Episodes

Speaking with QLS to promote her new book Walking In My Joy: In These Streets, actress and author Jenifer Lewis gives Team Supreme raw and uncut jewels of wisdom. Questlove calls this a top-3 all-time guest interview, and you...

R&B legend, Jeffrey Osborne tells tales of drumming on Soul Train, touring with The Jacksons, and flying high, On The Wings of Love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress and author Jenifer Lewis gives Team Supreme jewels of wisdom from her life, career, and travels. Listen as this queen of multi-hyphenates commands our QLS stage. Questlove calls this a top-3 all-time guest interview, ...

Team Supreme is joined by Co-founder of Ruffhouse Records, Chris Schwartz. From the streets of Philly, to signing household names like Cypress Hill, Kriss Kross, The Fugees and even giving Quest his first internship, Chris br...

The third and final part of LA Reid's epic QLS interview covers the founding of LaFace Records and some rarely discussed history surrounding OutKast and TLC. LA also looks at his time leading Def Jam and identifying Rihanna a...

In Part 2 of LA Reid's comprehensive interview with Questlove Supreme, he recalls working with The Whispers, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first of L.A. Reid's 3-part QLS recalls his childhood in Cincinnati, playing the Indianapolis club circuit, working with Midnight Star, and meeting Babyface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Stoute joins Team Supreme for Questlove's centennial episode to discuss the world of music, commerce and if the two can coexist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and top music journalist Danyel Smith discusses her newest book, Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop. Speaking to Quest' and Team Supreme, Danyel shares some fascinating bits from the book, memo...

In part two of two, late-night comedy duo Desus and Mero sit down with Team Supreme to rehash their journey from Bodega Boys podcast to Showtime hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ne-Yo is one of the most accomplished songwriters of the last 20 years. He tells Questlove Supreme about his creative process, working with Beyoncé, and recalls a pivotal moment on Amateur Night At The Apollo. See omnystudio....

Late-night comedy duo Desus and Mero sit down with Team Supreme to rehash their journey from Bodega Boys podcast to Showtime hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Blackmon has carried funk music across generations. He tells Questlove Supreme about his role as a visionary, piloting Cameo's transition from the '70s into the '80s, and connecting Bobby Brown and Teddy Riley. See omny...

Producer, rapper and hip hop legend Pete Rock talks about his deep knowledge of music, recording and the art of sampling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a rare conversation, TC speaks with QLS about meeting his idol, Whitney Houston, working with Prince and overcoming the pressures of child stardom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith Newman is the A&R who signed Nas and helped create the runway for Illmatic. She joins Questlove Supreme to discuss her time at Def Jam, Columbia, and working with UGK and Too Short at Jive. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Legendary prodigy drummer and visionary Terri Lyne Carrington shares her stories of being a confident child amongst the greats. She breaks down earning the respect of the architects of Jazz, working on the Arsenio Hall Show, ...

American jazz virtuoso and bassist Christian McBride talks about playing with Miles Davis as a high schooler, the "ins and outs" of his craft and how he got himself all tangled up in James Brown's world. See omnystudio.com/li...

The creator and show-runner of A Black Lady Sketch Show discusses her all-Black writer's room, the rising star power of her costars, and who she wants next. As a matter of fact, Questlove helps her make a pitch to a …

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. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Rick Astley tells Questlove Supreme about rekindling an appreciation for his biggest hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up." He also discusses leaving the industry for over a decade, saving money, and discovering the Rick-Roll from a...

The masterminds behind Top Shelf 1988 join Team Supreme to discuss the most transformative year in hip-hop history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questlove Supreme interviews a true living legend of sound. Wayne Shorter tells Team Supreme about his time with Weather Report, The Jazz Messengers, and Miles Davis. Wayne also speaks about his earliest music memories and hi...

Star of Sorry to Bother You and Creed holds court about falling into acting, social activism, potato salad, Philly cheesesteaks and goat love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.