I still can't believe I was able to spend some quality time with the phenomenal cast and writers of the insanely 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! FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

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. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com #valeriebertinelli

This Saturday would have been my mom’s 66th birthday. To honor and celebrate my beloved mother, we wanted to re-release this video of when she taught me how to make homemade pasta back in 2013. I hold this special and newly re-edited episode very close to my heart. It will give you a glimpse how special, beautiful and magical my mom was and how much fun we had together. I hope you will watch because being in the kitchen with my mom has forever left a heart print on me. I love and miss you, Mom. ❤️🥄🍝🙏 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

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! 🥄🥄🥄 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH 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! 🤩🥄💖 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH 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. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com #gloriaestefan

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"! FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH 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 watching and I truly hope you enjoy this episode much as I did! FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

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. #getyourassoutandvote 🥄🥄🥄 FYI: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

Somebody pinch me! I can't believe I got to sit down with #RalphMacchio 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 #DanielLaRusso 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 & only Ralph Macchio! 🥄🥄🥄 #aspoonfulofpaolo FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

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 #WhoopiGoldberg on “A Spoonful Of Paolo”! From her breathtaking movie #Till to her new book #TwoOldBroads, 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 @whoopigoldberg! 🥄🥄🥄 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

It's finally here! My heartfelt and open conversation with #todayshow & #hodaandjenna host Hoda Kotb! I was so grateful and honored to sit down with Hoda and talk about the new season of her amazing podcast #MakingSpace 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!!! #hodakotb FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

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. 🥄🥄🥄 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

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! 🥄🥄🥄 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH 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 #ActYourAge, 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! 🥄🥄🥄 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com Timeline 0:00 intro 0:37 Hi Yvette! 1:03 Act Your Age on Bounce TV 4:32 Yvette the singer / East Coast Family 7:56 Moving to Los Angeles with a dream 11:10 Finding success in commercials 12:47 Friends with Janet Jackson! 14:20 Coping with grief / The loss of our Moms 20:56 Being a caretaker for Dad 22:52 Yvette the activist 23:25 advice to show biz parents 25:59 Helping teachers with DonorsChoose.org 28:20 A special surprise for Yvette!

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. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com #theresacaputo #longislandmedium #heyspirit #medium Timeline 0:00 intro 0:37 Hi Theresa! 1:17 Hey Spirit! Podcast and Paolo’s reading 4:16 Growing up in Hicksville, Long Island 5:52 Seeing spirits at 4 years old 8:22 Family acceptance of her gift 10:26 Catholicism 11:20 A spirit pops in 12:40 How September 11th affected Theresa 14:36 Discussing grief 15:37 An emotional moment 17:12 Theresa dreams of her grandmother 18:40 Theresa’s daily life 20:38 Advice for those grieving 25:27 The healing power of a reading 26:35 A special surprise for Theresa! 28:58 Final thoughts

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! 🥄🥄🥄 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com

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"!!!! 🥄🥄🥄 TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPresta FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.presta WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com 0:00 intro 0:36 Hi Chelsea and Alexandra! 1:31 Chelsea: How I was inspired to write these books 5:22 Alexandra: What did you think when Chelsea asked you to be a part of this project 8:46 Chelsea: Feedback from readers 11:09 Alexandra: Biggest A-Ha moment 13:19 Chelsea: Reading “She Persisted” to her own kids 17:48 Alexandra: Most surprising thing about Chelsea 18:59 Chelsea: Growing up around strong women 22:00 Alexandra: Big dreams in Germany 23:22 Chelsea: In what ways have you and your mom persisted? 27:00 A gift for Chelsea & Alexandra 30:35 Saying thank you

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 watch 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 @davidarchie and I discussed, God is LOVE and may this episode be a reminder that each and everyone of you matter. Happy Pride, everyone! 🏳️‍🌈🥄💖 #aspoonfulofpaolo #pridemonth FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com