Breaking Bread with Vir Das

Tom Papa
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Chapters & Sections (52)

0:01 Tom Papa Interviews Vir Das on Breaking Bread chapter 4
0:01 Tom Papa Interviews Vir Das on Breaking Bread
2:14 Upcoming Tour Dates and Podcast Wrap Up
3:48 Enjoying Italian Deli and Culture
5:18 Comedian Discusses New Special and Upcoming Tour
7:25 Discussing Online Comments and Social Media chapter 3
7:25 Discussion on Twitter and Online Comments
8:53 Dealing with Online Backlash and Stress
10:33 Navigating Fame and Social Media Pressure
12:05 Finding Inspiration for Comedy Writing chapter 4
12:05 Finding Inspiration for Comedy Writing
13:43 Comedian's Personal Story and Standup Experience
15:13 Responding to Criticism and Negative Feedback
16:42 Dealing with Changing Audience Expectations
17:53 Comedian's Struggle with Silence and Pacing chapter 4
17:53 Comedian's Struggle with Silence in Stand-up
20:08 Comedy Special Performance and Emotional Connection
21:25 Comedian Discusses Directing and Editing Process
23:17 Conversation about Baking Bread and Vanity
24:53 Comedian's Early Influences and Favorite Performers chapter 3
24:53 Jim Gaffigan's Early Influence on Comedy
26:53 Richard Pryor and Influential Comedians
28:25 Parental Absence and Cultural Identity
30:57 Privileged Boarding School Experiences and Friendships chapter 4
30:57 Boarding School Experience and Privilege
32:21 Childhood Memories of Indian Schooling System
33:54 Parental Expectations and Children's Career Choices
35:17 Stand-up Comedian's Family Background and Early Life
37:40 Acting Experience with Equus Play chapter 2
37:40 Acting Experience with Equus Play
39:52 Actor's Journey and Family Expectations
41:52 Childhood Sacrifices and Family Support chapter 2
41:52 Overcoming Adversity and Sacrifice for Education
44:40 Parental Disruption and Motivation to Succeed
46:14 Shakespeare Festival and Life in Montgomery Alabama chapter 3
46:14 Memories of Cycling in Alabama
48:08 Artist's Partner as Grounding Influence
49:48 Comedian's Unique Approach to Joyful Comedy
51:34 Navigating Identity and Self-Acceptance as an Outsider chapter 2
51:34 Navigating Identity and Self-Acceptance
54:10 Indian Film Industry and Comedic Leading Men
56:33 Career Breakthrough through Networking and Luck chapter 2
56:33 Career Breakthrough through Networking and Luck
58:23 Stand-up Comedy Experience in New York
1:00:54 Bachelorette Party Gone Wrong and Bollywood Fame chapter 2
1:00:54 Comedian's Bachelorette Party Gig Gone Wrong
1:03:21 Documentary Discussion and George Carlin's Legacy
1:05:19 Finding Peace with Family and Career chapter 4
1:05:19 Finding Peace with Family and Career
1:07:16 Inspiration from Bollywood Ensemble Movie
1:08:30 Challenges of Acting in a Foreign Country
1:10:30 Warning Signs of Bad Indian Restaurants

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