Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and the Art of Mentoring | What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast

[@WhatNowPodcast]

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[@attilahodi2933]

Hey Trevor, two of my favorite comedians were already on the podcast (You and Fluffy). People I'd really love to see: Louis C.K., Charlize Theron, Keanu Reeves, Jack Black, (Tenacious D in a separate show), Russel Peters, Carlos Mencia, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Warren Buffet, Emma Stone.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

I'm here from you Trevor..... If you ever come to Spain, I'd love to meet for a cafe.

[@sarahsimpson8775]

Hey Trevor, was the taco truck joke actually when you were with fluffy and you just turned the friend into a Californian surfer dude for the joke? Also I've always thought you and Taylor Swift would have really interesting conversations, I know she's hella busy but I think your two minds would really hit it off and make for interesting conversations.

[@hilarymoonmurphy]

Two of my favorite comedians and I didn’t know how much they meant to each other. Thanks for sharing this honest conversation.

[@dawidscheffler7152]

One of my favourite stories remains that Fluffy got Trevor picked up by the border police because Trevor bragged that his papers were in order (and the border police were bored :P)

[@cgpandre]

Ditto.

[@hkaur2268]

Same here!! As soon as I saw this on my feed.. I jumped on my seat, din think twice and played it! 🫶

[@herahagstoz6934]

I’m proud of Fluffy. There’s no reason why he can’t be Fluffy and healthy. That’s madness for people to tell him he’s somehow betraying something by taking care of himself. Those aren’t fans, those are anchors. ❤

[@nicolaphoenix9784]

Dear Fluffy, you are a treasure just as you are. Those people who are mad at you for losing weight and taking charge of your health are a selfish, short-sighted, ignorant minority ... just realise how much of a role model you are for all the millions of people who struggle with their bodies and need someone to support them in their weight loss/ health improvement journey. So, while you may lose a few short-sighted "fans", know that you are picking up that amount and way more, to the tenth degree, of new or existing fans who admire you all the more! Kudos to you for doing this, I admire you all the more. Keep on taking care of your health -we need you around for many more decades!

[@nicolarollinson4381]

Hi, fellow you tuber. Thank you for your comment, which made me think that Daniel's desire to lose weight tells me that he's now happy and confident about himself. I'm not from the US and Daniel has never been introduced in my youtube stream. This podcast has been a revelation in so many ways. 😊 How nice it is that on social media we can launch in to a conversation, without too many pleasantries. A thick skin and a soft heart are useful in these circumstances, I need to read your comment again, I'm wandering from the point, me thinks 😂 Cheers and Gbu 🕊👍🏾

[@davidclark3404]

Glad that Gabriel is getting healthier because we need his gifts for the long term.

[@cabrown308]

There are people who are stuck in trauma bonding, and they don’t like to see someone be able to, literally, shed the effects of trauma and

[@temperancebiondi5627]

Honestly I never heard Trevor talking about Fluffy which is why I came to hear this curious how you two came together. Fluffy is fluffy for me not for the wait and I hope he will work on it to get healthy. He is Fluffy for me for he's gentle soul, amazing healthy comedy, such a kind way of talking and perception of honesty he is transmitting. Love him and I'm sad that Netflix is the only window to his work.

[@fatboyannie]

I love these 2 humans, not only because they are my favorite comedians. These are 2 men who are so well-off but they are the most down-to-earth people. I love their open conversation, being themselves, be able to talk about their mistakes. I can go on and on, I would love to have a conversation with both of them one day. For now...I will keep watching them.

[@michaelrafales2782]

Fluffy is a mindset, one can be fluffy and healthy.

[@PinkArlene1994]

And happy and handsome 🥰😙

[@Foxyfeline99]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@babilabub]

Well said mate.

[@jussefm.galib-frangie3091]

You two have improved my life at 86 years old, thank you, I’ll pray for you to be the best of everything. Mickey Galib

[@TINMAN-jm9sw]

The thing I like about these guys is that they don’t curse on their jokes, very family friendly.

[@IamWanderwoman]

Ah! It makes sense that you guys are friends. You're both genuine humans. It was nice hearing your story.

[@normanhorn275]

I just ran into this by accident and I'm so glad I did! What a couple of class acts! I wish them both well into the future

[@cabrown308]

I have just found this and I cannot imagine a better use of my time than listening to two very talented and evolved men talk about real life stuff. I got used to being We wed you both in the world. And I’m a 78 yr old white lesbian - so your reach is vast.

[@pratyushpadhy29]

Two greatest comedians in the world having conversation . what more a fan could want. Love you both.

[@hilarionunez9156]

We’re all with you Fluffy! On your journey to better health, you’ll inspire a lot of people to do the same. Keep that mind set and you will reach your goal. Even if you loose all the weight you will still be fluffy to all of us. Thank you for bringing Fluffy, awesome show!👏👏👏👏👏😂😂😂

[@MinniMintz]

Gabriel and Trevor is the wholesome friendship I didn't know I needed to see ❤ thanks so much for sharing! Also the amount of times Trevor, "na'mean," said "you know what I mean" was hilarious!

[@c.corlet3180]

My two favorite comedians, because you're both so authentic. You're not crude or cruel like so many comedians are doing now to be considered edgy or relevant. You show you can be yourselves and be funny without the need for cruelty or offense in their jokes

[@brandonwirtz2308]

I got introduced to Trevor Noah by Gabriel Iglesias at a smaller venue in NC that Fluffy had added last second cause he was doing Raleigh and Durham that week. He was the funniest comedian that night, as fluffy was working out some new material about his son. I think everybody knew, even then, that this man had what it took to be famous. Nobody knew just how famous. Congratulations, Mr. Trevor.

[@shirokku3279]

Yeah, like Gabriel mentions in this podcast though, Trevor was already big in South Africa. Not a small country by any means, just not with the same kind of global exposure that the US has. His was a household name long before he went over to the US. Now if y'all would please take some of our politicians alongside our comedians, we'd send the US collectively an edible arrangement or something as thanks. Please, we beg you.

[@HeatherWolmarans]

We knew 🇿🇦❤️💙💚💛😊😊

[@NopeNopeNopetyNope]

That's very scary - to walk away from a career when you're on top and to change what you feel like people like you for. Gabriel is very brave to do this, and very smart to prioritize his health. If someone's truly funny, they'll be funny no matter their size. And he's right that if people don't support him being healthy then he doesn't need them.

[@Imjeffersonrojas]

I really used to love Fluffy as a comedian, but today I admire him as a person. What you say and what Trevor mentions is what I hope to experience with my own comedy.

[@11keshav11]

Thank you for sharing this heartfelt and personal conversation. Felt happy seeing Fluffy (soon tobe scruffie) after a long time.

[@cheryldietzman]

Gabriel seems like one of the nicest people out there. Kind and thoughtful. Love him! And his dogs too!!

[@emmaputt2183]

Gabriel is my favorite comedian. Trevor is hilarious and humble

[@pkturtle7]

The two funniest, most adorable comedians on earth! I got teary hearing about how Fluffy asked Trevor to go on tour! Kindness is all!🥰🙏❤️

[@tjsolcer]

Two of my favorite comedians together, if I ever manage to go to US to visit my wife family, I would love to have the opportunity to go see each of them live.

[@bindakawhoon4848]

It's interesting how I'm getting pointers from this particular podcast and I'm a musician! Art really is universal. Thank you Trevor, thank you Fluffy. Love from Zambia 🙏🏾

[@alexsmith9617]

Two of my favorite people! Thank you both for your openness and honesty. 😎

[@cgpandre]

Two of the nicest humans we are lucky to have.

[@Andreea-d4k]

I hope people will come to a realization, sooner rather than later, humans do try out different things to better themselves and not get stuck in the past. Be open minded as the world changes around you so you must adapt if you wish to be present in it. Love to you both 😊

[@drzainnas]

It's a bloody brilliant podcast. You both meet your audience with humbling kindness and greatness which costed John Lennon 's life sadly. Your humour is the reason of winning my illness's battle smiling. Really appreciated.

[@theodoraboura9625]

He's always going to be our Fluffy!!!!

[@CholaConCello]

Trevor got Chicano LOVE!!! ...from one of our best!

[@tsubasangel]

Didn't think I would get emotional. What a sweet episode

[@lisamartinbradley1039]

Trevor, I love you! And I love Fluffy, thanks for having him on!

[@wai-kitlo80]

One of the best interviews I have ever listened to. Thank you! Can't wait to see Fluffy turning into Buffy.

[@RosaChavez-s8n]

A true and wonderful friendship, I felt as if though the two were in my living room and I was listening to their experiences. It made my day, I laughed and thought about how friendship is an important element that is missing in our lives. Thank you Trevor and Fluffy, you are unique!

[@mariezguitar5029]

This is a wonderful way to start my day! Yes, Fluffy is Enuffy, and it’s good to know that he’ll be taking care of himself! Great to see the interaction between you both, two amazingly entertaining and kind people!

[@KaerryKat]

I believe that you two are good people who happen to be funny. After watching your videos I am left with the feeling that I just had a visit from a friend. Hope the best for both of you two and please take care of yourselves, the world needs you.

[@alicialeal4049]

This interview makes love FLUFFY so much more … blessings Gabriel

[@Albert-fo6ik]

Man these two are some of the funniest comedians doing their thing and being loved for their honesty, integrity, and smart. Trevor is very intelligent and down to earth kind of guy. Yeah these guys knock it out of the park every time they do a show. Awesome 👌

[@michaelrafales2782]

Two of the funniest and most genuine. Great conversation. Thank you!

[@smzemperfi]

Trevor’s metaphors are always so awesome. I really appreciate his thoughtful questions. ❤ I also love Fluffy! So amazing.

[@kurdblog9873]

The other day, I was with my friends, and we were discussing which celebrity would like to see in person. They were talking about athletes and singers, so I said Trevor Noah because I admire him how he got there, you two are best

[@netraxer9729]

Knowing that Gabriel was your mentor made me extremely happy. Knowing that Fluffy was the first who introduced you to the world of stand up comedy made my day. Thank you both and have a good future life.

[@CJ-xe2wi]

In the USA. Not stand up in general😄

[@CJ-xe2wi]

Introduced him in the US only. The rest of the world was already his oyster.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Thanks for that ​@@CJ-xe2wi

[@shirokku3279]

Um... No. Factually incorrect. Fluffy did not introduce Trevor to the "world of stand up comedy". Trevor was one of, if not the most, successful stand up comedian in South Africa for a long while before he moved to the US. It's not some dust bowl covered in flies either, look it up. What Fluffy DID do, was introduce him to a wider audience in the US in the beginning. Just listen to the podcast and all of this becomes pretty clear in the first... 10 minutes?

[@dcnike820]

Great interview between two thoughtful people. I doubt that this comment will make it to Fluffy, but I was both diabetic and overweight for 15 years and blamed myself for "failures", but I discovered that it was the failure of medical and nutritional advice I was given. Once I understood the food drivers (the real ones--carbohydrates and processed foods), the change was not complicated and I reversed both diabetes and the weight issues and kept it up for the last 5 years.

[@candi_in_spain]

My favorite What Now? podcast so far. So incredible to listen to both Trevor and Gabriel and learn about their friendships and a little deeper dive into each of them. And Gabriel made me think of the memories I have of going with my mom as a 4yr old to get a hot buttered tortilla from our favorite Mexican food restaurant in Phoenix. I loved that! Thank you both for sharing!

[@LRH143]

I’m with Fluffy, “acumen” @ 2:19. Thank you Trevor for my continued learning.

[@yaowsers77]

i love fluffy and he's just an awesome human, just like you noah. and that's what gravitated me towards both of your styles.

[@mariamrizvi3765]

I love that Gabriel talked about connecting with his audience. I've noticed that Adele is one of those performers that really engages with the audience, and looks out for them.

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

I watched when Trevor went to visit his grandmother. I loved learning more about living under Apartheid!

[@willorr208]

Two of my most favourite modern comics, and the most beautiful people, together having an honest conversation between friends... fucking priceless ❣️❣️❣️

[@deborahbarrow5524]

Don't you love it when you come across something you didn't realize you needed? These two together💙. My two favorite comedians just having fun and talking.

[@itzacan]

Two of my favorite comedians, I have a feeling you're also wonderful human beings. Thank you for this conversation. Blessings to both ❤

[@nayrod4529]

I had tickets for a Brooklyn Fluffy show for my birthday. Sadly, I couldn’t go and I was heart broken. I waited so long to see him. I’m glad my two favorite comedians are together.

[@sannybakker]

Love this interview. It was great to see a greater depth to Gabriel, from liking him before this interview make me appreachiatte him so much more. Good luck on your health Journey, do with you stay arround for many more years to come Buffy Fluffy. Really loved to hear the stories of gabriel mentoring Trevor when he came to the US, you can see there is a lot of mutural love and respect - thanks for sharing this conversation.

[@JaneTerrel]

I just love to see the two amazing men interact with each other,,,,,my favorite comedians in this world❣️❣️ They are such amazing individuals and give so much to this world.

[@mikethemobilemechanic2683]

First time i saw Trevor was at Gabriels show back in 2010, Trevor definitely stood out that night. Since then its been nice to see both men’s achievements

[@MariaFernandez-fv3ov]

They're like best friends that get each other's jokes

[@stellaalonzo5495]

Two good talented guys. Many blessings to you both. 🫶🏼😉❤️

[@daneingram7139]

Absolutely love these 2 guys, so much respect for each other 👏

[@gemelodpr]

Enoughy. Greatest line ever. Gabriel could be any shape or size as long as his comedy stays and I'll still watch him!

[@finally97]

My sons put me on to "Fluffy" and I have tried to watch everything with him in it. I miss Mr. Iglesias on Netflix. Thank you for everything

[@tonyluevano]

The episode I did not know I needed. Like watching mom and dad getting together for an open conversation that heals the kids. Greetings from Monterrey, Mexico.

[@ainurutesheva8228]

Thank you both for being around and for being the way you are. Hug you both!

[@ReadingF.758]

I thought there was someone great who supported Trevor. He knew so much about America. Gabriel is a King that can bring out the shine in the diamond. I love their work. Thanks for the joy.

[@Nico-dj3fr]

I can imagine someone wanting to kidnap him only to hear that colourful laughter all the time. When we buy a ticket to see an event is for us, for our entertainment. Some people need to remember that they aren't doing the artist a favour. It's nice to see Fluffy determined to stay healthy. The last part was my favourite one. 'I've failed myself '. That realisation is important.

[@bigbear4120]

I loved seeing Gabriel live. He went over almost an hour and it was awesome.

[@patierazo1215]

Two of my favorite human beings 💗

[@LR-sy6wy]

More than being comedians these two are super human beings. They are so logical, so humble, so funny. May the Lord keep them this way all their lives.

[@noillyanderson7064]

I love this!!! "no matter what, you’ll always be enoughy”❤. This is going to be my new mantra

[@theramiam155]

Gabrielle looks and seems so grounded and wise validated by the most important person, “HIMSELF” I admire you as a person Gabriel!!! Love your work as a comedian!!

[@deemon710]

"You will always be enoughy'!!!!! 💕

[@columbuschokpa8791]

Trevor, thank you for bringing Fluffy to your podcast. It was so many things at a time. Enlightenment, Inspiration, Entertainment, Revelation you name it. Thank you!🙏

[@WelcomeFreeMailBox]

We have said this in the previous deleted video, so we say it again; What a beautiful episode, Mr. Noah!!! Shout outs to the "What Now with Trevor Noah" show team🎉! We are having quality time with the show. Thank you so much 🎉. We appreciate you, Mr. Noah and guest "Fluffy" for sharing part of your world; Comedian, renowned and fellow humanbeings. 😅😅😅 So the trip to the show place, could end up in deportation Hein? Hilarious😂. Thank GOD ALMIGHTY for you meeting each other in this world. How great that where the GPS failed, your connection did not. GOD really knows what HE does in our lives. The people we meet and so on... We are all behind you, Mr. Noah. We also enjoy reading the comments😊. Keep up the great work, Sir. Noah👍🏾. Praying for you🙏🏾.

[@BlurryFace-zz2ro]

I can never understand people who have awful things about either of these two. Such kind, funny humble comedians, such good people.

[@sueburn536]

Wow. I have loved both of these performers for years, watched them on social media and every netflix special. Had absolutely no idea that there was a connection between them and what a connection!! That was beautiful to see!

[@Impower-yr1vt]

Your memories with Fluffy are the best material! I am surprised I haven’t heard it from you . Sometimes silly true story jokes are way funnier than smart intelligent ones knowwhatimean? 😉

[@beinggreen24]

Love you fluffy!! Cheering you on all your goals❤❤❤

[@cynthiabotsko2449]

Absolutely LOVE these two! ❤️♾️❤️😎

[@vexona]

My two fav comics in one room? Do more!

[@StewChicken42]

24:10 MAN, I used to really like Fluffy, before. NOW I LOVE HIM! I just want to hug him and Trevor. ALLYUH BOYS COME TO TRINIDAD TO VISIT MI EH! 🥰

[@heathercottrill3505]

My first comedy show I ever took my child! He’s a dad with a son, he’s good people! 😍

[@nurulros8929]

These two people are among the comedians i can give respect to

[@samuraigaming1258]

As someone from a completely different culture from the other side of the world can find both of them so relatable and such a joy to watch/listen too. Thank you both for the laughter and out the box thinking❤

[@emuraimpariwa5730]

"Trevor I want the you know what I mean", joke. Great stand up comedians ever!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@canuckpagali]

I love this interview. It makes me appreciate both of you even more than I already did.

[@katarinapetrovic9422]

Wonderful episode and friendship. You both keep on inspiring me and making me laugh. So proud of fluffy💕💕

[@marirobledo]

My friend saw Trevor Noah for the first time at a Gabriel Igesias show in Ohio. Didn't know who he was but really liked him. We've been to two of Trevor's shows now.

[@Geodtz]

Wow, I was enjoying the conversation I didn't even realize it was ending. What a wonderful podcast.

[@Teisharocz]

Gabriel and Trevor 😮❤❤❤

[@piyawattarasombut3011]

Two new legends.

[@colorrunug6750]

My Sunday is made. Thank you both

[@ricardoazevedo5850]

Hello from Brazil! I’ve discovered this two guys because I am a big fan of stand up comedy in Brazil and now that I’m able to understand the English language I’m following both of them. Thanks for sharing this beautiful relationship you have. And hopefully I’ll see you guys here in Brazil soon!

[@georgerobbins8823]

My first time watching and you have one of my all time favorite comedians on. Fluffy is very funny and down to earth in his comedy. I really enjoy the conversation as you both seem to be very authentic to me.

[@ericksmb]

Ohh man that was so sweet, I didn't know Gabriel Iglesias mentored you, and as a Mexican, it makes me feel like I have been mentored by people from all over the world, but maybe, just maybe I have mentored someone as well. This is the most interesting interview I have seen you do. Trevor, you are great!

[@novasworld1698]

Love fluffy from India. He just makes people comfortable and related.

[@Enoch3721]

Gabriel makes me look at comedy from another angle entirely, his pattern or style of comedy is unique, expecially when it comes to the impressions

[@karolinagadczynska372]

Thank you for this interview and sharing your experiences. I have much appreciation for a honest talk and just wanted to say: team Fluffy through thicc and thin! ❤

[@nevillepurdon7678]

Trevor, when are you bringing Fluffy to South Africa? Hey, you promised!!!

[@carmencruz2597]

I ❤ fluffy. First time I see him in a podcast. Loving