Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

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 TOD...
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Nick Jonas on New Solo Album and Reuniting with “Jonas Brothers”

Mar 1st, 2026 1:30 PM

Nick Jonas has been in the limelight since he was a teen idol, when he and his two older brothers formed the “Jonas Brothers” when he was just 13.Nick later set out on his own, with solo hits like “Jealous” and “Chains” before reuniting with his brothers once again.  Nick sits down with Willie Geist to talk about the soulful music in his new album “Sunday Best” and the song that’s inspired by his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas and their four year old daughter.  He also talks about his early days with the Jonas Brothers, and how they all feel about being back together once again.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Jonas on How Faith and Fatherhood Inspired His New Album “Sunday Best”

Mar 1st, 2026 1:30 PM

Over the last 20 years, Nick Jonas has grown up in front of the world, selling millions of records, headlining stadium tours with the Jonas Brothers and building a career that spans music, Broadway and film. Jonas sits down with Willie Geist at New York City’s Tavern on the Green, a special place for him, his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas and their daughter, to discuss his new solo album, “Sunday Best,” including the early days in church that shaped its soulful sound and how becoming a father has changed his songwriting. Plus, he looks back on being dropped by a record label, stepping away from the Jonas Brothers to find his own identity and why coming back to the band feels different this time around. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Lena Waithe on Building Her Voice in Hollywood (December 2019)

Feb 27th, 2026 5:00 AM

Lena Waithe is an Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actress whose podcast Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is nominated for Outstanding Podcast in Arts, Sports and Entertainment at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. In this conversation from December 2019, Waithe sits down with Willie Geist to reflect on her rise in the industry, the mentors who helped shape her path, and how her first Emmy Award changed her life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Angela Bassett on Power, Purpose and ‘Zero Day’ (March 2025)

Feb 27th, 2026 5:00 AM

Angela Bassett is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress who is nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. In this conversation from March 2025, Bassett sits down with Willie Geist to discuss playing the president of the United States opposite Robert De Niro in Netflix’s Zero Day, her decades-long career, and what it means to portray leadership on screen. Plus, she reflects on honoring the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman and her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Colman Domingo on Success, Loss and Purpose (January 2024)

Feb 27th, 2026 5:00 AM

Colman Domingo is one of the most celebrated performers of his generation who is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. In this conversation from January 2024, Domingo sits down with Willie Geist to discuss his acclaimed performance in Rustin, his rise to the Hollywood spotlight, and the personal losses that shaped his journey. Plus, he reflects on gratitude, community, and why success feels especially meaningful at this stage of his career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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