Episode 268 - Justin Willman

Episode 268 - Justin Willman

Author: All Things Comedy June 17, 2025 Duration: 1:08:22
This week Justin Willman joins us at the table! It's magical! Justin shares how he got his start in magic after breaking both his arms, how he builds out his tricks, and reveals if he plants audience members. Enjoy! Check out Justin's new Netflix special, Magic Lover - out now! Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ButcherBox.com/papa to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. -------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:10 Patreon Shoutout 0:01:40 Welcome & First meeting 0:03:40 The Wilman black tee 0:05:35 Justin's new special 0:10:10 Debunking tricks and plants 0:12:12 Starting magic at 12 after breaking both arms 0:19:02 Starting young & Kings of Comedy 0:21:20 Overhearing magician hurting bird after bad set 0:23:48 Learning about human behavior from deceiving humans 0:28:54 Getting stumped 0:29:34 Magician influences 0:32:53 Rising up with comedians 0:35:14 IQ Bar Ad 0:38:07 Butcher Box Ad 0:40:34 Magic history 0:42:49 Traumatic kids bday party bird experience 0:44:30 Rabbits 0:47:48 Uncomfortable moment 0:54:00 Magic Castle 0:56:26 Coming up with a new hour 0:57:38 Lucky playing card trick 0:59:42 First magic Netflix special and showing the audience -------------------------- 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 #justinwillman 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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