The Questlove Show QLS Mini: Revisiting The Open Mike Eagle Episode
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Dec 27, 2025 Questlove shares his journey through pandemic podcast binges, recalling how he found Open Mike Eagle's show. He highlights his candid moments during their interview, linking them to his film work and a desire to preserve stories. An infamous Diddy tale adds spice, while Questlove praises Mike as hip hop's unofficial therapist. He also reflects on the pride of seeing Mike earn critical acclaim, revealing how it reignited his feelings about reviews. Dive into the nostalgia and connection that sparked this entertaining discussion!
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Accidental Discovery During The Pandemic
- Questlove discovered Open Mike Eagle during the pandemic by listening to Prince Paul's episode of "What Had Happened Was."
- The deep rabbit-hole conversations made Questlove hesitant but ultimately led to rich storytelling exchanges between them.
Sharing Stories To Preserve Memory
- Questlove opened up on Mike's podcast about many career moments because he feared forgetting details as he aged.
- He told what Mike calls the greatest story in the podcast: the Sean 'Diddy' Combs showdown.
Podcasts As Canon-Building Tools
- Questlove treats podcast conversations as a way to expand and document the cultural canon he cares about.
- He values deep, technical questions to bond and extract stories beyond casual small talk.