The Louis Theroux Podcast

S3 EP3: Trevor Noah on growing up during Apartheid, landing ‘The Daily Show’, and being friends with Bill Gates

Listen on

Episode notes

Louis chats to South African comedian, writer and television host, Trevor Noah. Dialling in from New York, Trevor shares his memories of growing up during Apartheid in Johannesburg, landing the ‘The Daily Show’, and becoming friends with Bill Gates.

Warnings: Strong language, as well as adult themes including domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.

Links/Attachments:

‘The Most Hated Family in America’, Louis Theroux Specials, iPlayer (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007clvf

Mind Your Language (TV Series)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075537/

Ikigai

https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai/

AI For Good Lab Microsoft

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/ai-for-good-research-lab/

‘The Great Mortality’, John Kelly (2005)

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-great-mortality-john-kelly?variant=41000265449506

‘Whites’, Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, iPlayer (UK only)