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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[@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.

[@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.

[@brians7901]

​@@_UsernameUnavailable_ regan rules

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@rattaxi9645]

So exciting to see a monologue worth watching. Say hi to Aunt Helen from all of us.

[@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.🙂

[@sharonjack8582]

I recently discovered Nate and he is refreshing. No cursing and vulgarity. "I'm from the 1900's" cracked me up. I can relate so much to what he says including reading books. Draw me a simple picture. Nate has a comedic gift.

[@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

[@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

[@PegBrantley]

"Reading is the key to smart." I'm loving this.

[@FNHaole]

G-rated humor, and I laughed his whole set. That’s a rare find.

[@wuguay5526]

Yes, you can watch his comedy w your kids, parents and grandparents without having to be uncomfortable. Love him .

[@TaraPa1ge]

Exactly! I love that about him.

[@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!

[@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

[@trainerd1]

Best opening monologue on SNL ever . No racial, no sexual. Just funny .

[@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

[@faith.s_mom]

I don't know if anyone on SNL staff read these comments, but IF YOU DO I want to say BEST SHOW in literally DECADES!!! And yes, I'm old (in case you hadn't figured that out from the ALL CAPS I tend to use). I've been watching since the very first show in 1975. I was a senior in high school, and my group of 5-6 core friends watched it EVERY Sat. night at one of the friends' parents' houses. My curfew was 1:00 am, and it took me 15 mins. to drive home when it was over. My mom would be waiting up to tell me I was GROUNDED. EVERY SINGLE Saturday night!! I kept telling her the show didn't end 'til 1 but she wouldn't budge ("1 o'clock is 1 O'CLOCK!!!). We really battled over that. My dad didn't really care and tried to stay out of it ("if your mother says be home by 1:00 am, TRY to be home by 1:00 am, but I understand you're wanting to watch the show 'til the end, and it only bothers ME if I get woken up!"). Anyway, I lost my mom about 5 months ago (just shy of her 91st birthday!) and my dad, 2 yrs ago (age 93!). I was their caregiver, right up to the very end. A few years ago I asked my mom if she remembered our weekly battle over SNL, and my being 15 mins. past curfew every week~ she chuckled once, and then said, deadpan; "I think I was perimenopausal". LMAO. I think she would have loved this episode with Nate Bargatze. Foo Fighters, maybe not so much. THANK YOU, SNL for (finally!) an episode as good as your first few seasons. It was worthy of being grounded for 😍

[@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

[@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"

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@OTseven]

I quit watching SNL when Belushi, Aykroyd, Dennis Miller, Gilda, Chevy , and Eddie Murphy left. Honestly, I think the whole show was different with different writers and it wasn't funny anymore. This is the FIRST really FUNNY PERSON I've seen host SNL since 1981. I follow headlines through the years but haven't noticed anyone funny. THANK YOU FOR HAVING HIM HOST. He's simple, not political, not full of hate speech disguised as entertainment. Maybe I'll start watching you again. 😮

[@hammerdick82]

Just looking at some of the stuff, not all, that you follow on youtube, i think your judgement is somewhat clearly biased when it comes to political views. Just to clarify, calling out right wing politicians for their rank insanity across the board isnt hate speech, neither is joking about bidens age or democrats weakness in alot of areas. Comedy is comedy and it might do you some good, as it did me, to keep your mind more open when it comes to comedy. Have a good night and best of luck

[@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!

[@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

[@411bvRGiskard]

He’s a genius storyteller. That’s his superpower.

[@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

[@Riclmnopp]

“The doctors didn’t know she was deaf until she was 9 years old. They just thought she was rude”. 😂😂😂

[@passonthering]

I am laughing out loud just thinking about that part of the bit!😂

[@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!

[@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.

[@dpclerks09]

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

[@djjordan9696]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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. 😂😂😂

[@leftoversushi]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@411bvRGiskard]

The George Washington skit in this show is brilliant!

[@ejm7637]

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

[@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.

[@FTNChicken]

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

[@marcsaturnino1041]

SNL HAS TO HAVE HIM HOST AGAIN!!!

[@UncleMoishe]

This guy is genuinely hysterical , and a real comedian.

[@brianthered]

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

[@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

[@danmaddox2849]

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

[@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!

[@chrisbellamy]

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

[@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. 😄

[@RiDankulous]

I don't follow SNL but I follow Bargatze.

[@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!

[@myavatarisalive]

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

[@b-dub6865]

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

[@staceyackerson5197]

He's adorable

[@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.

[@Braingrandchild]

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

[@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

[@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

[@ktleemusic]

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

[@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.

[@leonelcadet3833]

He really deserved this. He has worked his butt off. I remember his first comedy album. Edit: everybody needs to chill out in these comments.😅. Don't be negative.

[@penny6091]

Tell me you're old without telling me you're old.

[@AMathis860]

Me too. I knew he was gonna be a star from the first one. Congrats Nate ❤

[@robovac3557]

Your feat of memory recall is not as impressive as you may think.

[@HorseMuse]

Agree 100%…love the storyteller he is….how he see things, and all the twists he brings!

[@HorseMuse]

Love the storyteller he is….how he see things, and all the twists he brings!

[@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

[@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

[@ByTheRiverChebar]

Wiping tears from my eyes for the entire second half.

[@zombeeking1181]

No idea who he is ... and this is how you make a FANTASTIC first impression to international audiences who probably don't know you .. Finally someone who's not scrambling on snl

[@sethie_shots]

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

[@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

[@dpclerks09]

"That's what they want." lmao

[@rick_thunder]

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

[@WriterSnider]

His humor is so effortless.

[@dochonda7]

That’s because he works so hard.

[@peterlewis8227]

Bargatze is the best

[@luke7750]

Wait, no political jokes?? What a breath of fresh air!!

[@Ham.rigs07]

Exactly!

[@happygocrafty]

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

[@mama66333]

Me too.

[@thebenman8657]

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

[@malibumess]

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

[@melfields310]

I just saw Nate at Rupp Arena (Lexington, Ky) Absolutely FANTASTIC show!! It was a great time! Thanks to Nate and the Guys!! Come back soon!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@chrisstolinski2246]

"Put in some blank pages" is one of my favorite lines ever.

[@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!

[@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.

[@wickedbigpuffeduphai]

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

[@Spathephoros]

One of the best comedians in thw world today

[@anabixby7558]

Every book is just the most words 🤣🤣

[@bb.and.b]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@wildroot62]

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

[@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.

[@k.mccandies1505]

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

[@johngeverett]

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

[@artpro5930]

For anyone that doesn't know Nate Bargatze, the quality of that monologue should explain why he's there. He fucking murdered.

[@bltvd]

That sucked and was not funny at all.

[@1stevekombolis]

​@@bltvdyou sound 12, come back when you are smarter

[@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

[@cheryllemme9332]

Women can talk to anybody about anything. The reading part cracked me up so bad!😂😅

[@fhende4845]

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

[@VioletJoy]

How fun!!! 😂

[@nonconsensualopinion]

You were captivating.

[@deeonhenderson8978]

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