Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Nate Bargatze

March 23, 2026·1h 57m·2-min readconversationalcomedy
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Dax Shepard and Monica Padman welcome comedian Nate Bargatze to Armchair Expert, where he shares his journey from a water meter reader in Nashville to selling out arenas and starring in his first movie, The Breadwinner. The conversation blends humor, personal reflection, and insights on

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Nate Bargatze

conversational on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Nate BargatzeDax ShepardMonica PadmanJim RhoShaquem GriffinAnderson Cooper

Books

The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

Topics

Nate Bargatze's comedic journey from Nashville to SNLThe making of The Breadwinner and its family-friendly humorSobriety and career alignment in stand-up comedyCreating inclusive entertainment across political dividesVision for a Nashville theme park inspired by Opryland

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