A Spoonful of Paolo

My super fun, super special, and super heartfelt interview with the queen of surviving and thriving Michelle Buteau is out today! Michelle's story is beyond inspiring, and this small clip shows you how she did more than just manifest her dreams...she took charge of her life and ignored all the nay sayers. This A Spoonful of Paolo episode is bursting joy and love and a few surprises. I had so much fun talking with Michelle about her Oprah & Julia Child-inspired childhood to her stand up comedy to her hit Netflix show Survival of the Thickest! This will be an episode I will never forget because I walked away with a big boost of confidence and love for myself, and I hope you will too!To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaTWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com If you enjoy our podcast, please take a quick second to rate, comment, subscribe & tell a friend. It all truly helps!

I can't believe I can say this, but my interview with Ms. Tina Knowles is officially out! I feel so grateful to have had this special moment to talk with Ms. Tina about her powerful, raw and inspiring memoir, Matriarch. From her childhood in Galveston, TX to learning how to stand up for herself & her girls to some truly amazing full circle moments, this was one conversation that will live in my heart forever. I hope her story inspires you to never give up on your dreams, to fight for what's right, and to always believe in yourself. Enjoy!To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaTWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com If you enjoy our podcast, please take a quick second to rate, comment, subscribe & tell a friend. It all truly helps!

Recently, I had the honor of being the moderator for the 8x Grammy-nominated musical genius Tori Amos to promote her gorgeous new children's book Tori and the Muses. I have to say this was one of the best experiences I've ever had. I was super nervous before the show, but the moment Tori and I walked on stage together, I felt completely at home and we had a fun, heartfelt and inspiring conversation. I am grateful for how open she was and how comfortable she made me feel onstage and off.  To all of her fans - she is exactly as kind and magical as you could imagine her to be. A special thank you to Anderson's Bookshop, my husband Patrick, my friend Matt, John Witherspoon and of course the sensational Tori Amos. I will treasure this night forever. Oh, and if you have a young reader in your life, get them a copy of Tori and the Muses! To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaTWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Here's a brand new A Spoonful of Paolo with the legendary comedian, actor, singer and author MARGARET CHO! She has a fabulous new album out called "Lucky Gift" and it's packed with with so many great songs. We had tons to talk about, from her new album to her relationships with the beloved Robin Williams & Joan Rivers to the struggles and triumphs of her incredible career. Margaret Cho has been making us laugh for decades and I was so honored to have her on A Spoonful of Paolo. She has gone through so many obstacles in her life but she never gave up on her dreams and her advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. I hope this interview inspires you to always be your authentic self and to always dream big!  To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaTWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Here's my interview with the brilliant co-host of The Today Show, Savannah Guthrie! She wrote a beautiful new children's book called “Mostly What God Does Is Love You” and this conversation was filled with A-ha moments and “God winks”. It was such an honor to talk to Savannah about her lovely picture book, her amazing career at The Today Show, her relationship with grief and how she chased her dreams! I walked away from this interview feeling more hopeful than ever and I hope you do too. Link in bio to watch the full episode and I hope you love it as much as I do. Have a great day and always dream big! To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaTWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

We have a very special A Spoonful of Paolo holiday episode out today with Tony-nominated actor Megan Hilty! Megan is currently killing it as Madeline Ashton in Broadway's new hit musical Death Becomes Her. I've wanted to talk with Megan ever since I saw her play the one and only Galinda in Wicked back in 2007. I was so grateful to finally get the chance to sit down with her,  and I loved our conversation. Her story, her talent and her perseverance has inspired me in so many ways, and she will remind you to follow your heart & do what makes you happy. Her graciousness, kindness and beauty shines right through her, and I hope you enjoy this very special episode!To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaTWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

20 years ago TODAY, Oprah Winfrey made my wildest dream come true on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Now, I'm sitting down with Oprah herself for a very special & heartfelt A Spoonful of Paolo episode! This conversation is an offering of inspiration, love, perseverence and hope in a moment that we desperately need it. Patrick and I poured our hearts and souls into every detail of this episode, so I truly hope you enjoy it. ❤️

SEASON 14 of A Spoonful of Paolo has arrived and we are kicking things off with the amazing, Tony Award-nominated Micaela Diamond! Micaela is currently starring in Ryan Murphy's new hit series Grotesquerie as the scene-stealing fan favorite Sister Megan. We met up with Micaela in NYC where she opened up about her meteoric journey from growing up in Margate, New Jersey to seeing her name in lights on Broadway, and what's it like working on a Ryan Murphy show alongside the incredible Niecy Nash. I truly loved my conversation with Micaela, and I hope her story of dreaming big inspires you to never give up on your dreams! Enjoy and thanks for watching!

On July 13, 2024 the world lost an icon… Richard Simmons. Richard brought so much joy and love to his fans. He was America's fitness guru who made us all feel seen and loved. I know this firsthand because Richard was a guest on A Spoonful Of Paolo on June 20th 2013. It was a big moment for our show because this was our 50th episode. A dear friend of mine made this interview possible and I am eternally grateful. I couldn't believe we were going to tape my chat with Richard Simmons at his iconic studio, Slimmons in Beverly Hills. Not only that, but I was able to take his class right before the interview, and it was one of my favorite workout experiences ever. I can't tell you how much fun this was seeing so many people working out led by Richard himself. There was a moment where Richard called me to the middle of the floor and we were surrounded by his students dancing and cheering us on. After class, we started the interview and what I loved about Richard was his openness with his feelings. I could tell he loved the interview because we had a real connection. I was really proud of this episode. It's moments like this that I am so glad I didn't give up on my dreams. This day, this experience, this episode will never be forgotten. I grew up watching Richard Simmons and seeing him be his authentic self was the best gift he gave me and everyone else who loved him. RIP Richard and keep spreading your joy and love with everyone else in heaven. Say hi to my heavenly mom and I love you both.

Ending season 13 of A Spoonful of Paolo with the super-talented Mandy Moore reminds me that dreams do come true when you do the work and never give up. For the past 25 years, Mandy Moore has been a perfect example of that. I can't tell you what an honor and privilege it was to speak with her. A huge part of my life was spent listening to Mandy's music, watching her movies & being mesmerized by her brilliant performance on the Emmy award-winning show This Is Us. Mandy and her two This Is Us co-stars, Sterling K. Brown and Chris Sullivan have a new fantastic podcast called That Was Us where they go back and revisit each episode of the iconic series. I truly loved this conversation with Mandy. We laughed, we cried, and I gave her a VERY special surprise that left her speechless. It was a first for our show and a first for Mandy Moore! I hope you all love this episode and may you never stop dreaming BIG! To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaTWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Stop what you're doing because my interview with the legendary Brooke Shields is here! We talked about her new Netflix movie Mother of the Bride, her incredible career and her truly one-of-a-kind life. Stay til the end for super fun game that had us all spinning and a special surprise that left Brooke (and us) in awe. I've been so honored to sit down with some of Hollywood biggest legends, and my interview with Brooke Shields is right up there at the top. I will treasure my time with her forever and her inspiring story will remind you to always persevere & dream BIG!

The last time I talked with Valerie Bertinelli was 2 years ago, which was a pretty dark time in both of our lives. I can't tell you how JOYOUS it was to reunite in person and see just how much we both have been able to heal since then (after putting in lots of hard work, of course). We had such a meaningful and fun conversation about her new cookbook Indulge, how she deals with grief, and how Valerie got to a place where she truly loves herself. I can't tell you how much I loved this episode and I know you will too. Oh and I promise you that after this interview, you'll want to order her fantastic cookbook Indulge. I can't stop making recipes from it and, let me tell you, her dishes are easy & delicious!

Her nickname may be Scary, but she has a heart of GOLD! Here is my sit down interview with one of my dream guests - the one and only Mel B! She just released an update to her powerful memoir Brutally Honest where she opens up about her 10 year abusive marriage and how she was able to take her life back. In the true spirit of Girl Power, she is sharing her story to change the conversation around domestic violence and provide hope and healing to victims everywhere. We're also celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spice Girls in a very special way! Stay until the end for an emotional surprise that had everyone in the room in tears. This was one of my favorite interviews ever, so grab a cookie and enjoy my chat with Mel B! To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaTWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Here it is, folks - our 200th episode of A Spoonful Of Paolo with the one and only Gayle King! I met Gayle for the first time 20 years ago when Oprah made my wildest dream come true. It was an honor and privilege to interview Gayle decades later at the CBS Mornings studio in Times Square - a true full circle moment. Gayle showed up to play and this special episode is filled with lots of fun, heartfelt and surprising moments. Patrick and I thank you for being a part of this amazing Spoonful journey and I hope my interview with Gayle inspires you to always dream BIG!

I'm so proud to share with you my full interviews from the purple carpet with Oprah Winfrey and the cast of #TheColorPurple! I still can't believe this happened one week ago today. It was a dream come true to talk with this phenomenal cast about a story that has transcended generations. I watched “The Color Purple” twice last week and I can't overstate how powerful, magical and profoundly beautiful this film is. I want to give a special thank you to everyone at Oprah Daily for believing in me and trusting me to represent you on the purple carpet! My husband and I were so grateful for this amazing opportunity. I hope you all enjoy my interviews and don't forget “The Color Purple” comes out on Christmas Day!

Ease on down the road with this brand new A Spoonful Of Paolo episode with award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, producer and winemaker Deborah Cox! This conversation goes DEEP and will inspire you in so many ways. We're talking about everything from her time working with Celine Dion & Whitney Houston, to taking a chance on her solo career to her Broadway-bound role in The Wiz. Stay 'til the end to find out the special gift that brought us ALL to tears. I can't even explain how much I loved this interview and I hope that you will too!

It's Spoonful time! Here's my brand new interview with 3x Emmy-winning co-host of ABC's The View & 2x NYT best-selling author Sunny Hostin! I have been a huge fan of The View since the show was launched back in 1997, so to be able to sit down with Sunny Hostin was a huge honor for me. I am so inspired by Sunny's journey to her dreams and her perseverance in life, and I know you will be too. ALSO, since tomorrow is Sunny's birthday, you know we had to surprise her with a special gift at the end. I will cherish this interview forever and I am so excited to share it with you!

If you look up “triple threat” in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of today's LEGENDARY “A Spoonful of Paolo” guest - the one and only Ann-Margret! What an honor it was to sit down and have a heartfelt, fun and inspiring conversation about her iconic Hollywood career and her fascinating life. We talked about everything from her new perfume to working with some of the biggest names in entertainment to her inspiring journey to America as a young girl. I am forever grateful for this episode and to Ann-Margret for being so open about her family, career and dreams. Sit back and get ready to be captivated by the incomparable Ann-Margret!

“Are we lucky or what?” is Julie Andrews' longtime motto and I am officially borrowing it for the day. I am filled with gratitude as I share my magical chat with the legendary Julie Andrews and her lovely, creative & talented daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. We talked about everything from their inspiring new children's book The Enchanted Symphony to their special mother/daughter relationship to their BIG dreams & MORE! When you dream of something for years and it actually happens, it's almost impossible to contain all of the emotions and happy tears. I will cherish this interview forever and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Let this be a reminder that no dream is too big and you should never stop believing in yourself. Now sit back, grab your favorite cookie and enjoy this very special SPOONFUL of Julie & Emma!

Join me for a brand new, JUST GORGEOUS episode of A Spoonful Of Paolo with social media sensation & New York Times best-selling author Nadia Caterina Munno… AKA The Pasta Queen!  Not only was this my first interview during a hurricane, it was one of my favorite conversations ever. I've been a huge fan of Nadia's videos and her journey to becoming the QUEEN of pasta is so inspiring! I hope y'all love it as much as I do. Grazie a tutti!

TLC's My Big Fat Fabulous Life starts it's 11th season today, and it's the first without Whitney's beloved mom Babs. I first interviewed Whitney Way Thore back in 2015, and I knew I needed to talk to her again as we both lost our mothers last year. The new season of her hit show is going to be full of raw tears and healing, and so was this conversation. It is an honor to kick off A Spoonful Of Paolo season 13 with my friend Whitney, and I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did! To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaINSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

We are kicking off Pride Month with a very special interview with the SUPER talented American Idol & The Masked Singer star David Archuleta! I hope you will take the time to listen to this beautiful & heartfelt episode. We talk about everything from processing the chaos of American Idol as a young teen to coming out as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community to his new song “Up” which comes out tomorrow, June 2nd. David's had one inspiring & amazing journey! I hope this interview helps any parent out there who is struggling with embracing their LGBTQ+ child and anyone struggling to be their authentic self. As David and I discussed, God is LOVE and may this episode be a reminder that each and everyone of you matter. Happy Pride, everyone!

Today, the whole country is celebrating the 90th birthday of the one and only Carol Burnett! I was beyond honored to sit down with her in 2018 to talk about her about her legendary life and career. Getting the chance to spend time with Carol and tell her how I feel about her was truly one of the best days of my life. We also gave her one of my favorite gifts we have ever given on A Spoonful of Paolo and her reaction brings me to tears every time I see it. Today, we are releasing a brand new edit of this intimate interview with some fun exclusive behind the scenes content! Please join us in wishing this legendary comedic genius a very happy birthday!!!

The wait is over....check out my exclusive interview with former first daughter, activist & author Chelsea Clinton and the brilliant & supremely-talented illustrator Alexandra Boiger. They have a beautiful, informative children's book series out called #ShePersisted, and the story of how it came about is truly inspiring! Make sure you watch until the end because we have a few incredible SURPRISES in store for both Chelsea and Alexandra. TBH this was by far my favorite surprise we have ever done on #aspoonfulofpaolo! I hope you love this interview as much as we do, and don't forget to always persist and believe in yourself. Life is so grand when you dream big! I mean, CHELSEA CLINTON was a guest on "A Spoonful Of Paolo"!!!!

I've watched Kathie Lee Gifford since "Live with Regis & Kathie Lee" - and I was late to the party... She's been entertaining people since she was 10 years old! I had so much fun talking to her about her tenacious personality that made all her wildest dreams come true (and got her kicked out of Sunday school). The story of how she fought for what she deserved during the launch of "Live" is absolutely inspiring. I hope you enjoy our chat and she reminds you to have faith, dream big, and not to sell your joy!

Today, I sit down with Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo for a beautiful, healing and insightful conversation. This was a very special episode for us and I hope you love it as much as we do. Theresa has a gift and it was an honor to talk about how she coped with it as a child and how her Catholic family has embraced her abilities as a medium. Also, don't forget I will be a guest on Theresa Caputo's podcast "Hey Spirit!" next Thursday, April 13th. I was able to connect with my beloved mom and it was an emotional, deeply healing reading that has forever left a heart print on me. To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaINSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Check out my one-on-one interview with Emmy-nominated actress, writer, host and comedian Yvette Nicole Brown. We had a moving, emotional and fun conversation about her new hit sitcom Act Your Age, her early years in L.A., the loss of our beloved mothers and being a caregiver to her Dad. This girl from East Cleveland, Ohio had big dreams and the story of how she got to where she is today will inspire you deeply. Stay til the end for a special surprise that had us both in tears!

What an incredible honor it was to sit down and talk to the entire cast of Hulu's hit show “How I Met Your Father”! We had so much fun being on the set (in Sophie and Valentina's living room!!!) and seeing up close how magical and special this cast is. Check out my super fun interviews with Hilary Duff, Chris Lowell, Suraj Sharma, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran and Francia Raisa and be sure to catch a new episode of #HIMYF today on Hulu!

After 11 years, I was thrilled to sit down again with the absolutely hilarious Sherri Shepherd! Her hit new talk show "Sherri" is bringing a much needed hour of joy and laughter to daytime television and I couldn't wait to talk to her about it. It was a long journey to reach this dream, so it's awesome seeing her living it every day and hear the inspiring story of how she got there. She is truly one of the most kind and supportive people in this business so I treasured every second of this interview and the chance to tell her how loved she is.

It's finally here! My heartfelt and open conversation with The Today Show & Hoda and Jenna host Hoda Kotb! I was so grateful and honored to sit down with Hoda and talk about the new season of her amazing podcast Making Space and the INSPIRING journey that led her to her dream job. From the minute Hoda walked into the room, I knew this was going to be a very special episode. I felt so connected with her and a surprise moment at the end had us all crying. I hope this interview inspires you all to dream BIG, to embrace your stubbornness, and to turn that no into a YES!!!

This moment was 11 years in the making and I still can't believe it finally happened... Here is my heartfelt, fun and emotional interview with EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg on “A Spoonful Of Paolo”! From her breathtaking movie Till to her new book Two Old Broads, you'll see why we are calling this month “Whoop-vember" - and stay tuned to the end to see what very special gift we presented to Whoopi! This chat will stick with me for a long time, and I hope it will stick with you, too. Enjoy this heart to heart conversation with the one and only Whoopi Goldberg!

Somebody pinch me! I can't believe I got to sit down with Ralph Macchio to talk about his incredible legacy and the big dreams that started it all. His new memoir "Waxing On" is full of amazing stories from his star-making performance as The Karate Kid to his epic return as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai. The Karate Kid was one on the first movies I remember seeing in a theatre with my family, so this was a major full circle moment that I will never forget! Enjoy my interview with the one and only Ralph Macchio!

FYI: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE.  Class is in session and Professor Lewis has the floor! I can't fully describe how moved I was by my chat with the legendary Jenifer Lewis. Her new book, "Walking In My Joy In These Streets" is out and she has a LOT to say. As she proclaims in this episode, Jenifer is the ultimate "scene-stealer, roof-raiser" and you don't want to miss the knowledge she is dropping and the song she is singing. So buckle up and learn some priceless lessons from a woman who is paying attention to what's going on in these streets and still choosing to walk in JOY every day. To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Today I am beyond honored to talk with a true movie STAR: the one and only Geena Davis! In her new memoir "Dying of Politeness", Geena tells the story of how being polite almost killed her, and the rocky road to becoming a badass in Hollywood (while remaining one of the kindest people you will ever meet). We can all learn a lot from her journey and I can not recommend her book strongly enough. I don't know how, in less than 20 minutes, we were able to chat about everything from her iconic films to her unfortunate experience with Bill Murray to Geena Davis drag queens to how she is quite literally changing the world, but we DID. Thanks for listening and I truly hope you enjoy this episode much as I did! To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

The world knows her as Sporty Spice, Mel C or Melanie C. She is one fifth of one of the most successful bands of ALL TIME and a solo star in her own right. I have dreamed of interviewing a Spice Girl for over 10 years, and today that dream finally comes true. Melanie has a gorgeous new memoir out called "The Sporty One: My Life As A Spice Girl", and it is a stunning recollection of the highest highs and lowest lows of her life and career. She shares her intense struggles with anxiety, depression and eating disorders, and takes us along on her journey of healing. She says she is "rebranding vulnerability as a super power", and I have no doubt that she will help countless readers and fans find healing in their own lives. This interview was one of the great honors of my life, and I truly hope you enjoy it. Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to present the SEASON 12 PREMIERE of "A Spoonful of Paolo"! To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

The recent loss of Olivia Newton-John shook the world and brought a tidal wave of grief and appreciation for this talented and beloved superstar.  Back in 2017, I was fortunate enough to have her come into my home studio for a very special interview.  I just can't describe what it feels like to have Olivia Newton-John walk into your house! She was one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met.  No stranger to grief and loss in her own life, Olivia and I talked about her album for those experiencing grief called 'Liv On' with bandmates Amy Sky and Beth Nielsen Chapman. We are also, of course, chatted about 'Grease', her iconic career, played a super fun game and got a mini performance at the end. Every moment of that day was a dream come true. Rest well, sweet Olivia. As you soar with the angels, we hope you feel the outpouring of love and gratitude for your phenomenal spirit and iconic art. I, along with countless others, honestly love you.  To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Today is an amazing day because we're releasing my full interview with the one and only Gloria Estefan. This episode is everything I hope and dreamed it would be. It's full of love, hope and inspiration. A special thank you to Gloria Estefan for being so gracious and loving. Enjoy this episode, everyone, and please let me know what you think. This episode is dedicated to my beloved mother and Gloria's mother also. Two angels looking down feeling so proud of their children.To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Joy Reid picked a heck of a time to have a front row seat to history and report the news. I can't even explain how excited I was that she found the  time to sit down with me while hosting her nightly show "The ReidOut" on MSNBC and being a part of the network's ALL STAR panel recapping the January 6th Hearings. She has had a remarkable life, and I loved talking to her about her complicated path to living her dream. Watch until the end for some fun predictions about how history will view some of the most dangerous characters in our government and media, and the only mistake Oprah has ever made. What can I say? Every second of this interview was an absolute JOY!

Who else is obsessed with Selling Sunset on Netflix? Today I am thrilled to chat with the beautiful, successful and newly-promoted Mary Fitzgerald. She had a fantastic Season 5 and I can't wait to talk with her about her relationships with fame, Christine, her amazing son and much MORE. I enjoyed every second of this laughter & tear-filled conversation and I hope you do too!

My interview with Valerie Bertinelli was an interview I will never forget and will always hold a special place in my heart. Her new memoir “Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today” is so beautiful, vulnerable and raw. Our conversation about the painful loss of Eddie Van Halen helped me remember that even though my mom isn't physically here, her spirit and love is with me always. Valerie and I had such a heart connection in this interview and I truly hope it inspires you to heal and love yourself no matter what you are struggling with. This episode is dedicated to the memory of my beautiful mother. To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

I still can't believe I was able to spend some quality time with the phenomenal cast and writers of the hugely anticipated "How I Met Your Father"! Chatting with Hilary Duff, Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, Suraj Sharma, Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger was a DREAM. I have seen the first four episodes and they are beyond what I wanted them to be. So much heart, so many laughs and the perfect amount of Duff! #HIMYF premieres today 1/18 on Hulu. Don't miss it! To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Are y'all ready for a holiday TREAT?? Today I am celebrating Christmastime  with the phenomenally talented Kimberley Locke! Her new holiday album "Christmas is Here" is out now and she is giving me the BEST gift with a special performance of the title track. I can't tell you enough how much I enjoyed talking with Kimberley about her "American Idol" experience, her new life running her own entertainment company and how a chaotic childhood helped make her the powerful woman she is today. Buckle up your sleighbelts and get ready for some laughter, tears and holiday cheer!

If you love "The Brady Bunch" and you love Lifetime Christmas movies, then this is the episode for you! "Blending Christmas" premieres this Sunday (12/12) and I am talking to two of the stars of the movie - Aaron O'Connell and Peter Brady himself, Christopher Knight. The Bradys and Christmas will always go hand in hand for me, so it was beyond exciting to see Christopher reunite onscreen with Barry Williams, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen, and even Cousin Oliver Robbie Rist. Add Aaron and Haylie Duff to the mix, it's like they made this movie just for me! So grab yourself a gallon of eggnog, a plate of pork chops & applesauce and enjoy the show.

I love daytime television, I love "The View", and I LOVE Debbie Matenopoulos! I honestly could have talked to her for three hours so it took all my self control to keep this interview under 30 minutes. We had so much fun talking about her early days at MTV (anyone remember "The Grind"?!), her magical journey of getting hired at "The View" and her fantastic skin care line Ikaria. Being the kids of immigrants, Debbie and I have so much in common and I loved talking with her about her family and the American dream. Stick around until the end for a very special and emotional surprise!To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Drag Race royalty Alaska is living up to RuPaul's famous mantra "You Betta Work". She is currently performing onstage in "Head Over Heels" at the Pasadena Playhouse, releasing a ton of new music, prepping a headlining tour AND she just released her new memoir "My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?". I loved talking to her about her life before fame, her volatile relationship with Sharon Needles and why she says you should NEVER win Drag Race. NOTE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOME ADULT LANGUAGE. To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

CMT TV and radio host Cody Alan is walking proof that it really does get BETTER. He just won a CMA Award, published his beautiful new memoir "Hear's the Thing", and is finally living a truthful life as a gay man. Our journeys are SO similar and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed talking to him about the hard journey of coming out to his wife, kids (& Keith Urban!) and how it led to the abundant life he lives today. I hope you enjoy this conversation and it inspires you to be authentically yourself in every way! To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

We are celebrating our Season 11 premiere episode with the one and only Raven-Symoné and her fabulous wife Miranda Pearman-Maday! In Raven's words, they are THRIVING as wives and co-creators of their new YouTube Channel called 8PM. We had a wonderful chat about chasing your dreams at 3 years old, coming out in the public eye, lessons learned at The View and the return of the hit Disney series Raven's Home. I loved every second of this conversation and I hope you will too!

10 years ago today we released our very first “A Spoonful Of Paolo” episode.  One day, I came home and asked Patrick to help me bring this long awaited dream to life. We'd never thought in a million years we'd be here 10 years later having interviewed icons, legends and super-talented guests who's stories have inspired us all to dream big. In honor of that, we are looking back and made a fun vlog sharing some personal experiences, both good AND bad over the last 10 years. Enjoy and thank you all for your love and support!

We could all use some laughs right now, so I have some good news. "The Other Two" is back for season 2 on HBO Max! Today I'm talking to Broadway veteran Heléne Yorke who is absolutely hilarious in her role as Brooke. I can't even tell you how much I loved talking to her about how she chased her dreams to places she never could have imagined. She also shares the amazing advice she got from co-star Molly Shannon, and what it's like working with the comedy legend. Oh, did I mention Heléne is about to get married? Of COURSE, I had to get her a wedding gift! Enjoy!To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Today I'm talking with the newest cast member of 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' - the fabulous Crystal Kung Minkoff! Find out how she manages to stay cool and composed when she finds herself in the middle of a drama storm, and how she was able to come to a good place in her friendship with Sutton Stracke. We also get into mascara-gate, her nerve-racking first day of filming and those u̶g̶l̶y̶ AMAZING leather pants. I had so much fun with Crystal, and I know you will too! Enjoy!

Sutton Stracke finally got her 'Real Housewives of Bevely Hills' diamond this season, and she has brought with it no shortage of laughter, tears and DRAMA. I had so much fun chatting with her about her experience on the show, her rocky start with Crystal and how SHE would look in those "ugly leather pants"! This was such a fun interview and I hope you enjoy it!To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com