Public Figures

Brad Upton, a Seattle comedian, track coach, and former collegiate hurdler, joins for a wildly entertaining deep dive into teeth. The conversation covers wisdom teeth, animal dentistry, flossing habits, dentures, tooth-fairy economics, George Washington’s infamous false teeth, and bizarre dental history. Along the way, Brad shares stories from track, comedy travel, and performing for international audiences.

Travel mishaps, a prescription scam, Kelly Clarkson’s retail dispute, and the possibility of a ten-year entertainment moratorium set the stage for a deep dive into amphibians. The conversation explores raising tadpoles into tree frogs, poison frogs, biblical plagues, frog myths, underwater adventures, tree living, and whether amphibians can form emotional bonds.

Leanne Morgan, a Southern stand-up comedian, actress, and writer, joins the conversation to discuss season two of her sitcom, a chaotic dance competition, and life on the road. She shares stories about 35 years of marriage, raising three children, staying connected during touring, dating apps, retirement, and the small habits that keep relationships strong.

A cotton candy encounter, a campaign to eliminate the letter X, dancing skepticism, and debates about faith and science set the stage for a deep dive into hair. The conversation covers baldness, gray hair, wigs, hair transplants, Samson, Rapunzel, disastrous haircuts, and iconic styles from the 1920s through the 2000s.

Airport run-ins, Texas sightseeing, comedy tours, and a deep dive into the mysterious world of fish. The conversation explores fish sleep, memory, boredom, communication, motion sickness, changing sex, mating habits, biblical dietary rules, and their surprising evolutionary ties to humans. Add ancient sharks, mermaid theories, and the largely unexplored ocean for an aquatic adventure.

A lively tour through radio’s history, from KDKA and Orson Welles to Casey Kasem, Howard Stern, and modern corporate playlists. The conversation explores calling in to radio shows, crafting memorable interviews, AM and FM science, root canals, urine drinking, and the enduring debate over whether Rudy is actually a good sports movie.

This week, Aaron deals with the Arizona weather, Dusty does a show under the stars, and the guys debate who would be on the Mt. Rushmore of Tennesseans. Then they delve into the topic of philosophy by discussing great philosophers like Aristotle, Socrates, and Descartes. 

Frank Caliendo, a comedian and master impressionist, joins the conversation for rapid-fire voices and stories. He recalls performing for politicians, clashing with John Madden, meeting Tom Cruise, and creating Frank TV. He also breaks down how impressions become characters, explores the evolution of impression comedy, and celebrates his Wisconsin roots, from Packers fandom to cheese curds.

This week, Brian becomes friends with Reese Witherspoon, Aaron wonders who will be the next OJ, and Dusty continues his tour of Air Force bases. Then the guys delve into the year 2005 by looking at inventions like the Xbox 360, Google Maps, and YouTube. Quo: Quo.com/NATELANDMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO.  Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/NATELAND. Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #adChime: Chime.com/nateJoin the millions who are already banking fee free with America’s #1 Choice for Banking. Head to Chime.com/nateSuperpower: Superpower.comHead to Superpower.com and use code NATE at checkout for $20 off your membership. Get 100+ biomarkers tested every year, plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod #ad

They unpack branding versus marketing and why identity matters for businesses. They talk trademark basics, logo protection, and designer contracts. They debate Buc-ee's legal fights and when enforcement becomes bullying. They review the rule of seven and famous marketing missteps like New Coke and campaign flops.