Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist Podcast
1) Paul Mescal on Playing Shakespeare, Working with Legends and Crafting Complex Characters
Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss playing young William Shakespeare in his 2025 film Hamnet as well as his role in Gladiator II alongside Denzel Washington and director R...Show More
2) Jim Gaffigan on the Craft of Comedy and His Bourbon Born Out of Chaos
Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian, bestselling author, writer and acclaimed actor whose 11 specials and countless viral bits have made him one of the most beloved voices in comedy. Jim sits down wit...Show More
3) STAND-UP GREATS: Kevin Hart on His Role in 'Fatherhood' and the Car Crash That Changed Everything
Kevin Hart is a comedian, actor, producer and bestselling author known for his blockbuster films, sold-out stand-up tours and relentless work ethic. In this conversation from May 2021, Kevin joins Wil...Show More
4) STAND-UP GREATS: Nate Bargatze on His Rise, Hosting 'SNL,' and Building the Nateland Empire
Nate Bargatze is a stand-up comedian known for his clean humor and relatable storytelling, a combination that helped him grow from performing at small club sets to becoming an arena headliner. In this...Show More
5) STAND-UP GREATS: Trevor Noah on Reinventing ‘The Daily Show’ and Finding Humor in Hard Times
Trevor Noah is a comedian and host who stepped into one of television’s most iconic seats in 2015 and quickly made “The Daily Show” his own. In this sitdown from June 2021, Trevor joins Willie Geist i...Show More
6) STAND-UP GREATS: Sebastian Maniscalco on His Slow-Burn Rise and Working With Robert De Niro
Sebastian Maniscalco is a stand-up comedian and actor whose family-driven humor and razor-sharp delivery have made him one of the most recognizable voices in comedy. In this sitdown from December 2022...Show More
7) STAND-UP GREATS: Tiffany Haddish on Her Rise From Homelessness to Hollywood and Making History on ‘SNL’
Tiffany Haddish is an actress, comedian and author whose breakout performance in the hit film “Girls Trip” launched her into Hollywood’s A-list. In this conversation from August 2019, Tiffany talks wi...Show More
8) Leanne Morgan on Her Viral Rise, Netflix Sitcom, and Stand Up Success
Leanne Morgan is a comedian and actress who rose to prominence after a viral video catapulted her to fame following decades of hustling in the stand up world. Leanne sits down with Willie Geist to loo...Show More
9) WICKED STARS: Bowen Yang on His Extraordinary Rise and the Movie Musical Magic of ‘Wicked’
Bowen Yang is a comedian, writer, and “Saturday Night Live” cast member who stars as Pfannee in the movie musical “Wicked” and its upcoming sequel “Wicked: For Good.” In this conversation from April 2...Show More
10) WICKED STARS: Idina Menzel on Her Journey from ‘Wicked’ to ‘Frozen’ and Beyond
Idina Menzel is a Tony Award-winning performer who originated the role of Elphaba in Broadway’s “Wicked” and later became a global sensation as the voice of Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen.” In this conversa...Show More