Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

TODAY

TODAY’s Craig Melvin brings warmth, humor, and curiosity to intimate conversations from his basement bar. Each week Craig sits down with a celebrity, athlete, comedian or just plain fascinating person to talk about the defining moments, challenges and triumphs that shaped their lives. Expect thoughtful insights, unexpected turns and the type of honesty that feels like catching up with an old friend. And who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective...and your glass half full.

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20 episodes
Updated Wednesday

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Wednesday · 54 min
Craig Melvin's Wife Lindsay Czarniak on Sports Broadcasting, 'Game Day Murders' and Balancing It All
Craig Melvin sits down this week with sports broadcaster and Game Day Murders host Lindsay Czarniak, who also happens to be his wife, on this episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about instinct, reinvention, and what it really looks like to chase a career when you're also raising a family. She opens up about the moment she turned down her dream job in Washington, D.C., and how trusting her gut changed the entire trajectory of her career. Lindsay also gets candid about the unique pressur
July 21 · 34 min
Colson Whitehead on Life After Two Pulitzers, 'Cool Machine' and What He's Still Chasing
In this special edition of Glass Half Full, Craig Melvin shares his previously recorded full TODAY interview with two time Pulitzer Prize winner, Colson Whitehead, for a conversation about creativity, identity, and what it looks like to keep reinventing yourself after you've already done everything. He opens up about why switching genres with every book is the only way he knows how to stay honest, what ChatGPT said about his new book, Cool Machine, and why, after two Pulitzers, he's still not su
July 14 · 36 min
Shonda Rhimes on the Side of Success People Don’t See | Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin
In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, Shonda Rhimes joins Craig for a revealing conversation that begins with a decision she made to confront her lifelong shyness. She opens up about her inner world and the shock of becoming a writer suddenly in charge of a massive television show. Shonda also shares what she’s looking for in a partner, what could be next for the Bridgerton world, whether there could be a Scandal movie, and why she considers herself more optimistic than most.
July 7 · 54 min
Terry Bradshaw on Building A Bourbon Empire, Finding the Right Woman, and Never Retiring
Terry Bradshaw sits down with Craig Melvin on this week's episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it looks like to keep winning long after the final whistle. He opens up about the three divorces that sent him to therapy, the twelve years it took him to get love right, and how he went from walking away from CBS to building one of football's most iconic TV careers at Fox. Bradshaw also pulls back the curtain on the bourbon company he built from scratch
June 30 · 19 min
Barack Obama on Legacy, the Media Landscape, and Building a Presidential Center
In this special edition of Glass Half Full, Craig Melvin shares his previously recorded full TODAY interview with former President Barack Obama for an inside look at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. From his thoughts on the Iran deal to the realities of navigating today’s media landscape, Obama opens up about his ongoing legacy and shares his reflections on Michelle Obama’s lasting impact and the story behind a young girl’s letter now featured in the museum.
June 23 · 52 sec
Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations
Ready to take a deep breath and find some inspiration? A brand-new season of Making Space with Hoda Kotb is officially here. Every Wednesday, Hoda sits down for open, soul stirring conversations with people who have walked through fire and come out stronger. This season, she’s diving into what it really means to pivot, heal, and find your purpose. Expect raw, real-life wisdom on navigating big transitions and the unexpected moments of grace that connect us all. Featuring incredible guests like
June 23 · 47 min
How Jeezy Went From Selling Mixtapes Out of a Van to a Sold-Out Vegas Residency | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
Rapper and entrepreneur Jeezy sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about evolution, faith, and turning adversity into an opportunity. He explains how a childhood spent navigating his parents' divorce and a hustler’s economy in Georgia shaped a foundation he still draws on today. Jeezy also details his incredible journey from selling mixtapes out of a van to becoming a New York Times bestselling author and Vegas headliner backed by a 101-piece o
June 16 · 39 min
WNBA Aces Star A’ja Wilson on Her Relationship with Coach Staley, Her Grandmother’s Pearls, and Why Pettiness Is Her Greatest Weapon | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
WNBA Champion and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about identity, resilience, and what it looks like to keep raising the bar after you’ve already done everything. She talks about her journey from a late blooming kid who hated sweating to one of the most decorated athletes in women’s sports history and shares how her grandmother’s pearls became a lifelong reminder to show up for herself in every room. A’ja al
June 10 · 1 min
Open Book with Jenna Returns! New Season, New Authors & Must-Read Summer Books
A brand-new season of Open Book with Jenna is here! Join Jenna Bush Hager every Thursday as she sits down with some of today's most beloved authors and storytellers for conversations about the books everyone is talking about. This season, we'll explore the hottest reads of the summer, the creative process behind unforgettable stories, the genres readers can't get enough of, and the movie and TV adaptations bringing favorite characters to life. Featuring guests like Emily Henry, Kennedy Ryan,
June 9 · 38 min
Rich Paul on Overcoming Childhood Trauma, the Jersey That Changed His Life, and Building Klutch Sports
Sports agent and Klutch Sports founder Rich Paul sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about resilience, loss, and the power of creating your own luck. He explains how a vintage jersey led to a life changing encounter with LeBron James and details his journey to building one of the world’s most successful sports agencies, including why he still has to fight for respect in the boardroom and why his ultimate goal is to keep the doors open for the
June 2 · 41 min
Malcolm Gladwell on Becoming a Dad at 60 and Why America Won’t Talk About Its Biggest Crisis
Bestselling author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about identity, fatherhood, and the courage to change your mind. He explains why he refuses to apologize for rethinking his own ideas and details key insights from his latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point, including what Harvard’s 40-plus varsity sports reveal about elite admissions.
May 26 · 41 min
Arthur Brooks on Optimism, Boredom and How Phones Ruin Our Brains | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
On this week’s episode of Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin, Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about how to live a life of purpose, optimism and fulfillment. Brooks reveals the simple habits he believes support meaning, explains why boredom plays a critical role in restoring it, and details how falling into the “striver’s trap,” the lifelong habit of trying to earn the love you already have, can undermine the happiness of high achiever
May 19 · 36 min
Mellody Hobson on Marrying George Lucas, Raising Their Daughter, And What Money Can’t Buy| Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin
Investor and business leader Mellody Hobson sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about motherhood, money, and what it takes to keep going. Mellody opens up about growing up on Chicago’s South Side with a single mom who bought easter dresses instead of paying the light bill, the fifth grade spelling test that changed the course of her life, and how financial trauma drove her to build a career in the investment business. Mellody also shares what
May 12 · 31 min
Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Opens Up About His Achilles, His Mom & Fighting to Come Back | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
Before the 2026 NBA playoffs began, NBA Champion and 6-Time All-Star Jayson Tatum sat down with Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full for an unfiltered look at his journey from the courts of St. Louis to the top of the basketball world. Tatum opens up about the moment he tore his Achilles against the Knicks in the 2025 playoffs, what he heard, what he felt, and what the 47-week road back has really looked like. He also shares the story of growing up in a single parent household, the plan he made with
May 5 · 40 min
Roy Wood Jr. On Bombing at The Apollo & How Failure Fueled His Success | Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin
Comedian and Author Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for one of his most personal conversations yet. Roy opens up about his complicated relationship with his father, bombing early in his career at the Apollo Theater, and the reason he left The Daily Show. Roy also shares how becoming a father forced him to confront his childhood and choose a different future for his son.
April 28 · 31 min
Anthony Davis on Almost Quitting Basketball, “The Brow” | Glass Half Full
NBA Champion and All-Star Anthony Davis joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full for an unfiltered look at his journey from Chicago to the top of the basketball world. Davis shares the story of his 7-inch growth spurt in high school and the moment his father stopped him from quitting the game altogether. He also opens up about his current chapter with the Washington Wizards, his ambition to play 20 seasons, and what it’s really like chasing defensive awards in the new era of the NBA’s 65-game rule.
April 21 · 42 min
Scott Galloway: Why 63% of Men Under 30 Are Single| Glass Half Full
NYU Professor, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices on modern masculinity, Scott Galloway joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to discuss the moments that defined his life and career. Scott opens up about the night his mother became ill, when he had just $700 to his name. It was a pivotal moment that changed everything and fueled two decades of hard work. Scott also dives into the crisis facing young men, from loneliness and screen addiction to why an entire generation has
April 14 · 31 min
Dawn Staley: NIL, The Knicks, and Her Path to South Carolina | Glass Half Full
4-time Olympic gold medalist and 3-time National Championship winning coach Dawn Staley joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to talk about the moments that defined her life and career. Dawn explores the shifting landscape of basketball, unpacking the cultural barriers that still prevent a female NBA head coach and warning that the modern NIL era is "out of control." She also opens up about her best-selling book Uncommon Favor, the unexpected challenge that launched her coaching journey at Templ
April 7 · 33 min
Lindsey Vonn on Nearly Losing Her Leg, Olympic Crash & Possible Skiing Comeback
In this special edition of Glass Half Full, Craig Melvin shares his full TODAY interview with Lindsey Vonn for an inside look at her recovery and what comes next. From the Olympic crash that shocked the world to her grueling road back and unfinished dreams of a comeback, Vonn opens up about the moment that changed everything. Plus, she shares how Mariska Hargitay visited her in the hospital and how Law & Order: SVU has become part of her recovery.
April 2 · 8 min
TODAY Presents: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – Erin Andrews
Hey Glass Half Full fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer. In this episode, Dylan sits down with Erin Andrews for a conversation as raw and real as it gets — from her long journey to motherhood through IVF and surrogacy to the messy, beautiful reality of raising a toddler while working one of the most demanding jobs in sports broadcasting. Erin opens up about mom guilt, the pressure to pretend you have it all toget

Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

Craig Melvin's Wife Lindsay Czarniak on Sports Broadcasting, 'Game Day Murders' and Balancing It All

Colson Whitehead on Life After Two Pulitzers, 'Cool Machine' and What He's Still Chasing

Shonda Rhimes on the Side of Success People Don’t See | Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin

Terry Bradshaw on Building A Bourbon Empire, Finding the Right Woman, and Never Retiring

Barack Obama on Legacy, the Media Landscape, and Building a Presidential Center

Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations

How Jeezy Went From Selling Mixtapes Out of a Van to a Sold-Out Vegas Residency | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

WNBA Aces Star A’ja Wilson on Her Relationship with Coach Staley, Her Grandmother’s Pearls, and Why Pettiness Is Her Greatest Weapon | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

Open Book with Jenna Returns! New Season, New Authors & Must-Read Summer Books

Rich Paul on Overcoming Childhood Trauma, the Jersey That Changed His Life, and Building Klutch Sports

Malcolm Gladwell on Becoming a Dad at 60 and Why America Won’t Talk About Its Biggest Crisis

Arthur Brooks on Optimism, Boredom and How Phones Ruin Our Brains | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

Mellody Hobson on Marrying George Lucas, Raising Their Daughter, And What Money Can’t Buy| Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin

Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Opens Up About His Achilles, His Mom & Fighting to Come Back | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

Roy Wood Jr. On Bombing at The Apollo & How Failure Fueled His Success | Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin

Anthony Davis on Almost Quitting Basketball, “The Brow” | Glass Half Full

Scott Galloway: Why 63% of Men Under 30 Are Single| Glass Half Full

Dawn Staley: NIL, The Knicks, and Her Path to South Carolina | Glass Half Full

Lindsey Vonn on Nearly Losing Her Leg, Olympic Crash & Possible Skiing Comeback

TODAY Presents: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – Erin Andrews