Episode

Jim Gaffigan on His Bourbon Stand‑Up Comedy Special, Parenting Teenagers

Podcast

Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

Published

Mar 24, 2026

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1978

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Summary

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.