Brian Bates is a Nashville based comedian who tours the country performing at comedy clubs, theaters, corporate events, and churches. You may have seen his Dry Bar Comedy specials or heard him as a guest on The Grand Ole Opry. He can also be heard regularly on LaughUSA on SiriusXM radio. From 2020-2026, Brian was also one of the hosts of the Nateland Podcast with Nate Bargatze and now joins fellow comedians Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay as one of the hosts of the Public Figures Podcast, heard by thousands of listeners each week.