5 Things to Know About ‘SNL’ Host Nate Bargatze

Nate Bargatze will make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live on Oct. 28, alongside musical guests Foo Fighters.

While it’s his first time hosting SNL, the comedian, deemed “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” by The Atlantic, has been in the game for years. He has five comedy albums and multiple Netflix specials stemming back more than a decade. According to his website, Bargatze has made more than 10 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, has performed for the troops in Kuwait and Iraq, and at festivals including Bonnaroo, SXSW, Oddball Comedy Festival, Sasquatch, Clusterfest, and the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival.

The Nashville native also hosts his own weekly podcast called Nateland, which is available via Audioboom, YouTube and other podcasting platforms.

Ahead of his SNL debut, see below for five things to know about the comedian.