My quick rating - 7,6/10. Actually got a run of work so thought I'd pop on a new stand-up show. The comedian Nate Bargatze, the self proclaimed "Nicest Man in Stand-Up," brings his signature affability and good-natured aw-shucks vibe to his third special (this time on Amazon; the previous two are on Netflix), which stands out among the darker, more confessional and more cynical stand-up of our moment. He admits that most of his information about the world “does not come from a building of education — it’s all stuff I’ve overheard at Target or Lowe’s,” and he trots through his Christian upbringing, explains the pitfalls of being asked to bring ice to a party (“It’s either not enough or the most ice I’ve ever seen in my life”) and delivers one of the best middle-child jokes I’ve ever heard. As with his other specials, this is pretty chaste and thus perfect for multigenerational viewing. Definitely one of the least profane while still being extremely funny and relevant comedians out there. Oh, and I also just read that he will be heading down under soon, so maybe I'll get a chance to go check out a live gig. Sydney isn't that far away. Long and short, put this comedian on your short list of those to check out in the near future.
This one is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
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