The Nateland Podcast

197: #197 Nebraska

Nate is still on the road so this week Brian, Dusty, and Aaron hold down the fort while he's gone.  Aaron visits the Omaha Zoo, Brian shares some facts about Earth Day, and Dusty shares a photo of him and...

196: #196 Fans

Nate is out this week so the guys are joined by their good friend and fellow comedian Jon Reep. Brian has another awkward moment on a flight, Dusty considers grinding his own ground beef, and Aaron has a couple get...

195: #195 The Eclipse

This week, Nate and the gang take their first ever Nateland road trip to see the Great American Eclipse in its totality. Dusty was hunkering down in his bunker but Nate, Aaron, and Brian were joined by podcast favorites John...

Welcome to the Road | The Be Funny Tour Podcast | EP 1

Welcome to the Be Funny Tour podcast! This show is recorded while on the road with Nate Bargatze. He's on one of the biggest tours in comedy so why not podcast about it! This week Nic Novicki decides to go...

194: #194 Poetry

This week, Nate is missing in action so Brian, Aaron, and Dusty thought it would be a good time to talk about poetry. Aaron demonstrates his improved auctioneering skills, Dusty hears Beethoven's 9th symphony for the first time, and Brian...

193: #193 Food

This week, Brian shares highlights from his big weekend in the Pacific Northwest, Nate gives us a rundown of his weekend in Vegas and Boston, and Aaron reveals that he'd like to become an auctioneer. Plus, the guys wish Nate...

192: #192 Florida

On this week's episode, Nate has a bad reading day which leads to big laughs, Dusty retaliates to Youtube commenters while sitting in the airport, and Aaron shares the story of an itch he just couldn't scratch. There's also a...

191: #191 Airplanes, Applebees, and Jimmy Fallon

This week, the guys delve into a hodgepodge of different topics and conversations. Brian admits to having his Christmas card photoshopped, Nate shares his wild weekend with Jimmy Fallon, Aaron finishes his story about buying a cactus for his brother,...

190: #190 Plants & Trees

This week, the guys discuss their experience of driving with a stick shift, Dusty overheats at a hockey game, and Bad News Bates gives the cons of a permanent shift to Daylight Saving Time. Then the guys get into a...

Calendars (Revisited)

Since it's Leap Day, we thought it'd be a fun time to revisit one of our favorite episodes: Calendars. Dusty wasn't part of the group yet but Nate, Brian, and Aaron take a look at previous calendars throughout history, proposed...

189: #189 The Sun

This week, Dusty has a questionable pronunciation of the word Hangman, Nate shares why he strives to be like old Elvis, and Brian gives a movie review of one of the most depressing movies ever. Then the guys delve into...

188: #188 Shawshank, Airports & Circadian Rhythms

This week, Nate is missing, Brian and Dusty arrive straight from a hot chicken eating excursion, and Aaron shares his worst radio interview. Then the guys delve into hot topics like circadian rhythms, McDonalds scammers, floating palm tree branches, and...

187: #187 Fool Me Once, Farming, & Stand-Up Comedy

This week, the guys are back together so that means staying on topic rarely happens. Nate shares why he loves standup comedy but has issues with the Netflix series Fool Me Once and the guys do a little talking about...

186: #186 The Super Bowl

This week, Aaron and Dusty are out of town so the guys are joined by fellow comedians Justin Smith and Mike James. Nate extends an olive branch to the folks by going back to two hour episodes and participating in...

185: #185 Furniture

Nate's MIA so this week Brian, Aaron, and Dusty are left alone to talk about furniture. Brian explains why he prefers a couch over a chair, Aaron shares his displeasure with televisions mounted too high, and Dusty gives his ideas...

184: #184 Catching Up & Comments

The guys survived the snowpocalypse and are back together so this week there's a lot of catching up to do. Dusty gives us the low down on his Netflix release and his recent appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy...

183: #183 Weather (Revisited)

This week, the guys are trapped at home due to the snow so they thought it would be a good time to revisit one of their favorite Nateland episodes - Weather. This episode originally aired in December, 2020 so Dusty...

182: #182 Ohio

This week, the guys learn the history of Reese's Pieces, Brian shares a story about getting removed by the Secret Service and Dusty relives his days as a valet. Then Nate, Aaron, and Dusty all have upcoming shows in Ohio...

181: #181 Sketch Comedy feat. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Dusty is still celebrating the new year so this week we're joined by our friend and fellow comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to talk about sketch comedy. Anjelah shares some crazy stories about becoming a viral video sensation, becoming a cast member...

180: #180 180s

Since it's our 180th episode, we thought we'd end the year by looking at some of the celebrities, sports teams, and businesses that have made a 180 for either the better or worse. Nate, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty delve into...

179: #179 Christmas Traditions feat. Nic Novicki

This week, Dusty is training for his swim meet so the guys are joined by their old friend Nic Novicki! Nate breaks down his experience as a recent guest on the ManningCast and gives advice to young comics starting their...

178: #178 Mythical Creatures Pt. 2

This week, the guys resume their discussion of mythical creatures and the conversation stays just as ridiculous. Nate, Aaron, Brian, and Dusty learn about the Kandahar Giant, chupacabras, a dog lady who now has a boyfriend, and much, much more. 

177: #177 Toys

This week, Nate is MIA so the guys are joined by friend and fellow comedian Jonnie W. to talk about toys. Aaron, Brian, Dusty, and Jonnie reminisce about their favorite Christmas gifts, discuss some of the greatest toys in history,...

176: #176 Mythical Creatures (NOSO)

This week, Dusty reminisces about Thanksgiving recipes no longer with us, Nate questions whether his dog does too much sniffing, and Brian takes us back to his childhood when seeing a deer was a novelty. Then they get into the...

175: #175 Bathrooms

This week, Dusty gives an update on his leaf collection, Brian shares stories of awkward celebrity interactions, and Aaron tells the guys about a man who fell in love with an octopus. Then, the guys get into the holiday season...

174: #174 Pets

This week, Nate gives us the lowdown on the CMA Awards, Dusty shares his obsession with leaves, and the guys once again debate their undercover athletic ability. Then they delve into this week's topic of Pets by sharing unusual pets...

173: #173 The BAND Is Back Together

This week, the guys are all back together for the first time in weeks. Aaron recaps his two week trip to South America, Nate talks about being the celebrity guest picker for ESPN's College GameDay, the guys once again debate...

172: #172 Saturday Night Live

Nate's finally back so of course we learn all about his epic week of preparing and hosting Saturday Night Live. 

171: #171 Halloween (The Bible) ft. Stephen Bargatze

This week, Nate is in New York preparing for his Saturday Night Live debut and Aaron is in South America using his Babbel skills, so Brian and Dusty are joined by Nate's dad Stephen to talk about Halloween. The guys...

170: #170 Utah ft. Alex Velluto

This week, Nate's sister Abigail starts the show with some exciting news about Nate! Then fellow comedian and Utah native Alex Velluto joins the guys to discuss the Beehive State Co-hosts: Brian Bates (https://www.instagram.com/brianbatescomic) Aaron Weber (https://www.instagram.com/realaaronweber) and Dusty Slay (https://instagram.com/dustyslay) Podcast...

169: #169 Sports Movies

This week, Nate is in NYC living his best life so Brian, Aaron, and Dusty hold down the fort while talking about sports movies. The guys share their favorite sports movies, look at historical inaccuracies in sports movies, and debate...

168: #168 Explorers (Liam Neeson) ft. Joe Zimmerman

This week, Aaron is missing so the guys are joined by Nate's friend and fellow comedian Joe Zimmerman. Nate gives a movie review of the Meg 2, Joe breaks down the guys' horoscopes, and Brian comes into some unexpected money....

167: #167 Geniuses (Rocky) ft. Mike Vecchione

This week, Nate and Dusty are both missing so Brian and Aaron are joined by Nateland favorite Mike Vechionne to form the BAM. The guys talk about geniuses a little but also discuss cold showers, Shawshank Redemption characters, and rank...

166: #166 Georgia (Regis Philbin) feat. John Crist

Dusty is MIA this week so the guys are joined by comedian John Crist. The topic is supposed to be Georgia but as usual it's also a lot of random discussions about topics like Byron Allen, Regis Philbin, and Braves...

165: #165 Appliances Pt. 2

When it comes to hot button topics like refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers, you can't expect to cover it all in just one episode. So this week, the guys give the fans what they want with a second episode on Appliances....

164: #164 Football

This week, the guys learn which Iowa city is known as the cereal town, why putting your hands around your eyes helps you see better, and Brian learns the release date of his new comedy special. Eventually, they get into...

163: #163 Parenting feat. Leanne Morgan

Dusty is out this week so the guys are joined by their friend and fellow comedian Leanne Morgan to talk about Parenting. Nate, Leanne, Brian, and Aaron discuss different types of parenting styles, celebrities who struggled as parents, and what,...

162: #162 Fast Food Bracket Fights

The guys return to the bracket fights but this time instead of animals, the battle is between fast food restaurants. Nate, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty debate each other to see which fast food chain will come out on top. Better...

161: #161 Nate Returns

Nate's back so this week the guys get caught up on his recent trip to Australia and New Zealand. 

160: #160 School

Nate is still in Australia but Brian, Aaron, and Dusty carry on this week by reliving their school days. The guys go down memory lane to talk about their first day of school, clothes, lunch boxes, Number 2 pencils, Trapper...

159: #159 Sales

Nate's in Australia so this week Greg Warren returns to sit in with the guys. The guys debate which city they'd like to be drafted to for comedy, Brian shares an awkward moment at the Opry, and Greg and Dusty...

158: #158 Australia (And a Little New Zealand)

This week, the guys learn about the interrobang, discuss the differences between Krystal and White Castle, and debate whether the ears are part of the face. Then, to help Nate prepare for his trip to Australia and New Zealand, they...

157: #157 Appliances

This week, Brian plays Dungeons & Dragons for the first time, Dusty takes a much needed nap on the road, and Nate returns from his celebrity golf tournament. Then the guys delve into the serious topic of appliances by discussing...

156: #156 Cars

This week, Brian shares the story of throwing out the first pitch, Nate previews his odds of winning a celebrity golf tournament, and Aaron recounts the nightmare of visiting the world's largest Bu-cee's. Then the guys get into this week's...

156: Best-Of 3 Years Of Nateland

155: #155 Names

This week, Dusty is back to share the exciting news of his new baby, Nate gives a detailed review of a movie no one has seen, and Aaron shares Weber family photos of a tennis ball wedding. Then the guys...

154: #154 Shoes feat. Mike James

This week, Dusty is at the hospital welcoming baby #2 so the guys are joined by their friend and fellow comedian Mike James to talk about shoes. The guys learn the history of footwear, debate the best sneaker ever, and...

153: #153 Minnesota

This week, Nate critiques a social media influencer's first pitch, Dusty gives us an update on baby names for his son, and Brian shares some historical facts about Flag Day. Then, the guys learn about Minnesota by researching when Little...

152: #152 Animal Fights: The Finale

This week, Nate takes a test to become an US citizen, Dusty has a run in with Opelika algae water, and Brian has trouble at the airport. Then the guys get into the Sweet 16 of Animal Fights and finally...

151: #151 Illinois

This week the guys are talking about Illinois so of course they discuss running from a killer snail, which liquids they'd like to have coming from their fingers, and which restaurant menu is the best if you only could eat...