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Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

All Things Comedy 344 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Comedian Tom Papa hosts a weekly podcast where he combines comedy and food, sharing meals and conversations with a variety of notable guests. The show features funny and personal discussions over bread and other carbs, offering a relaxed and entertaining look at his guests' lives and careers. Each episode is served fresh weekly.

Episodes

Chuck Lorre: A Life in Sitcoms
Chuck Lorre: A Life in Sitcoms Oct 13, 2026 01:26:07 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, casting Jon Cryer, and the creative rules that keep audiences laughing and caring.Chuck's book Sitc
Zach Zucker: Turning Stamptown into a Netflix Special
Zach Zucker: Turning Stamptown into a Netflix Special Oct 8, 2026 01:11:55 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 took him back to Étampes. Zach's special Stamptown is out now. See Privacy Policy at https
Brian Posehn: The Big Bang Theory Spinoff
Brian Posehn: The Big Bang Theory Spinoff Oct 6, 2026 00:59:15 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 building a career around everything that made Brian Posehn a smart, weird kid.Brian plays Bert in St
Milan Patel: Growing Up Running a Motel
Milan Patel: Growing Up Running a Motel Oct 1, 2026 00:58:16 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 their calling. Catch Milan in an upcoming episode of The Paper! Milan opens for Anthony Jeselnik
Sam Morril: Why Happiness Hurt His Stand-Up
Sam Morril: Why Happiness Hurt His Stand-Up Sep 29, 2026 01:00:54 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 special, Incorrect, is out now. His tour mockumentary is coming to Netflix early next year. This epi
Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia
Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia Sep 24, 2026 01:12:27 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 that shaped her work. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Billy Gardell: The Health Decision That Sent Him Back to Open Mics
Billy Gardell: The Health Decision That Sent Him Back to Open Mics Sep 22, 2026 01:01:06 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 to touring. Billy Gardell is touring now! Married Moments is also out now. Our thanks to:
Episode 347 - Sarah Tiana
Episode 347 - Sarah Tiana Sep 18, 2026 00:52:24 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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy
Episode 346 - Jo Koy
Episode 346 - Jo Koy Sep 15, 2026 01:14:39 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 now. His book Mixed Plate is also out now. Our thanks to: Factor! Head to FACTORMEALS.com/papa5
Episode 345 - Pete Holmes
Episode 345 - Pete Holmes Sep 9, 2026 01:31:26 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. Check out Pete's tour dates here! Pete Holmes's first children's book, Spells to Cast on Your
Episode 344 - Dan Ahdoot
Episode 344 - Dan Ahdoot Sep 3, 2026 01:16:27 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 pleasures that no sleep score can measure. Dan's book UNDERCOOKED is out now. His special YES,
Episode 343 - Jeff Arcuri
Episode 343 - Jeff Arcuri Sep 1, 2026 00:52:01 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 everything else. Jeff's Netflix special NICE TO MEET YOU is out now. Our thanks to: Monarch! Start

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