About this podcast
Comedian Tom Papa mixes comedy and carbs for hilarious and revealing conversations with a wide range of talented guests. Served fresh weekly.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 361 episodes
- Kardea Brown: Thanksgiving Macaroni and Cheese · 1 h 12 min · Episode 364Kardea Brown joins Tom Papa to talk about Gullah Geechee food traditions, her grandmother's macaroni and cheese, Charleston's Shrimpgate, and her unlikely road from social work…
- Tiffani Thiessen: Surviving childhood fame · 1 h 6 min · Episode 362Tiffani Thiessen joins Tom Papa to talk about growing up on camera, the moment Saved by the Bell became a global hit, and the thrill of playing against type on Beverly Hills…
- P.J. Byrne: Sylvester Stallone’s Greater-Than-Fiction Story · 1 h 10 min · Episode 360P.J. Byrne sits down with Tom for stories from I Play Rocky, The Rainmaker, Coyote vs. Acme and The Wolf of Wall Street. Along the way, they discuss why Los Angeles still…
- Judd Apatow: Documenting Norm Macdonald and Maria Bamford · 1 h 15 min · Episode 359Judd Apatow sits down with Tom Papa for a warm, funny conversation about Norm Macdonald, Maria Bamford and a lifetime spent preserving comedy. Along the way, he recalls an…
- Mark Cuban: Insurance Companies Are Not Your Friend · 1 h 22 min · Episode 358Mark Cuban joins Tom Papa to reveal what really happens after a Shark Tank deal, explain why AI will transform work, and break down the problems hidden inside America’s…
- Josh Johnson: Elon Musk Hecklers and Changing Minds · 1 h 14 min · Episode 357Josh Johnson talks with Tom Papa about developing his stand-up voice, hosting The Daily Show and why creative skill cannot be outsourced to AI. He also explains how Comedy Band…
- Max Amini: A Joke for Every Country · 1 h 0 min · Episode 355Max Amini joins Tom Papa to talk about building a global stand-up audience through crowd work, curiosity and comedy in both English and Farsi. He shares stories from growing up…
- Chuck Lorre: A Life in Sitcoms · 1 h 26 min · Episode 354Chuck Lorre joins Tom Papa to talk about his book Sitcom and the improbable road from aspiring songwriter to one of television’s most influential comedy creators. They dig into…
- Zach Zucker: Turning Stamptown into a Netflix Special · 1 h 11 min · Episode 353Tom sits down with Zach Zucker for a freewheeling conversation about cheating on the ACT, finding his artistic home in French clown school and bringing his creative family to…
- Brian Posehn: The Big Bang Theory Spinoff · 59 min · Episode 352Brian Posehn joins Tom Papa to talk about nearly 40 years in stand-up, his lifelong love of metal and Rush, and the call that brought him into a new HBO Max show from the Big…
- Milan Patel: Growing Up Running a Motel · 58 minMilan Patel and Tom trade stories about motel guests, hotel etiquette, Hinge, public pools, TSA PreCheck, and the strange calculations people make during flight delays. Plus…
- Sam Morril: Why Happiness Hurt His Stand-Up · 1 h 0 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…
- Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia · 1 h 12 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…
- Billy Gardell: The Health Decision That Sent Him Back to Open Mics · 1 h 1 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…
- Episode 347 - Sarah Tiana · 52 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…
- Episode 346 - Jo Koy · 1 h 14 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…
- Episode 345 - Pete Holmes · 1 h 31 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…
- Episode 344 - Dan Ahdoot · 1 h 16 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…
- Episode 343 - Jeff Arcuri · 52 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…
- Episode 342 - Gianmarco Soresi · 1 h 15 minThis week we welcome Gianmarco Soresi to the table! He and Tom talk about the easy things, you know, like weddings, funerals, religion, and relationships. Laughs abound! Enjoy!…
- Episode 341 - David Wain · 1 h 14 minThis week we welcome David Wain to the table! The Wet Hot American Summer Writer & Director talks with Tom about Cleveland, working with Steph Curry, and raising kids. Enjoy! Our…
- Episode 340 - Jenna Fischer · 58 minThis weekend we welcome Jenna Fischer to the pod! Jenna is author of two books. She hosts the Office Ladies Podcast along with Angela Kinsey, and she stars in the upcoming film…
- Episode 339 - Todd Glass · 1 h 12 minThis week we welcome Todd Glass to the table! He and Tom chat all about comedy, touring, and writing. Plus food, of course! Enjoy! Our thanks to: Factor! Head to…
- Episode 338 - Ali Siddiq · 1 h 26 minThis week we welcome Ali Siddiq to the table! He and Tom talk all about building a comedy special, the first celebrities they had crushes on, and of course, fatherhood. Enjoy!…
- Episode 337 - Leslie Jones · 54 minThis week Leslie Jones joins Tom at the table! She brings life advice, new breads for Tom to bake, and a lot of comedy tea. Enjoy! Our thanks to: Jack Archer! Go to…
- Episode 336 - Jake Johnson · 1 h 13 minThis week we invite Jake Johnson to the table! He brings a special guest, and chats all about writing, acting, and helping his mother travel from Chicago to Los Angeles. Enjoy!…
- Episode 335 - Joe Dombrowski · 1 h 2 minThis week we welcome Joe Dombrowski to the table! He and Tom talk parenthood and adoption, putting together a comedy special, and the joys of fishing. Enjoy! Our thanks to: IQ…
- Episode 334 - Sheng Wang · 1 h 6 minThis week we welcome Sheng Wang to the table! He and Tom talk comedy touring, life moving quickly, and of course, lots and lots of food. Enjoy! Our thanks to: Square! Get up to…
- Episode 333 - Oliver Cooper · 1 h 5 minThis week we welcome Oliver Cooper to the table! He and Tom talk all about the film industry, working in comedy, and how success feels. Enjoy! Our thanks to Leesa! Go to…
- Episode 332 - Dan Mintz · 1 h 5 minThis week actor, comedian, and writer Dan Mintz joins us at the table! He and Tom talk awkward high school years, the joys and difficulties of doing standup, and more. Enjoy! Our…
- Episode 331 - Noah Galuten · 1 h 4 minThis week we welcome Chef Noah Galuten to the table! He and Tom talk food, fun, and laughter. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See…
- Episode 330 - Matt Rogers · 1 h 1 minThis week we welcome Matt Rogers to the table! He and Tom talk all about Long Island and the east coast, their starts in comedy, and of course, the Cultch Awards! Enjoy! Our…
- Episode 329 - Jamie Lee · 1 h 1 minThe incredibly funny Jamie Lee joins us at the table. She and Tom talk about their time working together, Ted Lasso, terrible AirBnB hosts, and more. Enjoy! And remember to check…
- Episode 328 - Taylor Tomlinson · 1 h 14 minThis week friend of the pod Taylor Tomlinson @taylortomlinsoncomedy is back to break more bread! She and Tom talk about comedy inspirations, growing up religious, writing…
- Episode 327 - Mark Bittman · 1 h 1 minThis week we welcome legendary cookbook author, journalist, and all around fabulous human Mark Bittman to the pod. He and Tom talk all things food, and more. Enjoy! Learn more…
- Episode 326 - Sarah Sherman · 1 h 9 minThis week we welcome the fabulous Sarah Sherman to the table! She and Tom talk all about writing, traveling, and performing comedy. Check out her incredible special, and enjoy!…
- Episode 325 - Ryan Hamilton · 1 h 1 minThis week we welcome the esteemed Ryan Hamilton to the table! He and Tom talk about working with Jerry Seinfeld, touring, and of course, the time Ryan got hit by a bus. Enjoy!…
- Episode 324 - Fahim Anwar · 1 h 7 minThis week we welcome the magnificent Fahim Anwar @FahimAnwar to the show! He and Tom talk stand up, parental expectations, and cooking. Enjoy! Thanks to: Sheath! The underwear…
- Episode 323 - Fumi Abe · 1 h 3 minWe're thrilled to welcome Fumi Abe to the table! He and Tom talk crowd work, AI, and the life of a comic. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Episode 322 - Orlando Leyba · 1 h 10 minWe are so excited to have Orlando Leyba join Tom at the table! They chat about food, fun, LA, and Miami. Enjoy! Our thanks to: IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all…
- Episode 321 - Dan Docimo · 1 h 10 minHappy Thursday! We're so happy to welcome Dan Docimo to the table. They talk with Tom talk about being funny in school, comedy writing, and Catholicism. We think they're…
- Episode 320 - Lisa Ann Walter · 1 h 18 minThis week we welcome legend Lisa Ann Walter to the table! She and Tom gush about Italian food, dig into Lisa's experiences performing for the Mob, compare comedy notes, and have…
- Episode 319 - Kyle Mooney · 1 h 35 minThis week we welcome the phenomenally funny Kyle Mooney at the table! He and Tom work out on air, chat about the Land o' Lakes lady, and lament the artist's trajectory. Enjoy!…
- Episode 318 - Paul Morrissey · 1 h 12 minSurprise! Happy Thursday. We welcome OG Bread Breaker Paul Morrissey back to the pod. He and Tom talk about early iterations of Breaking Bread, touring together, and Paul's…
- Episode 317 - Joel Kim Booster · 1 h 10 minThis week we welcome the fabulously funny Joel Kim Booster to the table! He and Tom talk about the Scrubs reboot, the perils of corporate comedy, and being hot. Enjoy! Our…
- Episode 316 - Bobby Moynihan · 1 h 7 minThis week we welcome Bobby Moynihan to the table! He and Tom talk all about standup, raising daughters, and cigarettes. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Episode 315 - Annabelle Gurwitch · 1 h 9 minHappy surprise Thursday episode! We welcome Annabelle Gurwitch to the table, and she and Tom chat all about fun topics such as Cancer and Death. Seriously, though, it's a great…
- Episode 314 - Nick Swardson · 1 h 20 minThis week we welcome Nick Swardson to the table! He and Tom chat all about ghosts, as well as other, more corporeal things. Enjoy! Our thanks to Hungryroot! For a limited time…
- Episode 313 - Aaron Chen · 1 h 8 minThis week we welcome the incredible Aaron Chen @AaronCh3n to the table! He and Tom chat all around the world. Enjoy! Our thanks to: IQ Bar! We freaking love these bars and you…
- Episode 312 - Phil Rosenthal · 1 h 17 minThis week we welcome Phil Rosenthal to the table! He and Tom talk about Phil's mom, the perfect cookie, and of course, diners. Enjoy! Our thanks to Butcher Box! We love Butcher…
