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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This week Tim Dillon joins us at the table! Good news, he has an opinion on everything: NY vs LA, the stock market crash, Joe Rogen's influence on the election, and much more. Enjoy!

Check out Tim's new Netflix special on 4/15, "I'm Your Mother".

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0:00:00 Intro

0:00:32 Patreon

0:01:22 New York vs LA

0:05:33 Stock Market Crash, Tariffs, & Real Estate

0:12:15 Bread & The Bronx Breakfast

0:19:54 RFK Jr.

0:24:55 Podcaster's influence on the election

0:28:27 JD Vance on Tim's podcast

0:31:55 Covering politics on Tim Dillon podcast

0:35:55 Silly questions

0:40:05 Tim's new special

0:43:20 Uncomfortable moment

0:44:44 Back to silly questions

0:49:50 Anxiety attacks

0:51:58 Future of Hollywood

0:56:38 Post covid life and bounce back

1:01:10 Goodbyes

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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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This week Kevin Bacon joins us at the (New York) table! He reflects on the massive success he's had from Animal House to Footloose to JFK. He recalls the jump from waiting tables to being on a private jet with Liza Minnelli! Catch his latest work, The Bondsman now streaming on Prime Video. Enjoy!

Go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA or use promo code PAPA to get $30 off your first box PLUS free croissants.

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0:00:00 Intro Teaser

0:01:00 Patreon

0:02:05 Wild Grain Ad

0:02:57 Welcome & Bread

0:05:19 Eagles

0:08:26 Los Angeles

0:11:55 Being a "New York actor"

0:14:48 Growing up & wanting to be famous

0:18:00 Turning down a tv show

0:20:22 Animal House & Soap Operas

0:22:50 Always thinking about the next thing

0:24:50 Supportive parents

0:26:00 Retirement is not in sight

0:27:20 The Bondsman and Kevin's different gears

0:29:00 Not having a signature "thing"

0:31:10 Wild Grain Ad

033:34 She's Having a Baby & Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

0:38:00 Footloose fame and learning to dance

0:50:13 JFK

0:53:10 Sirens

0:54:17 Carrying the role

0:55:47 Uncomfortable moment

0:57:03 Playing real people

0:58:35 Oliver Stone

1:00:00 Directors

1:02:47 Touring, The Bondman & Writing Songs

1:09:10 Touring

1:10:30 Gratitude for career & family

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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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