April 7, 2025
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Mike Binder
If you want to know who the next breakout clean comic with timing so sharp it could slice deli meat is, ask the guy who already is that. Because Nate Bargatze, for all the country boy humility and “aw shucks” charm, has a real eye for talent. The guy knows comedy. Not just how to do it — how to spot it.
And he’s spotted it in Aaron Weber.
If you’re not already watching Aaron Weber, pause whatever you’re doing — including reading this, I’ll allow it — and hit play below on his new special, Signature Dish, streaming now on YouTube. It’s the first full-length special under the Nateland banner, the comedy house Nate’s quietly been building while nobody was looking. And Aaron’s the first guy through the gate. That tells you everything you need to know.
Except it doesn’t. So let’s keep going.
The First Time I Saw Aaron Weber
It was a Nashville night. I was at Zanies my buddy Dorf and his brother’s comedy club— where else? — and Aaron was on the show. I didn’t know him. I wasn’t expecting anything. That’s the best way to meet a new comic: zero hype, zero pressure, just lights up and let’s see what happens.
What happened was… he killed. Not in a flashy, look-at-me kind of way. No gymnastics. No pyrotechnics. He killed with writing. With poise. With what I can only describe as this cool, old-school, country-store confidence. Like he was standing in front of a cracker barrel, telling you a story, and somehow halfway through you realize your sides hurt from laughing.
And I remember thinking: This guy’s the real deal.
I’ve met a lot of comics. A lot of funny people. But there’s a difference between funny people and funny performers. Aaron’s both. And beyond that, he’s already a pro. He’s doing the job like someone who’s been at it for twenty years, but with the energy and freshness of someone who still wants it.
And that’s a combo you don’t find every day.
So Who Is Aaron Weber?
If you know Nate’s podcast, Nateland, you already know Aaron. He’s the third guy at the table. The one who looks like he either runs a successful youth ministry or owns a small chain of hunting gear shops. He’s got the beard, the warmth, and the straight-faced delivery of a guy who could read your high school lunch menu and make it hilarious.
But stand-up wise? He’s a throwback — in the best possible way.
There’s a sincerity to Aaron’s act. A friendliness. He’s not trying to be edgy. He’s not pushing buttons. He’s just talking. And yet… he’s destroying. Why? Because the material is rock solid. The structure is there. He’s doing comedy the way it’s supposed to be done: from the ground up.
It’s not loud. It’s not political. It’s not preachy.
It’s funny.
Signature Dish: A Coming Out Party
Aaron’s new special, Signature Dish, is thirty minutes of tightly woven, beautifully delivered material that feels both old-school and totally fresh. It’s polished but loose. Personal but universal. Clean but clever.
And let me say something for the comics in the back: clean is hard.
There’s this misconception that “clean comedy” means “easy” or “light” — but let me tell you, it takes real talent to make a room full of adults laugh without leaning on shock, sex, or swearing. That’s the kind of comedy that sticks. That’s the kind you can bring your kids and your grandma to — and they’ll both walk out quoting it.
In Signature Dish, Aaron hits on family, food, small-town quirks, his own awkwardness — all with the confidence of someone who knows exactly who he is. He’s not pretending. He’s not trying to be Nate. He’s just Aaron. And that’s more than enough.
The Nate Effect
Let’s talk about Nate for a second. Because behind every great breakout comic, there’s usually a tastemaker. A platform. A promoter who knows what they’re doing.
Nate didn’t just give Aaron a mic. He gave him a stage, a spotlight, and his audience’s trust. That’s huge.
Nateland isn’t just a podcast anymore — it’s a brand. And if this special is the first dish coming out of that kitchen, we’re all gonna eat good.
In the same way Judd Apatow built careers by championing voices like Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, and Amy Schumer… Nate is doing something very similar, in a very Nate way. Quietly. Kindly. But smart as hell.
Why Aaron’s About to Blow Up
Here’s my prediction: within the year, Aaron Weber will be headlining theaters. Within two? He’s gonna be a household name.
Why? Because he’s got the goods. And now he’s got the platform.
He’s not chasing trends. He’s building an audience. And that’s how long-term careers are made.
You don’t need to shock to stand out. You don’t need to yell to be heard. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel — just roll it out smoothly.
Aaron’s doing that. And people are noticing.
Watch This Special Before Everyone’s Talking About It
This is your moment to get in on the ground floor. To say you saw him before he blew up. Before the Netflix deal. Before the next late-night couch. Before he’s selling out four nights at the Ryman.
Watch Signature Dish. It’s free, it’s fantastic, and it’s the kind of special that makes you believe in comedy again.
And, if you’re in LA tomorrow night… Another great show!!
