This episode is our first episode. Just listen to this one and come back for more.
This episode we talk about UFOs, Joey Chestnut, some comedy talk, and 'Do any of us have anything that could be watched as a Netflix Documentary?".
This episode, we discuss important topics like if Nate could write a hit song, does Brad Pitt cut his own grass, if Aaron could invent a xylophone that fits in his pants, and mistakes Saddam Hussein would make at a Jeff Bezos dinner party.
This episode, we discuss which celebrities Nate, Brian and Aaron look like, the chances of any of us having a doppelganger somewhere in the world, and we break down the documentary Three Identical Strangers.
This episode, we discuss what qualifications a sports fan needs to be able to call a team "we", is it okay for grown men to wear jerseys of other men, sports records that will never be broken, and the guys each share some of their personal highs and lows from their playing days.
This episode, we discuss the future. Will we someday have flying cars? Electric cars? Self driving cars? Cars at all? Will computers try to take over the world? Will advances in medicine allow us to live forever? Nate, Aaron and Brian give us their opinion based on their limited knowledge of the facts.
This episode, we're discussing crime. The guys look at some of history's greatest crimes, dumbest criminals, and debate what each of their roles would be if they were a heist crew.
This episode, we talk about marriage. Nate shares words of wisdom to Brian who's a newlywed and Aaron who's engaged. Plus, we delve into the history of marriage, celebrity marriages, and much more.
What's your favorite TV show of all time? This episode, we talk about television. The guys discuss the history of television, memorable moments in television history, their favorite shows and so much more.
This episode, we talk about what we know best - stand-up comedy. Nate shares stories about his climb up the comedy ladder in New York City, performing on late night television, and milestones he's reached along the way in his comedy journey.
This episode, we continue our discussions of Stand-Up Comedy. The guys discuss topics like quitting their day job, when is it okay to tell a joke about a family member, how much of your comedy should be real as opposed to made up, and their worst bombing moments on stage.
This episode, we discuss one of our favorite places - the grocery store. We discuss grocery stores of the past, present, and future plus share some of our own personal moments at the grocery store.
This episode, we discuss magic with special guest magician, AKA Nate's Dad, Stephen Bargatze. We delve into the history of magic, tricks gone wrong, and even get to participate in a couple of magic tricks ourselves.
This episode we discuss all things animals. We'll discuss our childhood pet, favorite zoos, interesting animal facts, and how to pronounce "penguin."
This episode, we delve into the very important topic of pirates. We look at famous pirates throughout history, common myths about pirates, what our roles would be if we were pirates, and much more.
This episode we talk about hoaxes. The guys discuss if they've ever been the victim of a hoax, hoaxes they've played on others, famous hoaxes throughout history, and much more.
This episode we delve into urban legends. Was Mr. Rogers really a Navy Seal? Did Paul McCartney really die and get replaced by a look-a-like? Was the movie "The Exorcist" really based on a true story? These are just some of the urban legends Nate, Brian, Aaron and Nic discuss.
Does Bigfoot really exist? This episode - Nate, Aaron, and Brian delve into the history of Sasquatch with special guest and Bigfoot enthusiast Kevin Jata. The guys look at videos, hear stories, and share their own theories about the mysterious creature.
This episode we discuss laws. We look at the history of speed limit laws, seat belt laws, weird laws in other countries, and if Nate, Aaron, or Brian have broken any laws.
This episode, we delve into shopping malls. We discuss our favorite malls, share mall stories from our youth, look at the future of malls, and much, much, more.
This episode, we look at one of our favorite topics - fast food. We discuss our love for McDonalds, the frustration of the broken ice cream machine, how much fast food Nate eats in a year and so much more.
This episode, we get to know Nate's wife, Laura. We talk to Laura about how she and Nate met, how he proposed, moving with him to New York and LA, what it's like being married to a comedian, and so much more. Plus, a special guest joins us at the end of the episode.
What qualifies as a clutch performance? How do some people have the ability to rise to the occasion and stay cool under the most stressful of circumstances? This episode, we discuss some of the great clutch performances in history. It's not just sports figures. We look at politicians, celebrities, and every day heroes who had what it took to get the job done.
This episode, we discuss everyone's favorite topic - the weather. The guys delve into important discussions like can wooly worms predict winter weather, what it takes to become a storm chaser, should we dim the sun, and the terminal velocity of a raindrop.
As we prepare to visit family this holiday season, this episode we discuss travel. We discuss airplane etiquette, the most luxurious hotels, service animals on planes and a whole lot more.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. So this episode, the guys delve into the history of many of our Christmas traditions and share a few Christmas traditions of their own.
2020 has been a hard year for sure. But as we head into 2021, we look at reasons why this is still the best time in history to be alive.
They've been talking about it since the first episode. Six months later, they've finally done it. How many Krispy Kreme donuts can Nate, Laura, Aaron, and Brian eat? Watch and see.
This episode, we go in-depth on a controversial topic most podcasts are afraid to tackle - the history of calendars. We look at previous calendars throughout history, proposed calendars of the future, and what we would change about our calendar of today.
This episode, the guys tackle another controversial subject that the media is afraid to address - Rhode Island. We delve into the smallest state in the Union and look at its history, food, sports, and answer so many questions about Rhode Island that no one has ever asked.
This episode, we're discussing inventions. The guys look at the greatest inventions of all time, discuss the greatest inventions of our lifetime, and look at failed inventions.
This episode, we're talking about odd jobs. The guys look at some of the oddest jobs people do for money and discuss some of the jobs they had before getting into comedy.
This episode, we continue our look at all 50 states by exploring the state of New York. To help us understand the Empire State, we're joined by Nate's long time friend and lifelong New Yorker, comedian Yannis Pappas
If you've been confused about what's been happening on Wall Street lately, you'll be even more confused after listening to this week's episode. The guys break down the GameStop controversy, learn about Bitcoin, and discuss the future of money. Do they get anything right? Probably not.
After solving the Wall Street financial market, this week Nate, Aaron, and Briefcase investigate another hard hitting topic - aliens. The guys discuss the history of UFOs, the first alien abductions, and decide if we're really alone in the universe.
On this week's podcast, we continue our look at all 50 states by exploring the great state of Washington. Actor and comedian Adam Ray (@adamraycomedy​ ) joins us as our special guest to discuss what it was like growing up in the Evergreen State.
This episode, we discuss the history of video games. We'll look at the first video games invented, share our own personal history with video games, and look at the future of video games. Of course, we also spin off into useless conversations about subjects like whether Walmart still has layaway, how many people really need a Thanksgiving turkey, and how Brian pronounces the word mature.
On this week's podcast, we visit the Old West. Nate, Aaron, and Brian discuss famous outlaws like Jesse James and Billy The Kid but spend more time discussing the origin of famous door knocks and debating who would be the first one eaten if they had to resort to cannibalism.
On this week's episode, the guys are joined by fellow comedian Dusty Slay to discuss his home state of Alabama. They discuss important moments in the state's history like when an Alabama woman got hit by a meteorite, Dusty being stabbed by a pencil, and the last time the Harlem Globetrotters lost a game (even though that had nothing to do with Alabama).
Surprise folks! Nate's new comedy special The Greatest Average American is out now on Netflix! Thanks to everyone who's already watched it! We want to thank our Nateland listeners by releasing a special episode where we talk about comedy specials. It's a special about specials! Hope you enjoy it!
On this week's podcast, we're joined by fellow comedian Gary Vider to discuss con artists. Gary shares stories about his dad being a con man and how his dad got him involved in scams even at a young age.
On this week's podcast, Nate, Aaron, and Brian take a trip back to Medieval Times to learn about the Middle Ages. The guys discuss famous court jesters, learn about unusual medical treatments, and discuss well known phrases that originated from the Middle Ages.
This episode, the topic is philosophy. The guys discuss famous philosophers, break down famous philosophical quotes, and determine if Nate could be a modern day philosopher.
On this week's episode, we continue our look at all 50 states by delving into the state of Arkansas. Nate's good friend Shay Mooney from the country duo Dan + Shay joins the guys to talk about life growing up on an Arkansas farm.
On this week's podcast, we take the show to Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville, Tennessee for our first ever episode in front of a live audience. To mark this special occasion, we continue our look into all 50 states by learning about our home state of Tennessee.
On this week's episode, we take a break from our discussion of the 50 states to learn about our neighbor north of the border- Canada. Nate's longtime friend and fellow comedian Graham Kay joins us as a special guest to tell us what it was like growing up in the Great White North.
This episode, the guys learn about the historical period known as The Renaissance. Nate, Aaron, and Brian learn about legendary artists like Michaelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci and break down the secrets behind famous paintings like the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
This episode, we're talking about professional wrestling. The guys look at some of the greatest moments in wrestling history, debate who the greatest professional wrestler of all time is, and look at some of the funniest unscripted moments in the history of the sport.
This episode, we look at the history of US Presidents. Nate, Aaron, and Brian discuss topics like the smallest and largest Presidents, Andrew Jackson's numerous duels, and William Howard Taft's terrible toy idea.
This episode, we're talking about theme parks. We discuss how long it would take to ride a roller coaster 12,000 times, delve into what a Nateland theme park would look like, and spend a little too long discussing the career of Fabio.
On this week's episode of the Nateland Podcast, the guys discuss nothing in particular. Aaron recaps his wedding, Brian shares his car problems which led to a wet weekend, and Nate talks about playing golf with Larry The Cable Guy.
On this week's podcast, Nate, Brian, and Aaron learn about the royal family. The guys debate the fame of Queen Elizabeth, the proper procedure for eating with royals, and Nate breaks down the movie The King's Speech (a movie he hasn't seen).
This episode, we're joined by comedian John Crist to discuss standup comedy from a Christian perspective. We delve into his past controversies, discuss how Christian comedy has changed over the years, and rekindle the controversy of if it's ever okay to say the phrase "Let's Go!"
This episode, the guys start their breakdown of recent decades by starting with the 70's. The guys talk about the top movies, TV shows, sporting events, cults and airplane disasters of the decade.
This episode, the guys become doctors and break down the human body. Nate, Aaron, and Brian discuss which organs are vital, which organs we no longer need, and debate how many elephants we eat in a lifetime.
It's our one year anniversary of the podcast! So in true Nateland fashion, we picked a topic we know nothing about and are unqualified to discuss - Psychology. In front of a live audience at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville, we discuss Pavlov's dog, stuttering orphans, the 36 questions to make you fall in love immediately, and much, much, more.
To celebrate our one year anniversary of the podcast, here's a special episode featuring the Best of Nateland. Take a look back at some of our funniest and dumbest moments of the past year like the debate over how to say 'penguin', 'civilian stations', 'Nicole's Butcher', and the debut of Aaronland.
What are some of the most surprising discoveries in human history? We have no idea. But this week we do discuss unexpected inventions, dinosaur bones, never before seen animals, and celebrities who were discovered in unusual ways.
This episode, we're going back to the 1980s. Breakfast shares some of his high school fashion faux pas, Nate goes on a rant about today's movies, and Aaron again learns that the MASH finale was not the most watched event in television history.
This episode, we get back to the states by learning about the state of Alaska. We look into how many Rhode Islands could fit into Alaska, if Alec Baldwin played a bear in a movie, and if Breakfast would get the autograph of a winning dog from the Iditarod.
This episode, Nate, Breakfast, and Aaron have Olympic fever. The guys question how far back in time they would have to go to win an Olympic event, what event they would choose to best blend in if they had to go undercover, how Jesus would fare in the Olympics, and incorrectly question why soccer isn't an #Olympic sport (it is).
Are UFO's hiding underwater? What kind of animals live at the bottom of the sea? Could you tow an iceberg thousand of miles without it melting? These are just a few of the questions we ponder on this week's podcast when we discuss the oceans.
This episode, we delve deeper (not really) into a previous discussed topic - money. We look at the new wealthiest person in the world, guess how many celebrities are billionaires, and discuss how much money we made in our first paid comedy gig.
What's your favorite memory of the 1990s? As we continue our look at the decades, Breakfast recalls his glory days of visiting Planet Hollywood and attending Nashville Kats arena football games, Aaron learns about Monica Seles being stabbed on the tennis court, and Nate tries unsuccessfully to pronounce hors d'oeuvres.
On this week's podcast, they guys read a bunch of comments and catch up on an exciting last couple of weeks. Aaron and Brian share their recent adventures as sitcom actors, Nate learns that he has unusually small feet, and folk Joe Ferreira gets a segment all to himself.
Do you know how Indiana got its name? What is its state bird? What about the state motto? We discuss none of this on this week's podcast as we look at the great state of Indiana with special guest Jay Cutler. We do break down Jay's high school senior football season week by week, debate if it takes a special type of corn to make popcorn and go into great detail about Holiday World And Splashin Safari.
On this week's podcast, we continue our look at the decades by discussing the 2000s. Nate, Aaron, and Bing Bong debate what the decade should be called, Aaron shares the qualifications for being Pope, Brian relives the Music City Miracle, and Nate ponders whether he's qualified to participate in the Paralympics.
This episode, Nate is joined by two of his longtime friends and fellow comedians, Nic Novicki and Dustin Chafin. The guys share stories of what it was like getting their start in comedy and doing shows together in New York City.
On this week's podcast, we're once again learning about animals. The guys debate whether a whale would deliberately swallow a human, can a jellyfish really be immortal, and what really happens at the blessing of the pets.
What's the best way to be chosen as a contestant on The Price Is Right? Who should be the next host of Jeopardy? Is Wheel Of Fortune biased towards Southern contestants? Nate, Aaron, and Brian discuss these topics and more this week when their topic is Game Shows.
On this week's podcast, we continue our look at the states as we're joined by fellow comedian and Oklahoma native Justin Smith to learn about the Sooner State.
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by fellow comedian and former Pennsylvania resident Mike Vecchione to learn more about the Keystone State.
Happy Halloween folks! On this week's podcast, we share ghost stories, discuss our favorite Halloween candy, and debate the popularity of William Shatner as we're once again joined by our friend and fellow comedian Mike Vecchione
On this week's episode, the guys are back together for the first time in weeks. Aaron shares his dream of having a walk-in cooler, Nate looks at a breakdown of the words he used in his comedy specials, and Brian has some breaking news that shocks everyone.
Since we're often called a podcast about nothing and since we quote Seinfeld episodes almost every week, we decided to do an entire episode about our favorite sitcom. This week we're joined by fellow comedian and Seinfeld enthusiast Mark Normand to geek out about all things Seinfeld.
On this week's episode, fellow comedian Graham Kay returns as we wrap up the decades by looking back at the 2010's. Bad News Brian gives us some depressing facts, Aaron introduces us to a new sport, and Nate goes on another Marvel movie rant.
On this week's podcast, we're joined again by comedian Justin Smith as we eventually discuss the Thanksgiving holiday. But first, Brian shares how he considered stalking a woman to prove he's not a stalker, Nate and Justin break down the Friday The 13th movies, and the guys all discuss their love of standup comedy.
On this week's podcast, we're joined by Nate's longtime friend and fellow comedian Jon Reep. Nate and Jon talk about their early days of doing comedy together, the guys break down a video of Jon being escorted out of a Carolina Panthers game, they look at a website listing the greatest podcasts in the world and eventually they talk a little bit about Jon's home state of North Carolina.
On this week's episode, Nic Novicki returns to share some legendary stories of driving, cooking, and an awkward first date. Plus, we discuss parallel universes, glitches in the matrix, and time travel as we take a look at the universe.
Nate, Aaron, and Breakfast were such experts on the cosmos that they couldn't stop with just one episode. So on this week's episode, they once again delve into the universe while being joined by Nate's longtime friend and fellow comedian Dustin Chafin.
On this week's episode, the guys delve into one of their all time favorite television shows, The Office. Nate, Aaron, and Broomstick share how they first learned of the show, debate their favorite episodes, and discuss why Nate is so much like Michael Scott.
On this week's episode, we're joined by our friend and fellow comedian Leanne Morgan. We hear about Leanne's unconventional start in comedy, how she was once hired for a gig to make people laugh and to teach them English, and how her career took off in her mid-50's.
Aaron is in the Covid protocol so this week we have two guests filling in for him. Our intern Cole joins us to help Nate get through the comments and then we're joined by Nate's friend, Major League Baseball player Sonny Gray. Nate and Breakfast ask Sonny the hard hitting questions about baseball that every 12-year-old boy would want to know.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss how they'd do in an MRI machine, Aaron joins the weight loss challenge and Nate talks about his recent appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Then comedian Henry Cho joins them to talk about his start in comedy in the 80's, doing chicken wire gigs, being the first comic to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and his friend the late great Bob Saget.
This week, the guys try a new format of discussing a variety of topics. Aaron tells us about visiting the Field of Dreams and finds no corn, Brian shares his struggles of drinking from a water fountain as a youth, and Nate questions Taco Bell's new subscription service and hopes an asteroid hits us before this episode is released.
Is it toboggan or toque? Water fountain or drinking fountain? On this week's podcast, the guys look at some of the regional differences that are splitting us all apart. They also delve back into the benefits of the Taco Bell membership, Brian gives an update on the Jeopardy winner, Aaron shares his biggest pet peeve at the airport, and Nate shows us how to properly peel a banana.
On this week's podcast, Nate addresses his latest rant, Aaron appears in a Taylor Swift video, and our buddy Nic Novicki returns to tell us about his recent gig as a presenter at the Golden Globe Awards.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss advertising. Aaron interviews Nate for a marketing position, Brian gets snubbed by a fan at the Opry, and Nate complains about his stupid nipples.
On this week's episode we're talking about Talk Shows. The guys look at famous moments in talk show history, Nate gives some behind the scenes stories on what it's like to appear on a talk show, and Brian shares a story of baring it all while visiting his dermatologist.
On this week's episode, comedian Caleb Elliott joins the gang to discuss ways Brian has gone above and beyond, does Aaron really need a PO Box, and does Doritos make good kindling. Meanwhile, Nate quickly gets bored with the topic of Life Hacks so the guys move on to World Records where they look at some of the most amazing world records in history while debating which records they would attempt to break.
On this week’s episode, we’re discussing dinosaurs with special guest Dusty Slay. The guys set science back 65 million years by debating whether dinosaurs had a brain in their butt, the difference between an asteroid and a meteor, and whether the game Marco Polo was actually named after the explorer Marco Polo.
On this week's podcast, the guys get a lesson in American history as they learn about our Founding Fathers and the US Supreme Court.
Is Stevie Wonder faking his blindness? Is Keanu Reeves immortal? Was Britney Spears on the White House payroll? These are just a few of the hard hitting topics that are tackled on this week's episode as we discuss conspiracy theories with our friend and fellow comedian Dusty Slay.
This episode, Dusty Slay fills in as co-host for Father Breakfast, and Mike Vecchione joins the table to talk diet and exercise fads of the past. Is Jazzercise still effective, would weight-watchers be more effective as a door-to-door sales pitch? Find out this week.
On this week's podcast, Breakfast is still out to brunch with baby burrito so Justin Smith returns to discuss ninja and the samurai. The guys get into some intense debates like how to spot a ninja, what's the difference between ninja and samurai and why would a ninja steal a pillow from underneath your head.
On this week's episode, the guys are finally back together! Laura joins the crew to talk about the Bargatze's big weekend at the Grammys, Breakfast updates us on his new baby burrito, and Aaron gets stuck in an elevator (which might have been his fault).
It's Holy Week and tax week and only on the Nateland Podcast would both subjects be combined into one episode. Nate learns that there can be a full moon on a cloudy night and Maundy Thursday is not a meal deal at Chilis. Brian shares a story of Jackson Hewitt helping him with tax fraud, and Aaron shares a story of child neglect that may have led his brother to go to Purdue.
Who named the Earth? How fast does the Earth spin? How deep could you dig a hole in the Earth? This week, in honor of Earth Day the guys discuss the Earth in front of a live audience at Zanies Comedy Club with special guest Mike Vecchione.
This week, Dustin Chaffin sits in with the guys as our unintelligent hosts discuss artificial intelligence. Nate reveals he's never seen the Terminator movies, Brian decides he wants to be a cyborg, and Aaron unveils a plot for Brian to murder Nate.
What was the first book ever written? How many books are there in the entire world? What is the best selling book of all time? These are just some of the questions the guys try to answer this week as they discuss books. Brian decided to sit this one out because he knew all the answers so Nate and Aaron are joined by fellow comedian Justin Smith.
What's the state animal for Missouri? How did Missouri get its name? Why is it called the Show Me State? These are just a few of the questions we'll answer this week when we discuss the state with fellow comedian and Missouri native Greg Warren.
This week, Greg Warren returns and the guys delve into one of their most serious topics yet - peanut butter and potato chips. Greg relives his days working as a salesman for Procter & Gamble and enlightens everyone about the strategy behind selling Jif peanut butter and the highs and lows of selling Pringles potato chips. The guys also learn what condiments should be refrigerated, how to properly use ketchup packets and the best way to get ketchup out of a bottle.
This week, the guys mark episode #100 of the podcast by announcing an exciting new edition to the show! Then they celebrate their milestone episode by discussing the end times. The guys analyze the Doomsday Clock, debate why Norway gets to keep all of the world's seeds, and look at the pros and cons of having a sperm bank on the moon.
This week, on this educational podcast, the guys have a long discussion about whether cats can be trained to be spies. Also, Brian makes the case for why he would be the best secret agent, Nate gets mad at Johnny Carson for calling out a mind reader, and Holly enters the room right when everyone is becoming paranoid.
How much should you tip at a restaurant? What's the most annoying question you can ask your server? What's the dirtiest item on a restaurant table? This week, we delve into those questions and much more as the guys relive their glory days of working at restaurants.
Do hotels put a tracking device in your towels to make sure you don't steal them? What happens to the soap in hotel rooms after you use it? Could Aaron set the world record for most hotel room key cards? These are just some of the questions the guys try to answer this week as they discuss hotels.
This week, the guys revisit one of their favorite topics, aliens, to learn the latest news in the search for extraterrestrials. Brian shares insight into a recent Congressional hearing on UFOs, the guys debate whether UFOs should really be called UAPs, Dusty gives his insight into what he thinks about aliens, and Aaron passionately argues that Milky Way is the best candy bar.
This week Nate, Aaron, and Dusty explore the sticky topic of candy. After discussing how to survive a bear attack and Nate’s recent experiences hiking, the guys taste, judge, and discuss different candies, how they’d eat them, and their histories.
This week Nate, Aaron, and Dusty look into the wild world of maps. Aaron explains the orientation of the earth, Nate knows which direction he’s facing at all times, and we learn that Dusty doesn’t really trust maps or analog clocks.
This week, Brian is back and the guys continue their discussion on candy by trying out some new candy while debating how many licks to get to the center of a tootsie pop, whether the M&M characters need a new makeover, and if Pop Rocks and Coca-Cola will cause your stomach to explode.
Hey Bear! On this week's episode, Nate shares a story about finally meeting his idol Jerry Seinfeld, Dusty meets a woman who choked out a bobcat, and the guys again debate whether a person could win a fight with a bear.
Hello Folks! Can you believe this month marks two years since we launched the Nateland Podcast? This week, we're looking back at some of the funniest moments, memorable mispronunciations and surprise announcements that made year two so special.
This week, we're having a good time talking about...time. The guys debate when's the best time to add a leap second, whether a blink of the eye is the fastest time there is, and where they'd go if they could travel through time.
Beanie Babies, baseball cards and Bobby Bonilla are just a few of the topics Breakfast brings to the table this week as the guys discuss collectibles and memorabilia.
This week the guys get back to learning about the states as they discuss Colorado. Nate, Aaron, Dusty, and Brian learn why residents of Colorado Springs once had brown teeth, discuss the history of the tire boot, and debate whether it's better to be alone or have a roommate in prison.
This week the guys are talking about college so naturally they discuss Brian getting lost in the woods at night, whether the earth is shaped like a triangle, and the temperature of Aaron's urine. There's so much to talk about, they agree to come back next week for a college part two.
This week the guys continue their talk about college by looking at the cost of tuition, acceptance rates, secret societies, party schools, and whether "funner" is a word.
This week, the guys are talking about gambling so of course they somehow discuss Sylvester Stallone, Chick Fil A, and the height of the world's tallest building.
This week, Aaron is allegedly in jail due to a bar fight so the guys are joined by their friend Greg Garcia, creator of hit TV shows like My Name Is Earl and Raising Hope. The guys talk about Greg's latest show Sprung, modern day Robin Hoods, creative prison escapes, and Greg's side job during the writers' strike.
This week, Nate is headed to Phoenix to record his new special so the guys thought it'd be a great time to learn about Arizona. Nate, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty discuss the important things everyone needs to know about Arizona like Egyptian artifacts buried in the Grand Canyon, UFOs flying over Phoenix, and the world's largest pyramid created by pennies.
This week, Nate's back from Phoenix so the guys get an update on his new comedy special. Then they delve into the important topic of gas stations. Nate, Aaron, Dusty, and Breakfast debate gas station etiquette, pumping procedures, and the most popular items to buy at a convenience store.
This week the topic is language so the guys delve into offensive language, sign language, the 5 love languages, speaking Klingon at a bar and how eight buffaloes can make one grammatically correct sentence.
This week, Nate is headed to North and South Dakota so we thought it was a great time to learn about the Dakotas. Nate comes up with a plan to bring more tourism to North Dakota, Aaron rehashes another episode of the West Wing, Dusty questions dinosaur bones discovered in South Dakota, and Breakfast correctly remembers that Bob Barker is still alive.
This week, the topic is physics, a subject the guys are more than qualified to discuss. Nate, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty break down Newton's three laws of mechanics, debate whether a hammer and a feather will hit the ground at the same time on the moon, and attempt a science experiment that goes about as well as you'd expect.
It's almost Halloween so this week Nate, Dusty, Aaron, and Dusty debate why we enjoy scary movies, who would be on the Mt. Rushmore of horror characters, whether sleeping outside would keep Freddy Krueger away, and whether dumping our garbage in the ocean is a good idea.
This week, Dusty is on the road so we're joined by legendary comedian and actor Kevin Nealon. Kevin tells us some amazing stories including surfing with Steve Martin, a date with James Taylor and a scary plane ride with Jay Leno. We also discuss his love for drawing caricatures and his new book I Exaggerate: My Brushes With Fame.
This week, the guys are joined by a special guest to start the show. Then, Nate, Aaron, Brian, and Dusty get down to business discussing the important topic of superheroes. The guys look at failed superheroes, discuss what super power each would have, and debate whether it would be better to be able to fly or be invisible.
This week, Nate visits Graceland, Aaron's car breaks down in an inconvenient location, and the guys debate how winning the Powerball would change them, Then they get down to business to discuss how to hide a racing bib on a subway, the helium problem in America, and what animal would be most terrifying if it could speak.
This week, the guys are sure to frustrate true soccer fans by discussing the World Cup. Nate, Aaron, Brian, and Dusty delve into famous moments in World Cup history, discuss the most famous soccer players of all time and somehow get sidetracked into debating the relevance of the Tour De France.
Holiday shopping is in full swing so this week the guys look at the history of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and much more. Nate, Aaron, Brian, and Dusty learn how gift giving started, the cost of the 12 Days Of Christmas, and why Thanksgiving was permanently moved to the fourth Thursday of November.
This week, Aaron is missing in action so Justin Smith returns as guest host. The topic is World War 2 so of course the guys discuss Hollow Earth, bats with bombs, and a list of Nate's friends whose birthdays fall on Pearl Harbor Day.
Nate's headed to Texas this week so we thought it would be a great time to learn about the Lone Star State. While most Texas historians focus on the Alamo or the JFK assassination, the guys decide to shift their focus to AstroTurf, the Midland Man, and Brian's family vacation to Alabama.
It's their final time to be together in 2022 so Nate, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty decide to revisit some of their old topics from the past year and learn some facts they didn't get to the first time around. The guys learn about the history of the Cocaine Bear, debate whether UFOs were in the Bible and learn a new way to do math called Dustology.
A look back at the Nateland Podcast in 2022.
It’s been tough times for the airline industry lately, so Nate, Brian, Aaron and Dusty decided to share their thoughts on airline travel. The guys delve into hot topics like saving seats on a Southwest flight, pilots sleeping in the cockpit, and a poop so bad it grounded a flight.
This week the guys are discussing art so of course they discuss some of history's most important artists like the courtroom artist who sketched Tom Brady and bad police sketch artists. They also debate whether standup comedy is an artform and the proper pronunciation of difficult names like Brian.
This week, the guys are learning about mail. Nate, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty discuss the history of stamps, zip codes, mailboxes, homing pigeons, the Pony Express, and more.
Who would win a fight between humans and ants if ants were as smart as humans? That's just one of the topics the guys debate this week as they learn about insects.
For the first time, this week's episode of Nateland is Nateless so Brian, Aaron, and Dusty hold down the fort while he's gone. Brian shares another car problem story, Aaron has plumbing issues, and Dusty relives a childhood memory of meeting Gene Hackman. Then the guys get into learning about the state of Kentucky.
Dusty is out of town so the guys are rejoined by their good friend and fellow comedian Jon Reep. This week's topic is reality shows so the guys look at reality show villains, debate which celebrity has become the most famous from a reality show, and Jon shares some behind the scenes moments from the year he won Last Comic Standing.
This week, Nate's still on the road, so Brian, Aaron, and Dusty once again hold down the fort. There's no better topic that guys like to discuss than romance so what better week to do it than the day after Valentine's. The guys learn about the history of Valentine's Day, discuss their favorite love songs and delve into their favorite romantic movies.
Nate is finally back so this week the guys discuss his new comedy special, playing in the AT&T Pro Am, hanging out with Adam Sandler and Kevin James, playing golf with Mark Wahlberg and much more.
We're talking about country music on this week's podcast so of course the guys discuss important topics like Walt Disney's frozen head and if Andre the Giant wore blue jeans.
This week, our old friend Greg Warren is back! The guys perform a Pringles crumb experiment, get Greg's thoughts on the Jif peanut butter recall, and weigh the pros and cons of a proposed hyperloop across Missouri.
This week, Greg Warren is back to help us preview Nate's upcoming trip to Europe. The guys discuss important European figures like Connor McGregor, Rory McIlroy, and Harry Potter while discussing historical European landmarks like the Belgium McDonalds.
Aaron is MIA this week so Mike Vechionne returns to the show. Nate gives highlights of his trip to Europe, Dusty shares insight into the trailer park industry, and Mike teaches everyone about the American mafia.
This week the guys commemorate April Fools Day by learning about some of history's most infamous pranks and practical jokes. Nate shares some of his favorite pranks that he's played on friends, Aaron shares his distaste for those who like to sample ice cream flavors, and Dusty questions video of rockets going into outer space.
This week, the guys learn you can buy ladybugs in bulk, old tires should not be burned, and the Ark of the Covenant may be hidden somewhere in Ethiopia.
This week, the guys are gearing up for their big show at Bridgestone Arena so it felt like the perfect time to talk about their hometown city of Nashville. Nate, Aaron, Brian, and Dusty discuss hot chicken, bachelorette parties and some of their favorite places in Nashville to visit.
This week, the guys are still on Cloud 9 after their amazing weekend. Nate, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty share behind the scene moments from their shows together in Johnson City and Nashville. Then, they get back to their animal fight brackets to debate more first round matchups like a polar bear vs. a tiger and an emu vs. a lion.
This week the guys are learning about Michigan so of course Dusty questions whether anyone has really trekked across Antarctica, Aaron takes on the role of Ben Franklin, and Nate and Brian argue over what cereal brand comes to mind when one thinks of cereal.
This week, Dusty is missing in action so the guys are joined by Nate's longtime friend and fellow comedian Nick Thune. The guys discuss mail trucks backing up, fat guys sitting on coats, and TV pilots that didn't make it. Then they delve into more animal flight discussion in their bracket challenge.
This week the guys are all back together so there's lots of catching up to do. Aaron leaves his luggage in the airport, Dusty meets Larry The Cable Guy, Nate meets Micheal J. Fox, and Breakfast shares his big Fourth of July plans. Plus, more animal fight debates.
This week the guys are talking about robots so naturally that leads to conversations about Aaron flunking a logic class, Brian going to school with a toe sucker, Nate sharing an unpleasant experience at an art festival, and Dusty making a new friend in Knoxville.
This week, the guys share memories of their first concert, Nate reveals his mosh pit incident, and Dusty takes an official stand on dinosaurs.
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 from that restaurant.
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 declare a winner!
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 House On The Prairie aired, a UFO sighting in Nevada, and the unfortunate changes to the McDonald's menu.
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 look at the future of shoes.
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 learn what all their names mean, why we have names in the first place, and what names are banned as they learn about the history of names.
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 topic by learning about the history of cars, reliving old stories of their first car and hearing Dusty's numerous stories of wrecking a car.
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 learn about the lands down under.
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 share stories from the road and try to sell a pen to Aaron as they talk about sales.
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 Keepers, and much more.
Nate's back so this week the guys get caught up on his recent trip to Australia and New Zealand.
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.
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. Then the guys prepare for Columbus Day by learning about explorers, which quickly dissolves into just discussing the movie career of Liam Neeson.
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 the topic of football and discuss rule changes, Gatorade baths, and Shohei Ohtani.
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. Nate and Aaron debate Jesus' carpentry skills, Aaron explains the Birthday Paradox, and Brian learns about the George Foreman Grill.
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 pitcher Dylan Lee.
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 the Rocky movies.
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. Then the guys prepare for Columbus Day by learning about explorers, which quickly dissolves into just discussing the movie career of Liam Neeson.
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 why comedic movies aren't taken as seriously as dramatic movies.
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.
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 discuss their favorite halloween traditions, candy, and costumes but also delve into topics like hypnosis, magicians and witches in the Bible, and the best names for grandkids to call their grandparents.
Nate's finally back so of course we learn all about his epic week of preparing and hosting Saturday Night Live.
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 which sport they could go undercover as a player, and Nate and Brian once again sing Gimme Some Lovin'.
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 they've owned, pets that had unhappy endings, and pondering whether people will someday marry their dog.
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 by talking about bathrooms. They learn about the history of the toilet, discuss the proper way to hang toilet paper, and debate whether it's rude to take your phone to the bathroom.
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 topic of Mythical Creatures which quickly segues into the guys forming two new organizations, NOSO (National Ocean Stuff Only) and SLARS (Some Lakes And River Stuff).
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, and even play with a few of their toys during the podcast.
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.
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 own comedy shows. Then the guys get into the holiday spirit by discussing when to open gifts, artificial trees vs. real trees, and favorite and least favorite Christmas songs.
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 some of the all time great turnarounds made by Netflix, Shelley Long, Kansas State's football team, and Satan.
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 on MadTV and getting to attend a birthday party for Michael Jackson.
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 so the guys learn about the Buckeye State.
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 wasn't part of the team yet but Nate, Aaron, and Brian delved into important discussions like can wooly worms predict winter weather, what it takes to become a storm chaser, and the terminal velocity of a raindrop. We hope you enjoy revisiting this episode as much as we did.
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 Fallon while Nate shares a Jimmy Fallon story of his own. Then they catch up on three weeks worth of comments where we learn Aaron is contemplating carrying a pocket knife, Dusty's wife was a former sketch comedy star, and Brian was a huge fan of the Muppet Show.
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 for redecorating the White House.
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 his own Krispy Kreme Challenge and Brian shares an awkward encounter in a grocery store parking lot. Then the guys delve into the Super Bowl by learning about the history of the game, memorable moments, commercials, and halftime performances.
This week, the guys are back together so that means staying on topic rarely happens. Nate shares why he loves stand up comedy but has issues with the Netflix series Fool Me Once and the guys do a little talking about farming.
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 how long each could stand without sitting. They also share their frustrations with the airport and reshare their love of The Shawshank Redemption.
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 a deep scientific discussion of the sun which basically means a debate about if Superman would lose his powers if he spent too much time in Alaska.
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 calendars of the future, and what we would change about our calendar of today.
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 discussion about plants and trees. Since Dusty is the only one who's ever planted anything, he does most of the talking.
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, and Dusty makes an argument for why guns should be allowed on airplanes.
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 little bit of discussion about Florida.
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 a happy birthday by looking at other famous birthdays and events from the month Nate was born. Finally, they get to the topic of food by looking at the food pyramid and a list of the best and worst foods to eat.
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 writes a Haiku about Nate but has trouble pronouncing the words "poem" and "poetry."
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 Crist and Greg Warren to watch the eclipse on the football field of McCracken County High School in Paducah, Kentucky.
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 engaged while he's on stage. Then Jon shares his rules and regulations for being a college sports fan which leads to a more broad discussion of the dos and don'ts of being a fan.
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 his mom celebrating an Auburn victory. Then the guys delve into a discussion about Nebraska and learn all about the history, movies, sports, and celebrities from the Cornhusker state.
This week, Nate has a run in with a fly while on stage and the guys analyze and critique their recent 40 yard dash attempt. Then with Nate, Dusty, and Aaron preparing to head to Hollywood, they look at the history of Hollywood, how to get a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and discuss whether the Hollywood movie and TV industry is dying.
Nate is out this week but Brian, Aaron, and Dusty take a trip down memory lane discussing their favorite cartoons from their childhood and as adults.
This week, to mark the 200th episode of the podcast, the guys look back at some of the milestone moments in their careers.