{"id":2061,"date":"2025-07-08T10:48:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T10:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=2061"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:18:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:18:08","slug":"nate-bargatze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/nate-bargatze\/","title":{"rendered":"Nate Bargatze"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nate-Bargatze.png\" alt=\"Nate Bargatze\" class=\"wp-image-2062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nate-Bargatze.png 177w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nate-Bargatze-150x149.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nate-Bargatze-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nate-Bargatze-100x99.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nate Bargatze<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Lists:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-136-funniest-comedian-of-2025\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-136-funniest-comedian-of-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Funniest Comedians in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full Name:<\/strong> Nathanael \u201cNate\u201d Bargatze<br><strong>Born:<\/strong> March 25, 1979<br><strong>Birthplace:<\/strong> Nashville, Tennessee, USA<br><strong>Occupation:<\/strong> Stand-up Comedian, Writer, Actor, Producer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Biography:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nate Bargatze has carved out a distinctive place in modern American stand-up with his clean, laid-back style, subtle Southern charm, and deceptively simple observational humor. Often described as <em>\u201cThe Nicest Man in Stand-Up,\u201d<\/em> Bargatze\u2019s comedy is a refreshing alternative to the sharp-edged, controversial style of many of his contemporaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born and raised in Old Hickory, Tennessee (a suburb of Nashville), Nate is the son of Stephen Bargatze, a renowned motivational speaker and magician, who inspired his love of performing. Bargatze attended Volunteer State Community College and later Middle Tennessee State University before fully committing to stand-up comedy in the early 2000s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bargatze began performing in Chicago\u2019s and New York City\u2019s comedy scenes, paying his dues in clubs and on the road. He got his first national exposure with appearances on <strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0106052\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0106052\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Late Night with Conan O\u2019Brien<\/a>\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbc.com\/the-tonight-show\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nbc.com\/the-tonight-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon<\/a>,\u201d<\/strong> where his low-key, deadpan delivery and stories about everyday life immediately resonated with audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comedy Specials and Breakthrough:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bargatze\u2019s breakthrough came with his debut album <strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yelled-at-Clown-Nate-Bargatze\/dp\/B07BJB1JVH\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yelled-at-Clown-Nate-Bargatze\/dp\/B07BJB1JVH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yelled at by a Clown\u201d (2014)<\/a>,<\/strong> which hit No. 1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and Billboard\u2019s Top Ten Comedy Albums. He then gained widespread acclaim with his first Comedy Central special, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4653606\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4653606\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cFull Time Magic\u201d (2015)<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He became a household name for Netflix viewers with his critically praised specials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt9861504\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt9861504\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe Tennessee Kid\u201d (2019)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 filmed in Duluth, Georgia, this special showcased Bargatze\u2019s talent for spinning stories about mundane moments into absurd, hilarious set pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt14078164\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt14078164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe Greatest Average American\u201d (2021)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 filmed outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the special was nominated for a <strong>Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album<\/strong>, solidifying his place among the top-tier of working comics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt24165132\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt24165132\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cHello World\u201d (2023)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a Prime Video special filmed in Phoenix, Arizona, which further cemented his status as a relatable, family-friendly storyteller with a devoted fan base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comedy Style and Appeal:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bargatze\u2019s comedy is observational, self-deprecating, and intentionally clean \u2014 no profanity, no shock value, no cynicism. His stories often revolve around his family, awkward misunderstandings, his Southern upbringing, everyday frustrations, and his own failings in a world that seems slightly too complicated for his laid-back approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s masterful at making small moments feel big \u2014 whether it\u2019s getting confused at a coffee shop, losing arguments with his wife, or reflecting on childhood memories. His subtle style draws audiences in slowly, rewarding them with punchlines that feel gentle yet sharply relatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal Life:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nate is married to Laura Baines Bargatze, who has worked in the entertainment industry and occasionally appears on his podcast. They have a daughter, and Bargatze frequently references his family in his act \u2014 always with affection and a touch of bewildered dad energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s known for staying grounded despite his growing fame, often performing in mid-size theaters and maintaining a reputation for being approachable and humble both on and off stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Work:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond stand-up, Bargatze hosts <strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/za\/podcast\/the-nateland-podcast\/id1521693509\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/za\/podcast\/the-nateland-podcast\/id1521693509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Nateland Podcast,<\/a>\u201d<\/strong> a weekly show where he and fellow comedians riff on mundane topics with the same dry humor that defines his stand-up. He\u2019s also developing TV and film projects, and frequently tours North America, selling out theaters with his loyal fan base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recognition:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nate has been praised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/world\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Atlantic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The New York Times<\/a> as one of the best pure storytellers in comedy today. He\u2019s been a favorite on late-night TV and comedy festivals, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtl.org\/en\/experience\/just-for-laughs-festival\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtl.org\/en\/experience\/just-for-laughs-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montreal\u2019s Just For Laughs<\/a>. Known as a \u201ccomedian\u2019s comedian,\u201d he has fans across generations and backgrounds who appreciate his universal, feel-good humor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists:The Funniest Comedians in 2025 Full Name: Nathanael \u201cNate\u201d BargatzeBorn: March 25, 1979Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, USAOccupation: Stand-up Comedian, Writer, Actor, Producer Biography: Nate Bargatze has carved out a distinctive place in modern American stand-up with his clean, laid-back style, subtle Southern charm, and deceptively simple observational humor. 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