Nate Bargatze on Success in Comedy and Nateland’s Expansion

About this episode

Nate Bargatze discusses his rise in comedy and the expansion of the Nateland brand with Willie Geist.

Nate Bargatze has become one of the most successful stand up comedians of his generation, going from performing for a single audience member to selling out arenas nationwide. In this conversation from January 2025, Nate Bargatze sits down with Willie Geist during the first ever Sunday Sitdown Live to discuss his rise in comedy, the expansion of the Nateland brand, and what has fueled his steady climb. Plus, he answers audience questions and reflects on how relatability has remained central to his success. (Venue sponsored by City Winery.)

People in this episode

Host: Willie Geist

Guest: Nate Bargatze

Topics covered

• comedy
• success
• Nateland
• audience engagement
• stand-up

Keywords

• Nate Bargatze
• comedy
• Nateland
• success
• stand-up
• audience questions
• relatability

Sponsors

City Winery

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