Breaking Bread with Jay Leno 

GREAT interview! I had the honor of doing voiceovers for Jay (the Tonight Show with Jay Leno) from around 2000 through 2007. I was basically the go-to dude for comedy bits where they needed a character or fake announcer, movie trailer guy etc. It was great working with Jay's team!

We're all happy Jay is still alive. He is a real treasure. Tom, you are magnificent too. Cant wait to get your book. Cheers..

So glad to see Jay Leno in long form, and with the great Tom Papa

The avuncularity will be off the charts with this episode. I'm super okay with that.

I laughed extremely hard and applauded at the plastic surgery/how old am I? joke! Actually one of the best I've heard in a while.

Mr Leno entertained America for decades and continues to share his smart sense of humor and wit. He is a national treasure.

Glad you are better Jay. Thanks for your commitment to preserving/harboring the great car/cycle collection -works of art and techno wonders.

I’ve seen Jay a couple times. He’s the funniest comedian I’ve ever seen live. I had no idea. I remember my face actually hurt from laughing non stop for so long. I recall that there were no dead spots. It was continuous rapid fire jokes. This was back in the nineties.

You ask us to buy your book...and.then just simply give it a good review, whether or not we like it. Why not just give it your best shot, and put it out there, and let people decide on their own? Give it a good review, even though your readers...(or maybe some of them?) "don't understand it"? Do you have a low estimation of (at least some of) your reader's intelligence, or were you just adding a little humor to your promoting your book? No, I don't mean to make out that your plug for your book is anything terrible. It's just that it's always bothered me how people, on their websites, automatically tell their readers to "like and subscribe" to their sites, without giving the reader the space on their own, to make their own decision, based on the quality of the site. It always bothered me, but I realize it's a common practice, to tell readers how they should respond to a website, And, as I said, the way you did it wasn't anything terrible. But when you tell people to automatically give your site a positive review, whether they like it...or even understand it...I had to respond to it.

This is unwatchable due to the host, Tom Papa, saying the word "Yeah" and interjecting it every 10 seconds or so. An occasional "Right" but mostly "Yeah". So annoying. Some type of Tourettes?

Is Jay's mic off?

This is one of the best podcasts online! So enjoy the Papa!

Hey boys and girls you know Jay used to come out as Elvis he was hilarious and he would tell jokes as Elvis... I'll tell you a show Business secret I guess Jay knows too that the famous Rodney Dangerfield the guy who gets no respect he is my uncle he's like a half uncle Christmas on my mom's side my maternal grandfather of course had other children since he was 12 years old. And I so badly wish that I had listened to Rodney Dangerfield he used to own night clubs he made some movies in New York the clubs in New York the clubs were there. I think he came to talk to me and he was about to tell me one of my siblings was my half brother heartache is all these siblings from my mom and dad and my mom and Dad forgot to tell me or they deliberately kept from me that I'm related to a really better grandfather on Dad's side.. like the most famous singer in the world.. I've had a world of grief I'm just giving content away to show business types wannabes

I’m twenty minutes in and this is already a great podcast! Thanks ,Tommy and Jay! Happy 4th!

Why is one of the camera angles the back of the guest's head, and the other angle crosses the line of action?

Excellent,, but somebody needs to tell Jay to watch that Carson, George Goble, Dean Martin thing again because I've heard him get it wrong 2 or 3 times now,, he's way off.. It was funny as hell and brown shoes were mentioned but he's way off....

first time breaking bread-er here, loved this ep! so happy to see jay doing fine, it's truly amazing you can't even tell he ever had severe burns at all. now to continue binging old eps, thanks tom!

Papa is 'proud' of his Country, the uSA. Now that is really funny; LMAO

The percentage of people that cared about the writers strike was the writers, the people on their shows AND............................Yea that's it!......

I miss the old guard comedians. They were so genuinely natural. Felt like if the moment just happened you could have a casual conversation. Jay is a national treasure because he embodies that spirit, reflects and shares who they were, just as we remember them. Who else takes the time to do that? No one.

I tried to watch this vid because I have always like Jay Leno but this host spends so much timer pre-interview plugging things! He even has the gall to tell you to give his book a good review even if you didn't like it. It's been 5.30 minutes so far of him talking BS about how wonderful the USA is. I am so bored that I will not wait around for the interview. Horrible and boring.

Good advice, stay visible even when rich, makes sense, why lose touch with humanity due to whatever fears. Holy cow that was considered a stupid joke? I loved the 47 year old woman one, made my day!

The ONE thing I can do (sort of) is sound production. The mikes should be insulated from the table, and if they were wearing cans they'd hear Jay tapping the table making that annoying sound. SOMEONE should be monitoring what's actually being recorded. Gobel was wearing brown shoes as a JOKE because one of his best lines was "Did you ever feel like it was a black tuxedo world and you are a pair of brown shoes?".

I never used to like Jay Leno I thought after Johnny retired he dumbed down The Tonight show which I didn't dig, now that he's an old man I can appreciate him more.

5:55 Interview actually starts.

CAN NOT HEAR JAY

I would think a man who's afraid to put out a special for fear of cashing in his jokes may put similar consideration into the dispensation of his anecdotes. I've heard these stories in about every other podcast he's done. Thankfully he's a good storyteller!

It's like being exfoliated for free. Man up. Your here..praise God!

Wow Jay actually looks younger. Maybe if you burn your face off, what comes back is fresher skin? I don’t know.

Is Tom paying attention?

The world needs Dave Letterman to do an episode of Leno’s RU-vid garage show. Pick a car, any car, but we need to see it. Jerry would make a nice addition.

A wonderful, hilarious chat between old friends. A true gem.

Jay is spot on about ads on late night; we watch it on RU-vid to skip ads.😎👍🏻

I look a lot of videos of Jay but I didn't know it was dead bad Thank you to ask a little bit deeper 😲😲✌️✌️l🎉🎉🎉🎉

Looking for definition of Hyperbolic chamber? LMAO your best guess, go.

I like Jay, how could you not, but the fact his show ran so long is not evidence it was particularly good. He was bland, safe, comfortable, familiar, and there was an audience for that in that era. There are plenty of formulas by which mediocre things can sustain popularity. Look at McDonald's, Tyler Perry movies, the New York Knicks, etc.

I like Papa but podcast studio design is not his strong suite.

thick felt pad with silicon rubber under it with the mic stand on top of the felt would go a long way in stopping the noise.

Thanks for all the giggles, Tom and Jay. Great show!!

You should fix the audio. Your voice was just a little too loud compared to Jay's.

That was a very nice, laid back chat. I wish Jay would do a vlog for a week of his filming his car show, running to catch his plane to a show. Then back/ on to the next one. I watched a small band vlog their way around 3 festivals during a week this summer and it was really interesting

Tom makes me anxious with his terrible questions.

No Goodyear in your own bath. Unless it's a stroke.

You should have asked him if he's still in love with Trump.

Great episode! Honestly I’ve never been much of a fan of Mr Leno; I am now, to be sure!

Come on if you're braking bread you should lay out a spread

i love jay self made humble

Tom, good show. Just do the world a favor and lose the wallpaper.

I took it the other way. The billionaire's life was worth less.

Nothing keeps Jay down.

Happy fourth to you and your family, Tom. And to all you commenters on here too!

Love it Nederland city of Groningen 🎉🎉🎉

Jay still cracks me up! Tom Papa is a mensch too.

Breaking Bread is an under the radar podcast... surprised not higher subscriber count than 38.5,.

01:13:30 married, no complaining 💜 🌌

What’s with the lighting? Looks like you’re doing these in a terrarium.

Thanks Tom. An invaluable chat to share with us all.

This is the best Country there is. Happy 4th of July everyone.🙋🏻‍♀️💜🇺🇸

Hyperbolic is exaggerated language. Lol. They meant hyperbaric. Great interview for sure.

Have always loved Jay and will continue to do so!!

I never really liked Jay when he had the Tonight show...But when got out from the under the rules of TV I'm one his biggest fans...And jokes about the Lbtw/123kns (the G's I know want no part) community have got to come back...It's a treasure trove of hilarious material...Chappelle has barely scratched the surface...

Fantastic interview - thank you!

🙋‍♂️THANKS TOM,FOR INTERVIEWING JAY…VERY GOOD SHOW 👏👏👏…I am the same age as JAY …and this is IMHHO…SO MUCH BETTER,than reading a book 📖🤗💚💚💚

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🍞🍷I am reading all these comments below and agree with each of them. Repeatedly Jay is referred to as a "national treasure" and I must say that it really says it all. I'm following his many interviews with great enjoyment. He is so relaxed, comfortable, natural, insightful, honest -- and with a genuine humility rarely seen. This interview is splendid, and I am grateful for your interviewing style that let's Jay be Jay. Super well done by you both.🍞🍷

Great show Tom!

New face, New ear, so jay is no longer 100% stock!

Yeah, respectfully eight days when you’re Jay Leno!!! Any other shmuck would look like an abstract painting for the rest of his life!!!

This is so boring, once they started talking about Rodney Danger Dangerfield I just cl8cked off and watched Rodney clips

Tom I just found you from your genius Netflix show...I will get your book...I am now a fan

Carson stole Maude Frickert from Jonathan Winters, and changed the name to Aunt Blabby.

Great show Tom!

The term is HYPERBARIC chamber, not hyperbolic.🙂

Good interview. However, I did note that neither of them addressed the real issue with the current late night television hosts. Kimmel and Colbert go out of their way to promote their political agenda. It's a stupid mistake and displays no real skill at real humor. Jay Leno is still one of the best. He knows his job and does it better than most.

Quit with the guilt jokes. Comedians, especially ones that have F U $ should keep the pedal down. You two are great. Podcasts have broken the “you can’t say that” BS.

Jack Burns replaced Don Knotts after he left The Andy Griffith Show. The character's name was Warren Ferguson. He was only on for 11 episodes & then he was phased out due to the character not catching on.

Jay. Yes we need recording of your shows. I will always go see you when you come to town. For sure, my idol since I was like 10. Good to show the next generations ;)

Great discussion on the science and history of stand up and related. Jay is a walking encyclopedia. Fascinating.

Really enjoyed that inview! Wow what a story about Dangerfield having a stroke on stage, and the moment with him Jay had with him in the hospital! Amazing ❤

going to enjoy this i feel. 👍

The fire saw that chin and was like "I am no match." 😂😂 (I love u Jay!! Stay strong bro!!)

Geez, need a color correction for this. Trying to keep the burn visualized for everyone 🔥 lol

Jay and Seinfeld were great on Letterman in the beginning. That's where I first seen them. Numerous times.

A loaf of bread started the interview and got better ratings that Papa...but at least I don't need as many sleeping pills with this guy!

Treat Williams got killed in a motorcycle accident late last month. I think they were friends.

Jay memory with jokes and about cars is next level stuff

Neat!

Somebody would get offended if you called O.J. a murderer.

Whadaya call 2 billionaires at the bottom of the ocean. A good start.

Hilarious episode 😂

Set design needs help...and then a plastic glass of water for Jay? Come on. So easy to do better. Sound comes and goes. I love the series.

Hyperbaric chamber for oxygen therapy

Rodney new years eve in sunrise florida was the best

Glad you're ok Jay. Sorry that happened to you.

Now that is a Hollywood wig at it's shaggiest.

That McD’s and Barney’s story is fantastic!

Please invest in some shockmounts

Great get. Amazing. Will be a watch again

I like video podcasts . What if you’re on the low carb diet is it still breaking bread.?

Sound could be a little louder...