Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

4-time Olympic gold medalist and 3-time National Championship winning coach Dawn Staley joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to talk about the moments that defined her life and career. Dawn explores the shifting landscape of basketball, unpacking the cultural barriers that still prevent a female NBA head coach and warning that the modern NIL era is "out of control." She also opens up about her best-selling book Uncommon Favor, the unexpected challenge that launched her coaching journey at Temple University, and how she transformed the culture at the University of South Carolina.  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 everything. Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special edition of Glass Half Full, Craig Melvin shares his full TODAY interview with Lindsey Vonn for an inside look at her recovery and what comes next. From the Olympic crash that shocked the world to her grueling road back and unfinished dreams of a comeback, Vonn opens up about the moment that changed everything. Plus, she shares how Mariska Hargitay visited her in the hospital and how Law & Order: SVU has become part of her recovery. 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 everything. Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey Glass Half Full fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer. In this episode, Dylan sits down with Erin Andrews for a conversation as raw and real as it gets — from her long journey to motherhood through IVF and surrogacy to the messy, beautiful reality of raising a toddler while working one of the most demanding jobs in sports broadcasting. Erin opens up about mom guilt, the pressure to pretend you have it all together, and why she made a promise to herself to just be honest with people. Because as both women agree — putting that wall up all the time is exhausting. To listen to the full conversation now, just search ‘The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer’ wherever you’re listening. Follow now for new episodes every Thursday. https://swap.fm/l/tpwddfdew Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actress and producer Regina Hall, known for her roles in One Battle After Another, Scary Movie, and Girls Trip joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to discuss the moments that shaped her life. From losing her father while in journalism school to facing multiple rejections before landing her first big acting gig, Regina reflects on her career and decisions that led to her success. She also opens up about her faith, her family, and her thoughts on a potential Girls Trip sequel. 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 everything. Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey Glass Half Full fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – an all-new podcast series from TODAY.   You know her as TODAY’s candid third hour host. But Dylan Dreyer is also a mom of 3 boys in New York City, trying to figure out the big stuff: how to raise kind, confident, resilient kids and keep her sanity along the way. And like every parent, sometimes she needs…HELP! On The Parent Chat, Dylan calls in reinforcements – from parenting experts with big advice to fellow working moms that can help all parents feel less alone. Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with a group chat.  To follow now, just search ‘The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer’ wherever you’re listening. New episodes drop every Thursday. https://swap.fm/l/tpcwddftw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan joins Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin to discuss his stand-up comedy career and the years it took to find success. From jealousy and failure to losing his mother at a young age, Jim reflects on the moments that shaped his life and work. Plus, he and Craig bond over parenting, bourbon and choosing to see the glass as half full. 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 everything. Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, Carmelo Anthony joins Craig for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, fatherhood and the forces that shaped his life on and off the court. The NBA Hall of Famer reflects on the losses that shaped him, the moments that changed his path, and the pride he takes in watching his son follow in his footsteps at Syracuse. Carmelo also shares his candid views on the future of college sports, co-parenting, business ventures and the legacy he’s still building beyond the game. 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 everything. Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 suddenly in charge of a massive television show. Shonda also shares what she’s looking for in a partner, what could be next for the Bridgerton world, whether there could be a Scandal movie, and why she considers herself more optimistic than most. 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 everything. Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal sits down with Craig for an honest conversation about the moments that shaped his life on and off the court. From an early turning point that pushed him to take basketball seriously to the values instilled by his parents at a young age, Shaq reflects on the mindset that fueled his success and continues to drive him today. He opens up about the mistakes he made as a husband, the lessons that came from fame and fortune, and why, despite being one of America’s most beloved athletes, he considers himself a glass-half-empty guy. 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 everything. Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Watch episodes on the TODAY YouTube Channel Follow host Craig Melvin on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.