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Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

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Comedian Tom Papa mixes comedy and carbs for hilarious and revealing conversations with a wide range of talented guests. Served fresh weekly.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes325Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

This week we welcome the esteemed Ryan Hamilton to the table! He and Tom talk about working with Jerry Seinfeld, touring, and of course, the time Ryan got hit by a bus. Enjoy!

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This week we welcome the magnificent Fahim Anwar  @FahimAnwar  to the show! He and Tom talk stand up, parental expectations, and cooking. Enjoy!

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We're thrilled to welcome Fumi Abe to the table! He and Tom talk crowd work, AI, and the life of a comic. Enjoy!

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We are so excited to have Orlando Leyba join Tom at the table! They chat about food, fun, LA, and Miami. Enjoy!

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Recent Guests

Fahim Anwar
Comedy guest on the show
Comedian
Episode: Episode 324 - Fahim Anwar
Fumi Abe
Comedian, opening act and guest on the show
Episode: Episode 323 - Fumi Abe
Orlando Leyba
Comedian sharing life story and career insights
Comedian
Episode: Episode 322 - Orlando Leyba
Dan Docimo
Rising stand-up comedian based in New York
Episode: Episode 321 - Dan Docimo
Lisa Ann Walter
Actress and comedian known for stand-up and Abbott Elementary
Self
Episode: Episode 320 - Lisa Ann Walter
Kyle Mooney
Actor, filmmaker, and musician discussed as a guest on the episode.
Actor/Filmmaker
Episode: Episode 319 - Kyle Mooney
Paul Morrissey
Comedian, No Soup for the Soul special on YouTube
Drybar (YouTube special)
Episode: Episode 318 - Paul Morrissey
Joel Kim Booster
Actor and comedian featured on Scrubs and other projects
Self / Performer
Episode: Episode 317 - Joel Kim Booster
Bobby Moynihan
Guest comedian and actor discussed in-depth career and personal anecdotes
Actor/Comedian
Episode: Episode 316 - Bobby Moynihan

Host

Tom Papa
Host of Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Super fun

    Love Tom. Nicely positive, no political lectures. I love his view of the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maniscca
    United States2 months ago
  • Love Love These Interviews

    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🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HippySam23
    United States2 months ago
  • Tom Papa is a treasure

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nala S
    United States3 months ago
  • Meh

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    🌸Patress
    United States3 months ago
  • Too bad

    Good till the identity politics kick in. Go woke and go broke.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lew in Chicago
    United States3 months ago

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Feedback varies on on-mic eating segments, with many enjoying the show's humor and guests.
Fans appreciate candid career stories and behind-the-scenes detail from entertainment.
Overall sentiment highlights entertaining conversations and memorable guest moments.
Listeners note a strong, warm hosting style and engaging guests.
Some critique political discussions creeping into episodes.

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Spotify
#46
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#22
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#113
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#28
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#142
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#234
Canada/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 324 - Fahim Anwar
Q: How did Fahim get started in comedy and what pushed him toward stand-up despite studying engineering?
He started in Seattle at a young age, juggling engineering studies with stand-up, motivated by a desire to create and perform. The environment and opportunities in Seattle, plus the need for an authentic voice, encouraged him to pursue comedy despite the perceived 'safe' path of medicine or engineering.
Episode 320 - Lisa Ann Walter
Q: How did Abbott Elementary come into her life and what did it change?
The guest discusses the shift from stage and touring to TV, the fresh opportunities Abbott offered, and how it allowed her to bring her authentic comedic voice to a broader audience while maintaining stage credibility.
Episode 320 - Lisa Ann Walter
Q: What was it like starting out in New York clubs as a woman?
She describes a boot-camp atmosphere where women rarely passed the passes and where the early routine involved passing through multiple clubs with strict, male-dominated gatekeeping, making her eventual rise all the more remarkable.
Episode 309 - Rob Riggle
Q: What was the turning point that led you to pursue Saturday Night Live?
A long arc of seeking opportunities, staying in New York, getting trained at UCB, and finally getting invited to audition and then join SNL after years of perseverance.
Episode 307 - Laura Benanti
Q: How do you cope with the pressure of public performance?
I focus on being present and not letting external negativity seep into my personal life.

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Recent guests on Breaking Bread include:

1. Fahim Anwar
2. Fumi Abe
3. Orlando Leyba
4. Dan Docimo
5. Lisa Ann Walter
6. Kyle Mooney
7. Paul Morrissey
8. Joel Kim Booster

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