The Questlove Show

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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Every guest on The Questlove Show

300 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Lena Waithe

   QLS Classic: Lena Waithe · Feb 2026

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   Jamie Lee Curtis

   Jamie Lee Curtis · Mar 2026

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   Spike Lee

   QLS Classic: Spike Lee (Part 2) · 3 episodes

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   Mike Birbiglia

   QLS Classic: Mike Birbiglia · Sep 2025

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   Chris Hayes

   QLS Classic: Chris Hayes · Jan 2025

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   Chelsea Handler

   Chelsea Handler · Nov 2025

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   Anthony Mackie

   Questlove Supreme: Anthony Mackie · Apr 2021

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   Chris Robinson

   Questlove Supreme: Chris Robinson Part 2 · 2 episodes

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9. —
   Roxane Gay

   Historical Records: Claudette Colvin (feat. Roxane Gay) · Dec 2024

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    Rick Rubin

    Questlove Supreme: Rick Rubin · Jul 2020

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    Malcolm Gladwell

    Malcolm Gladwell · Dec 2025

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    Tracee Ellis Ross

    QLS Classic: Tracee Ellis Ross · Apr 2025

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    Maya Rudolph

    QLS Classic: Maya Rudolph · Jun 2025

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    Alicia Keys

    Questlove Supreme: Alicia Keys · Sep 2020

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    John Oliver

    QLS Classic: John Oliver · Sep 2022

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    Ronan Farrow

    QLS Classic: Ronan Farrow · Sep 2022

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17. —
    John Legend

    Questlove Supreme: John Legend (Part 1) · Apr 2020

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    Jimmy Fallon

    QLS Classic: Jimmy Fallon · 2 episodes

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    Joy Reid

    Questlove Supreme: Joy Reid · Nov 2020

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    Darius Rucker

    QLS Classic: Darius Rucker · Aug 2024

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21. —
    Stacey Abrams

    Questlove Supreme: Stacey Abrams · Oct 2022

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    Seth Rogen

    QLS Classic: Seth Rogen · Aug 2026

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    Roy Wood Jr

    QLS Classic: 2017 Year in Review with Roy Wood Jr. · Jan 2023

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    Gary Clark Jr

    QLS Classic: Gary Clark Jr. · Jun 2026

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25. —
    Open Mike Eagle

    Questlove & Open Mike Eagle Talk About Soundtracks · 6 episodes

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    Kathleen Hanna

    Questlove Supreme: Kathleen Hanna · Nov 2024

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27. —
    Wayne Brady

    Black Music Month: Wayne Brady Part 2 · 2 episodes

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    Jerrod Carmichael

    QLS Classic: Jerrod Carmichael · Mar 2026

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    Michael Che

    QLS Classic: Michael Che · Apr 2025

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    Bonnie Raitt

    QLS Classic: Bonnie Raitt · Mar 2025

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    Sam Jay

    Questlove Supreme: Sam Jay · May 2023

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    Steve Miller

    QLS Classic: Steve Miller · Nov 2025

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33. —
    Bootsy Collins

    QLS Classic: Bootsy Collins (Part 2) · 2 episodes

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    John Densmore

    QLS Classic: John Densmore · Aug 2026

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    Cecily Strong

    Questlove Supreme: Cecily Strong · Jan 2020

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    Brittany Howard

    Questlove Supreme: Brittany Howard · Mar 2024

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    Joan Jett

    Questlove Supreme: Joan Jett · May 2022

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    Gina Rodriguez

    QLS Classic: A Very Gina Rodriguez Christmas · Dec 2021

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    Bruce Springsteen

    Questlove Supreme: Bruce Springsteen · Nov 2022

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    Sam Pollard

    QLS Classic: Sam Pollard · Apr 2025

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