
Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb, TODAY · NBC News
Show overview
Making Space with Hoda Kotb has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 159 episodes, alongside 25 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 8th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 43 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 47 episodes published. Published by NBC News.
From the publisher
Where do you draw your strength? Join TODAY’s Hoda Kotb as she continues on a journey of self-discovery and exploration of the resilience of the human spirit. Hoda hears from some of the people she admires most, and whose testimonies of compassion provide lessons for how to make space for whatever it is you may be seeking in life right now. Like Hoda, you’ll leave these talks stronger than when you started and inspired to make space for growth and change in your own life.
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Suzy Welch on Finding Your Purpose (April 2025)
Dwyane Wade on Retiring from Basketball and Relying on His Village (April 2025)
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Sahil Bloom on ‘The 5 Types of Wealth’ and What Money Can’t Measure (June 2025)
Magnolia Co-Founder Joanna Gaines on Growing Her Empire and Trusting Herself (July 2025)
Taraji P. Henson on Speaking Her Truth and Stepping Into Her Power (September 2024)
Dr. Judith Joseph on the Cost of Holding It All Together (May 2025)

TODAY Presents: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – Ashley Graham
bonusHey Making Space fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer. In this episode, Dylan sits down with model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham for an honest, hilarious conversation about what it's really like to raise three boys. Both boy moms get honest about the everyday chaos and the real work behind raising kind, emotionally intelligent men. From teaching manners and talking through big feelings, to modeling the behavior they want to see in the world, these two are thinking about the long game. Because at the end of the day, the goal isn't just surviving the chaos — it's changing the next generation. To listen to the full conversation now, just search ‘The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer’ wherever you’re listening. Follow now for new episodes every Thursday. https://swap.fm/l/tpwddfdew Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maria Shriver on Poetry, Reinvention and What It Means to Live Fully (October 2024)
bonusAfter a lifetime of public service and advocacy, Maria Shriver turned the page in 2025 with the release of her poetry book, I Am Maria, sharing more of her own story in the hope of helping others. In this conversation, recorded live at the October 2024 Making Space Wellness Weekend in Austin, Texas, Shriver joins Hoda to discuss writing I Am Maria and what she’s learned about living a meaningful life. Plus, she shares the importance of getting quiet, why a bumpy path may mean you’re headed in the right direction, and the messages that continue to guide her forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

S8 Ep 19Extended Cut: Savannah Guthrie Speaks to Hoda Kotb About Mom Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
In an interview with Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie opens up for the first time about the “agony” of her mother Nancy Guthrie’s abduction. During an emotional three-part sit down that aired on TODAY March 26 and 27, Savannah reflects on where she was when she first got the call that her mom was missing, how her family is leaning on the faith Nancy taught them, and her journey to find the strength to keep going, one day at a time. Plus, she shares her plans to come back “home” to TODAY. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Introducing: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer
bonusHey Making Space fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – an all-new podcast series from TODAY. You know her as TODAY’s candid third hour host. But Dylan Dreyer is also a mom of 3 boys in New York City, trying to figure out the big stuff: how to raise kind, confident, resilient kids and keep her sanity along the way. And like every parent, sometimes she needs…HELP! On The Parent Chat, Dylan calls in reinforcements – from parenting experts with big advice to fellow working moms that can help all parents feel less alone. Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with a group chat. To follow now, just search ‘The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer’ wherever you’re listening. New episodes drop every Thursday. https://swap.fm/l/tpcwddftw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Naomi Watts on Change, Courage and Becoming Who She’s Meant to Be (November 2025)
bonusNaomi Watts is a two-time Academy Award-nominated actress, producer and entrepreneur who has found new purpose in midlife. In this conversation from November 2025, Watts joins Hoda to discuss the grief that has shaped much of her work, the rejection she faced early in her career, and the moment she fell in love with acting. Plus, she opens up about menopause, launching her wellness brand, Stripes and writing her book Dare I Say It. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bette Midler on Her Legendary Career and ‘The Fabulous Four’ (July 2024)
bonusFor more than 50 years, Bette Midler has entertained audiences across music, film, television and Broadway, earning Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards, as well as two Oscar nominations. In this conversation from July 2024, Midler joins Hoda to reflect on the defining moments of her life and career, including how she found her path at a young age and “the greatest thing” she’s ever done. Plus, she opens up about the emotional note her father left her before his passing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.