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Opelika, Alabama · Nashville, Tennessee
Dusty Slay
Stand-up comedian · Netflix: Workin’ Man, Wet Heat · Public Figures · We’re Having A Good Time
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Who is Dusty Slay?
Dusty Slay (Dustin Slay, born May 18, 1982) is an American stand-up comedian known for blue-collar storytelling about growing up in a trailer park in Opelika, Alabama. Comedian Dusty Slay sold pesticide before joining the improv scene in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2004, broke out in stand-up in 2008, and moved to Nashville in 2014. Variety named him one of its “10 Comics to Watch” in 2019. His Netflix specials are Workin’ Man (January 2024) and Wet Heat (July 2025), and he has done stand-up on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He co-hosts Public Figures with Brian Bates and Aaron Weber, and We’re Having A Good Time with his wife, Hannah.
Career timeline
- 1982Born May 18; grows up in a trailer park in Opelika, Alabama
- 2000Graduates from Opelika High School
- 2004Moves to Charleston, South Carolina; joins the improv scene
- 2008Breaks out in stand-up
- 2012Gets sober
- 2014Moves to Nashville after a stint in New York
- 2019Variety “10 Comics to Watch”
- 2021Netflix’s The Standups, season 3
- 2024Netflix special Workin’ Man
- 2025Netflix special Wet Heat
- 2026Cameo as a horse trainer in Nate Bargatze’s The Breadwinner
Podcast & show guest appearances
23 verified Dusty Slay guest appearances on other shows, newest first, each with an official full-episode link: Bussin’ With The Boys, This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Kill Tony, Harland Highway, Are You Garbage? and more.
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Bussin’ With The Boys
Dusty Slay On Conspiracy Theories, Trailer Park Roots & His Scene In Nate Bargatze’s Movie | Bussin’ #402
Shawn Ryan Show
Dusty Slay – Moon Landing Conspiracies, Flat Earth, Aliens and the Nephilim | SRS #344
Blurry Creatures
Comedian Dusty Slay: Ghosts, Bigfoot & Spiritual Realms
The Dr. John Delony Show
Off the Record with Dusty Slay: Comedy, Marriage and Breaking Addiction
Rodeo Time Podcast
Dusty Slay Stand Up Comedian & Netflix Star – Rodeo Time Podcast 271
The Justin “Danger” Nunley Podcast
Wet Heat and Dumb Decisions with Dusty Slay: Episode 17
Harland Highway
DUSTY SLAY Talks farming folk, blowing, and what kind of hay is better, square or round!!
Bein’ Ian With Jordan
Lock It Up! W/ Dusty Slay | Bein' Ian With Jordan Ep159
Are You Garbage?
Dusty Slay RETURNS! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
The Adam Carolla Show
Dave Portnoy RAILS against entitled, lazy Gen-Z Workforce + Comedian Dusty Slay | Adam Carolla Show
Something’s Burning
Keeping Things Clean with Nate Bargatze and Dusty Slay | Something’s Burning | S4 E17
Steve-O’s Wild Ride!
Dusty Slay Went From Selling Pesticides To Having A Netflix Special
Good For You
Dusty Slay Drank Gas Once & Hasn't Liked It Since | Good For You w/ Whitney Cummings | EP #234
Dusty Slay podcasts
We’re Having A Good Time
With his wife Hannah: stories, comedy advice and the Bible. We’re Having A Good Time episode notes on MyShowNotes
Public Figures
With Brian Bates and Aaron Weber; it grew out of The Nateland Podcast with Nate Bargatze. Public Figures episode notes on MyShowNotes
Dusty Slay specials
- Wet Heat (2025), Netflix
- Workin’ Man (2024), Netflix
- The Standups season 3 (2021), Netflix
- Comedy Central stand-up special
Dusty Slay on TV and film
Stand-up on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and a cameo as a horse trainer in The Breadwinner (2026). Full credits on IMDb.
People
- Hannah Slay, his wife and We’re Having A Good Time co-host
- Brian Bates and Aaron Weber, his Public Figures co-hosts
- Nate Bargatze, The Nateland Podcast host and star of The Breadwinner
- Jeff Foxworthy, a comedian he lists as an inspiration
Places
- Opelika, Alabama (grew up; Opelika High School)
- Charleston, South Carolina (improv and early stand-up)
- New York City (worked stand-up there)
- Nashville, Tennessee (home since 2014)
Products
- Netflix specials: Workin’ Man (2024) and Wet Heat (2025)
- Tour tickets and merch: dustyslay.com
Dusty Slay FAQ
Who is Dusty Slay?
A Nashville-based stand-up comedian from Opelika, Alabama, known for trailer-park storytelling and the Netflix specials Workin’ Man and Wet Heat.
Who is Dusty Slay’s wife?
Hannah Slay. They co-host We’re Having A Good Time and live in Nashville with their three children.
Where is Dusty Slay from?
Opelika, Alabama, where he grew up in a trailer park and graduated from Opelika High School in 2000.
How old is Dusty Slay?
Dusty Slay’s age is 44. He was born on May 18, 1982.
What is Dusty Slay’s Netflix special?
Workin’ Man (January 2024) and Wet Heat (July 29, 2025).
Is Dusty Slay a clean comedian?
His specials are built on stories about his family and blue-collar life, and his podcast with Hannah talks about the Bible. Check each show listing for age guidance.
What podcasts is Dusty Slay on?
Public Figures with Brian Bates and Aaron Weber, and We’re Having A Good Time with Hannah.
Is Dusty Slay on tour?
Yes. Dusty Slay tour dates and tickets are on dustyslay.com.
Dusty Slay tour dates & tickets
See Dusty Slay live: tour dates, tickets and merch are on his official site.
Find Dusty Slay on
On My Show Notes
Episodes that mention Dusty Slay:
- Amphibians | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #37
- Radio | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #33
- Philosophy | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #32
- Marriage with Leanne Morgan | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #36
- Coming Full Circle — We're Having a Good Time with Dusty Slay — Episode 184
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