Episode 284 - Nick Stoller

Episode 284 - Nick Stoller

Author: All Things Comedy September 30, 2025 Duration: 1:22:53
Today on Breaking Bread Nick Stoller joins us at the table! You know him from making every funny movie ever, but today we get a peak into the real Nick Stoller: the insanely talented baker. Sally from Sally's Baking Addiction, please step aside. We might just end the podcast here, it will be nearly impossible to top. Enjoy! Check out Nick Stoller's show, PLATONIC. Season 2 now streaming on Apple TV + . Also follow Nick on Instagram for more baking content @nicholasstoller.   Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every Butcher Box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/PAPA.  -------------- 0:00:00 Cold Open 0:00:29 Tour & Nambe Shoutout 0:02:04 Nick Stoller Intro 0:04:04 Diving into baking 0:08:45 Croissants & Sally's baking addiction 0:11:00 Nick brought many treats 0:17:00 Baking conference in Japan  0:18:56 Growing up in Miami 0:19:16 Chocolate croissants  0:20:42 Growing up obsessed with comedy  0:25:15 NY to LA, getting an agent  0:26:56 Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel relationships 0:31:39 IQ Bar Ad 0:33:52 Butcher Box Ad 0:35:40 First time directing 0:39:45 Nick's Babka  0:42:50 Platonic, working with Seth Rogen 0:48:33 Comedy stars yelling  0:50:18 Awards shows, state of comedy  0:52:07 Nick's creative process 0:55:20 Bad Magic  0:59:01 Uncomfortable moment 1:00:33 Being decisive, writing is therapy 1:06:40 Privilege and criticism  1:11:19 Perfect comedy movies 1:13:27 Booking Japan trip and bread & comedy -------------- 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 #nickstoller #baking #croissant 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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