Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

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. ------------ 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:42 Welcome and second time on podcast 0:01:43 Bread 0:03:00 Atsuko's new special "FATHER" 0:05:20 Japan 0:11:32 Downtown LA 0:14:42 Atsuko did not know she wasn't married for years 0:20:13 Special set design 0:21:39 Atsuko's relationship with her father 0:24:03 Ira Glass 0:26:32 Grandma kidnapping 0:30:40 Japanese 0:31:56 Taiwan to London pipeline 0:35:25 Bad smells 0:36:38 FACTOR Ad 0:38:30 Uncomfortable moment 0:46:00 Scars 0:48:33 Tracking the moon 0:51:10 Atsuko at 80 and finding friends 0:56:02 Celiac 0:58:28 Condiments and masseuses ------------ 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 #atsuko #japan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! ----------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:45 Welcome and suitcases 0:02:08 Aaron's Special Signature Dish 0:04:22 Confidence and high school 0:07:18 Getting into stand up and comedy 0:12:08 Kids 0:14:10 Legendary hotdogs 0:17:28 The whole country is going to bed 0:19:17 Silly questions - amusement parks, embarrassment 0:27:47 Animals 0:30:34 Touring and Nate Bargatze 0:33:37 Robes, hunting, Catholicism 0:41:38 Uncomfortable moment 0:45:39 Veganism and diets 0:47:00 High school antics 0:52:23 Sports 0:55:21 Advertising 0:57:42 Belly buttons 0:59:22 Half hour special ----------- 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 -   / tompapa   Tiktok -   / tompapa   Facebook -   / comediantompapa   Twitter -   / tompapa   #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #aaronweber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Go to WildGrain.com/PAPA for free croissants and $30 off your first box. Use promo code PAPA at checkout. Get 50% Off Your One Month Trial with Trade, at drinktrade.com/PAPA ---------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:23 Wild Grain Ad 0:01:17 AI and appearance 0:05:25 Running Point & The Studio 0:10:32 Working w Seth & Cast of The Studio 0:13:55 Future of Hollywood 0:22:10 New ideas 0:26:45 Ike's dad becoming an actor on Jury Duty 0:39:00 YouTube algorithm 0:40:05 Cooking chicken cutlets 0:42:39 Drink of choice 0:44:45 Cooking growing up & in Amsterdam 0:46:08 Wild Grain Ad 0:48:19 TomPapa.com 0:49:02 Trade Coffee Ad 0:52:27 Uncomfortable moment 0:55:56 Bad news doesn't travel in Hollywood 0:58:00 Roasted potatoes recipe and cooking 1:03:07 Lemon pasta 1:06:48 Ozempic 1:08:38 Running Point 1:13:07 Ike's "other" projects 1:14:39 Chile Colorado ---------------- 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/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 #thestudio #runningpoint #appletv

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 day. Enjoy! Check out Ed's new book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups, out now! Check out Factor: Factormeals.com/PAPA50off and use code PAPA50off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. ----------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:54 Factor Ad 0:01:36 TomPapa.com 0:02:25 Patreon 0:03:38 Ed's Podcast and book, SNAFU 0:06:10 Research and fascination with history 0:08:53 You can't throw away National Geographic's 0:10:53 Wacky Packs 0:14:20 We always make it through 0:21:18 Baking bread and banjos 0:29:12 NY stand up early days and The Daily Show 0:32:26 Writing a book is dense 0:34:32 Continuity police 0:35:22 Factor Ad 0:37:16 The Hangover journey 0:46:15 Silly questions 0:49:26 Government run mistakes 0:56:45 Uncomfortable moment 0:58:55 Back to silly questions 1:02:20 Returning to a quiet life ----------------- 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 #edhelms #theoffice

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! -------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:50 Patreon and TomPapa.com Shout Out 0:02:53 Welcome and "The History of Sketch Comedy" Book 0:06:45 Fart jokes 0:09:25 Key & Peele Substitute teacher sketch 0:12:52 Elle Key's many talents 0:14:56 Growing up in Detroit and father 0:19:40 Silly questions 0:23:19 Baked goods 0:23:53 Does sketch stand the test of time? 0:29:27 Interviewing Mel Brooks 0:32:30 Topical jokes, humanity, & the past 0:39:45 Dreaming of bats 0:42:13 Tree, cave, or Staten Island 0:46:30 Aura rings and sleep 0:49:43 Throwing pitch for Detroit Tigers 0:54:54 Improv vs sketch 1:06:06 Betting & Sports stories 1:08:07 Importance of history of comedy 1:13:54 Uncomfortable moment 1:14:50 Returning to sketch 1:16:30 In next season of "Only Murders in the Building" & "Play Dirty" movie -------------------------- 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

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". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:32 Patreon 0:01:22 New York vs LA 0:05:33 Stock Market Crash, Tariffs, & Real Estate 0:12:15 Bread & The Bronx Breakfast 0:19:54 RFK Jr. 0:24:55 Podcaster's influence on the election 0:28:27 JD Vance on Tim's podcast 0:31:55 Covering politics on Tim Dillon podcast 0:35:55 Silly questions 0:40:05 Tim's new special 0:43:20 Uncomfortable moment 0:44:44 Back to silly questions 0:49:50 Anxiety attacks 0:51:58 Future of Hollywood 0:56:38 Post covid life and bounce back 1:01:10 Goodbyes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #timdillon #rfkjr

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! Go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA or use promo code PAPA to get $30 off your first box PLUS free croissants. -------------------- 0:00:00 Intro Teaser 0:01:00 Patreon 0:02:05 Wild Grain Ad 0:02:57 Welcome & Bread 0:05:19 Eagles 0:08:26 Los Angeles 0:11:55 Being a "New York actor" 0:14:48 Growing up & wanting to be famous 0:18:00 Turning down a tv show 0:20:22 Animal House & Soap Operas 0:22:50 Always thinking about the next thing 0:24:50 Supportive parents 0:26:00 Retirement is not in sight 0:27:20 The Bondsman and Kevin's different gears 0:29:00 Not having a signature "thing" 0:31:10 Wild Grain Ad 033:34 She's Having a Baby & Planes, Trains, and Automobiles 0:38:00 Footloose fame and learning to dance 0:50:13 JFK 0:53:10 Sirens 0:54:17 Carrying the role 0:55:47 Uncomfortable moment 0:57:03 Playing real people 0:58:35 Oliver Stone 1:00:00 Directors 1:02:47 Touring, The Bondman & Writing Songs 1:09:10 Touring 1:10:30 Gratitude for career & family ------------------------- 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 #kevinbacon

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! The Studio is available to stream on Apple TV+ now! New episodes out every Wednesday. Subscribe to our Patreon to get extended episodes early, behind the scenes content, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa ------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:15 Meeting & parties 0:02:05 Baking bread 0:03:34 The Studio, beauty of LA filming at WB 0:06:40 Cinematography, composition, comedy 0:11:40 Episodic television 0:15:30 List of questions 0:16:22 Shooting with a real tiger 0:21:45 The Interview controversy 0:24:05 Directing and creating the situations you live through 0:25:24 Growing up loving comedy 0:28:44 Writing jokes at 13 years old 0:31:30 Judd Apatow world 0:32:25 Evan Goldberg, comedy boom 0:36:45 Silly questions and homeware line 0:37:42 Vanderpump pug 0:39:30 Eating out 0:41:05 Not having kids 0:41:47 The Studio, finding the humor in studio execs 0:45:00 Testing projects 0:48:22 Uncomfortable moment 0:50:10 Canada, moving to LA 0:53:50 Comedy is always hard 0:57:30 Building production company 1:00:35 Writing, directing, producing 1:01:23 Thank you's ------------------------------- 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 #sethrogen #thestudio #appletv

This week the infamous Chelsea Handler joins us at the table. We get to break bread with Chelsea just minutes after she received the news that her new book hit NYT #1 best seller! She also shares about her new special, always knowing she'd be famous, and learning how to control her reactions. Can't get enough? Subscribe to Breaking Bread With Tom Papa's new Patreon to watch the extended episode, plus more bonus content! Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, six-time New York Times best-selling author and advocate. Check out her new Netflix special, The Feeling and her new book, I'll Have What She's Having, both available now! 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:00 Welcome & #1 NYT best selling book 0:02:11 Therapy, grit, and anger 0:08:00 Don't resist reality 0:09:09 Chelsea's special: The Feeling 0:11:05 Stardom and New Jersey 0:15:00 Disappointing parents 0:19:15 Jersey Shore and Martha's Vineyard 0:20:40 Letter to children: how to behave 0:26:11 New Jersey highschool 0:27:18 Writing, European tour 0:29:25 Jo Koy Relationship 0:32:25 Parties 0:35:00 Relationships & Being a free spirit 0:36:00 Bread 0:37:00 Ozempic 0:38:50 Drinking 0:41:30 Fame beginnings 0:44:25 Writing this book for women 0:48:05 Men on confident women & Daily Show 0:53:00 Destructive gossip & microaggressions 0:55:45 Pausing before reacting 0:56:45 Mallorca and vacationing 1:00:47 Thank you's 1:01:59 Patreon 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/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa 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 #chelseahandler #netflix

This week on Breaking Bread the hilarious Retta joins us at the table! She shares about getting her start in stand up, transitioning into acting, and hosting her show on HGTV. We even get the behind the scenes scoop of some crazy houses she's filmed at. As fellow New Jerseyans Tom & Retta also bond over home cooked meals growing up. Enjoy! For a limited time, 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 40% off your first order with Trade at https://www.drinktrade.com/papa Check out Retta's show, Ugliest House in America, on HGTV. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro Song 0:00:15 Wild Grain Ad 0:01:05 Tompapa.com 0:01:47 Welcome & eating bread 0:02:49 Traveling shows 0:03:44 Funky smells in houses 0:06:20 Pressure of Hosting & Ugliest House in America 0:09:44 Retta's personality & navigating HGTV 0:12:30 Standup into acting 0:14:28 Grass Valley, CA house & SangRETTA 0:17:04 New Jersey & moving out 0:19:45 Singing, religion, and musicals 0:24:45 Family & brother who is a sneaker head 0:27:15 Handbag obsession 0:32:29 Wild Grain Ad 0:34:08 Trade Coffee Ad 0:36:04 Liberian food growing up 0:38:00 North Carolina open mics 0:42:00 Moving to LA 0:43:38 Moesha 0:45:42 Stand up & creativity 0:49:47 Slackers audition 0:52:00 LA & the industry 0:56:57 Uncomfortable moment 0:58:29 Proud parents & cooking 1:02:49 New season of Ugliest House in America 1:05:30 Crazy house story ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #retta #parksandrec #newjersey #housedesign

This week on Breaking Bread, Tom is an absolute fangirl because the legendary Chris Bianco joins us in the studio. They discuss how comedy and baking both have the ability to comfort people in times of need. Chris shares about his efforts to help people during the LA fires. He even handles Tom's bread like an old grandma - but - does he give Tom his stamp of approval? We still don't know. Enjoy! Check out one of Chris Bianco's many restaurants! https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/ Visit Factormeals.com/factorpodcast to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 #chrisbianco #pizza #pizzeria #eggs

This week on Breaking Bread Harland Williams joins us in the studio. We reveal his two biggest claim to fames: starting the John Deere trend and being the king of Canada. He shares about growing up, getting sent to boarding school, and realizing he was on his own in this life. Tom and Harland also share an open dialogue about the current political climate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:00 Resturants, Musso & Franks 3:00 0:07:14 Being mocked as a kid 7:14 0:14:23 Boarding school 0:21:10 Realizing he's on his own 0:25:13 Dating Scene 0:26:00 Catholic School 0:29:10 Meeting Harland when he moved to LA 0:30:15 John Deere trend & Ashton Kutcher 0:35:00 Religion growing up 0:38:08 Canada assimilation 0:50:57 Uncomfortable Moment 0:56:25 Elon Musk 1:05:40 Media & politics 1:18:20 Jan 6th 1:22:13 Bird Flu 1:27:30 International Comedy 1:30:20 Beirut 1:33:32 Bread & Goodbyes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #johndeere

This week on Breaking Bread the multi-talented Jason Alexander joins us in the studio! Tom and Jason take a deep dive into Jason’s career - from becoming a professional actor at the age of 15 to the “trifecta” - they discuss how Jason navigated it all! But the real question is - who knows Jerry Seinfeld better - Tom or Jason? Enjoy! Check out more Jason Alexander on his podcast “Really, No, Really.” and his upcoming film, The Electric State that comes out in March 14. For a limited time, 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 40% off your first order with Trade at https://www.drinktrade.com/papa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:24 Wild Grain Ad 0:04:23 Welcome & game shows 0:05:00 New Jersey and falling into career track 0:09:00 Professional acting at 15 0:10:33 Fate = luck and ability 0:12:15 Father 0:17:10 Mother 0:19:00 Loving magic as a kid 0:22:22 'As Long as You're Asking' show 0:25:20 Theater in New York in the 80s 0:25:33 Pretty Woman & Seinfeld 0:27:00 Seinfeld taking off 0:30:05 Finding out George was Larry David 0:31:50 Don't give Larry notes 0:35:00 Jason within George 0:36:35 Navigating fame 0:38:55 Jay VS Jason 0:41:47 Wild Grain Ad 0:43:46 Trade Coffee Ad 0:45:07 Creating so many laughs 0:50:00 Using comedy to build bridges 0:54:20 One Voice 0:57:40 Baking Bread 0:58:40 Kids live in the neighborhood 1:02:15 Being a grandfather 1:04:00 Kids being funny 1:05:00 Life after Seinfeld 1:07:10 Therapy and finding true self 1:17:54 Uncomfortable moment 1:19:00 Wanted to do drama originally 1:23:36 'Really No Really' Podcast 1:24:55 Taste test 1:27:15 Toilets 1:29:15 Working with Jerry 1:40:10 Goodbyes 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 #jasonalexander #seinfeld

This week on Breaking Bread it's an Italian love affair - the hilarious Joe Gatto joins us! The words spumoni, cannoli, and biscotti are said often - but those are actually just the names of Joe's many dogs. These two peas in a pod talk all about their shared interests: desserts, Italian families, and comedy. They bonded so much they will soon collaborate on a short film. Tom's wife is not allowed to listen to this episode, if you're not Tom's wife, please enjoy! Check out Joe Gatto! Joe Gatto's new comedy special Messing With People is out now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQghA0123NA Joe's podcast Two Cool Moms with co-host Steve Byrne just kicked off its 2nd season via iHeartMedia: https://sacksco.com/pr/joe_gatto_073024.html Joe's tour: https://punchup.live/joegatto#tour Gatto Pups and Friends: https://gattopupsandfriends.com/ Joe's first ever children's book Where's Bearry? is out now via Penguin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:36 Welcome & bread 0:03:34 Joe's new special & filming at The Paramount 0:05:50 Joe's Mother being a mom to all the Jokers 0:08:29 Cooking and ordering for the family 0:10:35 Going to Vegas for Thanksgiving with mom 0:11:55 Flying into Newark on 9/11 0:13:20 Meeting Impractical Jokers Joe on the street 0:16:44 Gatto's Pups And Friends - Senior dog rescue 0:24:23 Uncomfortable moment 0:25:40 Finding names for all the dogs 0:26:05 Adoption and getting the word out 0:29:30 Fearlessness and childhood effecting comedy 0:33:40 Kids futures 0:34:40 Marriage reconciliation 0:39:25 Christmas cooking 0:41:00 Going vegan 0:46:00 Baking bread 0:46:36 Desserts 0:48:17 Touring 0:48:47 Charity event in Pittsburgh and singing Circle of Life 0:50:41 Being a filmmaker, action comedy 0:52:56 Tom & Joe are making a short film together 0:54:57 Reach of Impractical Jokers 0:59:00 Going to Alaska and performing in all 50 states 1:00:00 Getting back together 1:01:40 Being the worst first date guy and anniversaries 1:05:45 The short is turning into a feature 1:06:44 Goodbyes: Gatto Pups And Friends and Tour ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #joegatto #impracticaljokers #dogs #rescue #rescuedog #italian

This week on Breaking Bread Chelsea Peretti joins Tom in the studio. They discuss all things comedy: being lonely on tour, the changing Hollywood landscape, and most importantly, smoking during writer's room breaks. Chelsea also shares about her experience directing her first movie, "First Time Female Director." If we're lucky, pretty soon Chelsea will cast Tom in something. Enjoy! Catch Chelsea's directorial debut "First Time Female Director" on the Roku Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:10 Factor Ad 0:03:08 Toasting to Chelsea’s Movie 0:03:43 Directing & The Appeal of Control 0:05:42 Cringe Comedy & Brooklyn Nine-Nine 0:9:08 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Stand-Up 0:10:40 The Loneliness of Touring 0:12:13 Female vs Male Comedians 0:15:32 Bread Baking & Pandemic Trends 0:16:15 Hollywood’s Obsession with Weight 0:17:28 Good vs Evil & Lord of the Rings 0:21:51 Pottery 0:23:05 The Death of Traditional Writers' Rooms 0:34:21 The Changing Landscape of Casting 0:25:14 Los Angeles Losing Its Industry Appeal 0:25:56 Chelsea's Podcast & Writing 0:29:42 Technology's chokehold 0:34:08 Identity 0:35:52 Factor Ad 0:39:55 Food Growing Up 0:41:00 Thanksgiving Plans & Family Cooking Disputes 0:42:03 Uncomfortable Moments & Comedy Bit 0:45:49 Chelsea’s Movie First Time Female Director 0:47:55 Amy Poehler 0:49:08 The Challenge of Independent Film Financing 0:52:40 Role for Tom 0:54:15 Why Comedy Gets Snubbed at the Oscars 0:56:00 Cigarettes 1:01:00 Papa in Italy 1:04:05 Taste Test 1:05:40 Kids 1:10:00 The Future of Comedy, Hollywood’s Shift, and Status 1:13:00 Wrapping Up: Bread & Final Thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #chelseaperetti #brooklyn99

This week on Breaking Bread we shake things up, Earthquake joins Tom Papa for a sit down. Ever wonder Quake's take on unqualified white men? Drones? Diddy? Well, Tom gets him to tell all. Earthquake also shares how his "hands off" travel routine has led to a better life. He's currently a recurring character on three series - "The Neighborhood," "Johnson," and "Everybody Still Hates Chris." He's also preparing for his new Netflix special and a new untitled project coming to network television. Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:59 Quake is at his prime 0:04:52 Insecurities and life purpose 0:07:40 Wild Grain Ad 0:08:40 Raising kids and letting them go 0:13:38 Touring is living 0:15:50 Stylists, meet me at the airport 0:21:29 Meal prepping and marriage 0:29:20 Non money making conversations 0:30:50 Diddy 0:32:20 Unqualified white men 0:37:24 Wild Grain Ad 0:39:02 TomPapa.com 0:40:26 Next 4 years 0:46:32 Nuclear weapons and military 0:52:06 Uncomfortable moment 0:55:12 Acting roles & opportunities 0:59:00 Social media & America 1:01:20 Siblings and start of career 1:07:53 Shooting special in Atlanta 1:13:00 QuakeHouse Sirius XM 1:14:30 Follow Earthquake ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 For a limited time, 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. #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #earthquake #netflix

This week on Breaking Bread we sit in on a date between girlfriend & boyfriend, Leanne Morgan and Tom Papa. They talk all things romance: night sweats, pontoon boats, and men who are “tiny in their pants.” Leanne doesn’t have much time for her boyfriend between touring, writing her book “What in the World?!” and starring in the new Amazon Prime film, “You’re Cordially Invited.” In her free time, Leanne films her upcoming Netflix show with Chuck Lorre, and somehow still manages to have imposter syndrome. Enjoy! 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:41 Hello's and the effects of Hollywood 0:05:71 Alcohol and sleeping meds 0:09:25 Kids and boujee babies 0:12:30 The big city & Leanne's Chuck Lorre TV show 0:16:40 Growing up and smoking 0:22:00 Filming "You're Cordially Invited" 0:24:45 Spelling cuss words 0:30:10 Southern folk love pontoon boats 0:32:50 Renovating house 0:33:30 Filming LEANNE pilot and having a heart attack 0:39:00 Getting nervous for live shows 0:42:40 Being on Jimmy Kimmel 0:43:30 Shooting a new special in NC 0:45:00 Playing Reese Witherspoon's sister 0:47:00 Leanne's busy schedule 0:49:25 Chuck Morgan, Leanne's husband and kids 0:52:45 Uncomfortable Moment 0:59:00 Chuck Lorre is a genius 1:00:15 Living in LA & the fires 1:03:05 Coming up and being a mom while being a comedian 1:06:00 Taste Test 1:10:30 Goodbyes

Tom and Dave break bread

Ari Shaffir gets shirtless in the studio

Ronny Chieng can't wait to dig into Tom's bread -- but first he has to try Twix... 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

Happy holidays, Breaking Bread Family! Tom and Bert eat, drink (a lot), and be merry in this special episode of Breaking Bread.

Jim Gaffigan and Tom Papa talk touring, performing, eating, and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Paul Reiser talks to Tom about his career highs and lows, family, working with your kids, and the time Johnny Carson didn't invite him to sit on the couch.

Tom and Anthony talk comedy specials, food, and cancel culture

Julie and Tom talk religion, childhood trauma, and the joys of 7-11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 - Intro00:00:30 - Toast00:02:00 - It's hard to watch yourself perform00:07:00 - Childhood Religion and the Long Island Medium00:16:40 - Boarding school00:18:50 - Being the artistic child00:27:44 - From Modern Family to New Jersey00:37:52 - Uncomfortable Moment00:43:40 - Julie doesn't consider herself a comedian00:47:45 - Julie's a boy mom, Tom's a girl dad00:49:28 - Midwestern cooking00:51:30 - Julie picked up some skills in Italy00:56:03 - Julie hates horror00:58:00 - Tom still goes to church01:07:13 - Taste Test01:12:20 - Julie has no birthday01:14:21 - Julie's kids won't look in the freezer01:15:19 - Tom really doesn't talk about Jesus very much, he promises01:19:10 - Sourdough starter can be like a pet01:22:20 - Julie is a judgmental Pickleball player-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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/tompapaTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapaTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread

David Alan Grier breaks bread with Tom Papa and talks acting, kids, and how he changed the culture.

Tom auditions to be in Jason Reitman's next film.

Henry Winkler joins the Breaking Bread family and tells Tom he is still hungry. Winkler talks all things Happy Days and his starts in show biz as the Fonz and making magic with Ron Howard. He then shares how he broke out of his Fonz shaped mold and put his head down and got to work to start to make his dreams come true. Winkler gives Tom advice on picking your favorite kid, making a marriage last, and how to be cool. Henry Winkler would also really like it if Ryan Gosling played him in the biopic of his life. 

Catch Seinfeld, Gaffigan, and Papa on tour in a city near you and stay tuned for Tom Papa's newest Netflix special "Home Free" out October 29th!! Jerry Seinfeld comes to break bread with longtime friend Tom Papa and sets the record straight about the state of comedy in 2024. The pair discuss the horror that is touring as a standup comedian, the apocalyptic set of Seinfeld, eating airplane pizzas with Jim Gaffigan, and the world of show biz. Maybe one day Tom and Jerry will give a masterclass on How to be a Comic 101. 

Roy Wood Jr. takes a break from “Have I Got News for You” on CNN to stop by and break some bread with Tom Papa. In the true breaking bread spirit, Roy and Tom talk about how baking is the ultimate act of love… even when the baked goods come from a total stranger's kitchen. The pair talk about women, families, good cigars, and how to steer clear of “spiritual experiences” that might be too intense. Roy talks about his dad, Roy Wood Sr., and his lasting impact on American civil rights and journalism. Roy speaks on his experience leaving The Daily Show and the pair discuss the state of politics in comedy.

Jimmy Kimmel and Tom Papa turn into two old Italian men on this week of Breaking Bread. They talk preparing the Feast of the Seven Fishes, the San Genaro Festival, and making Zeppole in the back yard. Jimmy talks about celebrating 20 years of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the chaos of the shows first days. The pair talk about today's insane political climate and how comedy makes everything worth it. 

Jessimae Peluso lives out her italian nonna dreams this week at Breaking Bread. She declares that Sofia Loren is the perfect woman and that nobody should be afraid to age—or become a witch. Jessimae and Tom talk about a mirror that shows your true reflection that is conveniently and ironically located in the museum of illusions. Being a comic means going to Omaha when you need money and being up to date on pop culture references like “rizz.” The duo also take time to recount some of film's brightest and beloved classics like “The Electric Grandmother” and “Harry and the Hendersons.”

Moon Unit Zappa drops by Breaking Bread to share her new book “Earth to Moon” where she writes about growing up with Frank Zappa as her father. Tom and Moon talk about veganism, Frank Zappa's crazy fanbase, Moon's relationship with Marc Maron, classic LA Italian haunts, and Egyptologist Dr. Colleen Darnell. In her book, Moon shares stories of growing up in an unconventional household in 1970s Los Angeles, coming of age as part of the MTV generation in the 1980s as the “Valley Girl,” and finding herself after losing her father, then her mother, and the dismantling of her longest relationships. Tom and Moon talk about veganism, Frank Zappa's crazy fanbase, Moon's relationship with Marc Maron, classic LA Italian haunts, and Egyptologist Dr. Colleen Darnell. 

Paul Scheer stops by to set the record straight about his role in Twisters. Paul and Tom gossip about eating on trains, choco tacos, and the Clippers. Paul talks his new book and being an airport vendor at LAX. Paul is starting a speed dating therapy business and has discovered a love of Funyuns.

Marc fell on his face and made a new special about it. Maron comes to break bread with Tom Papa and talks smoking with Keith Richards and how to avoid owning a cigar shop in a strip mall. Marc gushes over Taylor Swift, patchouli, New Jersey, and Wendy's. The two talk about how awful acting is and Marc's new show on Apple TV+ with Owen Wilson, and making Eddie Murphy and Larry David laugh.

Robert Smigel and Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog, come on to Breaking Bread with Tom Papa! Triumph reveals secrets about his life as a bachelor. Smigel talks Triumph hurting people's feelings and getting the truths that no one else can. Smigel recounts the beginning of his comedy career, the start of youtube, The Dana Carvey Show, working with Lorne Michaels, and the legendary SNL 25th anniversary show. Tom and Smigel recount memories of growing up in New Jersey.

Watch Sam Morril's special “You've Changed” out now on Amazon Prime! Sam Morril joins Breaking Bread with Winnie the pug. Sam and Tom talk about their dreams of moving to Florida to solve mysteries and rock Hawaiian shirts. Sam hates Top Gun and wonders why Glen Powell is in every movie now.? The pair talk Star Wars, College Sports, and Sam's secret past as a furry… Sam reflects on growing up in a bodega and his love for the Godfather. The two comics swap stories about the Comedy Cellar and surviving plane crashes. For a limited time, kids eat FREE! Go to HelloFresh.com/PAPAKIDS to unlock this exclusive offer. One free kids' meal per box for two months while subscription is active.

John Owen Lowe comes to break bread with Tom Papa to celebrate season 2 of Netflix's ‘Unstable' out now! Johnny talks about this season getting even crazier and what it's really like to have his dad, Rob Lowe, as a co-star. Johnny tells Tom how to stop balding and uses his scientific past to teach us about stem cells. The pair re-cap the Olympics, talk rebelling against show biz, and spill about ‘Unstable' season 3 and Tom's newest special!

Adam Pally and Tom Papa toast to TV, comedy, and being Steph Currygetting to the Oval Office. The pair talk Pally's new show “Mr. Throwback” nowstreaming on Peacock, and wild twists of fate that led him to a hit TV show. Tomreveals the truth behind The Marriage Ref's crazy marketing strategy and being justa little too skinny to be the “fat guy.” Pally and Papa give tips on how to make it inHollywood and tell us the key is to never audition.

Matt Damon ends his press tour for “The Instigators,” starring Damon and Casey Affleck, on this week's episode of Breaking Bread. Matt and Tom talk about everything from the day they met on the set for Steven Soderbergh's “The Informant” to Matt's forbidden love for the Yankees, breaking the hearts of Red Sox fans around the world (Boston). The pair talk Tom's dreams of being an Olympian/BMX champion, surfing together in Costa Rica, trying to make James Gandolfini laugh, and Robin Williams' beloved legacy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See Matt Damon in “The Instigators”: “The Instigators” debuted in select theaters August 2, 2024 before its global premier on Apple TV+ August 9, 2024! In the film, Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners: a desperate father and an ex-con thrown together to pull off a robbery of the ill-gained earnings of a corrupt politician. But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of chaos, pursued not only by police, but also backwards bureaucrats and vengeful crime bosses. Completely out of their depth, they convince Rory's therapist (Hong Chau) to join their riotous getaway through the city, where they must put aside their differences and work together to evade capture—or worse. Directed by Doug Liman and written by Chuck MacLean and Casey Affleck, “The Instigators” also stars Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, and Toby Jones, with Jack Harlow and Ron Perlman. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Midnight Run & ‘The Instigators' 04:19 Tom getting cut from ‘Air' 07:54 Matt can't remember what movies he's been in 10:35 Direct! 16:09 Matt Damon LOVES Derek Jeter 21:36 Tom Papa, average Olympian 24:40 Casey Affleck writing ‘The Instigators” 25:58 Car chase therapy & Bourne Identity 31:16 Instigators is pro-therapy 34:36 Jack Nicholson's advice 38:35 ‘Good Will Hunting' Robin Williams & Michael Stuhlbarg 43:31 Surfing in Costa Rica 45:36 You'll never run a marathon 47:02 Trying to make James Gandolfini laugh 48:15 Taste Test! Shrimp Crackers…. 50:54 The comedian diet - cheeseburgers 52:27 The Comedy Cellar & a new generation of comedy 55:15 Neighbors with Andrew Schulz About Tom: Tom Papa, a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry, has made significant strides in film, television, radio, podcasts, and live performances. Notably, he's a regular on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and various late-night TV shows. Papa's literary skills are evident in his books “We're All In This Together” and "You're Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive," a collection of essays, and "Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas," a comedic look at family life. His latest stand-up specials are “Tom Papa: What A Day!” and "Tom Papa: You're Doing Great!" on Netflix. Beyond comedy, Papa's engagements extend to hosting "What A Joke With Papa And Fortune" on SiriusXM and appearing on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me." His love for baking led to hosting the Food Network series "Baked." As an actor, he's worked with notable figures like Rob Zombie and Steven Soderbergh and has appeared in several films and TV shows, including the HBO film "Behind the Candelabra." Additionally, Papa has contributed as a writer to projects like "Bee Movie" and various TV series. Residing in Los Angeles with his family, Papa continues to balance his professional life with personal interests like baking. Get in touch with or go see Tom live on stage! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa #TomPapa #breakingbreadwithTomPapa