I'm a HUGE Nate Bargatze fan! I had the honor of seeing him live last fall and will be going to his next show this fall. Getting to preview this audiobook with him being the narrator was just like a 6 hour live comedy show of his--what a treat! I think the audio version really adds to the narrative because he knows how to deliver his message. I have been waiting for this book to come out and it lived up to my high expectations! 5 stars!! **I received a complimentary audio ARC from the author/publishing company via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

Nate Bargatze is one of my favorite comedians and I loved this audiobook so much. I love that Bargatze is a clean comedian so you don’t have to worry about little ears hearing things they shouldn’t, except maybe the chapter on elf on the shelf but in all fairness he did warn us. The blank pages were hilarious. I am so glad I listened to this and will likely listen again. Highly recommend this book!

Big thanks to NetGalley for an advance listen copy of Big Dumb Eyes!

To preface this, I have never experienced Nate Bergatze standup before diving in to his book. To be completely honest, I only really wanted to listen because I currently live in the town he grew up in. It was like reminiscing with an old friend for me.

The stories weren’t anything to write home about, but I don’t think profound was the expectation. This also isn’t a standup special. Some of the chapters will make you laugh, but others are just cute or heartwarming.

The production on this audio version is fantastic! I love when an author reads their own book, so that was already a plus, but there were additional sounds/effects used to add to the story that would definitely have been missed in a physical copy.

I have seen all of Nate's comedy specials and follow him on social media. So, I jumped at the chance to review this book in audio form read by the author. Thanks to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the chance! This is my honest review.

Have you ever had to stop your book (that you are listening to in your headphones) and explain to someone why you are laughing so hard? Well, that was me pretty much the entire time I was listening to this book! Nate is funny and his comedy has always been just pure, clean fun. I enjoyed this book even more though because you can tell that he spent a lot of time and energy creating it and was excited to read it for the audience. He talks a lot about his family in his stand up but this was like a deep dive that got you into more detail of shenanigans with his friends and family. This book was my non-fiction read for the month of May. An easy, no-questions-asked 5 stars!

Big Dumb Eyes
Written and narrated by Nate Bargatze

Every time I am scrolling Instagram, I find myself stopping on Nate Bargatze to listen to his hysterically funny straight faced jokes. When I had the opportunity to listen to him narrate his own book, I was all in and boy am I glad I did! Laugh out loud funny, Nate delivers relatable stories with humor that everyday people can enjoy. From his childhood friend Peepee to his marriage proposal, I found myself totally invested in the next story! This is just what I needed. Time to relax, unwind and laugh with the best comedian out there! If you need a good laugh, no one can deliver like Nate. You will love it!

A very fun book. I listened to the audio version which was read by Nate. He did a fantastic job of keeping the flow and making it funny throughout. I also liked all the extra commentary to help with things that are had when you are listening instead of holding a physical book. I would highly recommend this for someone who is looking for some laughs and some reminiscing about childhood. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the advanced copy.

I feel like if you like Nate Bargatze's humor and comedic delivery, you will enjoy this memoir. Nate narrates the audiobook, and I would strongly recommend the audio format. By listening, you are able to get the full Nate humor! Also, Nate kindly includes a couple of blank chapters so you can "get your head above water." 😂

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC in an exchange for an honest review.

If you are a fan of Nate Bargatze, then this book is made for you. Even if you've never heard of the "clean" comedian, you should give it a try. This book is filled with humorous stories from his life, that are very entertaining.
He has stories about his childhood, and growing up with a dad that's a professional clown. He also goes into his start into stand-up. My favorite story was about him making the "NBA".

Thank you to Hachette Audio and NetGalley for the advanced listener copy. I think audiobook is the best way to read this book. Hearing Nate tell his stories in his own voice is amazing. It feels like he's taking directly to you.

I highly recommend this audiobook, it's good clean fun, and it will have you laughing.

Ist halt Nate Bargatze. Lustig, aber nicht wirklich komisch. Entspricht nicht meinem Geschmack, aber ich war neugierig auf das Buch. Werde es ans Lager nehmen, mal schauen, ob ich das Publikum habe. dafür.
Danke.

Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind by Nate Bargatze- 3⭐️

This book was super nostalgic for me because I got into reading audiobooks by listening to comedic short stories such as Bossypants, Yes Please, and One More Thing (on a CD I borrowed from the library like a true millennial). I really enjoy Nate Bargatze’s stand-up routines. While this book was enjoyable, it was just okay. My favorite story was the Disney World one 🤣. I definitely recommend listening to this on audio because Nate does an amazing job telling stories in his unique way.

I am so very glad I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook version of Big Dumb Eyes. I'm sure that reading it with my eyes would have been great, too, but the audiobook was fantastic. In addition to the content, and Nate's delivery, being top-notch, I really enjoyed the handful of "special effects" that were incorporated (such as making phone calls/conversations SOUND like phone calls). Another thing I appreciated was how seamlessly the footnotes were incorporated; it was done so well that I didn't even realize there WERE footnotes, until I started flipping through the ebook to find the pictures that get referenced (but weren't included with the review copy of the audiobook).

Bargatze has risen to fame very quickly, but this memoir shines light on the fact that he’s always been a comedian. I loved this one and hope he’ll write more.

Nate Bargatze is my favorite comedian among the current crop of popular comics. He's living proof that a comedian can be family-friendly without profanity and off-color jokes and still be hilariously funny. This book captures the sincerity and down-to-earth humor for which Bargatze is known. Much of his humor is relatable and all of it is funny. I'm glad I listened to the audio version of this book with Nate doing the narrating himself. His southern drawl and sense of timing add an extra layer to the enjoyment of this book.

Going into this book, I had a vague recollection of who Nate Bargatze is. I will say that while he isn’t my all time favorite comedian, and while this wasn’t my all time favorite memoir, I did enjoy this one.

I was able to listen to the audio, which is narrated by Bargatze-this is always my preference for memoirs and autobiographies. I love how they narrate their lives abs stories. It feels like you’re hearing tales from your best friend.

Thank you, NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my thoughts and opinions.

First of all, thank you Netgalley and Hachette Audio for the opportunity to read this audiobook in advance.

The production of the audiobook itself was fantastic. The narrator/author did a great job at keeping audio levels consistent and the use of musical interludes was very enjoyable.

The book itself was rather boring and has a lot of unnecessary repetition in the hopes of sparking a laugh. I guess I may not have really gotten his humor because I found myself asking, "Does this guy even like his wife?" and "Is this just a McDonald's commercial?"

The way it was written/narrated was nice, though. It felt like the author/narrator was speaking to me as if I was someone who he already knew, which not a lot of people can figure out how to do in nonfiction.

Unfortunately, this wasn't the book for me.

I received an advanced listener copy of Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze from NetGalley, and as a fan of his stand-up, I really enjoyed it!

This book is a collection of humorous essays and stories drawn from Nate’s life and observations, delivered in his signature deadpan, self-deprecating style. There’s no overarching narrative, which makes it easy to listen to in short bursts or out of order—something Nate himself encourages. Some chapters had me laughing out loud, while others were more mildly amusing, but overall, it kept a steady pace of good-natured humor throughout.

One of the highlights of the audiobook is that it’s narrated by Nate himself. His delivery adds so much to the timing and tone of the jokes, and I’m not sure they would have landed the same way in print. His laid-back style, combined with a healthy dose of poking fun at himself, makes for a light, easy listen.

I’m not sure how well this would land with someone unfamiliar with Nate’s comedy style, but for fans, it’s a great extension of what he does on stage. Funny, relatable, and never mean-spirited, Big Dumb Eyes is a solid, feel-good listen.

I already loved watching Nate Bargatze’s standup. This autobiography only made me love him more! It was nothing short from absolutely hilarious! My favorite take away from the book is how incredibly relatable Nate Bargatze is! From his southern Baptist roots, 80s upbringing, and thoughts regarding dogs, I felt right at home. This read is simple and relaxing to listen to. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciated it while driving to pick kids up from school/games/practices, driving for work, and working through endless loads of laundry. I laughed, just about, the whole time!

So, Nate, where do you go to church???

I want to say a huge THANK YOU to NetGalley, Hachette Audio, and Grand Central Publishing for this opportunity to listen and review the book before its release. It’s truly been an honor!

𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑫𝑼𝑴𝑩 𝑬𝒀𝑬𝑺 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒂 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒃𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒛𝒆 is a memoir of a comedian I have enjoyed and this book was a delight! I have not known much about Nate Bargatze, and now I feel like I know enough to feel like we could be friends. I thoroughly enjoyed his narration, especially the few nods to the audio that would not be in written form. That said, he referenced photos in the book, so a dual experience would be stellar. This @hachetteaudio offering is available on May 6th, and I highly recommend it!

I’m usually not a nonfiction reader, or a biography reader at that. Although this is not marketed as a memoir; it felt like it to me. The stories start with Nate’s dad is a child and then goes into Nate’s life. I laughed, and teared up at times. When Nate describes his dad and grandmother’s encounter right before she died….🥺

My husband and I love listening to Nate! He is about the only comedian we let our kids listen to. We all were laughing when listening to this book. It was a family affair! Nate describing his apartment in NYC, and then his doodle (and America’s obsession with doodles) made us all chuckle. His Vanderbilt football obsession chapter made me laugh, and as a UGA football fan I remember when Vandy beat UGA in 06, and we all cheered when Vandy beat Bama this bast season!

This audiobook was amazing because Nate was the narrator. You were able to see the faith Nate has present in his stories, and I want to these stories in his stand up routine, soon!

Thank you to Hatchette Audio, Grand Central Publishing, and NetGalley for an advanced listening copy of this book.

Nate Bargatze is known for being a clean comedian. He is not vulgar and offensive like a lot of other popular comics. I've enjoyed watching his standup and comedy specials.

However, I thought the book was just okay. There were some parts that were funny and I laughed out loud. Other sections were a tad boring or seemed repetitive (his dad was a clown, he has a friend nicknamed P-P, he mispronounces words because he's from the south, etc.) that were mentioned multiple times.

I did think this would be fun and appropriate to listen to on a family car trip. My husband loves Nate Bargatze and would have listened to the whole thing. But my teenage daughter got annoyed by it and asked me to turn it off.

Overall, this book is more like an extended stand-up routine than a memoir, and since it is read by the author it does come across as quite humorous.