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Public Figures

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341 episodes
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Date created
2020/07/01
Latest episode
2026/11/11
Average duration
114 min.
Release period
8 days

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Hosted by Brian Bates, Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay.

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#41 | Convenience Stores
2026/11/11
Dusty is on his book tour so this week Aaron and Brian are joined by their friend and fellow comedian Alex Velluto to discuss convenience stores. Alex reveals how he earned the name "The Big Gulp Kid", Aaron reveals the one food he wouldn't eat from a convenience store, and the guys debate how long it would take them to finish off every food and drink if they were trapped in a convenience store. Warby Parker: WarbyParker.com/NATELAND Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NATELAND — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Wayfair: Wayfair.com When refreshing your home this holiday season, Wayfair delivers exactly what you need. Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home. Base44: Base44.com/nateland Sign up through Base44.com/nateland and get 30% off the Builder plan for your first year.
#40 | The Alphabet
2026/11/04
This week, the guys dive into the alphabet and debate which letters are doing their job and which ones are just taking up space. They discuss the history of the alphabet, Benjamin Franklin's attempt to reinvent it, the most and least common letters, and test their knowledge of the NATO phonetic alphabet. Plus, some Halloween talk, vampire misconceptions, and plenty of questionable takes along the way. Helix: helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for their Black Friday Sale, up to 30% off from October 30th to November 29th 2026. Ethos: https://ethos.com/nateland Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/nateland. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 8/1/2026. Square: square.com/go/nate Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod #ad
#39 | Halloween
2026/10/28
This week, Aaron attends John Crist's wedding, Brian returns from St. Louis, and Dusty is MIA so Connor Larsen sits in with the guys to talk about Halloween traditions, this year's top Halloween costumes, best Halloween candy, and scary TV shows and movie moments from their childhood. Housecall Pro: HousecallPro.com/NATELAND Ready to save time and win more jobs? For a limited time only, our listeners get 50% OFF base plans for their first 3 months at HousecallPro.com/NATELAND#ad Base44: Base44.com/nateland Sign up through Base44.com/nateland and get 30% off the Builder plan for your first year. Hexclad: hexclad.com/NATELAND Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/NATELAND! #hexcladpartner #ad NOBL: NOBLTravel.com NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 67% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad
#38 | Teeth featuring Brad Upton
2026/10/21
This week, Aaron has sad news about his cat, Dusty's mom attends Nate show's, and Brian plays a late night game of wiffle ball. Then the guys welcome fellow comedian Brad Upton to the podcast to talk about the important topic of teeth.  Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nate Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings.  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Rocketmoney.com/nate. Head to Superpower.com and use code NATE at checkout for $50 off your membership. Get 150+ biomarkers tested every year plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod #ad Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com Go to https://cozyearth.com and use my code PUBLICFIGURES for up to 20% off! Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad
#37 | Amphibians
2026/10/14
This week, Brian shares some travel challenges, Dusty weighs in on Kelly Clarkson, and Aaron shares a story about getting scammed. Then the guys delve into the controversial topic of amphibians. Dusty shares his process of raising tadpoles into tree frogs, debate which plague would be toughest to deal with and discuss whether they'd rather live in water or in a tree. This Episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/PUBLICFIGURES to explore your payment options. SeatGeek: Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PUBLIC10. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. NOBL: NOBLTravel.com NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NATELAND - and using our link helps support the show.
#36 | Marriage with Leanne Morgan
2026/10/07
This week, Leanne Morgan joins the Public Figures Podcast for the first time to talk about season two of her hit sitcom, dance competitions gone wrong, and marriage advice for the guys. Square: square.com/go/nate Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod #ad Ethos: https://ethos.com/nateland Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/nateland. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 8/1/2026. Helix: helixsleep.com/nate Go to helixsleep.com/nate for their Prime Time, Best of the Web, from October 6th to October 11th for 27% off sitewide. This is exclusive for listeners of our show. Wayfair: Wayfair.com Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.
#35 | Hair
2026/09/30
This week on the Public Figures Podcast, Brian shares a stage with a cotton candy vendor, Aaron doesn't get the appeal of dancing and Dusty wants to eliminate the letter X from the alphabet. Then the guys get serious by delving into the topic of hair. They learn about the different hairstyles over the years, how the term "big wig" originated, and get a disturbing visual of what they would look like with each other's hair. Quo: Quo.com/NATELAND Money is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/NATELAND. Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad
#34 | Fish
2026/09/23
This week, Brian runs into Dusty at the airport, Aaron does some sightseeing in Conroe, TX, and Dusty falls in love with Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Then the guys delve into the topic of fish by learning if fish sleep, get bored, or ever get seasick. Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.comGo to https://cozyearth.com and use my code PUBLICFIGURES for up to 20% off! NOBL: NOBLTravel.com NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nateRocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings.  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join atRocketmoney.com/nate.
#33 | Radio
2026/09/16
This week, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty discuss the safety of root canals, the drinkability of urine, and whether Rudy was a good movie as they discuss the history of radio. SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PUBLIC10Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PUBLIC10. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.  This Episode is Brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/PUBLICFIGURES. Quince: Quince/NATEFind your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers or go to Quince/NATE. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Chime: Chime.com/nateJoin the millions who are already banking fee free with America’s #1 Choice for Banking. Head to Chime.com/nate.
#32 | Philosophy
2026/09/09
This week, Aaron deals with the Arizona weather, Dusty does a show under the stars, and the guys debate who would be on the Mt. Rushmore of Tennesseans. Then they delve into the topic of philosophy by discussing great philosophers like Aristotle, Socrates, and Descartes.
#31 | Frank Caliendo (and a Little Wisconsin)
2026/09/02
This week, comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo joins the guys to talk about his home state of Wisconsin but also his career as an impressionist while launching into incredible impersonations of public figures like Charles Barkley, Adam Schefter, Morgan Freeman, Joe Rogan, and even Dusty Slay. Helix: helixsleep.com/nateGo to helixsleep.com/nate for their Labor Day, Best of the web sale, from August 14th  to September 13thfor 27% off sitewide, This is exclusive for our listeners.  ElevenLabs: Elevenlabs.io/natelandIf you run a business or handle customer operations across support, sales, or marketing, you can start with a demo at Elevenlabs.io/nateland. See how ElevenAgents can fit into your workflows and help build experiences that your customers will actually love.  Dupe: Dupe.comGo to Dupe.com today and find similar products for less. It’s 100% free to use. Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with Dupe.com today. #ad AG1: DrinkAG1.com/NATELANDFor a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DrinkAG1.com/NATELAND.
#30 | 2005: YouTube, Google Maps & the Xbox 360
2026/08/26
This week, Brian becomes friends with Reese Witherspoon, Aaron wonders who will be the next OJ, and Dusty continues his tour of Air Force bases. Then the guys delve into the year 2005 by looking at inventions like the Xbox 360, Google Maps, and YouTube.  Quo: Quo.com/NATELANDMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO.  Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/NATELAND.  Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code NATELAND at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Chime: Chime.com/nateJoin the millions who are already banking fee free with America’s #1 Choice for Banking. Head to Chime.com/nate Superpower: Superpower.comHead to Superpower.com and use code NATE at checkout for $20 off your membership. Get 100+ biomarkers tested every year, plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod #ad
#29 | Branding & Marketing
2026/08/19
This week, Brian, Aaron, and Dusty discuss trademarks, puffery, the rule of 7, Buc-ee's lawsuits, and more as they learn about branding and marketing.  Pestie: https://pestie.com/NATEProtect your home from summer bugs. Go to https://pestie.com/NATE for 10% off your order. Rocket Money- Rocketmoney.com/nateRocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings.  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Rocketmoney.com/nate. AG1: DRINKAG1.com/NATELANDVisit DRINKAG1.com/NATELAND and get a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler and a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3 + K2 in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order.  NOBL: NOBLTravel.comNOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad
#28 | Unraveling the Mysteries of the Solar System
2026/08/12
This week, the guys delve into the difference between comets, asteroids, and meteors, how to memorize the order of the planets by a simple sentence, and which podcast guests most identify with each planet as the guys learn about the Solar System.   Warby Parker: WarbyParker.com/NATELANDOur listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NATELAND — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Quo: Quo.com/NATELANDMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO.  Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/NATELAND.  This episode is sponsored by Better Help. See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit Betterhelp.com/PUBLICFIGURES.  Factor: FACTORMEALS.com/nate50offLet’s eat real. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/nate50off and use code nate50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details.
#27 | Breakfast
2026/08/05
This week, Dusty re-lives some childhood memories in Opelika, Aaron plays golf on one of the most prestigious courses in America, and Breakfast brings gifts from the fans. And speaking of breakfast, the guys learn about the history of breakfast, how it got the label as the most important meal of the day, and debate which restaurant chains serve the best breakfast Square: square.com/go/nateGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/nate! #squarepod #ad Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.comGo to https://cozyearth.com and use my code PUBLICFIGURES for up to 20% off! Superpower: Superpower.com Head to Superpower.com and use code NATE at checkout for $20 off your membership. Get 100+ biomarkers tested every year, plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod #ad Helix:  helixsleep.com/nateGo to helixsleep.com/nate for their Labor Day Early Access from August 3rd to August 13th for 20% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! Helixsleep.com/nate.

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4.9 out of 5
6404 reviews
★★★★★
Maria.Rose.Alv 2026/11/07
Alphabet Episode
As the old podcast’s original Steno-grapher, when someone spells out a word like, “A, as in Apple, B, as in boy”, it’s a nightmare! I’m on Aaron’s sid...
★★★★★
Podcast comment 2026/11/06
Charlotte, NC
My husband and I can’t wait to see Aaron in Charlotte! We wanted to see Brian and Aaron back to back but our kids’ schedule got in the way. Also super...
★★★★★
larsonky 2026/10/30
Candy option
Hello, my name is Kyle Larson, long time listener, first time commenter. Love the show, you guys make me chuckle throughout my day. I am from Nebraska...
★★★★★
Landen Woehrmyer 2026/10/29
Brian Bates Nicknames
Baguette Bates Worried Bates Brioche Bites
★★★★★
Riley Oscarson 2026/10/28
Love the show
Absolutely love the show! I’m almost certain Brian is going senile, but Dusty speaking the truth makes up for it and Aaron energy is unmatched!! Keep ...
★★★★★
sallysam15 2026/10/27
Dr. Ignored-NIL-Girl, DDS
Hello, Public Figures! This is Samantha McArdle, the Ignored-NIL-Girl and new grad dentist. Loved the teeth episode! Fun fact, Crest toothpaste was a...
★★★★★
Djhc48 2026/10/22
My kids and I listen every morning
I listen to you guys each morning as I take my 9 and 11 year old to school. I’m a big fan but my kids are even bigger fans. Instead of asking for me t...
★★★★★
_*meep*_ 2026/10/18
Amphibians (aka best episode yet!!)
Amphibians has got to be my new favorite episode!! I was getting ready for the day while listening, and just about stabbed my eye out with my mascara ...
★★★★★
ATXpeta2014 2026/10/15
Used to be a Great show!
“Love these guys. Listening feels like hanging out with friends. I appreciate how Dusty always has well-placed Happy Gilmore quotes.” That was my ori...
★★★★★
3201hoezeebit 2026/10/13
All people can listen!
I love your podcast and I am only 11! Y’all are probably the best stand up comedians out there. Congrats on “The Breadwinner” one of my new faves!
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