Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
Episodes
Episode 298 - Aparna Nancherla
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we've got Aparna Nancherla at the table. She and Tom talk about the difficult experience that sometimes is living life, the things that bring th...
Episode 297 - Connie Britton
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Connie Britton joins us at the table! She and Tom reminisce about their time in New York, becoming friends, industry success, and of course,...
Episode 296 - Jon Lovett
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jon Lovett joins us at the table! He and Tom talk politics, superheroes, and how to become funny. Enjoy! Text PAPA to 64000 to get twent...
Episode 295 - Ian Edwards
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ian Edwards joins us at the table! He and Tom talk all about the evolution of comedy, proper airplane etiquette, and of course, Jamaican ho...
Thanksgiving Surprise! - Zoltan Kaszas
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving, Bread Breakers. This week Zoltan Kaszas joins us at the table to discuss food, fun, and fantasy. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad c...
Episode 294 - Jim Gaffigan
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jim stops by to chat about his comedy process, his new YouTube special, and gives out life advice. Enjoy! F*%k your khakis and get The Pe...
Episode 293 - Patton Oswalt
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patton Oswald joins us at the table! He and Tom chat industry expectations, comedy in the social media age, and of course, Tom puts Patton's...
Episode 292 - Paul Feig
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Paul Feig joins us at the table to talk about his dapper wardrobe, his favorite gin martini, and of course, his new movie, The Housemaid (on...
Episode 291 - Judd Apatow
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Judd Apatow joins us at the table! He and Tom talk about his new book, his long history with comedy, and those pesky network execs. Enjoy! -- ...
Episode 290 - Iliza Shlesinger
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iliza joins Tom to sample sourdough, and chat about touring, making art, and how she's no longer giving out free tickets to friends and family. -- ...
Episode 289 - Dan Soder
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today the hilarious Dan Soder joins us at the table! He talks criticizing Howard Stern, living above the subway, getting covid in Canada. Enjoy! Ch...
Episode 288 - Tig Notaro
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Tig Notaro joins us at the table! Does she care about her appearance? Does she know how baseball works? Will her wife leave her for Tom? Everyth...
Episode 287 - Tara Punzone
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the incredible chef, Tara Punzone joins us at the table! Things are about to get really Italian. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Episode 286 - Jim Jefferies
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jim Jefferies joins us at the table! Tom and Jim discuss why Jim is not his wife's favorite Aussie, the art of crafting your opening joke, and w...
Episode 285 - Alex Edelman
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Breaking Bread Alex Edelman joins us at the table! He talks holding hands with a nervous flyer, wearing tefillins, and making pottery for Set...
Episode 284 - Nick Stoller
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Breaking Bread Nick Stoller joins us at the table! You know him from making every funny movie ever, but today we get a peak into the real Nic...
Episode 283 - Tim Heidecker
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Tim Heidecker joins us at the table! He's here to address the topic on everyone's minds: his transitional lenses. Tim and Tom also discuss the ...
Episode 282 - Gary Vee
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Gary Vee joins us at the table! The two Jersey boys dive into all kinds of discussions - the best way to parent your children, how to start a bu...
Episode 281 - Spike Feresten
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Spike Feresten joins us at the table! He's written for your favorite shows including Late Night with David Letterman and Seinfeld - and he's her...
Episode 280 - Carrot Top
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Carrot Top joins us at the table! We have a comedy legend among us - Carrot Top shares stories of running into the most famous and beloved comed...
Episode 279 - Robby Hoffman
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Breaking Bread Robby Hoffman joins us at the table! Would it kill her to have a moment?! She talks through the journey of growing up on welfa...
Episode 278 - Dusty Slay
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dusty Slay joins us at the table! From living in a trailer park to having his own Netflix special, Dusty has lived a varied life. He talks drivi...
Episode 277 - Tim Ferriss
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Tim Ferriss joins us at the table! We have an entrepreneur and investor on the program, Breaking Bread just got a whole lot smarter! Tim sheds l...
Episode 276 - Maria Bamford
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Maria Bamford joins us at the table! Maria shares about her experience living in Altadena during the LA fires, how her neighbors saved her house...
Episode 275 - Samantha Bee
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Samantha Bee joins us at the table! Warning: things get steamy, we're talking menopause! Samantha shares about her tour How To Survive Menopause...
Episode 274 - Cedric The Entertainer
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Breaking Bread Cedric the Entertainer joins us at the table! Cedric talks The Kings of Comedy, being the life of the party, and even busts ou...
Episode 273 - Gabby Reece
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Breaking Bread Gabby Reece joins us at the table! Gabby is a former professional volleyball player and Tom has a lot to learn. Her advice on ...
Episode 272 - Kerri Kenney-Silver
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The week on Breaking Bread Kerri Kenney-Silver joins us at the table! She talks starring in the hit show The Four Seasons (based on the 1981 film), th...
Episode 271 - Steph Tolev
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread Steph Tolev joins us at the table! Tom and Steph discuss her new -first ever- Netflix special and the importance of not lo...
Episode 270 - Jameela Jamil
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jameela Jamil joins us at the table for a bonus episode! She talks getting discovered, the power of saying "yes", and how she almost killed hers...
Episode 269 - Fortune Feimster
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Fortune Feimster joins us at the table! At this point, 6 years into the radio show, she's basically Breaking Bread family. These old pals discus...
Episode 268 - Justin Willman
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Justin Willman joins us at the table! It's magical! Justin shares how he got his start in magic after breaking both his arms, how he builds ...
Episode 267 - Michael Kosta
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michael Kosta joins us at the table! What could be better than a pro tennis player turned comedian?! Michael and Tom discuss the absurdity a...
Episode 266 - Carol Leifer
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The incredibly talented Carol Leifer joins us at the table! Everything Carol touches seems to turn to gold - Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and now H...
Episode 265 - Mike Birbiglia
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread Mike Birbiglia joins us at the table! Two Italian comedians in one booth - what could go wrong?! Tom and Mike share old Co...
Episode 264 - Atsuko Okatsuka
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Atsuko Okatsuka joins us at the table! It's never a great sign when Ira Glass informs you that you have a story worth telling, which is exac...
Episode 263 - Aaron Weber
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hilarious Aaron Weber joins us at the table! Fresh off his first ever special and fresh off a flight from Nashville, Aaron sits down with Tom to d...
Episode 262 - Ike Barinholtz
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ike Barinholtz joins us at the table! He's a renaissance man! He writes, acts, AND cooks. He's so skilled, his talents rubbed off on his fat...
Episode 261 - Ed Helms
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week comedian, banjo player, and history buff Ed Helms joins us at the table! Ed and Tom discuss some of history's biggest snafu's and the fact t...
Episode 260 - Keegan-Michael Key
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Keegan-Michael Key joins us at the table! Keegan and Tom take a deep dive into the history of comedy, sketch vs improv, and evergreen jokes....
Episode 259 - Tim Dillon
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tim Dillon joins us at the table! Good news, he has an opinion on everything: NY vs LA, the stock market crash, Joe Rogen's influence on the...
Episode 258 - Kevin Bacon
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kevin Bacon joins us at the (New York) table! He reflects on the massive success he's had from Animal House to Footloose to JFK. He recalls ...
Episode 257 - Seth Rogen
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread Seth Rogen joins us at the table! He discusses all things about his new Apple+ series, The Studio - the inspiration, findi...
Episode 256 - Chelsea Handler
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the infamous Chelsea Handler joins us at the table. We get to break bread with Chelsea just minutes after she received the news that her new...
Episode 255 - Retta
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread the hilarious Retta joins us at the table! She shares about getting her start in stand up, transitioning into acting, and ...
Episode 254 - Chris Bianco
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread, Tom is an absolute fangirl because the legendary Chris Bianco joins us in the studio. They discuss how comedy and baking ...
Episode 253 - Harland Williams
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread Harland Williams joins us in the studio. We reveal his two biggest claim to fames: starting the John Deere trend and being...
Episode 252 - Jason Alexander
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread the multi-talented Jason Alexander joins us in the studio! Tom and Jason take a deep dive into Jason’s career - from bec...
Episode 251 - Joe Gatto
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread it's an Italian love affair - the hilarious Joe Gatto joins us! The words spumoni, cannoli, and biscotti are said often - ...
Episode 250 - Chelsea Peretti
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread Chelsea Peretti joins Tom in the studio. They discuss all things comedy: being lonely on tour, the changing Hollywood land...
Episode 249 - Earthquake
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread we shake things up, Earthquake joins Tom Papa for a sit down. Ever wonder Quake's take on unqualified white men? Drones? D...
Episode 248 - Leanne Morgan
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Breaking Bread we sit in on a date between girlfriend & boyfriend, Leanne Morgan and Tom Papa. They talk all things romance: night sweats...
Episode 247 - Dave Attell
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 246 - Ari Shaffir
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ari Shaffir gets shirtless in the studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 245 - Ronny Chieng
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ronny Chieng can't wait to dig into Tom's bread -- but first he has to try Twix... Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in ...
Episode 244 - Bert Kreischer
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays, Breaking Bread Family! Tom and Bert eat, drink (a lot), and be merry in this special episode of Breaking Bread. Learn more about your ...
Episode 243 - Jim Gaffigan
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Gaffigan and Tom Papa talk touring, performing, eating, and more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS a free item in...
Episode 242 - Lisa Kudrow
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep 241 - Paul Reiser
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Reiser talks to Tom about his career highs and lows, family, working with your kids, and the time Johnny Carson didn't invite him to sit on the c...
Episode 240 - Anthony Jeselnik
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Anthony talk comedy specials, food, and cancel culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 239 - Julie Bowen
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julie and Tom talk religion, childhood trauma, and the joys of 7-11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Episode 238 - David Alan Grier
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Alan Grier breaks bread with Tom Papa and talks acting, kids, and how he changed the culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Episode 237 - Jason Reitman
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom auditions to be in Jason Reitman's next film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 236 - Lil Rel Howery
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Papa and Lil Rel agree—comedians are weird. Like what you see? Watch last week's episode with Henry Winkler: https://youtu.be/LeZH5h4-vU0 Watc...
Episode 235 - Henry Winkler
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Winkler joins the Breaking Bread family and tells Tom he is still hungry. Winkler talks all things Happy Days and his starts in show biz as the ...
Episode 234 - Jerry Seinfeld
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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!! Jer...
Episode 233 - Roy Wood Jr.
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 232 - Jimmy Kimmel
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gen...
Episode 231 - Jessimae Peluso
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
Episode 230 - Moon Unit Zappa
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. To...
Episode 229 - Paul Scheer
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Episode 228 - Marc Maron
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 227 - Robert Smigel
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 226 - Sam Morril
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
Episode 225 - Johnny Lowe
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 224 - Adam Pally
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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” no...
Episode 223 - Matt Damon
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 222 - Chad Daniels
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Daniels tells Tom how Wisconsin and Minnesota are identical, including their lack of Olympic champions. They plan living in the woods on a pontoo...
Episode 221 - Joel McHale Returns!
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. The...
Episode 220 - Hannah Berner
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 219 - Aisha Tyler
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisha Tyler and Tom reunite after many years of stand up together early in their careers. Aisha shares her journey with network television, hosting an...
Episode 218 - Greg Hess
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 “...
Episode 217 - Jim Jefferies
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Austra...
Episode 216 - Chris Redd
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 215 - Greg Fitzsimmons
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Fitzsimmons joins the podcast fresh off running the 2 Bears 5k with Tom. -----------------------------------------------------------------------...
Episode 214 - Carrie Morey
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Morey talks all things bread and breaks in our studio's oven. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Episode 213 - Ilana Glazer
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ilana Glazer joins the table to talk about her new movie 'Babes!' -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Episode 212 - Steven Rogers
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Rogers joins the table and offers his take on hotel fitness centers, hairless cats and marrying another comic. -------------------------------...
Episode 211 - Daniel Thrasher
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Thrasher breaks down his experience starting in YouTube, the Internet's place in comedy today and wasting his question with James Gandolfini. C...
Episode 210 - Craig Ferguson
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Ferguson joins the table to regale his 'Late Late Show' hosting days, growing up in Scotland and the future of comedy. ------------------------...
Episode 209 - Rachel Feinstein
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Feinstein joins the table and talks about Tom officiating her wedding, marrying a firefighter, and her Netflix special "Big Guy," streaming now...
Episode 208 - Jimmy Carr
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Carr joins the table dressed to the nines and ready to talk all things comedy, parenting and his new special "Natural Born Killer" on Netflix no...
Episode 207 - Julian Edelman
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Edelman joins the table and talks moving to LA, his podcast Games with Names and answers a question from Matt Damon. -------------------------...
Episode 206 - Caitlin Peluffo
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Caitlin Peluffo joins the table! We hear what life opening for Matteo Lane and Fortune Feimster is like, and get into her sporty roots. Ab...
Episode 205 - Neal Brennan Returns
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neal Brennan thanks drugs for his latest special. About Neal: Neal Brennan is a director, writer, actor, and comedian known for co-creating and...
Episode 204 - Sarah Silverman
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Sarah Silverman to the table where we explore the curious case of non-magnetic refrigerators, ponder the convenience of modern can designs,...
Episode 203 - Dusty Slay
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Papa chats with comedian Dusty Slay about his comedic journey and personal life. They discuss Dusty's unique experiences and insights from perform...
Episode 202 - Barbara Corcoran
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Papa talks with Barbara Corcoran about her extraordinary journey from a humble beginning to becoming a real estate mogul. They delve into Barbara'...
Episode 201 - Beth Stelling
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Papa sits down with Beth Stelling to explore the nuances of comedy, from early influences and defining moments in their careers to the intricate p...
Episode 200 - Dulcé Sloan
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dulcé shares insights into the complexities of navigating spaces as a black woman, her experiences with racism from a young age, and the importance o...