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Questlove Supreme

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Mar 14, 2025 • 32min

Historical Records: Judy Heumann (feat. Ali Stroker and Jenna Bainbridge)

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 Tony Award-winning actor Ali Stroker and a 14 year old named Elizabeth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 3min

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 reflections from Questlove.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 44min

QLS Classic: Remembering Roy Ayers

The music community suffered a giant loss this week with the passing of Roy Ayers. In 2017, Roy returned to Electric Lady Studios to sit down with Questlove Supreme. Ahmir adds some reflections and stories about his experience with Roy, as this conversation provides extra insight into the Jazz-Funk pioneer. In this special chat, Roy spoke about his early days in South Central Los Angeles, the strange way Miles Davis had of saying hello, why Electric Lady was the right home, plus so much more.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 32min

Historical Records: Mary Golda Ross (feat. Crystle Lightning and Kristina Halona)

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 of the Navajo Nation, and Vivian, an Odawa and Haudenosaunee 8 year old from Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 50min

QLS Classic: Bonnie Raitt

Celebrate Women's History Month with this stellar 2022 conversation with the LEGENDARY Bonnie Raitt. The Grammy Award winner discusses continuing Blues traditions and ensuring the pioneers got paid. She recalls some experiences of making a 50-plus-year career in at least one previously male-dominated genre. Bonnie also explains why she cannot perform a show without playing one of her most impactful hits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 34min

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, and others highlight the progress, impact, and accomplishments of so many. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 35min

QLS Classic: Deon Cole

Actor, writer and comedian Deon Cole talks about his show Black-ish, the art of the stolen joke and his time writing for Conan and The Tonight Show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 32min

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. Featuring an interview between former NBA star Jalen Rose and a 14 year old basketball fan from Detroit named Messiah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 54min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 21min

QLS Classic: Melba Moore

This episode of Questlove Supreme lands Quest and Team Supreme in the presence of the great Melba Moore. Not many people can claim their career began with winning a Tony Award. Melba Moore can, having STARTED her career on Broadway to become an essential voice in R&B music. Her musical journey has been like no other, providing a different kind of blueprint toward success sought by most and she's still on it! So many lessons and great stories. You don't want to miss this one! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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