Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

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Willie sits down with Billy Joel in his Sag Harbor home as he wraps up his decade-long residency at New York's Madison Square Garden. He talks about a half-century of writing and playing some of the most famous songs in the history of music.

Tina Fey sat down with Willie to talk about the return of “Mean Girls” 20-years later with a musical movie. She discusses writing, producing, and starring in both movies after becoming a comedy icon through writing for "SNL". (Original broadcast date January 14, 2024.)

Lainey Wilson sits down with Willie Geist at Radio City Music Hall ahead of her concert to talk about making it big out of a small town, getting to work with her idols, and - despite the long journey - knowing she would always make it.

Willie sits down with Henry Winkler to talk about his new memoir, “Being Henry: The Fonz… and Beyond.” Winkler gets candid about his difficult childhood, his defining role as "The Fonz" in Happy Days,” and his Emmy-winning role in "Barry.” (Original broadcast date November 12, 2023.)

Willie chats with Jon Bon Jovi about his new album, "Forever", which marks a victory in the fight to get his voice back. They also talk about his head-spinning rise from Jersey bar-singer to international superstar, and they even take a tour of his studio at his Jersey home.

Emily Blunt joins Willie Geist to talk everything "Oppenheimer": the all-star cast, award season chatter, and the performance that has earned her first ever Oscar nomination. She discusses her new film “Fall Guy” and why her kids are the biggest Ryan Gosling fans. She also answers a question submitted by her husband John Krasinski. (Original broadcast date January 7, 2024.)

Darius Rucker opens up about dedicating his new album, “Carolyn’s Boy,” to his mother, how an appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” changed the trajectory of Hootie & the Blowfish, and how he was able to overcome the initial negative response to his first country single after going solo. (Original broadcast date October 8, 2023)

Willie gets together with Glen Powell to talk about his recent run of movies that have made him one of Hollywood's most in-demand stars, from "Top Gun: Maverick", to the blockbuster romantic comedy "Anyone but You", and the new movie "Hit Man", which he co-wrote and stars in.

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On this week's episode, Willie sat down with his NBC neighbor, Jimmy Fallon. They got together as he celebrates his 10-year anniversary as host of "The Tonight Show" - reflecting on his long career in comedy, his years at SNL, and landing the biggest job in "Late Night".

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Chris Pine. They get together to talk about a career that has taken him from "Star Trek" to "Wonder Woman", and now, the new film he wrote, directed, and stars in: "Poolman".

On this week's episode, Willie sat down with one of the greatest athletes of all time, Stephen Curry. He is out with a new documentary, "Underrated", that charts his rise from skinny college kid to basketball legend who has revolutionized the game. (Original broadcast date July 30, 2023)

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Emmy-winning "Ted Lasso" star, Hannah Waddingham. They talk about her breakout performance on that show, her role alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in the new movie "The Fall Guy", and so much more.

On this week's episode, Willie sat down with 16-time Grammy winner, Alicia Keys. They got together at the Schubert Theater in New York to talk about a career full of beautiful music and the new Broadway musical inspired by her own extraordinary life.

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Larry David to talk about a life in comedy, the bittersweet end of his iconic series, "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and why he decided to cast Willie himself in an episode of the final season.

On this week's episode, Willie sits down with the legendary Carol Burnett. They talk about her life in comedy, and her scene-stealing role in the new Apple TV+ series, "Palm Royale".

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On this week's episode, Willie sat down with country music superstar, Kenny Chesney. They got together just ahead of his latest album dropping, and as he gears up for his next big tour performing at stadiums across the country.

On this week's episode, Willie sat down with Academy Award Winner Kate Winslet to talk about her latest role in the buzzy new miniseries "The Regime", the disorienting whirlwind of "Titanic" and much more.