NYC SESSIONS: Why Thanos Was Right ft. Devin Delliquanti

Is it possible Thanos was actually the good guy? Trevor, Eugene, and Devin sit down for a hilarious and unpredictable conversation that tackles everything from the physics of Elon Musk’s flying cars to the true meaning of the Avengers franchise. Trevor pitches his most controversial idea yet: legally mandating robust storylines in all adult films to save humanity's attention spans. The crew also unpacks the hidden dopamine cycle of theme parks, exploring why buying a fast pass to skip the line actually destroys the psychological thrill of the roller coaster and how that demand for instant gratification is changing the way kids experience video games. Plus, Devin shares the unbelievable true story of his parents surviving a fiery 1982 plane crash, sparking a massive debate on why society easily swears off airplanes and motorcycles, but will never stop driving cars. Subscribe for more conversations from What Now? with Trevor Noah: http://bit.ly/SubscribeTrevorNoah Or follow the podcast on your other favorite platforms... SiriusXM Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/WhatNowOnApplePodcasts Spotify - https://bit.ly/WhatNowOnSpotify 0:00 - Intro - Was Thanos Actually the Good Guy? 2:15 - Making Up Fake Traditions to Mess with Guests 10:15 - How South Africa Remixed Its National Anthem 14:50 - Tesla, Elon Musk & Why Tech Demos Lie 38:30 - Devin's Dad Survived Lightning AND a Plane Crash 39:00 - Sponsored Break (Google Pixel, Verizon) 41:25 - Devin's Parents Survived a Plane Crash in Spain 56:45 - Sneaking Into Movies in South Africa 1:04:15 - The Debate: Should Porn Have Storylines? 1:10:50 - Why the Theme Park Skip Pass Ruined the Fun 1:17:00 - The Avengers Are the Democrats (Perfect Allegory) 1:22:40 - Watching Marvel Movies with Kids 1:31:30 - Full Debate: Thanos Was Right 1:46:25 - Outro & Thank You #TrevorNoah #WhatNow #Thanos #Avengers #ElonMusk #Marvel #DevinDelliquanti

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EPISODE INFO

Released: October 22, 2026
Duration: 10m
Channel: What Now? With Trevor Noah
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Is it possible Thanos was actually the good guy? Trevor, Eugene, and Devin sit down for a hilarious and unpredictable conversation that tackles everything from the physics of Elon Musk’s flying cars to the true meaning of the Avengers franchise. Trevor pitches his most controversial idea yet: legally mandating robust storylines in all adult films to save humanity's attention spans. The crew also unpacks the hidden dopamine cycle of theme parks, exploring why buying a fast pass to skip the line actually destroys the psychological thrill of the roller coaster and how that demand for instant gratification is changing the way kids experience video games. Plus, Devin shares the unbelievable true story of his parents surviving a fiery 1982 plane crash, sparking a massive debate on why society easily swears off airplanes and motorcycles, but will never stop driving cars. Subscribe for more conversations from What Now? with Trevor Noah: http://bit.ly/SubscribeTrevorNoah Or follow the podcast on your other favorite platforms... SiriusXM Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/WhatNowOnApplePodcasts Spotify - https://bit.ly/WhatNowOnSpotify 0:00 - Intro - Was Thanos Actually the Good Guy? 2:15 - Making Up Fake Traditions to Mess with Guests 10:15 - How South Africa Remixed Its National Anthem 14:50 - Tesla, Elon Musk & Why Tech Demos Lie 38:30 - Devin's Dad Survived Lightning AND a Plane Crash 39:00 - Sponsored Break (Google Pixel, Verizon) 41:25 - Devin's Parents Survived a Plane Crash in Spain 56:45 - Sneaking Into Movies in South Africa 1:04:15 - The Debate: Should Porn Have Storylines? 1:10:50 - Why the Theme Park Skip Pass Ruined the Fun 1:17:00 - The Avengers Are the Democrats (Perfect Allegory) 1:22:40 - Watching Marvel Movies with Kids 1:31:30 - Full Debate: Thanos Was Right 1:46:25 - Outro & Thank You #TrevorNoah #WhatNow #Thanos #Avengers #ElonMusk #Marvel #DevinDelliquanti

SPEAKERS

Devin Delliquanti
guest
Guest discussing pop-culture morality and U.S. cultural rituals in the episode.
Trevor Noah
host
Comedian and host of "What Now? With Trevor Noah," originally from South Africa.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of What Now? With Trevor Noah, featuring Devin Delliquanti and Trevor Noah, NYC SESSIONS: Why Thanos Was Right ft. Devin Delliquanti explores thanos, patriot rituals, and how language reframes morality and history Trevor Noah and Devin Delliquanti use the question “Was Thanos right?” as a springboard to examine how wording (“kill” vs. “disappear”) shapes moral judgments.

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