Episodios

  • Teens Are Setting Laptops on Fire and Other Dumb News
    May 13 2025

    This week on Nate Knows Nothing, I recap a Mother’s Day weekend that included my mom and my mother-in-law watching me do stand-up, so, no pressure there.

    Meanwhile, teenagers are lighting Chromebooks on fire in school bathrooms as part of the viral #ChromebookChallenge, because nothing says “future leaders” like burning laptops for clout.

    Over in the sports world, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer thinks 100 versions of himself could beat up a gorilla if enough of them die first. Makes sense. One guy discovered grass growing out of his bedroom carpet, thanks to some birdseed, a space heater, and what I can only assume is a cursed lease.

    In New York, a man has turned himself into a human rug and invites strangers to walk on him. Performance art or untreated trauma? You decide. Finally, a woman’s bad day turned around when a stranger pulled up next to her at a stoplight and introduced her to his fashion-forward baby goats wearing Burberry harnesses.

    It’s a weird one this week. Dumber than usual, in all the best ways.

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    25 m
  • Pope Drops, Mountain Flops, and Cruise Ship Bomb Plots
    May 10 2025

    This week on Nate Knows Nothing: I got a haircut and instantly regretted it, there’s a new pope from Chicago (allegedly), and a college student tried to climb Mt. Fuji like it was a treadmill at Planet Fitness. We’re talking robot waiters in Havana, a cruise ship bomb threat that somehow made Florida more Florida, and why no one should ever trust me with scissors or plans.

    Plus: I’m live at The Den Theatre in Chicago this Saturday — don’t miss it (and please don’t call in fake threats if you’re running late).

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    26 m
  • Basketball Is Weird and So Am I
    May 1 2025

    This week, I talk about how much of an idiot I am, which, honestly, could be the theme every week. Then I get into the NBA playoffs and how basketball, while fun to watch, is kind of a ridiculous sport when you really think about it.

    It’s a mix of personal rambling, light sports commentary, and the usual amount of unnecessary overthinking. If you like jokes with a side of existential dread and hot takes that are more lukewarm, this episode’s for you.

    Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts—and hit that follow button so I can keep yelling into the void.

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    23 m
  • Happy New Year
    Dec 31 2024

    I fumble through last-minute shopping, packing fails, and the chaos of a New Year’s Eve wedding, all while pretending to enjoy the holidays.

    And hey, don’t miss out on the fun – join my email list for updates on upcoming shows and be the first to know where I’m headed next.

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    24 m
  • Too Many Christmas Cookies and a Corporate Gig
    Dec 19 2024

    This week, I'm talking about the people who dress up as Santa, why cookie exchanges are just a sneaky way to make you eat 1,000 calories in one sitting, and the rare joy of having nice neighbors. Oh, and I'll fill you in on a corporate gig I did recently because nothing says Christmas like telling jokes in a conference room. Tune in!

    And hey, don’t miss out on the good stuff – join my email list to get updates on upcoming shows. Sign up now, and you’ll be the first to know where I'm headed next.

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    33 m
  • Gas Money, Random Thoughts, and Everything in Between
    Dec 12 2024

    In this slightly late post-Thanksgiving episode, I share a mix of stories and thoughts, including the time I gave gas money to a stranger and other random musings. It’s a little rambling, a little reflective, and totally unscripted.

    And hey, don’t miss out on the good stuff – join my email list to get updates on upcoming shows. Sign up now, and you’ll be the first to know where I'm headed next.

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    22 m
  • Coughing in Public and Other Modern Annoyances
    Nov 22 2024

    In this episode, Nate shares his thoughts on dealing with public coughing, the frustrations of self-checkout, and the experience of buying a new washer and dryer at Lowe’s.

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    29 m
  • Election Stuff and Fruitcake Sucks
    Nov 14 2024

    This week, Nate shares funny stories from his life, takes a look at the Election Day aftermath, and wraps things up with a royal twist—the bizarre tale of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding cake, still mysteriously intact after all these years.

    And hey, don’t miss out on the good stuff – join Nate's email list to get updates on his upcoming shows. Sign up now, and you’ll be the first to know where he's headed next.

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    21 m
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