Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
Willie Geist, Sunday TODAY
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 TODAY" airs live on NBC from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. ET. Check your local listings.
Categories: News & Politics
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Benicio Del Toro is an Academy Award-winning actor and current nominee for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in "One Battle After Another." In this conversation from June 2025, Del Toro joins Willie Geist to discuss leading director Wes Anderson’s film "The Phoenician Scheme" and how winning his first Oscar reshaped his life and career. Plus, he reflects on growing up in Puerto Rico and the first role that made him feel he had truly arrived in Hollywood.
Previous episodes
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572 - OSCAR NOMINEES: Benicio Del Toro on His First Oscar and His Hollywood Journey (June 2025) Sat, 14 Mar 2026
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571 - OSCAR NOMINEES: Kate Hudson on ‘Glass Onion,’ ‘Music’ and Finding Her Voice (December 2022) Sat, 14 Mar 2026
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570 - OSCAR NOMINEES: Paul Mescal on ‘Hamnet,’ Shakespeare and Building Complex Characters (November 2025) Sat, 14 Mar 2026
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569 - OSCAR NOMINEES: Michael B. Jordan on Action Films, Friendship and Fame (May 2021) Sat, 14 Mar 2026
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568 - Dateline Presents: Trace of Suspicion Tue, 10 Mar 2026
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567 - TODAY Presents: Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin – Shaquille O’Neal Tue, 10 Mar 2026
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566 - Charlie Puth on His Super Bowl National Anthem, Taylor Swift’s Influence and New Album ‘Whatever’s Clever’ Sun, 8 Mar 2026
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564 - Nick Jonas on How Faith and Fatherhood Inspired His New Album “Sunday Best” Sun, 1 Mar 2026
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563 - NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Lena Waithe on Building Her Voice in Hollywood (December 2019) Fri, 27 Feb 2026
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562 - NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Angela Bassett on Power, Purpose and ‘Zero Day’ (March 2025) Fri, 27 Feb 2026
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561 - NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Colman Domingo on Success, Loss and Purpose (January 2024) Fri, 27 Feb 2026
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560 - NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEES: Viola Davis on Strength, Survival and Success (May 2019) Fri, 27 Feb 2026
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559 - Glen Powell on Hollywood Partnerships and Career Momentum (May 2024) Sun, 22 Feb 2026
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558 - Margot Robbie on Playing a Queen and Taking Creative Risks (January 2019) Sun, 15 Feb 2026
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557 - ATHLETIC GREATS: John Cena on Championship Mentality, Reinvention and Never Giving Up (October 2019) Sun, 8 Feb 2026
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556 - ATHLETIC GREATS: Shaquille O’Neal on Dominance, Leadership and Life After the NBA (April 2019) Sun, 8 Feb 2026
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555 - ATHLETIC GREATS: Steph Curry on Redefining Greatness, Championships and What Comes Next (July 2023) Sun, 8 Feb 2026
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554 - ATHLETIC GREATS: Jordan Spieth on Chasing Perfection and Reaching Golf’s Highest Stages (July 2018) Sun, 8 Feb 2026
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553 - Luke Combs on Growing Fast While Staying Grounded Sun, 1 Feb 2026
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552 - Ina Garten on Hosting Traditions and Dream Dinner Guests - Part 2 (May 2025) Sun, 1 Feb 2026
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551 - Nate Bargatze on Success in Comedy and Nateland’s Expansion (January 2025) Sun, 1 Feb 2026
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550 - Jim Gaffigan on the Craft of Comedy and His Bourbon Brand (November 2025) Sun, 1 Feb 2026
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549 - Ina Garten on Becoming Barefoot Contessa - Part 1 (May 2025) Sun, 1 Feb 2026
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548 - IN MEMORIAM: Catherine O’Hara Remembered for Iconic Roles and Timeless Comedy Sat, 31 Jan 2026
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547 - Introducing: Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin Tue, 27 Jan 2026
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546 - Jason Momoa on Building His Own Projects and Never Sitting Still Sun, 25 Jan 2026
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545 - Bad Bunny on Fame, Acting, and His Puerto Rico Roots Sun, 18 Jan 2026
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544 - Ken Jeong on Reinventing Himself and Trusting His Instincts Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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543 - Mel Robbins on Letting Go and Changing Your Life Sun, 4 Jan 2026
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542 - Ina Garten on Her Memoir, Marriage and Becoming Barefoot Contessa - Part 1 Sun, 21 Dec 2025
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541 - Ina Garten on Hosting, Dessert Traditions and Dream Dinner Guests - Part 2 Sun, 21 Dec 2025
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539 - Josh Brolin on Craft Over Fame, the Cost of Honesty, and His Inner Switch Sun, 14 Dec 2025
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538 - MARVEL STARS: Scarlett Johansson on 'Asteroid City' and Building The Outset Sat, 13 Dec 2025
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537 - MARVEL STARS: Chris Hemsworth on ‘Limitless’ and Life Beyond Thor Sat, 13 Dec 2025
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536 - MARVEL STARS: Ryan Reynolds on ‘Deadpool’ Success and His Father’s Legacy Sat, 13 Dec 2025
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535 - MARVEL STARS: Anthony Mackie on Becoming Captain America and ‘Twisted Metal’ Sat, 13 Dec 2025
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534 - MARVEL STARS: Angela Bassett on ‘Zero Day’ and Honoring Chadwick Boseman Sat, 13 Dec 2025
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533 - Jamie Lee Curtis on Finding Purpose and Reimagining Her Future in Hollywood Sun, 7 Dec 2025
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531 - Paul Mescal on Playing Shakespeare, Working with Legends and Crafting Complex Characters Sun, 30 Nov 2025
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530 - Jim Gaffigan on the Craft of Comedy and His Bourbon Born Out of Chaos Sun, 23 Nov 2025
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529 - STAND-UP GREATS: Sebastian Maniscalco on His Slow-Burn Rise and Working With Robert De Niro Sat, 22 Nov 2025
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528 - STAND-UP GREATS: Kevin Hart on His Role in 'Fatherhood' and the Car Crash That Changed Everything Sat, 22 Nov 2025
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527 - STAND-UP GREATS: Nate Bargatze on His Rise, Hosting 'SNL,' and Building the Nateland Empire Sat, 22 Nov 2025
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526 - STAND-UP GREATS: Tiffany Haddish on Her Rise From Homelessness to Hollywood and Making History on ‘SNL’ Sat, 22 Nov 2025
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525 - STAND-UP GREATS: Trevor Noah on Reinventing ‘The Daily Show’ and Finding Humor in Hard Times Sat, 22 Nov 2025
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524 - Leanne Morgan on Her Viral Rise, Netflix Sitcom, and Stand Up Success Sun, 16 Nov 2025
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523 - WICKED STARS: Bowen Yang on His Extraordinary Rise and the Movie Musical Magic of ‘Wicked’ Sun, 9 Nov 2025
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522 - WICKED STARS: Jeff Goldblum on His Career, Creativity, and the Joy of Reunion Sat, 8 Nov 2025
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521 - WICKED STARS: Idina Menzel on Her Journey from ‘Wicked’ to ‘Frozen’ and Beyond Sat, 8 Nov 2025
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520 - WICKED STARS: Michelle Yeoh on Her Oscar Moment and a Lifetime of Breaking Barriers Sat, 8 Nov 2025