
What Now? with Trevor Noah
by Trevor Noah
Is this your podcast?Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, television host, and political commentator best known for his role as the host of "The Daily Show," where he gained acclaim for his insightful and humorous takes on current events. His unique perspec…
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Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Society & Culture#18300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Society & Culture#45100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Society & Culture#5830K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · Society & Culture#7430K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Society & Culture#1135K to 30K
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315K to 1.0M🎙 Daily cadence·151 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
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1.1M to 3.4M🇨🇦30%🇺🇸9%🇮🇳9%+36 more - Active Followers
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578K to 1.9M4.6M real followers tracked across platforms
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South Africa Sessions: The Greatest Snake Oil Salesman ft. Sizwe Dhlomo
Sep 10, 2026
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South Africa Sessions: Staring Down Death Twice in One Week ft. Khaya Dlanga
Sep 3, 2026
Unknown duration
Oliver Burkeman: Give up Control, Save Yourself
Aug 27, 2026
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Lera Boroditsky: How Language Secretly Changes Your Personality
Aug 20, 2026
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Tracee Ellis Ross Isn’t Waiting to Be Chosen
Aug 13, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/26 | 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. Trevor makes an unexpectedly convincing case for Elon Musk as pure talent wrapped in pure bamboozlement, and the three rank which movies actually change how you see the world -- plus Trevor's borderline-scientific approach to watching them on a plane. Then it turns real: xenophobia, why nuance doesn't sell, and who a mob actually protects when it picks a target. | — | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | 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 tale. From there, the conversation takes its usual unexpected turns, from South African taxi stickers and quick funerals to a rumor involving Stevie Wonder and Nelson Mandela. And the guys take a moment to remember Dolly Parton, reflecting on the music, humor, and humanity that made her so beloved. | — | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | 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, success, and control. They unpack why perfectionism can make us miserable, the surprising value of “good procrastination,” and why choosing what to fail at might actually be a good thing. Along the way, they explore the psychology behind our social media facades, how modern conveniences have made us less patient, and whether the secret to getting more out of life might be accepting that we can’t do everything. | — | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | 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 wrong, and why bilingual people can feel different depending on which language they're speaking. They dive into cultures that navigate using north, south, east, and west instead of left and right, the relationship between language and thought, and why we're all susceptible to the illusion that we're better at communicating than we actually are. It’s a funny, mind-expanding conversation about how the words we use may shape far more of our world than we realize. | — | ||||||
| 8/13/26 | 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 Broadway. Together, the three candidly dissect the societal pressures women face to be "chosen," the racial biases of '90s television, and how to reclaim your agency in work and love. Packed to the brim with lessons on life, love, and picking the perfect heirloom tomato, this episode is a masterclass in belonging to yourself. | — | ||||||
| 8/6/26 | 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 that changed Wil's life. Along the way, they tackle everything from misheard Rihanna lyrics and the Michael Jackson biopic to awkward relationships, before settling the only debate that really matters: which Michael Jackson songs belong at the very top. | — | ||||||
| 7/30/26 | 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 Cellar to talk about her four decades discovering comedic talent. Together, they discuss what it takes to spot greatness before anyone else, how the Cellar has maintained its singular reputation, the evolution of stand-up, the line between comedy and a soapbox, and which rising comedians have her attention today. | — | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | 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 technology, and how she discovered her passion for cooking through pure homesickness after moving to England. Between tales of hitting cheating childhood friends with cricket bats and surviving Cambridge’s soul-crushingly bad food, Asma gets real about how food is truly about identity, storytelling, and dismantling imperialist garbage. | — | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | World Cupfootball culture+4 | Joe | FIFA | SpainArgentina+2 | World CupSpain+5 | — | 53m 59s | ||
| 7/16/26 | cerebral palsystand-up comedy+5 | Tina Friml | What Now? | Vermont | Tina Frimlcerebral palsy+6 | — | 2h 31m 38s | ||
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| 7/14/26 | World Cupfootball+3 | Joe | — | EnglandNorway+3 | World Cupquarterfinals+6 | — | 50m 15s | ||
| 7/9/26 | technologyinternet+4 | Cory Doctorow | Google | — | enshittificationCory Doctorow+5 | — | 1h 51m 37s | ||
| 7/7/26 | World Cupsoccer+3 | Joe | FIFA | GermanyCape Verde+1 | World CupFIFA+5 | — | 1h 04m 48s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Chinademography+4 | Alice Han | ChinaTaiwan | — | ChinaFour Ds+5 | — | 1h 30m 50s | ||
| 6/30/26 | footballWorld Cup+4 | Joe | — | South Africa | Harry KaneRonaldo+6 | — | 1h 00m 33s | ||
| 6/25/26 | media authenticityidentity politics+3 | Don Lemon | CNN | — | Don LemonCNN+5 | — | 1h 45m 31s | ||
| 6/23/26 | FIFA World Cupsports washing+3 | Joe | — | TurkeyPortugal | World Cupsoccer+6 | — | 1h 01m 18s | ||
| 6/18/26 | mediasports loyalty+3 | Mehdi Hasan | Zeteocorporate TV+1 | — | Mehdi Hasansports loyalty+3 | — | 1h 29m 56s | ||
| 6/16/26 | 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 aren't the same thing, and a statement win from the US against Paraguay. They also dive into the ways football is borrowing from basketball, hand out some early flowers (and a few early critiques), and try to figure out what we've actually learned from a tournament that seems determined to keep everyone guessing. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | economic sanctionsforeign policy+4 | Eddie Fishman | State DepartmentChokepoints | IranAmerica | economic sanctionsforeign policy+5 | — | 1h 48m 27s | ||
| 6/9/26 | World Cupfootball+4 | Joe Opio | YouTube | EnglandBrazil | World CupTrevor Noah+6 | — | 1h 14m 17s | ||
| 6/4/26 | connectionmodern media+3 | Brené Brown | The Curiosity Shop | — | connectionBrené Brown+5 | — | 2h 06m 25s | ||
| 5/28/26 | modern politicsinternet culture+4 | Hasan Piker | — | South Africa | Hasan PikerDemocratic establishment+5 | — | 1h 57m 23s | ||
| 5/21/26 | comedyfriendship+3 | Wil Sylvince | — | — | Wil SylvinceTrevor Noah+5 | — | 2h 24m 00s | ||
| 5/14/26 | subway famemodern storytelling+4 | Kareem Rahma | Keep the Meter RunningSubway Takes | — | Kareem Rahmasubway fame+5 | — | 2h 01m 30s | ||
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Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, television host, and political commentator best known for his role as the host of "The Daily Show," where he gained acclaim for his insightful and humorous takes on current events. His unique perspective, shaped by his multicultural background, allows him to engage with diverse topics in a compelling way. In "What Now? with Trevor Noah," he offers a fresh take on contemporary issues by inviting celebrities, thought leaders, and friends to join in candid discussions. The podcast blends elements of society, culture, news, and comedy, creating an engaging format that highlights authentic conversations often held behind closed doors. Each episode showcases Noah's signature humor while tackling relevant and pressing topics. The show attracts an audience of over 250,000 listeners who appreciate Noah's insightful commentary and relatable discussions. Fans tune in for both entertainment and thoughtful discourse, gaining valuable perspectives on societal issues and the human experience through the lens of humor and authenticity.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 4.6M
- Total plays: 506M
- Total reviews: 4.1K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 113
Castbox
- Followers: 51K
- Plays: 715K
- Reviews: 133
YouTube
- Subscribers: 4.6M
- Views: 505M
- Videos: 444
Podcast App
- Followers: 4.3K
- Reviews: 3.9K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 2.1K
- Reviews: 6
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teens, general
Chart history for What Now? with Trevor Noah
Peaked at #1 in South Africa, top 10 in 4 of 39 tracked markets, currently #1 in South Africa.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| SG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| KE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| India | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| NG | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| AE | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Canada | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| HK | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| PT | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| MY | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| South Korea | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| United States | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| ID | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| PH | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| RO | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| CO | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| TH | — | #65 | #65 | — |
| GR | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| Ireland | — | #68 | #68 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.