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“I’ve enjoyed every episode and have learned so much. The conversations are interesting, thoughtful and flow really naturally. I’d love to hear an episode with Hamid Drake as guest - I’m not sure how to suggest that so putting it here. He’s an amazing artist and has great insights.”
Pacem2004 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/24
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“That these wonderful interviews are interrupted again and again with the same ads playing in the middle of sentences.
I can’t stand it. It can be done so much better.”
SpeedyGrayRaucous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/24
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“This podcast should be housed in the Library of Congress!! I have learned and continue to learn so much about American music history and the songs + artists that made their mark on it. The stories behind the music are phenomenal and the funny bits are SO FUNNY! 😆 Thank you, Ahmir and QLS Team and...”Read full review »
ocean_dweller_415 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/24
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“It’s my favorite”
rel.mov via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/24
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“I love this podcast so much! The Too $hort interview the Dug E Fresh interview the beatminerZ Paradise, Heather Hunter. It’s all a nutritious meal. Thank you so much.”
jojobaya via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/24
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“Erica Alexander is so inspiring and the acknowledgment she gives Questlove and team at the end is well deserved. Thank all of you for being human and elevating humanity.”
Muzic Nurd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/24
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“❤️ this podcast! An amazing mix of deep dive and feel-good conversations that give me space to geek out and unwind. 🙌🏾 The Smollett episode is now my absolute favorite and I need an invitation to their cookout! Go, Laiya! 💕”
KyTheDiva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
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“Beatminerz maybe placed into my top 5 of episodes”
TheRareElement via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“Great Great & Great!!!!
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FullerSecure via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/24
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“My brother recommended this podcast at the top of the year. I can’t get enough. I loved the LL, Mos Def, and Doug E. Fresh interviews. When I started listening to this Robert Townsend interview I even more wowed. I freaking love this podcast. You all are knowledgeable and Stan out just like the...”Read full review »
Dioneagain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/24
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“Thank you for being the music historian you are and for highlighting African American contributions to the fabric of and influence to American and world music. Your work is very important and appreciated.
1.23.2024
I am so glad you folk are actually coming back with new material. I had cut the...”Read full review »
ArtfullyH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“Good morning, one of your latest guests, Paradise Gray, around the 16:33 mark of the first episode positively identified a person that commonly is called by a previous name and i have never heard it before on any platform. Thank you.”
Negus4- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/24
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“Loved the Andre 3000 interview. And the encounter with Prince at a club on Sunset - it was the Mondrian Hotel. My friends and I were there. We were leaving and noticed Andre 3000 walking in. So we turned right back around and went back into the club. The DJ was playing Hey Ya as he walked in. And...”Read full review »
Life8090 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“It’s so strange that I played the background when I was on tour with you and LL Cool J tried Paul quest, de la soul… I remember at the house of blues on Sunset. You were the only person that signed my vinyl record, and I still have that vinyl record with the ticket stub inside that vinyl record...”Read full review »
Rick 645446669 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/23
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“This podcast had potential, but as many other reviewers have already pointed out, hearing the hosts frequently talk over and interrupt the guests is incredibly frustrating. Sometimes it seems that Laiya intentionally derails conversations she's not personally interested in, even if everyone...”Read full review »
pepesilvia79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“How do you have Shanice and Tracie Spencer on TOGETHER and don't ask about their respective Family Matters episodes??”Read full review »
KissMyGritsSon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“Questlove is a, “Fantiviewer.” Along with his two cackling, annoying minions in the background, I have no choice but to give this podcast, 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽. 🗣️BOOOO!!!!!!!!”
Van Glorious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
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“I wish Quest would let his guests fully answer questions and allow his cohosts to ask their own query without interrupting and side eyeing the observations that they have. The listeners are also music nerds too, and it’s hard to be all ears when this happens.
Yes, the podcast is an organic...”Read full review »
I Need A Cheeseburger ASAP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/23
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“Love this show and although its mainly a hip hop show i really appreciate the diversity of the guest. Although this wont get read i think Anderson.Paak would make a great guest...one drummer interviewing another.”
Brooklyn.zoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/23
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“Her name is Laiya so if you’re going to insult her, at least say her name. For the record, she’s NOT annoying, she’s just too much for you to handle and that’s ok. I’m sure there’s a support group out there for folks like you.
Now on to the podcast. This is GOLD. So much knowledge but...”Read full review »
Former musician via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/23
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“This podcast is a music nerds dream”
TaurusVO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/23
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“This is the best podcast ever! If you aren’t learning something new, you’re laughing. Love!”
John Roxx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/23
“He is such a colorful (pardon the pun) person and I was inspired by his storytelling. Obviously only the tip of the iceberg was uncovered! Loved it!”
redvelvet1019 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
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“Use this for the day before the day of your work day at work so you have a good time at your house to get a job and a few hours to get a new”
boy you're via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/23
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“I’ve listen to all but one show. Now I’m skipping the Dollar Bill President 3 Strikes episode.”
ADJNAMEDSLASH/ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/23
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“Bill Clinton is a really bad human being.”
son1015 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/23
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“QuestLove Supreme is awesome. I always learn much. I love the stories of how the music was made. I love this podcast very much.”
Music girl4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“I love it here! Everything about these interviews and interactions and All of the peoples!”
LiveLove007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/23
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“This is a great podcast but the female on the podcast is annoying. She is overly loud and talks over everyone. It’s VERY Annoying and as I read other comments I’m glad I’m not the only person that feels this way. Why is she here again? Please ask her to stop and chill out or remove her from the...”Read full review »
Lanell12000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“Still looking for an episode to top Jimmy Jam, but overall, it’s a great podcast for music lovers and historians and those who like a great story.”
K. Kirk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/23
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“Laiyah has got to go! She will interrupt with nonsense and then be like “oh oops nevermind” so irritating! And Quest, as you interject with your own experiences, sometimes they are so long-winded… I’ve forgotten the original topic!”
Locabella328 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/23
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Nickname20001* via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/23
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“This is a specific review for the Taboo episode… Wow, I can’t share how refreshing it is to hear men of color speaking openly about their physical health and relating as HUMAN BEINGS and BROTHERS! Please don’t underestimate the impact of sharing this dialogue. Thank you thank you!”
Soulwonderful via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/23
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“Love this podcast! Love all the guests and episodes. Laiya genuinely annoys me, but I still listen weekly.”
Claytonbrown1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/23
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“Some of favorite interviews include: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dallas Austin, Jimmy Jam, & Jennifer Lewis”
Cousin Bobby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/23
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“I love this podcast so much! I’m a music nerd and I love all aspects of the show! I actually pattern some of my own podcast on this one. I love the Jesse Johnson, Jimmy Jam, Mc Serch and Biz Markie episodes.”
DiscoHicks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/23
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“Top 2 Patrice Rushen , Greg Phillinganes”
amynix8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“Interview him too.”
CL Jax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/23
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“musical encyclopaedia!!! my running never been the same … after discovering QLS… the podcast simply shortens my morning runs”
SMD Fly via Apple Podcasts ·
Kenya ·
12/24/22
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“That Wayne Shorter episode is a treasure.”
Panhandle Mike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/22
“I have a been Roots fan for decades. I was thrilled when Questlove/Amir began this podcast and I thoroughly enjoy the dynamics each of the cohosts bring to the show(Laiya, Phonte, Sugar, Boss Bill, and Unpaid Bill). In addition, I am a huge music fan of all genres so I enjoy learning from the...”Read full review »
DeborahH7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/22
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“Please IHeart radio, go away as a company.
Or rename all off your podcasts,
Oops, Only The Worst Ads! Then condense them into a single podcast feed.”
Blueberry Fathead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/22
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“This Alan Leeds trilogy is everything! The man is a walking, talking music history book and the JB stories are classic. Note- People attending shows at the Apollo (where JB recorded his live albums) during mid-day, mid-week hours might be those who worked on the weekends and had a weekday off....”Read full review »
Kat-tee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/22
“Too many ads during the show. I feel like I’m eating TV.”
aluis9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/22
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“Love the show. Okayplayer since ‘98.
Quest keeps asking for an interview with John Mclain.
I believe he suffered a debilitating stroke and is unable to speak.
But he is somehow still the co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate…”
yhfeazv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/22
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“Even though Questlove has encyclopedic knowledge of pop music history, he always stays curious. His conversations are wide ranging AND deep, but never laborious. The co-hosts (shoutout Phonte, The Bills, and Laiya and Suga Steve) each bring something unique to the table. Makes listening to music...”Read full review »
RzaR3ctor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/22
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