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Chris Redd takes a break from his tour to join the table. We discuss losing weight vs tightening up, gym habits, \u201cworking on my hour.\u201d Then, Chris delves into his peeves traveling for work, including leaving the window open on flights. Chris shines light on his attack outside the Comedy Cellar. He discusses his family reunion of 1000+ people. And lastly gets into his experience on SNL and funny rap songs.

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About Chris: Chris Redd\u2019s first one-hour comedy special \u201cWhy Am I Like This?\u201d premiered in November of last year and is currently streaming on MAX. He co-created and is set to voice a lead role in a yet-to-be titled project from Broadway Video and Audible, and stars opposite Eddie Murphy in the upcoming feature CANDY CANE LANE. Redd is the co-creator, writer, and star of Peacock\u2019s scripted comedy series, \u201cBust Down\u201d. He was a repertory player on NBC\u2019s \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d for 5 seasons. In addition to acting and writing, Redd is a rapper and stand-up comedian who performs across the country and has toured the United States and Europe with The Second City Touring Company. He received the Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the \u201cSNL\u201d song \u201cCome Back, Barack.\u201d In 2019 Redd released his debut stand-up album, \u201cBut Here We Are.\u201d Redd starred in the independent horror film \u201cScare Me\u201d and can be seen in the comedy films \u201cVampires vs. the Bronx\u201d, \u201cDeep Murder,\u201d \u201cThe House\u201d and \u201cA Futile and Stupid Gestures.\u201d He appeared in the 2016 film \u201cPopstar: Never Stop Never Stopping\u201d and opposite Kathy Bates in the Netflix original comedy series \u201cDisjointed\u201d and was featured in the series \u201cWet Hot American Summer,\u201d NBC\u2019s \u201cWill & Grace,\u201d Netflix\u2019s \u201cLove,\u201d TV\u2019 Land\u2019s \u201cTeachers,\u201d \u201dComedy Central\u2019s \u201cDetroiters\u201d and \u201cComedy Central Stand-Up Presents.\u201d He portrayed the character of \u2018Gary Williams\u2019 on the NBC comedy \u201cKenan\u201d for two seasons. Redd has also loaned his voice to many projects including Netflix\u2019s \u201cBig Mouth,\u201d Audible\u2019s \u201c64th Man\u201d and Disney\u2019s \u201cStar vs. the Forces of Evil.\u201d Additionally, he was featured as a 2016 Standup New Face at Just for Laughs in Montreal. Redd was previously a performer at Chicago\u2019s Second City and iO Chicago. 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 \u201cWe\u2019re All In This Together\u201d and "You\u2019re 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 \u201cTom Papa: What A Day!\u201d and "Tom Papa: You\u2019re 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\u2019t 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