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What Now? with Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah

Booking Overview

Interview show focused on contemporary social issues, culture, psychology, and personal experience, with external guests ranging from high-profile athletes and activists to authors, journalists, and academic experts. Credible pitches include prominent public intellectuals, researchers with accessible ideas, notable authors, public figures with compelling firsthand stories, and leaders connected to major social conversations; booking difficulty is very high.

Metrics

Episodes: 156

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 560.0k subscribers

Instagram: 10.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

whatnow@dayzeroproductions.com

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Host

Trevor Noah - South African comedian, writer, producer, and television host best known internationally for hosting The Daily Show.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established public figures, authors, journalists, academic experts, athletes, activists, or media personalities with recognized expertise, significant firsthand experience, or a compelling connection to major contemporary issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published notable books, Recognized academic or scientific research, High-profile athletic careers, Prominent public advocacy or activism, Established media careers

Recent Guest Discussions

Colin Kaepernick - His NFL Career, The Protest That Ended His Playing Career, Alleged Efforts To Silence Him, And His Experiences With Race And Identity.

Sizwe Dhlomo - Xenophobia, Public Opinion, Social Nuance, Popular Culture, And Contemporary South African Life.

Khaya Dlanga - Surviving Serious Accidents, South African Life, Public Figures, Humor, And Cultural Memory.

Oliver Burkeman - Time, Control, Perfectionism, Procrastination, Failure, Social Media, And Accepting Personal Limits.

Lera Boroditsky - How Language Influences Perception, Personality, Blame, Communication, Bilingual Experience, And Spatial Reasoning.

Recent Topics

Society, Social Issues, Psychology, Social Justice, Language

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What Now? with Trevor Noah
:

John Cena: I Ate the Puke Burger

October 08, 2026

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 what is takes to evolve beyond the roles that define us. He also opens up about his most persona...

LL Cool J: Four Decades of Relevance

October 01, 2026

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 requires dropping your ego. Plus, LL breaks down why intuition is God’s voice, why cynicism is just co...

Jimmy Carr: My Mom’s Depression Made Me Funny

September 24, 2026

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 funny, and why dark humor can help us confront the things that scare us most. It’s a funny, surpri...

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