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Nateland Podcast
The Nateland Podcast is a weekly conversation featuring comedians Nate Bargatze, Brian Bates, Aaron Weber, and Dusty Slay. Each episode is a friendly gathering where the hosts, often joined by other comedians, dive into a wide array of topics. The show is known for its lighthearted, conversational tone and the natural, humorous rapport among the hosts. They explore everything from life on the road and personal anecdotes to broader, more random subjects, all with a clean, family-friendly comedic style. The podcast is recorded in Nashville, giving it a laid-back, Southern feel, and provides listeners with a sense of being part of the conversation.
HOSTS
Nate Bargatze
Nate Bargatze is an American stand-up comedian known for his clean, deadpan, and observational comedy style. Born on March 25, 1979, in Nashville, Tennessee, he followed in the footsteps of his father, a former clown and world-class magician.
Bargatze’s career began in 2002, and he has since become one of the top-grossing comedians in the world. He has released multiple critically acclaimed comedy specials, including The Tennessee Kid, The Greatest Average American (which earned a Grammy nomination), and Hello World. His work has been featured on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Comedy Central, and he has made numerous appearances on late-night shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Conan.
In 2023, he hosted Saturday Night Live and launched Nateland Entertainment, a production company focused on family-friendly content. He is also the host of The Nateland Podcast.
Brian Bates
Brian Bates is a Nashville-based comedian who tours the country, performing at comedy clubs, theaters, corporate events, and churches. He is known for his clean comedy and has a special on Dry Bar Comedy. Bates is also one of the co-hosts of The Nateland Podcast alongside Nate Bargatze, Aaron Weber, and Dusty Slay. A significant portion of his humor now focuses on his experiences as a first-time husband and father, a new development in his life at age 48 and 50 respectively. He can also be heard regularly on LaughUSA on SiriusXM radio.
Aaron Weber
Aaron Weber is a Nashville-based stand-up comedian and a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, he is the youngest stand-up comedian to have ever performed in the Opry circle, making his debut in 2019. Weber graduated from Notre Dame in 2014 and is also known for co-hosting The Nateland Podcast with Nate Bargatze, Brian Bates, and Dusty Slay. His debut stand-up special, Signature Dish, was released in 2025 and was executive produced by Nate Bargatze and Nateland Entertainment. He has also made a late-night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Weber’s comedy is clean and self-deprecating, often drawing from his personal experiences and observational humor.
Dusty Slay
Dusty Slay is a stand-up comedian based in Nashville, Tennessee, known for his observational, blue-collar humor. Originally from Opelika, Alabama, he grew up in a trailer park, which is a source for much of his comedy. At 36, he became the youngest comedian to perform at the Grand Ole Opry at the time, and he has made numerous appearances on the historic stage. Slay has also been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and released a Netflix special, Workin’ Man, in 2024. He is a co-host of The Nateland Podcast with Nate Bargatze, Brian Bates, and Aaron Weber, and he also co-hosts the “We’re Having a Good Time” podcast with his wife, Hannah. The search results also mention a Netflix special titled Wet Heat released in July 2025.
