Trevor Noah launches first episode of ‘What Now’ with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

Spotify’s new original podcast, What Now with Trevor Noah, has officially premiered, with the first episode featuring the wrestling world champion and movie star, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Trevor and Spotify’s new collaboration was announced in June, soon after the platform parted ways with Archewell Audio, the company owned by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Taking to Instagram to celebrate the launch of his podcast, Trevor wrote: “Today is the day! The premiere episode of my new podcast ‘What Now?’ with my ridiculously good-looking first guest… Dwayne @TheRock Johnson! (His words, not mine).

“But… I guess also my words now too, as I’m not about to argue with The Rock. Just watch the episode! … or else! (Again, his words).”

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Trevor and Dwayne’s conversation

In the episode, the pair discusses everything, including Dwayne’s troubled youth, his lifelong struggles with depression, his wrestling journey, and more.

Speaking about why he decided to be a wrestler, The Rock said he comes from a world of pro wrestling.

“Not only did I grow up in it … but man, I loved it. I loved wrestling and I love the antics of it. I love the characters of it. And especially at that time, you know, when you grow up in the 80s, wrestling back then was a whole different,

“I think, unique experience in that a lot of people bought into it, and they felt like it was real, and they’d have these local stars every week, and they’d be on their television sets, just their local TVs, and they would talk down the lens about what they’re going to do to their opponent this Saturday night at whatever little arena they’re wrestling in. I loved all that, and I had a front-row seat watching my dad, my grandfather, and everybody in my family live their passions, and it’s what they, I believe, were all born to do…”

The video episode is available exclusively on Spotify, with audio episodes available on all podcasts platforms. New episodes will be published weekly every Thursday.

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