The Questlove Show builds on the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast, bringing listeners into intimate, one-on-one conversations with peers, influences, and friends. Hosted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, each episode uncovers the unexpected — from morning rituals and hidden talents to the art and experiences that shaped a guest’s journey. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, always curious, QLS offers rare insight into leaders in music, film, television, comedy, literature, mental health, and beyond. It’s a fresh, unpredictable spin from a trusted source — a place where randomness is encouraged, tangents are welcomed, and conversations are anything but ordinary.
David Alan Grier dishes memories from his early days as a Broadway actor to starring in the hit TV show, In Living Color. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Y'all ready for a Questlove Supreme first? We have yet to dive into the world of gospel, so you know if we gonna do it, it has to be done right! That's why the first gospel artist to sit with us is the great change-maker and supreme innovator, Fred Hammond! Yup, another legendary conversation, and 2-parter. Oh, and keep your ears open for a special guest cohost with his own gospel roots...This is Questlove Supreme with Fred Hammond part 2. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
Y'all ready for a Questlove Supreme first? We have yet to dive into the world of gospel, so you know if we gonna do it, it has to be done right! That's why the first gospel artist to sit with us is the great change-maker and supreme innovator, Fred Hammond! Yup, another legendary conversation, and 2-parter. Oh, and keep your ears open for a special guest cohost with his own gospel roots...This is Questlove Supreme with Fred Hammond part 1. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
Our guest is the founding member of one of the most legendary futuristic electro-funk duos, The System. Mic Murphy joins Team Supreme to talk about the club scene in New York at the end of the '70s and influencing multiple generations of artists. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Questlove and Team Supreme present, a conversation with Will Smith. Thank you and you are welcome. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Once upon a time in late December of 2021 Quest and Team Supreme had one of the realest conversations ever with your favorite MC's favorite MC and ghostwriter. This 2 part conversation with the artist some call Skillz, now back to his original moniker Mad Skillz, touches on this intriguing hip hop journey, the mysteries behind his highly anticipated annual Rap Up's and some Hip Hop Confessions that knock Quest and Team Supreme off their feet! Put your seatbelts on! Learn more about your ad-choic...
Once upon a time in late December of 2021 Quest and Team Supreme had one of the realest conversations ever with your favorite MC's favorite MC and ghostwriter. This 2 part conversation with the artist some call Skillz, now back to his original moniker Mad Skillz, touches on this intriguing hip hop journey, the mysteries behind his highly anticipated annual Rap Up's and some Hip Hop Confessions that knock Quest and Team Supreme off their feet! Put your seatbelts on! Learn more about your ad-choic...
Actress and model Gina Rodriguez stops by to enjoy libations and celebrate the 2017 holidays, congratulate Phonte on his nuptials, find out how Team Supreme knows each other and talk about her projects. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of a special black Hollywood roundtable, Team Supreme sits down with TV writers Tracey Ashley, Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin, and Angela Nissel to discuss how the black media landscape is changing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breaking down the state of Black hollywood, acclaimed writers, Tracey Ashley, Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin, and Angela Nissel get real with Team Supreme on part one of this two-part Black TV writers' roundtable. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey QLS fam, not to worry! We are just doing something we've never done before on this show... taking a break! We'll be back soon, but in the meantime we'll be putting out great classic episodes for you, or you can go back, check out old shows you may have missed. And tell your friends! We'll be back soon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Saying this episode of Questlove Supreme is the most spiritual and life changing thus far may have the skeptics scratching their heads, UNTIL you hear that this week's guest is the truly miraculous, Carlos Santana. Listen as the man who has blessed the world with 5 decades of momentous rhythms shares his history, inspirations and his soul with Quest, Team Supreme and our very special guest host, "Captain" Kirk Douglas. Legendary...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
This episode of Questlove Supreme brings to the stage a pioneer whose flowers should be constant. In the words of our leader Bernadette Cooper is "beyond diva, beyond legend, she just is ...". She just is the bandleader and creator of one of the first bad ass all female bands (Klymaxx), she just is a phenomenal percussionist who has happened to produce records for some of the greatest singers of our time. She just is........ greatness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...
This episode of Questlove Supreme is the one you have been waiting for. There are too many words. Just listen to the iconic Raphael Saadiq. Part 2, you're welcome! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of Questlove Supreme is the one you have been waiting for. There are too many words. Just listen to the iconic Raphael Saadiq. Part 1, you're welcome! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's episode of Questlove Supreme takes you into the minds of one of the most genius, transformative and successful bands of all time, Kool and the Gang. Robert "Kool" Bell joins Quest and Team Supreme to chronicle the story of the band that crossed multiple genres, leading to a constant reinvigoration of their music through some of the biggest Hip Hop hits ever! Yes hits on top of hits on top of....Needless to say, it's flower time! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
What up Questlove Supreme fam! We can’t believe our show has been on for 5 years now! To celebrate we hosted a live event just for YOU, our listeners on Tuesday, September 7th - the anniversary of our first episode. We took questions, played some trivia, talked about the last 5 years and even those shows that never aired! Hear all the stories in this week’s episode of Questlove Supreme. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
School is in session! This week's Questlove Supreme guest and her sisters set the tone and backgrounds for some of your favorite artists of the 70’s . From Tower of Power to Diana Ross and so many in between, Shirley Jones and her sisters sang with them all! Better known as The Jones Girls they went on to dominate the charts and airwaves with their own hit records thanks to their collaborations with Philadelphia International Records’, Gamble and Huff. Listen as Quest and Team Supreme dig into t...
This week's guest on Questlove Supreme is a legendary connector and manager. Names like Ron Wood, Billy Preston, Rufus and Chaka Khan, Meatloaf and Don Corneilius have one person in common when it comes to navigating their careers to the next level. His name is Bob Ellis. He also happens to be the father of one of the funniest ladies on primetime TV. Connect the dots and listen to this remarkable journey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...
In the words of our leader, this week's Questlove Supreme guest is a "freakin LEGEND". Howard Hewett is not only 1/3 of one of the most popular and influential singing groups of all time. He is also known as a "singer's singer", in reference to his voice, which is incomparable to any of your favorites and that’s just the voice. Let us not forget about his cannon of solo hits that had us all in our feelings. Get ready for this story of a true master of his craft. Learn more about your ad-choices ...
This week on Questlove Supreme we break bread with a 7 time Grammy winner, who also happened to produce one of the best selling singles of all time, on top of bringing the best out of Amy Winehouse! Mark Ronson is a lot of things and they all come back to the music. Listen as Quest and Team Supreme dive into a life filled with musical wonder, without limitations and get to the root of the magic of Mark Ronson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudi...
This week's Questlove Supreme guest is international royalty. Gina Yashere is THE British Queen of Comedy. So one would assume her journey from world renowned comedian to co-creator of the hit show Bob ❤ Abishola would be an easy one. You would be wrong. There are many chapters to this story of a British Nigerian girl who made history as elevator engineer while discovering her sexuality, exposing perceived genteel British racism and finding her voice in a land where she would revolutionize comed...
This week's guests on Questlove Supreme are known as the founding members of the highly successful group, The 5th Dimension. Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis would move on from the group to become what Quest's calls "the first couple of Pop and Soul" making numerous hits while spreading love and joy. Listen as they break down fifty two years of marriage, music and their appearance in the Quest's directorial debut, Summer of Soul. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork....
Ok we have said it before, but this time we really mean it. This episode of Questlove Supreme was on the bucket list and not to be missed! Morris Day has been on our list since day one and finally our (yours and our) dream has come true! Listen as Morris schools Quest and Team Supreme on his early days in Minneapolis, transitioning from drummer to band leader all the great history that came with it! Love to the Purple Army! We did it! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
As we continue to commemorate Black Music Month this episode of Questlove Supreme shall celebrate a musician who is defined by a body of work that encompasses some of the greatest (not debatable) songs of our time. Just to name a few; Saving All My Love For You, Tears In Heaven, Footloose, I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Easy Lover, Giving You The Best That I Got..... Nathan East has played on them all earning the title of most recorded bass player in the history of music. The fact that he has co-...
Are you ready for another legendary Questlove Supreme episode!?!? Yes, another one! In the words of our leader, this week's guest possesses "one of the most flawless tenor voices in modern music. He has NO singing peers and if he does they share his last name" We guarantee you don't disagree. Ladies and gentlemen ........El DeBarge! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Randy Jackson rehashes what it was like being the youngest brother of the musical dynasty that was The Jacksons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's guests on Questlove Supreme are THE American Music Dynasty. We can all agree with Quest in saying, "we would be pressed to find one person on this earth who has not been affected by their legacy." After selling well over 100 million records, recording and performing hit records for the past 50 years, providing a life soundtrack, in the form of their catalog for multiple generations to enjoy, The Jacksons join us! Listen as Tito, Jackie and Marlon allow us into their world following t...
In part two of two, Jesse Johnson talks being the man behind the tracks and his latest album, Verbal Penetration Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
According to our proficient leader, Australian powerhouse producers, The Avalanches aka Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi, single handedly changed his perspective on how to deliver music. Their debut album Since I Left You, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, not only "cracked our skulls open", it's also one of Quest's "top 10 albums of ALL time". This duo has left no stone unturned when it comes to mastering the creation of a sonic landscape. How do they do it and why? Listen as The Avalan...
