The Daily 'The Interview': Nate Bargatze Doesn’t Mind if You Think He’s an Idiot
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Apr 19, 2025 
Nate Bargatze, a stand-up comedian renowned for his clean and relatable humor, shares his journey from having a magician father to navigating the landscape of mainstream comedy. He discusses the importance of authenticity in his craft and reflects on his aspirations to create family-friendly entertainment in Nashville. Nate dives into personal anecdotes, touches on balancing traditional stand-up with more contemporary themes, and dreams of building a theme park that nurtures creativity while maintaining his humble roots.
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Clean Comedy's Broad Appeal
- Nate Bargatze's comedy resonates for being clean, relatable, and low-key, unlike much of modern transgressive comedy.
- His approach offers comforting entertainment that appeals to broad audiences, including families and children.
Authenticity in Entertainment
- Nate believes audiences seek entertainment that feels authentic and easy to watch rather than thought-provoking or self-important.
- He sees himself as selling entertainment, so he aims to make people trust what they will get from his shows.
Don't Preach from Your Platform
- Avoid using your platform to promote self-importance or to preach to others.
- Focus on creating content that serves and entertains the audience rather than expressing your own opinions.