The Questlove Show is providing mini episodes that offer bonus content, special features, and answers to questions from our podcast audience. On this mini, Questlove revisits the most recent episode with guest Open Mike Eagle. Ahmir speaks about doing the What Had Happened Was pod with Mike years ago, the significance of a glowing album review, and more. Make sure you catch the full episode to appreciate this bonus note.

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During the pandemic, Questlove joined Open Mike Eagle for a season of his What Had Happened Was podcast to discuss the Roots' earliest days and first four albums. Years later, the two creatives reunite (and learn how alike they really are) to talk about Mike's career and latest album, Neighborhood Gods Unlimited. The discussion takes a turn, kind of morphing into Mike's podcast, and kind of evolving into an organic discussion on life, art, trauma, and a real-time friendship-building between two like minded creatives with a strong love of nostalgia, pop culture, and diversifying talent,

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In this bonus mini episode of The Questlove Show, Ahmir takes listeners through over a dozen of his favorite Christmas songs. From personal holiday memories to beloved classics from legendary artists and music innovators—plus a few modern favorites—it’s a festive deep dive into seasonal sounds.

Happy holidays from Ahmir and the team at The Questlove Show.

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