Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

Craig Melvin

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Booking Overview

“Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin” pairs Craig Melvin with high-profile guests—celebrity, athlete, comedian—for candid discussions about the defining moments that shaped their lives. It’s a strong booking vehicle for PR teams looking to reach broad mainstream audiences with warm, story-driven but relatable themes of resilience and growth.

Metrics

Episodes: 23

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Craig Melvin - TODAY’s Craig Melvin hosts the podcast from his basement bar, bringing warmth, humor, and curiosity to intimate conversations with celebrities, athletes, comedians, and other fascinating people.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Well-known public figures across entertainment and sports (e.g., major recording artists, WNBA/NFL-level athletes, widely recognized celebrities/comedians) who can discuss personal turning points with mainstream relevance.
Required Achievements:  
Championship-level athletic success, Bestselling authorship, High-profile live/major residency performance, Major media recognition (celebrity status)

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeezy - Evolution, Faith, Adversity, Childhood Shaped By Parents' Divorce And Hustling Economy; Journey From Mixtapes To Author/headliner

Aja Wilson - Identity, Resilience, Raising The Bar; Dyslexia, Depression During Pandemic; Grandmothers Pearls; Using Pettiness

Recent Topics

Resilience, Sports, Celebrity, Comedy, Personal Growth

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
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Barack Obama on Legacy, the Media Landscape, and Building a Presidential Center

June 30, 2026

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.   Hosted by Simplecas...

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

June 23, 2026

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-piec...

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

June 23, 2026

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 lik...

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