Moshe Kasher on Fatherhood, Burning Man, Judaism, & Magic Energy | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Tom Papa and Moshe Kasher discuss Moshe's poignant journey while writing about his daughter in his book.
Moshe then takes us through his time in AA, and he reflects on his unique upbringing in all-black Oakland, questioning the effectiveness of his therapy and his fascination with history's subjective truths. T
The conversation then shifts to Moshe's love for people, the energy of crowds, and his experiences at Burning Man. They explore the magical moments life offers, like surfing, and circle back to Burning Man's profound impact.
The discussion weaves through Moshe's connection to Judaism, pandemic life with his wife Natasha, and his childhood experiences, touching on the theme of grieving within Jewish traditions after the death of his father.
They ponder what unites comedians and delve into the process of creating Moshe's book and audiobook.
The episode concludes with a look at Moshe's future aspirations and reflections on fatherhood.
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About Moshe:
Moshe Kasher is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is the author of Kasher in the Rye. He has written for various TV shows and movies, including HBO’s Betty, Comedy Central’s Roasts and Another Period, Zoolander 2, Wet Hot American Summer, and many more. His Netflix specials include Moshe Kasher: Live in Oakland and The Honeymoon Stand-Up Special. He’s appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Shameless, The Good Place, and other fun things. He co-hosts The Endless Honeymoon podcast with his wife, Natasha Leggero. Kasher lives in Los Angeles with Leggero and their daughter. He is the author of a fantastic new book called “Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes.” It’s available now wherever you find books.
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.
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[@HunderbarDachs]

Really good episode! I always love Moshe, and he gave Tom something to work with.

[@deannad9105]

I love seeing Moshe at all my favorite podcasts❤

[@XantheMatychak]

i love this bit about learning to surf for the joy of learning a thing, not for mastering it and how that attitude comes with age. bravo

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Thank You, Gents. So brilliant... Both of You.

[@trudyowen3738]

Fascinating conversation from two amazing guys…

[@lalah9481]

So cool watching and listening to two of my fave comedians dive into the deep. Being genuine is a beautiful thing.
Just received my copy of the book, excited to jump in!

[@m.claybarnes7971]

Loved this interview

[@maroosk]

I love Drennons cats🤣, fun show