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Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
by All Things Comedy
Today: #54 in Arts on our combined chart.
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | #55 | #43 |
About the show
Comedian Tom Papa mixes comedy and carbs for hilarious and revealing conversations with a wide range of talented guests. Served fresh weekly.
Latest episodes
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Sam Morril: Why Happiness Hurt His Stand-Up
September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minSam Morril sits down with Tom Papa for a conversation about the Knicks, unforgettable bombs, classic film noir, and taking creative risks for the right reasons. They also get into Sam Morril's new Netflix special and the movie he spent two…
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Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia
September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minTom sits down with Azniv Korkejian for a conversation about growing up between Saudi Arabia and the United States, turning nostalgia into songs, and discovering a new sense of presence through parenthood. Azniv Korkejian also shares plans…
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Billy Gardell: The Health Decision That Sent Him Back to Open Mics
September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minBilly Gardell joins Tom Papa to share how rebuilding his health led him back to stand-up, and why he had to begin again at open mics. They revisit the last-chance audition that became Mike & Molly, the lessons of James Burrows, and the…
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Episode 347 - Sarah Tiana
September 18, 2026 · 54 minSarah Tiana and Tom trade stories about difficult rooms, Dodgers jokes, writing for sports television, and finding meaningful ideas without making comedy feel like a lecture. Sarah Tiana also shares her elaborate slot-machine routine and…
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Episode 346 - Jo Koy
September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 16 minJo Koy and Tom Papa trade stories about arena comedy, Eddie Murphy's Raw, crowd work and the lifelong pull of stand-up. Jo Koy also discusses the family inspiration behind his Netflix special Blue in the Face and how real conversations…
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Episode 345 - Pete Holmes
September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 33 minPete Holmes joins Tom Papa for a candid conversation about bombing, the need to feel understood, and the strange mental and physical work behind stand-up. They also talk about faith, parenthood, life in Ojai, status anxiety, and Pete…
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Episode 344 - Dan Ahdoot
September 3, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minDan Ahdoot joins Tom Papa to talk about the accidental making of his new comedy special, Yes, I Am Falafel Phil, and the challenge of keeping proven material alive. They also get into wine snobbery, a spectacular dinner with Ralph Macchio…
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Episode 343 - Jeff Arcuri
September 1, 2026 · 53 minJeff Arcuri joins Tom Papa to talk about his Netflix special Nice to Meet You, the strange luck behind great crowd work, and the Comedy Cellar experiences that helped him trust his comedy. They get into rough tapings, online success…