This week Atsuko Okatsuka joins us at the table! It's never a great sign when Ira Glass informs you that you have a story worth telling, which is exactly what happened to Atsuko. She discusses life in Japan, being kidnapped by her grandma and moving to the US. She also shares how she found out she wasn't married to her "husband." Enjoy!
Check out Atsuko's upcoming special FATHER on Hulu June 13th.
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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:42 Welcome and second time on podcast
0:01:43 Bread
0:03:00 Atsuko's new special "FATHER"
0:05:20 Japan
0:11:32 Downtown LA
0:14:42 Atsuko did not know she wasn't married for years
0:20:13 Special set design
0:21:39 Atsuko's relationship with her father
0:24:03 Ira Glass
0:26:32 Grandma kidnapping
0:30:40 Japanese
0:31:56 Taiwan to London pipeline
0:35:25 Bad smells
0:36:38 FACTOR Ad
0:38:30 Uncomfortable moment
0:46:00 Scars
0:48:33 Tracking the moon
0:51:10 Atsuko at 80 and finding friends
0:56:02 Celiac
0:58:28 Condiments and masseuses
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1:01:52
Episode 263 - Aaron Weber
The hilarious Aaron Weber joins us at the table! Fresh off his first ever special and fresh off a flight from Nashville, Aaron sits down with Tom to discuss comedy, football, and belly buttons. Typical table talk. Enjoy!
Check out Aaron Weber's special Signature Dish right here on YouTube!
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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:45 Welcome and suitcases
0:02:08 Aaron's Special Signature Dish
0:04:22 Confidence and high school
0:07:18 Getting into stand up and comedy
0:12:08 Kids
0:14:10 Legendary hotdogs
0:17:28 The whole country is going to bed
0:19:17 Silly questions - amusement parks, embarrassment
0:27:47 Animals
0:30:34 Touring and Nate Bargatze
0:33:37 Robes, hunting, Catholicism
0:41:38 Uncomfortable moment
0:45:39 Veganism and diets
0:47:00 High school antics
0:52:23 Sports
0:55:21 Advertising
0:57:42 Belly buttons
0:59:22 Half hour special
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Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry.
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1:03:00
Episode 262 - Ike Barinholtz
This week Ike Barinholtz joins us at the table! He's a renaissance man! He writes, acts, AND cooks. He's so skilled, his talents rubbed off on his father who starred in Jury Duty. Tom and Ike discuss the future of Hollywood, possibly starring in a movie together, and share their favorite recipes! Enjoy!
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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:23 Wild Grain Ad
0:01:17 AI and appearance
0:05:25 Running Point & The Studio
0:10:32 Working w Seth & Cast of The Studio
0:13:55 Future of Hollywood
0:22:10 New ideas
0:26:45 Ike's dad becoming an actor on Jury Duty
0:39:00 YouTube algorithm
0:40:05 Cooking chicken cutlets
0:42:39 Drink of choice
0:44:45 Cooking growing up & in Amsterdam
0:46:08 Wild Grain Ad
0:48:19 TomPapa.com
0:49:02 Trade Coffee Ad
0:52:27 Uncomfortable moment
0:55:56 Bad news doesn't travel in Hollywood
0:58:00 Roasted potatoes recipe and cooking
1:03:07 Lemon pasta
1:06:48 Ozempic
1:08:38 Running Point
1:13:07 Ike's "other" projects
1:14:39 Chile Colorado
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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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1:20:48
Episode 261- Ed Helms
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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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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1:06:28
Episode 260 - Keegan-Michael Key
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!
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Comedian and bread baker, Tom Papa, is the perfect host, inviting guests to join him for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations.