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NBC's "Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist" provides sharp, conversational coverage of the day's news, along with in-depth profiles of the people and ideas shaping our culture. In his “Sunday Sitdowns,” Geist chats with some of the biggest names in news and pop culture, from actors and musicians to presidents and CEOs, about the stories behind their success. This podcast features the full, unedited versions of those conversations for an even deeper look at the names in the headlines. "Sunday TODAY" airs live on NBC from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. ET. Check your local listings.
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Michael Bublé on His Rise from Fishing Boats to Fame and a Lifetime of Joy (October 2025)
May 17, 2026
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…
Sally Field on Finding New Roles and her Legacy
May 10, 2026
Two-time Oscar winner Sally Field joins Willie Geist to discuss a career that kicked off when she was a teenager, starring in Gidget and then quickly moved on to The Flying Nun. From there her career…
Nikki Glaser on New Standup Special, Roasting Tom Brady and How Comedy Helped her Survive
May 03, 2026
Nikki Glaser had long been refining her comedy chops before turning heads with The Roast of Tom Brady and as two-time host of the Golden Globes. On this week's episode, she sits down with Willie…
Mumford & Sons on New Album “Prizefighter”
Apr 26, 2026
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Grammy-winning band Mumford & Sons got together with Willie Geist in Brookyln to talk about their newest album “Prizefighter” which comes 11 months after they released…
Ryan Reynolds on Balancing Success and Fatherhood
Apr 19, 2026
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…
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Nate Bargatze on Success in Comedy and Nateland’s Expansion
Apr 05, 2026
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…
Matthew McConaughey on Acting With His Family and Lessons That Last
Mar 29, 2026
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…
Lea Michele on ‘Chess,’ Motherhood and a Broadway Homecoming
Mar 22, 2026
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…
Leanne Morgan on Stand-Up, Stardom and Second Acts
Mar 15, 2026
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…
OSCAR NOMINEES: Paul Mescal on ‘Hamnet,’ Shakespeare and Building Complex Characters (November 2025)
Mar 14, 2026
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…
OSCAR NOMINEES: Michael B. Jordan on Action Films, Friendship and Fame (May 2021)
Mar 14, 2026
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…
OSCAR NOMINEES: Kate Hudson on ‘Glass Onion,’ ‘Music’ and Finding Her Voice (December 2022)
Mar 14, 2026
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…
OSCAR NOMINEES: Benicio Del Toro on His First Oscar and His Hollywood Journey (June 2025)
Mar 14, 2026
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…
Charlie Puth on His Super Bowl National Anthem, Taylor Swift’s Influence and New Album ‘Whatever’s Clever’
Mar 08, 2026
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…
Nick Jonas on How Faith and Fatherhood Inspired His New Album “Sunday Best”
Mar 01, 2026
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…
NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Viola Davis on Strength, Survival and Success (May 2019)
Feb 26, 2026
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…
NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Lena Waithe on Building Her Voice in Hollywood (December 2019)
Feb 26, 2026
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…
NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Angela Bassett on Power, Purpose and ‘Zero Day’ (March 2025)
Feb 26, 2026
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…
NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Colman Domingo on Success, Loss and Purpose (January 2024)
Feb 26, 2026
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…
Glen Powell on Hollywood Partnerships and Career Momentum (May 2024)
Feb 22, 2026
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…
Margot Robbie on Playing a Queen and Taking Creative Risks (January 2019)
Feb 15, 2026
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…
ATHLETIC GREATS: John Cena on Championship Mentality, Reinvention and Never Giving Up (October 2019)
Feb 08, 2026
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…
ATHLETIC GREATS: Steph Curry on Redefining Greatness, Championships and What Comes Next (July 2023)
Feb 08, 2026
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…
ATHLETIC GREATS: Shaquille O’Neal on Dominance, Leadership and Life After the NBA (April 2019)
Feb 08, 2026
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…
ATHLETIC GREATS: Jordan Spieth on Chasing Perfection and Reaching Golf’s Highest Stages (July 2018)
Feb 08, 2026
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…
Luke Combs on Growing Fast While Staying Grounded
Feb 01, 2026
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…
Jim Gaffigan on the Craft of Comedy and His Bourbon Brand (November 2025)
Feb 01, 2026
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…
Nate Bargatze on Success in Comedy and Nateland’s Expansion (January 2025)
Feb 01, 2026
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…
Ina Garten on Becoming Barefoot Contessa - Part 1 (May 2025)
Feb 01, 2026
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…
Ina Garten on Hosting Traditions and Dream Dinner Guests - Part 2 (May 2025)
Feb 01, 2026
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…