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Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Comedian Tom Papa mixes comedy and carbs for hilarious and revealing conversations with a wide range of talented guests. Served fresh weekly.

All Things Comedy

Brian Posehn joins Tom Papa to talk about nearly 40 years in stand-up, his lifelong love of metal and Rush, and the call that brought him into a new HBO Max show from the Big Bang Theory universe. They also get into Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Deadpool, creator-owned comics, and the joy of building a career around everything that made Brian Posehn a smart, weird kid.Brian plays Bert in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the Big Bang Theory spinoff, streaming now on HBO Max.Brian's stand-up tour is on the road now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Posehn: The Big Bang Theory Spinoff

Milan Patel and Tom trade stories about motel guests, hotel etiquette, Hinge, public pools, TSA PreCheck, and the strange calculations people make during flight delays. Plus, Milan Patel talks about The Paper, his upcoming dates with Anthony Jeselnik, and why Cybertrucks may have finally found their calling.
Catch Milan in an upcoming episode of The Paper!
Milan opens for Anthony Jeselnik in San Diego and Phoenix this December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Milan Patel: Growing Up Running a Motel

Sam Morril sits down with Tom Papa for a conversation about the Knicks, unforgettable bombs, classic film noir, and taking creative risks for the right reasons. They also get into Sam Morril's new Netflix special and the movie he spent two years making on the road.
Sam Morril's new Netflix special, Incorrect, is out now. His tour mockumentary is coming to Netflix early next year.
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Sam Morril: Why Happiness Hurt His Stand-Up

Tom sits down with Azniv Korkejian for a conversation about growing up between Saudi Arabia and the United States, turning nostalgia into songs, and discovering a new sense of presence through parenthood. Azniv Korkejian also shares plans for her upcoming tour and the eclectic musical influences that shaped her work.

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00:00 Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia
03:03 The new album and going independent
09:14 Turning family history into an album
18:29 Growing up in Saudi Arabia
24:20 How songwriting really happens
30:28 Creative friction with a trusted partner
34:30 Azniv Korkejian on Roger Waters
37:14 Searching for a sense of belonging
41:32 Nostalgia, healing, and parenthood
50:38 Is art a job or an identity?
58:37 From Norah Jones to homemade mixtapes
1:05:58 Simple food and buttered pasta
1:10:38 Tour plans and staying close to home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia

Billy Gardell joins Tom Papa to share how rebuilding his health led him back to stand-up, and why he had to begin again at open mics. They revisit the last-chance audition that became Mike & Molly, the lessons of James Burrows, and the family relationships that keep Billy grounded as he returns to touring.

Billy Gardell is touring now! Married Moments is also out now.

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Billy Gardell: The Health Decision That Sent Him Back to Open Mics

Sarah Tiana and Tom trade stories about difficult rooms, Dodgers jokes, writing for sports television, and finding meaningful ideas without making comedy feel like a lecture. Sarah Tiana also shares her elaborate slot-machine routine and discusses Women’s Sports Now on ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 347 - Sarah Tiana

Jo Koy and Tom Papa trade stories about arena comedy, Eddie Murphy's Raw, crowd work and the lifelong pull of stand-up. Jo Koy also discusses the family inspiration behind his Netflix special Blue in the Face and how real conversations become stage material.
Jo's special Blue in the Face is out now. His book Mixed Plate is also out now.
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Episode 346 - Jo Koy

Pete Holmes joins Tom Papa for a candid conversation about bombing, the need to feel understood, and the strange mental and physical work behind stand-up. They also talk about faith, parenthood, life in Ojai, status anxiety, and Pete Holmes's first children's book, Spells to Cast on Your Parents.
Check out Pete's tour dates here!
Pete Holmes's first children's book, Spells to Cast on Your Parents, is available for preorder now and out in September. He wrote it for his daughter and made the artwork with tape.

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Episode 345 - Pete Holmes

Dan Ahdoot joins Tom Papa to talk about the accidental making of his new comedy special, Yes, I Am Falafel Phil, and the challenge of keeping proven material alive. They also get into wine snobbery, a spectacular dinner with Ralph Macchio, Broadway disappointments, New York food lines, and the pleasures that no sleep score can measure.

Dan's book UNDERCOOKED is out now. His special YES, I AM FALAFEL PHIL is out now.
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00:00 Dan Ahdoot Can't Play the Hits Like Musicians
00:37 Dan Ahdoot Returns With Wine
05:52 Gen Z, Drinking, and Longevity
10:05 QR Codes and Lost Etiquette
15:43 Leaving Los Angeles for New York
23:19 The Mocktail Scam
26:10 Favorite Bottles and Wine Cheat Codes
32:05 Dinner With Ralph Macchio
37:47 The Broadway Show They Hated
42:01 An Accidental Comedy Special
44:35 Building the Next Stand-Up Hour
52:13 TikTok Takes Over New York Food
55:19 Steakhouses and Cigar Culture
1:01:39 Why Weed Shrinks Your World
1:04:23 The Perfect Martini
1:07:25 Dan Ahdoot Studies Wine
1:10:03 A Janitor With a Deed
1:12:44 Bread and Sourdough Cookies
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Episode 344 - Dan Ahdoot

Jeff Arcuri joins Tom Papa to talk about his Netflix special Nice to Meet You, the strange luck behind great crowd work, and the Comedy Cellar experiences that helped him trust his comedy. They get into rough tapings, online success, creative anxiety, and why a new joke landing still beats everything else.
Jeff's Netflix special NICE TO MEET YOU is out now.

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00:00 Cold open
01:00 Jeff Arcuri joins Tom
01:30 How comedians give compliments
03:23 Making crowd work work on camera
07:20 Five unpredictable special tapings
12:37 Tom's first special
14:33 Learning to edit comedy clips
21:04 Giving every clip an arc
24:42 Keeping crowd work authentic
28:06 Success, guilt and adapting
32:19 The Cellar gave Jeff confidence
38:26 Performing high or drunk
41:04 Moving seamlessly into material
43:04 What changes after a hit special
48:38 New York versus Los Angeles
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Episode 343 - Jeff Arcuri

This week we welcome Gianmarco Soresi to the table! He and Tom talk about the easy things, you know, like weddings, funerals, religion, and relationships. Laughs abound! Enjoy!

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Episode 342 - Gianmarco Soresi

This week we welcome David Wain to the table! The Wet Hot American Summer Writer & Director talks with Tom about Cleveland, working with Steph Curry, and raising kids. Enjoy!
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Episode 341 - David Wain

This weekend we welcome Jenna Fischer to the pod! Jenna is author of two books. She hosts the Office Ladies Podcast along with Angela Kinsey, and she stars in the upcoming film Nimrods, in theaters August 14! We're so thrilled to have her join us at the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 340 - Jenna Fischer

This week we welcome Todd Glass to the table! He and Tom chat all about comedy, touring, and writing. Plus food, of course! Enjoy!

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Episode 339 - Todd Glass

This week we welcome Ali Siddiq to the table! He and Tom talk all about building a comedy special, the first celebrities they had crushes on, and of course, fatherhood. Enjoy!

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Episode 338 - Ali Siddiq

This week Leslie Jones joins Tom at the table! She brings life advice, new breads for Tom to bake, and a lot of comedy tea. Enjoy!

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Episode 337 - Leslie Jones

This week we invite Jake Johnson to the table! He brings a special guest, and chats all about writing, acting, and helping his mother travel from Chicago to Los Angeles. Enjoy!

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Episode 336 - Jake Johnson

This week we welcome Joe Dombrowski to the table! He and Tom talk parenthood and adoption, putting together a comedy special, and the joys of fishing. Enjoy!

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Episode 335 - Joe Dombrowski

This week we welcome Sheng Wang to the table! He and Tom talk comedy touring, life moving quickly, and of course, lots and lots of food. Enjoy!

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Episode 334 - Sheng Wang

This week we welcome Oliver Cooper to the table! He and Tom talk all about the film industry, working in comedy, and how success feels. Enjoy!

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Episode 333 - Oliver Cooper

This week actor, comedian, and writer Dan Mintz joins us at the table! He and Tom talk awkward high school years, the joys and difficulties of doing standup, and more. Enjoy!
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Episode 332 - Dan Mintz

This week we welcome Chef Noah Galuten to the table! He and Tom talk food, fun, and laughter. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 331 - Noah Galuten

This week we welcome Matt Rogers  to the table! He and Tom talk all about Long Island and the east coast, their starts in comedy, and of course, the Cultch Awards! Enjoy!

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Episode 330 - Matt Rogers

The incredibly funny Jamie Lee joins us at the table. She and Tom talk about their time working together, Ted Lasso, terrible AirBnB hosts, and more. Enjoy!
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Episode 329 - Jamie Lee

This week friend of the pod Taylor Tomlinson  @taylortomlinsoncomedy  is back to break more bread! She and Tom talk about comedy inspirations, growing up religious, writing bestsellers, and more. Enjoy!

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Episode 328 - Taylor Tomlinson

This week we welcome legendary cookbook author, journalist, and all around fabulous human Mark Bittman to the pod. He and Tom talk all things food, and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 327 - Mark Bittman

This week we welcome the fabulous Sarah Sherman to the table! She and Tom talk all about writing, traveling, and performing comedy. Check out her incredible special, and enjoy!

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Episode 326 - Sarah Sherman

This week we welcome the esteemed Ryan Hamilton to the table! He and Tom talk about working with Jerry Seinfeld, touring, and of course, the time Ryan got hit by a bus. Enjoy!
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Episode 325 - Ryan Hamilton

This week we welcome the magnificent Fahim Anwar  @FahimAnwar  to the show! He and Tom talk stand up, parental expectations, and cooking. Enjoy!

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Episode 324 - Fahim Anwar

We're thrilled to welcome Fumi Abe to the table! He and Tom talk crowd work, AI, and the life of a comic. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 323 - Fumi Abe

We are so excited to have Orlando Leyba join Tom at the table! They chat about food, fun, LA, and Miami. Enjoy!

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Episode 322 - Orlando Leyba

Happy Thursday! We're so happy to welcome Dan Docimo to the table. They talk with Tom talk about being funny in school, comedy writing, and Catholicism. We think they're hilarious, and we know you will too. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 321 - Dan Docimo

This week we welcome legend Lisa Ann Walter to the table! She and Tom gush about Italian food, dig into Lisa's experiences performing for the Mob, compare comedy notes, and have a blast. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 320 - Lisa Ann Walter

This week we welcome the phenomenally funny Kyle Mooney at the table! He and Tom work out on air, chat about the Land o' Lakes lady, and lament the artist's trajectory. Enjoy!

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Episode 319 - Kyle Mooney

Surprise! Happy Thursday. We welcome OG Bread Breaker Paul Morrissey back to the pod. He and Tom talk about early iterations of Breaking Bread, touring together, and Paul's cooking mishaps. Enjoy!
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Episode 318 - Paul Morrissey

This week we welcome the fabulously funny Joel Kim Booster to the table! He and Tom talk about the Scrubs reboot, the perils of corporate comedy, and being hot. Enjoy!

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Episode 317 - Joel Kim Booster

This week we welcome Bobby Moynihan to the table! He and Tom talk all about standup, raising daughters, and cigarettes. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 316 - Bobby Moynihan

Happy surprise Thursday episode! We welcome Annabelle Gurwitch to the table, and she and Tom chat all about fun topics such as Cancer and Death. Seriously, though, it's a great discussion. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 315 - Annabelle Gurwitch

This week we welcome Nick Swardson to the table! He and Tom chat all about ghosts, as well as other, more corporeal things. Enjoy!

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Episode 314 - Nick Swardson

This week we welcome the incredible Aaron Chen  ⁨@AaronCh3n⁩  to the table! He and Tom chat all around the world. Enjoy!

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Episode 313 - Aaron Chen

This week we welcome Phil Rosenthal to the table! He and Tom talk about Phil's mom, the perfect cookie, and of course, diners. Enjoy!

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Episode 312 - Phil Rosenthal

Welcome back! This week we welcome Kenan Thompson to the table. He and Tom chat all things comedy, SNL, NYC, and plenty of other acronyms. Enjoy!

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Episode 311 - Kenan Thompson

Hi Breaking Bread Family! As an apology for the weird minute of silence in Rob's episode, please enjoy this ad-free, EXTENDED episode. For weekly extended episodes, head over to our Patreon!

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Episode 310 - Rob Riggle Extended Episode!

Hi Breaking Bread Family! Please skip to 1 minute 10 seconds for the episode start. We're so sorry about this error.

This week we welcome Rob Riggle to the table! He and Tom talk SNL, 9/11, Rob's new book, and so much more. Enjoy!

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Episode 309 - Rob Riggle

Welcome back friend-of-the-pod Craig Ferguson to the table! We're so glad to have him back. He brings his patented energy to talk about food and fun. Enjoy!
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Episode 308 - Craig Ferguson

This week we welcome Laura Benanti to the table! The Broadway legend talks everything from New York to LA, family, food, and fun. Enjoy!
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Episode 307 - Laura Benanti

This week Kevin Nealon joins Tom at the table. He stops by to talk about love, life, and comedy. Enjoy!

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305 - Kevin Nealon

This week Will Sasso joins us at the table! He and Tom chat all things food, fun, comedy, and wrestling. Enjoy!

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Episode 304 - Will Sasso

This week Jenny Zigrino joins us at the table! She and Tom talk about fun things like death and comedy.  Enjoy!

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Episode 303 - Jenny Zigrino

This week Andy Richter joins us at the table! He and Tom talk about food, fun, and friends. Enjoy!

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Episode 302 - Andy Richter

This week Mo Amer joins us at the table! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 301 - Mo Amer

Happy 300th episode! To celebrate we've got Jim Norton at the table. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 300 - Jim Norton

This week Kathleen Madigan joins us at the table to discuss drunk neighbors, Waymos, and Nashville. Happy holidays, and enjoy!

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Episode 299 - Kathleen Madigan

Today we've got Aparna Nancherla at the table. She and Tom talk about the difficult experience that sometimes is living life, the things that bring them joy, the foods of their youth, and of course, Aparna's new special, Hopeful Potato, out now on Dropout. Enjoy!

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Episode 298 - Aparna Nancherla

This week Connie Britton joins us at the table! She and Tom reminisce about their time in New York, becoming friends, industry success, and of course, raising children. Enjoy!

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Episode 297 - Connie Britton

This week, Jon Lovett  joins us at the table! He and Tom talk politics, superheroes, and how to become funny. Enjoy!

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Episode 296 - Jon Lovett

This week, Ian Edwards joins us at the table! He and Tom talk all about the evolution of comedy, proper airplane etiquette, and of course, Jamaican houses. Enjoy!

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Episode 295 - Ian Edwards

Happy Thanksgiving, Bread Breakers. This week Zoltan Kaszas joins us at the table to discuss food, fun, and fantasy. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week Jim stops by to chat about his comedy process, his new YouTube special, and gives out life advice. Enjoy!

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Episode 294 - Jim Gaffigan

This week Patton Oswald joins us at the table! He and Tom chat industry expectations, comedy in the social media age, and of course, Tom puts Patton's encyclopedic film knowledge to the test. Enjoy!

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Episode 293 - Patton Oswalt

This week Paul Feig joins us at the table to talk about his dapper wardrobe, his favorite gin martini, and of course, his new movie, The Housemaid (only in theaters December 19th).  Enjoy!

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Episode 292 - Paul Feig

Today Judd Apatow joins us at the table! He and Tom talk about his new book, his long history with comedy, and those pesky network execs. Enjoy!
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Episode 291 - Judd Apatow

Iliza joins Tom to sample sourdough, and chat about touring, making art, and how she's no longer giving out free tickets to friends and family.

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Episode 290 - Iliza Shlesinger

Today the hilarious Dan Soder joins us at the table! He talks criticizing Howard Stern, living above the subway, getting covid in Canada. Enjoy!

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Episode 289 - Dan Soder

Today Tig Notaro joins us at the table! Does she care about her appearance? Does she know how baseball works? Will her wife leave her for Tom? Everything gets answered today. 

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Episode 288 - Tig Notaro

Today, the incredible chef, Tara Punzone joins us at the table! Things are about to get really Italian. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 287 - Tara Punzone

Today Jim Jefferies joins us at the table! Tom and Jim discuss why Jim is not his wife's favorite Aussie, the art of crafting your opening joke, and who will be the last standing Beatle. Enjoy!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:01:01 Tour, Nambe, and Patreon Shout Out
0:02:28 Comedy specials and sitcoms
0:06:15 Two Limbs opening joke - Johnny Cash
0:13:00 Tour of the capital 
0:18:58 Jeff's resemblance
0:22:55 Jeff's wife's loves Chris Hemsworth 
0:25:01 Aussie Accent pros and cons
0:27:25 HIM movie
0:31:23 Uncomfortable moment and Aussie bread
0:34:33 Favorite cuisine around the world
0:40:13 Coming up with rules for life
0:44:30 Better Man Premiere 
0:45:33 Squarespace Ad 
0:48:27 Trade Coffee Ad 
0:50:06 Nambe shoutout 
0:51:02 Drunk audience members and 14 y/o boys
0:54:27 Last standing Beatle and meeting Ringo
1:00:12 Oasis 
1:02:17 Worst hair phase 
1:06:56 ICE
1:11:55 Becoming a citizen 
1:18:20 Life at 80
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Episode 286 - Jim Jefferies

Today on Breaking Bread Alex Edelman joins us at the table! He talks holding hands with a nervous flyer, wearing tefillins, and making pottery for Seth Rogen. He also opens up about the loss of his best friend and how he navigates the current state of the world. 

Alex is an Emmy and Tony Award winning comedian, actor and writer. Catch Alex in THE PAPER, streaming on Peacock now. 
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0:00:00 Intro
0:01:06 Best Bread
0:02:25 Agreeing with Trump 
0:04:30 Nervous flyers 
0:07:25 Tefillin
0:09:25 Eat anything made with love
0:11:04 Making pottery for Seth Rogen
0:13:45 Roomates and dealing with death of best friend
0:18:45 Support of friends during loss
0:20:20 Adam Brace's effect on Alex
0:26:09 Jerry Seinfeld came to Alex's broadway show
0:30:53 Starting at the Comedy Cellar young
0:35:14 Wikipedia obsession 
0:36:50 Writing and Acting in The Paper
0:46:30 Developing new hour
0:50:30 Tefillin p2
0:53:03 Getting tipsy off one drink 
0:56:08 The Great Outdoors, 2 week walk in Japan, National Parks
1:01:14 Uncomfortable moment
1:04:57 State of the world
1:13:45 Influences 
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Episode 285 - Alex Edelman

Today on Breaking Bread Nick Stoller joins us at the table! You know him from making every funny movie ever, but today we get a peak into the real Nick Stoller: the insanely talented baker. Sally from Sally's Baking Addiction, please step aside. We might just end the podcast here, it will be nearly impossible to top. Enjoy!

Check out Nick Stoller's show, PLATONIC. Season 2 now streaming on Apple TV + . Also follow Nick on Instagram for more baking content @nicholasstoller. 

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0:00:00 Cold Open
0:00:29 Tour & Nambe Shoutout
0:02:04 Nick Stoller Intro
0:04:04 Diving into baking
0:08:45 Croissants & Sally's baking addiction
0:11:00 Nick brought many treats
0:17:00 Baking conference in Japan 
0:18:56 Growing up in Miami
0:19:16 Chocolate croissants 
0:20:42 Growing up obsessed with comedy 
0:25:15 NY to LA, getting an agent 
0:26:56 Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel relationships
0:31:39 IQ Bar Ad
0:33:52 Butcher Box Ad
0:35:40 First time directing
0:39:45 Nick's Babka 
0:42:50 Platonic, working with Seth Rogen
0:48:33 Comedy stars yelling 
0:50:18 Awards shows, state of comedy 
0:52:07 Nick's creative process
0:55:20 Bad Magic 
0:59:01 Uncomfortable moment
1:00:33 Being decisive, writing is therapy
1:06:40 Privilege and criticism 
1:11:19 Perfect comedy movies
1:13:27 Booking Japan trip and bread & comedy
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Episode 284 - Nick Stoller

Today Tim Heidecker joins us at the table! He's here to address the topic on everyone's minds: his transitional lenses. Tim and Tom also discuss the relationship between wine and storytelling, things that make them laugh, and if you have to be a stoner to create stoner content. 

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0:00:00 Intro
0:01:02 Tour and Nambe Shoutout 
0:02:39 Factor Ad
0:05:01 Monarch Money Ad
0:07:08 Patreon Shoutout 
0:07:39 Transitional glasses and getting discovered 
0:12:38 Uncomfortable moment and AI
0:22:38 Wine and relationships 
0:23:17 Fans of each other
0:26:13 Getting into music
0:33:56 Laughing at things you make
0:36:25 Directing
0:40:08 Magic Castle 
0:41:29 Finding time to write
0:43:49 Colin Hanks 
0:45:27 Stoner content 
0:50:40 Reminiscing on bit
0:52:00 Office Hours Podcast
0:59:51 Big boy podcasters and Riot Comedy Festival
1:17:30 Speed funny round
1:20:00 Touring
1:22:40 Group chat
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Episode 283 - Tim Heidecker

Today Gary Vee joins us at the table! The two Jersey boys dive into all kinds of discussions - the best way to parent your children, how to start a business without any money, and how to use AI to make you money. Enjoy and take notes! 
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0:00:00 Intro
0:01:05 TomPapa.com and Patreon Shoutout
0:02:09 New Jersey 
0:03:40 Bread
0:04:45 Say hi to everyone in college - life is people
0:07:22 Talking about feelings, life then vs now
0:12:19 Don't tell kids that things don't matter
0:15:56 Other people's opinions, Twitter in 2007
0:22:50 Self esteem convo w/ kids
0:28:03 Hypocritical parents, parent's don't punish 
0:32:35 Balancing business and media, building business 
0:41:22 Moving people 
0:46:01 First step is social media, choosing niche
0:53:40 Uncomfortable moment 
0:57:03 Life isn't as bad as it seems 
59:00 Comedians 
1:00:00 Break the web app, idealizing young people 
1:04:20 AI revolution and financial opportunity 
1:07:19 Gary uses Chat 
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Episode 282 - Gary Vee

Today Spike Feresten joins us at the table! He's written for your favorite shows including Late Night with David Letterman and Seinfeld - and he's here to talk all things comedy! Tom talks with Spike about his many interests - collecting cars, playing live ball tennis, and designing watches. Enjoy! 

Check out Spike's podcast Spike's Car Radio. 

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0:00:00 Intro
0:01:02 TomPapa.com
0:01:57 Patreon Shoutout
0:02:27 Pressures of Spike's bread 
0:03:10 Seinfeld stopped Tom from golfing 
0:05:00 Collecting cars 
0:10:10 Paul Newman's flat loafs and Tom's fascination
 0:15:29 Comedy writing vs stand up 
0:17:00 Playing tennis, live ball
0:25:50 Writing for Letterman, Seinfeld 
0:30:50 Writing "Soup Nazi" episode and working with Larry and Jerry
0:40:10 Seinfeld bungalow and Hollywood magic 
0:42:00 IQ Bar ad 
0:44:05 Butcher Box ad
0:45:41 State of comedy in Hollywood
0:48:48 Fox late night show and cancellation 
1:01:02 Colbert cancellation 
1:06:12 Podcast - Spike's Car Radio
1:07:20 Personality of people who drive specific cars 
1:12:10 Uncomfortable moment 
1:14:32 Tom & family past Seinfeld and Spike driving Porsches
1:16:05 Father forcing fist fights
1:20:02 watching Friends and old Seinfeld episodes 
1:22:35 Designing watches 
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Episode 281 - Spike Feresten

Today Carrot Top joins us at the table! We have a comedy legend among us - Carrot Top shares stories of running into the most famous and beloved comedians of all time - Buddy Hackett, Phyllis Diller, Geroge Carlin, and more! He also shares about living and performing in Vegas for nearly 30 years! Enjoy!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:46 TomPapa.com Shoutout
0:01:40 Patreon Shoutout
0:02:12 Wildgrain Ad
0:02:57 Hecklers 
0:04:05 Meeting Phyllis Diller and Elton John
0:08:55 Running 
0:11:12 Becoming an institution in Vegas, being in Hacks 
0:17:20 Touring and finding audience in Vegas
0:20:58 George Carlin's advice
0:24:30 Bread
0:26:40 WildGrain Ad
0:28:59 Trade Coffee Ad
0:31:01 Shows evolvement 
0:41:30 NASA dad and going to college
0:47:07 Seeing Gallagher for the first time
0:50:15 Meeting Buddy Hackett and getting his advice
0:52:45 Seeing George Carlin backstage
0:57:45 Bill Hicks story
1:03:39 Terror of everyone laughing at you 
1:07:32 Uncomfortable moment
1:10:11 Meeting Milton Burrow in LA
1:12:11 Queen, Sting coming to shows 
1:17:00 Being a diva, rider 
1:21:10 Longevity of career
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Episode 280 - Carrot Top

Today on Breaking Bread Robby Hoffman joins us at the table! Would it kill her to have a moment?! She talks through the journey of growing up on welfare to creating her own HBO show! She also shares her opinions on they/them pronouns. Stay til the end to hear how her pedophile girlfriend and her go so lost they thought they might die. Enjoy!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:14 Tour Shoutout - TomPapa.Com
0:01:06 Patreon Shoutout 
0:01:39 Welcome and digging into bread
0:04:18 Robbie's having a moment 
0:06:22 Growing up poor and having money now
0:08:45 Meeting Kristen Stewart 
0:10:30 Growing up on welfare and one of 10 kids
0:15:26 Leaving NY to Montreal in the night 
0:22:00 Reading the Koran, Bible, and Torah 
0:24:09 Mother's strength, opinion of doctors 
0:33:00 Monarch Money Ad 
0:35:35 Mood Ad
0:38:38 Butcher Box Ad 
0:41:01 Government cutting resources for the poor
0:48:46 Emmy's outfit, marriage, no kids
0:52:18 Cat and dog - pets are not kids
0:54:27 They/them pronouns are not seamless 
1:00:50 Comfortable in own skin
1:04:03 Uncomfortable moment 
1:05:13 Dating a pedophile and getting lost in a near death snow storm 
1:12:30 Both cities and countries are horrifying 
1:13:10 Acting with Steve Carrell, Hacks, Untitled own project
1:14:20 Robby in her old age
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Episode 279 - Robby Hoffman

Today Dusty Slay joins us at the table! From living in a trailer park to having his own Netflix special, Dusty has lived a varied life. He talks driving drunk, comedy influences, and braiding his hair. Enjoy! 

Check out Dusty's Netflix special "Wet Heat" out now. 
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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:30 TomPapa.com
0:01:25 Patreon Shoutout
0:01:56 Dusty is tired, not a 10pm crowd
0:04:00 Special congrats
0:05:30 Hiring local openers 
0:07:13 Best and worst markets
0:09:16 Prom shows and high school shows
0:12:58 Living in Charleston, drinking and driving, and car accident
0:22:25 Fist fights and getting beat up
0:24:11 Getting into comedy, performing drunk
0:26:27 Dead pan comedy, Mitch Hedberg and Steve Martin influence
0:30:00 Comedy callbacks, improv, trucker hats
0:32:28 Trailer park jokes
0:35:25 Pop artists getting into country music 
0:41:07 Still vs sparkling water; scars
0:43:52 Living in a trailer park, getting shot with a bb gun
0:45:34 Uncomfortable moment
0:46:49 Kids growing up soft, getting stabbed with a pencil 
0:50:58 Being embarrassed to live in a trailer park and being the poor kid
0:54:11 Parenthood 
0:56:10 Life after parents divorce
0:57:17 Brushing hair, pigtails 
0:59:19 Breadwinner, Nate Bargatze movie
1:00:09 Cracker Barrel commercial 
1:02:05 Tractor work and farming
1:05:00 Phone calls 
1:05:30 Touring
1:06:56 Provolone and eating food from fans
1:08:00 Bread!
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Episode 278 - Dusty Slay

Today Tim Ferriss joins us at the table! We have an entrepreneur and investor on the program, Breaking Bread just got a whole lot smarter! Tim sheds light on diet, screen time, natural remedies, and much more! Tune in for his tips and tricks. Enjoy! 

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:39 Patreon Shoutout
0:01:29 Creating a card game, doom scrolling
0:04:21 Effects of covid, low information diet
0:10:40 Giving up caffeine 
0:14:21 Designing game
0:17:10 The No Book
0:27:21 Off the grid during vacation and cleaning inbox upon return
0:31:20 Illusion of self 
0:37:35 Uncomfortable moment
0:40:46 Factor Ad 
0:43:40 Fist fight as a bouncer 
0:49:05 Training your mind to remember your dreams 
0:50:00 Depression 
0:56:15 Supplements for brain clarity
0:59:01 Getting into the details 
1:00:06 Taking subscriptions vs natural/behavioral remedies 
1:07:02 Eating late and drinking alcohol
1:14:00 Dating and family 
1:16:24 Coyote game 
1:22:15 Duplicate blood tests 
1:23:45 Gas station order 
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Episode 277 - Tim Ferriss

Today Maria Bamford joins us at the table! Maria shares about her experience living in Altadena during the LA fires, how her neighbors saved her house, and why she still has conflicting feelings about them. She also talks touring and life with pugs. Stay tuned to hear how many pigeons she thinks she can carry. Enjoy! 

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:29 Patreon shoutout 
0:00:59 Wild Grain Ad
0:01:49 No corporations, only neighborhood book stores
0:04:51 Seinfeld lunch
0:06:39 Bread
0:08:28 Business of comedy 
0:13:53 Altadena fires, house saving story 
0:22:00 Hope of human beings, building new home
0:26:22 ICE raids
0:30:15 Breaking new hour
0:33:05 Peanut butter and pot roast, dreaming, carrying pigeons
0:37:56 IQ Bar Ad
0:40:16 Wild Grain Ad
0:42:26 Trade Coffee Ad 
0:44:46 Pug life
0:54:26 Getting mental health help
0:55:10 Touring near home 
0:58:10 Magic of LA
0:59:22 Uncomfortable moment
1:02:15 City vs country
1:03:10 Dog parks, noise bands, clowning 
1:05:10 Tour dates
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Episode 276 - Maria Bamford

Today Samantha Bee joins us at the table! Warning: things get steamy, we're talking menopause! Samantha shares about her tour How To Survive Menopause and why connecting with her audiences is so precious. Tom and Sam also discuss the real reason Colbert got cancelled and why Sam will be topless in Ibiza any day now. Enjoy! 

Check out Samantha's podcast "Choice Words with Samantha Bee" and catch her on tour "How To Survive Menopause."

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:40 Patreon Shoutout
0:01:05 Touring, The Hamptons, and lakes
0:04:05 How to survive menopause
0:13:26 Connection to audiences
0:16:05 Comedy is saying uncomfortable things
0:17:15 Not publicly engaging in politics 
0:22:52 Why Colbert got cancelled 
0:30:35 Bread, cooking, salad
0:33:50 Getting started with sourdough starter
0:36:50 Butcher Box Ad
0:39:29 Scars, moles, surviving in the woods
0:43:59 Recurring dreams, malaria pills, and bug bites
0:48:15 Bats, country vs city
0:50:34 Uncomfortable moment
0:52:58 Coldplay concert
0:55:10 Sam at 80 years old, topless in Ibiza 
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Episode 275 - Samantha Bee

Today on Breaking Bread Cedric the Entertainer joins us at the table! Cedric talks The Kings of Comedy, being the life of the party, and even busts out a few tunes. Tom may or not be considering stealing Cedric's look. Enjoy! 
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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:18 Patreon shout out
0:00:42 Welcome and bread
0:03:13 AC BBQ, Century City restaurant, Arby's
0:08:11 Brussel Sprouts come back
0:09:20 Mother and childhood 
0:12:30 The "old way" of sports
0:14:14 Factor Ad
0:15:59 IQ Bar Ad
0:18:11 Using your "funny" growing up
0:22:37 High school musicals (Cedric sings)
0:25:25 The original Jake from State Farm
0:29:20 First comedy competition and first bit 
0:33:05 Uncomfortable moment
0:35:35 Cedric brings the party on the plane
0:37:27 Ticklish and charm
0:39:50 The Kings of Comedy history 
0:49:52 Sitcom life
0:52:20 Touring and life on the road
0:59:10 Vacation life, recurring dreams, being famous 1:01:45 Life at 80 years old 
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Episode 274 - Cedric The Entertainer

Today on Breaking Bread Gabby Reece joins us at the table! Gabby is a former professional volleyball player and Tom has a lot to learn. Her advice on saunas and talking to strangers has changed his life for the better. Today they talk weight loss tips, sleeping separation, and more. Enjoy!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:27 Patreon Shoutout
0:00:50 How they met
0:02:35 Making bread in garages
0:04:35 Tom's bread products 
0:06:25 Talking to strangers
0:10:00 Saunas 
0:15:01 Bad smells, surprises 
0:17:13 Low dose nicotine  pouches, vaping
0:21:54 IQ Bar Ad
0:23:54 Trade Coffee Ad 
0:25:55 Food habits and weight loss tips 
0:32:02 Sleep separation
0:35:40 Robes 
0:37:10 Tip from Tommy
0:39:00 Waking up and being in the same gear as your partner
0:43:26 Cheat days
0:44:39 Uncomfortable moment
0:47:50 Superpowers: having a sense of people 
0:49:49 Training dolphins in a circus in Mexico
0:52:00 Growing up on an island 
0:54:05 Pursuing vs being
0:56:00 Arguments with kids
0:57:53 Navigating guests 
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Episode 273 - Gabby Reece

The week on Breaking Bread Kerri Kenney-Silver joins us at the table! She talks starring in the hit show The Four Seasons (based on the 1981 film), the audition process, and working with Steve Carrell. Tom and Kerri also trade stories of almost getting kidnapped and much more. Enjoy!  

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:58 Patreon Shoutout
0:01:22 Wild Grain Ad
0:02:31 Welcome, fried clams, and NYC
0:05:26 Almost getting kidnapped 
0:08:45 Seeing theatre growing up and inflation
0:11:21 The Four Seasons film
0:15:00 Auditioning for Four Seasons 
0:22:15 Niecy Nash audition for Reno 911! 
0:25:00 The State
0:29:10 Wild Grain Ad
0:31:58 Butcher Box Ad
0:34:10 Peewee Herman doc, friendship, and influence
0:43:15 NY vs LA
0:46:00 Uncomfortable moment
0:47:54 Acting in The Four Season 
0:51:10 The State to Reno transition
0:56:35 Just acting vs showrunning
1:00:02 Closeted gluten allergy and eating habits
1:04:10 Working out
1:05:22 Band, ticklish, snakes
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Episode 272 - Kerri Kenney-Silver

This week on Breaking Bread Steph Tolev joins us at the table! Tom and Steph discuss her new -first ever- Netflix special and the importance of not looking wet. They also dive into social media trolls, bar fights, and body ailments. Perhaps the most wild development: Tom might start wearing jumpsuits. Enjoy! 

Check out Steph's new Netflix special Filth Queen streaming now! 

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0:00:00 Intro
0:01:00 Patreon Shout out
0:01:24 Steph's new special: Filth Queen & Bill Burr 
0:03:20 Social media and filming in public
0:06:50 Trolls on social media
0:08:10 Getting jacked for special 
0:12:36 You can't look wet
0:14:32 Building out jokes 
0:17:02 Opening of special in Fenway
0:19:25 Body ailments before big events
0:21:18 Hinge story 
0:25:55 Comedy influences & competitive dance
0:29:05 Audience member's saying "no"
0:30:31 Factor Ad
0:32:55 Lumped up
0:34:00 Gnarly bar brawl
0:36:15 Uncomfortable moment & jumpsuits
0:40:12 Scars
0:42:00 Reversing down driveways & first cars
0:42:47 Being Canadian and comedians being deported
0:46:28 Ticklish and having kids
0:50:40 Working on new hour and getting sprayed in Barcelona
0:51:55 Back to jumpsuits and creeps
0:55:55 Touring, openers, and creepy men after shows
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Episode 271 - Steph Tolev

Today Jameela Jamil joins us at the table for a bonus episode! She talks getting discovered, the power of saying "yes", and how she almost killed herself with RAID. Enjoy!

Check out Jameela's podcast Wrong Turns, wherever you podcast. 
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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:32 Patreon Shoutout
0:00:55 Lighter space
0:04:03 How scary is the world? 
0:08:00 Cake and overwhelming flavors
0:08:48 American food
0:11:16 Drugs & alcohol
0:12:00 Not having kids, maternal instinct
0:14:50 Dogs
0:15:53 Ronald McDonald 
0:16:42 Master of 3 dishes
0:19:00 Cleaning during parties
0:21:05 Parents & needing to feel useful 
0:23:14 Politicians & wasps 
0:24:10 Horrific RAID story
0:28:06 Surviving in the woods
0:28:57 Did not want to be in Hollywood
0:33:20 Saying yes
0:36:00 Substack and dealing with death
0:45:02 Uncomfortable moment
0:47:33 Instagram
0:48:40 Scars from curry
0:49:50 Indian food in LA
0:51:00 Uncomfortable run ins with famous people
0:53:03 Barbara Streisand & George Clooney
0:56:32 80 year old Jameela & the elderly 
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Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry.

Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix!

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Episode 270 - Jameela Jamil

Today Fortune Feimster joins us at the table! At this point, 6 years into the radio show, she's basically Breaking Bread family. These old pals discuss ADD, going through tough times, and whether or not they would feel comfortable sharing a bunk bed (one member of this duo is definitely more into it). Enjoy!

Check out Fortune in Fubar S2 now streaming on Netflix!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:21 Patreon Shoutout
0:00:45 Welcome and radio show
0:02:55 ADD made worse with Zoom
0:06:20 Working harder than most
0:08:11 Fubar S2
0:10:15 WAJ Intern
0:12:45 Tom's famous lemon pasta
0:13:44 Going through divorce and mom's cancer diagnosis 
0:23:00 Bringing the mood down
0:24:24 IQBar Ad
0:27:29 Fist fights 
0:29:14 Coming up in comedy and coming out
0:36:35 James Gandolfini
0:37:25 Ghosts and haunting Tom Cruise
0:39:15 Close relationship with grandma 
0:44:30 Grandma's passing 
0:51:44 Uncomfortable moment
0:54:55 Good business mind
0:58:47 Drinking & podcasting
1:00:17 Joe is delightful 
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Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry.

Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix!

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Episode 269 - Fortune Feimster

This week Justin Willman joins us at the table! It's magical! Justin shares how he got his start in magic after breaking both his arms, how he builds out his tricks, and reveals if he plants audience members. Enjoy! 

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0:00:00 Intro
0:01:10 Patreon Shoutout 
0:01:40 Welcome & First meeting 
0:03:40 The Wilman black tee 
0:05:35 Justin's new special 
0:10:10 Debunking tricks and plants
0:12:12 Starting magic at 12 after breaking both arms 
0:19:02 Starting young & Kings of Comedy
0:21:20 Overhearing magician hurting bird after bad set 
0:23:48 Learning about human behavior from deceiving humans 
0:28:54 Getting stumped 
0:29:34 Magician influences 
0:32:53 Rising up with comedians 
0:35:14 IQ Bar Ad 
0:38:07 Butcher Box Ad 
0:40:34 Magic history 
0:42:49 Traumatic kids bday party bird experience 
0:44:30 Rabbits 
0:47:48 Uncomfortable moment 
0:54:00 Magic Castle 
0:56:26 Coming up with a new hour 
0:57:38 Lucky playing card trick 
0:59:42 First magic Netflix special and showing the audience
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Episode 268 - Justin Willman

This week Michael Kosta joins us at the table! What could be better than a pro tennis player turned comedian?! Michael and Tom discuss the absurdity and beauty of living in big cities, eating trash standing up, why Butterfingers needs new publicity. Enjoy! 

Check out Michael Kosta’s new book: Lucky Loser and catch him on The Daily Show! 

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:42 Patreon shout out
0:01:24 Baking bread
0:04:27 NYC is horrible for playing tennis 
0:06:45 Western adoption of Yoga
0:07:50 Living in NYC vs LA
0:16:23 Having kids and hanging onto memories
0:20:13 Moral dilemmas on criminals 
0:27:00 Rewriting covid 19
0:30:50 Do you like people?
0:33:00 What doe Jon Stewart smell like?
0:33:40 Last Bottle Wine Ad
0:35:27 Magic Mind Ad 
0:38:22 Eating trash standing up
0:40:38 Tennis career 
0:49:55 Finding balance in life
0:52:50 if you have a plan B you're in trouble
0:55:13 Uncomfortable moment - pickleball 
0:58:53 Having conversations while washing dishes
1:00:53 Grandpa's probably dead
1:05:26 Butterfingers and added sugar
1:11:55 Teaching kids tennis 
1:13:20 US Open and favorite jokes from book
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Episode 267 - Michael Kosta

The incredibly talented Carol Leifer joins us at the table! Everything Carol touches seems to turn to gold - Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and now Hacks. Carol shares behind the scenes stories of writing for each of these hit shows. She also discusses why kids can absolutely not be at her stand up shows. Enjoy! 

Check out Carol's new book How to Write a Speech at Barnes and Noble. 

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0:00:39 Patreon shout out
0:01:09 Wild Grain Ad 
0:01:54 TomPapa.com 
0:02:58 Bread and bombing on stage
0:05:31 Comedians are good in emergency situations 
0:09:13 The loudest snack is Pirate's Booty
0:11:00 Corporates 
0:12:33 Stand up before writing and being funny
0:16:00 First open mics
0:20:08 Carol's new book and giving speeches
0:29:15 Best writing job - Seinfeld 
0:33:05 Larry David 
0:35:00 Mixture of Jerry & Larry and idea generation
0:40:45 Trade Coffee Ad 
0:43:27 Wild Grain Ad 
0:45:30 IQ Bar Ad
0:48:44 Italian 
0:53:04 Carol thinks Tom can't dance
0:55:25 Ketchup and ranch 
0:56:45 Working on the Oscars 
1:00:50 Uncomfortable moment 
1:02:50 Writing for Hacks and other projects 
1:08:35 Being a woman in comedy
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Episode 266 - Carol Leifer

This week on Breaking Bread Mike Birbiglia joins us at the table! Two Italian comedians in one booth - what could go wrong?! Tom and Mike share old Comedy Cellar stories, discuss thoughts on the Pope, and whether or not they would feel comfortable sharing a sleeping bag. Enjoy! 

Check out Mike's new special The Good Life on Netflix May 27th. 

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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:27 Patreon Shoutout 
0:00:56 Tom and Cynthia's support of Mike
0:03:04 Mike and Tom's "falling out"
0:04:00 Bread! 
0:05:08 Mike's new special and serious topics in stand up
0:09:00 Greg Giraldo and hot takes
0:13:04 Italian upbringing 
0:14:47 Comedy Cellar insults 
0:17:47 Permission to laugh at serious topics 
0:19:33 Touring with topics you're currently going through
0:22:06 Not showing special to father 
0:26:45 Advice for being a parent
0:28:52 Last Bottle Wines Ad 
0:32:15 TomPapa.com
0:32:53 Dreams that come true and telepathy 
0:34:25 Meeting the Pope
0:38:00 Uncomfortable Moment 
0:42:25 Therapy and bad breakup
0:47:35 Mike's wife is a poet - Jokes & Poems
0:50:47 Shhh Patreon
0:51:13 Not having more children
0:52:58 Reaction to Catholic upbringing and meeting the Pope
0:57:07 Silly questions 
0:58:23 Angry Mike and getting in fights
1:04:04 Writing and 80 year old Mike
1:08:08 The Good Life backdrop painting 
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Episode 265 - Mike Birbiglia

This week Atsuko Okatsuka joins us at the table! It's never a great sign when Ira Glass informs you that you have a story worth telling, which is exactly what happened to Atsuko. She discusses life in Japan, being kidnapped by her grandma and moving to the US. She also shares how she found out she wasn't married to her "husband." Enjoy!

Check out Atsuko's upcoming special FATHER on Hulu June 13th. 
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0:00:42 Welcome and second time on podcast
0:01:43 Bread 
0:03:00 Atsuko's new special "FATHER" 
0:05:20 Japan 
0:11:32 Downtown LA 
0:14:42 Atsuko did not know she wasn't married for years 
0:20:13 Special set design
0:21:39 Atsuko's relationship with her father
0:24:03 Ira Glass
0:26:32 Grandma kidnapping
0:30:40 Japanese 
0:31:56 Taiwan to London pipeline 
0:35:25 Bad smells 
0:36:38 FACTOR Ad 
0:38:30 Uncomfortable moment 
0:46:00 Scars 
0:48:33 Tracking the moon
0:51:10 Atsuko at 80 and finding friends 
0:56:02 Celiac
0:58:28 Condiments and masseuses 
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Episode 264 - Atsuko Okatsuka

The hilarious Aaron Weber joins us at the table! Fresh off his first ever special and fresh off a flight from Nashville, Aaron sits down with Tom to discuss comedy, football, and belly buttons. Typical table talk. Enjoy! 

Check out Aaron Weber's special Signature Dish right here on YouTube! 
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0:00:45 Welcome and suitcases
0:02:08 Aaron's Special Signature Dish 
0:04:22 Confidence and high school
0:07:18 Getting into stand up and comedy
0:12:08 Kids
0:14:10 Legendary hotdogs
0:17:28 The whole country is going to bed 
0:19:17 Silly questions - amusement parks, embarrassment
0:27:47 Animals 
0:30:34 Touring and Nate Bargatze 
0:33:37 Robes, hunting, Catholicism 
0:41:38 Uncomfortable moment 
0:45:39 Veganism and diets 
0:47:00 High school antics 
0:52:23 Sports
0:55:21 Advertising 
0:57:42 Belly buttons
0:59:22 Half hour special 
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Episode 263 - Aaron Weber

This week Ike Barinholtz joins us at the table! He's a renaissance man! He writes, acts, AND cooks. He's so skilled, his talents rubbed off on his father who starred in Jury Duty. Tom and Ike discuss the future of Hollywood, possibly starring in a movie together, and share their favorite recipes! Enjoy!
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0:00:23 Wild Grain Ad
0:01:17 AI and appearance
0:05:25 Running Point & The Studio
0:10:32 Working w Seth & Cast of The Studio
0:13:55 Future of Hollywood
0:22:10 New ideas
0:26:45 Ike's dad becoming an actor on Jury Duty
0:39:00 YouTube algorithm
0:40:05 Cooking chicken cutlets
0:42:39 Drink of choice
0:44:45 Cooking growing up & in Amsterdam
0:46:08 Wild Grain Ad
0:48:19 TomPapa.com
0:49:02 Trade Coffee Ad
0:52:27 Uncomfortable moment
0:55:56 Bad news doesn't travel in Hollywood
0:58:00 Roasted potatoes recipe and cooking
1:03:07 Lemon pasta
1:06:48 Ozempic
1:08:38 Running Point
1:13:07 Ike's "other" projects
1:14:39 Chile Colorado
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Episode 262 - Ike Barinholtz

This week comedian, banjo player, and history buff Ed Helms joins us at the table! Ed and Tom discuss some of history's biggest snafu's and the fact that somehow, we always make it through. Ed also shares about some of the biggest moments in his career: The Daily Show, The Hangover, and let's face it, probably his appearance on this podcast. If you were waiting for Tom to bring up Wacky Packs in casual conversation, it's your lucky day. Enjoy! Check out Ed's new book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups, out now! Check out Factor: Factormeals.com/PAPA50off and use code PAPA50off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. ----------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:54 Factor Ad 0:01:36 TomPapa.com 0:02:25 Patreon 0:03:38 Ed's Podcast and book, SNAFU 0:06:10 Research and fascination with history 0:08:53 You can't throw away National Geographic's 0:10:53 Wacky Packs 0:14:20 We always make it through 0:21:18 Baking bread and banjos 0:29:12 NY stand up early days and The Daily Show 0:32:26 Writing a book is dense 0:34:32 Continuity police 0:35:22 Factor Ad 0:37:16 The Hangover journey 0:46:15 Silly questions 0:49:26 Government run mistakes 0:56:45 Uncomfortable moment 0:58:55 Back to silly questions 1:02:20 Returning to a quiet life ----------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry.   Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Patreon - Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #edhelms #theoffice   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 261 - Ed Helms

This week Keegan-Michael Key joins us at the table! Keegan and Tom take a deep dive into the history of comedy, sketch vs improv, and evergreen jokes. Don't worry they talk about other things too like: bats, aura rings, and living in trees. Enjoy! Check out Keegan's audio book, “The History of Sketch Comedy,” out now! -------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:50 Patreon and TomPapa.com Shout Out 0:02:53 Welcome and "The History of Sketch Comedy" Book 0:06:45 Fart jokes 0:09:25 Key & Peele Substitute teacher sketch 0:12:52 Elle Key's many talents 0:14:56 Growing up in Detroit and father 0:19:40 Silly questions 0:23:19 Baked goods 0:23:53 Does sketch stand the test of time? 0:29:27 Interviewing Mel Brooks 0:32:30 Topical jokes, humanity, & the past 0:39:45 Dreaming of bats 0:42:13 Tree, cave, or Staten Island 0:46:30 Aura rings and sleep 0:49:43 Throwing pitch for Detroit Tigers 0:54:54 Improv vs sketch 1:06:06 Betting & Sports stories 1:08:07 Importance of history of comedy 1:13:54 Uncomfortable moment 1:14:50 Returning to sketch 1:16:30 In next season of "Only Murders in the Building" & "Play Dirty" movie -------------------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Patreon - Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa Radio, Podcasts and more - https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa   #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 260 - Keegan-Michael Key

This week Tim Dillon joins us at the table! Good news, he has an opinion on everything: NY vs LA, the stock market crash, Joe Rogen's influence on the election, and much more. Enjoy! Check out Tim's new Netflix special on 4/15, "I'm Your Mother". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:32 Patreon 0:01:22 New York vs LA 0:05:33 Stock Market Crash, Tariffs, & Real Estate 0:12:15 Bread & The Bronx Breakfast 0:19:54 RFK Jr. 0:24:55 Podcaster's influence on the election 0:28:27 JD Vance on Tim's podcast 0:31:55 Covering politics on Tim Dillon podcast 0:35:55 Silly questions 0:40:05 Tim's new special 0:43:20 Uncomfortable moment 0:44:44 Back to silly questions 0:49:50 Anxiety attacks 0:51:58 Future of Hollywood 0:56:38 Post covid life and bounce back 1:01:10 Goodbyes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Patreon - Patreon.com/breakingbreadwithtompapa Radio, Podcasts and more - https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa   #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #timdillon #rfkjr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 259 - Tim Dillon

This week Kevin Bacon joins us at the (New York) table! He reflects on the massive success he's had from Animal House to Footloose to JFK. He recalls the jump from waiting tables to being on a private jet with Liza Minnelli! Catch his latest work, The Bondsman now streaming on Prime Video. Enjoy! Go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA or use promo code PAPA to get $30 off your first box PLUS free croissants. -------------------- 0:00:00 Intro Teaser 0:01:00 Patreon 0:02:05 Wild Grain Ad 0:02:57 Welcome & Bread 0:05:19 Eagles 0:08:26 Los Angeles 0:11:55 Being a "New York actor" 0:14:48 Growing up & wanting to be famous 0:18:00 Turning down a tv show 0:20:22 Animal House & Soap Operas 0:22:50 Always thinking about the next thing 0:24:50 Supportive parents 0:26:00 Retirement is not in sight 0:27:20 The Bondsman and Kevin's different gears 0:29:00 Not having a signature "thing" 0:31:10 Wild Grain Ad 033:34 She's Having a Baby & Planes, Trains, and Automobiles 0:38:00 Footloose fame and learning to dance 0:50:13 JFK 0:53:10 Sirens 0:54:17 Carrying the role 0:55:47 Uncomfortable moment 0:57:03 Playing real people 0:58:35 Oliver Stone 1:00:00 Directors 1:02:47 Touring, The Bondman & Writing Songs 1:09:10 Touring 1:10:30 Gratitude for career & family ------------------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa   #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #kevinbacon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 258 - Kevin Bacon

This week on Breaking Bread Seth Rogen joins us at the table! He discusses all things about his new Apple+ series, The Studio - the inspiration, finding the humor in Hollywood studio execs, and having no one to blame but himself for creating difficult filming situations. He also shares an INSANE story about filming with a real tiger and fearing death. A true comedy legend. Enjoy! The Studio is available to stream on Apple TV+ now! New episodes out every Wednesday. Subscribe to our Patreon to get extended episodes early, behind the scenes content, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa ------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:15 Meeting & parties 0:02:05 Baking bread 0:03:34 The Studio, beauty of LA filming at WB 0:06:40 Cinematography, composition, comedy 0:11:40 Episodic television  0:15:30 List of questions 0:16:22 Shooting with a real tiger 0:21:45 The Interview controversy 0:24:05 Directing and creating the situations you live through 0:25:24 Growing up loving comedy 0:28:44 Writing jokes at 13 years old 0:31:30 Judd Apatow world 0:32:25 Evan Goldberg, comedy boom 0:36:45 Silly questions and homeware line 0:37:42 Vanderpump pug 0:39:30 Eating out 0:41:05 Not having kids 0:41:47 The Studio, finding the humor in studio execs 0:45:00 Testing projects 0:48:22 Uncomfortable moment 0:50:10 Canada, moving to LA 0:53:50 Comedy is always hard 0:57:30 Building production company 1:00:35 Writing, directing, producing 1:01:23 Thank you's ------------------------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Patreon - Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa Radio, Podcasts and more - https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa   #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #sethrogen #thestudio #appletv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 257 - Seth Rogen

This week the infamous Chelsea Handler joins us at the table. We get to break bread with Chelsea just minutes after she received the news that her new book hit NYT #1 best seller! She also shares about her new special, always knowing she'd be famous, and learning how to control her reactions. Can't get enough? Subscribe to Breaking Bread With Tom Papa's new Patreon to watch the extended episode, plus more bonus content! Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, six-time New York Times best-selling author and advocate. Check out her new Netflix special, The Feeling and her new book, I'll Have What She's Having, both available now!  0:00:00 Intro 0:01:00 Welcome & #1 NYT best selling book 0:02:11 Therapy, grit, and anger 0:08:00 Don't resist reality 0:09:09 Chelsea's special: The Feeling 0:11:05 Stardom and New Jersey 0:15:00 Disappointing parents 0:19:15 Jersey Shore and Martha's Vineyard 0:20:40 Letter to children: how to behave 0:26:11 New Jersey highschool 0:27:18 Writing, European tour 0:29:25 Jo Koy Relationship 0:32:25 Parties 0:35:00 Relationships & Being a free spirit 0:36:00 Bread 0:37:00 Ozempic 0:38:50 Drinking 0:41:30 Fame beginnings 0:44:25 Writing this book for women 0:48:05 Men on confident women & Daily Show 0:53:00 Destructive gossip & microaggressions 0:55:45 Pausing before reacting 0:56:45 Mallorca and vacationing 1:00:47 Thank you's 1:01:59 Patreon  Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #chelseahandler #netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 256 - Chelsea Handler

This week on Breaking Bread the hilarious Retta joins us at the table! She shares about getting her start in stand up, transitioning into acting, and hosting her show on HGTV. We even get the behind the scenes scoop of some crazy houses she's filmed at. As fellow New Jerseyans Tom & Retta also bond over home cooked meals growing up. Enjoy! For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA to start your subscription. Get 40% off your first order with Trade at https://www.drinktrade.com/papa Check out Retta's show, Ugliest House in America, on HGTV.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro Song 0:00:15 Wild Grain Ad 0:01:05 Tompapa.com 0:01:47 Welcome & eating bread 0:02:49 Traveling shows 0:03:44 Funky smells in houses 0:06:20 Pressure of Hosting & Ugliest House in America 0:09:44 Retta's personality & navigating HGTV 0:12:30 Standup into acting  0:14:28 Grass Valley, CA house & SangRETTA  0:17:04 New Jersey & moving out  0:19:45 Singing, religion, and musicals 0:24:45 Family & brother who is a sneaker head 0:27:15 Handbag obsession 0:32:29 Wild Grain Ad  0:34:08 Trade Coffee Ad 0:36:04 Liberian food growing up 0:38:00 North Carolina open mics 0:42:00 Moving to LA 0:43:38 Moesha 0:45:42 Stand up & creativity 0:49:47 Slackers audition 0:52:00 LA & the industry 0:56:57 Uncomfortable moment 0:58:29 Proud parents & cooking 1:02:49 New season of Ugliest House in America 1:05:30 Crazy house story  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #retta #parksandrec #newjersey #housedesign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 255 - Retta

This week on Breaking Bread, Tom is an absolute fangirl because the legendary Chris Bianco joins us in the studio. They discuss how comedy and baking both have the ability to comfort people in times of need. Chris shares about his efforts to help people during the LA fires. He even handles Tom's bread like an old grandma - but - does he give Tom his stamp of approval? We still don't know. Enjoy! Check out one of Chris Bianco's many restaurants! https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/ Visit Factormeals.com/factorpodcast to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #chrisbianco #pizza #pizzeria #eggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.