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 that somehow, we always make it through. Ed also shares about some of the biggest moments in his career: The Daily Show, The Hangover, and let's face it, probably his appearance on this podcast. If you were waiting for Tom to bring up Wacky Packs in casual conversation, it's your lucky day. Enjoy! Check out Ed's new book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups, out now! Check out Factor: Factormeals.com/PAPA50off and use code PAPA50off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. ----------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:54 Factor Ad 0:01:36 TomPapa.com 0:02:25 Patreon 0:03:38 Ed's Podcast and book, SNAFU 0:06:10 Research and fascination with history 0:08:53 You can't throw away National Geographic's 0:10:53 Wacky Packs 0:14:20 We always make it through 0:21:18 Baking bread and banjos 0:29:12 NY stand up early days and The Daily Show 0:32:26 Writing a book is dense 0:34:32 Continuity police 0:35:22 Factor Ad 0:37:16 The Hangover journey 0:46:15 Silly questions 0:49:26 Government run mistakes 0:56:45 Uncomfortable moment 0:58:55 Back to silly questions 1:02:20 Returning to a quiet life ----------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry.   Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Patreon - Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #edhelms #theoffice   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Don't worry they talk about other things too like: bats, aura rings, and living in trees. Enjoy! Check out Keegan's audio book, “The History of Sketch Comedy,” out now! -------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:50 Patreon and TomPapa.com Shout Out 0:02:53 Welcome and "The History of Sketch Comedy" Book 0:06:45 Fart jokes 0:09:25 Key & Peele Substitute teacher sketch 0:12:52 Elle Key's many talents 0:14:56 Growing up in Detroit and father 0:19:40 Silly questions 0:23:19 Baked goods 0:23:53 Does sketch stand the test of time? 0:29:27 Interviewing Mel Brooks 0:32:30 Topical jokes, humanity, & the past 0:39:45 Dreaming of bats 0:42:13 Tree, cave, or Staten Island 0:46:30 Aura rings and sleep 0:49:43 Throwing pitch for Detroit Tigers 0:54:54 Improv vs sketch 1:06:06 Betting & Sports stories 1:08:07 Importance of history of comedy 1:13:54 Uncomfortable moment 1:14:50 Returning to sketch 1:16:30 In next season of "Only Murders in the Building" & "Play Dirty" movie -------------------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Patreon - Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa Radio, Podcasts and more - https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa   #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 - but those are actually just the names of Joe's many dogs. These two peas in a pod talk all about their shared interests: desserts, Italian families, and comedy. They bonded so much they will soon collaborate on a short film. Tom's wife is not allowed to listen to this episode, if you're not Tom's wife, please enjoy! Check out Joe Gatto! Joe Gatto's new comedy special Messing With People is out now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQghA0123NA  Joe's podcast Two Cool Moms with co-host Steve Byrne just kicked off its 2nd season via iHeartMedia: https://sacksco.com/pr/joe_gatto_073024.html  Joe's tour: https://punchup.live/joegatto#tour Gatto Pups and Friends: https://gattopupsandfriends.com/  Joe's first ever children's book Where's Bearry? is out now via Penguin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:36 Welcome & bread 0:03:34 Joe's new special & filming at The Paramount  0:05:50 Joe's Mother being a mom to all the Jokers 0:08:29 Cooking and ordering for the family 0:10:35 Going to Vegas for Thanksgiving with mom 0:11:55 Flying into Newark on 9/11 0:13:20 Meeting Impractical Jokers Joe on the street 0:16:44 Gatto's Pups And Friends - Senior dog rescue 0:24:23 Uncomfortable moment 0:25:40 Finding names for all the dogs 0:26:05 Adoption and getting the word out 0:29:30 Fearlessness and childhood effecting comedy 0:33:40 Kids futures 0:34:40 Marriage reconciliation 0:39:25 Christmas cooking 0:41:00 Going vegan 0:46:00 Baking bread 0:46:36 Desserts 0:48:17 Touring 0:48:47 Charity event in Pittsburgh and singing Circle of Life 0:50:41 Being a filmmaker, action comedy 0:52:56 Tom & Joe are making a short film together 0:54:57 Reach of Impractical Jokers 0:59:00 Going to Alaska and performing in all 50 states 1:00:00 Getting back together 1:01:40 Being the worst first date guy and anniversaries 1:05:45 The short is turning into a feature 1:06:44 Goodbyes: Gatto Pups And Friends and Tour ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #joegatto #impracticaljokers #dogs #rescue #rescuedog #italian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kira Soltanovich is back! And doesn't get bread! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay Larson joins the table and he brought his own bread...sort of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are you, an idiot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of my Peloton heroes Emma Lovewell climbs off the bike and joins me at the table to talk about her new book 'Live, Love, Well.'    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harland Williams is not only funny but he grew up eating funny things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you love comedy and food as much as I do get Dan Ahdoot's new book 'Undercooked!' Listen and we'll tell you why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The very funny Chris Porter has a new special on YouTube 'There's No Money in Babies' but man he hates vegetables.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My pal, the great Ian Bagg is back! Naturally funny and full of bread! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I daydream about moving to Vermont and baking happily ever after. Gesine Bullock-Prado made her dream come true and shares it all in her new cookbook 'My Vermont Table.' Thank you to our sponsor Aura! Take the 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if anything's been leaked online, all for free at https://www.aura.com/papa.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My pal Big Jay Oakerson stops by with his big heart, hilarious stories and a new special 'Dog Belly' on YouTube.   Thank you to our sponsor Helix Sleep! Take the two minute sleep quiz to match you with the perfect mattress, and save up to $200 off your order at https://helixsleep.com/papa  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Breaking Bread Chelsea Peretti joins Tom in the studio. They discuss all things comedy: being lonely on tour, the changing Hollywood landscape, and most importantly, smoking during writer's room breaks. Chelsea also shares about her experience directing her first movie, "First Time Female Director." If we're lucky, pretty soon Chelsea will cast Tom in something. Enjoy! Catch Chelsea's directorial debut "First Time Female Director" on the Roku Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro  0:02:10 Factor Ad 0:03:08 Toasting to Chelsea’s Movie 0:03:43 Directing & The Appeal of Control 0:05:42 Cringe Comedy & Brooklyn Nine-Nine 0:9:08 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Stand-Up 0:10:40 The Loneliness of Touring 0:12:13 Female vs Male Comedians 0:15:32 Bread Baking & Pandemic Trends 0:16:15 Hollywood’s Obsession with Weight 0:17:28 Good vs Evil & Lord of the Rings 0:21:51 Pottery 0:23:05 The Death of Traditional Writers' Rooms  0:34:21 The Changing Landscape of Casting 0:25:14 Los Angeles Losing Its Industry Appeal 0:25:56 Chelsea's Podcast & Writing 0:29:42 Technology's chokehold 0:34:08 Identity 0:35:52 Factor Ad 0:39:55 Food Growing Up 0:41:00 Thanksgiving Plans & Family Cooking Disputes 0:42:03 Uncomfortable Moments & Comedy Bit 0:45:49 Chelsea’s Movie First Time Female Director 0:47:55 Amy Poehler 0:49:08 The Challenge of Independent Film Financing  0:52:40 Role for Tom 0:54:15 Why Comedy Gets Snubbed at the Oscars 0:56:00 Cigarettes 1:01:00 Papa in Italy  1:04:05 Taste Test 1:05:40 Kids 1:10:00 The Future of Comedy, Hollywood’s Shift, and Status 1:13:00 Wrapping Up: Bread & Final Thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #chelseaperetti #brooklyn99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maz Jobrani gets into The Birds and the Bees at our table and on his new YouTube special!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremiah Watkins has a new special on YouTube called 'Daddy.' I gave him sourdough bread and now I'm his.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The great Alonzo Bodden stops by again to talk about his dog, ordering food vs cooking, and of course, he gets some bread.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I gave the glorious Ms. Pat a delicious bread and she gave us a fresh new season of The Ms. Pat Show on BETPlus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colin Quinn hates sourdough bread but we we love his new show Small Talk coming to the Greenwich Theater in NYC.  FYI he's never had MY sourdough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kathleen Madigan is Hunting Bigfoot in her new Amazon special and trying to get me to make her some biscuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lean, mean, fighting comedy machine, Erik Griffin stops by for some bread.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The very funny Kelsey Cook doesn't eat bread but for a very good reason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's rummage through the pantry with Noah Galuten and his amazing new cookbook.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The great Tom Dreesen serves up legendary comedy stories with a big healthy side of Sinatra.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Diddy? Well, Tom gets him to tell all. Earthquake also shares how his "hands off" travel routine has led to a better life. He's currently a recurring character on three series - "The Neighborhood," "Johnson," and "Everybody Still Hates Chris." He's also preparing for his new Netflix special and a new untitled project coming to network television. Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:59 Quake is at his prime 0:04:52 Insecurities and life purpose 0:07:40 Wild Grain Ad 0:08:40 Raising kids and letting them go 0:13:38 Touring is living 0:15:50 Stylists, meet me at the airport 0:21:29 Meal prepping and marriage 0:29:20 Non money making conversations 0:30:50 Diddy 0:32:20 Unqualified white men 0:37:24 Wild Grain Ad 0:39:02 TomPapa.com 0:40:26 Next 4 years 0:46:32 Nuclear weapons and military 0:52:06 Uncomfortable moment 0:55:12 Acting roles & opportunities 0:59:00 Social media & America 1:01:20 Siblings and start of career 1:07:53 Shooting special in Atlanta 1:13:00 QuakeHouse Sirius XM 1:14:30 Follow Earthquake ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA to start your subscription. #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #earthquake #netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vir Das talks about his new Netflix special, Landing, and tells us what you should never see at an Indian Restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Santino has a new Netflix special called ‘Cheeseburger’ let's hope he brings one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting the year off right with the low calorie, high laughs of Kira Soltanovich.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Christmas miracle! It's a star-studded celebration recorded live 12/6/21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom did it all for the cookies and Stavros Halkias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No one makes me laugh harder than Maeve Higgins.  I brought her a sandwich and she brought me rat stories.  Watch her new special A Very Special Woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Bowers gets a special bread for his new Hulu standup special "Spiritual Ni**a." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My good pal Joey Diaz is coming in like a gravy covered Thanksgiving Day Parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neal Brennan invites us to his gigantic, messy family table. Check out his new standup special Blocks on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The secret fuel to Anthony Jeselnik's great jokes just might be his mother's tacos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, pontoon boats, and men who are “tiny in their pants.” Leanne doesn’t have much time for her boyfriend between touring, writing her book “What in the World?!” and starring in the new Amazon Prime film, “You’re Cordially Invited.” In her free time, Leanne films her upcoming Netflix show with Chuck Lorre, and somehow still manages to have imposter syndrome. Enjoy!  0:00:00 Intro 0:02:41 Hello's and the effects of Hollywood 0:05:17 Alcohol and sleeping meds 0:09:25 Kids and boujee babies 0:12:30 The big city & Leanne's Chuck Lorre TV show 0:16:40 Growing up and smoking 0:22:00 Filming "You're Cordially Invited" 0:24:45 Spelling cuss words 0:30:10 Southern folk love pontoon boats 0:32:50 Renovating house 0:33:30 Filming LEANNE pilot and having a heart attack 0:39:00 Getting nervous for live shows 0:42:40 Being on Jimmy Kimmel 0:43:30 Shooting a new special in NC 0:45:00 Playing Reese Witherspoon's sister 0:47:00 Leanne's busy schedule 0:49:25 Chuck Morgan, Leanne's husband and kids 0:52:45 Uncomfortable Moment 0:59:00 Chuck Lorre is a genius 1:00:15 Living in LA & the fires 1:03:05 Coming up and being a mom while being a comedian 1:06:00 Taste Test 1:10:30 Goodbyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for the always funny, somewhat spicy Nimesh Patel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I use bread to lure the hilarious Tommy Johnagin back to the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I traveled to New York to spend some time with the beautiful and talented Morgan James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to get our heads right with the all-knowing Duncan Trussell.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Kelly is back as a lean, mean fighting machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patton Oswalt has a new Netflix special, We All Scream, and his reward is a special treat from Tommy Biscotti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The always creative Rory Scovel keeps things fresh on the latest Breaking Bread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two breads for the Sklar Brothers who have given us a new show, The Nosebleeds on UFC Fight Pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hilarious Sam Morril talks about his new Netflix Special 'Same Time Tomorrow' and ate half his bread by the time he left the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad and JT Go Deep into a box of donuts. Check out their new hilarious show on Netflix.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Dave break bread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jade Catta-Preta brings her new Netflix show Hotties to the table. It might not be what you're thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hilarious and lovely Leanne Morgan returns with great stories and diet advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everybody loves Ryan! We take a road trip from San Diego to NYC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices