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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   Chris Schwartz

   QLS Classic: Chris Schwartz · Oct 2024

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   Christopher Cross

   Christopher Cross · May 2026

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   Chuck D

   Chuck D · Jun 2026

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   Chuck Rainey
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   Cindy Blackman Santana

   Questlove Supreme: Cindy Blackman Santana · Oct 2024

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   Colin Kaepernick

   Colin Kaepernick · Feb 2026

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   Cree Summer

   QLS Classic: Cree Summer · Apr 2025

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   Crystle Lightning

   Historical Records: Mary Golda Ross (feat. Crystle Lightning and Kristina Halona) · Mar 2025

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   DJ Cash Money

   DJ Cash Money Backstage At The Roots Picnic · Aug 2026

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    DJ Clark Kent

    QLS Classic: DJ Clark Kent · Apr 2026

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    DJ Drama

    QLS Classic: DJ Drama Part 2 · 2 episodes

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    DJ Muggs

    DJ Muggs · Jul 2026

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    DJ Premier

    QLS Classic: DJ Premier · Jul 2025

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    Da Beatminerz

    Questlove Supreme: Da Beatminerz · Apr 2024

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    Dallas Austin

    Questlove Supreme: Dallas Austin Part 2 · 2 episodes

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    Danyel Smith

    Questlove Supreme: Danyel Smith · Jul 2022

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    Dave Matthews

    QLS Classic: Dave Matthews · May 2026

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    David Murray

    Questlove Supreme: David Murray · Aug 2024

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    David Porter

    QLS Classic: David Porter · Jun 2026

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    Dawnn Lewis

    Questlove Supreme: Dawnn Lewis · Apr 2020

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    Deniece Williams

    Questlove Supreme: Deniece Williams · Mar 2022

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    Diamond D

    Questlove Supreme: Diamond D · Dec 2022

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    Donnie Simpson

    Black Music Month QLS Classic: Donnie Simpson · Jun 2024

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    Doug E. Fresh

    QLS Classic: Doug E. Fresh Part 2 · 2 episodes

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    Dyana Williams

    Black Music Month QLS Classic: Dyana Williams · Jun 2024

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    Ed Eckstine

    Questlove Supreme: Ed Eckstine · Feb 2024

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    El DeBarge

    Questlove Supreme: El DeBarge · Jun 2021

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    Eric Benét

    Eric Benét · Aug 2026

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    Eric Roberson

    Questlove Supreme: Eric Roberson Part 2 · 2 episodes

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    Erick Sermon

    Questlove Supreme: Erick Sermon Part 2 · 2 episodes

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    Erika Alexander

    Questlove Supreme: Erika Alexander Part 2 · 2 episodes

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    Faith Newman

    QLS Classic: Faith Newman · Jul 2022

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    Fergie L. Philippe

    Historical Records: Josh Gibson (feat. Fergie L. Philippe and Bob Kendrick) · Feb 2025

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    Fred Hammond

    QLS Classic: Fred Hammond Part 2 · 2 episodes

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    George Benson

    Questlove Supreme: George Benson · Jul 2024

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    George Faison

    Questlove Supreme: George Faison · Jul 2024

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    George Johnson

    QLS Classic: George Johnson · Sep 2023

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    Georgia Anne Muldrow

    Georgia Anne Muldrow On The Personal Origin Of "Stay Woke" · 2 episodes

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    Gilles Peterson

    QLS Classic: Gilles Peterson · Jul 2023

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    Greg Phillinganes

    QLS Classic: Greg Phillinganes Pt. 2 · 3 episodes

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