Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

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 may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

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% off your first year of total money clarity using link www.monarch.com/PAPA or code PAPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

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 get their choice between free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef or Chicken Wings in every box for LIFE, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/papa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

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 may apply. Quince! Give your kitchen essentials the upgrade they deserve with cookware from Quince. Don't wait. Go to Quince.com/PAPA for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

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 chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ⁠ButcherBox.com/papa⁠ Monarch! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total mo ney clarity using link ⁠www.monarch.com/papa⁠ or code PAPA IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

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 year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/papa Monarch! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total money clarity using link www.monarch.com/papa or code PAPA IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026

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 PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

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 first year of total money clarity using link www.monarch.com/papa or code PAPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2026

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, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/PAPA And thanks to our favorite IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2026

This week Kevin Nealon joins Tom at the table. He stops by to talk about love, life, and comedy. Enjoy! Thanks to: Factor! Head to factormeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. Express VPN! Don’t forget to use my link at EXPRESSVPN.com/TOMPAPA to get up to four extra months of ExpressVPN! Monarch! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total money clarity using link www.monarch.com/papa or code PAPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026

This week Will Sasso joins us at the table! He and Tom chat all things food, fun, comedy, and wrestling. Enjoy! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2026

This week Jenny Zigrino joins us at the table! She and Tom talk about fun things like death and comedy. Enjoy! Take advantage of this exclusive offer: 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 PAPASecure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/TOMPAPA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026

This week Andy Richter joins us at the table! He and Tom talk about food, fun, and friends. Enjoy! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between filet mignon, ny strip or chicken breast in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/PAPA Use code PAPA at monarch.com for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code PAPA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2026

This week Mo Amer joins us at the table! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

Happy 300th episode! To celebrate we've got Jim Norton at the table. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

This week Kathleen Madigan joins us at the table to discuss drunk neighbors, Waymos, and Nashville. Happy holidays, and enjoy! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Head to factormeals.com/TYSO50OFF and use code TYSO50OFF to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Use code PAPA at monarch.com for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code PAPA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

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! Thanks to Monarch! Use code PAPA at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code PAPA. And thanks to Butcher Box! As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free steak in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/papa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

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! Our thanks to: Factor! Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Squarespace! Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA Mint Mobile! Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at mintmobile.com/BREAKINGBREAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

This week, Jon Lovett  joins us at the table! He and Tom talk politics, superheroes, and how to become funny. Enjoy! Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/TOMPAPA. Take advantage of Hexclad’s Holiday Sale! Head to https://hexclad.com/PAPA for Up To 50% Off! #hexcladpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

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! Check out https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

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/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

This week Jim stops by to chat about his comedy process, his new YouTube special, and gives out life advice. Enjoy! F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code PAPA15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/PAPA15 #theperfectjeanpod As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free steak in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/papa. Your choice of filet mignon, New York strip, or ribeye in EVERY box for an entire year, PLUS $20 off your first box, and free shipping always. Use code PAPA at monarch.com for half off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

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! Check out Black Coffee and Ice Water, out November 20, only on Audible! Don’t get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at mintmobile.com/breakingbread Check out https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/papa50off, and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Get delicious, ready-to-eat meals delivered—with Factor. (Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

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! Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/PAPA! #hexcladpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

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! -- Check out https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA. -- Get 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/PAPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

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. -- Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Go to ButcherBox.com/PAPA to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. theperfectjean.nyc. Our listeners get 15% off your first order plus Free Shipping, Free Returns and Free Exchanges when you use code  PAPA15  at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

Today the hilarious Dan Soder joins us at the table! He talks criticizing Howard Stern, living above the subway, getting covid in Canada. Enjoy! Check out his podcast SODER and his tour dates at https://www.dansoder.com/.  Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA. Use code PAPA at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code PAPA.  Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at MINTMOBILE.com/BREAKINGBREAD.  ---------------- 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/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

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.  Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.  Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  ----------------------- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

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/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

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! Right now, Trade is offering 50% off a 1 month trial at drinktrade.com/PAPA. Check out squarespace.com/PAPA for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. ---------------------- 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 ---------------------- 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 #jimjefferies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

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. ------------------ 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 ------------------ 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/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

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.   Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every Butcher Box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/PAPA.  -------------- 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 -------------- 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 #nickstoller #baking #croissant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

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. FactorMeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/PAPA ------------------ 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 ------------------ 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/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

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!  ------------- 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  ------------- 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 #garyvee #parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

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.  Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ButcherBox.com/papa to get this limited time offer and free shipping always.  ------------------- 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  ------------------- 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 #seinfeld #latenight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

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! 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 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/papa. -------------------- 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 -------------------- 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 #carrottop #hacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025

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! Check out Robby's podcast Too Far exclusively on Patreon. Also catch her on tour - RobbyHoffman.com.  Go to Mood.com and use code PAPA at checkout for 20% off your first order.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/PAPA. Right now, ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ButcherBox.com/papa to get this limited time offer and free shipping always.  ---------------- 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 ---------------- 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.com - 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 #robbyhoffman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

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. ---------- 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! ---------- 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 #dustyslay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025