A Live Conversation with Esther Perel and Trevor Noah: Where Should We Begin? | SXSW 2024

Not all conversations with Esther have to happen behind closed doors. Last week, Esther sat down with Trevor Noah, live at SXSW in Austin on the Vox Media stage, for a candid look at the state of comedy in the world we live in. The two of them uncovered some surprising similarities between being a comic and being a therapist. Esther showed Trevor a few ways to become a better listener and Trevor in return helped Esther prep for her new live tour.

This conversation is also available on Esther's podcast, "Where Should We Begin?" Listen through the link below and stay tuned for the Audience Q+A, exclusively on Apple Podcasts subscriptions later this week.

[AliBPBG]

This makes me wanna walk through life with a tiny Esther on one shoulder and a tiny Trevor on the other, giving me advice and commenting on my decisions. 😅

[verbze]

Trevor is low-key a therapist and Esther, low-key a comedian. Amazing dynamic between this duo! More please!

[pausekatrine]

what a treat!! Two of my favourite people in the world.

[healinspacesu]

Trevor's comedy is healing. Each time I've gone to his show I leave feeling some healing as a woman. It is a tremendous gift as a woman to be left feeling healed by a man. He's brilliant and I'm glad he was born.

[healthstartshere]

So many brilliant quotes in this conversation:

One of Trevor’s: “Laughter is one of the few emotions that robs your pain of its power.”

One of Esther’s: “Humor is the closest you can get to someone without touching them.”

[laurelsfaves]

I don’t think there’s a Trevor’s interview that I haven’t watched yet and every time I watch one it amazes me how wise, thoughtful and intelligent this man is !!!!

[estefif]

Who thought about putting these two people in a room? Genius!

[NenaToya]

The duo we didn't know we needed!
Absolutely ❤every second of this.
Did not feel like a podcast or a "talk".
I was eves dropping on an in-depth, intimate, hilarious, emotional talk between two amazing humans.

Absolutely fed my soul

[jayanthirangan-ucoo]

My God. This duo is spontaneous, witty and constantly growing. For me the best part is how they used each other's words - they were listening to each other - with eyes, heart and hands. Yes, humor is a touch.

[ChirpyChat]

Watching from Singapore! I never imagined seeing Esther Perel and Trevor Noah together.

[DJ_Dutchess]

For the record, I'm glad this one wasn't off the record! 🙏 Two brillant people learning from one another and sharing it with the world. What a gift and privilege to have witnessed this 💫

[IevaKambarovaite]

I desperately didn't want this to end. What a beautiful dance you both created ❤️

[YassamanN]

Can the two of you please make a series of podcasts together? I learned so much just from this one session. Thank you both!

[pdias]

Listening to Esther Perel and Trevor Noah it was the best time I spent this evening.

[kimberlysauber]

I can’t decide whose accent and speech patterns I love more!!! I could listen to you both speak every day. Also because of WHAT you both speak about. Love you BOTH so much. Thank you for your time and conversation. ❤

[estherkim]

Did I manifest this?? Literally two of my favorite people coming together from two of my favorite worlds!!! More of this please!! amazing amazing amazing

[gemmadidit]

The wonderful thing about this kind of content is the elevated souls that gather in the comments. Wish we could be in the same room 😃!

[_-JB-_]

Mr. Noah is a dangerous man. I didn't plan to sit and listen to a conversation for almost an hour. Yet I did it. Again.

[zizinnnn]

Trevor making Esther laugh is a delight ❤

[ann]

I always click play..when Trevor is doing an appearance somewhere...this was fulfilling