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Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

292 Episodes • By Willie Geist, Sunday TODAY • www.nbcnews.com
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 presi ...more
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Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
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‘Read with Jenna’ podcast featuring Colleen Hoover
Hey Sunday Sitdown fans! As a bonus, we’re giving yo... more
Sep 21 2023 2m
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Kane Brown
On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of... more
Sep 17 2023 28m
Origins of Music
Chapter 1 12 mins
Kane Brown's Journey to Success
Chapter 2 8 mins
Kane Brown's Childhood and Musical Journey
Chapter 3 8 mins
Performing, Hit Songs, and Future Plans
Chapter 4 1 min
The Middleman
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TODAY presents: Read with Jenna
In this new podcast, TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager brings... more
Sep 14 2023 2m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introducing Read With Jenna Podcast
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Olivia Rodrigo
On this week's episode, Willie sits down with music ... more
Sep 12 2023 26m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Olivia Rodrigo's New Album and Growth
Chapter 2 4 mins
Magic of Songwriting and Connecting With Others
Chapter 3 7 mins
From Childhood to Fame
Chapter 4 7 mins
Olivia Rodrigo
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Idris Elba (March 2023)
Lately, when you hear the name Idris Elba, it often ... more
Sep 3 2023 32m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Idris Elba Discusses Luther Movie
Chapter 2 7 mins
The Appeal of Luther
Chapter 3 9 mins
Idris Elba's Journey and Success
Chapter 4 10 mins
Idris Elba
Chapter 5 1 min
Convenient and Efficient Auto Insurance Services
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Michelle Williams (April 2023)
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Willie got together w... more
Aug 27 2023 41m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Working With USAA Auto Insurance
Chapter 2 11 mins
Acting in Independent Cinema With Animals
Chapter 3 9 mins
Michelle Williams
Chapter 4 12 mins
Michelle Williams Career and Future Plans
Chapter 5 1 min
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Austin Butler (February 2023)
Since the release of Elvis, Austin Butler has steppe... more
Aug 20 2023 38m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Puma Nitro Tech and Austin Butler's Journey
Chapter 2 6 mins
The Journey of Portraying Elvis
Chapter 3 17 mins
Austin Butler's Experience Playing Elvis
Chapter 4 11 mins
Austin Butler's Journey to Success
Chapter 5 29 sec
Puma's Nitro Tech Running Shoes
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Brendan Fraser (February 2023)
Brendan Fraser was on a role in the 1990s and early ... more
Aug 13 2023 54m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Brendan Fraser's Journey to the Oscars
Chapter 2 17 mins
Filmmaking and Prosthetic Makeup During COVID
Chapter 3 5 mins
Stigma, Empathy, and Film Reception
Chapter 4 7 mins
Brendan Fraser's Career and Personal Growth
Chapter 5 15 mins
Reflection on Fame and Career Comeback
Chapter 6 1 min
Appreciation and Shoe Promotions
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Michelle Yeoh (March 2023)
Michelle Yeoh has swept through awards season, winni... more
Aug 6 2023 50m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Michelle Yeoh Discusses Her Oscar-Winning Film
Chapter 2 10 mins
The Making of an Indie Film
Chapter 3 13 mins
Reflections on Filming 'Wicked' in London
Chapter 4 14 mins
Struggles and Progress in Hollywood Diversity
Chapter 5 5 mins
Michelle Yeoh's Journey in Film
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Stephen Curry
On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of... more
Jul 30 2023 46m
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Matt Damon
On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Matt D... more
Jul 16 2023 43m
Regret Over Missed Opportunities
Chapter 1 8 mins
Matt Damon Talks Nolan's Film Oppenheimer
Chapter 2 10 mins
Moral Dilemmas of Atomic Bomb Development
Chapter 3 6 mins
Artist Equity
Chapter 4 12 mins
Early Acting Career and Influential Teachers
Chapter 5 7 mins
Matt Damon Talks Career, Fame, Groundedness
Chapter 6 29 sec
Citizen M
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Salma Hayek (February 2023)
Long before she became a global star, Salma Hayek wa... more
Jul 9 2023 52m
Puss in Boots Reunion and Surprise
Chapter 1 12 mins
Salma Hayek on Puss in Boots
Chapter 2 13 mins
Empowering Female Characters in Film
Chapter 3 8 mins
From Gymnastics to Hollywood
Chapter 4 13 mins
Overcoming Shame and Fighting for Success
Chapter 5 6 mins
Maintaining Hunger and Gratitude in Life
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Gwyneth Paltrow (July 2022)
The 1998 film Shakespeare in Love won Gwyneth Paltro... more
Jul 2 2023 37m
Navigating Public Exposure and Personal Comfort
Chapter 1 7 mins
Gwyneth Paltrow's Journey Beyond Acting
Chapter 2 11 mins
Gwyneth Paltrow's Entrepreneurial Journey
Chapter 3 11 mins
Goop's Approach to Femininity and Pleasure
Chapter 4 8 mins
Acting, Fame, and Turning 50
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Niall Horan
On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Irish ... more
Jun 25 2023 44m
Proving Yourself in the Music Industry
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Scarlett Johansson
On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of... more
Jun 18 2023 46m
Acting With Award Winners and Baby
Chapter 1 9 mins
Scarlett Johansson on Film and Business
Chapter 2 12 mins
Acting, Pregnancy, and Entrepreneurship
Chapter 3 7 mins
Scarlett Johansson's Outset Skincare Line
Chapter 4 5 mins
Childhood Ambitions and Career Rejections
Chapter 5 5 mins
From Broadway to Marvel
Chapter 6 8 mins
Scarlett Johansson's Career and Impact
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John Legend (September 2022)
John Legend's famous voice first began to draw a cro... more
Jun 11 2023 30m
Living the Dream
Chapter 1 12 mins
John Legend's New Album and Process
Chapter 2 6 mins
John Legend's Journey to Stardom
Chapter 3 13 mins
John Legend
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Sydney Sweeney
On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of... more
Jun 4 2023 30m
Challenges of Portraying a Character
Chapter 1 3 mins
Sidney Sweeney on Career and Broncos
Chapter 2 5 mins
Reality Winner
Chapter 3 9 mins
Acting and Character Development
Chapter 4 11 mins
From Small Town to Hollywood Success
Chapter 5 1 min
Love for the Bronco
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An all-new season of ‘Dateline Missing in America’
As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Se... more
May 30 2023 1m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Dateline Missing in America Podcast
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Melissa McCarthy (May 2023)
On this week's episode, Willie sat down with the hil... more
May 28 2023 59m
The Enduring Popularity of Gilmore Girls
Chapter 1 6 mins
Melissa McCarthy on Playing Ursula
Chapter 2 8 mins
Reflections on Singing in a Movie
Chapter 3 7 mins
Melissa McCarthy on Ursula and Drag
Chapter 4 11 mins
Gilmore Girls, Acting, and Family Fun
Chapter 5 10 mins
McCarthy's Pedicab Ride in Central Park
Chapter 6 7 mins
Casual Conversation About New York City
Chapter 7 7 mins
Embracing Eccentricity and Knowing Your Strengths
Chapter 8 32 sec
Pedicab Ride With Melissa McCarthy
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Oscar Isaac
This week, Willie gets together with Oscar Isaac to ... more
May 21 2023 35m
Discovering a Passion for Acting
Chapter 1 15 mins
Oscar Isaac's Broadway Debut
Chapter 2 5 mins
From Childhood Dream to Broadway Success
Chapter 3 7 mins
Art in Religious Household
Chapter 4 7 mins
From Star Wars to Spider-Man
Chapter 5 59 sec
Podcast Outro and TP Recommendation
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Jessica Chastain
On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Academ... more
May 14 2023 30m
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SHONDA RHIMES
On this week's episode, Willie sits downs with one o... more
May 7 2023 39m
Creating a Hit Medical Drama
Chapter 1 11 mins
Shonda Rhimes on Queen Charlotte Spin-Off
Chapter 2 6 mins
Creating and Success in Entertainment Industry
Chapter 3 8 mins
From Shy Introvert to TV Writer
Chapter 4 9 mins
Shonda Rhimes
Chapter 5 5 mins
Navigating TV Content With Shonda Rhimes
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Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci has been one of Hollywood’s most proli... more
Apr 30 2023 39m
Supernova
Chapter 1 4 mins
Stanley Tucci on Citadel and More
Chapter 2 6 mins
Russo Brothers' Entertainment Future
Chapter 3 6 mins
Searching for Italy
Chapter 4 11 mins
Stanley Tucci
Chapter 5 12 mins
Varied Career Ups and Downs
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Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire arrived in Nashville nearly five decad... more
Apr 23 2023 30m
A Dream Come True
Chapter 1 8 mins
Reba McIntyre's Journey
Chapter 2 4 mins
The Power of Encouragement
Chapter 3 10 mins
The Slow Burn of Success
Chapter 4 8 mins
Making It Better
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Rachel Weisz
The 1988 cult-favorite film Dead Ringers left quite ... more
Apr 16 2023 36m
Impact of Successful Movie
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