Questlove Supreme
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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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Jun 19, 2023 • 2h 33min
QLS Classic: Roots Picnic 2016 Pt. 1
Recorded from the 2016 Roots Picnic in NYC: Part I features appearances from X-Ambassadors, Stretch and Bobbito, and Lady Leshurr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2023 • 45min
QLS Live From The 2023 Roots Picnic
Team Supreme kicks it at the 2023 Roots Picnic. Recorded on stage at Philadelphia's Mann Center, this episode features some guest roll calls, thoughtful questions from a live audience, and an impromptu appearance by a friend of the show, Donald, from the band Khruangbin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 49min
QLS Classic: Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union, actress and sexual assault activist, opens up about her role in Being Mary Jane, her activism work, and her new book. The hosts discuss casting challenges, the Midwest music scene, and funny stories of bad deals. They also delve into the impact of the #MeToo movement and trials of individuals like R. Kelly and Nate Parker.
Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 13min
The QLS Pilot: From The Vaults
Travel back to 2016 to experience the never-before-heard pilot episode of Questlove Supreme. Ahmir, Phonte, Boss Bill, and Suga Steve interviewed the award-winning producer, musician, and songwriter Bill Sherman. By the end of this loose and funny discussion, "Unpaid Bill" was part of the Team Supreme family—even if he did not know it yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023 • 52min
Lisa Cortés Part 2
Part 2 of the Questlove Supreme in-studio discussion with award-winning filmmaker and former record executive Lisa Cortés. Lisa recalls her career pivot from being a music executive with dreams of singing to becoming a filmmaker who learned every step of the process. After discussing working on Monster's Ball and Precious, Lisa opens up about his newest project, Little Richard: I Am Everything. Team Supreme and Lisa discuss Little Richard as a trailblazer, a pioneer, and a complex legend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2023 • 42min
Lisa Cortés Part 1
Award-winning filmmaker and former record executive Lisa Cortés joins Questlove Supreme for an in-studio conversation in New York City. Cortés recalls her musical upbringing and serendipitous beginnings at Def Jam Records and, eventually, the Mercury Records executive team. Here is a two-parter not to be missed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2023 • 1h 13min
Sam Jay
Comedian Sam Jay joins QLS in New York City for an elevated discussion about Boston being the white Atlanta, getting onto Saturday Night Live, and her upcoming standup special. This one is a lighthearted hang between friends who love to laugh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2023 • 1h 36min
QLS Classic: Jack White
Musician, songwriter and producer Jack White talks about how music kept him from the priesthood, his love of analog recording technology and the Amy Winehouse duet that never was. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2023 • 42min
Charlamagne Tha God Pt. 2
In Part 2 of Charlamagne Tha God's sitdown interview with Questlove Supreme, the media leader remembers his famed Birdman video being an inflection point for The Breakfast Club. Charlamagne discusses expanding into podcasting as both a voice and an entrepreneur and his relationship with fame and family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2023 • 52min
Charlamagne Tha God Pt.1
Charlamagne Tha God discusses his vision, career, and everyday life with Questlove Supreme. They explore the impact of social media on privacy, digital removal of content, and the use of AI to create fake content. They also reflect on their radio careers, being fired, and the lessons learned from those experiences.
