Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 40 minutes ago
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 [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 music's sharpest minds.
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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 [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 music's sharpest minds.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #VinceStaple
![Thundercat | The Questlove Show
Thundercat joins Questlove for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation that traces his journey from Compton and church gigs to global stages with Flying Lotus, Mac Miller, and beyond. He breaks down the spiritual impact of MF DOOM, how mentors like Dazz Band affiliate Reggie Andrews and his musician parents shaped his ear. Thundercat reflects on surviving LA’s realities, finding creative family with Kamasi Washington and crew, and the role comics, anime, and Disneyland played in building his singular universe. He and Questlove compare Jazz upbringings, talk bass gods (Stanley vs. Jaco), grief and growth after losing collaborators, and the daily work of staying present in a chaotic world. Thundercats newest album, Distracted [https://thundercat.lnk.to/distracted?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnBl7vlwzb-SkhPTj6L2vbmkDUvUEfWSAHMaQaD7nvMUdPUz26X_a_ID1DGNY_aem_3LU8AfrAG7zohBJeEXg75g], is out now.
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![How Barry Manilow Decided to Become a Singer | Questlove Show #shorts
Barry Manilow pulls up to The Questlove Show for a rare, career-spanning conversation that begins with humble reflections on Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and ends with Hall of Fame accolades, classic jingles, and a recent victory over cancer. Ahmir and Barry trace his path from CBS mailroom kid to music director, arranger, and reluctant frontman who never saw himself as a singer. Manilow breaks down the craft of writing immortal ad hooks, the no-glam reality of the legendary Continental Baths, and why hell only write songs as a job now. Barry, who released his first album in 15 years, What A Time last month, also opens up about imposter syndrome and working with Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, and Ron Dante. This episode was taped in April 2026, before the passing of Clive Davis, Barry Manilows longtime collaborator, who is mentioned throughout the conversation. Manilow is on tour now [https://barrymanilow.com/], performing in arenas across the US and continuing his record-setting Las Vegas residency.
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![Fab 5 Freddy | The Questlove Show
Hip-hop visionary Fab 5 Freddy joins Questlove for a wide-ranging conversation tracing his journey from Bed-Stuys Hancock Street to the forefront of music, art, television, and culture. While discussing his memoir, Everybodys Fly [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775871/everybodys-fly-by-fab-5-freddy-with-mark-rozzo/], Fab reflects on Brooklyns mobile disco scene, the origins of sound system culture, graffitis transformation of subway cars into rolling art galleries, and the experiences that helped shape Hip-Hops foundation. He also revisits the enduring legacy of Wild Style and Yo! MTV Raps, sharing stories about bringing rap to mainstream television, introducing N.W.A to a national audience, directing a classic Snoop Dogg video, and championing groundbreaking artists as an executive. Along the way, Fab shines a light on the unsung heroes of the graffiti movement, recalls encounters with figures ranging from Malcolm X and Thelonious Monk to Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, and discusses how art, music, and advocacy continue to drive cultural change today.
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![The TV Show That Defined Angela Nissels Childhood | Questlove Show
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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.
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![How Brianna Wiest Knows Her Work is Ready | Questlove Show #shorts
Questlove welcomes bestselling author Brianna Wiest [https://shopcatalog.com/pages/author/brianna-wiest] (The Mountain Is You, 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think) for a vulnerable, funny, and wide‑ranging conversation about self‑sabotage, creativity, and learning to “just show up.” Brianna explains how she writes from her center, why nature and long drives unlock her best ideas, and how she separates the heart’s “what” from the mind’s “how.” Questlove shares how her work helped him see himself (and his obstacles) differently. Along the way, Brianna opens up about her childhood, her taste in music, and even making wedding cakes. This episode is a warm, insightful exploration of growth, bravery, and redefining success in the second act of life.
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![Vince Staples | 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.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #VinceStaple Vince Staples | Questlove Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tCniNdj3Olw/mqdefault.jpg)
![Ralph Johnson of Earth Wind & Fire | The 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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![We almost scrapped the record Maseo on De La Souls first album | Questlove Show
De La Soul’s Maseo sits down with Questlove for an unfiltered deep dive into his Hip-Hop journey, his approach to deejaying, and the making of a true original. From volatile days in Brooklyn and Long Island to early block parties and the creation of classics like “Me Myself and I,” “Afro Connections,” and the epic “Cool Breeze on the Rocks” splice session, Mase breaks down the art, risk, and innovation behind De La’s catalog. He explains how a skipping record sparked a 20-minute freestyle, how an eight-second guitar pedal became his first sampler, and how the same laugh he was once teased about eventually became a defining element of Gorillaz’ “Feel Good Inc.” Plug 3 also opens up about the Nitro Tour, navigating music-industry politics, pioneering De La’s Kickstarter era, and processing the loss of Dave while keeping the group’s legacy alive. De La Souls Cabin In The Sky album [https://linktr.ee/wearedelasoul?utm_s...] is available now.
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