Podcast · 68 episodes

What Now? with Trevor Noah

by Trevor Noah · English

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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Jimmy Carr: My Mom’s Depression Made Me FunnyJimmy Carr and Trevor Noah discuss how comedy and AI relate to meaning-making, simulation theory, and “transcendence.” They argue that what matters isn’t “winning” metrics (resume/CV) but who will…24 Sep 2026 · 2 h 16 min

Colin Kaepernick: The NFL Tried to Buy My SilenceColin Kaepernick discusses how public narratives about him often miss the truth, and how his identity—especially his blackness and hair—was treated as political.17 Sep 2026 · 2 h 24 min

South Africa Sessions: The Greatest Snake Oil Salesman ft. Sizwe DhlomoA comedic, wide-ranging conversation about “snake oil” and bamboozlement in tech (Elon Musk as the example), plus body-modification/“looks maxing” debates (beard hair transplants,…10 Sep 2026 · 1 h 18 min

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South Africa Sessions: Staring Down Death Twice in One Week ft. Khaya DlangaThe episode mixes South African social commentary with personal stories about death, accountability, and near-death experiences.3 Sep 2026 · 1 h 39 min · 40 chapters

Oliver Burkeman: Give up Control, Save YourselfOliver Burkeman discusses his book 4,000 Weeks and the episode’s core themes: limited time, limited control, accepting what you can’t change, and choosing what you’ll “miss” or fail at in different…27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 32 chapters

Lera Boroditsky: How Language Secretly Changes Your PersonalityCognitive science and linguistics on how language shapes thought and personality, including bilingual “persona” shifts, why translation is imperfect, how misunderstandings happen even when people…20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 49 min · 47 chapters

Tracee Ellis Ross Isn’t Waiting to Be ChosenTracee Ellis Ross talks with Trevor Noah about how celebrity attention works (including thirst messages and fake viral stories), her upbringing across the US/Europe, and her “scan the room” instincts…13 Aug 2026 · 1 h 39 min · 48 chapters

Wil Sylvince: Grappling with NuanceThe episode is a wide-ranging conversation about “nuance” in health, self-discipline, body image, and social narratives—sparked by Will Silvins’ intense approach to food and fitness, plus debates…6 Aug 2026 · 1 h 54 min · 52 chapters

Estee Adoram: The Gatekeeper of FunnyThe episode is a conversation about Estee Adoram’s role as “gatekeeper of funny,” how she books comedians at the Comedy Cellar, and what makes a true stand-up comic.30 Jul 2026 · 1 h 56 min · 40 chapters

Asma Khan: More Than My FoodAsma Khan’s life story and philosophy—being “more than my food.” The episode moves from cooking and hospitality to technology’s “myth of progress,” then to identity, discrimination, women’s hidden…23 Jul 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 60 chapters

WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: The FinalsRecap of the World Cup final (Spain vs Argentina) and debate over tactics, standout players, and what it means for Spain, Argentina, England, France, and future tournaments.21 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 19 chapters

Tina Friml: Living in the Bonus RoundTina Friml discusses growing up with cerebral palsy, how she learned she was “different” at age five, and how disability is treated socially (pity vs judgment).16 Jul 2026 · 2 h 32 min · 55 chapters

WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: QuarterfinalsEnd-of-World-Cup quarterfinals discussion on “What Now? with Trevor Noah,” including sponsor Verizon’s World Cup 2026 access pitch, debate over expanding the tournament to 64 teams, FIFA seeding…14 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 15 chapters

Cory Doctorow: You Bought it, They Break It“Shittification” of consumer tech and everyday life—how policy choices and monopoly power make products worse, harder to repair, and less controllable by users.9 Jul 2026 · 1 h 52 min · 48 chapters

WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: The Round of SixteenWorld Cup Round of Sixteen recap and debate, with heavy focus on officiating/politics, penalty shootouts, and standout matches (Germany vs Paraguay; Brazil vs Norway; Argentina vs Cape Verde;…7 Jul 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 23 chapters

Alice Han: Chinamaxxing“Chinamaxxing” and how Western views of China lag behind reality. Alice Han argues that people who haven’t lived in China rely on outdated, ideological frameworks; she contrasts China’s rapid change…2 Jul 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 38 chapters

WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: Entering the KnockoutsWorld Cup “knockouts” preview and debate—how teams get eliminated, whether FIFA/Infantino favors certain stars, and what makes great players perform under pressure.30 Jun 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 22 chapters

Don Lemon: The Cost of CandorDon Lemon discusses candor and identity after leaving major TV news, the pressure of accents and code-switching in public-facing media, and risks to journalism (including government scrutiny of…25 Jun 2026 · 1 h 46 min · 40 chapters

WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: Week TwoWeek Two of the World Cup and how the tournament shifts global narratives—turning geopolitics and scandals into football talk—while debating “sports washing” vs genuine cultural exchange.23 Jun 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters

Mehdi Hasan: The Freedom to SpeakMehdi Hasan (and Trevor Noah) discuss “freedom to speak” after leaving corporate media, arguing that mainstream outlets avoid certain words and frames (e.g., “genocide,” “apartheid,” “occupation,”…18 Jun 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 38 chapters

WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: First WeekWeek 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (hosted by Mexico, the US, and Canada), focusing on early surprises, standout performances, and broader debates about tactics and player nationality.16 Jun 2026 · 1 h · 23 chapters

Eddie Fishman: Understanding IranThe episode explains why the U.S. and international community oppose Iran enriching uranium, how sanctions and “maximum pressure” failed, why nuclear proliferation is dangerous yet politically…11 Jun 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 35 chapters

WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: The PregameThe hosts set up a “frenemy” World Cup 2026 pregame, focusing on the tournament’s scale (48 teams, hosted across Canada/US/Mexico), the cultural hype around squad announcements, and major storylines:…9 Jun 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 31 chapters

Brené Brown: The Rage Bucket TheoryThe episode is a wide-ranging conversation about authenticity vs media training, how incentives and outrage shape public discourse, and how people “tip” emotional “buckets” (love/anger/hate) onto…4 Jun 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 51 chapters