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State Of Mind with Maurice BenardMaurice Benard Interviewed by Paolo PrestaThe tables are turned on Maurice during this episode and he's interviewed by Paolo Presta.
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2025-07-0430 minState Of Mind with Maurice BenardPaolo PrestaPaolo Presta
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2025-07-0232 min
A Spoonful of PaoloSANDRA BERNHARD | Happy 70th Birthday!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 happens to be Sandra's 70th birthday!!! Of course, we surprised her with a party and a heartfelt gift to celebrate!! Happy PRIDE and Happy Birthday, Sand...2025-06-0630 min
MundofoníasMundofonías 2025 #39: Músicas libres entre Italia, Latinoamérica y África / Free musics: Italy, Latin America and AfricaMúsicas libres entre Italia, Latinoamérica y África
Free musics between Italy, Latin America and Africa
Trazamos un triángulo por donde las músicas discurren libres en su expresión y en sus deseos de emancipación. Viajamos desde Italia a América Latina, tomando tierra en Argentina, Chile y Colombia, con conexiones cubanas, puertorriqueñas e ibéricas, para desembocar en el África Occidental, con los continuadores del secular legado mandinga.
We trace a triangle through which music flows freely in its expression and its desire for emancipation. We travel from Italy to Latin America, landing in Argentina...2025-05-2357 minMundofoníasMundofonías 2025 #39: Músicas libres entre Italia, Latinoamérica y África / Free musics: Italy, Latin America and AfricaMúsicas libres entre Italia, Latinoamérica y África
Free musics between Italy, Latin America and Africa
Trazamos un triángulo por donde las músicas discurren libres en su expresión y en sus deseos de emancipación. Viajamos desde Italia a América Latina, tomando tierra en Argentina, Chile y Colombia, con conexiones cubanas, puertorriqueñas e ibéricas, para desembocar en el África Occidental, con los continuadores del secular legado mandinga.
We trace a triangle through which music flows freely in its expression and its desire for emancipation. We travel from Italy to Latin America, landing in Argentina...2025-05-2357 min
A Spoonful of PaoloMICHELLE BUTEAUMy 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...2025-05-0129 min
A Spoonful of PaoloMS. TINA KNOWLESI 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 your...2025-04-2329 min
A Spoonful of PaoloTORI AMOS | Live Book EventRecently, 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 - s...2025-03-0952 min
A Spoonful of PaoloMARGARET CHOHere'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...2025-03-0621 min
A Spoonful of PaoloSAVANNAH GUTHRIEHere'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...2025-02-2527 min
A Spoonful of PaoloMEGAN HILTYWe 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 m...2024-12-1720 min
SURroundRomanzi che fanno l'autostopLibro di Manuel di Julio Cortázar Un romanzo argentino, scritto a Parigi, da cinquant'anni si era perso e non riusciva ad arrivare in Italia. Lo abbiamo visto a un angolo di strada fare l'autostop e gli abbiamo dato un passaggio. E ora eccolo qua. In questa puntata Marco Cassini ci invita a scoprire uno dei più originali scrittori del Novecento, l'argentino Julio Cortázar, e il suo ultimo romanzo, scritto nel 1973 ma tradotto in italiano solo mezzo secolo dopo. Gli fanno compagnia Ilide Carmignani, traduttrice del romanzo, e Fabrizio Gifuni, che presta la su...2024-11-1313 min
A Spoonful of PaoloOPRAH WINFREY20 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. ❤️🥄👏🥳🥄 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 listenin...2024-11-1157 min
A Spoonful of PaoloMICAELA DIAMONDSEASON 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...2024-10-2323 min
Tell Me More...and Then Some13. Tell me more about Unmasking your Authentic Self with Paolo PrestaOur guest today is the dynamic, awe-inspiring, extraordinary Paolo Presta. Paolo is the founder and host of 7-time Telly award winning, and Webby nominated, online talk show, A Spoonful of Paolo, which is going on its 14th season! Paolo was discovered by Oprah Winfrey and brings his passion for talk shows and DREAMING BIG to his fans in his authentic, intimate, and oftentimes, emotional, interviews. You don’t want to miss this!Connect with Paolo: @paolopresta@aspoonfulofpaoloWe'd love to connect with you! In...2024-08-1447 min
A Spoonful of PaoloREMEMBERING RICHARD SIMMONSOn 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...2024-07-2914 min
Prospettive MusicaliProspettive Musicali di domenica 21/07/2024In onda Gigi Longo. Musiche: Paolo Presta, Ry Cooder and Manuel Galban, Antonio Freno, Mike Cooper, Le Sun Ra and his Arkestra, Chick Corea Bela Fleck, Matthias Hopf, Ramberto Ciammarughi, Fennesz, Fire! Orchestra.2024-07-2156 min
A Spoonful of PaoloMANDY MOOREEnding 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 Su...2024-07-1733 min
A Spoonful of PaoloBROOKE SHIELDSStop 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...2024-05-0743 min
A Spoonful of PaoloVALERIE BERTINELLIThe 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 ep...2024-04-0924 min
The Donna Drake ShowYou Do Not Find The Happy Life. You Make It with Paolo Presta - #112Donna talks with Tanya owner of the Banyan Tree Thai Spa. From a foot massage to a deep tissue massage, it’s essential that you choose licensed, experienced professionals to take good care of your body. At Banyan Tree Thai Spa in Manhattan, we are pleased to offer relaxation from the best staff in New York. We focus entirely on you, our client, from the moment you walk in all the way to the minute you leave to take on the rest of your day.Donna chats with Debra Becker owner of iCandy Meal Prep. iCandy Meal Pl...2024-04-0857 min
A Spoonful of PaoloSPICE GIRL MEL BHer 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...2024-04-0225 min
A Spoonful of PaoloGAYLE KINGHere 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...2024-02-0825 min
A Spoonful of PaoloOPRAH WINFREY & THE COLOR PURPLE CASTI'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 c...2023-12-1424 min
A Spoonful of PaoloDEBORAH COXEase 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 yo...2023-12-0528 min
A Spoonful of PaoloSUNNY HOSTINIt'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...2023-10-1926 min
A Spoonful of PaoloANN-MARGRETIf 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 d...2023-09-2726 min
A Spoonful of PaoloJULIE ANDREWS & EMMA WALTON HAMILTON“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...2023-09-2028 min
A Spoonful of PaoloTHE PASTA QUEENJoin 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! 🍝😋❤🥄 To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoon...2023-09-1230 min
A Spoonful of PaoloWHITNEY WAY THORETLC'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 s...2023-09-0519 min
Salotto MonogatariSalotto Monogatari 153 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse e The BoogeymanPuntata vetusta in cui parliamo di due uscite in sala pre estive, il nuovo capitolo animato dello spiderverse, folle, colorato e pieno di chicche; e l'horror kingiano firmato da Rob Savage, regista di due horror found footage che si presta al cinema più tradizionale.
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A Spoonful of PaoloDAVID ARCHULETAWe 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...2023-06-0132 min
Glioblastoma aka GBMA Spoonful of PaoloTo kick off the SECOND season of Glioblastoma aka GBM, we're joined by Paolo Presta as he shines a light on his experience as a caregiver when his mother was living with a glioblastoma diagnosis. On this episode, you'll hear us chat about:
Paolo's experience as a caregiver
Different stages of the grieving process
Paolo's relationship with his mom, and the special relationship they shared
Our thoughts/experiences on staying connected to those that have passed away
Which our favorite Broadway musical is
& so much more
Trigger warnings may include: grief, death, caregiving, end...2023-05-0458 minA Spoonful of PaoloCAROL BURNETTToday, 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...2023-04-2622 minA Spoonful of PaoloCHELSEA CLINTON & ALEXANDRA BOIGERThe 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...2023-04-2034 min
Hey Spirit! with Theresa CaputoHealing Through a Mother's Love: Paolo Presta's First Experience with SpiritJoin Theresa as she welcomes Paolo Presta, host of the "A Spoonful of Paolo" podcast, to Hey Spirit! Paolo has been told to see a medium for years, and in this episode, he shares his very first experience with Theresa. Paolo opens up about the pain he's been carrying after losing his mother, who was always his protector and advocate growing up. As he seeks healing, Theresa uses her gift to connect with his mother's spirit and provide comfort and guidance.Through laughter and tears, Paolo shares stories of his mother and the love she had...2023-04-1351 minA Spoonful of PaoloKATHIE LEE GIFFORDI'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! 🥄🥄🥄 To see the vi...2023-04-1226 minA Spoonful of PaoloTHERESA CAPUTOToday, 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...2023-04-0632 minA Spoonful of PaoloYVETTE NICOLE BROWNCheck 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! 🥄🥄🥄To see the video version of this inte...2023-03-1332 minA Spoonful of PaoloHILARY DUFF & the Cast of 'HOW I MET YOUR FATHER' Season 2What 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! 🥄🥄🥄To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, hea...2023-02-1421 minA Spoonful of PaoloSHERRI SHEPHERDAfter 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...2023-02-0723 minA Spoonful of PaoloHODA KOTBIt'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...2023-01-3122 min
Heard That With Marisa PodcastEpsiode 88: More Than A SpoonfulThree time Telly Award winner, Webby Nominee, and host of 'A Spoonful of Paolo', Paolo Presta talks with Marisa about how his incredible show, how a dream of his came true thanks of Oprah Winfrey, and his advice for those who are wanting to giving up on their dreams. 2022-11-0742 minA Spoonful of PaoloWHOOPI GOLDBERGThis 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...2022-11-0618 minA Spoonful of PaoloRALPH MACCHIOSomebody 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! 🥄🥄🥄To s...2022-11-0120 minA Spoonful of PaoloJENIFER LEWISFYI: 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 i...2022-10-2425 minA Spoonful of PaoloGEENA DAVISToday 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...2022-10-1719 minA Spoonful of PaoloSPICE GIRL MELANIE CThe 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...2022-10-0624 min
In primo piano - I temi del giornoGiovani, lo spettro dei disturbi alimentariSono circa 3 milioni gli italiani che soffrono di disturbi alimentari, la metà dei quali ha un'età compresa tra i 15 e i 25 anni. Un problema diffuso al quale non si presta abbastanza attenzione, per la cui cura ancora scarseggiano le strutture sanitarie. Ne abbiamo parlato con Paolo Crepet, psichiatra, autore di "Lezioni di sogni" (Mondadori), Fiorenza Sarzanini, vicedirettrice del Corriere della Sera, autrice di "Affamati d'amore" (Solferino), Stefano Erzegovesi, psichiatra e nutrizionista, divulgatore scientifico.2022-08-3000 minA Spoonful of PaoloOLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN | 2017The 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...2022-08-2422 min
Resistere a Roma - I racconti del lockdownResistere a Roma - I racconti del lockdown IL TEASERResistere a Roma è stata una pagina curata da Alvaro Moretti che il Messaggero ha pubblicato nei giorni della quarantena per Covid nel 2020 ogni giorno fino alla fine del confinamento più duro decretato dal governo Conte 2 il 9 marzo. Artisti, sportivi studiosi, cittadini scrivevano ogni giorno un racconto sul loro quartiere svuotato e reso diverso dal lockdown. Favino e Bonolis, Vanzina o Barillari, Simone Perrotta e Nancy Brilli, gli scrittori, i musicisti come Barbarossa e Alex Britti, i giovani comici come Michela Giraud o Edoardo Ferrario ci ricordano le passeggiate con il cane o la fila al supermercato da Montesacro all'Eur, dal li...2022-08-0807 minA Spoonful of PaoloGLORIA ESTEFANToday 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...2022-07-2940 minA Spoonful of PaoloJOY REIDJoy 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 d...2022-06-2122 min