Nate Bargatze Stand-Up Monologue - SNL

First-time host Nate Bargatze talks about going to county fairs in the '80s to watch his dad perform and his mom going to the wrong house to pick up his daughter.
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[@sunilsajwani5707]

I love when actual comedians host SNL

[@odradekk]

Yes to this👍

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

And Bargatze Is so excellent! Funny and endearing! SNL can only be sad they didn't offer him a job when he would have taken it.

[@berrydoodles]

love love love it

[@mattyicemadebeats6320]

It’s my biggest gripe with snl. Adam Sandlers whole crew should be hosting!

[@LilWhitePrivileged]

Yes, its the ONLY time SNL is funny.

[@jakemitchell1671]

This guy is blowing up, and I couldn't be happier for him. The hardest comedy in the world is "clean" comedy that isn't corny. Very, very few can do it.

[@nw42]

I think the key is that this monologue _is_ pretty corny in places, but it’s done really well in a way that feels good and is still clever. It addresses real stuff (aging, addiction) but in a way that’s almost conspicuously… gentle? I dunno what I’m trying to say. It’s real but it’s not mean.

[@lisainthelab]

100%. He's fantastic. I just ordered tix to his tour. Can't wait. Bringing my friend who is very reserved, and since his stuff is "clean" I know she'll still have fun.

[@_UsernameUnavailable_]

Look up Brian Regan's old stuff. He's clean, and hilarious.

[@jakemitchell1671]

@@_UsernameUnavailable_ LOL, great minds think alike! Regan is my favorite clean comedian of all time. When my son was younger he memorized most of Brian's skits, and we went to see him twice. GREAT recommendation! "So I drove myself to the emergency room...that's a nice relaxing drive...no, after you....merge, everybody merge...i'm only imploding.."

[@DebNKY]

Very wholesome.

[@earlnation720]

He is the epitome of, "you can't retell his jokes, because you can't capture his delivery and timing." So great.

[@jodidavis6595]

You hit the mail right on the head.

[@dainamuehling8819]

I know, right? We can't even figure out what actually makes him so funny. His delivery is so low key and ordinary sounding. Love this guy!!! 😂

[@cathy1775]

And his sort of but not quite southern accent. It’s so distinctive.

[@AbaMiguel]

Loui C.K. has a similar approach.

[@kevinexline5392]

@@AbaMiguel there you go. Louis is the perfect comparison, only Nate's comedy being clean. It's like they both end up in spots where they're thinking "wait, is that what I meant to say? No, hold on, the joke is different. Hang on, no, yeah that's how it goes." And they find themselves trying to work it out in their own heads and it makes it 1000 times funnier somehow.

[@scottmiller5331]

He’s really mastered the “i guess that’s how the world works…” energy that makes every single joke here and in his specials absolutely kill. You know he’s performing, but every punch line you feel like this is your friend who is shocked by something in the world who just walked into the room and said “you won’t believe what I just saw”

[@b-dub6865]

That’s so true!! Ha.

[@bellis9638]

“She’s rude; I’ll tell you that.”

[@b-dub6865]

@@bellis9638 That was so good!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@captaingerbil1234]

This is such an accurate description of why he's so appealing.

[@paigeherrin29]

absolutely! just accept everything that happens as normal.🙂

[@TheRobibosco]

It's not just about the stories. It's his way to tell them with that innocent expression on his face. I love him

[@cwg73160]

What does this even mean?

[@ClarkPotter]

​@@cwg73160Fr?

[@liquidbeef]

He’s crushing it and he’s so genuine. He deserves everything he’s getting.

[@xtrachrisb488]

​@@cwg73160I understand. His facial expressions, and his mismatched expressions with what he's saying is his genius

[@ANNEAVES]

I agree. He is awesome. The deadpan type straight face delivery. The shoulder shrug. His intense saucer eyes are captivating to me. I hope this catapults him to the very top. The band was even laughing and clapping. You knocked it out of the park Nate!!!!

[@Jaydee71172]

Congrats to Nate. A clean comic who has worked his way up and committed to his craft. Finally getting the rewards for being relatable and extremely funny.

[@Vbca423]

I didn’t even notice him as a “clean” comic for a long time because he’s just so talented. It was great to see him get this acknowledgment!

[@raymonddinh8998]

Not too clean: he's on Afrin.

[@paisan8766]

He’s getting into the talent realm of clean standups like Gaffigan, Seinfeld & (in a stand-up vacuum bc he’s a monster) Cosby.

[@Coleharris21345]

😪🤣🤣

[@mgiebus1869]

Didn't even notice he was a "clean comic". That's how funny he was

[@billiereyna7317]

Love the bit about his grandmother! The doctor had no idea what was wrong, but “she’s rude, I’ll tell ya that!” 😂😂

[@Heather865girl]

I actually LOLOL at that comment by Nate!!!!

[@gawarlock4148]

I really loved that story... it's so funny! They smoked right in her face... she's rude! 🤣🤣🤣

[@crystalshaw8744]

Thank you, now I don't have to type...lmbo

[@markklem]

He is clean and hilarious. Few comedians can pull this off, and they are gems.

[@jolttsp]

People say this often enough that I'm starting to think working clean isn't as hard as people have believed. There's always several great clean comics going it seems.

[@JonLundgren]

Fuckn Puritans. Dirty is funnier. True story.

[@EdwoodCA]

Bill Cosby was was clean and hilarious. Total gem. :D /sarcasm* *for the sarcasm impaired, that means: "end of sarcasm"

[@77Creation]

Don’t care if they’re clean. Don’t care if they’re not PC. I only care if they’re funny.

[@spencero3278]

Brian Regan is another that comes to mind. I'd love to see him on the show

[@Atttt381]

Love his deadpan voice and how he presents himself. He’s hilarious and he’s adorable and I’m so glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves

[@jeanvignes]

In the future...the floors are all wet. LMAO!!! He takes the simplest things and makes them outrageously hilarious.

[@sharpe8888]

Dang he was nervous the first few minutes. But I was rooting for him :)

[@natalienelson8681]

Such a doll!

[@robbieallan6522]

Right on the money with the grandma meets grandma it's like 2 dogs meeting through a fence their gonna be there a while 😅so so true.

[@spartanswerve7575]

Hey bear!

[@Shayquaza]

You can tell he was nervous but warned right up and killed. Nate is hilarious, very happy to see him hosting!

[@KN-zo3td]

100% was wondering how do I shut the crowd up if they throw me off my time, but he handled it well

[@AustinCraft]

That's how his stand up always is. I've seen him twice

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

That also seems to play into his style! The "um"s and awkward delivery makes it that much funnier because the flow of the joke becomes unpredictable and a lot of comedy comes from unpredictability! He used it to his advantage!!!

[@BEARD3DBEANIEE]

I'm guessing you never watch his standup, I watched him in my home town in 2019 or 2018. He's always like that lol

[@domtom010]

Very true. I could tell because he normally doesn’t break and laugh, but he did a few times here, but who wouldn’t be nervous hosting snl? Lol

[@JayJnr]

Not many comedians can pull off the jokes that Nate does. They are just basic jokes but this guy has mastered dead pan delivery its extremely hilarious

[@Studentofgosset]

I always like it when you can see the band laughing and enjoying the jokes

[@steveb9325]

Haha! Yes!!!!

[@golfmaniac007]

I don’t think they got many of the jokes. I only saw one time where they flinch laughing from the humor.

[@Studentofgosset]

Nah he made them all laugh, even had Maddie Rice going@@golfmaniac007

[@derkimmer]

@@golfmaniac007 You missed some stuff then.

[@IkeandMike1]

one of the best shows in a while. SNL needs to have more comedians and comedic actors as hosts

[@fbwthe6]

Crazy idea!

[@ArmorOfGod7]

and as cast members!

[@deetrixreed8961]

Oh boy we're talking about water on the floor of a bathroom. What insightful gold. When Pete was on it might not have been your comedy standard but I'd take heart over inane nonsense any day.

[@alanbrad4564]

So true! It’s always cool to see big time celebrities on the show, but the skits are usually better when a comedian is hosting.

[@hayberdasher8625]

and Charles Barkley because he is one of the funniest non-comedic people I've ever seen

[@Grady_JustGrady...]

His podcast is basically 2 hours of him and his buddies doing this over random subjects. It’s such an easy listen and just puts you in a good mood

[@aprils8676]

Hey bear!

[@jane1385]

For some reason it’s my go to when I go to sleep every night now sure why I should switch it to mornings to put me In a happy mood for the day!

[@jdurant4389]

Hello folks!

[@JuicyJuice1116]

What’s the name of it

[@zenleeparadise]

I'll have to check it out!!

[@katalinahill8753]

“Reading is the key to smart.”

[@DebNKY]

Padding a book with blank pages is awesome.

[@PhillyFrank1]

I want that on a t-shirt.

[@cornbrains]

i like the follow up line taking credit "that's what i've always said"

[@UncleMoishe]

This guy is genuinely hysterical , and a real comedian.

[@oh_io.watches]

“Like two dogs seeing each other through the fence” 😂😂😂 Nate’s a comedic genius!

[@irandude1655]

I can really picture it. We know how possessive grandmas are. They don’t even ask further question and try to clarify things. They go straight to protecting what’s theirs. 😂😂

[@Susan-qs8un]

😅​@@irandude1655

[@Cheynayful]

Well, this was a pleasant surprise. So happy for Nate to reach this achievement in his career, and great job SNL for recognizing his skill.

[@alandunmore336]

“It doesn’t let up… Let me get my head above water for two seconds” 📚 😂

[@aarontechtalk]

That was absolutely great the way he said that! Love this guy

[@PhillyFrank1]

Funniest description of a book - and I say that as a reader.

[@thomasrobinson5190]

It's just so many words! and...it doesn't let up!

[@ejm7637]

Commenters sent me here saying this was the best thing on SNL in a long time, was not disappointed.

[@brianthered]

Havent seen anyone bring this home like this in a LONG time. Was actually laughing so hard I woke the dogs up.

[@cutiep1689]

I’ve never heard about him before, but, OMG! He had me giggling like a toddler!! Such a deadpan delivery. Was so great!!

[@cjp1599]

Compared to his old stuff this sucked!

[@illuminatingone]

His newest special on Amazon Prime had me laughing harder and harder the longer it went on .... 😂😂😂

[@cutiep1689]

@@illuminatingone going to check it out

[@deeonhenderson8978]

He's a household favorite around here. And not that I don't watch the dirty comedians, but he always finds a way to make simple stuff funny and without being crude!

[@thehappypepper]

I love his new special, but you have to see Tennesee kid!! So good!

[@kellykeegan3569]

Nate is the best comedian out there right now. So nice to laugh at funny without having a barrage of f-bombs to fight your way through. Anyone can throw f-bombs every other word but it takes brains to write comedy like this.

[@VioletJoy]

My thoughts exactly! His delivery is stellar!!

[@rickfry8999]

Funniest SNL in years… Nate’s the best. I respect his humor. Not a cuss word, no politics, no sex talk. The sign of a truly funny person.

[@strawbarry7834]

You can go back and watch his older stuff, and aside from him physically looking different, the comedy is just as great. His delivery is so casual that his jokes just sneak up on you. Love seeing him truly being in his prime.

[@DebNKY]

You're right, he's very unassuming. He is so incredibly funny!

[@cjp1599]

His old stuff is actually funny though. This was not.

[@grimson]

Plenty of good jokes here. Sorry you're joyless 😅@@cjp1599

[@J.M.-nb4gw]

Well it would help if he was actually funny (he's supposed to be a comedian right?) 🤔

[@gracjanrotke]

@@cjp1599 Agreed!

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

I love him... those who have followed him from way back probably feel like a family member has made it big.

[@modulemodule]

Nailed it - yes!

[@randycompton5230]

Agree so much. I was listening to that comedy channel on XM radio years ago and his delivery stood way above most everybody. I wish I could tell stories about growing up like he does.

[@robbieg4700]

👍👍

[@breannelovingma6912]

Yes!!!!

[@msab657]

I feel a little jealous about sharing him with the world though- lol

[@leftoversushi]

One of the best opening SNL monologues I've seen in recent years! Feature more comedians!!

[@thedrummernator3892]

He's so brilliant, his humble and deadpan delivery of those matter-of-fact stories from his unique perspective is just a perfect combination. As many have said, glad he's getting more recognition and hopefully more specials to come

[@ginabasnuh2341]

I've never heard of him. This is one of the FUNNIEST SNL monologues I've ever heard & I'm 53. Many, many an SNL episode in my life. I'm going to watch his stand-ups now. Thanks for introducing him to those of us late to the game!😂❤🎙

[@TehNarrator]

Oh boy, you are in for a treat. Nate is hysterical

[@AKayt-nm2yc]

Exactly I had no idea and I'm crying 😂(also 53) OMG he is special ❤

[@jenniferlorenzini5925]

Watch his special Tennessee kid, it's hilarious!

[@deeonhenderson8978]

You're gonna love him!!!

[@ChristinaFromYoutube]

His joke about being at a sleepover as a kid and them putting on a scary movie is my favorite. I won't ruin it but you should definitely search for it

[@shellbhouse7923]

So happy Nate just got up and did his thing! Material you'd see at any show - he doesn't need a gimmick to open - his storytelling style of comedy translates everywhere. Props- he deserves every good thing that's come his way!

[@grandparicksfirstassistant3386]

He doesnt know anything else. Thats just what he does. It really was great tho

[@BarrackObamna]

By the way, if it’s material you’d see at any show, you’re giving it the characteristics of a gimmick. A repeatable trick that gains attention, sounds a lot like what stand up is in general. You might not like the word gimmick but that’s what it is. Every comedian has a gimmick, their own trick to gain attention from the audience. Literally definition of gimmick

[@playedout148]

I prefer carrot top but whatever. So many purple don't get prop comedy. Philistines.

[@cwg73160]

Most comedians that host SNL tell their jokes during the monologue. This wasn’t any different.

[@kathleenwright6349]

This was the best opening act and guest they've had in years. After I saw this I got tickets to his show and haven't' laughed that hard in years. He's hysterical.

[@judygrancich3756]

💯 % agree. His monologue was the best I've seen on SNL.

[@CHDean]

Check the George Washington sketch.

[@liljazzy4021]

Couldn't have happened to a better guy! So great to see the obvious nerves dissipate as he settled into his monologue. He cracks me up every single time.

[@rick_thunder]

It’s always nice to see a true stand up comic host because they always nail the monologue.

[@myavatarisalive]

I love Nate Bargatze. So glad they had him on there! He deserves his time to shine!

[@Once_Again257]

The donkey high dive bit is hilarious from start to finish 😂

[@amyarmijo248]

I am a new fan of this guy. Caught on with the George Washington skit. Clean humor is so much more difficult but I really appreciate being able to watch this guy with my kids.

[@djmench]

Listen to "Part Time Magic". Old album, very good.

[@sjohnschafer]

Acting so clueless is hard to do, too

[@PlumPlum1234]

Great monologue. Never seen this guy before, but rooting for him now.

[@KyleRyanFilm]

I envy your ability to watch his content for the first time.

[@mistymeaner1753]

He's got a couple specials on Netflix. I love him.

[@aidanyelsma7762]

The worst time traveler is my favorite of his stand up clips.

[@PoppaWheelies]

The cape fear serpentarium

[@gunderalex]

He's a "clean" comic and you don't really even notice the lack of curses because he's just so funny.

[@b-dub6865]

You can’t help but love him! His big eyes & deadpan delivery make him so funny.

[@staceyackerson5197]

He's adorable

[@johngeverett]

Nate's delivery is the essence of his comedy. The timing and expression are spot on!

[@wildroot62]

I've not watched SNL in years! Heard he was hosting & just had to watch! Such a fun night! 😂

[@satx9684]

He has got to be one of the top 5 comedians on the planet right now. His delivery is so good and the way he talks about things is so matter of fact. So funny to me. 😂😂😂

[@beneambrosia1884]

You mean in the US?😂😂😂. The planet not yet

[@loristone9242]

This guy is golden. I adore Nate!! SO funny!! The most hilarious subtle humor. Never uses vulgarities. So happy to see him killing it on SNL!

[@thesuncollective1475]

I have no idea who he is

[@krystavi05]

​@thesuncollective1475 stand up comedian with several specials on Netflix

[@loristone9242]

@@thesuncollective1475 He also has specials on Prime video

[@malibumess]

This is top notch comedy. He's argualbly up there with the greatest.

[@ktleemusic]

How he can be so funny while basically doing “I’m so dumb” jokes is magical.

[@kasatx]

Nate ranks high among my all-time favorite comedians. I’ve appreciated him for several years now. I’m genuinely happy for him and I love that more people are now exposed to his work. He’s adding some good funny to the world.

[@chad7131]

I had never heard of him before until someone told me that they were excited he was hosting. So i watched. Now i'm bingeing his vids

[@jimkritz6376]

I saw one clip of him several months ago and quickly made it my mission to find as much of his stuff as I could - he’s awesome! Glad he’s killing it now!

[@Sessa.]

I hadn't heard of him until now and already a big fan 🙌

[@agillespie3]

He jumped right to the top of my list the first time I heard his Starbucks joke! 😂

[@jonleary4107]

if you haven't seen it, Nate was the voice actor for Grady in Aperture Desk Job and it was absolutely excellent.

[@InkyzMom]

I ❤ Nate! He's down to earth, humble, and funny. True genuine article. Thanks, SNL, for asking him to host! Great choice!

[@tinac7361]

If he is all that then he does not fit in with SNL liberal Satan worship crowd. Weird. Never heard of him. Because SNL is promoting him he is suspect

[@nakedjoe4eva]

I had never heard of him before, but he was awesome last night

[@lesleyd2448]

Nate ❤ 🥛

[@wannabemindful]

We need more of this!

[@mojo500100]

@@wannabemindfulThat’s for sure. Seems like the majority of today’s comedians rely way too much on drug/ sex jokes.

[@Jennifer-ym9mm]

I just found this on my recorded SNLs, and was just dying, over and over, during his monologue!!! I would LOVE to see him live!

[@dpclerks09]

"I'm from the 1900's" is one of the greatest jokes of all time.

[@djjordan9696]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@thebenman8657]

What a genuine human being. 100% deserves to host. He absolutely crushed it!

[@greens294]

I was guilty of not knowing who Nate was going into this episode. But my God, did he kill it! Best episode of the season so far, and one of the best monologues ever (IMO) New fan over here

[@amandauribe9912]

I had never heard of him either but man was I wrong to wanna skip this episode - I was cracking up the whole time I watched his monologue! Amazing work

[@jessebrobin]

Lol y'all definitely need to check out his standup specials. All of them are hilarious

[@AlexG-pl3km]

@@amandauribe9912 I watched it 3 times and it never got old.

[@liza8079]

I’ve rewatched his stand ups so many times. He kills me every time! Had no idea he was hosting. Can’t wait to watch this episode in its entirety!

[@AlexG-pl3km]

Answer me this is please... . I've watched the monologue/ George Washington skit 4 times so far and they're still just as hillarious as the first time I saw them. I told my brother to watch them when he has a chance. He did and he said they were just ok ... that he'd seen better. Really? Why would someone think that? Is it jealousy? How can someone think that they weren't hysterical? TIA@@liza8079

[@NF12222]

Just saw him live on his arena tour and was crying laughing. He's speeding everything up here for the time limit, but when he has the full hour, he's so funny!

[@danmaddox2849]

Probably the best SNL in recent years. Him as a writer.

[@chrisbellamy]

Been a fan of Nate’s for a while now, knocked it out of the park Nice job Nate

[@HolaUnicorn]

One of my favorite things as I watched this live was watching the band in the background, how they genuinely looked to be enjoying Nate. Idk, there’s just something so wholesome about it 😊

[@acalkckja]

Same!!!!

[@MsDungeness]

Me too!

[@LindaC616]

They always have

[@archiereimann262]

I have never seen him before and just laughing my ass off. Wonderful talent

[@ashliemf4385]

Truly one of the best SNL monologues ever. A perfect tight ten that gives fans some new material to love, and for folks who’ve never seen him it gives a great sense of who he is and what to expect from the episode. So so good!

[@a.garvey951]

Brilliant opening. I laughed out loud and hard. I always watch the bands reaction to the opening monologue. This time every band member was listening, was engaged, was smiling and laughed too. 🎉

[@joannelindsay4977]

I watch the bands reactions too😂

[@LindaC616]

They always do

[@catherinee.millard1831]

I was thinking that they had heard it before during practice because I didn't see a lot of reaction from them. But I didn't really expect any, either. 😄

[@bb.and.b]

This guy is consistently excellent. He deserves the huge success. Happy for you, Nate!

[@fominaya24]

Nate KILLED it! Another stepping stone to success. Epic skit that he wrote.

[@googleuser476]

Aren't many clean comedians out there that I can take but this guy is absolutely a killer on stage. Gaffigan and Seinfeld come to mind as well.

[@Seminolejm]

Nate’s officially reached the top of my all-time comedians list. His approach is, to me, unique because it’s like we’re just having a conversation about random things I can relate to but he’s got a way of delivering it that just kills me. I’m not a prude, I love Chappelle and other more “R” rated acts but this guy (much like Hedberg) could perform at a NY comedy club one day and a church fundraiser the next and never change the act.

[@margie909]

Exactly!! Love his clean approach, while i also think Katt Williams has brilliant material and delivery.

[@d.263]

@@margie909 Oh I'd love to see Katt host! His voice and delivery alone make me laugh.

[@ryanthecaptain189]

Have heard Nate's stuff over the years but never thought I'd see him host SNL. Def a real comedian so he crushed as expected.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Just found Nate a few weeks ago and can’t get enough. He is fantastic. Great to see him on SNL. Bring him back soon!

[@jimmcdougle3404]

I love Nate. His delivery. His material. First rate. One of the best working today

[@wickedbigpuffeduphai]

He's unbelievably talented. I howl during the pauses -- he totally gets comedy ... the timing, the deadpan, everything. He's the real deal.

[@deeonhenderson8978]

Love to see everyone rooting for this dude! We all know a good guy when we see one!🎉🎉🎉

[@Spathephoros]

One of the best comedians in thw world today

[@anabixby7558]

Every book is just the most words 🤣🤣

[@sethie_shots]

I love how wholesome Nate’s comedy is. He’s a real one 💪🏼

[@fbwthe6]

Nate has a very David spade style humor. Story teller with lots of editorializing and under the breath kind of commentary that’s so funny. They both admire each other. What a great monologue.

[@BaedekerBat]

Yep discovered him via Fly on the Wall (Spade & Carvey) great episode!!

[@theinternets7516]

I've only seen David Spade live once but it was the worst comedy show I've ever seen. It was truly awful. His opener was Brian Regan and he was absolutely hilarious.

[@sharpe8888]

Enh David Spade is a narcissist and Nate is a self deprecator

[@sherribobzienholstad545]

David spade can’t compare to nate!

[@lockedreams]

@@theinternets7516I'm so jealous that you got to see Brian Regan live. The number of times I listened to "Brian Regan Live" when I was in middle and high school was... many times lol Left me in tears every time.

[@peterlewis8227]

Bargatze is the best

[@soulkitchendenver]

Love that SNL is showing love to more wholesome entertainers. Actually watchable & thoroughly enjoyable!

[@happygocrafty]

He’s legit one of the only stand ups that make me actually laugh out loud. ❤🎉

[@mama66333]

Me too.

[@k.mccandies1505]

This was definitely one of the funniest monologues on SNL ever! Good job Nate!

[@Gospelcurlz]

Love him...REAL TALENT and a humble heart. His clean, pure- hysterical comedy is worthy of his fame...so happy for him!!🙂

[@dpclerks09]

"That's what they want." lmao

[@markminter6312]

You can tell he was nervous at first but he got stronger the further he went. Good solid clean comedy. One of the best comics alive right now.

[@mitzebender4679]

It did take him a beat to hit his stride, then it was smooth sailing. I can't even imagine the nerves of being on SNL for the first time. He hit it outta the park though! He is so funny!

[@tonydiego5827]

It’s part of his act. Watch his older stuff, same delivery style. Genius!

[@playedout148]

Cosby worked clean as well and got on other comics who didn't. Miss that guy's stand up.

[@mitzebender4679]

@@tonydiego5827 I've watched him a lot for a while. I know he's got a dry sense of humor, but I've also watched him enough to know he had some nerves working.

[@mitzebender4679]

@@playedout148 Cosby sucks and has no right getting on anyone. He was very inauthentic.

[@JJ-ye1sf]

Immediately went online to get tickets for his show. They were being sold like crazy. He killed it.

[@CraigMocello-nn3rj]

No you didn't.

[@wormfigure]

@@CraigMocello-nn3rjsurely you would know Craig Mocello

[@A2mand2H]

Same here in Austin!

[@andthedragon]

Saw the show 10/20. Was great, you might hear this monologue again. Warm-up acts were fun too, though I think they might vary depending on location.

[@wuguay5526]

@@wormfigure😂…. Some people like Craig Mocello think they know everything. 😂😂😂😂

[@411bvRGiskard]

The George Washington skit in this show is brilliant!

[@mommabowdle4813]

I am so tickled that he hosted!! Such a great guy!!

[@DougBohm]

Never heard or ever seen this guy in anything and he’s legitimately refreshing and polished. Bravo.

[@KevinCovington5453]

LOOK HIM UP! His Specials Are Fantastic!!!

[@sheltonalexander6785]

This was solid, but it's not really a good example of how hilarious his specials are.

[@GhostToast5000]

He has a few specials out, all hilarious. Clean comedy.

[@javiruiz8365]

He’s not bad!!!

[@fhende4845]

Brilliant and I was the off duty cop in the Lake Beach skit. Awesome show!!

[@VioletJoy]

How fun!!! 😂

[@nonconsensualopinion]

You were captivating.

[@AngelVizcarraMX]

He killed it. I was dying with the donkeys and it kept getting better. 😅

[@cnalley4899]

A clean comic. Making his mark. Just an awesome talent. Absolutely love this guy.

[@brianamiot8476]

Seinfeld was a clean comic.... this guy is now Seinfeld

[@derekseven1647]

I agree it's great to get some clean comedy

[@LindaC616]

Josh Johnson also works relatively clean

[@GaynorFries]

Amazing job. Have followed him for years and feel weirdly proud of him and all of his success. Well done Nate - you totally deserve it all.

[@nancyearambula]

Me too! I felt so proud of him! I've been watching him for years, but I had no idea he was hosting SNL! This was a great surprise 🎉

[@katheareese3234]

So funny, I'm "proud" of him as well! Are you both moms too? 🤣

[@b-dub6865]

I literally had a conversation with a gf earlier that day about how she uses Afrin so much that she needs 3 surgeries a year. She was dying when she saw this. She’s working her way up to 8. 😂😂😂

[@PaulHorneLA]

This is how you NAIL a monologue. 🙌

[@macspresso]

I wonder if others who are also familiar with his work noticed: To me he started off a bit soft, possibly nervous... but really got into his groove in the second half. Nice work!

[@passonthering]

I have been a fan for a while. I would not be surprised if this particular arc of his set is absolutely intentional. It helps us root for him. And even though it might be intentional, it still comes across as genuine. I feel like that is a big part of his brilliance.

[@sarahoconnell7801]

He was just on Late Night with Seth Meyers a few days ago and talked about how nervous he was about SNL...

[@claytonbarnes5038]

He was supposed to act nervous on the chef skit.

[@JonathanLaRiviere]

Completely agree. His delivery was just a little off and not paced as well as his other specials. But then he hit his stride at the end and had me busting up 😂

[@WriterSnider]

His humor is so effortless.

[@dochonda7]

That’s because he works so hard.

[@proctorsledge]

i’ve watched Nate slowly gaining traction and i’m so so happy for him. i’ll never forget seeing him live and his dad coming out to do magic tricks. he’s a gem

[@JosephDanielVids]

So glad Nate is finally getting his recognition. Hes been killing it for years!

[@hg82met]

It makes such a huge difference when the host delivering the monologue is a comedian. Nate knocked it out of the park.

[@kaleighcoutermarsh4922]

I'm so thrilled for him! He's so funny and so deserves it! Every special he's done has been hilarious!

[@jackdaniels5134]

Is this an AI comment? Surely this standup wasn't remotely funny.

[@wuguay5526]

@@jackdaniels5134and you are here reading all these comments and keep commenting on this. Can’t stand it that many of us enjoy Nate? The world doesn’t revolve around you. Keep crying. Or maybe you’re the AI you accuse others to be.

[@jackdaniels5134]

hahahaha, ok pal.@@wuguay5526

[@tylerbrown8386]

One of the best comedians to take the stage in a long time. Clean, funny, doesn't have to over sell a joke! He's hilarious, plus the whole family can watch him!😊

[@framebrain]

The first time I watched this, I thought… oh man, Nate is too nervous… then I rewatched it and realized he absolutely killed it. He was a great host… the George Washington skit is an instant classic.

[@brucecrombie3519]

So funny, he deserves all the success he’s getting.

[@FTNChicken]

The best part about watching someone kill a monologue, is catching the in-house band in the background chuckling the whole time

[@carasheehan8383]

Nate Bargatze is currently the best standup comedian in my opinion and I’m so glad that so many new people are being introduced to him through this!

[@TheOnlyKateslate]

Love his Garfield eyes. They add so much to the delivery and belief that he is stupid, when he is really extremely smart. He pulls it off well.

[@caroltz8220]

Aw, he crushed it! I'm so proud of him!