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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 frien... more

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Glass Half Full is a new podcast from TODAY’s Craig Melvin. Each week, Craig sits down with a celebrity, athlete, comedian or just plain fascinating person for intimate conversations that feel like catching up with an old friend. With warmth, humor, ... more

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 ... more

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 reinvent... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Czarniak
Emmy Award–winning broadcaster, host and journalist
Television news / sports broadcasting
Episode: Craig Melvin's Wife Lindsay Czarniak on Sports Broadcasting, 'Game Day Murders' and Balancing It All
Colson Whitehead
Award-winning author of The Underground Railroad, Nickel Boys, and Cool Machine
Author
Episode: Colson Whitehead on Life After Two Pulitzers, 'Cool Machine' and What He's Still Chasing
Shonda Rhimes
Television producer and author
Shondaland
Episode: Shonda Rhimes on the Side of Success People Don’t See | Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin
Terry Bradshaw
Four-time Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer, broadcaster, bourbon founder
TB12 Bourbon / Bradshaw brand
Episode: Terry Bradshaw on Building A Bourbon Empire, Finding the Right Woman, and Never Retiring
Barack Obama
44th President of the United States
The Obama Foundation / Obama Presidential Center
Episode: Barack Obama on Legacy, the Media Landscape, and Building a Presidential Center
Mariska Hargitay
Episode: Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations
Mark Nepo
Episode: Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Episode: Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations
Laverne Cox
Episode: Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations

Host

Craig Melvin
Host of Glass Half Full, known for warm, thoughtful interviews and a casual, friendly interviewing style.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 286 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Craig is just what people need. He is informative and well spoken, with very interesting guest and you learn something every time. Thank you for being you and honest!

    I like that!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dvm53
    United States9 days ago
  • Great Podcast

    I am so enjoying listening to Craig Melvin. The guests and interviews are great. Always get to laugh too. Love it!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niesha D
    United States25 days ago
  • Wonderful

    I so enjoy these thoughtful, warm and inspiring conversations! My favorites thus far are Barack and Melody.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LNT1000
    United Statesa month ago
  • Rich Paul

    My first podcast episode that I listened to in its entirety. It was profound and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sweetin218
    United States2 months ago
  • So amazing

    OMG these podcasts are so amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    edwardjin11302012
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's warm, down‑to‑earth style and authentic curiosity.
The show is credited with balancing uplifting storytelling with meaningful, sometimes tough topics.
Listeners appreciate a positive, hopeful tone and personal growth takeaways.”
Guests consistently highlight thoughtful, candid conversations that feel like a chat among friends.

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Colson Whitehead on Life After Two Pulitzers, 'Cool Machine' and What He's Still Chasing
Q: What do you want to write that you haven't written so far?
A straight sci-fi book and possibly a romance; he wants to explore new genres and stretch himself beyond what he's done, while keeping his work fresh for himself and readers.
How Jeezy Went From Selling Mixtapes Out of a Van to a Sold-Out Vegas Residency
Q: Best piece of business advice you've gotten?
Bet on yourself and learn to take calculated risks rather than always seeking external funding.
How Jeezy Went From Selling Mixtapes Out of a Van to a Sold-Out Vegas Residency
Q: Favorite city to perform in outside Atlanta?
Detroit shows are highlighted as a favorable and meaningful experience beyond Atlanta.
WNBA Aces Star A’ja Wilson on Her Relationship with Coach Staley, Her Grandmother’s Pearls, and Why Pettiness Is Her Greatest Weapon
Q: What has Coach Dawn Staley taught you beyond the court?
She credits Staley with teaching her to be herself, love herself, and stand in her truth, helping her through four years of self-discovery in college and shaping her approach to life and leadership.
WNBA Aces Star A’ja Wilson on Her Relationship with Coach Staley, Her Grandmother’s Pearls, and Why Pettiness Is Her Greatest Weapon
Q: What was the impetus for your book Dear Black Girls and how did it come to be?
She explains that after facing dyslexia and the pressures of growing up as a Black woman, she wrote Dear Black Girls to validate experiences, share her imperfect journey, and show that people can be seen and heard even when they face challenges, with inserts from her life to illustrate turning points.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glass Half Full

What is Glass Half Full about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Casual, insightful conversations with high-profile guests across sports, entertainment, business, and culture. Across episodes, the host steers intimate, friend‑style chats that explore defining moments, resilience, leadership, and personal growth, often weaving in parenting, career pivots, and life after peak achievement. The tone remains warm, hopeful, and human, with guests sharing candid stories, practical wisdom, and lessons learned on the road to success. A standout quality is the easy, trusting interview vibe that makes complex or serious topics feel accessible and relatable for a broad audience. Potential listeners tend to enjoy uplifting narratives, practical takeaways, and stories about balancing ambition with family and community... more

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1. Lindsay Czarniak
2. Colson Whitehead
3. Shonda Rhimes
4. Terry Bradshaw
5. Barack Obama
6. Mariska Hargitay
7. Mark Nepo
8. Jamie-Lynn Sigler

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