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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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!

Patreon - Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa

Radio, Podcasts and more - https://linktr.ee/tompapa/

Website - http://tompapa.com/

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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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Radio, Podcasts and more - https://linktr.ee/tompapa/

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