
Questlove Supreme
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.
Latest episodes

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.

May 19, 2025 • 2h 4min
QLS Classic: Musiq Soulchild
Musiq Soulchild, one of the most consistent R&B/Soul artists in the last 20 years, talks about his experiences in the music industry, the impact of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' on street vendors, exploring new creative territories, miscommunications and frustrations, adjusting to life pre-COVID, and the challenges of finding an authentic name.

May 12, 2025 • 1h 13min
QLS Classic: Ben Vereen
In 2024, Ben Vereen joined Questlove Supreme with his daughter Kabara. Quest' recently called this one of the most powerful QLS episodes in the show's history. What began as a conversation about a legendary, award-winning career in theater, film, and television organically went someplace much deeper. Ben Vereen shared discoveries about his identity and traces his knowledge of self while speaking about Roots, Sweet Charity, and his unforgettable appearance on The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. This QLS episode is a powder keg of emotions, realizations, and timely calls for history and truth from one of our great elders, who is finishing his memoir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2025 • 2h 4min
QLS Classic: Dr. Mathew Knowles
In last month’s QLS Reunion Finale, Questlove named the 2021 conversation with Dr. Mathew Knowles as one of the podcast’s most meaningful. So let's revisit it. You may think you know the story of this Alabama native who rose above segregation to thrive in corporate America and later as a powerhouse music executive—but there’s so much more. Listen in for an honest, insightful conversation on the evolution of Dr. Mathew Knowles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale Part 2
Part 2 of the Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale is a celebration of growth, gratitude, and the evolution of Team Supreme. The cohosts reflect on a decade of conversations, chemistry, and collaboration. Suga Steve serenades the crew with a heartfelt karaoke tribute. Phonte opens up about stepping away from recent episodes. Laiya explains how her radio roots helped shape and inform QLS shortly after it launched. Unpaid Bill shares his journey from guest to cohost, and Questlove speaks candidly about the challenges of working closely with friends. This is a joyful farewell to an award-winning squad whose voices, stories, and laughs helped make QLS one of its era's most unique and enduring podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 44min
QLS Classic: Cree Summer
Guest Cree Summer, actress and singer, talks about her time on A Different World, the Kravitz family contributions to her music career, and being the voice of Penny from Inspector Gadget. Hosts discuss playful words and rhymes, developing characteristics for voiceover characters, auditioning in LA, reminiscing about Shaza from a past episode, relationships, reality shows, lack of representation in voiceover industry, and analyzing the portrayal of Meg in a TV show. Exciting and engaging conversation!

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale Part 1
The five hosts of Questlove Supreme reunite in the studio for a special reason. Just days ago, Phonte, Laiya, Suga Steve, and Unpaid Bill joined Questlove to announce some significant changes. In Part 1 of this joyful trip down memory lane, the co-hosts become the guests, sharing musical memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and confirming the existence of a few long-lost, unreleased episodes from the QLS vault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 14min
QLS Classic: Sam Pollard
This week's Questlove Supreme guest is known for producing, editing and directing some of the most impactful movies of our time both scripted and unscripted. From Eyes on the Prize to Style Wars, several Spike Lee movies in between, numerous documentaries including his current project, MLK/FBI and most importantly to this podcast Hookers at the Point, Sam has touched it all. Listen as Quest and Team Supreme dive into the life and times of Sam Pollard. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.