
Comedian Tom Papa mixes comedy and carbs for hilarious and revealing conversations with a wide range of talented guests. Served fresh weekly.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 313 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsComedyFoodComedy Interviews | |||

This week we welcome the incredible Aaron Chen @AaronCh3n to the table! He and Tom chat all around the world. Enjoy!
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This week we welcome Phil Rosenthal to the table! He and Tom talk about Phil's mom, the perfect cookie, and of course, diners. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! This week we welcome Kenan Thompson to the table. He and Tom chat all things comedy, SNL, NYC, and plenty of other acronyms. Enjoy!
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Hi Breaking Bread Family! As an apology for the weird minute of silence in Rob's episode, please enjoy this ad-free, EXTENDED episode. For weekly extended episodes, head over to our Patreon!
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Love Tom. Nicely positive, no political lectures. I love his view of the world.
They feel like friends/acquaintances just talking. Tom gives everyone their space. On 308 Craig Ferguson y’all were talking about Scrabble. I’m older than both of you & was family champion. Then the damn Googling ruined it. For years I hid the Dictionary & made up words & definitions. When they started Googling, I all of sudden said it was too hard for Gramma to see🤣
I love how he treats his guests. He always knows what they’ve been up to and details about the things that they have been working on. I love the fact that he bakes bread for each person and does his research to find the “uncomfortable moment” questions. I feel like you really get to know the people on the podcast in a way that is genuine and deeper than other types of interviews. Tom really knows how to show respect to his guests and make them feel seen so that they can open up and show us a new... more
It’s weird how the show plays the first half again after the commercials. You get to hear the show twice in just one episode.
Good till the identity politics kick in. Go woke and go broke.
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This show features candid conversations with comedians, actors, and entertainers who bring humor, personal anecdotes, and a love of food into the mix. Episodes often center on career journeys, behind-the-scenes stories from stage and screen, and reflections on culture, mentorship, and resilience, all served with a warm, approachable vibe. A standout hook is the relaxed, human-centered tone that blends showbiz memories with food culture, making it appealing to listeners who crave honest storytelling, practical career insights, and a welcoming host persona. The format often spotlights highly recognizable guests while maintaining a feel of intimate, late-night-style conversation about life, work, and everyday joys like bread and meals.
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Recent guests on Breaking Bread include:
1. Phil Rosenthal
2. Kenan Thompson
3. Rob Riggle
4. Laura Benanti
5. Jim Norton
6. Aparna Nancherla
7. Patton Oswalt
8. Paul Feig
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