Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
All Things ComedyComedian Tom Papa mixes comedy and carbs for hilarious and revealing conversations with a wide range of talented guests. Served fresh weekly.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 329 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsFoodComedyArts | |||
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The incredibly funny Jamie Lee joins us at the table. She and Tom talk about their time working together, Ted Lasso, terrible AirBnB hosts, and more. Enjoy!
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This week friend of the pod Taylor Tomlinson @taylortomlinsoncomedy is back to break more bread! She and Tom talk about comedy inspirations, growing up religious, writing bestsellers, and more. Enjoy!
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This week we welcome legendary cookbook author, journalist, and all around fabulous human Mark Bittman to the pod. He and Tom talk all things food, and more. Enjoy!
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This week we welcome the fabulous Sarah Sherman to the table! She and Tom talk all about writing, traveling, and performing comedy. Check out her incredible special, and enjoy!
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- Super fun
Love Tom. Nicely positive, no political lectures. I love his view of the world.
Apple Podcasts5maniscca
United States3 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 Podcasts5HippySam23United States3 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 Podcasts5Nala SUnited States4 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 Podcasts1🌸PatressUnited States4 months ago - Too bad
Good till the identity politics kick in. Go woke and go broke.
Apple Podcasts2Lew in ChicagoUnited States4 months ago
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Spotify | #47 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #34 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Canada/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #67 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Food |
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What is Breaking Bread about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A warm, conversation-rich show that blends humor, personal stories, and culinary banter. Episodes center on stand‑up careers, behind-the-curtain industry insights, and long-running friendships, all delivered with a relaxed, food‑forward vibe. Notable threads include road life and touring, the craft of writing and performing, and the host's signature bread-banter that adds a personal, human touch. The format often includes sponsor reads interwoven with candid anecdotes, making the show feel like a casual hang with a witty, generous interviewer and a rotating roster of high‑profile comedians and entertainers. This mix of culture, career resilience, and everyday joys is likely to appeal to listeners who love comedy, storytelling, and food.
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Breaking Bread launched 13 years ago and published 329 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Breaking Bread include:
1. Taylor Tomlinson
2. Mark Bittman
3. Sarah Sherman
4. Ryan Hamilton
5. Fahim Anwar
6. Fumi Abe
7. Orlando Leyba
8. Dan Docimo
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