Episode 264 - Atsuko Okatsuka

Episode 264 - Atsuko Okatsuka

Author: All Things Comedy May 20, 2025 Duration: 1:04:22
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. ------------ 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 ------------ 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 #atsuko #japan 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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