Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

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 w...

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....

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.  Lea...

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 t...

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...

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

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. Learn mo...

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...

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...

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 ‘...

Adam Pally and Tom Papa toast to TV, comedy, and being Steph Curry getting to the Oval Office. The pair talk Pally’s new show “Mr. Throwback” now streaming on Peacock, and wild twists of fate that led him to a hit TV show. Tom reveals the truth behind The Marriage Ref’s crazy marketing strategy and being just a little too skinny to be the “fat guy.” Pally and Papa give tips on how to make it in Ho...

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 champ...

Chad Daniels tells Tom how Wisconsin and Minnesota are identical, including their lack of Olympic champions. They plan living in the woods on a pontoon boat avoiding X-Games level activities like tandem bikes and paddle boarding. Tom gets uncomfortable with Chad’s past love affair with comedy legend Phyllis Diller. Chad shares his thrilling past as a soda pop felon sent to Camp Cucamonga where he...

Joel McHale gets comfortable on this week's Breaking Bread on his way to shoot 'Animal Control!’ Tom apologizes for having to reschedule on him. They get into Joel’s insane lifting routine and waking up early. Joel dives into hosting vs acting. He shares that he collects weapons. And of course, we talk Godzilla. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Hannah Berner of Giggly Squad fame joins the table and has a new special on Netflix, ‘We Ride at Dawn.’ They start with how they met, at a Netflix golf event. Tom asks Hannah who cooked for her, and they get into the forbidden Italian romance her parents had. Tom shares a story about his aunt’s sauce going bad, and then a nightmare incident at a hotel after his last show. Hannah guides Tom through...

Aisha Tyler and Tom reunite after many years of stand up together early in their careers. Aisha shares her journey with network television, hosting and starring in Criminal Minds. She also regales tom with her obsession with optimization podcasts and cold plunges. Then Aisha gives Tom the rundown of her margarita business ‘Losophe,’ and the differences between warring canned margaritas on the mark...

Greg Hess joins the table and compliments the restaurant. The two recount their time on NPR’s Live From Here. They get into Greg’s new podcast “Get it to Dutch: A Screenwriter's Journey” which features Weird Al Yankowic and Tim Robinson. Greg cannot believe this is not a real restaurant! They get into traveling for work. Greg shares some of the craziest corporate gig stories you will hear. -------...

Jim Jefferies joins the table to sing the praises of Aussie bread. He delves into his mom’s cooking and sounding like your parents. Jim talks Australian TV, where all swear words are allowed after 9pm. Jim and Tom talk ovations, bombing, and life touring the world. Jim shares the backstory behind changing his name when he became a stand up comedian and discusses all different kinds of sobriety. --...

Chris Redd takes a break from his tour to join the table. We discuss losing weight vs tightening up, gym habits, “working on my hour.” Then, Chris delves into his peeves traveling for work, including leaving the window open on flights. Chris shines light on his attack outside the Comedy Cellar. He discusses his family reunion of 1000+ people. And lastly gets into his experience on SNL and funny ra...

Greg Fitzsimmons joins the podcast fresh off running the 2 Bears 5k with Tom. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Greg: Mixing an incisive wit with scathing sarcasm, Greg Fitzsimmons has achieved success as a stand-up, an Emmy Award winning writer, and host on TV, radio and his own podcast. Greg is host of the hugely popular FitzDog Radio pod...

Carrie Morey talks all things bread and breaks in our studio's oven. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Carrie: Carrie Morey founded her handmade biscuit business in 2005 with the goal of making the tender, buttery, made-by-hand biscuits of her mother accessible across the country. Over 15 years later, Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit is widely r...

Ilana Glazer joins the table to talk about her new movie 'Babes!' ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Ilana: Ilana Glazer is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, director, and activist. She co-created and co-starred, with Abbi Jacobson, in the Comedy Central series Broad City, which is based on the web series of the same...

Steven Rogers joins the table and offers his take on hotel fitness centers, hairless cats and marrying another comic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Steven: Originally from Syracuse, NY Steven Rogers is comedian based in NYC who has been making others laugh for most of his life. Performing in clubs and theaters all over the country, Stev...

Daniel Thrasher breaks down his experience starting in YouTube, the Internet's place in comedy today and wasting his question with James Gandolfini. Catch him in "Dinner with the Parents" now on Prime/Freevee! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsor Wild Grain! Any combination of breads, pastas and pastries shipped to you, plus...

Craig Ferguson joins the table to regale his 'Late Late Show' hosting days, growing up in Scotland and the future of comedy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Craig: Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-American comedian, actor, writer, and television host. He is best known for hosting the CBS late-night talk show The Late Late Show with Craig Ferg...