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Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Moshe Kasher on Fatherhood, Burning Man, Judaism, & Magic Energy

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

All Things Comedy

Comedy, Comedy Interviews, Arts, Food

4.91.1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2024

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

Tom Papa and Moshe Kasher discuss Moshe's poignant journey while writing about his daughter in his book.

Moshe then takes us through his time in AA, and he reflects on his unique upbringing in all-black Oakland, questioning the effectiveness of his therapy and his fascination with history's subjective truths. T

The conversation then shifts to Moshe's love for people, the energy of crowds, and his experiences at Burning Man. They explore the magical moments life offers, like surfing, and circle back to Burning Man's profound impact.

The discussion weaves through Moshe's connection to Judaism, pandemic life with his wife Natasha, and his childhood experiences, touching on the theme of grieving within Jewish traditions after the death of his father.

They ponder what unites comedians and delve into the process of creating Moshe's book and audiobook.

The episode concludes with a look at Moshe's future aspirations and reflections on fatherhood.

Transcript

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0:00.0

It's time for breaking bread with Papa.

0:03.0

Hey!

0:04.0

Don't you know?

0:05.0

Hey! It's our goal.

0:07.0

Hey!

0:08.0

It's time for breaking bread with Papa.

0:11.0

Don't you know? Hey, it's also a show.

0:15.0

How's the espresso?

0:17.0

Do you want, what do you want the truth?

0:20.0

Yeah.

0:21.0

I would say it's pretty weak.

0:22.0

Pretty weak. Yeah, I'd say it's like hot foamy water yeah yeah I'm

0:29.6

it's an espresso you know you know there's a lagero anresso pod that's the one that I'm partial too for real. Yeah, wait

0:36.7

the espresso is the main pod right? Yeah, yeah there's a Ligero one. Oh really? When I'm lonely on the road I'll crack one open and have a go at it.

0:44.0

What notes does it strike?

0:48.0

I would say a blue collar background with a upper class pretension.

0:54.0

That's so perfect.

0:57.0

Well, Lajero means light I think.

0:59.0

And so it's like their light blend.

1:01.0

Oh, okay.

1:02.0

Yeah. We're trying to work things out. You're the

1:04.0

first person to sit here in the trutoria. This feels so classy.

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