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What Now? with Trevor Noah

What Now? with Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah 130 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Trevor Noah hosts a weekly podcast where he engages in candid conversations with celebrities, thought leaders, athletes, and friends about contemporary topics. The show brings behind-the-scenes discussions to light with radical candor and authentic back-and-forths, all delivered in Trevor's playful yet probing style. Listeners can also submit voice recordings for potential inclusion in future episodes.

Episodes

Better in Person Podcast | How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold
Better in Person Podcast | How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold Oct 14, 2026 00:08:30 Comedian Gary Gulman joins Stephen Dubner in this preview of an episode from the Freakonomics Radio creator's new show, Better in Person. Watch Better in Person on the Freakonomics Radio Network YouTube channel.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
John Cena: I Ate the Puke Burger
John Cena: I Ate the Puke Burger Oct 8, 2026 01:51:03 What happens when one of the biggest stars in wrestling history decides to completely start over?John Cena isn't who you think he is—and in this raw, deeply reflective sit-down with Trevor and Eugene, he proves it. From facing the fear of losing everything to questioning society’s obsession with success, the WWE legend turned bonafide movie star delivers a masterclass in self-awareness, aging, and
LL Cool J: Four Decades of Relevance
LL Cool J: Four Decades of Relevance Oct 1, 2026 01:58:46 What does it actually take to stay relevant for four decades without losing your soul? Before he was a hip-hop icon, LL Cool J was just a kid riding mini bikes and dreaming big. Decades later, he joins Trevor and Eugene to reflect on the wild journey—sharing unforgettable encounters with Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson, the family values that kept him grounded, and why true reinvention requi
Jimmy Carr: My Mom’s Depression Made Me Funny
Jimmy Carr: My Mom’s Depression Made Me Funny Sep 24, 2026 02:16:04 What makes a joke work, and why are we so afraid to have real conversations? British comedian Jimmy Carr joins Trevor and Eugene to break down the mechanics of comedy, the rise of AI, and what we’re losing as human connection becomes harder to find. Jimmy shares how making his depressed mother laugh helped launch his career, what writing a book about the structure of jokes taught him about being f
Colin Kaepernick: The NFL Tried to Buy My Silence
Colin Kaepernick: The NFL Tried to Buy My Silence Sep 17, 2026 02:23:39 Colin Kaepernick tells the parts he's never told: what NFL owners said in the room, the offer made while he was being blackballed — and the Jay-Z call that never happened.In this episode of What Now?, Colin sits with Trevor and Eugene for the full story: adopted into a white family in Turlock, the hair that became an identity, the backup who took a team to the Super Bowl in his 10th start — and th
South Africa Sessions: The Greatest Snake Oil Salesman ft. Sizwe Dhlomo
South Africa Sessions: The Greatest Snake Oil Salesman ft. Sizwe Dhlomo Sep 10, 2026 01:17:39 Sizwe and Eugene are not letting Trevor get a hair transplant without a fight. What starts as a beard debate spirals into elbow grafts, foreskin logistics, and the exact wingspan-to-height ratio you'd need after leg-lengthening surgery. Trevor makes an unexpectedly convincing case for Elon Musk as pure talent wrapped in pure bamboozlement, and the three rank which movies actually change how you se
South Africa Sessions: Staring Down Death Twice in One Week ft. Khaya Dlanga
South Africa Sessions: Staring Down Death Twice in One Week ft. Khaya Dlanga Sep 3, 2026 01:39:24 Why do your shoes always fly off in a car accident? Trevor, Eugene, and Khaya chase that question straight into Eugene’s own wild motorbike crash story, involving a T-bone, a second accident two days later, and somehow living to tell the tale. From there, the conversation takes its usual unexpected turns, from South African taxi stickers and quick funerals to a rumor involving Stevie Wonder and Ne
Oliver Burkeman: Give up Control, Save Yourself
Oliver Burkeman: Give up Control, Save Yourself Aug 27, 2026 01:19:49 Are you constantly overwhelmed by your to-do list? Obsessed with productivity hacks? Always feel like you’re falling behind? Trevor and Eugene sit down with author and journalist Oliver Burkeman to rethink our relationship with time, success, and control. They unpack why perfectionism can make us miserable, the surprising value of “good procrastination,” and why choosing what to fail at might actu
Lera Boroditsky: How Language Secretly Changes Your Personality
Lera Boroditsky: How Language Secretly Changes Your Personality Aug 20, 2026 01:48:38 Does the language you speak shape how you see the world? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky joins Trevor, Eugene, and Dave to explore how our native tongue can influence everything from our personalities to who we blame when things go wrong, and why bilingual people can feel different depending on which language they're speaking. They dive into cultures that navigate using north, south, east, and
Tracee Ellis Ross Isn’t Waiting to Be Chosen
Tracee Ellis Ross Isn’t Waiting to Be Chosen Aug 13, 2026 01:38:38 Tracee Ellis Ross has spent a lifetime forging an independent identity. She regales Trevor and Eugene with stories of growing up in the embrace of her iconic mother, Diana Ross, building her own beauty empire with Pattern and starring on Broadway. Together, the three candidly dissect the societal pressures women face to be "chosen," the racial biases of '90s television, and how to reclaim your age
Wil Sylvince: Grappling with Nuance
Wil Sylvince: Grappling with Nuance Aug 6, 2026 01:53:57 Wil Sylvince is back, and the conversation goes exactly where you'd expect and nowhere you could predict. Trevor, Eugene, Dave, and Wil bounce from pop culture debates and comedy tangents to a candid conversation about the health journey that changed Wil's life. Along the way, they tackle everything from misheard Rihanna lyrics and the Michael Jackson biopic to awkward relationships, before settli
Estee Adoram: The Gatekeeper of Funny
Estee Adoram: The Gatekeeper of Funny Jul 30, 2026 01:56:01 Estee Adoram is a comedy legend. You've never seen her on a stage, but every comedian you love has had to earn her approval. This week, Trevor, Eugene, and Dave sit down with the legendary talent booker of New York City’s famous Comedy Cellar to talk about her four decades discovering comedic talent. Together, they discuss what it takes to spot greatness before anyone else, how the Cellar has main

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