Artwork for Public Figures

Public Figures

Audioboom Studios

Hosted by Brian Bates, Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay.

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326 episodes
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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
Wednesday · 2 hr
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
July 22 · 1 hr 58 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
July 15 · 1 hr 58 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
July 8 · 1 hr 46 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
July 1 · 1 hr 55 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
June 24 · 1 hr 51 min
20: #20 | Pranks featuring Stephen Bargatze
This week, Stephen Bargatze joins the guys to talk about his new magic special and some of his favorite pranks he's been part of over the years. Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel your 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. Try for $0 at Rocketmoney.com/nate. AG1: Drinkag1.com/Nateland Visit Drinkag1.com/Nateland to get a free Morning Person Hat and free AG1 Flavor Sampler in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription (an $82 value!). Hexclad: hexclad.com/NATELAND Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/NATELAND! #hexcladpartner #ad IQBAR: Text PUBLIC to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.
June 17 · 1 hr 58 min
19: #19 | What Happened in the Year 2002?
This week, Brian attends a Catholic wedding, Aaron goes back to Notre Dame, and the guys debate where they'd go if they could travel back in time. Then they delve into the year 2002 by examining important topics like Aaron's sports injuries, Brian getting a girlfriend, and Dusty getting a raise at Office Depot. This Episode is Brought to you by Better Help. You don’t have to say yes to everything this Summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/PUBLICFIGURES Factor: http://Factormeals.com/nate50off Head to Factormeals.com/nate50offhttp://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. Pestie: https://pestie.com/NATE Fix your bug problem before it gets worse. Go to https://pestie.com/NATE for 10% off your order 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
June 10 · 1 hr 58 min
18: #18 | The Truth About Aliens
This week, Brian promotes the Breadwinner, Aaron is not a fan of the King James Version of the Bible, and Dusty again defends his singing abilities, Then the guys get into the topic of UFOs by debating scenes from the movies 3:10 to Yuma and A League Of Their Own while also talking a little about aliens. Square: square.com/go/nate Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod#ad Helix: helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for their summer savings, that's 20% off site wide from June 1st- June 11th, 2026. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! IQBAR: Text PUBLIC to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Ultra Pouches: @ultrapouches Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad
June 3 · 1 hr 42 min
17: #17 What Happened in the Year 2001?
This week, Dusty wants a pause on anything new, Brian has an awkward occurrence at a Bed & Breakfast and a viewer has a specific request about singing on the podcast. Then the guys delve into what happened in the year 2001 by discussing Segways, Wikipedia, the IPod and where they each were on 9/11. Quince: Quince.com/NATE Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/NATE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. 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. Laundry Sauce: https://laundrysauce.com/NATELAND Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code NATELAND at https://laundrysauce.com/NATELAND #laundrysaucepod #ad Ridge: https://www.Ridge.com/NATELAND Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @Ridge during their Father’s Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/NATELAND #Ridgepod #ad
May 27 · 1 hr 55 min
16: #16 | Which Wolf Are You Feeding? with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
This week, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty recap their night of attending the premiere of Nate's movie The Breadwinner and take a stab at singing commercial jingles. Then they're joined by their friend Anjelah Johnson-Reyes who shares exciting news of her podcast Funjelah coming to Nateland Entertainment and gets the guys to share some gratitudes and maditudes in their own lives. Harry’s: https://www.Harrys.com/NATELAND Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/NATELAND #Harryspod #ad IQBAR: Text PUBLIC to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Wayfair.com Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel your 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. Try for $0 at Rocketmoney.com/nate.
May 20 · 1 hr 52 min
15: #15 | What Happened in the Year 2000?
Brian has a new idea to do an episode about each year starting with the year 2000. So this week, we delve into a year that featured Y2K, a crazy Presidential election, and the release of Playstation 2 and learn how they guys experienced 2000 as a 3rd grader, a senior in high school, and an employee at a TV news station. Factormeals.com/nate50off Head to Factormeals.com/nate50off and use code nate50off to 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. You don't have to be on this journey alone. Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/PUBLICFIGURES. WarbyParker.com/NATELAND Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NATELAND — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad mudwtr.com/NATELAND Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code NATELAND at mudwtr.com/NATELAND! #mudwtrpod #ad
May 13 · 1 hr 51 min
14: #14 | Geography with Graham Kay
This week, fresh off his Nateland special Pete and Me, comedian Graham Kay joins the guys to talk about his new special about his autistic brother Pete. Plus, the guys learn there's already a book out there about Dusty's life, that Canadians carry their milk in bags, and that part of Africa is underneath Alabama. IQBAR: Text PUBLIC to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Square: square.com/go/nate Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod#ad Helix: helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for Their Memorial Day sale, It’s the best of the web, 27% off SITEWIDE, and this is exclusive for listeners of this show! Pestie: https://pestie.com/NATE Keep the bugs away with Pestie. Go to https://pestie.com/NATE for 10% off your order.
May 6 · 1 hr 49 min
13: #13 | Man-Made Disasters with Kathleen Madigan
This week, comedian Kathleen Madigan joins the guys to talk about public bathrooms, the missing Malaysian Airlines flight, the Boston Molasses Disaster, the Babushkas of Cherynobol and so much more. Ridge: https://www.Ridge.com/NATELAND Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code NATELAND at https://www.Ridge.com/NATELAND #Ridgepod#ad Aura Frames: https://on.auraframes.com/NATE. Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NATE. Promo Code NATE MUD/WTR: mudwtr.com/NATELAND Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code NATELAND at mudwtr.com/NATELAND! #mudwtrpod #ad IQBAR: Text PUBLIC to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.
April 29 · 1 hr 51 min
12: #12 | Mississippi with Landon Bryant
This week, the guys are joined by fellow comedian and Mississippian Landon Bryant to talk about the great state of Mississippi. The guys learn about famous athletes and entertainers from Mississippi, how the Teddy Bear got its origin, and Comeback Sauce. Aura Frames: https://on.auraframes.com/NATE. Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NATE. Promo Code NATE 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. 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. Harrys- https://www.Harrys.com/NATELAND Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/NATELAND #Harryspod #ad
April 22 · 1 hr 50 min
11: #11 | Taxes with Andrew Stanley
This week, comedian Andrew Stanley joins the guys to discuss whether Dusty really has a new baby, whether the moon missions really happened, and whether taxes are good or bad for America. Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel your 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. Try for $0 at at RocketMoney.com/NATE . Warby Parker- WarbyParker.com/NATELAND Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NATELAND— and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad IQBAR- Text PUBLIC to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Betterhelp.com/NATE. When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at Betterhelp/com/NATE.
April 15 · 1 hr 59 min
10: #10 | Babies
This week, the guys discuss the Artemis II mission, celebrity sightings at comedy shows, steak sushi, baby names, and much more. Quince: Quince.com/NATE Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/NATE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Pestie: https://pestie.com/NATE Keep the bugs away with Pestie. Go to https://pestie.com/NATE for 10% off your order. Factor Meals: Factormeals.com/nate50off Head to Factormeals.com/nate50off and use code nate50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. See website for details. Square: square.com/go/nate Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod#ad
April 8 · 1 hr 51 min
9: #9 | Meats with Greg Warren
This week, Nateland favorite Greg Warren makes his Public Figures debut to talk to the guys about barbecue, steak, and other meats. MUD/WTR: mudwtr.com/NATELAND Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code NATELAND at mudwtr.com/NATELAND! #mudwtrpod #ad iRestore:irestore.com/NATELAND Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code NATELAND at irestore.com/NATELAND! #irestorepod #ad 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 Helix: helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for their Spring savings event and get 20% off Sitewide.
April 1 · 1 hr 44 min
8: #8 | Westerns
This week, Dusty relives his junior high school dance, Aaron reads a comment submitted through Venmo, and the guys debate how to pronounce the word "grocery". Then Dusty leads the discussion this week with a topic near and dear to his heart - Westerns. Dusty shares why he loves Westerns, his favorite all time Westerns, and his favorite songs about Westerns. 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. Every style, Every home. IQBAR: Text NATE to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.
March 25 · 1 hr 59 min
7: #7 | Grocery Stores
This week, Brian prepares for his comedy special, Aaron has to navigate some aggressive geese, and Dusty visits the Space Force. Then the guys get into this week's topic of Grocery Stores by learning about parking lot layouts, store display strategies, and shopping cart conspiracy theories. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Betterhelp.com/NATE Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at Betterhelp/com/NATE. Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney.com/NATE today! Factor Meals: Factormeals.com/nate50off Head to Factormeals.com/nate50off and use code nate50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase.* Make healthier eating easy with Factor.
March 18 · 1 hr 52 min