Authors Episodes

New York Times best-selling author, musician, and activist Kathleen Hanna discusses her new memoir, Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk. In a special one-on-one with Questlove, Kathleen also details her passion for records, complicated views on fame and success, and the power of No. In their fir…

Jonathan Shecter, aka Shecky Green, is the founding Editor-in-Chief of The Source magazine and its co-creator. In part 1 of this special interview, Jonathan recalls his 1980s Philadelphia childhood, Rap dreams, and working at radio staple Power 99. Shecky details The Source's early years and how th…

Twenty-five years after "You Got Me," Eve and Questlove have an in-depth conversation alongside Team Supreme. The Grammy-winning, chart-topping Hip-Hop artist is joined by author and historian Kathy Iandoli to discuss her new memoir Who's That Girl? The discussion traces Eve's steps from West Phila…

In one of the most requested episodes, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter sits down with Questlove Supreme. Tariq discusses how he approached penning his new memoir, The Upcycled Self. In the process, Ahmir and Tariq also open up about how they have separated brotherhood and business. Meanwhile, Team Su…

In a special one-on-one episode, Ben Greenman sits down with longtime writing collaborator Questlove. Having just published the Sly Stone memoir Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) alongside the music legend, Ben speaks about the process. He and Quest' compare their favorite songs in an episode…

Established as a king of comedy and a leader in film, television, and hosting, Cedric The Entertainer has added novelist to his resume. Cedric speaks about his debut novel Flipping Boxcars, his career journey, as well as the origins of his latest pivot in a funny and thoughtful episode of Questlove…

Angie Martinez links with Questlove Supreme in New York City. "The Voice Of New York" speaks candidly about her upbringing, a fearless passion for Hip-Hop, and career expansion throughout the last 30 years. Along the way, Angie recalls her unique vantage point for the JAY-Z and Nas radio battle, so…