The Questlove Show podcast

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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.

 

#513

Lenny Kaye

Before the Ramones and the Sex Pistols, Lenny Kaye was clerking at Village Oldies on Bleec... more

09 Nov 2026

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:44

09 Nov 2026


#512

QLS Classic: George Clinton Part 2

In 2020, Questlove Supreme landed a bucket-list interview with the Funk captain himself, t... more

09 Nov 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:52

09 Nov 2026


#511

A Reaction To The E-40 Episode of The Questlove Show

Open Mike Eagle and Cousin Jake unpack E-40’s conversation on The Questlove Show. Th... more

08 Nov 2026

28 MINS

28:29

08 Nov 2026


#510

Nat Adderley Jr.

For Nat Adderley Jr., serving as Luther Vandross’ musical director and longtime pian... more

02 Nov 2026

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:28

02 Nov 2026


#509

QLS Classic: George Clinton Part 1

In 2020, Team Supreme was blessed with an extensive conversation with George Clinton of th... more

01 Nov 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:22

01 Nov 2026


#508

A Reaction To The Vince Staples Episode Of The Questlove Show

Open Mike Eagle and producer Cousin Jake react to the Vince Staples episode of the Questlo... more

30 Oct 2026

23 MINS

23:52

30 Oct 2026


#507

The Womack Sisters

The Questlove Show breaks from its usual one-on-one format to welcome Zeimani, Kucha, and ... more

26 Oct 2026

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:15

26 Oct 2026


#506

QLS Classic: Dr. Mathew Knowles

In last month’s QLS Reunion Finale, Questlove named the 2021 conversation with Dr. M... more

26 Oct 2026

2 HR 03 MINS

2:03:53

26 Oct 2026


#505

Corinne Bailey Rae Backstage At The Roots Picnic

Questlove catches up with the one and only Corinne Bailey Rae backstage at the 2026 Roots ... more

26 Oct 2026

17 MINS

17:29

26 Oct 2026


#504

John Carpenter

Questlove sat down with director and composer John Carpenter in Hollywood to discuss Cathe... more

19 Oct 2026

49 MINS

49:35

19 Oct 2026


#503

QLS Classic: Deniece Williams

In early 2022, Questlove and Team Supreme spoke to one of the most beautiful voices in all... more

18 Oct 2026

1 HR 44 MINS

1:44:48

18 Oct 2026


#502

A Quick Salute To 30 Years Of DJ Shadow's Endtroducing

The Questlove Show hoped to record an episode with DJ Shadow while he was on the East Coas... more

16 Oct 2026

21 MINS

21:16

16 Oct 2026


#501

E-40

A real tycoon is in the building. Questlove sits down with Vallejo’s own E-40, the Y... more

12 Oct 2026

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:12

12 Oct 2026