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!
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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
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Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry.
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Episode 260 - Keegan-Michael Key
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 01:23:03
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!
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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
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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!
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Radio, Podcasts and more - https://linktr.ee/tompapa/
Website - http://tompapa.com/
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#tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread
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Episode 251 - Joe Gatto
Episode 249
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 • Duration 01:13:07
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.
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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
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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
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Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa
#tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #joegatto #impracticaljokers #dogs #rescue #rescuedog #italian
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Episode 160 - Kira Soltanovich #6
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 • Duration 01:13:51
Kira Soltanovich is back! And doesn't get bread!
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Episode 159 - Jay Larson
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 • Duration 01:20:39
Jay Larson joins the table and he brought his own bread...sort of.
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Episode 158 - Mike Vecchione
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 • Duration 01:11:21
What are you, an idiot?
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Episode 157 - Emma Lovewell
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 • Duration 01:00:19
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.'
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Episode 155 - Harland Williams
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 • Duration 01:18:13
Harland Williams is not only funny but he grew up eating funny things.
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Episode 154 - Dan Ahdoot
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 • Duration 01:15:24
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.
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Episode 153 - Chris Porter
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 • Duration 01:18:38
The very funny Chris Porter has a new special on YouTube 'There's No Money in Babies' but man he hates vegetables.
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