Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Comedian and bread baker, Tom Papa, is the perfect host, inviting guests to join him for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations.

Episodes

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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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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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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March 25, 2025 • 61 mins

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 Han...

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March 18, 2025 • 70 mins

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!

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March 11, 2025 • 76 mins

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...

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March 4, 2025 • 95 mins

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.

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February 25, 2025 • 101 mins

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...

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February 18, 2025 • 69 mins

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'...

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February 11, 2025 • 78 mins

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!

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February 4, 2025 • 76 mins

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 sp...

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January 28, 2025 • 71 mins

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...

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January 21, 2025 • 61 mins

Tom and Dave break bread

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January 14, 2025 • 81 mins

Ari Shaffir gets shirtless in the studio

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January 7, 2025 • 72 mins

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/comedi...

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December 22, 2024 • 112 mins

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

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December 17, 2024 • 73 mins

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

Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS a free item in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA

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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 an...

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December 10, 2024 • 82 mins
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December 3, 2024 • 73 mins

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.

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