What Now? with Trevor Noah
Hosted by Trevor Noah
Comedian Trevor Noah hosts deep, often funny, conversations with guests and friends about current events, culture, and their personal histories.
This is Trevor Noah's post-"Daily Show" audio home, where he applies his signature analytical style to a more relaxed and varied format. Episodes shift between deep-dive interviews with high-profile guests like Mehdi Hasan, panel discussions on current events with friends and journalists like Don Lemon, and co-hosted breakdowns of cultural moments like the World Cup or the Kevin Hart roast. It's a space for Noah to explore topics with more nuance and personal reflection than a nightly talk show allowed.
“Unlike a standard interview podcast, the format is fluid, often featuring a rotating cast of co-hosts and friends who join Noah to dissect a topic. This creates a dynamic, multi-perspective conversation rather than a simple Q&A, blending Noah's stand-up sensibilities with journalistic inquiry.”
Who hosts this show
Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, political commentator, and author, best known for hosting the Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" for seven years. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood," which details his upbringing in apartheid-era South Africa. Since leaving "The Daily Show," Noah continues to tour as a stand-up comedian and has launched this weekly podcast with Spotify.
Credentials & credits
- Host, "The Daily Show" (2015-2022)
- Author, "Born a Crime" (#1 New York Times Bestseller)
- Emmy Award-winning producer and host
- Grammy Award-nominated comedian
- Host, Grammy Awards (Multiple years)
- Recipient, Erasmus Prize (2023)
Other ventures
- Day Zero Productions (Production Company)
- Trevor Noah Foundation (Non-profit)
- Stand-up comedy (Global tours)
- Author of multiple books
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Trevor Noah: What Went Wrong at Kevin Hart’s RoastJun 26, 2026 · 7 min
- 02The Biggest Scandal of the World Cup So FarJun 25, 2026 · 11 min
- 03Mehdi Hasan: The Controversy That Shaped My Debate StyleJun 25, 2026 · 10 min
- 04Trevor Noah on Why The World Cup Changes EverythingJun 24, 2026 · 14 min
- 05Mehdi Hasan on Why He Left Corporate MediaJun 23, 2026 · 7 min
- 06Team USA Played "Total Football" (And Shocked the World Cup)Jun 22, 2026 · 8 min
Notable episodes
- 01Trevor Noah: What Went Wrong at Kevin Hart’s Roast
Showcases the show's analytical format, as Noah and Don Lemon dissect the nuances of comedy, race, and free speech in a specific, timely event.
- 02Mehdi Hasan: The Controversy That Shaped My Debate Style
A prime example of the podcast's biographical deep-dives, exploring how a guest's upbringing and key life events shaped their professional identity.
- 03The Biggest Scandal of the World Cup So Far
Highlights the co-hosted, conversational analysis of sports and culture, demonstrating Noah's global perspective and use of humor to break down events.
What you'll be asked on this show
The style is conversational and probing, with Noah often using personal anecdotes, detailed analogies, and imitations of accents to illustrate his points. He and his co-hosts (including Eugene Mirman, Don Lemon, and others) engage in authentic back-and-forth, analyzing everything from the construction of a joke to geopolitical sports controversies. The tone is generally light and humorous, but capable of delving into serious, complex subjects.
Questions Trevor Noah keeps coming back to
- “How did you get into this world?”
- “What was your personal feeling or reaction to that?”
- “What politicized you or shaped your views?”
- “Why do you think that event unfolded the way it did?”
- “Could you debate or argue about topics like this in your home growing up?”
Signature segments
- · Using accents to imitate figures in a story
- · Creating extended, detailed analogies for complex situations
- · Panel discussions with a rotating cast of co-hosts
- · Deep dives into the mechanics of comedy
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books a mix of high-profile entertainers, authors, journalists, and thought leaders. Recent guests include political journalist Mehdi Hasan and news anchor Don Lemon, reflecting a focus on individuals who are central to current cultural and political conversations.
- Don Lemonon Trevor Noah: What Went Wrong at Kevin Hart’s Roast
- Mehdi Hasanon Mehdi Hasan: The Controversy That Shaped My Debate Style
- Eugene Scotton Trevor Noah: What Went Wrong at Kevin Hart’s Roast
- Eugene Mirmanon Mehdi Hasan: The Controversy That Shaped My Debate Style
- Joeon The Biggest Scandal of the World Cup So Far
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is a Spotify Original produced in partnership with Day Zero Productions, Fulwell 73 Productions, and Pineapple Street Studios. Estimated: As a major Spotify production, it likely features dynamically inserted ads and integrated sponsorships from major brands, which have previously included Amazon, Audi, and Microsoft.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is What Now? with Trevor Noah about?
- It's a weekly podcast where comedian Trevor Noah has in-depth conversations with guests and friends about current events, culture, politics, and sports.
- What is the format of the show?
- The format is flexible, ranging from one-on-one interviews to panel discussions and co-hosted analytical breakdowns of recent events.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released frequently on a weekly basis.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms.
- Who produces the podcast?
- It is produced by Spotify Studios in partnership with Trevor Noah's Day Zero Productions, Fulwell 73 Productions, and Pineapple Street Studios.
- Who is Trevor Noah?
- Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, author, and producer who was the host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central from 2015 to 2022.
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- [01]Official Website: About Trevor Noahtrevornoah.com
- [02]Wikipedia: Trevor Noahen.wikipedia.org
- [03]Spotify: New Spotify Original Podcast 'What Now? with Trevor Noah' Set to Launch November 9newsroom.spotify.com
- [04]Britannica: Trevor Noah Biographybritannica.com
- [05]BET: Spotify Announces New Original Podcast 'What Now? With Trevor Noah'bet.com
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