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Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
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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 friend. And who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective...and your glass half full.
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Rob Gronkowski sits down with Craig Melvin on this episode of "Glass Half Full" to talk about grit, trust and what it took to become the greatest tight end to play the game. He opens up about playing in a blizzard in Chicago, how he earned Tom Brady’s trust and his one regret about his early years in the league. Gronk also explains why he never spent his NFL money and how he met his girlfriend at a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway. Plus, he makes his case for why Bill Belichick belongs in the Hall of Fame. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jalen Brunson sits down with Craig Melvin on this episode of "Glass Half Full" to talk about bringing a championship back to New York for the first time in 53 years and why he still won’t call himself the king of the city. He explains why watching his dad grind through non-guaranteed NBA contracts redefined pressure for him, the conversation with Bob Hurley Sr. at 13 that changed how he takes coaching, and why he blocks out praise just as much as criticism. Brunson also opens up about fatherhood and his new children’s book, "Jalen Plays It All." Plus, his mom Sandra confirms she has a secret court side nickname for her son that neither plan to ever share. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
As a bonus for Glass Half Full fans, we’re sharing the trailer for season 5 of Morrison Mysteries. Enter the shadowy world of Edgar Allan Poe, brought to life by the unmistakable voice of Dateline’s Keith Morrison. In Season 5 of Morrison Mysteries, experience the mystery and madness of Poe's haunting classics, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat and The Murders in the Rue Morgue. Just search “Morrison Mysteries” to follow now or click here: swap.fm/l/mmdfd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tony Hawk sits down with Craig Melvin on this episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about grit, reinvention, and what it looks like to never quit. He opens up about the years he spent eating Top Ramen and editing skate videos as a side hustle while the industry collapsed, how a chance call from Activision launched a video game franchise worth nearly $2 billion, and the 10-year chase to land the 900 at the X Games. Plus why he still won’t retire at 57 and the one person he is still waiting to skate with. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma sits down with Craig Melvin on this week's episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about legacy, loyalty, and what it really takes to build something from nothing. He opens up about the night in year one he nearly walked away from it all, the recruiting pitch so honest it probably should not have worked, and why after 12 national championships he still has not figured out how to leave. Geno also sets the record straight on the 2026 Final Four incident with Dawn Staley and makes the case that the Apple TV+ documentary Dynasty shows people what they never see behind the wins. Plus, the best advice he ever received came from his aunt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.








