A Spoonful of Paolo with Paolo Presta

Can I tell you how excited I was to sit down with the incredibly talented and beautiful Liza Colón-Zayas? She won an Emmy for her performance as Tina on Hulu/FX hit series (AND MY FAVORITE SHOW!) The Bear, and I don’t think I can find the words to fully describe how impactful and meaningful this conversation was. We explored love and grief and dreams and resilience (and SPIDER-MAN…), and I didn’t want this interv...

She was Jan Brady. But there is so much more to her story. 💛 I'm so honored to welcome television royalty EVE PLUMB to #ASpoonfulofPaolo! We talk about The Brady Bunch, her life beyond Hollywood, her personal journey through breast cancer and grief, and her beautiful new memoir 'Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond.' Eve opens up in a way audiences rarely get to see in this honest, vulnerable and inspiring interview. This one ...

Joan Lunden is in our Chicago studio, and she did not hold back! The iconic Good Morning America host and trailblazing journalist is incredibly open in her new memoir, JOAN: Life Beyond The Script — and what an honor it was to sit down with her for this intimate conversation. Joan is a true trailblazer, and I'm in awe of the powerful stories she shared, both in her book and in this interview. If you're looking for a little in...

Today I'm talking with the beautiful and talented actress, singer, author, advocate and entrepreneur Tatyana Ali! If you’re looking for a dose of love, inspiration and hope, then this episode is for you. We talk about everything in this interview, including Tatyana’s incredible new children’s book Aszi and the Octopus & soooo much more. I mean, I got to talk with Ashley Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air&h...

Join me for a powerful new episode of A Spoonful of Paolo featuring daytime legend and Emmy Award winner Susan Lucci. I haven’t stopped thinking about this conversation since we taped it last week. Susan’s New York Times bestselling memoir, La Lucci, is beautiful, raw, and deeply truthful. I couldn’t wait to sit down with her to go even further into her extraordinary story. We talk about profound loss, grief, endu...

Here’s a HOT NEW A Spoonful of Paolo episode with actor, comedian, author, and Emmy winner Jeff Hiller! If you didn’t fall in love with him on HBO’s incredible Somebody Somewhere, it’s time to start watching immediately. This is a conversation I will truly never forget. Jeff’s story is raw, honest, relatable, and deeply inspiring. From being bullied as kids, to coming out to our parents, to losing our ...

My heart broke this week when I heard about the passing of General Hospital icon Anthony Geary. So many of us remember where we were when his character, Luke, married Laura. I grew up watching this show with my mom and sister, and I still watch it every night with my husband Patrick. We had the honor of interviewing Anthony Geary back in May of 2015 when he was retiring from the show. When we released the episode, Anthony sent me a...

Discretion advised: This episode contains adult language. My interview with comedian, actor, and NYT bestselling author Leslie Jones is out today! This is truly one I will never forget. In this conversation, Leslie opens up about her new comedy special (which was taped the DAY after the election), how her big dreams took her to SNL, and her extraordinary grief journey with so much honesty and heart. I’m forever grateful for h...

Today, I sit down in an all-new A Spoonful of Paolo interview with world-renowned psychic medium John Edward! What an honor it was to talk with John about everything from his secret life working with the FBI in his new book “Chasing Evil” to his incredible 40+ year journey providing comfort and healing to countless people all over the world. I’ve been blessed to sit down with so many guests who’ve had a huge...

We’re back with an all-new A Spoonful of Paolo episode featuring comedian, author, producer, and activist - the very funny, Cristela Alonzo! There was so much to talk about from her childhood growing up in poverty, to chasing her dreams, to her new Netflix special “Upper Classy.” Let me just say, if you need a little inspiration and motivation, this episode is for you! 

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10 years ago, my husband and I went to see the incredible Danielle Brooks in Broadway’s The Color Purple. We were mesmerized by her performance and we have been following her remarkable journey as a Grammy Winner and Oscar, Tony and Emmy nominated actor ever since. I've dreamed of this moment for a long time and today that dream comes alive. I am so proud to say we are kicking off our 15th season of A Spoonful of Paolo with t...

It’s time for a very special Pride Month episode of A Spoonful of Paolo with the one and only Sandra Bernhard — actor, comedian, and true national treasure! Sandra can do it all, and in this episode we talk about everything from her new comedy tour Shapes & Forms to her extraordinary Hollywood beginnings as manicurist to the stars to her declaration at 5 years old that she was going to be a comedian. Today also happ...

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...

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 s...

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 w...

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...

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 dre...

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...

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. ❤️🥄👏...