Episode 261 - Ed Helms

Episode 261 - Ed Helms

Author: All Things Comedy April 29, 2025 Duration: 1:09:13
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! Check out Factor: Factormeals.com/PAPA50off and use code PAPA50off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. ----------------- 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 ----------------- 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 #edhelms #theoffice   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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