In the latest episode of mediabistro’s new weekly video series Media Beat, TVNewser sits down with MSNBC’s Willie Geist, who co-hosts “Morning Joe” and now hosts his own show “Way Too Early” weekday mornings. In the first part (parts II and III will air tomorrow and Wednesday), Geist discusses how his career took him from sports producer to on-air personality for a network that has a strong focus on politics.

• Coming up in Media Beat Part Two – Geist tells us why he decided to stay at NBC and host a show when no one’s awake.

Previously: Media Beat: MSNBC’s Willie Geist Talks College Football