Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Nate Bargatze
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Sep 8, 2025 
Comedian Nate Bargatze, known for his clean observational humor, chats with Conan about the weight of friendship and the dream of performing at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. They dive into the fun of designing an amusement park and reminisce about Nate's iconic George Washington sketches on SNL. The conversation takes a hilarious turn as they tackle the absurdities of language, explore the nuances of relatable humor in relationships, and share nostalgic childhood memories, blending laughs with heartfelt storytelling.
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First Late Night Nerves
- Nate describes his nervous first Late Night appearance arriving in a town car expecting a limo and feeling deflated.
- Conan reassured him after his set, which Nate still recalls as meaningful support.
Write The Gag, Then Craft The Flow
- Nate explains his writing process: capture the funny moment first and then shape transitions and flow.
- He emphasizes letting bits sit in his head to find proper placement and rhythm.
Self-Deprecation Requires Affection
- Nate says self-deprecation allows comedians to push farther while protecting relationships.
- He notes you must pair ridicule with affection to keep the audience on your side.