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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.
Episodes
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaP.J. Byrne: Sylvester Stallone’s Greater-Than-Fiction Story
P.J. Byrne sits down with Tom for stories from I Play Rocky, The Rainmaker, Coyote vs. Acme and The Wolf of Wall Street. Along the way, they discuss why Los…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaJudd Apatow: Documenting Norm Macdonald and Maria Bamford
Judd Apatow sits down with Tom Papa for a warm, funny conversation about Norm Macdonald, Maria Bamford and a lifetime spent preserving comedy. Along the way…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaMark Cuban: Insurance Companies Are Not Your Friend
Mark Cuban joins Tom Papa to reveal what really happens after a Shark Tank deal, explain why AI will transform work, and break down the problems hidden inside…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaJosh Johnson: Elon Musk Hecklers and Changing Minds
Josh Johnson talks with Tom Papa about developing his stand-up voice, hosting The Daily Show and why creative skill cannot be outsourced to AI. He also…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaMax Amini: A Joke for Every Country
Max Amini joins Tom Papa to talk about building a global stand-up audience through crowd work, curiosity and comedy in both English and Farsi. He shares…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaChuck Lorre: A Life in Sitcoms
Chuck Lorre joins Tom Papa to talk about his book Sitcom and the improbable road from aspiring songwriter to one of television’s most influential comedy…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaZach Zucker: Turning Stamptown into a Netflix Special
Tom sits down with Zach Zucker for a freewheeling conversation about cheating on the ACT, finding his artistic home in French clown school and bringing his…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaBrian Posehn: The Big Bang Theory Spinoff
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaMilan Patel: Growing Up Running a Motel
Milan Patel and Tom trade stories about motel guests, hotel etiquette, Hinge, public pools, TSA PreCheck, and the strange calculations people make during…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaMilan Patel: Growing Up Running a Motel
Milan Patel and Tom trade stories about motel guests, hotel etiquette, Hinge, public pools, TSA PreCheck, and the strange calculations people make during…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaSam Morril: Why Happiness Hurt His Stand-Up
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaSam Morril: Why Happiness Hurt His Stand-Up
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaBedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia
Tom sits down with Azniv Korkejian for a conversation about growing up between Saudi Arabia and the United States, turning nostalgia into songs, and…
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Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia
Tom sits down with Azniv Korkejian for a conversation about growing up between Saudi Arabia and the United States, turning nostalgia into songs, and…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaBilly Gardell: The Health Decision That Sent Him Back to Open Mics
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaBilly Gardell: The Health Decision That Sent Him Back to Open Mics
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 347 - Sarah Tiana
Sarah Tiana and Tom trade stories about difficult rooms, Dodgers jokes, writing for sports television, and finding meaningful ideas without making comedy feel…
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Episode 347 - Sarah Tiana
Sarah Tiana and Tom trade stories about difficult rooms, Dodgers jokes, writing for sports television, and finding meaningful ideas without making comedy feel…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 346 - Jo Koy
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…
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Episode 346 - Jo Koy
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…
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Episode 345 - Pete Holmes
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 345 - Pete Holmes
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 344 - Dan Ahdoot
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 344 - Dan Ahdoot
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…
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Episode 343 - Jeff Arcuri
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 343 - Jeff Arcuri
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 342 - Gianmarco Soresi
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 342 - Gianmarco Soresi
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…
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Episode 341 - David Wain
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…
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Episode 341 - David Wain
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…
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Episode 340 - Jenna Fischer
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 340 - Jenna Fischer
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 339 - Todd Glass
This week we welcome Todd Glass to the table! He and Tom chat all about comedy, touring, and writing. Plus food, of course! Enjoy! Our thanks to: Factor! Head…
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Episode 339 - Todd Glass
This week we welcome Todd Glass to the table! He and Tom chat all about comedy, touring, and writing. Plus food, of course! Enjoy! Our thanks to: Factor! Head…
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Episode 338 - Ali Siddiq
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…
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Episode 338 - Ali Siddiq
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 337 - Leslie Jones
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! Our thanks to: Jack Archer!…
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Episode 337 - Leslie Jones
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! Our thanks to: Jack Archer!…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 336 - Jake Johnson
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…
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Episode 336 - Jake Johnson
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 335 - Joe Dombrowski
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 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 334 - Sheng Wang
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! Our thanks to…
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Episode 334 - Sheng Wang
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! Our thanks to…
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Episode 333 - Oliver Cooper
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! Our thanks to…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 333 - Oliver Cooper
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! Our thanks to…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 332 - Dan Mintz
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…
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Episode 332 - Dan Mintz
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…
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Episode 331 - Noah Galuten
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…
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Episode 331 - Noah Galuten
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…
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Episode 330 - Matt Rogers
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 330 - Matt Rogers
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 329 - Jamie Lee
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
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 328 - Taylor Tomlinson
This week friend of the pod Taylor Tomlinson @taylortomlinsoncomedy is back to break more bread! She and Tom talk about comedy inspirations, growing up…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 328 - Taylor Tomlinson
This week friend of the pod Taylor Tomlinson @taylortomlinsoncomedy is back to break more bread! She and Tom talk about comedy inspirations, growing up…
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Episode 327 - Mark Bittman
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 327 - Mark Bittman
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…
Breaking Bread with Tom PapaEpisode 326 - Sarah Sherman
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…
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Episode 326 - Sarah Sherman
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…