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QLS Classic: Jerrod Carmichael
June 20, 2022

QLS Classic: Jerrod Carmichael

Comedian, actor and writer Jerrod Carmichael talks about how came into the L.A. comedy scene, his distaste for the audition process and shares some of the tricks he uses to make his work special. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

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Rick Astley
June 15, 2022

Rick Astley

Rick Astley tells Questlove Supreme about rekindling an appreciation for his biggest hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up." He also discusses leaving the industry for over a decade, saving money, and discovering the Rick-Roll from a...

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QLS Classic: Top Shelf 1988
June 13, 2022

QLS Classic: Top Shelf 1988

The masterminds behind Top Shelf 1988 join Team Supreme to discuss the most transformative year in hip-hop history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wayne Shorter
June 8, 2022

Wayne Shorter

Questlove Supreme interviews a true living legend of sound. Wayne Shorter tells Team Supreme about his time with Weather Report, The Jazz Messengers, and Miles Davis. Wayne also speaks about his earliest music memories and hi...

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QLS Classics: Tessa Thompson
June 6, 2022

QLS Classics: Tessa Thompson

Star of Sorry to Bother You and Creed holds court about falling into acting, social activism, potato salad, Philly cheesesteaks and goat love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Steve Ferrone Pt. 2
June 1, 2022

Steve Ferrone Pt. 2

For a special Questlove Supreme episode, Questlove interviews one of his heroes, Steve Ferrone. In part 2, Steve tells a great story about meeting Prince and recalls his time working with Average White Band, Duran Duran, Chak...

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QLS Classic: Peanut Butter Wolf
May 30, 2022

QLS Classic: Peanut Butter Wolf

Indie record label founder, Producer and DJ, Peanut Butter Wolf, talks growing up in the Bay Area and how Stones Throw Records became the authoritative underground hip hop label it is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

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Steve Ferrone Pt. 1
May 25, 2022

Steve Ferrone Pt. 1

For a special Questlove Supreme episode, Questlove interviews one of his heroes, Steve Ferrone. In part 1, Steve talks about growing up in England, his drummer influences, and going from Bloodstone into Average White Band. Se...

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QLS Classic: Stokley
May 23, 2022

QLS Classic: Stokley

This week’s QLS classic aired May 15, 2018. Listen as Quest and Team Supreme sit down with singer, musician and percussionist Stokley. He speaks on how imitation helped him find his voice, his early days with Mint Condition a...

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Joan Jett
May 18, 2022

Joan Jett

Joan Jett speaks to Questlove Supreme about her time with The Runaways, making hits with The Blackhearts, and her decision to create a new acoustic collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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QLS Classic: Tom Silverman
May 16, 2022

QLS Classic: Tom Silverman

Tom Silverman, founder of the Hip-Hop/Dance label Tommy Boy Records talks about his early days in radio, how Disco never actually died, and the all important fifth pillar of Hip-Hop: knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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Eric Roberson Pt. 2
May 11, 2022

Eric Roberson Pt. 2

Part two of the Questlove Supreme solo session between Phonte and his friend and collaborator Eric Roberson. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter discusses balancing creativity with family and the making of one of his newes...

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QLS Classic: DJ Quik
May 9, 2022

QLS Classic: DJ Quik

The master of blending reggae, funk, and soul, prolific songwriter, producer, and rapper, DJ Quik's 20-plus year spanning career has been anything but ordinary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eric Roberson Pt. 1
May 4, 2022

Eric Roberson Pt. 1

Team Supreme’s Phonte interviews his Tigallero collaborator Eric Roberson in the latest QLS solo session. In the first of a two-part episode, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter discusses trading major labels for independe...

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QLS Classic: Purple Roundtable
May 2, 2022

QLS Classic: Purple Roundtable

Team Supreme sits down with Prince biographer, Duane Tudahl, and a roundtable of Prince's associates to share stories about the legendary artist. Recorded at Sunset Sound, one of the studios to capture Prince's 'Purple Rain.'...

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Elvis Costello Pt. 2
April 27, 2022

Elvis Costello Pt. 2

Team Supreme’s Suga Steve concludes his far-ranging interview with Elvis Costello in part 2 of this Solo Session. This show was recorded at legendary Electric Lady Studio A and finds Suga and Elvis continuing to explore all a...

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QLS Classic: 2016 Roots Picnic Pt. 2
April 25, 2022

QLS Classic: 2016 Roots Picnic Pt. 2

Recorded from the 2016 Roots Picnic in NYC: Part II features appearances from Jungle Brothers, Emily Wells, Yuna, Daniel "Bambaata" Marley, Freeway, and E.Z.Mo Breezy from Grits & Biscuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

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Elvis Costello Pt.1
April 20, 2022

Elvis Costello Pt.1

Team Supreme’s Suga Steve, a lifelong Elvis Costello fan, sits and talks with Elvis in Electric Lady Studio A, to be aired as two episodes. Spurred on by a clearly amused Questlove, this is the deepest dive possible into The ...

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QLS Classic: Roots Picnic 2016 Pt. 1
April 18, 2022

QLS Classic: Roots Picnic 2016 Pt. 1

Recorded from the 2016 Roots Picnic in NYC: Part I features appearances from X-Ambassadors, Stretch and Bobbito, and Lady Leshurr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Teedra Moses
April 13, 2022

Teedra Moses

This episode is all about your favorite singer’s favorite singer! Teedra Moses has consistently redefined what it means to be an R&B artist since she the debut of Complex Simplicity. Listen as she opens up about the real-life...

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QLS Classic: Joi
April 11, 2022

QLS Classic: Joi

Singer, songwriter and producer Joi talks about how her debut album changed the direction of Madonna's Bedtime Stories, working with Fishbone, her spot in the Dungeon Family tree and so much more. Learn more about your ad-cho...

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Daryl Hall
April 6, 2022

Daryl Hall

Part two of this special Questlove Supreme continues with Daryl Hall. Daryl discusses his formative music years in Philadelphia, the stories behind his hits alongside John Oates, and why he is taking time to emphasize his imp...

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QLS Classic: Michael Brauer
April 4, 2022

QLS Classic: Michael Brauer

Grammy winning mix engineer Michael Brauer talks about the art of engineering, his studio secrets and what it was like working with artists such as Coldplay, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Grace Jones and more. Learn more ...

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John Oates
March 30, 2022

John Oates

In the first of a special two-part episode of Questlove Supreme, John Oates details his hand and history as one-half of music's best-selling duo. John discusses the evolution of Hall & Oates, being next-door neighbors with Hu...

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