Episode #1789

Tom Papa

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Tom Papa is a comedian, writer, and podcast host who discusses his bread baking, travel, upcoming shows, and work with Fortune Feimster. The conversation ranges from pandemic stress, Russian politics, the war in Ukraine, and nuclear risks to sports, combat, fitness, body image, food, Native American history, changing limits on comedy, and maintaining perspective through adversity.

What they talked about

  • Tom Papa brings Joe homemade bread
  • Fentanyl smuggling story
  • Flight attendant stories and mask mandates
  • Russia's invasion of Ukraine and nuclear fears
  • Christian Bale's acting transformations
  • Tom Papa's fall on ice and rib injury
  • Cooking steak and the Maillard reaction
  • Joe's martial arts origin story and kicking technique

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