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Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

Willie Geist, Sunday TODAY
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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 ver... more

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Latest Episodes

The Rolling Stones have been making music for more than six decades and are out with a new album, Foreign Tongues, adding to the band's prolific catalog. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood sat down with Willie Geist to talk about their most ... more

Role Model, otherwise known as Tucker Pillsbury, taught himself to produce music in his college dorm room before going on to headline an international tour. He got together with Willie Geist to discuss the influences behind his new album Chuck Timely... more

As a bonus for Sunday Sitdown fans, we’re sharing the trailer for season 5 of Morrison Mysteries.

Enter the shadowy world of Edgar Allan Poe, brought to life by the unmistakable voice of Dateline’s Keith Morrison. In Season 5 of Morrison Mysteries... more

Ben Affleck sat down with Willie Geist at Fouquet's in Tribeca to discuss his new Netflix thriller, "Animals," including the questions about marriage that inspired the film, and how he chose the cast. Affleck also discussed his decades-long friendshi... more

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Ronnie Wood
Rolling Stones guitarist and painter
The Rolling Stones
Episode: The Rolling Stones on Lasting Legacy (June 2026)
Keith Richards
Rolling Stones guitarist and songwriter
The Rolling Stones
Episode: The Rolling Stones on Lasting Legacy (June 2026)
Mick Jagger
Rolling Stones singer and songwriter
The Rolling Stones
Episode: The Rolling Stones on Lasting Legacy (June 2026)
Tucker Pillsbury
Role Model, musician and actor
Role Model (artist name)
Episode: Role Model on His Rapid Rise to Fame
Ben Affleck
Academy Award-winning actor, director, writer, and producer
Artists Equity, Netflix
Episode: Ben Affleck on “Animals,” Matt Damon, and His Family
Shankar Vedantam
Host of Hidden Brain Podcast
NPR
Episode: Introducing: Before & After with Lester Holt
Benny Blanco
Music producer and artist
Self / Music industry collaborations
Episode: Benny Blanco on Making Music, Marriage to Selena Gomez and his New Book on Embracing Failure
Megan Moroney
Country music artist featured in a deep-dive interview
Cloud 9 era artist
Episode: Megan Moroney on Her Rise to Country Music Stardom
Dolly Parton
Legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist
Dollywood; Imagination Library
Episode: Remembering Dolly Parton

Host

Willie Geist
Host of Sunday Sitdown-style conversations with high-profile guests across news and culture; long-form, unedited interviews.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Keith Richard’s

    Fun but SJ is good but far from all time great drummers yikes

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    rmullins0609
    United States4 months ago
  • Where’s the love?

    Why no love for the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup? No coverage of the parade held for them in Raleigh. Come on Willie!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WCarolina girl
    United States4 months ago
  • Now let’s do Keith

    I suppose you did the best you could with Mick Jagger. Can we try to get Keith now to talk about the music more specifically about the creative process? Not on the old stuff on the new stuff. We’ve all heard the stories about the taper color as a pick up, etc.. I wanna know about playing guitars with Ronny and Andrew Watt.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter in Manassas 
    United States5 months ago
  • Well spoken

    Please tell Buble he just exhibited a racist “compliment” suggesting Legend is well

    Spoken. Surprise Black people can speak eloquently. Watch it. And check the number of

    Times you’ve called a European well

    Spoken.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    FPurbanAdvisors
    United States5 months ago
  • Best voice

    Willie interviews are chock full of fascinating guests, telling their true stories! Willie has o the most relaxing voice! Look forward to listening at the end of the day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    franiloo
    United States9 months ago

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The Rolling Stones on Lasting Legacy (June 2026)
Q: How do you explain the longevity of this band?
Richards points to his strong bond with Jagger and the talented musicians who have joined the group. Wood says creating music is simply what the band does.
The Rolling Stones on Lasting Legacy (June 2026)
Q: Is there a chance you guys will get out and play these for crowds, go on tour?
Jagger, Richards and Wood all say they hope to tour next year, though they do not expect to play shows this year.
Luke Combs on Growing Fast While Staying Grounded (February 2026)
Q: What was it like performing with Tracy Chapman at the Grammys?
He describes a nerve-wracking but ultimately moving process, the practicalities of coordinating with her, and the emotional impact of the moment.
Luke Combs on Growing Fast While Staying Grounded (February 2026)
Q: How do you decide which songs to release and how to structure an album?
He explains involving a large circle of collaborators, sorting through hundreds of songs, and focusing on songs that fit the album's narrative while also appealing to fans.
Luke Combs on Growing Fast While Staying Grounded (February 2026)
Q: What was the biggest challenge adjusting to fame after your first big hits?
Luke talks about acclimating to intense attention, the balance with family life, and the realization that the core love of making music remains the driving force, not the spotlight.

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What is Sunday Sitdown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Bright, profile-driven conversations with high-profile guests across entertainment, culture, and business. Episodes consistently revolve around career arcs, creative processes, and behind-the-scenes stories from film, music, literature, and news media, often weaving in personal growth and industry impact. The show tends to feature long-form, candid interviews with celebrities, authors, musicians, and notable journalists, delivered in a relaxed, intimate style that appeals to listeners who crave authentic storytelling and cultural context. A notable strength is its ability to balance legacy icons with fresh voices, creating a mix of nostalgia and forward-looking insights for a wide audience of culture observers, media professionals, and curi... more

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1. Ronnie Wood
2. Keith Richards
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4. Tucker Pillsbury
5. Ben Affleck
6. Shankar Vedantam
7. Benny Blanco
8. Megan Moroney

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