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.
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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.
May 28, 2025 • 2h 3min
Questlove Supreme Presents: May Flowers Part 2
Questlove Supreme has always been committed to giving flowers to the artists who inspire us — whether they’re household names or unsung innovators shaping culture behind the scenes. Following last week’s Part 1 compilation, a two-hour Part 2 continues the celebration, this time with a focus on some of our favorites, with a special emphasis on Hip-Hop innovators. These moments highlight the voices and visionaries who’ve changed the game — and who deserve to hear their impact while they can still feel it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 26, 2025 • 1h 42min
QLS Classic: Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter
Tariq Trotter discusses penning his memoir, separating brotherhood and business with Questlove. They talk about beats, rhymes, and life, reflect on personal experiences and family entitlement, and share musician's perspectives on hotel stays and parenting challenges. Additionally, they discuss the pressure of preparing for a performance in New York and their unexpected experiences with movies and music.
May 21, 2025 • 58min
Questlove Supreme Presents: May Flowers Part 1
From the start, Questlove Supreme has been about giving legends their flowers and celebrating their impact. This podcast has always leaned more “thank ya” than “gotcha!” Questlove looks back through the archives to spotlight some of the most memorable moments where we gave some thoughtful and unique flowers to those who deserve them—at times while they can still smell them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
