The Questlove Show podcast

The Questlove Show

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.

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.

 

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QLS Classic: Gary Clark Jr.

Austin rocker and axman, Gary Clark Jr., brings blues-rock center stage in 2019 as he join... more

Yesterday

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:02

Yesterday


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Black Music Month QLS Classic: D-Nice

In late 2017, DJ and New York Hip Hop legend D-Nice sat down with QLS. He opened up about ... more

17 Jun 2026

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:32

17 Jun 2026


#472

QLS Classic: Estelle

In 2020 this episode we are re-releasing as part of Black Music Month, Estelle talks about... more

17 Jun 2026

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:22

17 Jun 2026


#471

Fab 5 Freddy Part 2

The second half of Fab 5 Freddy's in-studio conversation with Questlove explores the endur... more

15 Jun 2026

55 MINS

55:35

15 Jun 2026


#470

QLS Classic: Kurtis Blow

As The Questlove Show celebrates Black Music Month, we're revisiting a classic 2019 Questl... more

15 Jun 2026

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:13

15 Jun 2026


#469

QLS Classic: Jenifer Lewis Part 2

Back in 2022, Jenifer Lewis spoke with QLS to promote her new book Walking In My Joy: In T... more

14 Jun 2026

43 MINS

43:59

14 Jun 2026


#468

QLS Classic: Jenifer Lewis Part 1

As The Questlove Show's celebration of Black Music Month continues, we're revisiting one o... more

12 Jun 2026

43 MINS

43:59

12 Jun 2026


#467

QLS Classic: Branford Marsalis

In the words of Questlove our guest for this classic episode, is "a part of one of THE mos... more

12 Jun 2026

1 HR 51 MINS

1:51:34

12 Jun 2026


#466

Questlove Show Mini: An In-Studio Catch-Up

This mini-episode of The Questlove Show features Ahmir, Open Mike Eagle, and producer Cous... more

10 Jun 2026

28 MINS

28:20

10 Jun 2026


#465

QLS Classic: James "JT" Taylor

As we celebrate Black Music Month, look back to late 2024, when James "JT" Taylor joined Q... more

09 Jun 2026

1 HR 53 MINS

1:53:24

09 Jun 2026


#464

Fab 5 Freddy Part 1

Hip-Hop visionary Fab 5 Freddy joins Questlove to trace his path from Bed-Stuy's Hancock S... more

08 Jun 2026

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:10

08 Jun 2026


#463

QLS Classic: Fred Hammond Part 2

The second half of the 2022 interview with Fred Hammond. The Roots' James Poyser joined Te... more

08 Jun 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:21

08 Jun 2026


#462

QLS Classic: Fred Hammond Part 1

In 2022, Questlove Supreme interviewed our first Gospel legend, and we started right. Fred... more

06 Jun 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:26

06 Jun 2026


#461

Meet the Artist Behind The Questlove Show Logo & Animations

Nick Polowy is the Los Angeles–based artist behind The Questlove Show logo and many ... more

05 Jun 2026

24 MINS

24:19

05 Jun 2026