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What Now? with Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah

159 episodes

Trevor currently hosts a weekly podcast titled What Now? with Trevor Noah. In this new podcast, listeners get a chance to hear Trevor like never before. Trevor is joined each episode by celebrities, thought leaders, athletes, and friends to chat about the contemporary topics on everyone’s minds. He brings the kinds of conversations that happen behind the scenes to light - full of radical candor, authentic back-and-forths, and honest reactions, with Trevor bringing to bear his classic, effortlessly playful and equally probing style. Get in touch with us! Send your voice recordings to whatnow@dayzeroproductions.com with suggestions for topics, guests, or what you would do If You Ruled the World and we may just use it on the show! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of What Now ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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  1. NYC SESSIONS: Elon’s Flying Cars and Sneaking Into Titanic ft. Devin Delliquanti

    · 1 h 43 min · S3 E59

    Is it possible Thanos was actually the good guy? Trevor, Eugene, and Devin sit down for a hilarious and unpredictable conversation that tackles everything from the physics of Elon Musk’s flying cars to the true meaning…

  2. Adam Grant: Fix Your Vibe

    · 2 h 20 min · S3 E58

    Are you expecting too much from the wrong people? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant joins Trevor and Eugene to explore why making real friends can be so difficult, how power dynamics shape our relationships at…

  3. Better in Person Podcast | How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold

    · 8:30 · Bonus

    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.…

  4. John Cena: I Ate the Puke Burger

    · 1 h 51 min · S3 E57 · Explicit

    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.…

  5. LL Cool J: Four Decades of Relevance

    · 1 h 59 min · S3 E56

    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…

  6. Jimmy Carr: My Mom’s Depression Made Me Funny

    · 2 h 16 min · S3 E55

    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…

  7. Colin Kaepernick: The NFL Tried to Buy My Silence

    · 2 h 24 min · S3 E54

    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…

  8. South Africa Sessions: The Greatest Snake Oil Salesman ft. Sizwe Dhlomo

    · 1 h 18 min · S3 E53

    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…

  9. South Africa Sessions: Staring Down Death Twice in One Week ft. Khaya Dlanga

    · 1 h 39 min · S3 E52

    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…

  10. Oliver Burkeman: Give up Control, Save Yourself

    · 1 h 20 min · S3 E51

    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…

  11. Lera Boroditsky: How Language Secretly Changes Your Personality

    · 1 h 49 min · S3 E50

    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…

  12. Tracee Ellis Ross Isn’t Waiting to Be Chosen

    · 1 h 39 min · S3 E49

    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…

  13. Wil Sylvince: Grappling with Nuance

    · 1 h 54 min · S3 E48 · Explicit

    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…

  14. Estee Adoram: The Gatekeeper of Funny

    · 1 h 56 min · S3 E47

    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…

  15. Asma Khan: More Than My Food

    · 2 h 06 min · S3 E46

    This week, famed chef and author Asma Khan joins Trevor and Eugene for a conversation that shreds traditional fine-dining elitism to pieces. The trio discusses Asma’s upbringing in India, the frustration of…

  16. WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: The Finals

    · 54 min · Bonus

    The FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to an end. In this final bonus episode, Trevor and Joe break down Spain's dramatic extra-time victory over Argentina to become world champions. They also look back at the tournament's…

  17. Tina Friml: Living in the Bonus Round

    · 2 h 32 min · S3 E45 · Explicit

    This week, Trevor and Eugene are joined by comedian Tina Friml for a hilarious and surprisingly moving conversation. Tina talks about growing up with cerebral palsy, how Vermont's theater scene led her to stand-up, and…

  18. WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: Quarterfinals

    · 50 min · Bonus

    In the penultimate episode of this World Cup bonus series, Trevor and Joe break down a dramatic quarterfinal round, from England's tense victory over Norway to the bizarre "Cable of God" skycam controversy that had…

  19. Cory Doctorow: You Bought it, They Break It

    · 1 h 52 min · S3 E44

    This week, Trevor and Eugene sit down with science fiction author and tech activist Cory Doctorow to unpack the concept of "enshittification"—the theory that explains the decay of the modern internet and why massive…

  20. WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: The Round of Sixteen

    · 1 h 05 min · Bonus

    The knockout rounds have turned the 2026 FIFA World Cup upside down. In this week’s World Cup bonus episode, Trevor and Joe break down Germany’s stunning penalty shootout collapse, Cape Verde’s remarkable performance…

  21. Alice Han: Chinamaxxing

    · 1 h 31 min · S3 E43

    This week, Trevor and Eugene are joined by China expert Alice Han to unpack why so much of what the West believes about China misses the mark. They break down China's "Four Ds”: debt, lagging demand, an aging…

  22. WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: Entering the Knockouts

    · 1 h 01 min · Bonus

    Trevor and Joe can't agree on English striker Harry Kane, the GOAT debate, or how the offside rule is ruining football. In this week's World Cup bonus episode, the football frenemies clash over Kane's place among the…

  23. Don Lemon: The Cost of Candor

    · 1 h 46 min · S3 E42

    This week, Trevor and Eugene are joined by journalist Don Lemon for a very entertaining and wide-ranging conversation. Don opens up about his high-profile exit from CNN, getting arrested while reporting, and why, four…

  24. WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: Week Two

    · 1 h 01 min · Bonus

    Trevor and Joe tackle Week Two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In this episode they debate whether the tournament is an incredible global block party or a giant exercise in geopolitical sports washing, whether the David…

  25. Mehdi Hasan: The Freedom to Speak

    · 1 h 30 min · S3 E41

    What do Premier League football, corporate newsrooms, and 90s action movies have in common? More than you’d think, apparently. This week, Trevor and Eugene sit down with award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and Zeteo…

  26. WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: First Week

    · 1 h 00 min · Bonus

    Less than one week in, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already delivering surprises. Trevor and his football frenemy Joe Opio discuss Germany's 7-1 rout of Curaçao, whether Mexico beat South Africa or South Africa lost to…

  27. Eddie Fishman: Understanding Iran

    · 1 h 48 min · S3 E40

    Trevor and Eugene sit down with Eddie Fishman– former State Department official, international sanctions expert, and author of Chokepoints– to unpack the hidden mechanics of global power. Using Iran as a lens, Eddie…

  28. WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: The Pregame

    · 1 h 14 min · Bonus

    The World Cup is finally here! And as if Trevor’s World Cup Watch Party on YouTube wasn’t enough, every Monday throughout the tournament Trevor and his football frenemy Joe Opio will drop a special World Cup bonus…

  29. Brené Brown: The Rage Bucket Theory

    · 2 h 06 min · S3 E39

    Trevor and Eugene sit down with professor, author, and The Curiosity Shop co-host Brené Brown for a conversation about connection in an age of constant connectivity. From parasocial relationships and modern media to…

  30. Hasan Piker: Fighting the Democratic Establishment

    · 1 h 57 min · S3 E38

    Trevor and Eugene sit down with streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker for a conversation about modern politics, internet culture, and the realities of building a massive audience in an increasingly divided…

  31. Meet Wil Sylvince - My Favorite People

    · 2 h 24 min · S3 E37

    On this week’s episode, comedian Wil Sylvince, one of Trevor’s favorite people, joins Trevor and Dave for a loose, funny conversation about comedy, soccer, wearing your own merch, and the strange routes people take…

  32. Kareem Rahma: Content Overload

    · 2 h 02 min · S3 E36

    Trevor Noah sits down with comedian and creator Kareem Rahma to talk about the strange reality of subway fame and the unexpected success of his hit series Keep the Meter Running and Subway Takes. From New York survival…

  33. Katie Couric: Is Objectivity Dead?

    · 2 h 00 min · S3 E35

    Trevor and Eugene sit down with author and journalist Katie Couric, who has spent decades at the center of American news, for a wide-ranging conversation about how journalism has evolved. From her early days in…

  34. Vic Mensa: The Power of Perspective

    · 2 h 14 min · S3 E34 · Explicit

    Trevor, Eugene, and David Kibuuka sit down with musician Vic Mensa for a conversation that moves easily between humor and hard truth. Drawing on his own experiences, Vic brings a raw, personal lens to topics like…

  35. Ian Bremmer: Who Is Actually Running the World?

    · 1 h 47 min · S3 E33

    Political scientist and author Ian Bremmer joins Trevor and Eugene to break down a world that is starting to feel a lot less predictable. What happens when American influence is no longer the default and tech companies…

  36. Oobah Butler: The Digital Mirage

    · 2 h 04 min · S3 E32

    Trevor and Eugene sit down with journalist and filmmaker Oobah Butler, whose work lives at the intersection of prank and social experiment. From creating a fake top-rated restaurant to exposing how easily online…

  37. Dex Hunter-Torricke: Translating the Titans of Tech

    · 1 h 12 min · S3 E31

    In this episode, Trevor sits down with author and strategist Dex Hunter-Torricke, who has spent years behind the scenes with some of the most powerful people in tech, including Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Eric…

  38. Atsuko Okatsuka: Can You Ever Really Go Home Again?

    · 2 h 23 min · S3 E30

    Trevor sits down with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about identity, humor, and finding your voice. Bonding over their shared immigrant experience, the two explore how feeling like an…

  39. Meet José Andrés - My Favorite People

    · 1 h 33 min · S3 E29

    Trevor sits down with famed chef and humanitarian José Andrés, who is also one of his favorite people, for a conversation that’s as human as it is hard-earned. Drawing on his experience leading rapid-response teams…

  40. Emily McDonald: Can You Rewire Your Brain?

    · 1 h 55 min · S3 E28

    Trevor and Eugene sit down with neuroscientist and content creator Emily McDonald (aka EmOnTheBrain) to explore how our brains shape the way we think, feel, and behave. From the real limits (and possibilities) of…

  41. Arthur C. Brooks: Are We Happy Yet?

    · 2 h 04 min · S3 E27

    This week, Trevor and Eugene are joined by author and social scientist Arthur C. Brooks to unpack the science of happiness and why we’re so good at looking for it in all the wrong places. What begins as a breakdown of…

  42. Malcolm Gladwell: Do Fairytales Make Adulthood Harder?

    · 2 h 02 min · S3 E26

    This week, author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell joins Trevor and Eugene for a conversation that starts with big social theory and then delves into whether Disney movies have been quietly gaslighting our childhoods.…

  43. Hilke Schellmann: Is Your New Boss a Robot?

    · 1 h 14 min · S3 E25

    AI isn’t just coming for your job — it might already be your manager. Trevor and Eugene sit down with investigative journalist Hilke Schellmann to examine how artificial intelligence has quietly infiltrated the…

  44. Dr. Steven Hassan: Are You In a Cult and Don't Even Know It?

    · 1 h 47 min · S3 E24 · Explicit

    In a conversation that’s equal parts psychological thriller and masterclass in influence, Trevor and Eugene sit down with world-renowned cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan. Recruited into the Unification Church (aka the…

  45. Dulce Sloan: Will You Be My Valentine?

    · 1 h 54 min · S3 E23 · Explicit

    Trevor and Eugene sit down with comedian and former Daily Show correspondent Dulce Sloan for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about life. Along the way, they dig into the loneliness that can come with fame, the…

  46. Cleo Abram: What Could Go Right?

    · 2 h 09 min · S3 E22

    Emmy-nominated video journalist Cleo Abram joins Trevor and Eugene to talk about Huge If True, her hit YouTube series that takes an optimistic approach to science and emerging technology. The three explore how asking…

  47. Bertie Gregory: Saving the Animals (Even the Ones That Are A**holes)

    · 1 h 31 min · S3 E21

    Trevor and Eugene go wild with world-class explorer and nature documentarian Bertie Gregory to tackle one of life’s most important questions: are animals a**holes? From whale poop and chimp gangs to elephant stepdads…

  48. Rachel Yehuda: The Biology of What We Carry

    · 1 h 32 min · S3 E20

    In this episode, Trevor and Eugene unpack intergenerational trauma with psychiatrist Rachel Yehuda. Turns out, trauma is inherited, passed down through generations, but don’t fear! The three turn the heavy science of…

  49. Prime Minister Mia Mottley: Climate, Immigration, and the Power of Small Nations

    · 1 h 35 min · S3 E19

    In this very special bonus episode that’s as smart as it is fun, Trevor goes one-on-one with Barbados' Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. Between lessons on Bajan slang, "road tennis" Olympic dreams, and big ideas on global…

  50. John Oliver: Why Everything is a Scam: FIFA, Mergers, & Information Literacy

    · 2 h 02 min · S3 E18 · Explicit

    John Oliver, professional shit-stirrer and host of the award winning "Last Week Tonight", sits down with Trevor and Eugene for a hilarious, profound, and wide reaching conversation. From comparing notes on their Daily…

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