Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Eric Benét looks back on his teen years making burgers and tacos in Milwaukee before his Questlove Show interview turns to bedroom posters—and poses—a shared appreciation for Steely Dan, especially Donald Fagen’s album The Nightfly, and the need for more songs in shuffle rotation. Eric's latest single, "Who's Gonna Save Us," [beacons.ai/ericbenet?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadBTfG-O5rMyVsP-R36A-pStRo315SxYtHyEkkCmN8G13bzJvH5wCJLrwL7pQ_aem_SYobIKfO1tgZRk3TSONinA] is available now.
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Eric Benét looks back on his teen years making burgers and tacos in Milwaukee before his Questlove Show interview turns to bedroom posters—and poses—a shared appreciation for Steely Dan, especially Donald Fagen’s album The Nightfly, and the need for more songs in shuffle rotation. Eric's latest single, "Who's Gonna Save Us," [beacons.ai/ericbenet?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadBTfG-O5rMyVsP-R36A-pStRo315SxYtHyEkkCmN8G13bzJvH5wCJLrwL7pQ_aem_SYobIKfO1tgZRk3TSONinA] is available now.
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![Top 3 People That Inspired Joe Kay | Questlove Show #shorts
Questlove sits down with Soulection [https://www.soulection.com/] founder Joe Kay live backstage at the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The conversation traces the origins of a global movement that grew from zip files and SoundCloud posts into a worldwide community. Joe reflects on his earliest musical memories—from family deep cuts and white-label promos to discovering J Dilla—and how those influences helped shape the unmistakable Soulection sound.
He and Questlove dig into the craft of DJing, from set architecture and “go-to” records to reading the room and balancing nostalgia with discovery. Joe also explains why he left Los Angeles for Miami in search of a new international energy. Along the way, they explore the role of curators as culture-shapers, the artists Soulection helped amplify—from Brent Faiyaz to Kaytranada—and what it takes to build a movement that still feels fresh 15 years in.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #Joe #JoeKay Top 3 People That Inspired Joe Kay | Questlove Show #shorts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H1o6mO-qLR0/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Teacher that Changed Angela Nissel | Questlove Show #shorts
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Angela Nissel joins Questlove for a deeply funny and moving conversation about growing up in Southwest Philly, breaking into television, and navigating grief after losing her mother—the subject of her new memoir, Good Grief, Pass The Bread, Mom Is Dead
The longtime friends revisit their wild early days together, from telemarketing gigs and busted cars to building Okayplayer and discovering the early internet, while unpacking people-pleasing, therapy, and late-in-life self-discovery. Angela opens up about caregiving, moving her mother to Los Angeles, surviving Hollywood burnout, and rediscovering who she is beyond work—all with the sharp wit that helped shape shows like Scrubs and The Boondocks.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #AngelaNissel #writer #screenwriting #memoir The Teacher that Changed Angela Nissel | Questlove Show #shorts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HXw4CBkdDk8/mqdefault.jpg)

![Mickey Guyton Explains Why Country Still Won’t Fully Accept Black Women | Questlove Show
Mickey Guyton offers a candid perspective on the “Cowboy Carter moment” and how the country music industry has responded differently to Beyoncé, Post Malone, Shaboozey, and Lil Nas X. In her conversation with the Questlove Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhyYhUsVIy0], she also draws a connection between the treatment of Black women in country music and broader American politics.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #MickeyGuyton Mickey Guyton Explains Why Country Still Won’t Fully Accept Black Women | Questlove Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Il70-AuK5is/mqdefault.jpg)
![Vince Staples Nihilism 101 | The Questlove Show | Questlove Show
Vince Staples sits down with Questlove for a rare, unflinching conversation about community, survival, and growing as an artist without losing yourself. Speaking about his latest album, Crybaby [https://bodega.lomavistarecordings.com/collections/vince-staples], Vince shares hard-earned truths and wisdom from his life, cutting through myth and memory with his trademark clarity and dark humor.
The two artists explore happiness, death, faith, hobbies, and the music industry’s shifting gaze on Black artists—while tracing Vince’s journey from riding the bus to Hollywood studios to becoming one of musics sharpest minds.
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![Mickey Guyton on Performing for 150 Million Viewers in China | Questlove Show
Mickey Guyton breaks down how a random-sounding invite to a Chinese TV competition show transformed her career abroad. In part of her Questlove Show conversation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhyYhUsVIy0], she explains performing for 150 million viewers and what it means to pioneer Country music in a market where it basically didn’t exist.
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![Christipher Cross on the Questlove Show | Questlove Show #shorts
Christopher Cross joins Questlove in Hollywood for a deep musician-to-musician conversation about songwriting, studio craftsmanship, and surviving meteoric success. Cross reveals the true origin of Arthurs Theme (Best That You Can Do)and the outlaw mythology behind Ride Like the Wind, while recalling experiences like seeing Jimi Hendrix live, opening for Led Zeppelin, and singing background vocals with Carl Wilson. He breaks down the making of his classic debut album, his obsession with Steely Dan–level precision, and why his later records still matter deeply to him and his core fans. Along the way, Cross shares rare stories about Brian Wilsoan, Joni Mitchell, Michael McDonald, and Jimmy Page — plus the unforgettable Ginger Baker milk-and-ulcers story. Christopher Cross is currently on tour [https://www.christophercross.com/]
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #ChristopherCross Christipher Cross on the Questlove Show | Questlove Show #shorts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KRRmdMo1lwg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Kurt Loders First Writing Assignment | The Questlove Show
Legendary music journalist and MTV News icon Kurt Loder [https://x.com/kurt_loder] joins Questlove in the studio for a deep dive into the evolution of rock criticism, music journalism, and pop culture. Loder traces his journey from his early days covering Janis Joplin and Captain Beefheart to his era-defining work at Rolling Stone and MTV News, sharing firsthand memories of punk at CBGB, Prince, and the rise of Hip-Hop into the mainstream.
Kurt opens up about writing Rolling Stones first major Rap review, chronicling Tina Turners life and remarkable comeback in book form, and navigating the ethics, responsibility, and influence of the critics pen. Questlove and Loder also unpack the line between fandom and objectivity, the danger of snap judgments, and how artists like Prince, James Brown, and Joni Mitchell redefined the possibilities of pop music.
This episode is a masterclass in music history, criticism, and culture, told by one of the most trusted voices ever to cover it.
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![Ralph Johnson on Life in LA | Questlove Show
Earth, Wind & Fires Ralph Johnson sits down with Questlove for a wide-ranging conversation about the music, moments, and mindset that shaped one of the greatest bands of all time. From spinning Benny Goodman records as a kid and witnessing a transformative James Brown concert in 1966 to navigating Los Angeles during The Watts Riots, Ralph reflects on the experiences that set him on the path to becoming Earth, Wind & Fires legendary drummer. He also shares stories from the bands early hustle—playing legendary clubs, piling into station wagons, and chasing every opportunity—through their breakthrough audition for Clive Davis and the evolution into a groundbreaking live act known for its unforgettable blend of music, magic, choreography, and spectacle.
Along the way, Ralph discusses the artists who inspired him, his work producing noteworthy tracks outside of Earth, Wind & Fire, and Maurice Whites vision, spirituality, and enduring influence on the bands sound and philosophy. He also opens up about the groups 1983 breakup, the enduring legacy of songs like September, and what led him to write his memoir, Rhythm & Fire: A Life in Harmony with Earth, Wind & Fire [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rhythm-Fire/Ralph-Johnson/9798895151433]. The conversation, which also celebrates Quests latest documentary, Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. Thats The Weight of the World, closes with Ralph reflecting on why now felt like the right time to tell his story, as well as the passions—from cooking to art collecting—that continue to fuel his creativity today.
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![Earth Wind & Fires Ralph Johnson Shares the 3 Albums That Shaped His Drumming | Questlove Show
Ralph Johnson shares three albums (and a few others along the way) that he considers vanguards, especially as a drummer. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Questlove bond over their knowledge of Miles Davis catalog along the way. Ralph hosta a Jazz radio show at KUNV [https://spinitron.com/KUNV/show/289818/Jazz-Epicenter-6-7-with-Ralph-Johnson]. His memoir, Rhythm & Fire: A Life in Harmony with Earth, Wind & Fire [https://www.simonandschuster.com/book...] is out now. Earth Wind & Fires Ralph Johnson Shares the 3 Albums That Shaped His Drumming | Questlove Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LiILcI-yGsQ/mqdefault.jpg)
![From Brooklyn to CBS: Barry Manilow on His Early Rise | Questlove Show
Barry Manilow contrasts the Williamsburg of his youth—“a dump” where
simply getting home without being beaten up was a win—with the
gentrified Brooklyn neighborhood of today. He explains why Manhattan
is where his life truly began, particularly after landing at CBS. As
Manilow shares on The Questlove Show
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEp3UYshdCU], those early years in
Manhattan were where his career in music began to take flight.
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