This week Keegan-Michael Key joins us at the table! Keegan and Tom take a deep dive into the history of comedy, sketch vs improv, and evergreen jokes. Don't worry they talk about other things too like: bats, aura rings, and living in trees. Enjoy!

Check out Keegan's audio book, “The History of Sketch Comedy,” out now!

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0:00:00 Intro

0:00:50 Patreon and TomPapa.com Shout Out

0:02:53 Welcome and "The History of Sketch Comedy" Book

0:06:45 Fart jokes

0:09:25 Key & Peele Substitute teacher sketch

0:12:52 Elle Key's many talents

0:14:56 Growing up in Detroit and father

0:19:40 Silly questions

0:23:19 Baked goods

0:23:53 Does sketch stand the test of time?

0:29:27 Interviewing Mel Brooks

0:32:30 Topical jokes, humanity, & the past

0:39:45 Dreaming of bats

0:42:13 Tree, cave, or Staten Island

0:46:30 Aura rings and sleep

0:49:43 Throwing pitch for Detroit Tigers

0:54:54 Improv vs sketch

1:06:06 Betting & Sports stories

1:08:07 Importance of history of comedy

1:13:54 Uncomfortable moment

1:14:50 Returning to sketch

1:16:30 In next season of "Only Murders in the Building" & "Play Dirty" movie

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