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Nate Bargatze Criticizes Disney Leadership While Expanding Media Empire

The comedian plans a Nashville theme park and advocates for audience-focused content as he transitions from stand-up to large-scale production.

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THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 2130 -- Pictured: Comedian Nate Bargatze during an interview on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 -- (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Nate Bargatze has publicly criticized Disney CEO Bob Iger, calling him a 'businessman' who 'doesn’t care about the audience.'
  • Bargatze draws inspiration from Walt Disney’s customer-centric ethos and aims to replicate it through his media ventures.
  • The Nateland Company, launched in 2023, produces family-friendly stand-up specials, scripted content, podcasts, and more.
  • Bargatze has proposed a Nashville theme park, Nateland, on the former Opryland site, though its development is still in early stages.
  • As he winds down his stand-up career, Bargatze is set to host the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards and focus on creating balanced, audience-first programming.