Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Milan Patel and Tom trade stories about motel guests, hotel etiquette, Hinge, public pools, TSA PreCheck, and the strange calculations people make during flight delays. Plus, Milan Patel talks about The Paper, his upcoming dates with Anthony Jeselnik, and why Cybertrucks may have finally found their calling.

Catch Milan in an upcoming episode of The Paper!

Milan opens for Anthony Jeselnik in San Diego and Phoenix this December.

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Milan Patel and Tom trade stories about motel guests, hotel etiquette, Hinge, public pools, TSA PreCheck, and the strange calculations people make during flight delays. Plus, Milan Patel talks about The Paper, his upcoming dates with Anthony Jeselnik, and why Cybertrucks may have finally found their calling.

Catch Milan in an upcoming episode of The Paper!

Milan opens for Anthony Jeselnik in San Diego and Phoenix this December.
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Sam Morril sits down with Tom Papa for a conversation about the Knicks, unforgettable bombs, classic film noir, and taking creative risks for the right reasons. They also get into Sam Morril's new Netflix special and the movie he spent two years making on the road.

Sam Morril's new Netflix special, Incorrect, is out now. His tour mockumentary is coming to Netflix early next year.

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Sam Morril sits down with Tom Papa for a conversation about the Knicks, unforgettable bombs, classic film noir, and taking creative risks for the right reasons. They also get into Sam Morril's new Netflix special and the movie he spent two years making on the road.

Sam Morril's new Netflix special, Incorrect, is out now. His tour mockumentary is coming to Netflix early next year.

This episode is sponsored by Monarch. Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code PAPA at monarch.com

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Tom sits down with Azniv Korkejian for a conversation about growing up between Saudi Arabia and the United States, turning nostalgia into songs, and discovering a new sense of presence through parenthood. Azniv Korkejian also shares plans for her upcoming tour and the eclectic musical influences that shaped her work.

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00:00 Bedouine Was Devastated When She Left Saudi Arabia
03:03 The new album and going independent
09:14 Turning family history into an album
18:29 Growing up in Saudi Arabia
24:20 How songwriting really happens
30:28 Creative friction with a trusted partner
34:30 Azniv Korkejian on Roger Waters
37:14 Searching for a sense of belonging
41:32 Nostalgia, healing, and parenthood
50:38 Is art a job or an identity?
58:37 From Norah Jones to homemade mixtapes
1:05:58 Simple food and buttered pasta
1:10:38 Tour plans and staying close to home

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