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Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
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On Glass Half Full, TODAY’s Craig Melvin sets out to answer one burning question: What shapes people?
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, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes everything.
Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full.
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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
1w ago00:47:12Summary readyRapper 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 orchestra. He also opens up about the grandmother who gave him his faith, why he believes you have to be “battle-tested” to survive real life, and how his ultimate goal is to give the culture access to experiences it was never invited into before. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations
1w ago00:00:52Summary readyReady 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 Mariska Hargitay, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Mark Nepo, Esther Perel, Laverne Cox, and many more. To follow now, just search ‘Making Space with Hoda Kotb’ wherever you’re listening. New episodes drop every Wednesday. swap.fm/l/mswhkfd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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
2w ago00:39:37Summary readyWNBA 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 also gets candid about her dyslexia diagnosis, her battle with depression during the pandemic bubble, and makes the case that a little pettiness never hurt anybody’s championship run. 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, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Open Book with Jenna Returns! New Season, New Authors & Must-Read Summer Books
3w ago00:01:00Summary readyA 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, Carley Fortune, Shelby Van Pelt, Virginia Evans, Hannah Berner and many more. swap.fm/l/obwjdfd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Rich Paul on Overcoming Childhood Trauma, the Jersey That Changed His Life, and Building Klutch Sports
3w ago00:38:13Summary readySports 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 next generation. 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, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Malcolm Gladwell on Becoming a Dad at 60 and Why America Won’t Talk About Its Biggest Crisis
4w ago00:41:13Summary readyBestselling 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. 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, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Arthur Brooks on Optimism, Boredom and How Phones Ruin Our Brains | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
May 2600:41:47Summary readyOn 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 achievers. 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, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mellody Hobson on Marrying George Lucas, Raising Their Daughter, And What Money Can’t Buy| Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin
May 1900:36:20Summary readyInvestor 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 her husband, George Lucas, taught her about parenting, and the simplest piece of money advice she gives everyone she meets. 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, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Opens Up About His Achilles, His Mom & Fighting to Come Back | Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
May 1200:31:25Summary readyBefore 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 his mom at five years old, and the full circle moment when that kid from St. Louis finally got to sit across from his idol Kobe Bryant. Off the court, Tatum gets candid about becoming a father at 19, raising his two sons Deuce and Dylan, and making peace with his own dad. 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, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Roy Wood Jr. On Bombing at The Apollo & How Failure Fueled His Success | Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin
May 500:40:32Summary readyComedian 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. 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, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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