When it comes to interviews, Craig Melvin has talked to countless celebrities, athletes and public figures over the course of his career. Now, as the new co-anchor of TODAY, he undoubtedly has plenty of conversations ahead of him in the months and years to come,

It’s a familiar routine for Craig, who joined the TODAY team in 2018 and is well-accustomed to early mornings. But since taking over as co-anchor of the show after Hoda Kotb's exit on Jan. 10, his wakeup time has gotten considerably earlier.