Tom Papa

TOM PAPA is a comedian known for his work in film, television, and radio as well as on the live stage. He is a frequent panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, a writer and performer on the public radio variety show Live from Here (the latest incarnation of the legendary radio show, A Prairie Home Companion), the host of a daily SiriusXM show, What a Joke with Papa and Fortune, and has recorded four stand-up specials that are currently streaming. When not touring the country, Tom lives in Los Angeles and bakes bread with his wife, daughters, cat and somewhat loyal dog.
You're Doing Great!
Tom Papa
St. Martin's Publishing Group
St. Martin's Press
Comedian and Live from Here head writer Tom Papa, author of Your Dad Stole My Rake, tackles the modern condition in a heartwarming group of short essays.
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Your Dad Stole My Rake
Tom Papa
St. Martin's Publishing Group
St. Martin's Griffin
It’s hard being a person, especially in a family, and no one knows that better than stand-up comedian, and family man, Tom Papa
How do you deal with a life filled...
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