Making Space with Hoda Kotb
by Hoda Kotb, TODAY
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Keith Morrison reads Edgar Allan Poe Stories
Oct 16, 2026
1m 00s
John Cena on Overcoming Childhood Bullying and Discovering Purpose in Retirement
Oct 14, 2026
48m 53s
Expert Jonathan Haidt On How Parents Can Stop Screen Addiction
Oct 7, 2026
49m 44s
How Danny Meyer Accidentally Launched Shake Shack's Billion-Dollar Empire
Sep 30, 2026
36m 21s
Ina Garten Is 'Allergic to Boredom': The Food Network Star Talks Chasing Fun in New Project at 78
Sep 23, 2026
50m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/16/26 |  Keith Morrison reads Edgar Allan Poe Stories | As a bonus for Making Space 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 | 1m 00s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 |  John Cena on Overcoming Childhood Bullying and Discovering Purpose in Retirement | What happens when you walk away from the only thing that defined you for over 20 years? In this deeply revealing conversation from Making Space, John sits down with Hoda Kotb to pull back the curtain on overcoming childhood bullying, finding true partnership, and discovering purpose in retirement. John explores why stepping away from his legendary 24-year wrestling career was the ultimate act of self-love, how his hardest failures became his greatest teachers, and what it truly means to build a life centered on a real teammate. | 48m 53s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 |  Expert Jonathan Haidt On How Parents Can Stop Screen Addiction | If you feel like you're losing the daily battle against phones and iPads, psychologist Jonathan Haidt has some good news: the tide is finally starting to turn. In this episode of Making Space, Jonathan sits down with Hoda Kotb to break down how constant screen time is rewiring kids' brains, killing their attention spans, and stealing away real-world play. Drawing from his new book, The Amazing Generation, they dive into what it actually takes to get back to a fearless, tech-free childhood. | 49m 44s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  How Danny Meyer Accidentally Launched Shake Shack's Billion-Dollar Empire | Most people spend their lives trying to avoid mistakes, but restaurateur Danny Meyer, the visionary behind Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group, believes that failure is actually the greatest teacher we have. In this moving conversation from Making Space with Hoda Kotb, Danny Meyer pulls back the curtain on the hardest moments of his career and what it takes to bounce back when everything falls apart. He and Hoda explore his new memoir, What Could Possibly Go Right?, discussing why putting your employees first, trusting your gut, and asking the right question can completely change your life. | 36m 21s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 |  Ina Garten Is 'Allergic to Boredom': The Food Network Star Talks Chasing Fun in New Project at 78 | Culinary icon and bestselling author Ina Garten believes that our hardest chapters do not have to define our destiny. In this deeply moving conversation from Making Space, Ina sits down to pull back the curtain on her remarkable journey, from navigating a painful childhood, choosing authenticity, and reinventing her life and career at 78. She explores the power of leaving the past behind, building a life entirely on your own terms, and proving that your most defining chapter can happen at any age. This episode is about resilience, courage, grace, and finding peace by embracing your true self. | 50m 36s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 |  Rosie Perez: “You Can Make It” (February 2023) | Rosie Perez shares with host Hoda Kotb how she has dealt with the effects of her painful childhood and how she focuses on her strength and resilience. | 39m 41s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | friendshipaging+5 | Nicole KidmanSandra Bullock | — | — | Nicole KidmanSandra Bullock+6 | — | 30m 52s | ||
| 9/2/26 | transformationrelationships+3 | Pastor Michael Todd | Transformation Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma | transformationpersonal growth+4 | — | 36m 42s | ||
| 8/26/26 | addiction recoverypersonal growth+3 | Anne Lamott | — | — | Anne Lamottaddiction+3 | — | 33m 50s | ||
| 8/19/26 | confidenceresilience+4 | Tunde Oyeneyin | PelotonNike | — | Tunde OyeneyinHoda Kotb+7 | — | 58m 08s | ||
| 8/12/26 | resiliencemorning television+4 | Joan Lunden | — | — | Joan LundenHoda Kotb+6 | — | 42m 28s | ||
| 8/5/26 | caregivingdementia+4 | Emma Heming Willis | TODAY | — | Emma Heming WillisBruce Willis+6 | — | 43m 42s | ||
| 7/29/26 | relationshipsdesire+3 | Esther Perel | TODAY | — | desireromance+5 | — | 37m 22s | ||
| 7/22/26 | spiritualitypersonal growth+3 | Mark Nepo | The Book of AwakeningThe Language of the Soul | — | Mark NepoHoda Kotb+5 | — | 45m 09s | ||
| 7/15/26 | agingmenopause+5 | Halle Berry | Juicy Like a PeachJoylux | — | Halle Berrymenopause+7 | — | 43m 55s | ||
| 7/8/26 | self-lovegenerational trauma+3 | Laverne Cox | Transcendent | Mobile, Alabama | Laverne Coxself-love+5 | — | 42m 59s | ||
| 7/1/26 | multiple sclerosismotherhood+3 | Jamie Lynn Sigler | And So It Is | — | multiple sclerosisJamie Lynn Sigler+5 | — | 44m 29s | ||
| 6/24/26 | family secretspersonal growth+4 | Mariska Hargitay | Law & Order: SVUMy Mom Jayne+1 | — | Mariska HargitayHoda Kotb+5 | — | 45m 46s | ||
| 6/23/26 | inspirationhealing+4 | Mariska HargitayJamie-Lynn Sigler+3 | — | — | Making SpaceHoda Kotb+6 | — | 0m 52s | ||
| 6/17/26 | mental healthNBA+3 | Kevin Love | Kevin Love FundMiami Heat | — | Kevin Lovemental health+3 | — | 56m 06s | ||
| 6/10/26 | meditationself-improvement+3 | Dan Harris | ABC News10% Happier Podcast | — | meditationDan Harris+4 | — | 42m 20s | ||
| 6/10/26 | booksauthors+3 | Emily HenryKennedy Ryan+4 | — | — | Open BookJenna Bush Hager+4 | — | 1m 00s | ||
| 6/3/26 | musicmental health+3 | Rachel Platten | Fight SongI Am Rachel Platten | — | Rachel Plattenmental health+5 | — | 33m 10s | ||
| 5/27/26 | entrepreneurshipfashion+3 | Emma Grede | SkimsGood American | East London | Emma Gredeself-made+5 | — | 44m 11s | ||
| 5/20/26 | purposevalues+3 | Suzy Welch | NYU Stern School of BusinessBecoming You | — | purposevalues+5 | — | 37m 17s | ||
| 5/13/26 | basketballretirement+4 | Dwyane Wade | Wade Family Foundation | — | Dwyane Wadebasketball+5 | — | 37m 47s | ||
| 4/29/26 | inspirationcancer journey+3 | Suleika Jaouad | New York TimesLife, Interrupted+1 | — | Suleika Jaouadinspired life+4 | — | 40m 16s | ||
| 4/29/26 | wealthfinancial success+3 | Sahil Bloom | The 5 Types of Wealth | — | wealthmoney+5 | — | 41m 05s | ||
| 4/22/26 | lifestyleself-doubt+4 | Joanna Gaines | Magnolia | — | MagnoliaJoanna Gaines+5 | — | 39m 47s | ||
| 4/15/26 | mental healthself-advocacy+3 | Taraji P. Henson | Joe Turner’s Come and Gone | — | Taraji P. Hensonmental health+5 | — | 32m 41s | ||
| 4/8/26 | stressburnout+4 | Dr. Judith Joseph | High Functioning | — | stressburnout+5 | — | 34m 40s | ||
| 4/2/26 | parentingmotherhood+4 | Ashley Graham | TODAY | — | parentingDylan Dreyer+5 | — | 7m 24s | ||
| 4/1/26 | poetryreinvention+4 | Maria Shriver | I Am Maria | Austin, Texas | Maria Shriverpoetry+5 | — | 44m 31s | ||
| 3/27/26 | familyabduction+3 | Savannah Guthrie | — | — | Savannah GuthrieNancy Guthrie+3 | — | 36m 59s | ||
| 3/26/26 | parentingmental health+3 | — | TODAY | — | parentingDylan Dreyer+3 | — | 1m 21s | ||
| 3/25/26 | midlife purposegrief+4 | Naomi Watts | StripesDare I Say It | — | Naomi WattsHoda Kotb+6 | — | 23m 52s | ||
| 3/18/26 | entertainmentcareer reflection+4 | Bette Midler | The Fabulous Four | — | Bette Midlercareer+8 | — | 28m 58s | ||
| 3/11/26 | multiple sclerosisresilience+3 | Selma Blair | Cruel IntentionsLegally Blonde+1 | — | multiple sclerosisSelma Blair+3 | — | 37m 08s | ||
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Chart history for Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Peaked at #164 in United States, currently #164 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| United States | — | #164 | #164 | — |
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1 placement across 1 market.