The Questlove Show
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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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Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 46min
Questlove Supreme: Carlos Santana
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.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2021 • 1h 53min
Questlove Supreme: Bernadette Cooper
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.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2021 • 1h 32min
Questlove Supreme: Raphael Saadiq Part 2
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2021 • 1h 37min
Questlove Supreme: Raphael Saadiq Part 1
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2021 • 1h 23min
Questlove Supreme: Robert “Kool” Bell
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.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 40min
Questlove Supreme: 5 Year Anniversary
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 14min
Questlove Supreme: Shirley Jones
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 the musical journey of Shirley Jones. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3, 2021 • 1h 37min
Questlove Supreme: Bob Ellis
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2021 • 2h 29min
Questlove Supreme: Howard Hewett
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 at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2021 • 1h 55min
Questlove Supreme: Mark Ronson
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
