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Hosted by Brian Bates, Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay.
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  • #40
    Wednesday · 1 hr 43 min

    40: #40 | The Alphabet

    This week, the guys dive into the alphabet and debate which letters are doing their job and which ones are just taking up space. They discuss the history of the alphabet, Benjamin Franklin's attempt to reinvent it, the most and least common letters, and test their knowledge of the NATO phonetic alphabet. Plus, some Halloween talk, vampire misconceptions, and plenty of questionable takes along the way. Helix: helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for their Black Friday Sale, up to 30% off from October 30th to November 29th 2026. Ethos: https://ethos.com/nateland Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/nateland. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 8/1/2026. Square: square.com/go/nate Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod #ad

  • #39
    October 28 · 1 hr 56 min

    39: #39 | Halloween

    This week, Aaron attends John Crist's wedding, Brian returns from St. Louis, and Dusty is MIA so Connor Larsen sits in with the guys to talk about Halloween traditions, this year's top Halloween costumes, best Halloween candy, and scary TV shows and movie moments from their childhood. Housecall Pro: HousecallPro.com/NATELAND Ready to save time and win more jobs? For a limited time only, our listeners get 50% OFF base plans for their first 3 months at HousecallPro.com/NATELAND#ad Base44: Base44.com/nateland Sign up through Base44.com/nateland and get 30% off the Builder plan for your first year. Hexclad: hexclad.com/NATELAND Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/NATELAND! #hexcladpartner #ad NOBL: NOBLTravel.com NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 67% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad

  • #38
    October 21 · 1 hr 58 min

    38: #38 | Teeth featuring Brad Upton

    This week, Aaron has sad news about his cat, Dusty's mom attends Nate show's, and Brian plays a late night game of wiffle ball. Then the guys welcome fellow comedian Brad Upton to the podcast to talk about the important topic of teeth. Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Rocketmoney.com/nate. Head to Superpower.com and use code NATE at checkout for $50 off your membership. Get 150+ biomarkers tested every year plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod #ad Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com Go to https://cozyearth.com and use my code PUBLICFIGURES for up to 20% off! Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad

  • #37
    October 14 · 2 hr 6 min

    37: #37 | Amphibians

    This week, Brian shares some travel challenges, Dusty weighs in on Kelly Clarkson, and Aaron shares a story about getting scammed. Then the guys delve into the controversial topic of amphibians. Dusty shares his process of raising tadpoles into tree frogs, debate which plague would be toughest to deal with and discuss whether they'd rather live in water or in a tree. This Episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/PUBLICFIGURES to explore your payment options. SeatGeek: Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PUBLIC10. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. NOBL: NOBLTravel.com NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NATELAND - and using our link helps support the show.

  • #36
    October 7 · 1 hr 54 min

    36: #36 | Marriage with Leanne Morgan

    This week, Leanne Morgan joins the Public Figures Podcast for the first time to talk about season two of her hit sitcom, dance competitions gone wrong, and marriage advice for the guys. Square: square.com/go/nate Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod #ad Ethos: https://ethos.com/nateland Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/nateland. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 8/1/2026. Helix: helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for their Prime Time, Best of the Web, from October 6th to October 11th for 27% off sitewide. This is exclusive for listeners of our show. Wayfair: Wayfair.com Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.

  • #35
    September 30 · 1 hr 54 min

    35: #35 | Hair

    This week on the Public Figures Podcast, Brian shares a stage with a cotton candy vendor, Aaron doesn't get the appeal of dancing and Dusty wants to eliminate the letter X from the alphabet. Then the guys get serious by delving into the topic of hair. They learn about the different hairstyles over the years, how the term "big wig" originated, and get a disturbing visual of what they would look like with each other's hair. Quo: Quo.com/NATELAND Money 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 #ad

  • #34
    September 23 · 1 hr 45 min

    34: #34 | Fish

    This week, Brian runs into Dusty at the airport, Aaron does some sightseeing in Conroe, TX, and Dusty falls in love with Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Then the guys delve into the topic of fish by learning if fish sleep, get bored, or ever get seasick. Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com Go to https://cozyearth.com and use my code PUBLICFIGURES for up to 20% off! NOBL: NOBLTravel.com NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join atRocketmoney.com/nate.

  • #33
    September 16 · 1 hr 51 min

    33: #33 | Radio

    This week, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty discuss the safety of root canals, the drinkability of urine, and whether Rudy was a good movie as they discuss the history of radio. SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PUBLIC10 Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PUBLIC10. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. This Episode is Brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/PUBLICFIGURES. Quince: Quince/NATE Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers or go to Quince/NATE. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Chime: Chime.com/nate Join the millions who are already banking fee free with America’s #1 Choice for Banking. Head to Chime.com/nate.

  • #32
    September 9 · 1 hr 57 min

    32: #32 | Philosophy

    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.

  • #31
    September 2 · 1 hr 59 min

    31: #31 | Frank Caliendo (and a Little Wisconsin)

    This week, comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo joins the guys to talk about his home state of Wisconsin but also his career as an impressionist while launching into incredible impersonations of public figures like Charles Barkley, Adam Schefter, Morgan Freeman, Joe Rogan, and even Dusty Slay. Helix: helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for their Labor Day, Best of the web sale, from August 14th to September 13thfor 27% off sitewide, This is exclusive for our listeners. ElevenLabs: Elevenlabs.io/nateland If you run a business or handle customer operations across support, sales, or marketing, you can start with a demo at Elevenlabs.io/nateland. See how ElevenAgents can fit into your workflows and help build experiences that your customers will actually love. Dupe: Dupe.com Go to Dupe.com today and find similar products for less. It’s 100% free to use. Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with Dupe.com today. #ad AG1: DrinkAG1.com/NATELAND For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DrinkAG1.com/NATELAND.

  • #30
    August 26 · 1 hr 50 min

    30: #30 | 2005: YouTube, Google Maps & the Xbox 360

    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/NATELAND Money 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 #ad Chime: Chime.com/nate Join the millions who are already banking fee free with America’s #1 Choice for Banking. Head to Chime.com/nate Superpower: Superpower.com Head 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

  • #29
    August 19 · 1 hr 46 min

    29: #29 | Branding & Marketing

    This week, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty discuss trademarks, puffery, the rule of 7, Buc-ee's lawsuits, and more as they learn about branding and marketing. Pestie: https://pestie.com/NATE Protect your home from summer bugs. Go to https://pestie.com/NATE for 10% off your order. Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Rocketmoney.com/nate. AG1: DRINKAG1.com/NATELAND Visit DRINKAG1.com/NATELAND and get a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler and a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3 + K2 in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order. NOBL: NOBLTravel.com NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad

  • #28
    August 12 · 1 hr 53 min

    28: #28 | Unraveling the Mysteries of the Solar System

    This week, the guys delve into the difference between comets, asteroids, and meteors, how to memorize the order of the planets by a simple sentence, and which podcast guests most identify with each planet as the guys learn about the Solar System. Warby Parker: WarbyParker.com/NATELAND Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NATELAND — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Quo: Quo.com/NATELAND Money 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. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit Betterhelp.com/PUBLICFIGURES. Factor: FACTORMEALS.com/nate50off Let’s eat real. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/nate50off and use code nate50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details.

  • #27
    August 5 · 1 hr 49 min

    27: #27 | Breakfast

    This week, Dusty re-lives some childhood memories in Opelika, Aaron plays golf on one of the most prestigious courses in America, and Breakfast brings gifts from the fans. And speaking of breakfast, the guys learn about the history of breakfast, how it got the label as the most important meal of the day, and debate which restaurant chains serve the best breakfast Square: square.com/go/nate Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod #ad Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com Go to https://cozyearth.com and use my code PUBLICFIGURES for up to 20% off! Superpower: Superpower.com Head 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 Helix: helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for their Labor Day Early Access from August 3rd to August 13th for 20% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! Helixsleep.com/nate.

  • #26
    July 29 · 1 hr 53 min

    26: #26 | Grounding, Skyline Chili & The 7 Wonders of the World ft. Lee Kimbrell & Greg Warren

    This week, Aaron is MIA so the guys are joined by Lee Kimbrell from the Life Of Dad podcast and Greg Warren from The Consumers podcast. Brian updates the guys on how his special is doing, Greg reveals (to Dusty's pleasure) that he's getting into grounding and Lee gives his take on Skyline Chili. Plus the guys learn a little bit about the Seven Wonders Of The World. IIElevenLabs: elevenlabs.io/NATELAND- If you run a business with any kind of customer operation, support, sales, or onboarding, you can start with a demo at elevenlabs.io/NATELAND Superpower: Superpower.com Head 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 Ethos: https://ethos.com/nateland Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/nateland. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 6/1/2025. Ultra Pouches: takeultra.com Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad

  • #25
    July 22 · 1 hr 52 min

    25: #25 | Prisons

    This week, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty debate how fast they could run a mile, what time the sun should rise and set, and which Vacation movie is the best. Then they delve into the topic of Prison by learning about the mack economy, prison slang, and Dusty Slay's Top 5 Country Songs about prison. NOBL: NOBLTravel.com NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad AG1: DRINKAG1.COM/NATELAND Visit DRINKAG1.COM/NATELAND to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1 Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last. Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Rocketmoney.com/nate. QUO: Quo.com/NATELAND Money 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. #ad

  • #24
    July 15 · 1 hr 52 min

    24: #24 | What Happened in 2004?

    This week, Brian has a problem with the Grand Ole Opry bathrooms, Aaron shows off pics of his childhood invention, and Dusty gives his review of the movie Moneyball. Plus, the guys discuss TIVO, the Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction, the Red Sox finally winning the World Series, and Taylor Swift's fame as the guys delve into the year 2004. Chime: Chime.com/nate Join the millions who are already banking fee free with America’s #1 Choice for Banking. Head to Chime.com/nate . Quince: Quince.com/nate Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to Quince.com/nate for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Factor: http://Factormeals.com/nate50off Head to Factormeals.com/nate50off http://Factormeals.com/nate50off and use code nate50offto get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. See website for more details. This Episode is Brought to you by Better Help. Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/PUBLICFIGURES

  • #23
    July 8 · 1 hr 40 min

    23: #23 | Songs

    This week, Aaron interviews Dusty for a job, the guys share stories of not smelling their best, and Dusty writes a number 1 hit on the spot as they discuss Songs. IQ BAR- Text PUBLIC to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Warby Parker: WarbyParker.com/NATELAND Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NATELAND — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Pestie: https://pestie.com/NATE Fix your bug problem before it gets worse. Go to https://pestie.com/NATE for 10% off your order. Square: square.com/go/nate! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod #ad

  • #22
    July 1 · 1 hr 50 min

    22: #22 | Louisiana

    This week, Aaron, Brian, and Dusty delve into the state of Louisiana by looking at the history of Mardi Gras, jazz, King Cakes, and Popeye's Chicken. Helix Sleep- Helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for their Fourth of July Sale, 20% off sitewide, 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses from now until July 6th. Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Rocketmoney.com/nate. IQ BAR- Text PUBLIC to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply

  • #21
    June 24 · 1 hr 46 min

    21: #21 | What Happened in the Year 2003?

    This week, the guys delve into the year 2003 by remembering major news and sports moments, their favorite movies,TV shows, and music and try to remember a Nora Jones song. Superpower: Superpower.com Head to Superpower.com and use code NATE at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod #ad Chime: Chime.com/NATE Chime is not just smarter banking; it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to Chime.com/NATE. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Ultra Pouches: takeultra.com Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad

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