Brian Bates

Second Chances, Online Dating, and the Fun Side of Middle-Age Romance

The comedian shares a self-deprecating take on meeting his wife, reconnecting years later on Match, and surviving decades of online dating. He talks about usernames, algorithm fails, friends romanticizing the past, and the blunt honesty of middle-aged dating profiles. Its a laid-back, relatable set built around timing, expectations, and the humor that comes with finding love later in life.

Class Reunions, Miracle Babies, and a Dog That Needs Therapy

A fast, relatable set about how life changes over the years from braggy class reunions to raising a toddler and dealing with a 7-pound dog who suddenly needs a behavior specialist. He jokes about shifting expectations for friends kids, the process of choosing an egg donor, and a dog who growls simply because she doesnt want to be picked up. Smart, low-key storytelling with quick punch lines about family, parenting, and pets.

When You Propose At The Absolute Worst Time. Brian Bates

When you propose at the absolute worst time, it has the potential to make for some awkward moments, or at leas that was the case when Brian Bates proposed in Amsterdam. In this clip from his second Dry Bar Comedy special Brian Bates talks about his new marriage and how he proposed at the wrong time. Whether you're someone who proposed at the wrong time or you're just someone looking for a good laugh, this clip from Brian Bates is sure to have you laughing from start to finish.

Getting Older Can Be Awkward. Brian Bates

Getting older can be awkward, whether it's learning you have sleep apnea, or getting stuck at your friend's daughter's ballet recital old age leads to some interesting situations.

When Your Favorite Team Has An Unfortunate Name. Brian Bates

When Your favorite team has an unfortunate name it can lead to some awkward interactions, or at least thats been Brian Bates experience in this clip from his second Dry Bar Comedy special. In this clip Brian talks about his favorite hockey team, and why he thinks he might not be a manly man.