234: #234 The Golden Globes (and a Little Elvis)
The Nateland Podcast
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What was Nate's experience at the Golden Globes like?
Nate attended the Golden Globes, presented an award for Best Stand-Up Special, and interacted with numerous celebrities, including Angelina Jolie and Jake Gyllenhaal. He described the event as surreal and shared moments from the red carpet, the ceremony, and the after-party. Nate also mentioned feeling nervous before presenting but was relieved when his jokes landed well.
Who won the Golden Globe for Best Stand-Up Special?
Ali Wong won the Golden Globe for Best Stand-Up Special.
What was Dusty's surprising revelation about Elvis?
Dusty shared photos of himself dressed as Elvis, revealing that he had performed as Elvis at a roller derby karaoke event, which surprised everyone on the podcast.
What is Aaron's opinion on Elvis's music?
Aaron believes that while Elvis is a cultural icon, his music hasn't aged well and isn't commonly listened to today. He argued that people are more likely to play music from artists like The Beatles or Michael Jackson than Elvis.
How does Elvis's music popularity compare to The Beatles on Spotify?
Elvis has 48 million monthly listeners on Spotify, while The Beatles have 33 million. Despite Aaron's argument that Elvis's music isn't relevant today, the data shows Elvis still has a significant audience.
What was a fun fact about Elvis's eating habits?
Elvis had a unique eating disorder where he could consume large amounts of food in one sitting, including eight deluxe cheeseburgers, two bacon-less tomato sandwiches, and three milkshakes. He also famously enjoyed peanut butter and banana sandwiches with bacon.
What was Nate's full-circle moment at the Beverly Hilton?
Nate shared a full-circle moment at the Beverly Hilton, where he used to dream of staying during his early career. Returning to the hotel for the Golden Globes was a surreal experience for him, marking a significant milestone in his career.
What was the humorous story Nate shared about a parrot during a stand-up show?
Nate recounted a story from a stand-up show in South Dakota where a parrot in the audience would randomly squawk during his set. Despite asking the venue's only other employee, a dog, to do something about it, the parrot continued to disrupt the show.
What was Dusty's connection to the Fontainebleau hotel?
Dusty shared a story about his father meeting his stepmother at the Fontainebleau hotel in Panama City Beach. He described how his father cleverly arranged to stay next to her room, leading to a walk that eventually resulted in their relationship.
What was Nate's interaction with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson like at the Golden Globes?
Nate had a positive interaction with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson at the Golden Globes. The Rock complimented Nate's work and even went out of his way to praise Nate's wife, Laura, after the event. Nate described him as a genuinely nice person.
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