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Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
NBC's "Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist" provides sharp, conversational coverage of the day's news, along with in-depth profiles of the people and ideas shaping our culture. In his “Sunday Sitdowns,” Geist chats with some of the biggest names in news and pop culture, from actors and musicians to presi...
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Matthew McConaughey on True Heroism in ‘The Lost Bus,’ Acting With His Family, and Lessons That Last
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-nom...

Introducing: The Last Appeal
Hey Sunday Sitdown fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Last Appeal an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Lester...

Cillian Murphy on ‘Steve,’ Life After ‘Oppenheimer,’ and the ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie
Known for his early roles in Disco Pigs and Peaky Blinders, Cillian Murphy’s career reached new heights with his Oscar-winning performance in Oppenhei...

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

BROADWAY STARS: Nicole Scherzinger on Her Tony Win for ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and Netflix's ‘Building the Band’ (July 2025)
Nicole Scherzinger is a Tony Award–winning actress and Grammy-nominated singer who made her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard, which earned her the 2...

BROADWAY STARS: Lin-Manuel Miranda on Creating ‘Hamilton,’ Honoring Jonathan Larson and His Directorial Debut (November 2021)
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist who revolutionized Broadway with his groundbreaking musical Hamilton. In...

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

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

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

Open Book with Jenna Featuring Zac Brown
Hey TODAY fans!
As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview of Jenna Bush Hager’s podcast, ‘Open Book with Jenna.’
In the season’s deb...

Dateline Presents: Deadly Engagement
As a bonus for Sunday Sitdown fans, we’re sharing the trailer for Deadly Engagement, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Josh Mankiew...

Eva Longoria Opens Up About Turning 50, “Desperate Housewives” and Creating Casa Del Sol (March 2025)
From her breakout role on Desperate Housewives to thriving today as an actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur, Eva Longoria has one of the most m...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jelly Roll on His Journey From Struggle to Country Stardom (October 2024)
Few artists have walked a path like Jelly Roll, who grew up surrounded by struggle and addiction before choosing redemption. In this sitdown from Octo...

Alicia Keys on Bringing Hell’s Kitchen to Broadway (April 2024)
Alicia Keys is a musical powerhouse, known for her timeless voice, soulful ballads and fearless artistry. In this conversation from April 2024, she jo...

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

Olivia Rodrigo on Owning Her Music and Finding Her Voice (September 2023)
Olivia Rodrigo skyrocketed to global fame with her record-breaking debut Sour, reshaping pop music with her voice, lyrics, and honesty. In this conver...

Nate Bargatze On His Comedy Journey (February 2025)
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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Renee Zellweger on Almost 25 Years as "Bridget Jones" (February 2025)
Willie sits down with Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger who opens up about what she likes about playing the relatable title character Bridget Jone...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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