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Basketball
Motherhood
Dawn Staley
Making Space
Shaquille O'neal
Bourbon
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Regina Hall
Anthony Davis
Mellody Hobson
Media
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A'ja Wilson
Happiness
Shonda Rhimes
Syracuse University
Jim Gaffigan
Stand‑up Comedy

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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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 ... more

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' divorc... more

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 s... more

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... more

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Episode: 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
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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 232 ratings
  • A Bright Spot in Today’s Media Landscape

    If you’re looking for something genuinely uplifting, thoughtful, and refreshingly real, Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin absolutely delivers. Craig has this natural ability to connect with people in a way that feels warm, sincere, and never forced. Each episode strikes a perfect balance between meaningful storytelling and feel-good moments that leave you walking away a little more hopeful.

    What really stands out is how he highlights resilience, kindness, and the best of the human spirit withou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coolmom2u6
    United States2 months ago
  • Craig Knocks it Out of the Park.

    Excellent podcast. He is someone that I could be friends with. A really nice guy with the same problems and hangups that everybody has.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Altoona1969
    United States3 months ago
  • Glass Half Full

    Hello There: so after listening to Craig Melvin on the Today Show with Savannah Guthrie as a lead anchor for the morning show is a great idea to listen to his podcast on apple podcast on my iOS devices for free and satisfying for my iPhone and iPad as well as my family trip to Tennessee and on my way home from Tennessee as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cstone3600
    United States3 months ago
  • Good guy!

    Excellent podcast! As a voice teacher I recommend Craig see an otolaryngologist to find out what’s going on with his voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miller Svoboda
    United States3 months ago
  • Great conversation

    Enjoying your conversations, Craig! Feels more like listening to friends catching up than formal interviews between celebs. I enjoy your style and guests and I look forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Biddulph
    United States3 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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How Jeezy Went From Selling Mixtapes Out of a Van to a Sold-Out Vegas Residency | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
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 | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
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 | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
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 | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
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.
Roy Wood Jr. On Bombing at The Apollo & How Failure Fueled His Success | Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin
Q: How has your personal history influenced your career and your book?
Roy discusses his father's complex legacy, growing up with absence and trauma, and how researching his family history informed both his writing and his approach to storytelling. He frames his memoir as a way to understand and honor those experiences while offering lessons for mentorship and resilience.

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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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Recent guests on Glass Half Full include:

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2. Mark Nepo
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8. Arthur Brooks

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