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Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
by Headgum
Comedian Tom Papa mixes comedy and carbs for hilarious and revealing conversations with a wide range of talented guests. Served fresh weekly.
Episodes
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Josh 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 explains how Comedy Band Camp turns a live show into a community experience and why even a great set cannot silence a comedian's self-doubt.…
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Max 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 stories from growing up in Iran, directing James the Second and shaping a live show that changes with every room. They also discuss his upcoming...
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Chuck 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 creators. They dig into Two and a Half Men and the Charlie Sheen years Chuck admits he was in denial about, The Big Bang Theory, Roseanne…
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Zach 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 creative family to Netflix with Stamptown. Zach also explains the Iams voiceovers keeping the operation alive and the full-circle moment that...
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Brian 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 show from the Big Bang Theory universe. They also get into Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Deadpool, creator-owned comics, and the joy of…
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Milan 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 flight delays. Plus, Milan Patel talks about The Paper, his upcoming dates with Anthony Jeselnik, and why Cybertrucks may have finally found...
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Sam 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 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…
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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 discovering a new sense of presence through parenthood. Azniv Korkejian also shares plans for her upcoming tour and the eclectic musical influences...
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Billy 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 last-chance audition that became Mike & Molly, the lessons of James Burrows, and the family relationships that keep Billy grounded as he returns…
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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 like a lecture. Sarah Tiana also shares her elaborate slot-machine routine and discusses Women’s Sports Now on ESPN. Learn more about your...
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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 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...
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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 also talk about faith, parenthood, life in Ojai, status anxiety, and Pete Holmes's first children's book, Spells to Cast on Your Parents....
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Episode 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 alive. They also get into wine snobbery, a spectacular dinner with Ralph Macchio, Broadway disappointments, New York food lines, and the...
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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 helped him trust his comedy. They get into rough tapings, online success, creative anxiety, and why a new joke landing still beats...
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Episode 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. Laughs abound! Enjoy! Our thanks to: ASPCA Pet Insurance! Visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/PAPA to explore care options. Monarch!…
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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 raising kids. Enjoy! Our thanks to: IQ Bar: Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message 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 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....
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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 to FACTORMEALS.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies…
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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, fatherhood. Enjoy! Our thanks to: Monarch: Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code PAPA at...
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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! Go to JackArcher.com, and use promo code GETJACK for 15% off your first order, and see why thousands of people have given the Jetsetter…
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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 Los Angeles. Enjoy! Our thanks to: IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates...
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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! Our thanks to: IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Factor!...
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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: Square! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/papa! #squarepod Monarch! Start your free trial and get 50%…
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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 Leesa! Go to leesa.com and use my promo code PAPA for plus $50 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See...
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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, and more. Enjoy! Our thanks to IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may...
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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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices See 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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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 Awards! Enjoy! Our thanks to Sheath. The underwear of legends. Go to https://www.sheath.com/PAPA and use code PAPA for 20% off. Learn more…
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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! And remember to check out our Patreon! For $5/month you can have access to ad-free episodes, early releases, behind the scenes content, and...
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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 religious, writing bestsellers, and more. Enjoy! Our thanks to: IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping....
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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. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
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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 special, and enjoy! Our thanks to Leesa! Go to leesa.com and use my promo code PAPA for an extra $50 off Learn more about your ad choices....
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Episode 325 - Ryan Hamilton
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! Our thanks to: IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates…
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Episode 324 - Fahim Anwar
This week we welcome the magnificent Fahim Anwar @FahimAnwar to the show! He and Tom talk stand up, parental expectations, and cooking. Enjoy! Thanks to: Sheath! The underwear of legends. Go to https://www.sheath.com/PAPA and use code PAPA for 20% off. Monarch! Start your free trial and get 50%…
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Episode 323 - Fumi Abe
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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Episode 322 - Orlando Leyba
We are so excited to have Orlando Leyba join Tom at the table! They chat about food, fun, LA, and Miami. Enjoy! Our thanks to: IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Butcher Box! As an exclusive offer, new listeners can...
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Episode 321 - Dan Docimo
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/adchoices See Privacy...
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Episode 320 - Lisa Ann Walter
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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at...
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Episode 319 - Kyle Mooney
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! Our thanks to: IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates…
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Episode 318 - Paul Morrissey
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! Our thanks to: Butcher Box! As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between…
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Episode 317 - Joel Kim Booster
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! Our thanks to: Butcher Box! As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a...
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Episode 316 - Bobby Moynihan
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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Episode 315 - Annabelle Gurwitch
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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at...
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Episode 314 - Nick Swardson
This week we welcome Nick Swardson to the table! He and Tom chat all about ghosts, as well as other, more corporeal things. Enjoy! Our thanks to Hungryroot! For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/PAPA and use code PAPA. Learn...
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Episode 313 - Aaron Chen
This week we welcome the incredible Aaron Chen @AaronCh3n to the table! He and Tom chat all around the world. Enjoy! Our thanks to: IQ Bar! We freaking love these bars and you will too. Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply....
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Episode 312 - Phil Rosenthal
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! Our thanks to Butcher Box! We love Butcher Box and so will you. Go to ButcherBox.com/PAPA. Don’t forget to use our link so they know we sent you! Learn more about...
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Episode 311 - Kenan Thompson
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! Thanks to: Factor! Head to factormeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! And to IQ Bar! Text…
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Episode 310 - Rob Riggle Extended Episode!
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! https://www.patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Episode 309 - Rob Riggle
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! Our thanks to Monarch! Start your free trial and get 50% off your...
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Episode 308 - Craig Ferguson
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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years...
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Episode 307 - Laura Benanti
This week we welcome Laura Benanti to the table! The Broadway legend talks everything from New York to LA, family, food, and fun. Enjoy! Our thanks to Butcher Box! As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between filet mignon, NY strip or chicken breast in every box for a year,...
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Comedian Tom Papa mixes comedy and carbs for hilarious and revealing conversations with a wide range of talented guests. Served fresh weekly.
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