Renowned comedian and best-selling author Trevor Noah is stepping into the world of podcasts with his new show on Spotify. Best known for his New York Times best-seller Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood and his sharp insights on The Daily Show, Trevor Noah promises to bring his trademark humor and global perspective to the podcasting sphere.
“It’s really exciting to be joining Spotify on a fun new adventure where we’ll engage in interesting and meaningful conversations with some of the world’s most fascinating people,” Trevor shared. “We’ll also probably fix every single issue humankind has ever faced so you definitely want to join us for every episode.”
Scheduled to launch later this year, Trevor’s weekly podcast will blend humor with insightful commentary, offering a fresh take on the hottest global topics. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential figures from around the world, promising engaging and candid discussions. Partnering with Spotify, Trevor Noah joins other top podcasters like Alex Cooper, Louis Theroux, Emma Chamberlain, and more.
“Spotify is the ultimate audio destination, and partnering with Trevor Noah, one of the world’s most brilliant and distinctive voices, will make for captivating storytelling that will delight our more than 100 million podcast listeners around the world,” says Julie McNamara Spotify VP, Head of Global Podcast Studios. “We are excited to collaborate with Trevor to create an original podcast that seamlessly combines his unique humor, insightful commentary, and consummate interview skills on a global scale.”
Trevor revealed this news during a conversation with Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek at Spotify Beach from the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity in France. In addition to his announcement, Trevor and Daniel discussed navigating different mediums to forge a deeper connection with audiences and how creators can effectively leverage new technologies in an ever-evolving media landscape.
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