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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

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

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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

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Recent Guests

Jalen Brunson
NBA champion and author of the children's book Jalen Plays It All
New York Knicks
Episode: Jalen Brunson on Being a Champion, a Dad, and a Son
Tony Hawk
Professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, bestselling author and founder of the Skatepark Project
Birdhouse Skateboards
Episode: Tony Hawk on Nearly Dying, His Skateboarding Empire, and Why He Just Can’t Stop
Margaret Cho
Comedian and actress known for All American Girl and stand-up
Independent/Entertainment
Episode: Margaret Cho on Turning Down ‘Heated Rivalry’ and What It Takes to Stay Funny
Mike Tomlin
Head coach with 19-season tenure in Pittsburgh; transitioning to broadcasting
NBC Sports NFL broadcast team
Episode: Mike Tomlin on Leaving the Steelers, 'Tomlinisms,' and Why He's Never Had a Losing Season
Mellody Hobson
Business and finance leader, advocate for financial literacy and investor
Ariel Investments
Episode: Mellody Hobson on Marrying George Lucas, Raising Their Daughter, And What Money Can’t Buy
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

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Craig Melvin
Host of Glass Half Full, seen as the central interviewer guiding intimate conversations in a basement-bar setting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 326 ratings
  • No diversity

    Other than his wife, Craig Melvin has chatted with an entirely black group of people. With his children and wife being white I would think he would have more diversity in his show. Sad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Liz Cort
    United States2 months ago
  • Love

    Love the conversation

    Very polite every interview and enjoyable to listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indyeche
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months 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 States3 months ago
  • Wonderful

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LNT1000
    United States4 months ago

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Some listeners note a desire for broader guest diversity and sometimes comment on pacing or length of episodes.
Guests and conversations are described as insightful, uplifting, and genuinely engaging.
The format is seen as approachable and feels like talking with friends, not formal interviews.
Listeners praise the host's warmth, honesty, and respectful interviewing style.

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Tony Hawk on Nearly Dying, His Skateboarding Empire, and Why He Just Can’t Stop
Q: What happened at the X Games? How were you able to finally land it?
After years of trying the 900, Hawk noticed his attempts were consistent at the 1999 X Games. He adjusted his balance toward his back foot, landed short on one try, then succeeded on the next.
Tony Hawk on Nearly Dying, His Skateboarding Empire, and Why He Just Can’t Stop
Q: Is there one moment from your life looking back on it now, you can point to that moment and you can say, you know what, that's when it all changed. That's when I became Tony Hawk.
Hawk describes landing a backside varial at about age 11, alone at a local skatepark, and deciding he wanted to keep skateboarding for as long as possible.
Jalen Brunson on Being a Champion, a Dad, and a Son
Q: What do you want folks to take away from Jalen Plays It All?
Brunson hopes young readers understand they do not need to have their future mapped out early. He encourages them to finish what they start, then reassess whether they want to continue or choose another direction.
Jalen Brunson on Being a Champion, a Dad, and a Son
Q: When you look back on your journey, is there a moment that you could point to that shaped you the most?
Brunson says his Dallas playoff run was when other people began to recognize the player he had long believed himself to be. Personally, advice from Bobby Hurley Senior helped him understand his father's coaching and take criticism as a push to improve.
Margaret Cho on Turning Down ‘Heated Rivalry’ and What It Takes to Stay Funny
Q: When you look back on your career, is there a moment that really shaped you into the person people know today?
Margaret Cho cites a formative moment from her early TV work and a supportive gesture from a senior cast member that gave her confidence and convinced her that people in the industry would look out for her, shaping her belief in her own longevity in show business.

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Warm, intimate interviews center on resilience, leadership, and personal growth across a wide range of high-profile guests. Conversations blend career milestones, family dynamics, and underlying values, often with candid humor and human moments that reveal the person behind the success. A distinctive basement-bar setting and a thoughtful, curious host foster approachable, longform storytelling with an emphasis on practical life lessons, mentorship, and meaningful impact across business, sports, arts, and public life.

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Recent guests on Glass Half Full include:

1. Jalen Brunson
2. Tony Hawk
3. Margaret Cho
4. Mike Tomlin
5. Mellody Hobson
6. Lindsay Czarniak
7. Colson Whitehead
8. Shonda Rhimes

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