Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Episode 97 - David Neuman

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All our olive oil questions are answered when we are visited by David M. Neuman who literally wrote the book on olive oil - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - T...

Episode 96 - Tom Rhodes

15 Mar 2022

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The great and soulful comedian Tom Rhodes joins me at the table for Ukrainian sweets and some mighty bread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Episode 95 - Food IQ

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to get smarter in the kitchen with Dan Holzman and Matt Rodbard, authors of Food IQ available now everywhere! Learn more about your ad choic...

Episode 94 - Judy Gold

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My good friend Judy Gold aka The Challah Queen drops for some good Italian/Jewish love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Episode 93 - Maeve Higgins

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the very funny and insightful Maeve Higgins has a new book, 'Tell Everyone On This Train I Love Them' and a new friend - me! Learn more ab...

Episode 92 - Ari Shaffir

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Only the great Ari Shaffir could share his insights on kosher baked goods and ayahuasca in a single visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Episode 91 - David Cross

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The great David Cross shares his new standup special 'I'm From The Future' (available February 12th at OfficialDavidCross.com) and wisdom about drinki...

Episode 90 - Misunderstood Whiskey

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Happy Lunar New Year with Misunderstood Whiskey and a Quick Bite with Ronny Chieng in the middle of his Hope You Get Rich Tour! Learn more abou...

Episode 89 - George Motz

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The king of burgers George Motz helps save America and keep us well fed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 88 - Jim Gaffigan

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The perfect guest has arrived! My good friend Jim Gaffigan comes by to eat donuts, get bread and talk about his new Netflix special Comedy Monster! ...

Episode 87 - Dan Richer

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Richer, the pizza master and owner of Razza in Jersey City, promises to be my Yoda and show me the way to the perfect pie. We can do this! Learn...

Episode 86 - 2022 Kick Off

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off the new year with the best rigatoni recipe, the best books and the best resolution to eat more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Episode 85 - Duncan Trussell Returns

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 84 - Anthony Giglio

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Giglio is one of the funniest wine experts in the world, so naturally we are good friends and we reunite at the table this week, just in time...

Episode 83 - Alonzo Bodden Returns

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The great Alonzo Bodden returns to the table but leaves his Great Dane at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 82 - Kira Soltanovich #3

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The great Kira Soltanovich returns to the table because she KNOWS things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 81 - Fielding Edlow & Larry Clarke

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Fielding Edlow and Larry Clarke - the definition of marital bliss and the stars of Bitter Homes and Gardens. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Episode 80 - Lidia Bastianich

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The legendary Lidia Bastianich stops by with her new Book - A Pot, A Pan and A Bowl and we grab a quick bite with the angelic Morgan James whose new a...

Episode 79 - Pati Jinich

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pati Jinich shares Treasures of the Mexican Table and helps Tom add some flavor to his Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Episode 78 - Jackie Kashian returns!

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie Kashian is super smart, super funny, and makes a super chili. Look for her new album, Stay-Kashian, launching on YouTube Nov. 16th. Learn mor...

Episode 77 - Ricky Velez

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom shares pastries and laughs with Ricky Valez as his standup special, Here's Everything, launched on HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Episode 76 - Laurie Woolever

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom is joined the prolific and wonderful writer Laurie Woolever who brings us Bourdain The Definitive Oral Biography. Learn more about your ad choi...

Episode 75 - Tony Hale

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom is joined by former cater-waiter and current actor extraordinaire Tony Hale, who also makes a mean rope bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Episode 74 - Scott Conant

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom is joined by chef and restaurateur Scott Conant who shares secrets from his new book Peace, Love & Pasta.And it's time for a Quick Bite with mart...

Episode 73 - Ian Bagg

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom is joined by one of his very first comedian pals, the mighty Canadian comedian Ian Bagg! They return to the days in New York when they were new co...

Episode 72 - Maz Jobrani

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom learns some secrets of Persian cooking from his pal, Maz Jobrani. Maz is a very funny comedian and host of the Back to School with Maz Jobrani P...

Episode 71 - Leslie Jones

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom breaks bread with his biggest bread fan, the super funny comedy force, Leslie Jones. We learn about mystery owls, creepy eels and what makes her s...

Episode 70 - Sarah Tiana

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom breaks bread and drinks Chianti with the brilliant Sarah Tiana who has a surprising Italian center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Episode 69 - Pete Holmes

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom shares bread and donuts with spiritual everyman and hilarious comedian, Pete Holmes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Episode 68 - Atsuko Okatsuka

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom welcomes Atsuko Okatsuka and gives her a glorious bread. Rachel Feinstein surprises Tom with a Quick Bite. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Episode 67 - Sara Singer Schiff

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom gets Canadian treats from Sara Singer-Schiff, his co-host on the new podcast of Stars, Stripes and Maple Leafs. And we get a Quick Bite with Canad...

Episode 66 - The Sklar Brothers

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for hilarious stories and big meals with the Sklar Brothers! And we grab a Quick Bite with Andrew Heaton, the author of Los Angeles is Hideo...

Stars, Stripes and Maple Leafs - Trailer

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New podcast hosted by Tom Papa (American) and Sara Singer Schiff (Canadian). Each Wednesday, Tom and Sara will debate what makes each country differen...

Episode 65 - Jessimae Peluso

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by an Italian American angel, comedian and host of The Sharp Tongue Podcast, Jessimae Peluso. We talk comedy and all things Italian food an...

Episode 64 - Taylor Tomlinson

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The hilarious and soulful Taylor Tomlinson joins me at the table and we grab a Quick Bite with the mighty Stavros Halkius! Learn more about your ad ch...

Episode 63 - Andre Gaines & Dr. Christian C. Gregory

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Filmmakers Andre Gaines and Dr. Christian C.Gregory break bread and discuss the making of 'The One and Only Dick Gregory' on Showtime. Amazing people ...

Episode 62 - Ian Edwards

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Global citizen and funny comedian Ian Edwards stops by and we grab a Quick Bite with Chris Distefano, who is on a food rampage. Learn more about your ...

Episode 61 - Lara Beitz

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lara Beitz is a truly original comedian who I immediately had to break bread with. You are going to love meeting her and we try not to chew too loudly...

Episode 60 - Billy Gardell

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedy powerhouse Billy Gardell comes by for some beautiful bread and we grab a Quick Bite with Rory Scovel who just released "Live Without Fear" on Y...

Episode 59 - Dan Ahdoot

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fellow food lover, actor and comedian Dan Ahdoot stops by and we grab a Quick Bite with the hilarious Ali Kolbert. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Episode 58 - Duncan Trussell Returns

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LOVE this one! Two of my favorites - the great Duncan Trussell helps with an existential bagel crisis and the lovely Lizzy Cooperman puts peacocks on ...

Episode 57 - Nick Schreiber

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s break bagels in LA with Nick Schreiber from Belle’s Bagels and grab a quick bite with New York’s favorite son, Colin Quinn. Learn more a...

Episode 56 - Phil Rosenthal

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The great Phil Rosenthal (co-creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and host of Somebody Feed Phil) who loves all things comedy, food, and family comes to...

Episode 55 - Todd Barry

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we break bread with the smoothest comedy cat of all, Todd Barry, and grab a quick bite with coffee crazy Kira Soltanovich. This episode i...

Episode 54 - Jim Serpico

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to break bread with Jim Serpico, show biz big wig and founder of Side Hustle Bread! Robert Kelly stops by for a Quick Bite after I finally...

Episode 53 - Lodge Bread

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bread meet bread! Today I sit down with the co-founders of Lodge Bread, Or Amsalam and Alexander Phaneuf. They are two amazing bakers who have all o...

Episode 52 - Inon & Natalie Shampanier

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm in a movie called Paper Spiders out now! I sit down with the filmmakers Inon and Natalie Shampanier, who are smart and talented and bring me hum...

Episode 51 - Rich Vos

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to finding food on the road as a touring comedian no one is more detailed or funny that Rich Vos. And then we grab a quick bite with Bon...

Episode 50 - Wayne Federman

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bread and laughs with Wayne Federman who has an amazing new book The History of Stand-Up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chapelle! And a Quick Bite with the ...

Episode 49 - Mikey Alfred

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mikey Alfred, Illegal Civ filmmaker and director of North Hollywood brings me donuts! And we grab a Quick Bite with one of my favorite people Marina F...

Episode 48 - Erica Rhodes

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to break bread with the hungry and hilarious Erica Rhodes, the amazing journalist H. Claire Brown, and a Quick Bite with the mighty funny Jo...

Episode 47 - Jesus Trejo

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to break pan with the very funny Jesus Trejo and learn his family capriotada secrets and love of tacos. And we grab a Quick Bite with Nate B...

Episode 46 - Sam Sifton

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big one! We break bread with New York Times Food Editor, Sam Sifton, who has been a friend and guide during my food and bread journey. He has a...

Episode 45 - Kira Soltanovich Returns

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking bread live and in person with one of our favorite people, the very funny Kira Soltanovich and we grab a Quick Bite with our good pal Dave Koe...

Episode 44 - Ronny Chieng

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are off to Malaysia with the hilarious Ronny Chieng and grab a Quick Bite and some Spaghetti Carbonara tips from Matteo Lane! Learn more about y...

Episode 43 - Gabriel Iglesias

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias gets to the bottom of the burger wars and the talented Matt Walsh reviews almost a year of working with my sourdough starter...

Episode 42 - Rodney Scott

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's world class barbecue time with the one and only Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott's Whole Hog Barbecue! And we grab a Quick Bite with the hilarious Sa...

Episode 41 - Joey Ryan

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We break bread with the talented and funny Joey Ryan from the Milk Carton Kids and grab a Quick Bite with the one and only Tom Segura. Learn more ab...

Episode 40 - Joel McHale

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we break bread with the mighty Joel McHale. He's not snobby, he just likes nice things. And we catch a Quick Bite with the one and only Dunc...

Episode 39 - Negin Farsad

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The funny and talented Negin Farsad shares the joy of growing up with Persian food and we grab a Quick Bite with Ryan Hamilton in Idaho, who answers a...

Episode 38 - Tig Notaro

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We break bread with the incredibly funny Tig Notaro and learn what it's like to survive on pickles and American Cheese. And we catch a Quick Bite wit...

Episode 37 - Binging With Babish aka Andrew Rea and Joey Diaz

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Super Fun with Andrew Rea, the creator and host of the YouTube sensation Binging with Babish and the Babish Culinary Universe and we grab a quick bite...

Episode 36 - Nikki Glaser

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The great Nikki Glazer has been spending time back home with her first chefs, her mom and dad. And it's time for a quick bite with Mike Birbiglia who ...

Episode 35 - Apollonia Poilâne

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we fly to Paris and enter the Poilâne bakehouse with Apollonia Poilâne. She not only leads this legendary bakery but also has a new Master...

Episode 34 - It's the End of the Year!

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the Feast of Seven Fishes, making a BIG dish during this final week and a Quick Bite with Mr. New Year's Eve himself, Dave Hill. Le...

Episode 33 - This is big!

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Kate Pepper, founder of Kate's Bread in Ojai, CA. She's an amazing and inspiring artist and was kind enough to let us into her bakeshop! And on...

Episode 32 - Chris Thile, Bert Kreischer, and Cooking on Sundays.

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Thile is a Grammy award-winning musician, host of Live From Here, and a lover of great wine, food, and coffee. Bert Kreischer is a hilarious co...

Episode 31 - Donna Lennard

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's spend some time with Donna Lennard, the heart and soul of New York's legendary Il Buco restaurant and get a quick bite with the funniest man in ...

Episode 30 - Guilia Rozzi

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discover what makes a great sandwich, uncover the childhood fuel of the great comedian Guilia Rozzi, and have a quick bite with Ryan Hami...

Episode 29 - Jackie Kashian

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to give thanks for my spicy cranberry sauce and break bread with the hilarious Jackie Kashian who has a deep and profound love for baked ch...

Episode 28 - Matteo Lane

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome the great Matteo Lane! If you want to speak Italian, make spaghetti carbonara like a master chef and enjoy your life then listen to this one. ...

Episode 27 - Rachel Feinstein

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to talk about making a simply perfect Focaccia and we break bread with the great comedian, my good friend, Rachel Feinstein. Recipes here: ...

Episode 26 - Chris Bianco

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Bianco is the owner of Pizzeria Bianco and has been called America's best pizza maker. He also tells amazing stories and finally solves the grea...

Episode 25 - W. Kamau Bell & Hari Kondabolu

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu have reunited for their Politically Re-Active podcast and are ready to save the world. Two great comedians breaking o...

Episode 24 - Jonathan Waxman

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The great Jonathan Waxman stops by to talk about his lifetime of breaking bread and The Barbuto Cookbook, that puts his California-Italian style from...

Episode 23 - Joe Rogan

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I flew to Austin, TX to break bread with my good friend, comedian and podcast giant Joe Rogan. In many ways Joe is responsible for spreadin...

Episode 22 - David Koechner

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Please welcome David Koechner, one of the funniest people alive and not just because he eats peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches. Learn more about...

Episode 21 - Robert Kelly

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We sit and smoke and enjoy the company of the great Robert Kelly - He's a Grill Master - Brilliant Comedian - And a great friend. You're going to invi...

Episode 20 - Greg Fitzsimmons

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I host my comedy brother, Greg Fitzsimmons. We go deep into the world of Irish holidays and transcend into the world of Transcendental Meditatio...

Episode 19 - Andy Kadin

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Kadin is the passionate owner of Bub and Grandma's Bread, who provides the most amazing bread to the most amazing restaurants in the amazing city...

Episode 18 - Kira Soltanovich

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kira Soltanovich and I have been in steam rooms, saunas and Russian Baths and today we break bread, drink wine and treat ourselves to Russian pastries...

Episode 17 - Mark Flanagan

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Flanagan, aka “Flanny” is the founder/owner of The Largo Theater. I trade a loaf of sourdough for amazing stories about Bob Dylan, Leonard Co...

Episode 16 - Kevin Nealon

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Come along as we chat with the very funny Kevin Nealon about food and wine and Europe. And check out Hiking with Kevin on YouTube! Learn more about yo...

Episode 15 - Al Madrigal

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a Mexican/Italian cook off with the hilarious and always charming Al Madrigal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Episode 14 - Open Mike Eagle

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to break bread with hip hop artist, comedian and all around creative force Open Mike Eagle. We travel from the early days in Chicago to h...

Episode 13 - Ken Forkish

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's go to Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland, Oregon and break bread with one of my bread gurus, Ken Forkish. Ken has an amazing story and is the aut...

Episode 12 - Nate Bargatze

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We break bread with the ice cream loving Nate Barghatze. Nate is a great comedian, his Netflix specials are hilarious and he has a new podcast - Na...

Episode 11 - Paul Morrissey

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We found Paul Morrissey! Our hilarious comedy friend and co-host of Come to Papa is back and he's cooking so much in his quarantine apartment that da...

Episode 10 - Bill Burr

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Time for a cigar and a scotch as we break bread with the great Bill Burr. He’s one our greatest comedians and has a hilarious animated show ‘F is...

Episode 9 - Vito's Pizza

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Come along to Vito's Pizza, the best New York Style pizza in LA! Vito shares a lifetime of stories and experience and sends me home with his secret do...

Episode 8 - Dave Hill

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Break out the cool glassware. This week my good friend and great comedian Dave Hill comes by as we continue our quest for the perfect martini. This on...

Episode 7 - Fortune Feimster

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we break bread with Fortune Feimster. Not only is this southern belle one the funniest people alive she is also my co-host on What a Joke with P...

Episode 6 - Jo Koy

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s break bread with the great Jokoy! Not only is he spreading comedy love but he’s teaching the world about Filipino food and culture with his ...

Episode 5 - Joey Diaz

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take a Cuban-American comedian wrap him up in a northeastern Italian American neighborhood and you get the great Joey Diaz. The perfect food-loving ma...

Episode 4 - Greg Grunberg

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the family! This week Tom breaks bread with actor/producer Greg Grunberg. Greg takes us to his grandmother's kitchen for an amazing chicke...

Episode 3 - Duncan Trussell

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tom breaks bread with the hilarious Duncan Trussell. While becoming fast friends, Duncan talks about the spiritual act of sharing food and his love of...

Episode 2 - Alonzo Bodden

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tom is joined by Alonzo Bodden, host of the podcast Who's Paying Attention? also on All Things Comedy. He is also a regular on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me...

Episode 1 - Tom Segura

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tom is joined by comedian Tom Segura, host of Your Mom's house podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices