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
August 5, 2025 • 66 mins
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!
Check out Maria Bamford on tour! MariaBamford.com
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July 29, 2025 • 61 mins
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!
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July 22, 2025 • 67 mins
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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July 15, 2025 • 63 mins
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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July 8, 2025 • 71 mins
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!
Catch Kerri in The Four Seasons streaming now on Netflix!
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July 1, 2025 • 61 mins
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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June 26, 2025 • 63 mins
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 & alc...
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June 24, 2025 • 63 mins
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!
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June 17, 2025 • 66 mins
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!
Check out Justin's new Netflix special, Magic Lover - out now!
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June 10, 2025 • 78 mins
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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June 3, 2025 • 76 mins
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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May 27, 2025 • 70 mins
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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May 20, 2025 • 61 mins
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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May 13, 2025 • 63 mins
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
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May 6, 2025 • 80 mins
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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April 29, 2025 • 66 mins
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...
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April 22, 2025 • 79 mins
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!
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0:00:50 Patreon and TomPapa.com Shout Out
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April 15, 2025 • 61 mins
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".
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0:00:32 Patreon
0:01:22 New York vs LA
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April 8, 2025 • 73 mins
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!
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April 1, 2025 • 62 mins
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!
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