What Now? with Trevor Noah

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   Michael Che: The Beauty and Chaos Behind SNL

   What happens when Michael Che accidentally kicks Trevor Noah out of a New York VIP section? The SNL star joins Trevor and Eugene to revisit their awkward encounter and swap stories about life in comedy, from its unwritten rules to the chall
   2 h 18
2. 22. Okt.

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

   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 of the Avengers franc
   1 h 43
3. 15. Okt.

   Adam Grant: Fix Your Vibe

   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 work, and why even our cl
   2 h 20
4. 14. Okt.

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

   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 Ads
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5. 8. Okt.

   John Cena: I Ate the Puke Burger

   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
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6. 1. Okt.

   LL Cool J: Four Decades of Relevance

   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 wi
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7. 24. Sept.

   Jimmy Carr: My Mom’s Depression Made Me Funny

   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
   2 h 16
8. 17. Sept.

   Colin Kaepernick: The NFL Tried to Buy My Silence

   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
   2 h 24
9. 10. Sept.

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

   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. Tre
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10. 3. Sept.

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

    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 ta
    1 h 39
11. 27. Aug.

    Oliver Burkeman: Give up Control, Save Yourself

    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, succes
    1 h 20
12. 20. Aug.

    Lera Boroditsky: How Language Secretly Changes Your Personality

    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 wron
    1 h 49
13. 13. Aug.

    Tracee Ellis Ross Isn’t Waiting to Be Chosen

    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 Br
    1 h 39
14. 6. Aug.

    Wil Sylvince: Grappling with Nuance

    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 th
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15. 30. Juli

    Estee Adoram: The Gatekeeper of Funny

    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 Cell
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16. 23. Juli

    Asma Khan: More Than My Food

    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 over-complicated modern technolog
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17. 21. Juli

    WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: The Finals

    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 biggest moments and sta
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18. 16. Juli

    Tina Friml: Living in the Bonus Round

    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 the moment she realiz
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19. 15. Juli

    WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: Quarterfinals

    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 everyone talking. Along t
    50 min
20. 9. Juli

    Cory Doctorow: You Bought it, They Break It

    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 monopolies are deliberat
    1 h 52
21. 7. Juli

    WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: The Round of Sixteen

    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 against Argentina, and
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22. 2. Juli

    Alice Han: Chinamaxxing

    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 demography, and the threat of d
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23. 30. Juni

    WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: Entering the Knockouts

    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 game's greats, debate w
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24. 25. Juni

    Don Lemon: The Cost of Candor

    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 months after his arres
    1 h 46
25. 23. Juni

    WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: Week Two

    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 vs. Goliath fable needs
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26. 18. Juni

    Mehdi Hasan: The Freedom to Speak

    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 founder Mehdi Hasan t
    1 h 30
27. 16. Juni

    WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: First Week

    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 Mexico and why those ar
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28. 11. Juni

    Eddie Fishman: Understanding Iran

    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 explains how economic sa
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29. 9. Juni

    WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: The Pregame

    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 episode of What Now? to br
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30. 4. Juni

    Brené Brown: The Rage Bucket Theory

    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 friendship, community, a
    2 h 06

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