Episode 220 - Hannah Berner

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Hannah Berner of Giggly Squad fame joins the table and has a new special on Netflix, ‘We Ride at Dawn.’ They start with how they met, at a Netflix golf event. Tom asks Hannah who cooked for her, and they get into the forbidden Italian romance her parents had. Tom shares a story about his aunt’s sauce going bad, and then a nightmare incident at a hotel after his last show. Hannah guides Tom through how to clean up hotel crime scenes and how she likes to spend her time post-show. They question what’s wrong with LA food, and how certain vegan restaurants try to trick you. Tom describes what it was like bringing a vegetarian home to his Italian family, and how he was a vegetarian at one point. They talk about convincing your partner’s parents to like you in general. Tom consults Hannah’s advice for handling mean girls and how to get revenge on Instagram and social media. Hannah asks Tom about family, and they get into what having kids was like. Lastly they get into the trend of run clubs, and waiting in lines. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Hannah: Hannah Berner was born in Brooklyn, New York and emerged on the comedy scene by writing, directing, editing, and acting in videos on social media and writing viral tweets. She has two podcasts, Giggly Squad and Berner Phone with over 50 million downloads. She was a cohost on Bravo’s Chat Room, as well as a member of Bravo’s Summer House for three seasons, and has over 4 million followers across her social media platforms. She has interviewed Jennifer Lawrence, Hailey Bieber, Priyanka Chopra, Kesha, and the Jonas Brothers. She currently is on a theater tour across America for her stand up comedy. In 2022, she was named one of Just For Laughs “New Faces Of Comedy" in Montreal. She was recently named one of Variety’s “Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2023”. About Tom: Tom Papa, a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry, has made significant strides in film, television, radio, podcasts, and live performances. Notably, he's a regular on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and various late-night TV shows. Papa's literary skills are evident in his books “We’re All In This Together” and "You’re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive," a collection of essays, and "Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas," a comedic look at family life. His latest stand-up specials are “Tom Papa: What A Day!” and "Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!" on Netflix. Beyond comedy, Papa's engagements extend to hosting "What A Joke With Papa And Fortune" on SiriusXM and appearing on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me." His love for baking led to hosting the Food Network series "Baked." As an actor, he's worked with notable figures like Rob Zombie and Steven Soderbergh and has appeared in several films and TV shows, including the HBO film "Behind the Candelabra." Additionally, Papa has contributed as a writer to projects like "Bee Movie" and various TV series. Residing in Los Angeles with his family, Papa continues to balance his professional life with personal interests like baking. Get in touch with or go see Tom live on stage! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa #TomPapa #breakingbreadwithTomPapa