Episode 251 - Joe Gatto

Episode 251 - Joe Gatto

Author: All Things Comedy February 18, 2025 Duration: 1:13:07
This week on Breaking Bread it's an Italian love affair - the hilarious Joe Gatto joins us! The words spumoni, cannoli, and biscotti are said often - but those are actually just the names of Joe's many dogs. These two peas in a pod talk all about their shared interests: desserts, Italian families, and comedy. They bonded so much they will soon collaborate on a short film. Tom's wife is not allowed to listen to this episode, if you're not Tom's wife, please enjoy! Check out Joe Gatto! Joe Gatto's new comedy special Messing With People is out now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQghA0123NA  Joe's podcast Two Cool Moms with co-host Steve Byrne just kicked off its 2nd season via iHeartMedia: https://sacksco.com/pr/joe_gatto_073024.html  Joe's tour: https://punchup.live/joegatto#tour Gatto Pups and Friends: https://gattopupsandfriends.com/  Joe's first ever children's book Where's Bearry? is out now via Penguin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:36 Welcome & bread 0:03:34 Joe's new special & filming at The Paramount  0:05:50 Joe's Mother being a mom to all the Jokers 0:08:29 Cooking and ordering for the family 0:10:35 Going to Vegas for Thanksgiving with mom 0:11:55 Flying into Newark on 9/11 0:13:20 Meeting Impractical Jokers Joe on the street 0:16:44 Gatto's Pups And Friends - Senior dog rescue 0:24:23 Uncomfortable moment 0:25:40 Finding names for all the dogs 0:26:05 Adoption and getting the word out 0:29:30 Fearlessness and childhood effecting comedy 0:33:40 Kids futures 0:34:40 Marriage reconciliation 0:39:25 Christmas cooking 0:41:00 Going vegan 0:46:00 Baking bread 0:46:36 Desserts 0:48:17 Touring 0:48:47 Charity event in Pittsburgh and singing Circle of Life 0:50:41 Being a filmmaker, action comedy 0:52:56 Tom & Joe are making a short film together 0:54:57 Reach of Impractical Jokers 0:59:00 Going to Alaska and performing in all 50 states 1:00:00 Getting back together 1:01:40 Being the worst first date guy and anniversaries 1:05:45 The short is turning into a feature 1:06:44 Goodbyes: Gatto Pups And Friends and Tour ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #joegatto #impracticaljokers #dogs #rescue #rescuedog #italian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's something about sharing a meal that loosens the tongue and opens people up. That's the simple, delicious premise behind Breaking Bread with Tom Papa. Each week, the comedian sits down with a fascinating guest-from fellow comics and actors to chefs, writers, and artists-and lets the conversation flow as naturally as a good dinner party. The talk isn't strictly about food, though it often meanders there; it's more about the ingredients that make up a life: work, family, failures, and the little joys found in a perfect slice of pizza. Tom's warm, curious, and genuinely funny approach creates an atmosphere where guests tend to share stories and perspectives you might not hear elsewhere. This isn't a formal interview; it's the kind of easy, laughter-filled chat that happens when people connect over something fundamental. Produced by All Things Comedy, the podcast serves up a consistent blend of humor and heart, making you feel like you've pulled up a chair at the table. You'll come for the comedy and the recognizable names, but you'll stay for the surprising depth and the feeling that you're listening in on a real, unguarded conversation between friends.
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