Episode 285 - Alex Edelman

Episode 285 - Alex Edelman

Author: All Things Comedy October 2, 2025 Duration: 1:19:36
Today on Breaking Bread Alex Edelman joins us at the table! He talks holding hands with a nervous flyer, wearing tefillins, and making pottery for Seth Rogen. He also opens up about the loss of his best friend and how he navigates the current state of the world. Alex is an Emmy and Tony Award winning comedian, actor and writer. Catch Alex in THE PAPER, streaming on Peacock now. ------------------ 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:06 Best Bread 0:02:25 Agreeing with Trump 0:04:30 Nervous flyers 0:07:25 Tefillin 0:09:25 Eat anything made with love 0:11:04 Making pottery for Seth Rogen 0:13:45 Roomates and dealing with death of best friend 0:18:45 Support of friends during loss 0:20:20 Adam Brace's effect on Alex 0:26:09 Jerry Seinfeld came to Alex's broadway show 0:30:53 Starting at the Comedy Cellar young 0:35:14 Wikipedia obsession 0:36:50 Writing and Acting in The Paper 0:46:30 Developing new hour 0:50:30 Tefillin p2 0:53:03 Getting tipsy off one drink 0:56:08 The Great Outdoors, 2 week walk in Japan, National Parks 1:01:14 Uncomfortable moment 1:04:57 State of the world 1:13:45 Influences ------------------ 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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