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

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Podcast: [Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/glass-half-full-with-craig-melvin-7675253)
Published: 2026-03-24T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nbcnews.com/
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## Resource

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.

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