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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Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 56min
QLS Classic: Bob Power
Legendary producer, mixer and engineer Bob Power talks about what it was like to make some of the most iconic hip hop albums of our time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2022 • 2h 20min
DJ Clark Kent
DJ Clark Kent joins Questlove Supreme to discuss performing with Dana Dane, his incredible work with JAY-Z and Biggie Smalls, and signing Das EFX. The esteemed veteran also speaks about his fantastic sneaker collection and turning his passion into meaningful brand partnerships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2022 • 1h 56min
QLS Classic: Shep Gordon
Artist manager Shep Gordon shares behind-the-scenes stories about Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 60min
Ramon Hervey II
Ramon Hervey II is a manager, publicist, and trusted confident to heavyweights like Richard Pryor, Bette Midler, Little Richard, Quincy Jones, Don Cornelius, the Bee Gees, Herb Alpert, Andrae Crouch, Vanessa Williams, Rick James, Paul McCartney, Luther Vandross, Peter Frampton, James Caan, Aaliyah and more. He joins Questlove Supreme to talk about his experiences in the entertainment industry, and discuss his new book, The Fame Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2022 • 56min
Steve Rifkind Pt. 2
In Part 2 of the QLS interview, Steve Rifkind tells Team Supreme about giving Mobb Deep a second chance, discovering Akon, and how he has returned to the music business with the same passion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 26, 2022 • 2h 40min
QLS Classic: Steve Miller
Hall of Fame guitarist, singer and songwriter Steve Miller talks about the early lessons he learned from Les Paul and T Bone Walker, sitting in on an impromptu recording session with The Beatles and performing with greats like Chuck Berry, Sly Stone and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 15min
Steve Rifkind Pt. 1
LOUD Records founder Steve Rifkind sits down with Questlove Supreme. He speaks about growing up in the music industry, being around James Brown and Frankie Crocker, plus his time managing New Edition. In Part 1, the veteran record executive also discusses signing Wu-Tang Clan, Twista, and Tha Alkaholiks, as well as his complex relationship with Tupac ShakurSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 19, 2022 • 1h 10min
QLS Classic: Ronan Farrow
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Ronan Farrow speaks with Questlove Supreme about his book War On Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence. He also touches on growing up in a diverse family and his passion for bringing the truth to the light.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 49min
QLS Classic: John Oliver
English comedian, producer and late-night host John Oliver talks about the craft of being funny, the rigors of timely political commentary, what he's thinking about when he brushes his teeth and that time he pissed off a Chechen warlord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 7, 2022 • 44sec
A Quick Note from QLS
Hey QLS fam. We are taking two weeks to self-care and record some new Questlove Supreme interviews. Stay tuned for our return on September 21. We will continue re-releasing QLS Classics in the meantime, and make sure you check out our vast archives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
