Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

61:31

Milan Patel: Growing Up Running a Motel

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/10/01

Milan 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, Milan Patel talks about The Paper, his upcoming dates with Anthony Jeselnik, and why Cybertrucks may have finally found their calling.Catch Milan in an upcoming episode of The Paper! Milan opens for Anthony Jeselnik in San Diego and Phoenix this December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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00:58:16

Milan Patel: Growing Up Running a Motel

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/10/01

Milan 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, Milan Patel talks about The Paper, his upcoming dates with Anthony Jeselnik, and why Cybertrucks may have finally found their calling.Catch Milan in an upcoming episode of The Paper! Milan opens for Anthony Jeselnik in San Diego and Phoenix this December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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01:00:54

Sam Morril: Why Happiness Hurt His Stand-Up

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/29

Sam 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 into Sam Morril's new Netflix special and the movie he spent two years making on the road. Sam Morril's new Netflix special, Incorrect, is out now. His tour mockumentary is coming to Netflix early next year. This episode is sponsored by Monarch. Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code

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62:09

Sam Morril: Why Happiness Hurt His Stand-Up

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/29

Sam 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 into Sam Morril's new Netflix special and the movie he spent two years making on the road.Sam Morril's new Netflix special, Incorrect, is out now. His tour mockumentary is coming to Netflix early next year. This episode is sponsored by Monarch. Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with

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01:12:27

Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/24

Tom 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 presence through parenthood. Azniv Korkejian also shares plans for her upcoming tour and the eclectic musical influences that shaped her work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia 03:03 The new album and going

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73:42

Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/24

Tom 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 presence through parenthood. Azniv Korkejian also shares plans for her upcoming tour and the eclectic musical influences that shaped her work.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia 03:03 The new album and going

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01:01:06

Billy Gardell: The Health Decision That Sent Him Back...

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/22

Billy 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 became Mike & Molly, the lessons of James Burrows, and the family relationships that keep Billy grounded as he returns to touring. Billy Gardell is touring now! Married Moments is also out now. Our thanks to: IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data

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62:21

Billy Gardell: The Health Decision That Sent Him Back...

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/22

Billy 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 became Mike & Molly, the lessons of James Burrows, and the family relationships that keep Billy grounded as he returns to touring. Billy Gardell is touring now! Married Moments is also out now. Our thanks to: IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates

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00:52:24

Episode 347 - Sarah Tiana

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/18

Sarah 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. Sarah Tiana also shares her elaborate slot-machine routine and discusses Women’s Sports Now on ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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53:39

Episode 347 - Sarah Tiana

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/18

Sarah 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. Sarah Tiana also shares her elaborate slot-machine routine and discusses Women’s Sports Now on ESPN.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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75:54

Episode 346 - Jo Koy

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/15

Jo 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 Netflix special Blue in the Face and how real conversations become stage material. Jo's special Blue in the Face is out now. His book Mixed Plate is also out now. Our thanks to: Factor! Head to FACTORMEALS.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies

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01:14:39

Episode 346 - Jo Koy

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/15

Jo 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 Netflix special Blue in the Face and how real conversations become stage material. Jo's special Blue in the Face is out now. His book Mixed Plate is also out now. Our thanks to: Factor! Head to FACTORMEALS.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies

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01:31:26

Episode 345 - Pete Holmes

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/09

Pete 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 faith, parenthood, life in Ojai, status anxiety, and Pete Holmes's first children's book, Spells to Cast on Your Parents. Check out Pete's tour dates here! Pete Holmes's first children's book, Spells to Cast on Your Parents, is available for preorder now and out in September. He wrote it for his daughter and made the artwork

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92:41

Episode 345 - Pete Holmes

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/09

Pete 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 faith, parenthood, life in Ojai, status anxiety, and Pete Holmes's first children's book, Spells to Cast on Your Parents.Check out Pete's tour dates here! Pete Holmes's first children's book, Spells to Cast on Your Parents, is available for preorder now and out in September. He wrote it for his daughter and made the artwork

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01:16:27

Episode 344 - Dan Ahdoot

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/03

Dan 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 into wine snobbery, a spectacular dinner with Ralph Macchio, Broadway disappointments, New York food lines, and the pleasures that no sleep score can measure. Dan's book UNDERCOOKED is out now. His special YES, I AM FALAFEL PHIL is out

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77:42

Episode 344 - Dan Ahdoot

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/03

Dan 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 into wine snobbery, a spectacular dinner with Ralph Macchio, Broadway disappointments, New York food lines, and the pleasures that no sleep score can measure.Dan's book UNDERCOOKED is out now. His special YES, I AM FALAFEL PHIL is out

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53:16

Episode 343 - Jeff Arcuri

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/01

Jeff 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 his comedy. They get into rough tapings, online success, creative anxiety, and why a new joke landing still beats everything else. Jeff's Netflix special NICE TO MEET YOU is out now. Our thanks to: Monarch! Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code PAPA at

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00:52:01

Episode 343 - Jeff Arcuri

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/09/01

Jeff 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 his comedy. They get into rough tapings, online success, creative anxiety, and why a new joke landing still beats everything else. Jeff's Netflix special NICE TO MEET YOU is out now. Our thanks to: Monarch! Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code PAPA at

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01:15:53

Episode 342 - Gianmarco Soresi

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/08/25

This 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! Our thanks to: ASPCA Pet Insurance! Visit ⁠https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/PAPA⁠ to explore care options. Monarch! Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code PAPA at ⁠monarch.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at

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77:08

Episode 342 - Gianmarco Soresi

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa ·

2026/08/25

This 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!Our thanks to: ASPCA Pet Insurance! Visit ⁠https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/PAPA⁠ to explore care options. Monarch! Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code PAPA at ⁠monarch.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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