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The Questlove Show, hosted by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, features one-on-one conversations with musicians, filmmakers, comedians and writers. It has 504 episodes released roughly daily, with full episodes typically 55 to 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are about 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Questlove Show

Long-form music conversations from a Grammy-winning drummer with a large Apple audience

  • Roughly daily releases across 504 episodes give frequent placement opportunities.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,971 ratings with a 4.6 average, signaling an engaged listener base.
  • Guests span music, film, television, comedy and literature, reaching culturally active listeners.
Best foralbum and music streaming launchespremium audio gear and lifestyle brands
Watch forAudience age and gender splits are estimates only; no sponsor history is visible to confirm ad receptivity.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music60%
Film and TV15%
Books and Literature5%
Comedy5%
Health and Wellness5%
Society and Culture10%
Formats
interview, bonus reaction episode, classic episode revisit, mailbag
Tone
curious, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
55 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: About 1,971 Apple ratings places the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000 per episode), supported by a 4.6 average, a top Podcast Index popularity bucket, 504 episodes, and iHeartPodcasts hosting.
Audience asks aboutWhat inspired a guest's musical career?What are a guest's daily rituals and hidden talents?How did a classic album or band come together?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
iHeartPodcasts
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by iHeartPodcasts with no funding links listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Guest-driven music and culture conversations with no explicit flag set in the feed, but the show's guests and topics vary and language may be strong in some episodes.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

The Questlove Show builds on the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast, bringing listeners into intimate, one-on-one conversations with peers, influences, and friends. Hosted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, each episode uncovers the unexpected — from morning rituals and hidden talents to the art and experiences that shaped a guest’s journey. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, always curious,…
The Questlove Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Questlove Show

The Questlove Show is an interview podcast hosted by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, published by iHeartPodcasts. Each episode features one-on-one conversations with musicians, filmmakers, comedians and writers about their rituals, influences and careers. The feed lists 504 episodes released roughly every day, with full episodes typically running 55 to 80 minutes.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,971 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the feed describes it as a follow-on to the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast. Listener figures are estimates derived from ratings volume and show age, not published download numbers.

No sponsors appear in the feed or episode titles. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode based on the estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads, suited to music, audio and culture brands seeking a premium, engaged audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Questlove Show can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Questlove Show

How much does The Questlove Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000. Final pricing depends on placement and the show's current terms.

What is The Questlove Show about?

The Questlove Show features one-on-one conversations hosted by Ahmir Thompson with guests from music, film, television, comedy and literature. Episodes explore guests' routines, influences and creative journeys.

How do I contact The Questlove Show about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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