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,…
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De La Soul's Maseo sits down with Questlove for an unfiltered deep dive into his Hip-Hop journey, his approach to deejaying, and the making of a true original. From volatile days in Brooklyn and Long Island to early block parties and the creation of classics like "Me Myself and I," "Afro Connections," and the epic "Cool Breeze on the Rocks" splice session, Mase breaks down the art, risk, and…
Back in late 2019, Seth Rogen joined Questlove Supreme in-studio to trace his journey from Vancouver teen comic and Superbad writer to Hollywood multi-hyphenate, unpacking weed culture, comedy craft, and the struggles and rewards of making big, risky movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The LEGENDARY DJ Cash Money joins Questlove live from the 2026 Roots Picnic at Philadelphia's historic Belmont Plateau for a mini masterclass on the city's turntablism legacy. A renowned turntable wizard, collector, and beacon of Philly Hip-Hop history, Cash traces the city's evolution from Grandmaster Nell and Cosmic Kev at Hotel Philadelphia to the birth of the Transformer scratch at Central…
Questlove sits down with R&B icon Eric Ben t for a deeply human, wildly musical conversation tracing the singer's journey from Milwaukee family harmonies to gold plaques and Grammy nominations. Ben t opens up about early sonic imprints like Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, and "Wichita Lineman," his Alabama and Mobile roots, and how discovering Questlove's own lineage story reshaped the way he…
According to our Questlove, Australian powerhouse The Avalanches-Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi-single-handedly changed his perspective on how music could be made and delivered. Their acclaimed album, Since I Left You , not only "cracked our skulls open," it remains one of Quest's "top 10 albums of ALL time." For two decades, the duo has left no stone unturned in mastering the art of building an…
Questlove is back to answer another batch of listener questions. This mailbag edition with Ahmir and Cousin Jake dives into recent episodes while revisiting classic Roots and Dilla history. Quest' clarifies a detail from the recent DJ Muggs episode , agreeing that Muggs essentially pioneered Hip-Hop's dark, dusty psychedelic sound. He also unpacks the backstory behind Phrenology 's "roll call"…
Legendary music journalist and MTV News icon Kurt Loder joins Questlove in the studio for a deep dive into the evolution of rock criticism, music journalism, and pop culture. Loder traces his journey from his early days covering Janis Joplin and Captain Beefheart to his era-defining work at Rolling Stone and MTV News, sharing firsthand memories of punk at CBGB, Prince, and the rise of Hip-Hop into…
In early 2021, Questlove and Team Supreme sat down with The Doors' John Densmore for a revealing, fun, and spirited conversation. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer reflects on the 1960s Los Angeles scene that gave rise to his legendary band, discusses sharing songwriting credits, and explains why The Doors resisted the temptation to recruit a high-profile new singer after the loss of Jim…
In this mini-episode, Questlove and Open Mike Eagle dig into the real economics behind movie soundtracks and sync licensing. Sparked by a listener question about Saturday Night Fever and Rick Dees' "Disco Duck," they break down how fees, royalties, and leverage have shifted from the compilation-album era to today's catalog-buyout climate. Along the way, the two also revisit the quietly stacked…
DJ Muggs and Questlove link up in Hollywood, California for a deep dive into the creative vision that made Cypress Hill one of Hip-Hop's most groundbreaking acts. From SP-1200 grit and Psychedelic textures to Rock-infused boom bap, Muggs traces his journey from Queens to Bell Gardens, revisits the making of classics like "How I Could Just Kill a Man," "Hand On The Pump," and House Of Pain's "Jump…
