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Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

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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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Sunday · 33 min
Remembering Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's legacy as the queen of country music will always live on. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist revisits his 2020 conversation with Dolly to talk about some of the stories behind her greatest hits, her philanthropy and her impact on American culture over the course of an iconic career.
August 23 · 1 hr 23 min
Luke Combs on Growing Fast While Staying Grounded (February 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 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
August 16 · 1 hr
Tracee Ellis Ross on Broadway Debut and Solo Traveling
Tracee Ellis Ross had her breakout television role in Girlfriends 25 years ago. Since then, she has starred in Black-ish and created a haircare brand called Pattern Beauty. The Golden Globe winner got together with Willie Geist in the New York City apartment building she grew up in to discuss her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated show Every Brilliant Thing and the new season of the Roku show Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross and why she always follows the Mantra “B.I.A” or Bring It All wh
August 9 · 45 min
Jason Sudeikis on Season 4 of Ted Lasso
Emmy-winning actor Jason Sudeikis got together with Willie Geist to reflect on a career that has taken him from a decade at Saturday Night Live to creating and starring in the title role of Ted Lasso. Sudeikis details the inspiration that brought him back to the show and create a fourth season.
August 2 · 51 min
Charlie Puth on Taylor Swift’s Influence and New Album ‘Whatever’s Clever’ (March 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”. He also shares about performing 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, whil
July 27 · 2 min
Dateline Presents: An all-new season of ‘Dateline: Missing In America’
As a bonus for Sunday Sitdown fans, we’re sharing the trailer for Season 5 of our award-winning podcast, Dateline: Missing In America, which returns with all-new episodes and compelling new cases. Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on missing person cases brought to Dateline’s attention by our social media followers. Each of the 6 episodes centers on one individual’s disappearance, told through the voices of those left behind. Listen closely. You could be the key to solving a mystery. Deta
July 26 · 59 min
Ken Jeong on Reinventing Himself and Trusting His Instincts (January 2026)
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 H
July 12 · 44 min
Matt Damon on The Odyssey and Working with Christopher Nolan
Matt Damon says playing Odysseus in the new movie The Odyssey was like nothing he has ever done before. Damon is working again with famed Director Christopher Nolan after the Oscar-winning blockbusters Interstellar and Oppenheimer. Damon got together with Willie Geist to discuss the challenges of shooting this movie fully in IMAX, traveling to several remote locations and enduring the elements to tell Homer’s epic saga.
July 5 · 45 min
Leslie Odom, Jr. on ‘Hamilton’ Broadway Comeback, Fatherhood and Finding Joy (September 2025)
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 h
June 28 · 42 min
Riley Green on New Music, Acting and Coaching The Voice
Riley Green has been on the country music scene for more than a decade. The singer-songwriter has hit his stride selling out his North American tour, guest starring on the Yellowstone spinoff show Marshalls and now landing a coveted seat as a coach on The Voice. Green got together with Willie Geist in New York to discuss this moment in country music, his new album “That’s Just Me” and more.
June 23 · 52 sec
Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations
Ready to take a deep breath and find some inspiration? A brand-new season of Making Space with Hoda Kotb is officially here. Every Wednesday, Hoda sits down for open, soul stirring conversations with people who have walked through fire and come out stronger. This season, she’s diving into what it really means to pivot, heal, and find your purpose. Expect raw, real-life wisdom on navigating big transitions and the unexpected moments of grace that connect us all. Featuring incredible guests like
June 21 · 19 min
Keith Richards on The Rolling Stones Roots and Evolving Sound
Keith Richards is an iconic rock and roll musician. He and Mick Jagger joined forces after reconnecting on a train platform in Dartford, England, and the Rolling Stones was born a short time later. Willie Geist sat down with Richards to discuss The Rolling Stones latest album Foreign Tongues, the possibility of going back out on tour and more than six decades of making legendary music.
June 21 · 55 min
The Rolling Stones on Lasting Legacy
The Rolling Stones have been making music for more than six decades and are out with a new album, Foreign Tongues, to the band's prolific catalog. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood sat down with Willie Geist to talk about their most iconic songs, their old rivalry with The Beatles and the prospects of touring again.
June 14 · 26 min
Mick Jagger on New Music from The Rolling Stones
Mick Jagger is a rock and roll legend unlike any other. The four-time Grammy winner has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. Now, Jagger and The Rolling Stones are out with a new album called Foreign Tongues. Jagger got together with Willie Geist to talk about his favorite of the band's iconic records, The Stones' old rivalry with The Beatles, the anxious excitement of releasing new music and much more.
June 10 · 1 min
Open Book with Jenna Returns! New Season, New Authors & Must-Read Summer Books
A brand-new season of Open Book with Jenna is here! Join Jenna Bush Hager every Thursday as she sits down with some of today's most beloved authors and storytellers for conversations about the books everyone is talking about. This season, we'll explore the hottest reads of the summer, the creative process behind unforgettable stories, the genres readers can't get enough of, and the movie and TV adaptations bringing favorite characters to life. Featuring guests like Emily Henry, Kennedy Ryan,
June 7 · 26 min
Mindy Kaling on the Inspiration Behind Not Suitable for Work, Running Point and her New Book Imprint
Mindy Kaling launched her television career as an actor and writer for The Office. She also had a starring role in The Mindy Project and is the brains behind several shows including Never Have I Ever, Sex Lives of College Girls and her latest show Not Suitable for Work, which follows a group of 20-somethings starting their careers in New York. She is also behind Running Point, which was born out of her love for basketball. Mindy, who is also a best-selling author, tells Willie why she wants to
May 31 · 31 min
Paul McCartney on Making New Music, The Beatles and His Lasting Legacy
Paul McCartney’s incredible career began more than 60 years ago when he formed The Beatles with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Now, he’s out with his latest solo album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane". In this week's Sitdown, Willie Geist gets together with McCartney to talk about his new music, that includes a song with The Beatles members. And McCartney talks about performing in Stephen Colbert's final "The Late Show" which happened to be on the same stage the Beatles had their Ame
May 24 · 53 min
Mel Robbins on Letting Go and Changing Your Life (January 2026)
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
May 17 · 46 min
Michael Bublé on His Rise from Fishing Boats to Fame and a Lifetime of Joy (October 2025)
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 gain
May 10 · 36 min
Sally Field on Finding New Roles and her Legacy
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 shifted to more serious roles where she won an Emmy for Sybil and Oscars for Norma Rae and Place in the Heart. In her latest project, Remarkably Bright Creatures, which is based on a best-selling book by Shelby Van Pelt, Field speaks on the creative process bringing the book to life and acting alo

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