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Comedian Tom Papa mixes comedy and carbs for hilarious and revealing conversations with a wide range of talented guests. Served fresh weekly. 


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This week Kathleen Madigan joins us at the table to discuss drunk neighbors, Waymos, and Nashville. Happy holidays, and enjoy! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Head to factormeals.com/TYSO50OFF and use code TYSO50OFF to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Use code PAPA at monarch.com for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code PAPA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we've got Aparna Nancherla at the table. She and Tom talk about the difficult experience that sometimes is living life, the things that bring them joy, the foods of their youth, and of course, Aparna's new special, Hopeful Potato, out now on Dropout. Enjoy! Thanks to Monarch! Use code PAPA at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code PAPA. And thanks to Butcher Box! As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free steak in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/papa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Connie Britton joins us at the table! She and Tom reminisce about their time in New York, becoming friends, industry success, and of course, raising children. Enjoy! Our thanks to: Factor! Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Squarespace! Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA Mint Mobile! Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at mintmobile.com/BREAKINGBREAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 296 - Jon Lovett

Episode 296 - Jon Lovett

2025-12-1001:23:59

This week, Jon Lovett  joins us at the table! He and Tom talk politics, superheroes, and how to become funny. Enjoy! Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/TOMPAPA. Take advantage of Hexclad’s Holiday Sale! Head to https://hexclad.com/PAPA for Up To 50% Off! #hexcladpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 295 - Ian Edwards

Episode 295 - Ian Edwards

2025-12-0201:03:41

This week, Ian Edwards joins us at the table! He and Tom talk all about the evolution of comedy, proper airplane etiquette, and of course, Jamaican houses. Enjoy! Check out https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Thanksgiving, Bread Breakers. This week Zoltan Kaszas joins us at the table to discuss food, fun, and fantasy. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 294 - Jim Gaffigan

Episode 294 - Jim Gaffigan

2025-11-2501:08:20

This week Jim stops by to chat about his comedy process, his new YouTube special, and gives out life advice. Enjoy! F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code PAPA15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/PAPA15 #theperfectjeanpod As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free steak in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/papa. Your choice of filet mignon, New York strip, or ribeye in EVERY box for an entire year, PLUS $20 off your first box, and free shipping always. Use code PAPA at monarch.com for half off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 293 - Patton Oswalt

Episode 293 - Patton Oswalt

2025-11-1801:14:04

This week Patton Oswald joins us at the table! He and Tom chat industry expectations, comedy in the social media age, and of course, Tom puts Patton's encyclopedic film knowledge to the test. Enjoy! Check out Black Coffee and Ice Water, out November 20, only on Audible! Don’t get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at mintmobile.com/breakingbread Check out https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/papa50off, and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Get delicious, ready-to-eat meals delivered—with Factor. (Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 292 - Paul Feig

Episode 292 - Paul Feig

2025-11-1101:10:54

This week Paul Feig joins us at the table to talk about his dapper wardrobe, his favorite gin martini, and of course, his new movie, The Housemaid (only in theaters December 19th). Enjoy! Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/PAPA! #hexcladpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 291 - Judd Apatow

Episode 291 - Judd Apatow

2025-11-0401:09:121

Today Judd Apatow joins us at the table! He and Tom talk about his new book, his long history with comedy, and those pesky network execs. Enjoy! -- Check out https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA. -- Get 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/PAPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Iliza joins Tom to sample sourdough, and chat about touring, making art, and how she's no longer giving out free tickets to friends and family. -- Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Go to ButcherBox.com/PAPA to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. theperfectjean.nyc. Our listeners get 15% off your first order plus Free Shipping, Free Returns and Free Exchanges when you use code  PAPA15  at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 289 - Dan Soder

Episode 289 - Dan Soder

2025-10-2101:03:461

Today the hilarious Dan Soder joins us at the table! He talks criticizing Howard Stern, living above the subway, getting covid in Canada. Enjoy! Check out his podcast SODER and his tour dates at https://www.dansoder.com/.  Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA. Use code PAPA at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code PAPA.  Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at MINTMOBILE.com/BREAKINGBREAD.  ---------------- 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
Episode 288 - Tig Notaro

Episode 288 - Tig Notaro

2025-10-1401:18:09

Today Tig Notaro joins us at the table! Does she care about her appearance? Does she know how baseball works? Will her wife leave her for Tom? Everything gets answered today.  Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.  Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  ----------------------- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 287 - Tara Punzone

Episode 287 - Tara Punzone

2025-10-1001:13:14

Today, the incredible chef, Tara Punzone joins us at the table! Things are about to get really Italian. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 286 - Jim Jefferies

Episode 286 - Jim Jefferies

2025-10-1001:29:06

Today Jim Jefferies joins us at the table! Tom and Jim discuss why Jim is not his wife's favorite Aussie, the art of crafting your opening joke, and who will be the last standing Beatle. Enjoy! Right now, Trade is offering 50% off a 1 month trial at drinktrade.com/PAPA. Check out squarespace.com/PAPA for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. ---------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:01 Tour, Nambe, and Patreon Shout Out 0:02:28 Comedy specials and sitcoms 0:06:15 Two Limbs opening joke - Johnny Cash 0:13:00 Tour of the capital 0:18:58 Jeff's resemblance 0:22:55 Jeff's wife's loves Chris Hemsworth 0:25:01 Aussie Accent pros and cons 0:27:25 HIM movie 0:31:23 Uncomfortable moment and Aussie bread 0:34:33 Favorite cuisine around the world 0:40:13 Coming up with rules for life 0:44:30 Better Man Premiere 0:45:33 Squarespace Ad 0:48:27 Trade Coffee Ad 0:50:06 Nambe shoutout 0:51:02 Drunk audience members and 14 y/o boys 0:54:27 Last standing Beatle and meeting Ringo 1:00:12 Oasis 1:02:17 Worst hair phase 1:06:56 ICE 1:11:55 Becoming a citizen 1:18:20 Life at 80 ---------------------- 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 #jimjefferies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 285 - Alex Edelman

Episode 285 - Alex Edelman

2025-10-0201:18:211

Today on Breaking Bread Alex Edelman joins us at the table! He talks holding hands with a nervous flyer, wearing tefillins, and making pottery for Seth Rogen. He also opens up about the loss of his best friend and how he navigates the current state of the world. Alex is an Emmy and Tony Award winning comedian, actor and writer. Catch Alex in THE PAPER, streaming on Peacock now. ------------------ 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:06 Best Bread 0:02:25 Agreeing with Trump 0:04:30 Nervous flyers 0:07:25 Tefillin 0:09:25 Eat anything made with love 0:11:04 Making pottery for Seth Rogen 0:13:45 Roomates and dealing with death of best friend 0:18:45 Support of friends during loss 0:20:20 Adam Brace's effect on Alex 0:26:09 Jerry Seinfeld came to Alex's broadway show 0:30:53 Starting at the Comedy Cellar young 0:35:14 Wikipedia obsession 0:36:50 Writing and Acting in The Paper 0:46:30 Developing new hour 0:50:30 Tefillin p2 0:53:03 Getting tipsy off one drink 0:56:08 The Great Outdoors, 2 week walk in Japan, National Parks 1:01:14 Uncomfortable moment 1:04:57 State of the world 1:13:45 Influences ------------------ 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
Episode 284 - Nick Stoller

Episode 284 - Nick Stoller

2025-09-3001:22:34

Today on Breaking Bread Nick Stoller joins us at the table! You know him from making every funny movie ever, but today we get a peak into the real Nick Stoller: the insanely talented baker. Sally from Sally's Baking Addiction, please step aside. We might just end the podcast here, it will be nearly impossible to top. Enjoy! Check out Nick Stoller's show, PLATONIC. Season 2 now streaming on Apple TV + . Also follow Nick on Instagram for more baking content @nicholasstoller.   Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every Butcher Box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/PAPA.  -------------- 0:00:00 Cold Open 0:00:29 Tour & Nambe Shoutout 0:02:04 Nick Stoller Intro 0:04:04 Diving into baking 0:08:45 Croissants & Sally's baking addiction 0:11:00 Nick brought many treats 0:17:00 Baking conference in Japan  0:18:56 Growing up in Miami 0:19:16 Chocolate croissants  0:20:42 Growing up obsessed with comedy  0:25:15 NY to LA, getting an agent  0:26:56 Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel relationships 0:31:39 IQ Bar Ad 0:33:52 Butcher Box Ad 0:35:40 First time directing 0:39:45 Nick's Babka  0:42:50 Platonic, working with Seth Rogen 0:48:33 Comedy stars yelling  0:50:18 Awards shows, state of comedy  0:52:07 Nick's creative process 0:55:20 Bad Magic  0:59:01 Uncomfortable moment 1:00:33 Being decisive, writing is therapy 1:06:40 Privilege and criticism  1:11:19 Perfect comedy movies 1:13:27 Booking Japan trip and bread & comedy -------------- 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 #nickstoller #baking #croissant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 283 - Tim Heidecker

Episode 283 - Tim Heidecker

2025-09-2301:30:09

Today Tim Heidecker joins us at the table! He's here to address the topic on everyone's minds: his transitional lenses. Tim and Tom also discuss the relationship between wine and storytelling, things that make them laugh, and if you have to be a stoner to create stoner content. FactorMeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/PAPA ------------------ 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:02 Tour and Nambe Shoutout  0:02:39 Factor Ad 0:05:01 Monarch Money Ad 0:07:08 Patreon Shoutout  0:07:39 Transitional glasses and getting discovered  0:12:38 Uncomfortable moment and AI 0:22:38 Wine and relationships  0:23:17 Fans of each other 0:26:13 Getting into music 0:33:56 Laughing at things you make 0:36:25 Directing 0:40:08 Magic Castle  0:41:29 Finding time to write 0:43:49 Colin Hanks  0:45:27 Stoner content  0:50:40 Reminiscing on bit 0:52:00 Office Hours Podcast 0:59:51 Big boy podcasters and Riot Comedy Festival 1:17:30 Speed funny round 1:20:00 Touring 1:22:40 Group chat ------------------ 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
Episode 282 - Gary Vee

Episode 282 - Gary Vee

2025-09-1601:13:40

Today Gary Vee joins us at the table! The two Jersey boys dive into all kinds of discussions - the best way to parent your children, how to start a business without any money, and how to use AI to make you money. Enjoy and take notes!  ------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:05 TomPapa.com and Patreon Shoutout 0:02:09 New Jersey  0:03:40 Bread 0:04:45 Say hi to everyone in college - life is people 0:07:22 Talking about feelings, life then vs now 0:12:19 Don't tell kids that things don't matter 0:15:56 Other people's opinions, Twitter in 2007 0:22:50 Self esteem convo w/ kids 0:28:03 Hypocritical parents, parent's don't punish  0:32:35 Balancing business and media, building business  0:41:22 Moving people  0:46:01 First step is social media, choosing niche 0:53:40 Uncomfortable moment  0:57:03 Life isn't as bad as it seems  59:00 Comedians  1:00:00 Break the web app, idealizing young people  1:04:20 AI revolution and financial opportunity  1:07:19 Gary uses Chat  ------------- 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 #garyvee #parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today Spike Feresten joins us at the table! He's written for your favorite shows including Late Night with David Letterman and Seinfeld - and he's here to talk all things comedy! Tom talks with Spike about his many interests - collecting cars, playing live ball tennis, and designing watches. Enjoy!  Check out Spike's podcast Spike's Car Radio.  Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ButcherBox.com/papa to get this limited time offer and free shipping always.  ------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:02 TomPapa.com 0:01:57 Patreon Shoutout 0:02:27 Pressures of Spike's bread  0:03:10 Seinfeld stopped Tom from golfing  0:05:00 Collecting cars  0:10:10 Paul Newman's flat loafs and Tom's fascination  0:15:29 Comedy writing vs stand up  0:17:00 Playing tennis, live ball 0:25:50 Writing for Letterman, Seinfeld  0:30:50 Writing "Soup Nazi" episode and working with Larry and Jerry 0:40:10 Seinfeld bungalow and Hollywood magic  0:42:00 IQ Bar ad  0:44:05 Butcher Box ad 0:45:41 State of comedy in Hollywood 0:48:48 Fox late night show and cancellation  1:01:02 Colbert cancellation  1:06:12 Podcast - Spike's Car Radio 1:07:20 Personality of people who drive specific cars  1:12:10 Uncomfortable moment  1:14:32 Tom & family past Seinfeld and Spike driving Porsches 1:16:05 Father forcing fist fights 1:20:02 watching Friends and old Seinfeld episodes  1:22:35 Designing watches  ------------------- 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 #seinfeld #latenight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Stephen Boykin

Entertaining podcast

Nov 6th
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Jeanne McGrath

Oh for the love- this guy has drunk the krazy klown koolaid of the US Liar in Chief. I cannot listen to this. Sorry Tom. #elbowsup Canada #glovesoff USA

Mar 8th
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Stephen Boykin

I loved the show with Lisa Kudrow. She was great! You were too!

Dec 10th
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Stephen Boykin

Awesome episode of Breaking Bread with Tom Papa. Bravo!!

Oct 24th
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Elizabeth Ann Yates

Great episode! Next time you are in KC MO go to the Golden Ox in the Stock Yards by Kemper Arena. Great history, and the food is beyond. I went last weekend for 30th Anniversary. I know you like Steaks!

Feb 16th
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Thomas Griffith

Amazing!

Nov 16th
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Francis Dring

Haha I ship Antinori's wines!

Jan 23rd
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Kathryn Pauline

I made the cranberry recipe and served it atop a baked brie. Deeeee-lish!!!!!

Dec 2nd
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123 456

rogan is so full of misinformation. he believes everything he wants to believe. i get it he is just an uneducated comedian

Oct 16th
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Glen LeBarr

first time listening, one funny lady

Sep 20th
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Teresa Wilkinson

at long last A WOMAN!!!!!, and she's funny and terrific and enjoyable and interesting - & guess what?, more women guests = more listeners, I love your work Tom but your podcast has been a sausage fest so far

Sep 18th
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Gee

That joke about the homeless guy he waves to when throwing out extra bread is one of the funniest things Tom has said on his podcast.

Aug 25th
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Paul Dozier

You go Tom!!! Break that bread!!!

May 14th
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Willard Hale

Good episode

Dec 29th
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Willard Hale

Good show

Dec 29th
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Rick James

who tf is the guest?

Oct 31st
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WS

Imagine if drying paint had a podcast. And it was stoned. That’s this episode.

Sep 10th
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KC Crow

epic double "woow" 41:10

May 31st
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Joe Raia

cut out early!

Feb 27th
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