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The Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale Part 1
April 22, 2025

The Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale Part 1

The five hosts of Questlove Supreme reunite in the studio for a special reason. Just days ago, Phonte, Laiya, Suga Steve, and Unpaid Bill joined Questlove to announce some significant changes. In Part 1 of this joyful trip down memory lane, the co-hosts become the guests, sharing musical memories, …

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A Quick Update From QLS
April 9, 2025

A Quick Update From QLS

Stay tuned for new episodes of Questlove Supreme dropping this month...like, very soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Introducing: Spout Podcast - Akon
April 4, 2025

Introducing: Spout Podcast - Akon

You know them for their songs, videos, and epic performances, but there is always something even their super fans don't know until now. This is the Spout Podcast, a weekly episodic video and audio podcast where famous people ...

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Historical Records: Mitsuye Endo (feat. Anna Suzuki)
March 28, 2025

Historical Records: Mitsuye Endo (feat. Anna Suzuki)

Nimene makes a brand new hip-hop track with special guest Anna Suzuki about Mitsuye Endo, a Japanese American who took her fight against racism all the way to the Supreme Court, helping to bring about the end of Japanese Amer...

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QLS Celebrates Womens History Month Part 3
March 26, 2025

QLS Celebrates Womens History Month Part 3

This year's Questlove Supreme salute to Women's History Month closes with Part 3. This compilation includes potent segments from the incomparable Tracee Ellis Ross, Corrin Tucker, and Carrie Brownstein from the band Sleater-Kinney, Shirley Jones of The Jones Girls, and music executive (and all-arou…

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Historical Records: Emma Tenayuca (feat. Mandy Gonzalez)
March 21, 2025

Historical Records: Emma Tenayuca (feat. Mandy Gonzalez)

Strike! Nimene travels to Texas to witness Emma Tenayuca fight for workers’ rights, and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez performs a brand new hip-hop track about the pioneering labor activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

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QLS Celebrates Womens History Month Part 2
March 18, 2025

QLS Celebrates Womens History Month Part 2

The celebration of Women's History Month continues at Questlove Supreme. This episode features memorable and thematic clips from Chaka Khan, Solange, Stacey Abrams, Kathleen Hanna, Nelly Furtado, Heather Hunter, and more. Questo offers some commentary as well in this curated QLS retrospective.

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Historical Records: Judy Heumann (feat. Ali Stroker and Jenna Bainbridge)
March 14, 2025

Historical Records: Judy Heumann (feat. Ali Stroker and Jenna Bainbri…

Nimene learns the inspiring story of Judy Heumann, who fought for the rights of disabled people, and enlists Broadway actor Jenna Bainbridge for a fierce hip hop track to honor Judy’s legacy. Featuring an interview between To...

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QLS Celebrates Womens History Month Part 1
March 11, 2025

QLS Celebrates Womens History Month Part 1

In honor of Women's History Month, Questlove Supreme has gathered a series of clips reflecting achievements, experiences, and accomplishments by women. In Part 1 of this three-part series, listen back to excerpts from conversations with Rapsody, Sheila E., Faith Newman, and more—with some recent re…

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Historical Records: Mary Golda Ross (feat. Crystle Lightning and Kristina Halona)
March 7, 2025

Historical Records: Mary Golda Ross (feat. Crystle Lightning and Kris…

Nimene heads to outer space to make a brand new hip-hop track about Mary Golda Ross, the very first Native American female aerospace engineer. Featuring an interview between aerospace engineer Kristina Halona, a proud member ...

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QLS Celebrates Black History Month Part 2
Feb. 26, 2025

QLS Celebrates Black History Month Part 2

For Black History Month, QLS opens up the archives to look at accomplishments in the media. Questlove selects and annotates clips involving legends of stage, screen, and broadcast — while dropping some thoughts of his own. This clips, featuring Donnie Simpson, Wayne Brady, Erika Alexander, Big Lez,…

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Historical Records: Bill Russell (feat. Jalen Rose)
Feb. 21, 2025

Historical Records: Bill Russell (feat. Jalen Rose)

What does it take to win 11 NBA championships AND to play a meaningful role in the civil rights movement? Nimene finds out with a brand new hip-hop track about Bill Russell, the legendary player/coach of the Boston Celtics. F...

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QLS Celebrates Black History Month Part 1
Feb. 19, 2025

QLS Celebrates Black History Month Part 1

As QLS celebrates Black History Month, look back at poignant clips from Chris Rock, Ben Vereen, Jenifer Lewis, Solange, and others. Questlove offers some insights on why this podcast makes it a point to create a platform for Black History year 'round—now more than ever.

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Historical Records: Willi Smith (feat. Humberto Leon)
Feb. 14, 2025

Historical Records: Willi Smith (feat. Humberto Leon)

Nimene learns how ‘street couture’ fashion came to be with a brand new hip-hop track about fashion pioneer Willi Smith. Featuring an interview between fashion designer Humberto Leon and an 8 year old fashion lover from New Yo...

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A Quick Word From QLS
Feb. 12, 2025

A Quick Word From QLS

While there is no new episode this week, Questlove Supreme is at work on some new shows, conversations, and special content to come. Stay tuned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Historical Records: Josh Gibson (feat. Fergie L. Philippe and Bob Kendrick)
Feb. 7, 2025

Historical Records: Josh Gibson (feat. Fergie L. Philippe and Bob Ken…

Nimene learns about Josh Gibson, the greatest power hitter baseball has ever seen and Broadway star Fergie L. Philippe breaks it down in a brand new hip-hop track. Featuring an interview between Bob Kendrick, President of the...

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QLS Presents First Musical Memories Part 2
Feb. 5, 2025

QLS Presents First Musical Memories Part 2

In Part 2 of this special look-back series, Questlove Supreme examines guests' first music memories. Questlove shares another memory from his life and drops some anecdote. The second set includes memorable reflections from DJ Premier, Sananda Maitreya, Steve Ferrone, Adam Levine, Tevin Campbell, Br…

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QLS Presents First Musical Memories Part 1
Jan. 31, 2025

QLS Presents First Musical Memories Part 1

Over the years, many of the Questlove Supreme interviews begin by asking, "What was your first musical memory?" In a special episode, looking back at memorable answers, Questlove offers his own and explains his curiosity. Part 1 of this series includes looking back at answers from Larry Blackmon of…

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Erick Sermon Part 2
Jan. 8, 2025

Erick Sermon Part 2

In Part 2 of this incredible 1-on-1 interview between Questlove and Erick Sermon, Ahmir asks for definitive answers about the EPMD breakup. Erick also speaks about a grocery list of hits, album cuts, and remixes from the 1990s and 2000s. This conversation intersects with stories about LL Cool J, Re…

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Erick Sermon Part 1
Jan. 1, 2025

Erick Sermon Part 1

Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours in the closing days of 2024. In Part 1 of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. & Rakim, and discusses where the melodic Funk in his music comes from. This…

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James "JT" Taylor
Dec. 25, 2024

James "JT" Taylor

James "JT" Taylor joins Questlove and Suga Steve to revisit his upbringing and two decades with Kool & The Gang. JT details arriving with the legendary Funk-Jazz band to help them reach new plateaus with hit songs including "Celebration," "Ladies Night," "Joanna," and more. This conversation also t…

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Historical Records: Claudette Colvin (feat. Roxane Gay)
Dec. 20, 2024

Historical Records: Claudette Colvin (feat. Roxane Gay)

Nimene creates a stirring hip-hop track about the civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, who, as a teenager, refused to give up her seat on an Alabama city bus months before Rosa Parks’ famous protest. Featuring an interview...

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Adam "AdRock" Horovitz
Dec. 18, 2024

Adam "AdRock" Horovitz

Adam Horovitz of the Beastie Boys joins Questlove Supreme to discuss his incredible journey. This conversation includes AdRock looking back to the early days of the Beasties and how the Punk band made an authentic and passion-fueled segue into Hip Hop. AdRock also speaks about his distinct voice, a…

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Bilal
Dec. 11, 2024

Bilal

Bilal sits down with Questlove Supreme and shares his story. The Philadelphia native's complex upbringing and schooling explains why he is a true original, from Jazz scatting to his raw Soul vocals. The guest who recent released Adjust Brightness recalls working with Dr. Dre, Beyoncé, and Kendrick …

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