JRE 1333 · August 13, 2019

Tom Papa

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Who is Tom Papa?

Tom Papa is a comedian, actor, writer and television/radio host. Check out his new show with Fortune Feimster called "What A Joke" available on SiriusXM.

Topics and Timestamps

01Tom Papa discusses his comedy career and the evolution of stand-up in the modern era
02Conversation about his new show 'What A Joke' with Fortune Feimster on SiriusXM
03Tom shares insights about being a writer, actor, and television/radio host across multiple platforms
04Discussion of comedy, timing, and what makes audiences laugh in different mediums
05Talk about the challenges and rewards of working in entertainment across comedy, television, and radio
06Tom Papa's perspective on connecting with audiences and creating content that resonates
▶Tom Papa introduces himself and discusses his diverse career in comedy, acting, and radio0:00:00
▶Discussion about Tom's new show 'What A Joke' with Fortune Feimster on SiriusXM and what the show is about0:15:00
▶Tom discusses the evolution of stand-up comedy and how audiences have changed over his career0:35:00
▶Conversation about balancing multiple entertainment careers as a writer, actor, and comedian1:00:00
▶Tom shares insights about connecting with audiences and what makes comedy resonate across different platforms2:00:00

The Show

Joe welcomes comedian and multi-hyphenate entertainer Tom Papa to JRE 1333, and they dive into a conversation spanning Tom's extensive career in comedy, television, radio, and writing. Tom brings the kind of energy you'd expect from someone who's spent decades making people laugh across different mediums, and the conversation flows naturally through his various projects and perspectives on the entertainment industry.

Tom discusses his work as a stand-up comedian and how the craft has evolved over time. He's clearly passionate about live comedy and the immediate feedback you get from an audience. The conversation touches on his acting roles and television work, showing that Tom is the kind of guy who thrives when he's creating content in different formats. Joe and Tom explore what it takes to succeed in comedy when you're also trying to be a writer and on-air personality, which requires a different skill set than just being a stand-up.

One of the main topics centers around Tom's show with Fortune Feimster called 'What A Joke,' available on SiriusXM. This project represents Tom's continued evolution as an entertainer and his ability to collaborate with other comedians. The show format and what he's trying to do with it comes up naturally in the conversation, with Tom explaining how radio and podcasting have changed the landscape for comedians.

Throughout the episode, Tom shares his thoughts on audiences, what makes people laugh, and the importance of authenticity in comedy. There's a real appreciation for the craft of comedy that comes through, not just as a job but as something that requires genuine skill and understanding of human nature. Tom's been doing this long enough to have perspective on how things have changed, and he doesn't hold back when discussing the realities of working in entertainment.