Episode 277 - Tim Ferriss

Episode 277 - Tim Ferriss

Author: All Things Comedy August 12, 2025 Duration: 1:31:19
Today Tim Ferriss joins us at the table! We have an entrepreneur and investor on the program, Breaking Bread just got a whole lot smarter! Tim sheds light on diet, screen time, natural remedies, and much more! Tune in for his tips and tricks. Enjoy! Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. --------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:39 Patreon Shoutout 0:01:29 Creating a card game, doom scrolling 0:04:21 Effects of covid, low information diet 0:10:40 Giving up caffeine 0:14:21 Designing game 0:17:10 The No Book 0:27:21 Off the grid during vacation and cleaning inbox upon return 0:31:20 Illusion of self 0:37:35 Uncomfortable moment 0:40:46 Factor Ad 0:43:40 Fist fight as a bouncer 0:49:05 Training your mind to remember your dreams 0:50:00 Depression 0:56:15 Supplements for brain clarity 0:59:01 Getting into the details 1:00:06 Taking subscriptions vs natural/behavioral remedies 1:07:02 Eating late and drinking alcohol 1:14:00 Dating and family 1:16:24 Coyote game 1:22:15 Duplicate blood tests 1:23:45 Gas station order --------------- 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 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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