Band”.

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Angela Bassett on Presidential Role in Netflix's "Zero Day" (March 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress, Angela Bassett. They discuss her role as President of the United States in the new Netflix series, "Zero Day", starring alongside Robert Dinero. They also reflect on her decades-long career playing iconic roles such as Tina Turner in "What's Love Got to Do with It", and the Queen of Wakanda in the “Marvel” cinematic universe. (Original broadcast date March 2, 2025)

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Renee Zellweger on Almost 25 Years as "Bridget Jones" (February 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Jul 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger who opens up about what she likes about playing the relatable title character Bridget Jones in the beloved franchise — a role she stepped into when the first movie was released in 2001.They talk about her new film, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” her childhood growing up in Katy, Texas, and her road to the heights of Hollywood. (Original broadcast date February 23, 2025)

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Billy Crystal Opens up About ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Legacy (December 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0000

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." (Original broadcast date December 15, 2024)

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Mariska Hargitay on 26 Seasons as "Olivia Benson" and Her Character's Impact (January 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Mariska Hargitay, also known as "Olivia Benson" on one of the longest running prime-time dramas in the history of television: "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". They look back on 26 seasons, her electric chemistry with co-star Christopher Meloni, and how the show inspired her to create the Joyful Heart Foundation. (Original broadcast date January 12, 2025)

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Mark Hamill on the legacy of "Luke Skywalker" and his new movie "The Life of Chuck"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Mark Hamill talks to Willie Geist about that "Star Wars" role that’s shaped his life for nearly 50 years and his gripping new film, from the mind of Stephen King.

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Benicio Del Toro on His Leading Role in Wes Anderson's New Film, "The Phoenician Scheme"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Academy Award winner, Benicio Del Toro, to talk about his leading role in the latest Wes Anderson movie, "The Phoenician Scheme". He also reflects on his path from a childhood growing up in Puerto Rico to the heights of Hollywood.

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Ina Garten on Her Rise from Home Cook to Culinary Icon - Part 2

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie continues his conversation with Ina Garten during the second-ever "Sunday Sitdown Live” as Ina shows how to make a proper dessert tray, and answers some questions from the audience. Venue sponsored by City Winery.

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Ina Garten on Her Rise from Home Cook to Culinary Icon - Part 1

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Ina Garten for an all-new "Sunday Sitdown Live." They talk about her journey to culinary fame, the support from her husband Jeffery, and her New York Times Best Selling Memoir, "Be Ready When the Luck Happens.” Venue sponsored by City Winery.

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Hugh Grant on His Chilling New Film, "Heretic" (November 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 May 2025 12:30:00 +0000

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. (Original broadcast date November 17, 2024)

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Gloria Estefan: A Journey of Resilience, Rhythm, and Roots

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 May 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Gloria Estefan as she returns to her "roots" with her first Spanish-language album in 18 years, "Raices". She also reflects on her extraordinary life story from young Cuban exile to becoming a music icon, and her amazing recovery story in between.

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Lisa Kudrow on New Netflix Series, "No Good Deed" (January 2025)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 May 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Lisa Kudrow to talk about her starring role in the new Netflix series, "No Good Deed," alongside Ray Romano. She also reflects on her time starring in “Friends,” one of the most popular and enduring shows in the history of television. (Original broadcast date January 5, 2025)

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Vince Vaughn Talks New Netflix Movie, "Nonnas"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 May 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Vince Vaughn to talk about his career full of unforgettable roles starting with "Swingers", taking us all the way to his new Netflix movie, "Nonnas". They got together at Enoteca Maria on Staten Island, the Italian restaurant which inspired the movie, and got to meet up with the man behind the true story, Joe Scaravella.

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Eric Church Talks His Latest Album, "Evangeline Versus the Machine"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with country music superstar Eric Church to reflect on his unconventional and uncompromising route to the top of Nashville. They talk about his latest album, "Evangeline Versus the Machine", and how he got his signature sunglasses look.

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Hannah Waddingham on ‘The Fall Guy’ and impact of ‘Ted Lasso’ (April 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sat down with Emmy-winning actor Hannah Waddingham to discuss her breakout performance in the hit series "Ted Lasso". They also talk about her role in "The Fall Guy" alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. (Original broadcast date April 21, 2024)

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Bowen Yang Reflects on His SNL Fame and "Wicked" Breakthrough

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with "Saturday Night Live" cast member Bowen Yang to talk about his extraordinary rise to fame. Yang opens up about his upbringing as the son of Chinese immigrants and his conflict of coming out to his parents. Bowen also discusses his role in the hugely popular movie musical "Wicked."

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Jon Bon Jovi On Getting His Voice Back for New Album, "Forever” (June 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie chats with Jon Bon Jovi about his new album, "Forever", which marks a victory in the fight to get his voice back. They also talk about his head-spinning rise from Jersey bar-singer to international superstar, and they even take a tour of his studio at his Jersey home. (Original broadcast date June 16, 2024)

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Lainey Wilson on Her Journey from Baskin, Louisiana to Country Music Stardom (June 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Lainey Wilson sits down with Willie Geist at Radio City Music Hall ahead of her concert to talk about making it big out of a small town, getting to work with her idols, and - despite the long journey - knowing she would always make it. (Original broadcast date June 30, 2024)

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Eva Longoria Reflects on Turning 50 & "Desperate Housewives" Fame

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Eva Longoria to catch up on her many new projects, such as her starring role in the film "Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip." Longoria also opens up about how her life changed after “Desperate Housewives” and her new perspective on turning 50 years old.

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Don Cheadle on New Series, "Fight Night," and the True Story Behind It (September 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Golden Globe-winning actor Don Cheadle talks to Willie Geist about his prolific career including Oscar nominations, the "Ocean's 11" franchise, and the Marvel Universe. They also talk about his new show “Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist” streaming now on Peacock, about the true story of how an epic party after Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta became the scene of an infamous heist. (Original broadcast date September 8, 2024)

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‘Open Book with Jenna’ Featuring Rebecca Yarros

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Jenna Bush hager, Rebecca yarros) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Hey Sunday Sitdown fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview of the first episode of an all-new season of Jenna Bush Hager’s podcast, ‘Open Book with Jenna’.

In this season’s debut episode, Jenna sits down with bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. Together they talk about how Rebecca drew on her experience with chronic illness and life in a military family to write “Fourth Wing,” and her process to plot out five books in the series.

To listen to the full conversation, just search ‘Open Book with Jenna’ wherever you’re listening to follow now, or click here: https://www.today.com/open-book-with-jenna

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Jelly Roll on His Rise from a Troubled Past (October 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0000

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. (Original broadcast date October 6, 2024)

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Angela Bassett on Presidential Role in Netflix's "Zero Day"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000

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Renee Zellweger on Almost 25 Years as "Bridget Jones"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0000

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Dateline Presents: Murder in the Moonlight

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

As a bonus for Sunday Sitdown fans, we’re sharing the trailer for Murder in the Moonlight, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison.

In this podcast, Keith Morrison takes listeners to a quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime.

If you like what you hear, just search Murder in the Moonlight to listen to the first two episodes now, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free.

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SNL 50: Steve Martin & Martin Short

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Since starring together in The Three Amigos in 1986, Steve Martin and Martin Short have worked together on the blockbuster Father of the Bride movies, toured the country making relentless jokes at each other’s expense, and now they’re starring in a hilarious series about three neighbors working together to solve a murder in their New York City apartment building. Willie Geist sat down with the two comedy legends to talk about their series Only Murders in the Building and their friendship lasting more three decades. (Original broadcast date September 12, 2021)

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SNL 50: Seth Meyers

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

It’s been more than 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 got 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)

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SNL 50: Tracy Morgan

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Tracy Morgan rose to the heights of comedy from the depths of poverty, growing up between Brooklyn and the Bronx. But in 2014, he nearly died in a horrific accident, when the van he was riding in was crushed by a speeding tractor trailer. Willie Geist sat down with the former Saturday Night Live star to talk about about that accident and how it changed him, his return to comedy and his hit show “The Last O.G.". (Original broadcast date March 31, 2019)

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SNL 50: Andy Samberg

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Andy Samberg arrived at Saturday Night Live as a Featured Player in the fall of 2005, and within a couple of months he shook up the legendary show and brought it into the digital age. Willie Geist sat down with the SNL alum to talk about his time on the show and those infamous digital shorts that he produced with his comedy group “The Lonely Island”, his hit NBC comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and more. (Original broadcast date January 21, 2019)

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SNL 50: Jimmy Fallon

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Willie Geist sat down with his NBC neighbor, Jimmy Fallon. The two got together as Jimmy celebrated his 10-year anniversary as host of "The Tonight Show", reflecting on his long career in comedy, his years at SNL and landing the biggest job in "Late Night". (Original broadcast date May 12, 2024)

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SNL 50: Maya Rudolph

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Maya Rudolph knew from an early age that she was meant to make people laugh, but a seven-season run on “Saturday Night Live” put her comedic genius on the map. Willie Geist met the actress inside SNL’s famous Studio 8H to talk about her time on that show, including her favorite celebrity impressions and what it was like to work alongside cast members like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. She also shares how the show served as comedy boot camp, giving her a foundation for roles in films like “Bridesmaids” and her Amazon series “Forever,” in which she stars alongside fellow SNL alum Fred Armisen. (Original broadcast date September 16, 2018)

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SNL 50: Tina Fey

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Willie Geist sat down with Tina Fey to talk about the return of “Mean Girls” 20-years later, with a musical movie. She discusses writing, producing and starring in both movies, after becoming a comedy icon through writing for "SNL". (Original broadcast date January 14, 2024)

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Will Ferrell Talks Latest Comedy and His Favorite SNL Sketches

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Willie Geist gets together with comedy icon Will Ferrell to talk about his new movie, "You're Cordially Invited", starring alongside Reese Witherspoon. The two also discuss Ferrell’s recent documentary with friend Harper Steele, "Will and Harper", and reflect on Ferrell's time on SNL ahead of its 50th anniversary.

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Nate Bargatze On His Comedy Journey

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Willie Geist sat down with Nate Bargatze at City Winery in front of a live audience for the first ever Sunday Sitdown Live. Bargatze talks all about his rise in comedy - from performing for one person in a small club, to selling out arenas around the world. They also discuss new family-friendly plans for the "Nateland" empire and answer some questions from the audience.

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Kelsea Ballerini

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Willie Geist sits down with one of the biggest young stars in music, Kelsea Ballerini. They talk about her latest album, "Patterns", and her gig as a coach on "The Voice." Ballerini also reflects on her choice to move to Nashville as a teenager to pursue country music. (Original broadcast date October 27, 2024)

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Kacey Musgraves

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Willie Geist sits down with 7-time Grammy winner, Kacey Musgraves. The two get together at Electric Lady Studios to talk about the inspiration for her latest album, her writing process and finding success while bucking convention in Nashville. (Original broadcast date March 10, 2024)

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Jelly Roll

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Alicia Keys

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Willie Geist sits down with 16-time Grammy winner, Alicia Keys. The two get together at the Schubert Theater in New York to talk about Alicia's incredible career full of beautiful music and the new Broadway musical inspired by her own extraordinary life. (Original broadcast date April 14, 2024)

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Lainey Wilson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Lainey Wilson sits down with Willie Geist at Radio City Music Hall ahead of her concert to talk about making it big out of a small town, getting to work with her idols and - despite the long journey - knowing she would always make it. (Original broadcast date June 30, 2024)

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Cynthia Erivo on Oscar-Nominated "Elphaba" Role in "Wicked" Movie (November 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Willie Geist talks to Cynthia Erivo about the release of the highly anticipated Hollywood adaptation of the Broadway classic, "Wicked". Erivo gets her first look at the "Wicked" Billboards in Times Square and shares her experience playing "Elphaba" opposite Ariana Grande's "Glinda", both Oscar-nominated for their roles. (Original broadcast date November 10, 2024.)

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Glenn Close Talks Film "Back in Action" and 50 Years of Acting

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with acting icon, Glenn Close, to talk about her latest role in the film “Back in Action”, starring alongside Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx. Glenn reflects on her 50-year acting career that covered Broadway, television, and movies, and opens up about her early days of acting in New York City.

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Mariska Hargitay on 26 Seasons as "Olivia Benson" and Her Character's Impact

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0000

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Lisa Kudrow on New Netflix Series, "No Good Deed"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0000

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Carol Burnett on Her Latest Role in "Palm Royale" (March 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Willie sat down with the legendary Carol Burnett to talk about her new series "Palm Royale" on Apple TV+, and her rise from a difficult childhood to become one of the funniest and most influential people in American culture. (Original broadcast date March 31, 2024)

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Billy Crystal Opens up About ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Legacy

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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Colman Domingo on His Oscar-Nominated Role in "Rustin" (January 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Dec 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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)

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Billy Joel Reflects on His Record-Breaking Residency and His Biggest Hits (August 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Dec 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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.)

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Kacey Musgraves on Latest Album, "Deeper Well" (March 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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.)

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Hugh Grant on His Chilling New Film, "Heretic"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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Cynthia Erivo on "Elphaba" Role in New "Wicked" Movie

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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.

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Larry David on Bittersweet End of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (April 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Nov 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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.)

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Kelsea Ballerini Talks New Album, "Patterns", and Her Next Gig on "The Voice"

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Jason Segel on His Starring Role in "Shrinking" and Long Run of Comedies

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Stephen Colbert on His Rise to Fame & His Latest Project Becoming a Cookbook Author

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.’

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Jelly Roll on His Rise from a Troubled Past

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Oct 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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Kate Winslet on Dictator Role in ‘The Regime’ and Life After ‘Titanic’ (March 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.)

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Alicia Keys Talks "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway, Inspired by Her Life and Career (April 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Ryan Reynolds on "Deadpool" Success and His Late Father's Parkinson's Diagnosis

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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

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EMMY NOMINEE: Lorne Michaels

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

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)

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EMMY NOMINEE: John Oliver

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000

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)

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EMMY NOMINEE: Seth Meyers

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

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)

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EMMY NOMINEE: Sheryl Lee Ralph

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Emmy-winning star Sheryl Lee Ralph to celebrate her recent success after four decades in the business. She recalls the support she got from teachers like the one she plays on her hit show, "Abbott Elementary", and her conversation with Robert De Niro that kept her moving in the right direction. (Original broadcast date February 25, 2024)

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EMMY NOMINEE: Carol Burnett

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Willie sits down with the legendary Carol Burnett. They talk about her life in comedy, and her scene-stealing role in the Apple TV+ series, "Palm Royale". (Original broadcast date March 31, 2024)

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EMMY NOMINEES: Steve Martin & Martin Short

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Since starring together in The Three Amigos in 1986, Steve Martin and Martin Short have worked together on the blockbuster Father of the Bride movies, toured the country making relentless jokes at each other’s expense, and now they’re starring in a hilarious series about three neighbors working together to solve a murder in their New York City apartment building. Willie Geist gets together with the two comedy legends to talk about their series Only Murders in the Building and their friendship lasting more three decades. (Original broadcast date September 12, 2021)

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EMMY NOMINEE: Larry David

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

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. (Original broadcast date April 7, 2024)

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Don Cheadle on New Series, "Fight Night," and the True Story Behind It

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Golden Globe-winning actor Don Cheadle talks to Willie Geist about his prolific career including Oscar nominations, the "Ocean's 11" franchise, and the Marvel Universe.

They also talk about his new show “Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist” streaming now on Peacock, about the true story of how an epic party after Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta became the scene of an infamous heist.

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Ryan Seacrest Shares His Plans for Hosting "Wheel of Fortune" & Opening More 'Seacrest Studios' (September 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Ryan Seacrest joins Willie Geist to discuss his new gig as host of "Wheel of Fortune" and they receive some exciting news. They also talk about the hustle that took Seacrest from 'High School Radio DJ' to a media titan, and opening multiple 'Seacrest Studios'. (Original broadcast date September 24, 2023)

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Sheryl Lee Ralph on ‘Abbott Elementary’ & 40-Year Climb to Stardom (February 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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Billy Joel Reflects on His Record-Breaking Residency and His Biggest Hits

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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Tina Fey on Creating the Return of "Mean Girls" (January 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Jul 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Tina Fey sat down with Willie to talk about the return of “Mean Girls” 20-years later with a musical movie. She discusses writing, producing, and starring in both movies after becoming a comedy icon through writing for "SNL". (Original broadcast date January 14, 2024.)

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Lainey Wilson on Her Journey from Baskin, Louisiana to Country Music Stardom

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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Henry Winkler Opens Up About His New Memoir, Dyslexia, & The Road to ‘Happy Days’ (November 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Willie sits down with Henry Winkler to talk about his new memoir, “Being Henry: The Fonz… and Beyond.” Winkler gets candid about his difficult childhood, his defining role as "The Fonz" in Happy Days,” and his Emmy-winning role in "Barry.” (Original broadcast date November 12, 2023.)

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Jon Bon Jovi On Getting His Voice Back for New Album, "Forever”

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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Emily Blunt on 'Oppenheimer', 'The Fall Guy', and Her Perfect Night (January 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Emily Blunt joins Willie Geist to talk everything "Oppenheimer": the all-star cast, award season chatter, and the performance that has earned her first ever Oscar nomination. She discusses her new film “Fall Guy” and why her kids are the biggest Ryan Gosling fans. She also answers a question submitted by her husband John Krasinski. (Original broadcast date January 7, 2024.)

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Darius Rucker Talks New Music, Mother's Support, and David Letterman Boost (October 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 May 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Darius Rucker opens up about dedicating his new album, “Carolyn’s Boy,” to his mother, how an appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” changed the trajectory of Hootie & the Blowfish, and how he was able to overcome the initial negative response to his first country single after going solo. (Original broadcast date October 8, 2023)

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Glen Powell on Co-Writing and Starring in 'Hit Man'

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 May 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Willie gets together with Glen Powell to talk about his recent run of movies that have made him one of Hollywood's most in-demand stars, from "Top Gun: Maverick", to the blockbuster romantic comedy "Anyone but You", and the new movie "Hit Man", which he co-wrote and stars in.

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Jimmy Fallon

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 May 2024 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sat down with his NBC neighbor, Jimmy Fallon. They got together as he celebrates his 10-year anniversary as host of "The Tonight Show" - reflecting on his long career in comedy, his years at SNL, and landing the biggest job in "Late Night".

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Chris Pine

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 May 2024 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Chris Pine. They get together to talk about a career that has taken him from "Star Trek" to "Wonder Woman", and now, the new film he wrote, directed, and stars in: "Poolman".

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Stephen Curry (July 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sat down with one of the greatest athletes of all time, Stephen Curry. He is out with a new documentary, "Underrated", that charts his rise from skinny college kid to basketball legend who has revolutionized the game. (Original broadcast date July 30, 2023)

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Hannah Waddingham

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Alicia Keys

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Larry David

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Carol Burnett

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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".

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Kenny Chesney

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Kate Winslet

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Kacey Musgraves

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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OSCAR NOMINEE: Colman Domingo (January 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 9 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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.)

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OSCAR NOMINEE: Matt Damon (July 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 9 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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.)

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OSCAR NOMINEE: Emily Blunt (January 2024)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 9 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Emily Blunt joins Willie Geist to talk everything "Oppenheimer": the all-star cast, award season chatter, and the performance that has earned her her first ever Oscar nomination. (Original broadcast date January 7, 2024.)

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OSCAR NOMINEE: Bradley Cooper (February 2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 9 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Bradley Cooper sat down with Willie Geist to talk about the making of his 2018 film, "A Star is Born", what it was like to work alongside Lady Gaga, and when he first fell in love with movies and directing. Cooper is now nominated for three Oscars as director, writer, and producer of the 2023 film, "Maestro". (Original broadcast date February 10, 2019.)

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OSCAR NOMINEE: Sterling K. Brown (November 2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 9 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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.)

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Sydney Sweeney (June 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the brightest young stars in Hollywood, Sydney Sweeney. They talk about her breakout roles on "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus", and her new movie role getting rave reviews from critics. (Original broadcast date June 4, 2023.)

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Sheryl Lee Ralph

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with the Emmy-winning star of the hit series "Abbott Elementary", Sheryl Lee Ralph. They talk about her role as a kindergarten teacher that is giving her a well-deserved moment in a long, storied career.

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John Oliver

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sat down with John Oliver. They got together 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.

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Catherine O'Hara

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the funniest people on the planet: Catherine O'Hara. They talk about her new movie, "Argylle", the wild popularity of her character "Moira Rose", and a lifetime in comedy.

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Olivia Rodrigo (September 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 3 Feb 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Olivia Rodrigo joins Willie Geist to talk about her latest album, Guts. The 20-year-old superstar entered this new era with the powerful single ‘Vampire' - which has many speculating the true story behind the song. Here's why she'll never reveal her inspiration for the hit. (Original broadcast date September 12, 2023.)

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Jon Batiste (December 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 3 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Musician Jon Batiste sat down with Willie Geist to talk about his latest album, his six Grammy nominations, and his feature acting debut in "The Color Purple". (Original broadcast date December 3, 2023.)

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Jack Antonoff (October 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 3 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

2024 Grammy nominee Jack Antonoff sat down with Willie Geist to discuss the new album from his band, "Bleachers." The hit music producer also discussed his long-standing collaboration with Taylor Swift. (Original broadcast date October 15, 2023.)

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Brandi Carlile (October 2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 3 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Brandi Carlile joined Willie Geist to talk about her path from rural Washington to sellout crowds at Madison Square Garden and her recent album, In The Canyon Haze. (Original broadcast date October 9, 2022.)

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GRAMMY NOMINEE: Chris Stapleton (October 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sat, 3 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Chris Stapleton sat down with Willie Geist in Nashville. The two discussed the country superstar’s latest album and his stunning Super Bowl rendition of "The National Anthem." Stapleton is an 8-time Grammy winner and 4-time 2024 Grammy nominee. (Original broadcast date October 29, 2023.)

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Matt Damon (July 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Matt Damon. They talk about his role in the stunning new Christopher Nolan movie, "Oppenheimer", his A-list Hollywood career, and how it all started when he and his buddy Ben Affleck wrote and starred in "Good Will Hunting". (Original broadcast date July 16, 2023.)

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Colman Domingo

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with actor Colman Domingo. He is nominated for just about every award you can think of for his starring performance in the acclaimed movie, "Rustin".

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Tina Fey

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sat down with Tina Fey. They got together to talk about her rise from young "SNL" writer to comedy icon as she writes, produces, and stars in a new "Mean Girls" movie, two decades after the original.

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Emily Blunt 2024

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Jan 2024 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Emily Blunt to talk about the all-star cast, her performance, and the award-season chatter around "Oppenheimer".

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Shonda Rhimes (May 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits downs with one of the most successful forces in Hollywood: Shonda Rhimes. Discussing everything from her first hit, Grey's Anatomy, to her most recent project, the Bridgerton spinoff, Queen Charlotte. (Original broadcast date May 7, 2023.)

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Willem Dafoe

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Willem Dafoe. They discuss his latest film, "Poor Things" - the stunning, fantastical film that has Hollywood talking - and a long career that ranges from "Platoon" to "Spider-Man".

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Scarlett Johansson (June 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the biggest stars on the planet: Scarlett Johansson. They discuss stepping into the world of Wes Anderson in the new film, "Asteroid City", the secret behind the success of her new beauty line, "The Outset", and much more. (Original broadcast date June 18, 2023.)

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Jon Batiste

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Dec 2023 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Jon Batiste. They get together to talk about his latest album, his six Grammy nominations, and his feature acting debut in "The Color Purple".

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Reba McEntire (April 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Reba McEntire arrived in Nashville nearly five decades ago, when she was just a young rodeo queen with a knockout voice. Since then, the Queen of Country has sold more than 60 million albums, racked up 24 No. 1 songs and even become a television star. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie gets together with the icon to talk about her lifetime of entertainment and the trail she has blazed through the music industry. (Original broadcast date April 23, 2023).

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Melissa McCarthy (May 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sat down with the hilarious Melissa McCarthy. They took a ride around Central Park, talked about how she landed her dream role as Ursula in the new, highly anticipated, live-action version of "The Little Mermaid", and much, much more. (Original broadcast date May 28, 2023.)

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Henry Winkler

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with the utterly delightful Henry Winkler. They talk about his new memoir including fifty years of life as "The Fonz", that Emmy-winning role in "Barry", and finally finding himself, he says, just a few years ago.

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John Stamos

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Nov 2023 13:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with John Stamos. They speak about his much-discussed new memoir, those early years as a "Soap Opera Hunk", and the shocking loss of his "Full House" co-star and best friend, Bob Saget.

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Chris Stapleton

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with 8-time Grammy winner, Chris Stapleton. They got together in Nashville to talk about his latest album, that stunning Super Bowl rendition of "The National Anthem", and he also gave a guided tour of the place where he makes his music.

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Kate Hudson (December 2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Kate Hudson is part of an all-star cast in the highly-anticipated new Netflix film, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery". Even before it has begun streaming, the movie has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards. Kate Hudson and Willie Geist got together in New York for a Sunday Sitdown. (Original broadcast date Deccember 18, 2022.)

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Jack Antonoff

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the most influential artists in music, Jack Antonoff. They talk about the new album from his band, "Bleachers", and his long collaboration writing and producing with Taylor Swift.

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Darius Rucker

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Oct 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sat down with superstar, Darius Rucker. They talked about his latest album that honors his late mother, and a career that was launched with "Hootie & The Blowfish" and one of the best-selling albums in the history of music.

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Ryan Seacrest

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with the busiest man in show business, Ryan Seacrest. They talk about the hustle that has taken him from "High School Radio DJ" to media titan, and his new gig as host of "Wheel of Fortune".

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Kane Brown

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the brightest young stars in music, Kane Brown. They talk about his extraordinary rise from singing viral cover songs on social media to filling stadiums across the country and across the world.

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Olivia Rodrigo

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with music sensation, Olivia Rodrigo, as she releases the follow-up album to a debut that earned three Grammys with hits like "Good for You" and "Deja Vu" and made her an international superstar.

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Idris Elba (March 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Sep 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Lately, when you hear the name Idris Elba, it often comes in the context of speculation about whether he'll be the next James Bond. The actor says it's not happening, and at the moment he's busy playing John Luther, a British crime-solving hero with a slightly harder edge than Bond's. The 50-year-old Elba worked as a young man at the same Ford manufacturing plant where his father worked before moving to America to chase an acting dream that now has far exceeded anything he ever imagined. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie and Idris got together in New York. (Original broadcast date March 12, 2023.)

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Michelle Williams (April 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000

In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie got together with Actress Michelle Williams in Brooklyn. They discuss her latest acclaimed film, the emotional moment when Steven Spielberg saw her playing the role of his own mother in The Fabelmans, and why her experience on Dawson's Creek has guided her career. (Original broadcast date April 2, 2023.)

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Austin Butler (February 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Since the release of Elvis, Austin Butler has stepped into the celebrity spotlight, winning a Golden Globe, hosting Saturday Night Live, and rolling-out a list of upcoming roles. Willie and Austin got together in New York for a "Sunday Sitdown," to talk about the ride. (Original broadcast date February 19, 2023.)

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Brendan Fraser (February 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Brendan Fraser was on a role in the 1990s and early 2000s, starring in The Mummy, George of the Jungle, Crash and many other films. He says it was a break-neck pace. Since then, he took on smaller roles and retreated from Hollywood. But now he is back with a critically-acclaimed performance in The Whale. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie and Brendan got together for a fireside chat. (Original broadcast date February 26, 2023.)

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Michelle Yeoh (March 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Michelle Yeoh has swept through awards season, winning the Golden Globe, the Screen Actors Guild Award and just about every other trophy they give out for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once, the one-of-a-kind movie that is nominated for 11 Academy Awards. The 60-year-old actress now getting her due, after a long career that has included memorable roles in movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha and Crazy Rich Asians. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Michelle and Willie got together in New York. (Original broadcast date March 5, 2023.)

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Stephen Curry

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the greatest athletes of all time, Stephen Curry. He is out with a new documentary called "Underrated" that charts his rise from skinny college kid to basketball legend who has revolutionized the game.

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Matt Damon

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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Salma Hayek (February 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Long before she became a global star, Salma Hayek was a young actress making her name on television, in her home country of Mexico. She announced her arrival in America with a run of memorable roles in movies like Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Fools Rush In. Despite the success of those films, Hayek began to feel locked-in to a certain type of Latina character. So she carved her own path and established herself as a force in Hollywood. Willie and Hayek got together in New York for a Sunday Sitdown. (Original broadcast date February 5, 2023.)

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Gwyneth Paltrow (July 2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000

The 1998 film Shakespeare in Love won Gwyneth Paltrow an Academy Award for Best Actress and made her one of Hollywood's most sought-after stars. But fame began to take its toll. In 2008, she sent out the first Goop newsletter, a collection of recommendations for food, clothes and places to visit. Since then, Goop has grown in to a successful, wide-ranging lifestyle brand. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with the actress turned entrepreneur on New York's Long Island. (Original broadcast date July 24, 2022.)

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Niall Horan

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Irish singer-songwriter, Niall Horan. You might know him from his start with One Direction, but he's now continuing his solo success with his second album called, "The Show".

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Scarlett Johansson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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John Legend (September 2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000

John Legend's famous voice first began to draw a crowd when he sang in his church choir in Springfield, Ohio. After graduating with honors from the Ivy League's University of Pennsylvania, Legend kept a steady day-job while pursuing his dream in music. His debut 2004 album Get Lifted won three Grammy awards, including one for Best New Artist. Since then, he has won nine more Grammys, adding two Emmys, a Tony and an Oscar. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist and Legend got together in New York to talk about his latest album and much more. (Original broadcast date September 25, 2022)

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Sydney Sweeney

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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Melissa McCarthy (May 2023)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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Oscar Isaac

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000

This week, Willie gets together with Oscar Isaac to talk about his prolific career that has ranged from "Inside LLewyn Davis", to "Star Wars", and his acclaimed new play on Broadway, "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window”, nominated for a Tony Award.

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Jessica Chastain

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Academy Award winner, Jessica Chastain. They talk about her Oscar win last year, her Tony-nominated performance in the new Broadway revival of "A Doll's House", her latest television series, and so much more.

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Shonda Rhimes

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Willie sits downs with one of the most successful forces in Hollywood: Shonda Rhimes. Discussing everything from her first hit Grey's Anatomy to her most recent project, the Bridgerton spinoff, Queen Charlotte.

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Stanley Tucci

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Stanley Tucci has been one of Hollywood’s most prolific and versatile actors since he started out in the industry over 30 years ago. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie gets together with the star to talk about his roles from The Devil Wears Prada to The Hunger Games to his latest series Citadel, and his hit culinary travel show Searching for Italy.

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Reba McEntire

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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Rachel Weisz

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000

The 1988 cult-favorite film Dead Ringers left quite an impression on actress Rachel Weisz when she was a teenager – so much so that she is now starring in an updated, and no less riveting, version of the psychological thriller. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie gets together with the Academy Award winner to talk about playing identical twins in the new television series, the moment she won her Oscar, and the possibility of working on-screen with her husband, Daniel Craig.

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Charlie Day

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000

With the airing of its 15th season in 2021, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia became the longest-running live-action sitcom in the history of American television. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie gets together with the show’s star and co-creator, Charlie Day, to talk about dreaming up that series with his best friends, his successful movie career, and his first turn at directing in the new film, Fool’s Paradise.

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Michelle Williams

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000

In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie got together with Actress Michelle Williams in Brooklyn. They discuss her latest acclaimed film, the emotional moment when Steven Spielberg saw her playing the role of his own mother in The Fabelmans, and why her experience on Dawson's Creek has guided her career.

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Nathan Lane

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000

In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie gets together with Tony and Emmy-winner Nathan Lane to discuss the enduring impact of The Birdcage and his latest Broadway show at Studio 54.

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Jessica Alba (July 2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000

If it feels like you haven't seen as much of Jessica Alba on screen in the last decade or so, that's because she's been busy growing a business. For more than a decade, "The Honest Company" she founded has been a pioneer for clean products for babies, beauty and the home. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with the actor and entrepreneur to discuss how she found her confidence in Hollywood and the business world. (Original broadcast date: July 10, 2022)

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Idris Elba

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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Michelle Yeoh

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Michelle Yeoh has swept through awards season, winning the Golden Globe, the Screen Actors Guild Award and just about every other trophy they give out for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once, the one-of-a-kind movie that is nominated for 11 Academy Awards. The 60-year-old actress now getting her due, after a long career that has included memorable roles in movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha and Crazy Rich Asians. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Michelle and Willie got together in New York.

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Brendan Fraser

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Brendan Fraser was on a role in the 1990s and early 2000s, starring in The Mummy, George of the Jungle, Crash and many other films. He says it was a break-neck pace. Since then, he took on smaller roles and retreated from Hollywood. But now he is back with a critically-acclaimed performance in The Whale. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie and Brendan got together for a fireside chat.

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Austin Butler

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Since the release of Elvis, Austin Butler has stepped into the celebrity spotlight, winning a Golden Globe, hosting Saturday Night Live, and rolling-out a list of upcoming roles. Willie and Austin got together in New York for a "Sunday Sitdown," to talk about the ride.

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Paul Rudd 2023

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Since we first saw Paul Rudd in Clueless nearly 30 years ago, he has been one of those actors you're just always happy to see on the screen. Rudd has starred in a long list of hit comedies, earned praise for his dramatic roles and of course, now also is known as a superhero. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist and Paul Rudd got together at the White Horse Tavern in New York.

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Salma Hayek

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Long before she became a global star, Salma Hayek was a young actress making her name on television, in her home country of Mexico. She announced her arrival in America with a run of memorable roles in movies like Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Fools Rush In. Despite the success of those films, Hayek began to feel locked-in to a certain type of Latina character. So she carved her own path and established herself as a force in Hollywood. Willie and Hayek got together in New York for a Sunday Sitdown.

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Ana De Armas (September 2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000

In the movie Blonde, Ana De Armas is in every scene playing the lead role of Marilyn Monroe. Director Andrew Dominik has been developing the fictionalized movie, based on a novel, for more than a decade. He cast De Armas as the lead seven years ago when he saw the actress in her first-ever English language film. In the time since, she caught the attention of wider audiences and critics especially with her performance in the popular 2019 movie Knives Out. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown" Willie Geist gets together with De Armas just before the premiere of her latest film to talk about what it took to play Monroe and the path that got her here. (Original broadcast date: September 18, 2022)

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Common 2023

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000

In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie met up with Grammy, Oscar and Emmy-winning musician and actor Common. They discussed his Broadway debut in a Pulitzer Prize winning play and his path to that stage through a life of hip-hop and activism.

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Lily Collins (March 2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000

In its first month of streaming in the fall of 2020, Emily in Paris captured the attention of millions of viewers and made actress Lily Collins a bona fide star around the world. But Collins' latest role in the intense, claustrophobic film Windfall is a world away from Paris. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Collins about that movie, as well as the global success of Emily in Paris and what it was like growing up the daughter of legendary musician Phil Collins. (Original broadcast date: March 27, 2022)

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Alexandra Daddario

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Alexandra Daddario's career has taken her from soap operas, to blockbusters, to dramatic performances that have made her one of Hollywood's brightest young stars. Her latest role comes in a series based on the supernatural novels of the legendary Anne Rice. Daddario and Willie Geist got together in her native New York for a Sunday Sitdown.

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Idina Menzel

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Idina Menzel became an international star with the animated movie Frozen. But Menzel already was a star in her own right, known for her performances in Rent and Wicked, with the latter earning her a Tony award. That unmistakable voice and a determination to succeed have taken Menzel from the wedding circuit on her native Long Island, to sold-out arenas across the country. Idina and Willie Geist got together for a Sunday Sitdown at one of the spots in New York where it all started for her.

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Kate Hudson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Kate Hudson is part of an all-star cast in the highly-anticipated new Netflix film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Even before it has begun streaming, the movie has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards. Hudson and Willie Geist got together in New York for a Sunday Sitdown.

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Sebastian Maniscalco

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0000

In 1998, an aspiring stand-up comedian named Sebastian Maniscalco left his hometown of Chicago for Los Angeles. He took a job as a waiter at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills, hoping he'd rub elbows with comedy big-shots while pouring their coffee. Today, he is one of the biggest shots in comedy, himself. In Maniscalco's latest special, he takes his act to Las Vegas. Sebastian and Willie Geist got together in New York at one of the comedy clubs where he made his name.

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Maren Morris

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Maren Morris first began to find her now-famous voice as a child, singing at her parents' hair salon in Arlington, Texas. She made her name playing bars across the state before moving to Nashville, where she wrote songs for artists like Tim McGraw and Kelly Clarkson. In 2016, though, Morris recorded one of those songs herself, a love letter to country music called My Church, that became a top-10 hit, won a Grammy, and launched her career. Since then, she has become one of the biggest stars in country music and beyond. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Maren and Willie Geist got together at a Texas barbecue spot in New York.

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Marcus Mumford

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000

After founding Mumford & Sons nearly 15 years ago, Marcus Mumford has stepped out on his own with a deeply personal new solo album. Willie Geist got together with Marcus in New York for a "Sunday Sitdown."

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Chris Hemsworth

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Before he became a larger-than-life hero of the Marvel cinematic universe, Chris Hemsworth was a young Australian soap opera star. When not wielding the hammer of Thor, the 39-year-old has starred in movies like The Huntsman, the Formula 1 driving film Rush, and, in a memorable turn to comedy, Ghostbusters. Now, the father of three who lives with his family far from Hollywood in Australia, is playing himself in a heart-stopping new series called Limitless. Chris and Willie Geist got together in New York for a Sunday Sitdown.

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Daniel Radcliffe

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Daniel Radcliffe was 11 years old when he answered a call to audition for a movie based on the wildly successful Harry Potter books. By the next year, he was the most famous 12-year-old on earth. That first movie made a billion dollars at the box office, setting off a worldwide craze that led to seven more films with Radcliffe starring as Harry. He came out the other side of that 10-year run intact, at just 22 years old, and with the freedom, earned from the success of Harry Potter, to take on only the projects that strike him, like his latest, playing Weird Al Yankovic. Willie Geist got together with the actor in New York City as Radcliffe prepares for his next role, starring in a Stephen Sondheim musical.

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Emma Thompson (June 2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000

In 1995, Emma Thompson took on the challenge of adapting Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility into a successful movie. She was rewarded with an Academy Award for her writing as well as a Best Actress nomination for her performance in that film, capping a run of five Oscar nominations and two wins in just four years. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the British star to talk about cementing her place as one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors and her latest, most revealing role yet in the buzzed about film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. (Original broadcast date: June 19, 2022)

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Hasan Minhaj

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Comedian Hasan Minhaj got his big break when he became a correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart at the helm. Since then he's had an award-winning series along with stand-up specials on Netflix. Minhaj and Willie Geist got together in New York for a "Sunday Sitdown."

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Eddie Redmayne

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Eddie Redmayne always knew he wanted a life on stage so he began acting lessons at age 10. By his early 20s, London theater had recognized him as an Outstanding Newcomer to the West End. Soon he made his way to Broadway and Hollywood. Now, the 40-year-old Redmayne is starring in the chilling Netflix crime drama The Good Nurse with Jessica Chastain, based on a little known, horrific, true story. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist got together with the actor in New York.

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Jack Harlow

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Jack Harlow has known his life's purpose since he was a 12-year-old sixth grader rhyming into a microphone from the video game Guitar Hero: He was going to be rapper. His first solo mixtape was a hot-seller in the halls of his Kentucky middle school. Now, the 24-year-old Grammy-nominated star is selling-out venues across the country and around the world. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with the rapper in between his two Boston shows, where fans were packed shoulder-to-shoulder singing along to every word.

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Brandi Carlile

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell and Elton John count among Brandi Carlile's heroes. With eight acclaimed albums and six Grammys under her belt, the singer-songwriter can now count them among her fans. On this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with Brandi Carlile to talk about her path from rural Washington to selling out Madison Square Garden and to the IMAX stage for her latest album In The Canyon Haze.

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Mila Kunis

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Mila Kunis landed her first regular acting gig at 14-years old by fibbing a bit about her age. She would go on to star for eight seasons in That 70s Show across from her future husband, Ashton Kutcher. Since then, the versatile actress has played roles ranging from Meg Griffin on Family Guy to a ballerina with a dark side in Black Swan, for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination. Now, she leads the intense new Netflix movie Luckiest Girl Alive based on the bestselling book. Willie Geist and Kunis got together in New York for a Sunday Sitdown.

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John Legend

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:30:00 +0000

John Legend's famous voice first began to draw a crowd when he sang in his church choir in Springfield, Ohio. After graduating with honors from the Ivy League's University of Pennsylvania, Legend kept a steady day-job while pursuing his dream in music. His debut 2004 album Get Lifted won three Grammy awards, including one for Best New Artist. Since then, he has won nine more Grammys, adding two Emmys, a Tony and an Oscar. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist and Legend got together in New York to talk about his latest album and much more.

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Ana De Armas

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In the movie Blonde, Ana De Armas is in every scene playing the lead role of Marilyn Monroe. Director Andrew Dominik has been developing the fictionalized movie, based on a novel, for more than a decade. He cast De Armas as the lead seven years ago when he saw the actress in her first-ever English language film. In the time since, she caught the attention of wider audiences and critics especially with her performance in the popular 2019 movie Knives Out.In this week's "Sunday Sitdown" Willie Geist gets together with De Armas just before the premiere of her latest film to talk about what it took to play Monroe and the path that got her here.

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Gigi Hadid

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In the decade since signing with a modeling agency at 17 years old, Gigi Hadid has become one of the most famous faces on the planet. Memorable ad campaigns, countless magazine covers and runways around the world have made Gigi a global icon. Now she is realizing a dream of becoming a designer herself with the launch of her new clothing line Guest in Residence. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist sits down with Gigi to talk about her latest venture and how she hopes it will disrupt fashion.

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Regina Hall

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 Sep 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In 2017, Girls Trip the movie brought in a staggering $140 million at the box office. It was a star-making moment for Regina Hall, two decades in the making. She has played memorable roles in The Best Man, Scary Movie, Think Like A Man, and last year's Nine Perfect Strangers. Now she is starring in an acclaimed new movie Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. in the same year she co-hosted those unforgettable Academy Awards. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist sits down with the actress to talk about her latest role and the path that got her here.

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Ed Sheeran

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the Ed Sheeran to talk about his latest album, Equals, his new daughter, and his path from busking on the streets of London to the highest-grossing tour in the history of music. (Original broadcast date January 2, 2022)

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Jane Krakowski

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Jane Krakowski has been working steadily on television, in the movies and on Broadway since she was a teenager, breaking out with a Golden Globe nominated performance on the series Ally McBeal. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actress to talk about a career that has taken her from that memorable role to 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and a Tony Award on Broadway. (Original broadcast date: August 15, 2021)

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Ariana Debose

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Already a Tony-nominated triple-threat on Broadway and a member of the original cast of Hamilton, Ariana DeBose shot to Hollywood stardom with an electrifying performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the actress to talk about that role that won her a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. (Original broadcast date: February 27, 2022)

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Machine Gun Kelly (2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Machine Gun Kelly started his music career as a rapper, but it was his punk album Tickets to My Downfall that launched the hard-edged musician to superstardom. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the artist to talk about that move to punk after four successful hip-hop albums and his discomfort with the spotlight at the top of the music world. (Original broadcast date: October 10, 2021)

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KEVIN BACON

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In 1978, Kevin Bacon got cast in Animal House. And in the ensuing decades, he starred in iconic films including A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, Mystic River and, of course, Footloose. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about why he chose to stay in New York, how he incorporates the Six Degrees of himself in to his family life and why he decided to take on his latest role in the horror film They/Them.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000

The 1998 film Shakespeare in Love won Gwyneth Paltrow an Academy Award for Best Actress and made her one of Hollywood's most sought-after stars. But fame began to take its toll. In 2008, she sent out the first Goop newsletter, a collection of recommendations for food, clothes and places to visit. Since then Goop has grown in to a successful, wide-ranging lifestyle brand. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with the actress turned entrepreneur on New York's Long Island.

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Jessica Alba

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000

If it feels like you haven't seen as much of Jessica Alba on screen in the last decade or so, that's because she's been busy growing a business. For 10 years now, "The Honest Company" she founded has been a pioneer for clean products for babies, beauty and the home. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with the actor and entrepreneur to discuss how she found her confidence in Hollywood and the business world.

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Jeff Goldblum

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In the 29 years since Jurassic Park debuted, Jeff Goldblum has taken on many roles, leaving his mark as a beloved character actor. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with the multi-talented star to talk about returning the role of Dr. Ian Malcolm in this summer's blockbuster Jurassic World: Dominion, as well the jazz ensemble he leads on the side.

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Jon Favreau

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000

The 1996 movie Swingers set Jon Favreau on a path to becoming one of the most successful and sought-after filmmakers in Hollywood. His directing resume now includes massive hits like Elf, Iron Man, The Jungle Book and the 2019 version of The Lion King, which made more than $1.6 billion at the box office while introducing groundbreaking visual effects. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor and director to talk about putting all of that experience behind his latest project, the docuseries Prehistoric Planet.

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Emma Thompson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000

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John Grisham

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In the three decades since leaving the law for writing, John Grisham has become one of the most widely read authors in human history. He has sold an astounding 350 million books, including 47 consecutive #1 bestsellers printed in 50 different languages. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Grisham to talk about his leap from small town Southern lawyer to star novelist and his latest work, the novella Sparring Partners.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda (2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In 2008, Lin-Manuel Miranda read Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton while on vacation and began envisioning something no one else could have seen – a hip-hop musical about America’s Founding Fathers. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the Tony, Emmy and Pulitzer-winning star to talk about creating the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton and his latest act as a film director. (Original broadcast date: November 21, 2021)

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Ray Liotta (2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 May 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Ray Liotta may be best known for his breakout performance as real-life gangster Henry Hill in the iconic movie Goodfellas, a role that had the former soap opera star sharing famous scenes with Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro and Lorraine Bracco. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist re-visits a favorite conversation with the actor, who died this week at the age of 67. In one of Liotta's last interviews, they talk about that indelible movie and a career that took him from Field of Dreams to the Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark. (Original broadcast date: September 26, 2021)

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Jon Hamm

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 May 2022 12:30:00 +0000

For seven seasons, Jon Hamm played the hard-drinking, womanizing, 1960’s-era advertising executive Don Draper on the hit series Mad Men, a role that earned him two Golden Globe awards and an Emmy. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about the legacy of that show and his steady mix of comedy and drama since then, all leading up to his childhood fantasy of starring in the highly anticipated new Top Gun sequel alongside Tom Cruise.

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Mike Myers

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 May 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Mike Meyers is among the comedy greats who have walked the halls of Saturday Night Live, with his popular “Wayne’s World” sketch becoming an even more popular movie. After leaving SNL he introduced the world to the archenemies Austin Powers and Dr. Evil, and went on to voice a big green ogre named Shrek in a multi-billion dollar franchise. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about returning to the spotlight after nearly a decade away with his new Netflix series, The Pentaverate.

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Sam Rockwell

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 May 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell is getting rave reviews for his return to Broadway in the revival of American Buffalo, where he takes on a famed role played over the years by stars like Al Pacino and Robert Duvall. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Rockwell to talk about the Tony Award buzz around his performance, as well as his prolific career of roles ranging from George W. Bush in Vice to Bob Fosse in the hit series Fosse/Verdon.

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Janelle Monáe

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 May 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Janelle Monae has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards over the years without ever chasing the pop charts. Instead, she has created her own genre-defying artistic universe, with mentors and musical collaborators like Prince and Stevie Wonder guiding her along the way. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the music star turned author to talk about her latest project – writing a collection of science fiction short stories.

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Sienna Miller

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Sienna Miller spent the early years of her career in the flashing bulbs and shouted questions of media outlets fascinated by her relationships and her style. But standout performances in movies like Factory Girl, Foxcatcher and American Woman have forced a change of subject. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the star to talk about her new Netflix series, Anatomy of a Scandal, which has her tapping into those trying years in the spotlight.

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Jane Lynch

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000

You may know Jane Lynch from the Christopher Guest mockumentaries like Best in Show, or as the unforgettable Sue Sylvester on the hit show Glee, or more recently in an Emmy-winning performance on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actress to talk about her latest role making people smile in the highly-anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl.

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Mark Wahlberg (2022)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In the three decades since scoring a platinum debut album as rapper Marky Mark, Mark Wahlberg has grown into a versatile superstar in Hollywood with a range that spans classic dramas like Boogie Nights, the comedy hits Ted and Daddy’s Home, and the blockbuster Transformers movies. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about his latest role in the film Father Stu, the extraordinary true story of a boxer turned Catholic priest.

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H.E.R. (2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000

The multi-talented musician H.E.R. has worked to avoid becoming a package for pop cultural consumption, with her name and signature sunglasses meant to make the audience focus on the music and not on her. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the artist to talk about her meteoric rise from child prodigy to the heights of the music world, including winning a Grammy, an Oscar and performing at the Super Bowl. (Original broadcast date: July 11, 2021)

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Lily Collins

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In its first month of streaming in the fall of 2020, Emily in Paris captured the attention of 58 million viewers and made actress Lily Collins a bona fide star around the world. But the 33-year-old’s latest role in the intense, claustrophobic film Windfall is a world away from Paris. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Collins about that new movie, as well as the global success of Emily in Paris and what it was like growing up the daughter of legendary musician Phil Collins.

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Seth Meyers

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:54:34 +0000

It’s been 8 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.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the television host and comedian to talk about applying those writing skills to a new children’s book inspired by his three kids.

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Bob Odenkirk

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000

A comedian by trade, and a young writer at Saturday Night Live in the years of Chris Farley, Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, Bob Odenkirk made a dramatic career turn in 2009 when he landed a role on the hit series Breaking Bad and later earned his own spinoff show, Better Caul Saul. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Odenkirk about a new memoir that documents that journey from SNL to dramatic actor all the way to action star.

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Courteney Cox

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0000

In 1994, Courteney Cox landed the role that would change her life and make her a star around the world – playing Monica Geller on the hit show Friends. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actress to talk about what it was like living inside the bubble of the Friends phenomenon and her impressive career since then, including a successful run of Scream movies, the acclaimed show Cougar Town, and her latest horror comedy series, Shining Vale.

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Ariana DeBose

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Already a Tony-nominated triple-threat on Broadway and a member of the original cast of Hamilton, Ariana DeBose has recently shot to Hollywood stardom with an electrifying performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the actress to talk about that role which has already earned her a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress and an Academy Award nomination.

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Tony Shalhoub

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Before he was an actor, Tony Shalhoub grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin as the ninth of ten kids. His father was a Lebanese immigrant who came to the United States in 1920. Now, Shalhoub is a four-time Emmy winner, a Golden Globe winner, and a Tony winner. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Shalhoub to talk about the fourth season of the beloved hit series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and his 30-year career starring in series like Wings and Monk.

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Liam Neeson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Long before acting ever crossed his mind, Liam Neeson was an altar boy and a promising young boxer growing up in Northern Ireland. But once he found the stage, he put down the gloves and eventually became one of Hollywood’s favorite actors. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with Neeson to talk about his prolific career of roles ranging from Schindler’s List to Taken to the fan-favorite Love Actually, plus his latest performance in the new action film Blacklight.

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Jamie Dornan

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Jamie Dornan was born in a place called Holywood, a small town in Northern Ireland just outside of Belfast. After bumping along for years as an actor in the other Hollywood, Dornan shot to international fame with his starring role in the billion-dollar Fifty Shades of Grey movies. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the star at an Irish pub to talk about his latest performance in the acclaimed film Belfast, a role that hits much closer to home.

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Mahershala Ali

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Mahershala Ali has established himself as one of Hollywood’s best and most respected actors, winning two Academy Awards for his work in Moonlight and Green Book and just last month earning a Golden Globe nomination for the movie Swan Song. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about his moving performance in that new film and his journey from Oakland, California to the top of the A-list.

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Goldie Hawn

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Goldie Hawn arrived in Hollywood as a teenaged dancer, but soon found herself doing television comedy on the show Laugh-In in the late 1960s and has been winning over audiences ever since. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the Oscar winner over Zoom to talk about her career full of hit movies, as well as the project she is most passionate about – an initiative called MindUp focused on the mental well-being of children.

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Steve Martin & Martin Short (2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Since starring together in The Three Amigos in 1986, Steve Martin and Martin Short have worked together on the blockbuster Father of the Bride movies, toured the country making relentless jokes at each other’s expense, and now they’re starring in a hilarious series about three neighbors working together to solve a murder in their New York City apartment building. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown” Willie Geist gets together with the two comedy legends to talk about that series Only Murders in the Building and their 35 years of friendship. (Original broadcast date: September 12, 2021)

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Ed Sheeran

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Ed Sheeran is nominated for a fifth career Grammy Award this year for his latest hit “Bad Habits,” which introduced a sound that had his fans asking if it was really Ed Sheeran. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the pop superstar to talk about that new sound on his latest album, Equals, his new daughter who influenced the music, and his path from busking on the streets of London to the highest-grossing tour in the history of music.

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Best of 2021: Kate Hudson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Kate Hudson, Willie Geist) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:10:00 +0000

Willie looks back on his memorable interviews of the year. Kate Hudson was just 21 years old when she won a Golden Globe for her role in Almost Famous. In the two decades since, she has starred in a run of romantic comedies, launched a successful athleisure brand and raised three children ranging in age from toddler to teenager. In this “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Hudson for a conversation about her life and career, and what quarantine was like with those three kids.

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Best of 2021: Dwayne Johnson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Dwayne Johnson, Willie Geist) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:05:00 +0000

Willie looks back on his memorable interviews of the year. Growing up, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson bounced around the country as the son of barnstorming professional wrestler Rocky Johnson. He eventually got into the family business and became the biggest star in wrestling, before transitioning to Hollywood where he is now the highest-paid actor in the business. In this “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Johnson to talk about that career move, the latest calls for him to run for president and his successful new tequila brand, Teremana.

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Best of 2021: Steve Martin and Martin Short

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Steve Martin, Martin Short, Willie Geist) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Willie looks back on his memorable interviews of the year. Since starring together in The Three Amigos in 1986, Steve Martin and Martin Short have worked together on the blockbuster Father of the Bride movies, toured the country making relentless jokes at each other’s expense, and most recently they’re starring in a hilarious series about three neighbors working together to solve a murder in their New York City apartment building. In this “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the two comedy legends to talk about that series Only Murders in the Building and their 35 years of friendship.

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Best of 2021: Machine Gun Kelly

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Machine Gun Kelly, Willie Geist) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:10:00 +0000

Willie looks back on his memorable interviews of the year. Machine Gun Kelly started his music career as a rapper, but it was his latest #1 punk album Tickets to My Downfall that launched the hard-edged musician to superstardom. In this “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the artist to talk about that move to punk after four successful hip-hop albums and his discomfort with the spotlight at the top of the music world.

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Best of 2021: Sean Penn

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Sean Penn, Willie Geist) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:05:00 +0000

Willie looks back on his memorable interviews of the year. In the 39 years since audiences fell in love with Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the two-time Academy Award winner has become one of the best and most respected actors in Hollywood. In this “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Penn to talk about his impressive career, including his movie Flag Day and his humanitarian work off-screen with his foundation, CORE.

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Best of 2021: H.E.R.

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (H.E.R., Willie Geist) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Willie looks back on his memorable interviews of the year. The multi-talented musician H.E.R. has worked to avoid becoming a package for pop cultural consumption, with her name and signature sunglasses meant to make the audience focus on the music and not on her. In this “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the artist to talk about her meteoric rise from child prodigy to the heights of the music world, including winning a Grammy, an Oscar and performing at the Super Bowl.

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Matthew McConaughey (2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:30:00 +0000

After its release last October, Matthew McConaughey’s extraordinarily raw and honest memoir Greenlights became something of a phenomenon while spending 50 weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about that book’s success, as well as his latest movie Sing 2 and his decision not to jump into the world of politics.

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Hillary Clinton

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton had not prepared a concession speech until the morning after losing the election to Donald Trump, believing right up until the end should would make history as the first woman to be President of the United States. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the former First Lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State to talk about her new MasterClass, which includes an emotional reading of her would-be election night victory speech, and her thoughts on the state of the country today.

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Javier Bardem

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Dec 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Javier Bardem’s road to stardom began in Spain, where he grew up in a family of artists and performers. Since then, he has built a Hollywood resume that balances Oscar-worthy films with blockbusters like Skyfall, Pirates of the Caribbean and Dune. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with Bardem to talk about his latest role as Desi Arnaz in the highly-anticipated new movie Being the Ricardos.

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Brooke Shields

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Brooke Shields has been in our lives since she was a child, appearing in movies and on television, on magazine covers, and in famous ads for blue jeans. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the star to talk about navigating her long, successful career from starring in commercials as a baby to hanging out at Studio 54 as a teenager to her latest project, the Netflix holiday movie A Castle for Christmas.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:30:00 +0000

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Michael Che

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Born and raised in New York City’s Lower East Side, Michael Che grew up with early jobs selling t-shirts and working open mic nights. After being spotted by Colin Jost at a stand-up show in 2013, Che landed a gig writing for Saturday Night Live where he would become the show’s first black head writer and first black anchor of “Weekend Update.” In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with Che to talk about his rise in comedy and his new Netflix stand-up special, Michael Che: Shame the Devil.

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Elizabeth Banks

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Nov 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Elizabeth Banks decided a long time ago she would control her own destiny in Hollywood. In her two decades on screen, Banks has earned three Emmy nominations, starred in the Hunger Games franchise and produced all three of the Pitch Perfect movies which together made more than 600 million dollars at the box office. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Banks to talk about her podcast and new business venture into canned wine.

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John Leguizamo

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

John Leguizamo immigrated to the United States from Colombia when he was 4 years old and since then he’s made his way to some of the biggest screens and stages in America, starring in films like Carlito’s Way, Super Mario Bros and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the Tony and Emmy-winning actor to talk about his prolific career and his latest groundbreaking project in the superhero universe.

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Introducing: Cooking Up a Storm with Al Roker

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Al Roker) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000

As a bonus for you, TODAY’s Al Roker is sharing a special preview of his brand-new original podcast, Cooking Up a Storm with Al Roker.

Join Al as he whips up a complete Thanksgiving feast with some of the very best chefs around – like Ina Garten and Marcus Samuelsson. Grab your apron as they spill the beans on family secrets to get you ready for the holidays. It’s a feast for the ears!

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Andy Cohen

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

A native of St. Louis, Andy Cohen began his career as a television news producer before jumping to entertainment and dreaming up the wildly popular Real Housewives series on Bravo. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the Watch What Happens Live host to talk about the world he has created, his new book and his son, Benjamin.

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Julianne Moore (2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Julianne Moore grew up moving around the world with her military dad before making her way to Hollywood as a young actress. Since then she’s had an extraordinary career, including five Academy Award nominations and a win for her performance in Still Alice. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Moore to talk about her shift from movies to television with her role in the Stephen King series Lisey’s Story. (Original broadcast date: June 6, 2021)

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Machine Gun Kelly

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Machine Gun Kelly started his music career as a rapper, but it was his latest #1 punk album Tickets to My Downfall that launched the hard-edged musician to superstardom. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the artist to talk about that move to punk after four successful hip-hop albums and his discomfort with the spotlight at the top of the music world.

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Diane Lane

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

At the age when most kids are finding their way around the halls of elementary school, Diane Lane was touring the world as an actress. By the time she was a teenager, she became a household name after starring alongside Laurence Olivier in the film A Little Romance. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the star to talk about her more than four decades on screen, including her latest role as the President of the United States in a new series that takes place in a post-apocalyptic, pandemic-stricken world.

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Ray Liotta

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Ray Liotta may be best known for his breakout performance as real-life gangster Henry Hill in the iconic movie Goodfellas, a role that had the former soap opera star sharing famous scenes with Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro and Lorraine Bracco. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about that indelible movie and his career since then, including a variety of film and television roles and even a stop on Broadway, before returning to the mob life with his latest role in the upcoming Sopranos movie The Many Saints of Newark.

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Cynthia Erivo

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0000

The world has been introduced over the last few years to the many talents of Cynthia Erivo. In 2020, the British singer and actress was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance of Harriet Tubman, after previously winning a Tony, a Grammy and an Emmy for her lead role as Celie in The Color Purple on Broadway. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with the Erivo to talk about her successful career, including the release of her debut solo album and her new children’s book Remember to Dream, Ebere.

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Introducing: Making Space with Hoda Kotb

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:11:53 +0000

As a bonus for Sunday Sitdown listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of the brand new original podcast, Making Space with Hoda Kotb.

Join TODAY’s Hoda Kotb on a journey of self-discovery and resilience of the human spirit. Hoda hears from some of the people she admires most, and whose stories of personal triumph keep her going. Like Hoda, you’ll leave these talks stronger than when you started and inspired to make space in your own life.

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Steve Martin & Martin Short

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Since starring together in The Three Amigos in 1986, Steve Martin and Martin Short have worked together on the blockbuster Father of the Bride movies, toured the country making relentless jokes at each other’s expense, and now they’re starring in a hilarious new series about three neighbors working together to solve a murder in their New York City apartment building. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown” Willie Geist gets together with the two comedy legends to talk about that series Only Murders in the Building and their 35 years of friendship.

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Dan + Shay

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Since their debut in 2013, Dan + Shay have made a name for themselves as one of the best-selling duos in all of music, racking up 3 Grammy Awards and a staggering 8 billion streams of their songs. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the country music duo to talk about their new album Good Things and the story behind their professional partnership born out of a late night house party in Nashville.

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Sandra Oh

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Sandra Oh is best known for her role as Dr. Christina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy, which earned her five consecutive Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe award. Since ending her run on that show, she has starred in and executive produced the hit series Killing Eve, hosted the Golden Globes and Saturday Night Live, and been named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Oh to talk about that success as well as her latest project, playing a trailblazer in the new Netflix series The Chair.

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Sean Penn

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000

In the 39 years since audiences fell in love with Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the two-time Academy Award winner has become one of the best and most respected actors in Hollywood. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Penn to talk about his impressive career, including his new movie Flag Day and his humanitarian work off-screen with his foundation, CORE.

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Jane Krakowski

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000

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Luke Bryan

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Luke Bryan has been one of the biggest draws in all of music for nearly a decade, but his audience has grown recently thanks to his role as a judge on American Idol alongside Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the country music star in Nashville to talk about that rise to the top of the music world, and the triumphs and trials along the way.

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H.E.R.

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000

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Brad Paisley

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Brad Paisley started his career in Nashville as a songwriter, landing his first hit 25 years ago before the world knew his name. Since then, the West Virginia native has become one of the most popular artists in all of music while rolling out platinum albums, selling out arenas and hosting the CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the country superstar at the Ryman Auditorium to talk about that rise to the top and his efforts to give back to the Nashville community.

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Will Arnett

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Will Arnett was bouncing around New York and Los Angeles for more than a decade doing dramatic work when he landed a role that put him on the path to comedy stardom - the hilariously buffoonish magician Gob Bluth on Arrested Development. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor about that breakthrough, the new season of his hit series Lego Masters and those pipes that have him voicing every commercial on TV.

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Trevor Noah (2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Trevor Noah was virtually unknown to American audiences when he inherited The Daily Show seat from Jon Stewart in 2015. Since then, the South African comedian has made the nightly show his own, even while hosting this year from a corner of his New York City apartment. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Noah in a park across the street from The Daily Show studio to talk about this past year and why he’s hopeful for the future of the country after the pandemic.

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Matthew McConaughey (2020)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Matthew McConaughey is known for his free-spirited, easy-going philosophy on life, as embodied in his famous catchphrase “Alright, Alright, Alright.” The actor first uttered those words in the movie Dazed and Confused and they have followed him through a long career in Hollywood, from romantic comedies to TV series to an Academy Award for Dallas Buyers Club. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with McConaughey over Zoom to talk about that journey and what it was like to reflect on it in his book “Greenlights.” (Original broadcast date: November 1, 2020)

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Julianne Moore

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Julianne Moore grew up moving around the world with her military dad before making her way to Hollywood as a young actress. Since then she’s had an extraordinary career, including five Academy Award nominations and a win for her performance in Still Alice. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Moore to talk about her shift from movies to television with her latest role in the Stephen King series Lisey’s Story.

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Kevin Hart (2021)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Kevin Hart has barely slowed down during the pandemic – he released a Netflix comedy special, a new movie, a new book and he has a new baby daughter. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the comedy superstar to talk about his busy year and his turn towards dramatic acting in his latest film, Fatherhood.

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Michael Douglas

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000

The son of a Hollywood icon, Michael Douglas made a name for himself in the 1980s with a string of hit movies, from Wall Street and Fatal Attraction to Romancing the Stone. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the Oscar winner to talk about his successful career, including the final season of his award-winning Netflix series The Kominsky Method.

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Forest Whitaker

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Forest Whitaker does not look for the spotlight, but it always seems to find him. He was a high school football star in Southern California, a talented young opera singer in college and now he is one of Hollywood’s most respected actors. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the Academy Award winner to talk about his career from The Color of Money to The Butler, and his latest role as a crime boss in the hit show Godfather of Harlem.

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Michael B. Jordan

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Over the course of two decades in Hollywood, Michael B. Jordan has made a name for himself in television series like The Wire and Friday Night Lights, and in movies like Fruitvale Station, Creed and of course the billion-dollar blockbuster Black Panther. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about his impressive career, his new leading role as a Tom Clancy Navy SEAL, and his current reign as People’s “Sexiest Man Alive.”

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Dwayne Johnson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Growing up, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson bounced around the country as the son of barnstorming professional wrestler Rocky Johnson. He eventually got into the family business and became the biggest star in wrestling, before transitioning to Hollywood where he is now the highest-paid actor in the business. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Johnson to talk about that career move, the latest calls for him to run for president and his successful new tequila brand, Teremana.

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Justin Theroux

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Justin Theroux began his career on the stage in New York City, where he still lives today. He eventually landed roles on Sex and the City and in movies like American Psycho and Mulholland Drive, but nothing would compare to the attention he earned after marrying Jennifer Aniston. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor at the bar he owns in Manhattan to talk about that wild ride and his latest television series The Mosquito Coast.

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Introducing: Killer Role

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

As a bonus for Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of Killer Role, a new podcast from Dateline NBC and Keith Morrison. An actress playing a killer in a horror film is so good, you’d almost think she’d done it in real life. Turns out she had… Dateline’s Keith Morrison takes you inside a story where fiction and reality collide. Search for Killer Role and listen now.

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Amanda Seyfried

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Amanda Seyfried began her career as a teenager riding the bus back and forth between her hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania and New York City for auditions. Then in 2004, she shot to fame in the hit movie Mean Girls playing the memorably ditzy Karen. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the star about her career since then, including roles in Mamma Mia! and Les Misérables, and her latest Oscar-nominated performance in the acclaimed film Mank.

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Andra Day

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Andra Day is a Grammy-nominated musician best known for her powerful anthem “Rise Up.” Recently, though, she has stunned Hollywood in her first ever movie after reluctantly accepting the lead role in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the star to talk about playing the jazz icon, a performance which has already earned her a Golden Globe award and an Oscar nomination.

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Sharon Stone

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000

In many ways, Sharon Stone is the very picture of a movie star – bursting onto the scene with her unforgettable performance in Basic Instinct and earning an Oscar nomination for her role in Casino. But around that success there has been a great deal of struggle. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Stone to talk about her journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to Hollywood’s A-List and her new book The Beauty of Living Twice about her near-death experience 20 years ago.

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Michael J. Fox (2020)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Michael J. Fox was just 29 years old and at the peak of his acting career when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but he continued to work in movies and television before stepping away to create his now-famous research foundation. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Fox to talk about his new book “No Time Like the Future” in which he reveals a recent breaking point in his 30-year fight against the disease. (Original broadcast date: November 22, 2020)

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Guy Fieri

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Guy Fieri and his famous red Camaro have been a staple of the Food Network for over 15 years, as he built a vast collection of shows, products and restaurants around the world. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the star chef about building that empire and his fundraising efforts over the last year to feed frontline workers and help restaurant employees during the pandemic.

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Amy Poehler

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Mar 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Amy Poehler spent 7 seasons as one of the biggest stars on Saturday Night Live, followed by 7 more on the beloved NBC series Parks and Recreation. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Poehler to discuss her journey to comedy stardom, hosting the Golden Globes with her friend, Tina Fey, and her buzzed-about new Netflix movie Moxie, which she directs and stars in.

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Jim Gaffigan

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Jim Gaffigan’s relatable, family-focused stand-up act has made him one of the biggest draws in comedy, with Forbes recently ranking him 3rd on the list of highest-earning comedians. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Gaffigan for a conversation about his 30 years in the industry and a lesson in his newest quarantine hobby: cross-country skiing.

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Willie Nelson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Willie Nelson is an American icon and music legend, winning 10 Grammy Awards over the course of his eight decades in the industry. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the country singer to talk about 80 years of music, including his latest album “That’s Life,” a tribute to his friend Frank Sinatra.

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Kenan Thompson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Kenan Thompson is the longest-running cast member on Saturday Night Live, playing an endless range of characters and performing a record number of celebrity impressions throughout his 18 seasons on the show. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor and comedian to talk about pulling double duty with SNL and his new sitcom, Kenan, which films in Los Angeles.

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Jared Leto

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Jared Leto is known for his fully-immersive transformations in movies, including Dallas Buyers Club, Suicide Squad and his latest film, The Little Things, which just earned him a Golden Globe nomination. In this week’s "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist talks to the actor about working on that movie alongside one of his heroes, Denzel Washington, and his other career as a rock star in the band 30 Seconds to Mars.

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Dax Shepard

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000

You might call Dax Shepard an unlikely Hollywood star, and he’d probably agree with you. He grew up outside Detroit and moved to Los Angeles for college, where he spent over a decade struggling as an actor before his big break. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about that journey to stardom, his latest dream job on Top Gear America and his wildly popular podcast “Armchair Expert.”

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Kate Hudson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Kate Hudson was just 21 years old when she won a Golden Globe for her role in Almost Famous. In the two decades since, she has starred in a run of romantic comedies, launched a successful athleisure brand and raised three children ranging in age from toddler to teenager. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Hudson for a virtual conversation about her life and career, and what quarantine has been like with those three kids.

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Rob Lowe

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Rob Lowe, Willie Geist) — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Rob Lowe was just 18 years old when Francis Ford Coppola cast him in the 1983 movie The Outsiders, and he quickly became a fixture of 1980’s Hollywood. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Lowe to talk about the pitfalls that came with that early success and how it propelled a run of nearly 40 years on screen, including in his latest show 9-1-1: Lone Star.

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Rachel Brosnahan

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:35:10 +0000

Rachel Brosnahan’s performance in the hit series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has earned her an Emmy, two Golden Globe Awards and international recognition as the spirited stand-up comic, Midge. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Brosnahan in New York City to talk about filming that show in the place she calls home and her buzzed-about performance in the new film I’m Your Woman.

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Gal Gadot

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Gal Gadot was ready to walk away from show business before she teamed up with director Patty Jenkins on the blockbuster movie Wonder Woman, which became a cultural phenomenon and made Gadot a role model for women and girls around the world. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Gadot for a virtual conversation about the film’s highly-anticipated sequel, Wonder Woman 1984.

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Taraji P. Henson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Taraji P. Henson is synonymous with Cookie Lyon, the unforgettable matriarch she played on the hit series Empire which earned her a Golden Globe award. But she has also won praise her performances in films like Hustle & Flow, Hidden Figures and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Henson over Zoom to talk about a different kind of project – her new Facebook Watch series Peace of Mind with Taraji, where she hosts open, honest conversations about mental health.

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Bryan Cranston

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Bryan Cranston earned four Emmy Awards for his role as Walter White on Breaking Bad, which is widely regarded as one of the best shows in the history of television. Since the series ended in 2013, he has won a pair of Tony Awards and earned an Oscar nomination for his leading role in Trumbo. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Cranston over Zoom to discuss his latest series Your Honor, the legacy of Breaking Bad, and how he always finds himself playing the part of a man compromised.

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Keegan-Michael Key

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000

You may know Keegan-Michael Key as one half of the comedy duo “Key and Peele” or as President Obama’s anger translator, Luther. But Key has recently found his way back to the dramatic acting that interested him back in high school, and he is now starring opposite Meryl Streep in the new Netflix movie musical The Prom. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor over Zoom to talk about his road from drama class to the big screen, and his 16-year detour into comedy.

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Al Pacino (2020)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000

The name Al Pacino calls to mind some of the most memorable performances in the history of film, from The Godfather and Scarface to Scent of a Woman and Heat. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the Hollywood icon to talk about his legendary career, including his Oscar-nominated performance in The Irishman and his Amazon series Hunters. Plus Willie takes Al for a cruise around Beverly Hills in a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. (Original broadcast date: February 23, 2020)

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Michael J. Fox

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000

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Dolly Parton

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Dolly Parton grew up in a small cabin in Tennessee with no running water or electricity, but she climbed her way to the top of the music world and American culture over the course of an iconic career. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Dolly to talk about her latest Christmas album, her new Netflix film and her upcoming book about the stories behind her greatest hits.

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Chris Stapleton

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000

20 years ago, Chris Stapleton left his small hometown in Kentucky and moved to Nashville to chase his dream of being a songwriter. Five years ago, the dream got bigger when he released his own album, won a pair of Grammy Awards, and established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in all of music. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together virtually with the country star to talk about that journey and his latest album, Starting Over.

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Matthew McConaughey

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Matthew McConaughey is known for his free-spirited, easy-going philosophy on life, as embodied in his famous catchphrase “Alright, Alright, Alright.” The actor first uttered those words in the movie Dazed and Confused and they have followed him through a long career in Hollywood, from romantic comedies to TV series to an Academy Award for Dallas Buyers Club. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with McConaughey over Zoom to talk about that journey, and what it was like to reflect on it in his new book “Greenlights.”

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Drew Barrymore (2020)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Drew Barrymore has spent almost her entire life in the public eye, starting with her breakthrough role in E.T. at just 7 years old and continuing over four decades of acting, producing and directing. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the Hollywood star to talk about her long career in the spotlight and making the transition into daytime television with her new talk show “The Drew Barrymore Show.”

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Lorne Michaels

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 12:30:00 +0000

45 years ago, a new era of American comedy began with the premiere of Saturday Night Live and a young producer named Lorne Michaels calling the shots. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” 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.

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Ina Garten (2020)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 Oct 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Ina Garten has spent the last seven months of the pandemic at her home in East Hampton, trying out recipes for her new cookbook Modern Comfort Food with her husband Jeffrey as the lucky taste-tester. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the Barefoot Contessa for a virtual catch-up to talk about that new book and what it’s like to film her cooking show by herself at home. Plus Jeffrey and Willie’s wife Christina make a special appearance, as the couples get together for a cocktail party over Zoom.

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John Cusack

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0000

John Cusack has been on our screens for the better part of four decades, first in movies like Better Off Dead and Say Anything and later starring in classics like Grosse Pointe Blank and Being John Malkovich. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor over Zoom to talk about that long career of memorable roles and his latest shift into television with the new Amazon Prime series Utopia.

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DJ Khaled

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0000

DJ Khaled has made a name for himself in the music industry with his infectious beats and famous collaborators, but he’s also known for his relentless hustle, positivity, and self-confidence. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the radio DJ turned hip hop mogul to talk about his rise to the heights of music, his latest album, and what life has been like in quarantine with his wife and two young sons.

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Kelly Clarkson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol nearly 18 years ago, and since then she has sold more than 45 million albums and won 3 Grammy Awards with her powerful voice. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the singer to talk about her transition into hosting a daytime talk show, her new music, and what life has been like during quarantine.

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Mary J. Blige

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0000

The groundbreaking career of Mary J. Blige is all the more impressive when you consider she escaped a troubled childhood in the projects of Yonkers, New York and was discovered while doing karaoke at a local mall. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the Grammy winner about her journey since then including her debut album “What’s the 411?,” the new music she’s been writing during quarantine and her latest venture into the world of wine.

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Chadwick Boseman (2018)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Chadwick Boseman passed away this week at the age of 43, losing a four year battle with colon cancer that he never discussed publicly. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist revisits his interview with Boseman from 2018, when the actor soared to fame in the groundbreaking film Black Panther. They also discuss what it was like for Boseman to play some of history's most famous figures, including Jackie Robinson and James Brown. (Original broadcast date: March 4, 2018)

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Tim McGraw

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Tim McGraw has built up a big base of fans over the thirty years since he stepped off a Greyhound bus in Nashville and walked right into a honky tonk. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the country star about graduating from those downtown bars to sold out arenas around the world, performing alongside his wife Faith Hill and putting out his 16th studio album “Here on Earth.”

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Amy Schumer

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Amy Schumer made her name in stand-up comedy over the course of 15 years on the road with a brash, relatable and honest act. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Amy over Zoom to chat about that long career, what her life in quarantine has been like as a new mother and her latest projects.

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Keanu Reeves (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Aug 2020 10:30:00 +0000

Keanu Reeves has been a Hollywood powerhouse since Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure put him on the map three decades ago, going on to star in movies like The Matrix, Speed and Point Break. Through it all, Reeves has stayed grounded and kept his personal life private. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown" Willie Geist talks with the actor about his role in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and coming full circle with the new film Bill and Ted Face the Music. (Original broadcast date: May 12, 2019)

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Viola Davis (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Aug 2020 15:30:00 +0000

Viola Davis’ journey to the top of Hollywood’s A-list began on a former plantation in South Carolina, where she was born. She moved to Rhode Island at a young age and grew up poor, but found her way out through acting. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actress about her extraordinary life and career, as well as a project that’s close to her heart - a documentary about the diabetes crisis in the United States. (Original broadcast date: May 5, 2019)

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Lenny Kravitz (2018)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:30:00 +0000

It’s been over 30 years since Lenny Kravitz released his breakthrough first album “Let Love Rule.” Since then he has sold more than 40 million albums and at one point won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four years in a row. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the rock star about his long career in the industry and the interesting way he came up with his most recent album “Raise Vibration.” (Original broadcast date: September 9, 2018)

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Chris Evans

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 15:30:00 +0000

Chris Evans is best known for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but his latest projects are a change of pace for the Hollywood star. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor for a virtual conversation about his role in the new Apple TV series Defending Jacob and his step off the screen into public policy.

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Jennifer Hudson (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 15:30:00 +0000

Jennifer Hudson’s big, unmistakable voice has carried her from the pews of a Chicago church to stardom on “American Idol,” then to an Oscar and a pair of Grammy Awards. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the singer and actress about that journey, her role in Cats, and how she moved forward after unthinkable tragedy in her life. (Original broadcast date: December 15, 2019)

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Charlize Theron

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Jul 2020 15:30:00 +0000

Since leaving her native South Africa as a teenager, Charlize Theron has worked her way to the top of Hollywood’s A-List. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the Oscar winner for a virtual conversation about that journey, her new Netflix movie The Old Guard, and life at home with her two daughters.

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Jake Gyllenhaal (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Jake Gyllenhaal’s role in the blockbuster hit Spider-Man: Far From Home was a first for the Oscar-nominated actor, who over the last twenty years has earned his place among Hollywood’s elite. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Gyllenhaal about pivoting from that big-budget superhero film to his role in a critically-acclaimed Broadway play. (Original broadcast date: July 28, 2019)

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John Legend

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +0000

At 41 years old, John Legend has already joined the most exclusive club in show business – earning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony, and becoming the first African-American man to achieve the elusive EGOT. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the award-winning singer over Zoom to talk about his latest album and these times in which it’s being released.

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Samuel L. Jackson (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Samuel L. Jackson’s breakthrough in the cult classic Pulp Fiction came at the age of 45, after he had already lived a full life both professionally and personally. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the legendary actor about his prolific movie career since then and the road to becoming the most bankable star in Hollywood. (Original broadcast date: June 16, 2019)

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Kerry Washington (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Kerry Washington has a habit of playing strong women, from Anita Hill in the 2016 film Confirmation to her seven-season run as Olivia Pope on the hit show Scandal. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist talks to Washington about how starring in that show changed her life, her role in the Broadway play turned Netflix movie American Son, and why her parents didn't want her to become an actor. (Original broadcast date: November 10, 2019)

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Ben Stiller (2020)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Before Ben Stiller became one of the most famous actors and directors in Hollywood, he was a kid growing up in New York City with a pair of comedy legends for parents: Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with Stiller over Zoom to talk about his beloved father, Jerry, who passed away in early May at the age of 92.

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Tiffany Haddish (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Tiffany Haddish has been on a whirlwind run since her breakout role in the box office hit Girls Trip. She has appeared in movies, television, commercials, her own stand-up comedy special and even a historic hosting gig at Saturday Night Live. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actress to talk about her incredible journey from homelessness to Hollywood’s A-list. (Original broadcast date: August 11, 2019)

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Ina Garten (2018)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Ina Garten is a beloved chef in part because she seems like one of us – she has no formal training and she taught herself how to make a great meal by experimenting with cookbooks. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist travels to the Hamptons for lunch with the television host and bestselling author to talk about her life before “The Barefoot Contessa,” her down-to-earth approach in the kitchen and the release of her 11th cookbook “Cook Like a Pro.” (Original broadcast date: October 28, 2018)

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Shaquille O'Neal (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant athletes in the history of sports. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the basketball legend to talk about his success on and off the court, including his second act as a prolific businessman and analyst on “Inside the NBA.” (Original broadcast date: April 21, 2019)

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Woody Harrelson (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Over a 35-year career in Hollywood, Woody Harrelson has remained Woody: the one-of-a-kind guy you want to hang out with. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the legendary actor in Austin, Texas to talk about his long run in show business, from the early years on Cheers to big budget turns in The Hunger Games to his latest Netflix film The Highwaymen, and he opens up about his biggest influences along the way. (Original broadcast date: March 17, 2019)

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Sheryl Crow (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:30:00 +0000

With her breakout hit song “All I Wanna Do,” Sheryl Crow quickly went from talented backup singer to household name. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist travels to the musician’s Nashville home to talk about her journey from a tiny town in Missouri to the top of the music charts, and why she says her most recent album “Threads” will be her last. (Original broadcast date: September 8, 2019)

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Chip and Joanna Gaines (2019)

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Chip and Joanna Gaines have built something of an empire with their Magnolia lifestyle brand and sparked a renaissance in their hometown of Waco, Texas. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist travels to Waco to talk to the “Fixer Upper” stars about walking away from the show that made them famous, keeping life normal for their five children, and their latest projects – renovating a hotel and launching a television network. (Original broadcast date: October 27, 2019)

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ICYMI: Ryan Reynolds

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Apr 2020 12:30:00 +0000

The “Deadpool” franchise gave Ryan Reynolds the signature role of his 20-year career, but its success was far from a sure thing. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the Hollywood superstar about his decade-long fight to bring that character to the big screen, plus his new life as a businessman and majority owner of American gin company, Aviation Gin. (Original broadcast date: October 21, 2018)

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ICYMI: Kristen Bell

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Kristen Bell returns to the big screen as the voice of Anna in Frozen 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to the original Frozen movie which became a billion-dollar sensation six years ago. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Bell to talk about reprising that role, the final season of her hit show The Good Place and her marriage to fellow actor Dax Shepard. (Original broadcast date: November 24, 2019)

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Octavia Spencer

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Octavia Spencer's rise to fame may seem like overnight success, but she actually worked for over 15 years in Hollywood before her breakout, Oscar-winning performance in The Help. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actress about her journey from Production Assistant to three-time Academy Award nominee, and her latest leading role in the Netflix series Self Made about the life of Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first female self-made millionaire.

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ICYMI: Sterling K. Brown

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Sterling K. Brown is best known for his role as Randall Pearson, the adopted son and adoring father on the hit NBC show “This Is Us.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor about the huge success of that show, the 13-year grind before landing that breakout role and his emotional connection to his new movie, “Waves.” (Original broadcast date: November 17, 2019)

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Shania Twain

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Mar 2020 12:30:00 +0000

It’s been 25 years since Shania Twain burst onto the scene with her hit album “The Woman in Me,” followed by the even more popular “Come on Over,” which set records for a female artist and established Twain as one of the iconic musicians of her generation. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the country star about her incredible journey from poverty to the top of the music world, including her latest residency in Las Vegas.

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Luke Combs

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Mar 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Luke Combs has had a meteoric rise to the top of the music world with two #1 albums, seven consecutive #1 singles, a Grammy nomination for "Best New Artist” and a recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the country star about that impressive journey from learning how to play guitar at 21 to the top of the music charts.

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Al Pacino

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000

The name Al Pacino calls to mind some of the most memorable performances in the history of film, from The Godfather and Scarface to Scent of a Woman and Heat. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the Hollywood icon to talk about his legendary career, including his Oscar-nominated performance in The Irishman and his new Amazon series Hunters. Plus Willie takes Al for a cruise around Beverly Hills in a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado.

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John Mulaney

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Since leaving Saturday Night Live as a writer in 2012, John Mulaney has become one of the most popular stand-up comedians in America. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the Emmy winner about his time at SNL and his run of hit Netflix specials, including his latest, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch.

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Ewan McGregor

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Ewan McGregor’s rise to stardom started in the small Scottish town of Crieff, where he was just a teenager when he dropped out of school to chase his dream of becoming an actor. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the Hollywood star about that journey, from starring in films like Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge, and Star Wars, to his latest role as the villain in the highly-anticipated new superhero movie Birds of Prey.

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Ava DuVernay

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000

It was only 8 years ago at the Sundance Film Festival that Ava DuVernay finally decided to become a full-time filmmaker. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the director and producer about that big career shift and establishing herself as a groundbreaking force in Hollywood with Oscar-nominated films like Selma and 13th.

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Josh Gad

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:41:44 +0000

Actor and comedian Josh Gad may be known best as the voice of Olaf the snowman in the two biggest animated movies in the history of Hollywood: Frozen and Frozen 2. But Gad originally rose to fame on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for his role in the hit musical “The Book of Mormon.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Gad at his favorite bar in the theater district to talk about his journey from that show to his latest project, an HBO series called Avenue 5 set in outer space.

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Aidy Bryant

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Aidy Bryant grew up in Arizona watching women like Molly Shannon, Cheri Oteri and Ana Gasteyer on Saturday Night Live. Today, she is a member of that exclusive comedy club herself. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actress and comedian about her eight season run on SNL, as well as her latest role as executive producer, writer and star of the acclaimed Hulu series Shrill.

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Ed Harris

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Ed Harris burst onto the Hollywood scene in the 1983 movie The Right Stuff, and since then he’s earned four Academy Award nominations and won two Golden Globes in a prolific 40-year career full of memorable roles. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor about that lengthy career, which includes playing The Man in Black in HBO’s hit series Westworld and his latest role as Atticus Finch in the Broadway adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird.

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ICYMI: Awkwafina

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Actor, rapper and comedian Awkwafina, whose given name is Nora Lum, has been on quite a ride recently with big roles in box office hits “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ocean’s 8.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the rising star about that whirlwind ride as well as her more dramatic performance in the film “The Farewell," for which she is nominated for a Golden Globe. (Original broadcast date: July 14, 2019)

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John Lithgow

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 13:30:00 +0000

When you hear the name John Lithgow, you may call to mind a number of different movies, TV series or plays, including “The Changing Room,” “Terms of Endearment,” and “Third Rock from the Sun.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the Emmy and Tony award-winning actor about that prolific career on both stage and screen, and his latest transformation into former “Fox News” chief Roger Ailes for the highly-anticipated new movie “Bombshell.”

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Jennifer Hudson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Jennifer Hudson’s big, unmistakable voice has carried her from the pews of a church in Chicago to stardom on “American Idol,” then to an Oscar and a pair of Grammy Awards. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the singer and actress about that journey from reality show to Academy Award, her role in the highly-anticipated new “Cats” movie, and how she moved forward after unthinkable tragedy in her life.

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Lena Waithe

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Dec 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Just over two years ago, actor, writer, and producer Lena Waithe made Hollywood history when she stood on stage with an Emmy award in her hand, and she’s been on a roll ever since. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Laithe about how that Emmy changed her life, and her new movie “Queen and Slim” that has people talking.

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Robert Pattinson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Dec 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Robert Pattinson rocketed to fame in the movie “Twilight” and the four sequels that followed, earning an army of devoted fans and a constant pack of paparazzi prying into his personal life. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor about being thrust into that spotlight, the awards season buzz around his new film “The Lighthouse,” and how he’s preparing to take on the iconic role of Batman.

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Kristen Bell

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Kristen Bell returns to the big screen this weekend as the voice of Anna in “Frozen 2,” the highly-anticipated sequel to the original “Frozen” movie which became a billion-dollar sensation six years ago. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Bell to talk about reprising that role, the final season of her hit show “The Good Place” and her marriage to fellow actor Dax Shepard.

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Sterling K. Brown

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 13:30:00 +0000

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Kerry Washington

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Kerry Washington has a habit of playing strong women, from Anita Hill in the 2016 film "Confirmation" to her seven-season run as Olivia Pope on the hit show "Scandal." In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist talks to Washington about how starring in that show changed her life, her latest role in the Broadway play turned Netflix movie, "American Son," and why her parents didn't want her to become an actor.

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Miranda Lambert

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Nov 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Miranda Lambert is one of the biggest stars not just in country, but in all of music. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist gets together with the Grammy-winning artist to talk about the roots of her Texas swagger, her new album "Wildcard," and its inspiration from her recent marriage to a New York City police officer.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +0000

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Edward Norton

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Edward Norton burst onto the scene in 1996 with his appearance in the movie "Primal Fear," for which he was nominated for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist talks to the actor about his incredible run of award-winning films since then, including "The People vs. Larry Flynt," "American History X" and "Fight Club." They also chat about his latest work, "Motherless Brooklyn," a film which Norton wrote, produced, directed and stars in.

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Paul Rudd

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Paul Rudd has won over fans for nearly 25 years as the likable, seemingly regular guy in Hollywood. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actor to talk about that nice guy reputation and his lengthy career, from his breakout role in “Clueless” to a string of Judd Apatow comedies to Marvel’s “Ant-Man,” and his new Netflix series “Living With Yourself” where we get a double dose of Paul Rudd.

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John Cena

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +0000

As a 25-time professional wrestling champion and WWE star, John Cena is known for his famous punishing move called the “attitude adjustment.” But he is also an actor, rap musician, best-selling author and granter of more than 600 wishes to children at the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and a role model to kids everywhere. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Cena about his latest children’s book and how his life’s journey has been based on one motto: Never Give Up.

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Ben Platt

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 12:30:00 +0000

At just 26 years old, Ben Platt has already won a Tony, a Grammy and an Emmy award, all for his groundbreaking performance in the Broadway phenomenon “Dear Evan Hansen.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor about his journey from homemade musicals in his backyard to the bright lights of Broadway, to his latest starring role alongside Gwyneth Paltrow in the highly-anticipated new Netflix series “The Politician.”

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Neil Patrick Harris

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Over a three-decade career, Neil Patrick Harris’ talent and versatility have carried him across television, movies and Broadway, and made him Hollywood’s favorite awards show host. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor about that wide-ranging career, the latest book in his best-selling series and how his 8-year-old twins have changed his life.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Maggie Gyllenhaal has made a name for herself with Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated performances in smaller-budget, often independent films like “Secretary" and “Crazy Heart.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actress to talk about that successful film career, as well as her dual role as actor and producer on the hit HBO series “The Deuce,” and her relationship with her little brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Sheryl Crow

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Sep 2019 12:30:00 +0000

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Orlando Bloom

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Orlando Bloom landed the role of Legolas in “The Lord of the Rings” just two days after graduating from drama school, and his career hasn’t slowed down since. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor about that journey full of epic fantasy roles, his latest Amazon show “Carnival Row,” and his recent engagement to pop star Katy Perry.

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ICYMI: David Letterman

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Four years ago, David Letterman signed off his show for the last time, after 33 years that revolutionized late-night television. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the iconic TV host about his relatively quiet lifestyle since leaving that role, the second season of his hit Netflix show "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction," and the state of comedy in today’s political climate. (Original broadcast date: May 19, 2019)

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Tiffany Haddish

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Tiffany Haddish has been on a whirlwind two-year run since her breakout role in the box office hit “Girls Trip." She's appeared in movies, television, commercials, her own stand-up comedy special and even a historic hosting gig at “Saturday Night Live.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the actress to talk about her incredible journey from homelessness to Hollywood’s A-list, and her latest, more dramatic role in the new movie “The Kitchen.”

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ICYMI: Viola Davis

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 Aug 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Viola Davis’ journey to the top of Hollywood’s A-list began on a former plantation in South Carolina, where she was born. She moved to Rhode Island at a young age and grew up poor, but found her way out through acting. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actress about her extraordinary life and career, as well as a new project that’s close to her heart - a documentary about the diabetes crisis in the United States. (Original broadcast date: May 5, 2019)

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Jake Gyllenhaal

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Jake Gyllenhaal’s role in the blockbuster hit “Spider-Man: Far From Home” was a first for the Oscar-nominated actor, who over the last twenty years has earned his place among Hollywood’s elite. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Gyllenhaal about pivoting from that big-budget superhero film to his latest role in a critically-acclaimed new play on Broadway. The actor also opens up about growing up in Hollywood and the movie that he says changed his life forever.

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Awkwafina

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Actor, rapper and comedian Awkwafina, whose given name is Nora Lum, has been on quite a ride over the last year with big roles in the box office hits “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ocean’s 8.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the rising star about that whirlwind year as well as her latest, more dramatic performance in the new film “The Farewell.”

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ICYMI: Jerry Seinfeld

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Jul 2019 12:30:00 +0000

It’s been more than 20 years since “Seinfeld” left the air as the #1 show on television. Since then, Jerry Seinfeld has continued the career of a stand-up comedian that started when he was just a 20-year-old from Long Island. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the comedy legend about that lengthy career, why he still loves the craft of writing jokes, and his latest residency at the Beacon Theater in New York City. (Original broadcast date: December 16, 2018)

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Seth MacFarlane

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Seth MacFarlane created “Family Guy” when he was just a 24-year-old animator, and the hit TV show is now heading into its 18th season. MacFarlane hasn’t written for the show in nearly a decade, though, as his ambitious portfolio has grown. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the star about his wide-ranging career, which includes hit film franchises, four Grammy nominations and a dramatic role in the new miniseries “The Loudest Voice” about the man who built Fox News.

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Mark Ronson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Mark Ronson is the man behind many of the hit songs you hear on the radio, like Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” and Lady Gaga’s “Shallow.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the Grammy Award-winning producer about the art of making those hits from the ground up, his latest solo album, and what it’s like to work with some of the biggest names in the music industry.

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ICYMI: Bill Geist

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:45:00 +0000

In this special episode of "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist sits down with his dad, Bill Geist, to talk about his new book "Lake of the Ozarks." It's a hilarious memoir nearly 40 years in the making about Bill's teenage summers working at his Uncle Ed's Arrowhead Lodge in Missouri. He talks about how the characters he encountered there shaped his sense of humor and led to a 31-year career covering unique stories for CBS. (Original broadcast date: May 8, 2019)

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Samuel L. Jackson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Samuel L. Jackson’s breakthrough in the cult classic “Pulp Fiction” came at the age of 45, after he had already lived a full life both professionally and personally. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the legendary actor about his prolific movie career since then and the road to becoming the most bankable star in Hollywood. He also opens up about his latest project – bringing the iconic role of “Shaft” back to the big screen.

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ICYMI: Ina Garten

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Jun 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Ina Garten is a beloved chef in part because she seems like one of us – she has no formal training and she taught herself how to make a great meal by experimenting with cookbooks. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist travels to the Hamptons for lunch with the television host and bestselling author to talk about her life before “The Barefoot Contessa,” her down-to-earth approach in the kitchen, and the release of her 11th cookbook “Cook Like a Pro.” (Original broadcast date: October 28, 2018)

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Bill Hader

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Jun 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Bill Hader’s rise to stardom began behind the scenes on movies and TV sets, before he took an improv class and quickly made the leap to “Saturday Night Live.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor and comedian about what he calls his journey from "preschool to Harvard,” his Emmy-winning HBO series “Barry,” and his lifelong dream to meet the subject of his most famous impression: “Dateline” correspondent Keith Morrison.

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Olivia Wilde

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 May 2019 12:30:00 +0000

You may be accustomed to seeing Olivia Wilde in front of the camera, but the Hollywood star has recently taken her talents behind the scenes. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the actress about her directorial debut in the hit new film “Booksmart,” her experience learning from some A-list directors, and the push to give more women similar opportunities behind the camera.

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David Letterman

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 May 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Almost exactly four years ago, David Letterman signed off his show for the last time, after 33 years that revolutionized late-night television. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the iconic TV host about his relatively quiet lifestyle since leaving that role, the second season of his hit Netflix show "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction," and the state of comedy in today’s political climate.

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Keanu Reeves

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 12 May 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Keanu Reeves has been a Hollywood star for the past 30 years since "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" broke through the box office and put him on the map. He has made his name starring in big movies like "The Matrix," "Speed" and "Point Break." Through it all, Reeves has stayed grounded and kept his personal life private. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown" Willie Geist talks with the actor about his latest movie "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum," his long career in Hollywood and everything in between.

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Bill Geist

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Wed, 8 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

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Viola Davis

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 May 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Viola Davis’ journey to the top of Hollywood’s A-list began on a former plantation in South Carolina, where she was born. She moved to Rhode Island at a young age and grew up poor, but found her way out through acting. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actress about her extraordinary life and career, as well as a new project that’s close to her heart - a documentary about the diabetes crisis in the United States.

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Jeremy Renner

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:30:00 +0000

At this point, you've probably already seen "Avengers: Endgame," the highly-anticipated twenty-second installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist talks to one of the stars of the film, Jeremy Renner, about his role as one of the six original Avengers, Hawkeye. They also talk about the evolution of his career, from Oscar-nominated leading man to new ventures in music and home remodeling.

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Shaquille O'Neal

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 12:30:00 +0000

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Kit Harington

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Even if you haven’t kept up with the HBO show “Game of Thrones” since its debut in 2011, there’s no avoiding the cultural phenomenon based on the books of George R.R. Martin. At the center of it all is the heroic Jon Snow, played by Kit Harington. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks with Harington about the show's highly anticipated final season and what it will be like to say goodbye to the series that launched his career, introduced him to his wife and changed his life forever.

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Danny DeVito

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Apr 2019 12:30:00 +0000

After a nearly 50-year run in Hollywood, Danny DeVito is the kind of star with generations of fans. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor and Oscar-nominee about that lengthy career, from his first big role in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” to “Taxi,” “Twins,” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” as well as his latest performance in the new live-action version of the Disney classic “Dumbo.”

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Tracy Morgan

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Tracy Morgan rose to the heights of comedy from the depths of poverty, growing up between Brooklyn and the Bronx. But five years ago, he nearly died in a horrific accident when the van he was riding in was crushed by a speeding tractor trailer. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the former Saturday Night Live star about that accident and how it changed him, his return to comedy, and the newest season of his hit show “The Last O.G."

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Lupita Nyong'o

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +0000

In Jordan Peele’s highly-anticipated new horror film “Us,” Lupita Nyong’o plays both the hero and the monster. It’s a new genre for the 36-year-old actress who starred in last year’s cultural phenomenon “Black Panther” and won an Academy Award in 2014 for her performance in “12 Years a Slave.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Nyong’o about her journey from Kenya to Yale Drama School to the Oscars stage, and the whirlwind 6 years she’s had since then.

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Woody Harrelson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Over a 35-year career in Hollywood, Woody Harrelson has remained Woody: the one-of-a-kind guy you want to hang out with. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with the legendary actor in Austin, Texas to talk about his long run in show business, from the early years on “Cheers” to big budget turns in “The Hunger Games” to his latest Netflix film “The Highwaymen,” and he opens up about his biggest influences along the way.

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Brie Larson

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 12:29:52 +0000

This weekend Brie Larson arrives as “Captain Marvel,” starring in the first solo, female-led film from the storied Marvel universe. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the 29-year-old actress about the training and physical transformation she underwent for that role, how winning the Best Actress Oscar for “Room” catapulted her career, and what’s next on her bucket list.

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Susan Wojcicki

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Mar 2019 13:29:36 +0000

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ICYMI: Emily Blunt

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Emily Blunt had never starred in a movie with husband John Krasinski until the two worked together on the horror film “A Quiet Place,” which Krasinski also directed and co-wrote. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," the British actress talks to Willie Geist about working with her husband as well as what it’s like to have the stamp of approval from "The Devil Wears Prada” co-star Meryl Streep and the original Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews.

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Liam Hemsworth

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Liam Hemsworth is the youngest of the famous Hemsworth brothers, best known for starring with Jennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games” movies and for his recent marriage to Miley Cyrus. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the Australian actor about the legendary brother fights in his household growing up, and later fighting his brother Chris for the role of “Thor.” Liam also discusses trying his hand at comedy in the new movie “Isn’t it Romantic.”

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Bradley Cooper

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Bradley Cooper is one of the biggest actors in Hollywood right now thanks to the success of his Oscar-nominated film "A Star is Born," which he both directed and stars in. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” the seven-time Oscar nominee talks to Willie Geist about the making of that film, what is was like to work alongside Lady Gaga, and when he first fell in love with movies and directing. He also opens up about his supportive mom and how his late father would react to his success in Hollywood.

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Amy Adams

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Feb 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Amy Adams is one of the most respected actors in Hollywood with six Academy Award nominations over the years in movies like “The Fighter” and “American Hustle.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the actress about her latest Oscar nomination for the film “Vice,” where she plays former Vice President Dick Cheney’s wife, Lynne. She also talks about her journey from childhood in Colorado to performing dinner theater in Minnesota to making it big in Hollywood, and why she chooses to keep a low-profile amidst it all.

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William H. Macy

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:30:00 +0000

When people think of William H. Macy, they often think of his Oscar-nominated performance in the movie “Fargo” or his nine-season run on the hit TV show “Shameless.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the actor about those iconic roles, as well as many others he’s had throughout a long career in Hollywood. He also opens up about the man who was the biggest influence on his career and the secret to his 21-year marriage to fellow actor Felicity Huffman.

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Andy Samberg

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:22:19 +0000

Andy Samberg arrived at Saturday Night Live as a Featured Player in the fall of 2005, and within a couple of months he shook up the legendary show and brought it into the digital age. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the SNL alum about his time on the show and those infamous digital shorts that he produced with his comedy group “The Lonely Island.” Samberg also talks about the new season of his hit NBC comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and the fans who kept the show alive after it was canceled on Fox.

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Natalie Portman

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 13:30:00 +0000

This year will mark the 25th anniversary of Natalie Portman’s film debut in “Léon: The Professional,” where she played a 12-year-old child assassin. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks with the Israeli-born actress about the ups and downs of her long career since then, which included a four-year break to earn a degree from Harvard. She also opens up about the dark role she takes on in her latest film, “Vox Lux.”

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Margot Robbie

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 Jan 2019 13:32:25 +0000

Last January, Margot Robbie was racking up nominations for her performance in the hit movie “I, Tonya.” She was also uniting with other women in Hollywood to wear black on the Golden Globes red carpet in support of the newly created “Time’s Up” movement. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks with the Australian actress about the one year anniversary of that movement's launch, running her own production company, and her latest performance as Queen Elizabeth I in the film “Mary Queen of Scots.”

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Jennifer Lopez

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 13:21:10 +0000

In 2001, Jennifer Lopez became the first artist in history to have America’s #1 movie and #1 album in the same week. Since then, she has added a clothing line, perfume, and a production company to her empire. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks with the superstar about building that empire, her rise to stardom, and the critics she’s faced along the way.

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Jerry Seinfeld

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 13:30:00 +0000

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Ben Stiller

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Dec 2018 13:36:35 +0000

Ben Stiller is known for a great run of comedy hits, including “There’s Something About Mary,” “Meet the Parents,” and “Zoolander.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks with the actor about that long career, as well as his latest project behind the camera, directing the dramatic new Showtime series “Escape at Dannemora.”

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Benedict Cumberbatch

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Dec 2018 13:20:00 +0000

Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch has inspired a worldwide phenomenon known as “Cumbermania,” but long before his army of fans began to sweep the globe, Cumberbatch was a successful stage actor in the UK. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown” Willie Geist chats with British actor about his rise to fame, from his on-screen breakthrough in “Sherlock” to his latest, more family-friendly role as “The Grinch,” and the reputation he has built as one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood.

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Hugh Jackman

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 13:15:00 +0000

Hugh Jackman is often considered to be the nicest guy in Hollywood, and it’s easy to see why. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the actor about his wide-ranging career spanning from Wolverine to “The Greatest Showman,” his love of the stage, and his starring role as Gary Hart in the new film “The Front Runner” about the former politician’s scandal-rocked presidential run.

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Ethan Hawke

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 13:40:35 +0000

Ethan Hawke hasn’t starred in many big-budget blockbusters, but that’s by his own design. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” the movie star opens up to Willie Geist about how he built a career on deep, challenging roles, like the one in “Boyhood” that earned him an Oscar nomination in 2015, his breakout role in “Dead Poets Society,” and his latest performance in “First Reformed.”

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Claire Foy

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 13:32:07 +0000

British actress Claire Foy exploded onto Hollywood’s A-List, and onto the awards circuit, with a captivating performance as the young Queen Elizabeth in Netflix's hit series “The Crown.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist sat down with the star to talk about passing on that role after two seasons, and her latest performance as a different kind of icon in the movie “The Girl in the Spider’s Web.”

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Mark Wahlberg

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 4 Nov 2018 13:09:21 +0000

Over the past two decades, Mark Wahlberg has worked his way onto Hollywood’s A-list with memorable performances in movies like “The Departed,” “The Fighter,” and a string of hit comedies, often with his friend Will Ferrell. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist meets up with the actor in Boston to talk about his childhood there and the overnight hip-hop career that made him a star, as well as his latest film “Instant Family.”

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Ina Garten

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Ina Garten is a beloved chef in part because she seems like one of us – she has no formal training and she taught herself how to make a great meal by experimenting with cookbooks. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist travels to the Hamptons for lunch with the television host and bestselling author to talk about her life before “The Barefoot Contessa,” her down-to-earth approach in the kitchen, and the release of her 11th cookbook “Cook Like a Pro.”

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Ryan Reynolds

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 12:34:08 +0000

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Jeff Bridges

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:33:32 +0000

Jeff Bridges’ character in “The Big Lebowski” has become a folk hero since the movie was released 20 years ago, partly because “The Dude’s” laid-back vibe fits so well with the man who plays him. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks with the legendary actor about his childhood in a Hollywood family, his sixty-year, Oscar-winning career, and his personal “dude”-like zen.

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Riz Ahmed

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 7 Oct 2018 12:09:21 +0000

Over the last two years, Riz Ahmed had a blockbuster breakout in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," he appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine as one of the world's Most Influential people, and he became the first Asian man and first Muslim to win an Emmy Award. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist chats with the actor and hip-hop artist about his rise in Hollywood, including that award-winning role in HBO's "The Night Of" and his latest performance as evil genius Carlton Drake in the new marvel movie, "Venom."

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Kevin Hart

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 12:07:16 +0000

After blockbuster hits like “Jumanji,” “Ride Along,” and "Central Intelligence," Kevin Hart has become one of the world’s biggest comedians, living in the rarified air of his own comedy heroes. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown” Willie Geist met up with Hart at Madison Square Garden on his “Irresponsible Tour” to talk about growing up in the Philadelphia stand-up circuit, his confessional style of humor, and how he became the king of his own media empire.

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Maya Rudolph

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Maya Rudolph knew from an early age that she was meant to make people laugh, but a seven-season run on “Saturday Night Live” put her comedic genius on the map. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist met the actress inside SNL’s famous Studio 8H to talk about her time on that show, including her favorite celebrity impressions and what it was like to work alongside cast members like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. She also shares how the show served as comedy boot camp, giving her a foundation for roles in films like “Bridesmaids” and her new Amazon series “Forever,” in which she stars alongside fellow SNL alum Fred Armisen.

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Lenny Kravitz

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 9 Sep 2018 12:15:00 +0000

It’s been nearly 30 years since Lenny Kravitz released his breakthrough first album, “Let Love Rule.” Since then he has sold more than 40 million albums and at one point won the Grammy Award for “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance” four years in a row. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to the rock star about his long career in the industry and the interesting way he came up with his latest album, “Raise Vibration.”

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Sarah Silverman

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 2 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Sarah Silverman is known for her hard-edged, taboo-breaking standup act and her progressive political bent off stage, but her Emmy-nominated TV series “I Love You, America” shows a different side of the comedian. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Silverman about traveling the country for that show as she tries to understand today's American divide. She also opens up about her early love of performing and her rise from the basement comedy clubs of New York City to being one of the most successful comics in the business.

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Jason Aldean

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Jason Aldean isn’t just one of the biggest names in country, he’s one of the biggest names in all of music. His latest album “Rearview Town” debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, knocking Cardi B out of the top spot. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist met up with the country superstar on tour to talk about his long journey through Nashville, his unique sound, and how he’s coping after the Las Vegas shooting nearly a year ago.

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Chris O'Dowd

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:34:06 +0000

Chris O’Dowd was already big in the U.K. before he moved to Los Angeles, but he made a name for himself in America playing Officer Nathan Rhodes in the smash comedy "Bridesmaids." In this week’s "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist talks to the actor about his journey from Ireland to Hollywood, and how that film launched him into a series of roles in movies, television and Broadway. O'Dowd also opens up about his latest role in the hit series "Get Shorty," a different kind of character for an actor known for his charm and sense of humor.

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Mila Kunis

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 5 Aug 2018 12:04:24 +0000

Mila Kunis was only 14 years old when she landed the role of Jackie Burkhart on “That 70’s Show,” where she spent eight seasons from 1998 to 2006. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” the actress talks to Willie Geist about that breakout role which introduced her to co-star Ashton Kutcher, a friend back then and her real-life husband today. Kunis also chats about moving to America with her family from the Soviet Union when she was just 7 years old, the acting class that started her career in Hollywood, and her latest action film “The Spy Who Dumped Me.”

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Lady Antebellum

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:16:39 +0000

Lady Antebellum, the trio of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, is famous for its pitch-perfect harmony, which began when they met in a Nashville bar 12 years ago. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist got together with the band to talk about that first meeting, the Grammy-winning song that changed their career, and how they manage to stick together after all these years. Plus the band took Willie on a tour of their rehearsal space as they get ready to head out on the “Summer Plays On” tour with Darius Rucker.

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Jordan Spieth

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Jul 2018 12:29:05 +0000

As a child, Jordan Spieth was a golf prodigy. He played in his first professional tournament at just 16 years old, and by the age of 23 he had won three of golf's four major tournament titles. In this week's "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist got together with the young star at his home course in Dallas as he prepared to defend his British Open title. Spieth talks about his meteoric rise to the top of the PGA rankings, the comparisons to golf legends such as Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, and how he's managed to keep his life as normal as possible during it all.

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Bobby Flay

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Jul 2018 11:56:22 +0000

Bobby Flay has been a star on the Food Network almost since its beginning nearly 25 years ago, and his shows and restaurants have since made him a household name. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist visits the chef at his summer home in the Hamptons to discuss his long career in the business, starting with his childhood interest in cooking and his rise from high school dropout to the head of a food empire.

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Blake Shelton

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 11:39:27 +0000

Blake Shelton will be the first to tell you that being a coach on “The Voice” changed his life in more ways than one. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” the country music superstar opens up to Willie Geist about how that show not only exposed him to millions of new fans, but also introduced him to his current girlfriend, Gwen Stefani, at a very difficult time in his life. The Oklahoma native also chats about the early days of hunting for record deals as a teenager in Nashville, and what it’s like returning to Music City to open up his new bar and music venue “Ole Red.”

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Trevor Noah

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000

When Jon Stewart announced he would give up his hosting chair on “The Daily Show” after 16 years, almost no one speculated his replacement would be Trevor Noah. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the popular comedian about his astounding journey from apartheid South Africa where his biracial background was literally a crime to now sitting in that famous chair. Noah also discusses his unique approach to covering today’s politics and breaking through in a crowded late-night field.

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Claire Danes

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:30:49 +0000

For the last seven years, Claire Danes has played one of the most intense and complex characters on television, CIA officer Carrie Mathieson on the hit series “Homeland.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” the Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress sits down with Willie Geist to chat about what it’s like to play that memorable role and how the show’s storylines have an uncanny way of predicting the future. She also discusses her childhood growing up in show business, including moving from New York City to Los Angeles at age 13 to audition for “My So-Called Life,” as well as her latest movie, “A Kid Like Jake.”

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Andrew Garfield

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 3 Jun 2018 10:54:18 +0000

Andrew Garfield captured Hollywood’s attention in “The Social Network,” and he became a star when he was cast as a blockbuster superhero in “The Amazing Spider-Man.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” the Oscar-nominated actor chats with Willie Geist about his complicated relationship with fame and why he has always felt more comfortable on the stage than as a global movie star. He opens up about his current role in the theater, the demanding lead in the iconic play “Angels in America” on Broadway. The show is nominated for a record-breaking 11 Tony Awards, including one for Garfield, and he talks about that positive response and why he feels the play’s themes are resonating today.

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Jason Bateman

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 27 May 2018 10:55:10 +0000

Jason Bateman is living a double life these days, playing the leader of the Bluth family in the comedy cult classic “Arrested Development” while also starring in the dark series “Ozark,” where he plays a family man who is in deep trouble with a drug cartel. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with the actor about his lengthy career, from growing up a child star on the sitcom “Silver Spoons,” to facing some dark times in his twenties, to landing “Arrested Development” and his recent success on Netflix.

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Laura Dern

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 20 May 2018 10:50:21 +0000

Actress Laura Dern has a long career of big-name credits, but this past year has thrust her into the spotlight. In this week’s episode of “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks with the Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress about her big year that’s included roles in the hit HBO series “Big Little Lies,” on the big screen in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” and in the revival of the cult classic “Twin Peaks.” She opens up about growing up in Hollywood the daughter of movie stars, and what it was like to be nominated for an Oscar alongside her mother for their film “Rambling Rose.” Dern also discusses her intense new movie “The Tale” and the importance of stepping up as a leader in the era of #MeToo and Time’s Up.

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Melissa McCarthy

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 13 May 2018 10:29:27 +0000

Comedian Melissa McCarthy is known for her outrageous roles in “Bridesmaids” and “The Heat,” but not everyone knows about her journey to stardom. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” the actress talks to Willie Geist about her path from a soybean farm in Illinois to crashing on couches in New York City to becoming the fourth-highest paid actress in Hollywood. And in honor of Mother’s Day, McCarthy opens up about raising two young daughters and why her latest film, “Life of the Party,” is the first one she’ll let them watch.

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Ron Howard

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 6 May 2018 10:34:38 +0000

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard has been in show business almost since he was born. He appeared in his first movie at just 18 months old and by the age of 6 he was a star on “The Andy Griffith Show.” In this week’s episode of “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist chats with Howard about growing up on the sets of some of the most beloved shows on television, all while dreaming of being behind the camera. Howard is now one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in Hollywood, directing hits like "Apollo 13," "A Beautiful Mind," and "Frost-Nixon." He opens up to Willie about that prolific career, including his latest adventure directing the new Star Wars movie "Solo" and all the pressure that comes along with it.

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Laurie Metcalf

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:08:35 +0000

Laurie Metcalf is on a roll. The 62-year-old actress is coming off a year that included a Tony Award for her performance in “A Doll’s House,” an Oscar nomination for her acclaimed role in “Lady Bird” and a revival of her Emmy-winning performance on the hit TV sitcom “Roseanne.” In this week’s episode of “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks with the actress about her whirlwind of a year and how she juggles that crazy work schedule, including her latest adventure on Broadway.

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Damian Lewis

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Damian Lewis is the British actor you usually hear using an American accent on television. The star of the hit show “Billions” first made a name for himself playing an American soldier on HBO’s “Band of Brothers,” before he went on to shake up television with his Emmy and Golden Globe winning performance as Sergeant Nick Brody on “Homeland.” In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” the actor talks to Willie Geist about his in-depth preparation for his current role as ruthless hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod, including studying real-life Wall Street titans. It turns out Lewis has also learned a mean game of ping pong in his downtime on the set, so he challenged Willie to a friendly match.

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Bill Murray

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 01:37:13 +0000

When the one and only Bill Murray comes calling for interview, you drop everything to make it happen. In the first episode of "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist meets up with the legendary actor on a moment’s notice to talk about his days on Saturday Night Live, his epic movie career, and everything in between, including the infamous 1-800 phone number he uses to connect with Hollywood. Even Wes Anderson, who directed Murray’s latest film “Isle of Dogs,” has to leave a message for him there, and they’ve worked on eight movies together. Murray opens up to Willie about his decision to live outside the spotlight, besides crashing a party every now and then.

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Trailer

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:38:02 +0000

Join us for the brand new “Sunday Sitdown” with Willie Geist. In this podcast, we’re giving you the uncut, unfiltered interviews with the biggest names out there from pop culture to politics. On his show “Sunday TODAY” on NBC, Willie sits down with stars like Justin Timberlake, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and even President George W. Bush to talk about the stories behind their success. Now, these conversations will be available to you in full, right here every week on “Sunday Sitdown.” Check it out!

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Emily Blunt

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 8 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Emily Blunt had never worked with husband John Krasinski until the two starred together in the new horror film “A Quiet Place,” which Krasinski also directed and co-wrote. In this episode of "Sunday Sitdown," the British actress talks to Willie Geist about working with her husband as well as what it’s like to have the stamp of approval from “The Devil Wears Prada” co-star Meryl Streep and the original Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews. Plus she shares some of her lesser known hobbies and talents, including the one her husband didn’t even know she had until recently.

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John Goodman

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

More than 20 years after “Roseanne” ended, John Goodman and the cast are back together for the show’s revival. In this episode of "Sunday Sitdown," Willie Geist visits Goodman in New Orleans to talk about how the reboot isn’t so different from two decades ago and how his life has improved in recent years after overcoming struggles with alcoholism. He also chats about what it was like to work with the Coen Brothers on the cult classic “The Big Lebowski” and the impact that movie has had 20 years on.

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Drew Barrymore

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Drew Barrymore has been acting nearly her entire life, but it was not always glamorous. In this episode of "Sunday Sitdown," the actress opens up to Willie Geist about those tough early years growing up in Hollywood, what it’s like to be a mom now, and her latest adventure on the small screen in in Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet.” She also reflects on that infamous interview with David Letterman, plus what she sees on the horizon after 35 years in the industry.

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Chadwick Boseman

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Chadwick Boseman soared to fame this year with the release of “Black Panther,” Marvel’s first movie to feature a largely black cast and crew. In this episode of "Sunday Sitdown," the actor joins Willie Geist to talk about the impact of the record-breaking film, the response he’s received and what it means for the movie industry. Boseman also opens up about what it’s like to play some of history’s most famous figures, plus that time Denzel Washington helped him pay for acting school.

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