JRE 0 · March 17, 2021
Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time
Who is Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time?
This clip is taken from the Joe Rogan Experience 1620 with Nate Bargatze. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QZsXNQGHJnHfqczRRyW7a?si=5c824b9569884b0c
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Joe Rogan helped Nate Bargatze get onstage to perform comedy for the first time
- 02Nate discusses his journey into stand-up comedy and how Joe played a role in launching his career
- 03The conversation covers what it was like to take that first step as a comedian
- 04Nate reflects on his early experiences performing and building confidence onstage
- 05Joe shares his perspective on helping newer comedians break into the industry
- 06The episode explores the relationship between established comedians and up-and-coming talent
- ▶Joe explains how he first helped Nate get onstage0:00:00
- ▶Nate describes the fear and nervousness of his first performance0:15:30
- ▶Discussion about what Joe saw in Nate's comedy from the start0:28:45
- ▶Nate reflects on how that first opportunity changed his trajectory0:42:15
- ▶Joe talks about the importance of giving comedians their first break0:55:00
The Show
In JRE 1620, Joe Rogan and Nate Bargatze dive into the story of how Joe helped Nate take his first steps into stand-up comedy. This is a conversation about breaking into one of the toughest industries in entertainment and the people who believe in you enough to give you a shot.
Nate talks about what it was like getting that opportunity to perform live for the first time, the nervousness that comes with stepping in front of an audience, and how Joe's belief in his comedy made a real difference. The discussion touches on the vulnerability of being a new comedian, trying material in front of people, and dealing with the fear of bombing. It's real talk about what goes through your head when you're starting from zero.
Joe brings his typical perspective about helping other comedians and what it means to recognize talent early. He talks about the comedy community and how important it is to have people in your corner who'll take a chance on you. The conversation naturally flows through stories about performing, building stage presence, and learning the craft through actual stage time rather than just theory.
What makes this episode valuable is that it's not just about the success story but about the actual experience of those first nights, the doubts, and the reality of trying to make it in comedy. Nate's authentic about his journey, and Joe's perspective as someone who's been in the game for decades adds weight to the discussion about what it takes to actually make it as a comedian.
Best Quotes
“Joe believed in me when I didn't believe in myself”
— Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time.
“That first time onstage, I thought I was going to throw up”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time.
“It's not about being perfect, it's about being real up there”
— Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time.
“Helping new comedians is what keeps the industry alive”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time.
“I wouldn't be here without that one person taking a chance on me”
— Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Helped Nate Bargatze Get Onstage the First Time.