Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas includes CBS, Netflix and Titans?

Nashville native Nate Bargatze will be busy this holiday season. Not only is he hosting a Christmas special on CBS and introducing a new comedy special on Netflix, but he’s also training with the Tennessee Titans?

The stand-up comedian appeared on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” Thursday morning to share a clip of him from the holiday special featuring his contributions “on the practice field.”

The clip showcased Bargatze’s wide receiver skills as he demonstrated the “difference” he can make on the field against the Titans players.

The comedian stayed on Good Morning Football to watch the special “Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas,” which airs Thursday night on CBS. He also talked about being in the Saturday Night Live locker room when Vanderbilt, his favorite college football team, upset Alabama in October.

Here’s what to know about the special and what else you should know about the Nashville-born comedian.

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Why “Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas” is old-fashioned

The variety show will feature his stand-up, sketches and musical guest appearances from Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker and Noah Kahan – all performed at the Grand Ole Opry.

Speaking to Nashville Lifestyles, Bargatze emphasized that it should be feel-good entertainment for all ages with a dose of nostalgia.

“It’s kind of an old-school thing. “The TV that I knew as a kid, and I think the TV that a lot of people knew, is just not quite there anymore,” Bargatze told Nashville Lifestyles.

“A Christmas variety special is something that I don’t think has happened in a long time. I wanted to make something that hopefully everyone could watch together as a family.”

The special is produced by Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of “Saturday Night Live,” which Bargatze has hosted twice now.

Nate Bargatze comedy special followed by an appearance on NFL Christmas Gameday Live on Netflix

Netflix fans should prepare to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day watching Bargatze.

His latest comedy special, “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze,” premieres on the streaming platform on December 24th. Bargatze calls it the biggest and a second special will follow on Netflix at a later date.

On Christmas Day, Bargatze will be among the all-star commentators featured on Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday event, which will feature two football games and a performance by Beyoncé.

Speaking to Good Morning Football, Bargatze said he would be traveling from Pittsburgh, where the Steelers will host the Super Bowl winner Kansas City Chiefs. The game will air live on Netflix at 1:00 p.m. ET.

The second game will be broadcast live from Houston, where the Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens starting at 4:30 p.m. ET. Beyoncé will perform during the halftime show.

How many Nate Bargatze specials are there?

If you would like to familiarize yourself with Bargatze’s material, there are five specials to catch up on:

Nate Bargatze and his father: Entertaining is a family tradition

Bargatze isn’t the only entertainer in his family. His father, Stephen Bargatze, is an accomplished magician who also works as a clown and often opens for Nate.

In November 2019, Stephen accompanied his son at his debut at the Wynn Encore Theater in Las Vegas.

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“It’s like a crazy dream to play in Vegas,” Bargatze told Forbes. “And especially from the world where my father and I come from, this is a big deal. My dad… is on the show with me. …So having him and I together in Las Vegas will be a very cool thing. It will be incredible.

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Nate Bargatze transitioned into comedy from his work at the West Wilson Utility District

In 2001, Bargatze made a decision that would change the course of his life. He decided to quit his job in Mt. Juliet as a water meter reader for the West Wilson Utility District and headed to Chicago with a friend and colleague, Michael Clay.

Despite his lack of comedic experience, Bargatze bet everything on it. He and Clay loaded up a U-Haul, rented a less-than-desirable apartment and took jobs at a bar. Bargatze took comedy classes and took part in improvisation and open mic evenings.

Bargatze then moved to New York, where he spent seven years honing his routines in comedy clubs.

Break an attendance record at Bridgestone Arena

When Bargatze dreamed of success, he envisioned his hometown stage, Bridgestone Arena. On April 15, that dream became a reality when his show “From Old Hickory to Broadway” sold out to 19,365 people.

The show broke the venue’s attendance record, set just a month earlier by Morgan Wallen, with 19,292 people.

“When I was younger I always dreamed of playing @bridgestonearenaofficial but I never imagined it,” he said in an Instagram post. “Thank you, Nashville! I love you all.”

“The nicest man in stand-up”

In 2021, The Atlantic named Bargatze the “nicest man in stand-up.” And rightly so: Bargatze’s comedy routines avoid any crude or sexual material. He doesn’t even swear, mostly because he can’t imagine doing that in front of his parents, he told Fox in February.

“Still, I’m 43 years old now and I still couldn’t do it. So this is how I write. “I think I write my comedies to make my parents laugh,” he said. “I want them to be proud and say, ‘Oh, watch my son do comedy,’ and not feel insulted by it. I just don’t have it in me to offend anyone or make anyone feel bad.”

Bargatze draws much of his material from his own family and his experiences growing up in a Christian household in the South. Not being allowed to watch certain content growing up shaped the type of comedian he is, he told Fox.

Diana Leyva covers breaking news and services for The Tennessean. Contact her at [email protected] or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana

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