Episode 282 - Gary Vee

Episode 282 - Gary Vee

Author: All Things Comedy September 16, 2025 Duration: 1:14:59
Today Gary Vee joins us at the table! The two Jersey boys dive into all kinds of discussions - the best way to parent your children, how to start a business without any money, and how to use AI to make you money. Enjoy and take notes!  ------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:05 TomPapa.com and Patreon Shoutout 0:02:09 New Jersey  0:03:40 Bread 0:04:45 Say hi to everyone in college - life is people 0:07:22 Talking about feelings, life then vs now 0:12:19 Don't tell kids that things don't matter 0:15:56 Other people's opinions, Twitter in 2007 0:22:50 Self esteem convo w/ kids 0:28:03 Hypocritical parents, parent's don't punish  0:32:35 Balancing business and media, building business  0:41:22 Moving people  0:46:01 First step is social media, choosing niche 0:53:40 Uncomfortable moment  0:57:03 Life isn't as bad as it seems  59:00 Comedians  1:00:00 Break the web app, idealizing young people  1:04:20 AI revolution and financial opportunity  1:07:19 Gary uses Chat  ------------- 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 #garyvee #parenting 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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Ep 241 - Paul Reiser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:23
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Episode 240 - Anthony Jeselnik [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:35
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Episode 239 - Julie Bowen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:23
Julie and Tom talk religion, childhood trauma, and the joys of 7-11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 - Intro00:00:30 - Toast00:02:00 - It’s hard to watch yours…
Episode 238 - David Alan Grier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:41
David Alan Grier breaks bread with Tom Papa and talks acting, kids, and how he changed the culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 237 - Jason Reitman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:56
Tom auditions to be in Jason Reitman's next film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 236 - Lil Rel Howery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:44
Tom Papa and Lil Rel agree—comedians are weird. Like what you see? Watch last week's episode with Henry Winkler: https://youtu.be/LeZH5h4-vU0 Watch Tom's new special out on Netflix NOW! ----------------------------------…
Episode 235 - Henry Winkler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:24
Henry Winkler joins the Breaking Bread family and tells Tom he is still hungry. Winkler talks all things Happy Days and his starts in show biz as the Fonz and making magic with Ron Howard. He then shares how he broke out…
Episode 234 - Jerry Seinfeld [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:17
Catch Seinfeld, Gaffigan, and Papa on tour in a city near you and stay tuned for Tom Papa's newest Netflix special "Home Free" out October 29th!! Jerry Seinfeld comes to break bread with longtime friend Tom Papa and sets…
Episode 233 - Roy Wood Jr. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:07
Roy Wood Jr. takes a break from “Have I Got News for You” on CNN to stop by and break some bread with Tom Papa. In the true breaking bread spirit, Roy and Tom talk about how baking is the ultimate act of love… even when…
Episode 232 - Jimmy Kimmel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:06
Jimmy Kimmel and Tom Papa turn into two old Italian men on this week of Breaking Bread. They talk preparing the Feast of the Seven Fishes, the San Genaro Festival, and making Zeppole in the back yard. Jimmy talks about c…