Roy Wood Jr. On How Rejection Led to Comedic Success | Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin

Comedian 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. » Subscribe to TODAY:    / @today   » 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. #roywoodjr #podcast #glasshalffull