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The Robert Townsend Interview (Pt 1)
My brother recommended this podcast at the top of the year. I can’t get enough. I loved the LL, Mos Def, and Doug E. Fresh interviews. When I started listening to this Robert Townsend interview I even more wowed. I freaking love this podcast. You all are knowledgeable and Stan out just like the audience. I can’t get enough. Keep them coming yall!

Congrats on your Oscar!
Thank you for being the music historian you are and for highlighting African American contributions to the fabric of and influence to American and world music. Your work is very important and appreciated. 1.23.2024 I am so glad you folk are actually coming back with new material. I had cut the cord permanently. I happened to check in after a long absence and I was pleasantly surprised to listen to an episode the other day and that was refreshing. I was to yell out, “I know you’re busy, kudos to that, but you got a following and where you been, what are we to do but leave”?! No, I refuse to listen to archival episodes!

A Comment
Good morning, one of your latest guests, Paradise Gray, around the 16:33 mark of the first episode positively identified a person that commonly is called by a previous name and i have never heard it before on any platform. Thank you.

Andre 3000 and Prince
Loved the Andre 3000 interview. And the encounter with Prince at a club on Sunset - it was the Mondrian Hotel. My friends and I were there. We were leaving and noticed Andre 3000 walking in. So we turned right back around and went back into the club. The DJ was playing Hey Ya as he walked in. And not long after than we saw Prince sitting at a table with his wife. A bodyguard was standing in front of the table. The most random, awesome night!

Do you want more???
It’s so strange that I played the background when I was on tour with you and LL Cool J tried Paul quest, de la soul… I remember at the house of blues on Sunset. You were the only person that signed my vinyl record, and I still have that vinyl record with the ticket stub inside that vinyl record in my storage unit and circle With tribe called quest I’m going to shop at Bankhead mall and having somebody introduce me to fife dog… I’m learning so much about music listening to this podcast and at the same time I regret not bringing all my albums for you guys to sign!!! but at least in my storage unit I have an unmoor shirt signed by all the members of tribe, called quest on the tour. keep doing what you’re doing bro you’re teaching us and killing it on all levels.

Missing The Obvious
How do you have Shanice and Tracie Spencer on TOGETHER and don't ask about their respective Family Matters episodes??

Favorite podcast! But……
I wish Quest would let his guests fully answer questions and allow his cohosts to ask their own query without interrupting and side eyeing the observations that they have. The listeners are also music nerds too, and it’s hard to be all ears when this happens. Yes, the podcast is an organic thing and yes, pure excitement about all things music and art with the best of the best cannot be contained when certain guests come on, but pleassse for the love of whipped cream, stop interrupting. PLEASE. Other than that, I learn something new every time - a certain chord, shady business deals, how an obscure ad lib was created or what gear and instruments were used to make the best music.

Great show
Love this show and although its mainly a hip hop show i really appreciate the diversity of the guest. Although this wont get read i think Anderson.Paak would make a great guest...one drummer interviewing another.

In response to that “annoying” woman
Her name is Laiya so if you’re going to insult her, at least say her name. For the record, she’s NOT annoying, she’s just too much for you to handle and that’s ok. I’m sure there’s a support group out there for folks like you. Now on to the podcast. This is GOLD. So much knowledge but packaged in a way that’s easily digestible. I never leave a podcast feeling like it was too long or anything like that. EVERYONE adds something special to this show and I’m blessed to have found it. Keep on keepin on!

Music saved my life again
Awesome podcast, perfect timing, but wish I discovered it sooner. Underrated pod, 10/10.

Best out right now
This podcast is a music nerds dream

The Ish!
This is the best podcast ever! If you aren’t learning something new, you’re laughing. Love!

LOVED the President Bill Clinton interview!
He is such a colorful (pardon the pun) person and I was inspired by his storytelling. Obviously only the tip of the iceberg was uncovered! Loved it!

Ugh this was a good time for
Use this for the day before the day of your work day at work so you have a good time at your house to get a job and a few hours to get a new

The Pod is top shelf
I’ve listen to all but one show. Now I’m skipping the Dollar Bill President 3 Strikes episode.

I Learn so much
QuestLove Supreme is awesome. I always learn much. I love the stories of how the music was made. I love this podcast very much.

What a podcast should be on every level
I love it here! Everything about these interviews and interactions and All of the peoples!

Great Podcast But…..
This is a great podcast but the female on the podcast is annoying. She is overly loud and talks over everyone. It’s VERY Annoying and as I read other comments I’m glad I’m not the only person that feels this way. Why is she here again? Please ask her to stop and chill out or remove her from the podcast.

Jimmy Jam is the best episode!
Still looking for an episode to top Jimmy Jam, but overall, it’s a great podcast for music lovers and historians and those who like a great story.

My 4- star reason
Laiyah has got to go! She will interrupt with nonsense and then be like “oh oops nevermind” so irritating! And Quest, as you interject with your own experiences, sometimes they are so long-winded… I’ve forgotten the original topic!

Give thanks!
This is a specific review for the Taboo episode… Wow, I can’t share how refreshing it is to hear men of color speaking openly about their physical health and relating as HUMAN BEINGS and BROTHERS! Please don’t underestimate the impact of sharing this dialogue. Thank you thank you!

Great podcast!
Love this podcast! Love all the guests and episodes. Laiya genuinely annoys me, but I still listen weekly.

QLS
Greatest Pod on earth

Great Podcast
Some of favorite interviews include: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dallas Austin, Jimmy Jam, & Jennifer Lewis

Inspirational
I love this podcast so much! I’m a music nerd and I love all aspects of the show! I actually pattern some of my own podcast on this one. I love the Jesse Johnson, Jimmy Jam, Mc Serch and Biz Markie episodes.

Love it
Top 2 Patrice Rushen , Greg Phillinganes

jazz lover
That Wayne Shorter episode is a treasure.

Great Podcast and I Am a Consistent Listener
I have a been Roots fan for decades. I was thrilled when Questlove/Amir began this podcast and I thoroughly enjoy the dynamics each of the cohosts bring to the show(Laiya, Phonte, Sugar, Boss Bill, and Unpaid Bill). In addition, I am a huge music fan of all genres so I enjoy learning from the guests while they converse about the various aspects of the business. I would only offer one suggestion for Questlove: Quest, please allow your guests to finish their thoughts before interrupting them to ask another question. The guests will be starting to comment or answer the previous question with an interesting point and you will interrupt them. I’m sure it’s from the excitement of them being on the show but your listeners would like for the guest to finish their thoughts. Sometimes you or the guest will circle back to what they were going to say. But, other times, it doesn’t happen and your listeners will have missed a gem of an opportunity to hear another aspect of their career and/or life. Please consider my humble suggestion. Keep up the great work!! Thank you

Alan Leeds is Legendary!
This Alan Leeds trilogy is everything! The man is a walking, talking music history book and the JB stories are classic. Note- People attending shows at the Apollo (where JB recorded his live albums) during mid-day, mid-week hours might be those who worked on the weekends and had a weekday off. Some had to catch a show while the children were in school. Mondays, for example, were for service workers like beauticians, waiters, theatre ushers, etc. These workers provided the services that most people sought on the weekends. For their benefit, places like the Apollo had a variety of hours. Not the best business model after a while but that’s how it was up until the mid-late 1960s.