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The Questlove Show

The Questlove Show

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The Questlove Show builds on the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast, bringing listeners into intimate, one-on-one conversations with peers, influences, and friends. Hosted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, each episode uncovers the unexpected — from morning rituals and hidden talents to the art and experiences that shaped a guest’s journey. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, always curious, QLS offers rare insight into leaders in music, film, television, comedy, literature, mental health, and beyond. It’s a fresh, unpredictable spin from a trusted source — a place where randomness is encouraged, tangents are welcomed, and conversations are anything but ordinary.

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Episodes
  • Questlove Salutes Sinners
    Mar 25 2026

    In this mini episode of The Questlove Show, Questlove talks with producer "Cousin Jake" in a salute to Sinners, and revisits his early-season conversation with (now Oscar-winning) cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, exploring how 70mm projection, sound, lighting, and film stock shape his emotional connection to movies. He breaks down his knack for spotting award-worthy performances and explains why he’s now deeply invested in everyone involved with Sinners.

    The mini closes with a detour into the Blues genre, D'Angelo, and B.B. King’s Live at Cook County Jail.

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    18 mins
  • Padma Lakshmi
    Mar 23 2026

    Join Questlove as he sits down with friend Padma Lakshmi for a funny, sharp, and intimate conversation on food, culture, and reinvention. Padma revisits her New York City childhood, makes the case for Queens as the city’s true food capital, and shares her ultimate snack kryptonites. She also opens up about stepping away from a show she helped build into a powerhouse to launch America’s Culinary Cup from the ground up—and why she’s fully in her “zero effs” era.

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    50 mins
  • QLS Classic: Jerrod Carmichael
    Jun 20 2022

    Comedian, actor and writer Jerrod Carmichael talks about how came into the L.A. comedy scene, his distaste for the audition process and shares some of the tricks he uses to make his work special.

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    1 hr and 32 mins

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Excellent show!! I love his casts and their music knowledge!!! Great interaction with the guests.

LOVE THE QUESTLOVE PODCAST!!

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Great questions with a nice feeling of reverence for the guest. Always nice to hear another episode of QS. Episode length is just right. I'll keep listening!

Great Interview

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First time listener I really enjoyed getting to know more about phenomenal Ms Cathy Hughes

Flowers are for now, empires are for generations.

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I love every episode of The QLS, the crew is always dope. I especially love that they do all genres of music. There are always great stories by the guests, I love it all!

The best podcast for learning!

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Excellent. I am so inspired and moving forward to work on my life. Everyone must listen to this.

I'm inspired to be and do more with my life.

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