Al Roker's '3rd Hour of Today' Co-hosts Reveal What Makes Him the Best at His Job: 'He's so Calm'

“I find the most wisdom in emulating someone and I think even if I come to [Al] with concern or I’m worried about something, or something is stressing me out – [Al] shrugs his shoulders and just says ‘It’s fine. It’s going to be fine. It’s going to work out and it’s going to be fine,’” Dreyer, 37, begins, praising Roker’s calming nature. “I think for someone like him who has been in this business for so long and has seen it all – it’s reassuring.

Al Roker's Breakfast Road Trip: See His Favorite Restaurants for Pancakes, Eggs and More

Photo: MediaPunch/REX/Shutterstock WhetherAl Rokeris filming theTodayshowin New York City or traveling around the country on assignment, he’s always on a quest to find thebest breakfast. In fact, he considers himself a breakfast aficionado, and uses the morning meal as a way to learn more about a city’s culture. When he travels, he always asks locals one question: “Where’s the best breakfast?” he says. “Instead of Googling, I talk to people.”

Al Roker's Daughter Courtney Roker and Husband Wesley Laga Are Expecting Their First Baby

Photo: Courtney Roker/instagram Al Rokeris going to be a grandpa! “A new adventure is about to begin ❤️🍼,” Courtney captioned the post. Deborah Roberts also shared her excitement for the couple, writing, “This is so very exciting!!! 😍😍.” Roker shares Courtney with ex-wife Alice Bell, whom he was married to from 1984 to 1994. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Al Roker's Daughter Praises 'Wonderful' Support as Dad Remains in Hospital: 'We Appreciate It'

Photo: Leila Roker/Instagram Al Roker’s daughter is speaking out about her father amid his ongoing health issues. On Wednesday, Leila — the 24-year-old daughter of theTodayshow weather anchor — thanked her followers for the well wishes she has received since Roker was readmitted to the hospital. “Thank you to all the wonderful friends and family who have reached out,” she wrote on herInstagram Storywith a selfie. “We really appreciate it.”

Al Roker's Health Journey Over the Years, in His Own Words

Al Roker.Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Al Rokerdoesn’t shy away from talking about his health journey. “It’s still a struggle but I’m never going back,“he wrote on Instagramas he marked the 20th anniversary of his surgery. “I have setbacks and struggle every day, but I never forget how far I’ve come.” In addition to giving glimpses of his diet and exercise routines online, Roker has also candidly shared his health scares as well.