The Nateland Podcast 271: #271 The Yips, Madison Square Garden & The Emmy's
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Sep 24, 2025 Nate Bargatze, a laid-back stand-up comic known for his Netflix specials, shares hilarious behind-the-scenes tales from the Emmy Awards. He discusses his big upcoming shows at Madison Square Garden while Brian adds fun facts about the iconic venue. The conversation pivots to youth sports, diving into the 'yips' phenomenon and the pressures young athletes face. Nate also reflects on his process for crafting comedy and the challenges of parenting in today’s sports culture.
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Prepared Sixty-Minute Rhythm
- Nate describes his disciplined approach to set length and preparation, always hitting the allotted time.
- He rarely relies on crowd work and treats his hour as a carefully ordered performance.
Always Have A Real Closer
- Closing strong matters: comics need a clear joke to get off stage cleanly.
- Relying on Q&A or improvisation often becomes a search for a last big laugh instead of a true closer.
Fake Phone Calls And Quiet Drives
- Aaron recounts faking phone calls as a kid to avoid awkward waiting, and Nate echoes doing the same.
- They compare those quiet moments to modern practices of zoning out in the car with no radio.