Questlove Supreme
iHeartPodcasts
Questlove Supreme is a fun, irreverent and educational weekly podcast that digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons in a way that only Questlove and Team Supreme can deliver. Led by Each episode is driven by conversation ranging from the guest’s origins (along with a few never-before-revealed secrets to their success) to their life passions and current projects. This is not your typical interview show. This is about legends and legends in the making bringing their legacy to life in their own words. Previous guests have included Usher, Michelle Obama, Chris Rock, Steve Miller, Maya Rudolph, Weird Al, Chaka Khan, Babyface and many more.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Aug 18, 2025 • 2h 46min
QLS Classic: Ray Parker Jr.
Ray Parker Jr., musician and songwriter, shares stories about working with Stevie Wonder and Prince, his experiences touring with the Rolling Stones, finding motivation in difficult times, the emotional impact of his music, and the controversy surrounding the Ghostbusters theme song.
Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 37min
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 privacy information.
Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 56min
QLS Classic: Jon Batiste
Musician Jon Batiste joins Team Supreme to rehash his journey from small-town Louisiana to Musical Director of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 • 2h 55min
QLS Classic: DJ Premier
Houston's very own DJ Premier talks about how he got his name, what it was like to leave Texas to make it in NYC and how he found musical enlightenment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 55min
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-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 7, 2025 • 2h 7min
QLS Classic: Lalah Hathaway
Grammy winning singer Lalah Hathaway talks about carrying on her father Donny's legacy, working with Prince, singing overtones like it's no big deal and her deep love of video games (plus, loads of Words of Wisdom with Suga Steve). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 34min
QLS Classic: Ty Dolla $ign
Singer, songwriter and producer Ty Dolla $ign shares some of his words of wisdom and talks growing up in the L.A. music scene, his creative process and working with everyone from Babyface and Skrillex to up-and-comer Tish Hyman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2025 • 1h 41min
QLS Classic: Kathryn Bigelow
Powerhouse director, producer and writer Kathryn Bigelow talks about the craft of filmmaking, treading tense racial waters Detroit, and what it was like to be the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 51min
QLS Classic: Marsha Ambrosius
Singer/songwriter Marsha Ambrosius stops by to talk about everything from working with Michael Jackson and Dr Dre to how we've been pronouncing her name wrong all of these years! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2025 • 2h 1min
QLS Classic: Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph, actress and musician, discusses her famous parents, her musical ambitions, time on SNL, health concerns, working in Atlanta, Minnie Riperton's vocal range, childhood memories, connection to 'Too Many Colors', visiting Paisley Park, personal stories, collaboration with Fonte Coleman, touring with the Hayden Triplets, finding her voice as a singer, and lighthearted banter.
