Best Steve Usher Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 119: Rocky Mountain Expo Wrap Up 1:50:34

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Send us a text TJ, Grant, Scott and Jensen catch up after a few weeks away. We catch up and talk feedback, upcoming model shows, and what we have been up to. JB is missing but he recorded a separate segment with JC Osborne, Jeremy Elliott, and Robbie Nauffts about the recent 2025 Rocky Mountain Expo held June 20/21 in Salt Lake City. JB and the gro…

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James Warren - Empathy at Scale. The Future of Story-Driven Insights 1:03:49

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In this episode of The Experience Designers, Steve is joined by James Warren, expert storyteller, experience strategist, and founder of Share More Stories to explore how storytelling unlocks deep human connection and business insight. Together, they unpack the true power of stories: as tools for building trust, designing immersive experiences, and …

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QLS Classic: Ty Dolla $ign 1:33:32

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Singer, songwriter and producer Ty Dolla $ign shares some of his words of wisdom and talks growing up in the L.A. music scene, his creative process and working with everyone from Babyface and Skrillex to up-and-comer Tish Hyman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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QLS Classic: Marsha Ambrosius 1:51:15

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Singer/songwriter Marsha Ambrosius stops by to talk about everything from working with Michael Jackson and Dr Dre to how we've been pronouncing her name wrong all of these years! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Laura Hess - 500 Experiences in 5 Years. A quest for the remarkable! 1:14:59

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Join us as we talk with Laura Hess, who attended 500 experiences in 5 years, about building a 25-point “Remarkable” rubric for scoring immersive theatre, fine-art installations, XR activations, brand activations, and more.... Learn how intentionality, multi-sensory design, and post-show reflection can help creators craft moments that truly resonate…

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Episode 118: Martin Kovac's New Façade Kit + Black Hat Scale Models + Inspiration & Overcoming Fear 2:39:20

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Send us a text Scott, TJ, and Grant fly a shortened route today as Jensen and JB are engaged elsewhere. We interview Stewart Rolfe, AKA Black Hat Scale Models and what an engaging conversation. Stewart talks to his motivations, his emphasis on traditional scratch building, and our mutual support for the Annual Model Officers' Mess 48 in 48 Event be…

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QLS Classic: Maya Rudolph 2:01:15

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Actress, musician and comedian Maya Rudolph shares some revealing stories about her famous parents, her musical ambitions, her time on SNL and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Questlove Supreme Presents: May Flowers Part 2 2:03:28

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Questlove Supreme has always been committed to giving flowers to the artists who inspire us — whether they’re household names or unsung innovators shaping culture behind the scenes. Following last week’s Part 1 compilation, a two-hour Part 2 continues the celebration, this time with a focus on some of our favorites, with a special emphasis on Hip-H…

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Episode 117: AMPS 2025 Special - New AMPS Master Dustin Dias + Gettysburg + Show Recap + Judging 3:28:05

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Send us a text AMPS 2025 Super Special Episode!!! JB leads the latest episode with TJ and Jensen, as well as special guests Zach Grizzle and Jackson Stanton to talk all things AMPS 2025. Grant and Scott are off in Las Vegas for the 2025 Best of the West show. JB, Aaron Kuck, and Ian Bonner corner newly minted AMPS Master Dustin Dias to talk to him …

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QLS Classic: Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter 1:41:35

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As we approach the 2025 Roots Picnic, look back at one of the most requested episodes, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter sat down in a New York City studio with Questlove Supreme at the end of 2023. Tariq discussed how he approached penning his new memoir, The Upcycled Self. In the process, Ahmir and Tariq also opened up about how they have separated b…

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Tom Hitch - Co-create or coerce? Why the best office experiences are built with their people 1:04:49

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What makes a workplace worth the commute? In this episode, we sit down with workplace experience explorer and content creator Tom Hitch to uncover how the best office environments are co-created, not commanded. From sensory design to return-to-office (RTO) policies, Tom shares powerful insights from his travels into global workplaces, highlighting …

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Questlove Supreme Presents: May Flowers Part 1 57:54

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From the start, Questlove Supreme has been about giving legends their flowers and celebrating their impact. This podcast has always leaned more “thank ya” than “gotcha!” Questlove looks back through the archives to spotlight some of the most memorable moments where we gave some thoughtful and unique flowers to those who deserve them—at times while …

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QLS Classic: Musiq Soulchild 2:03:46

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On May 31, Musiq Soulchild is celebrating 25 years of Aijuswanaseing at the 2025 Roots Picnic in his hometown of Philadelphia. Use this reason to look back at Musiq's 2020 interview with Questlove Supreme. This conversation was real, raw, and soulful — just like the guest. This is not an episode to miss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://…

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Episode 116: Ilya Yut + When to pull the plug on a show build + What are your 3 “Pharaoh builds?” 2:17:18

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Send us a text Grant leads our full crew in a really fun show that has almost all of us eager to meet up at AMPS Nationals next week! (Sorry Grant) We have discussions on when is it OK to pull the plug on a show build, and if using shows as a motivating factor is healthy or not. We also dive into our own mortality as modelers, and ask the question,…

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QLS Classic: Ben Vereen 1:13:25

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In 2024, Ben Vereen joined Questlove Supreme with his daughter Kabara. Quest' recently called this one of the most powerful QLS episodes in the show's history. What began as a conversation about a legendary, award-winning career in theater, film, and television organically went someplace much deeper. Ben Vereen shared discoveries about his identity…

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Pigalle Tavakkoli - What if emotion is the real design tool? 1:00:21

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Steve sits down with experience-design pioneer Pigalle Tavakoli to explore what she calls "StoryFeeling". The shift from telling stories at people to orchestrating the feelings they live through. Building on her recent keynote at the London Experience Week and forthcoming book - The Building Blocks of Experience Design. She explains how emotion-fir…

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QLS Classic: Dr. Mathew Knowles 2:03:53

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In last month’s QLS Reunion Finale, Questlove named the 2021 conversation with Dr. Mathew Knowles as one of the podcast’s most meaningful. So let's revisit it. You may think you know the story of this Alabama native who rose above segregation to thrive in corporate America and later as a powerhouse music executive—but there’s so much more. Listen i…

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Episode 115: How does your hobby affect your work or personal life + Mosonshow 1:11:55

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Send us a text Grant, JB, and Jensen lead a slightly short handed episode talking about a number of items - including how your hobby informs your professional or personal life, and vice-versa. If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic …

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The Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale Part 2 1:02:26

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Part 2 of the Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale is a celebration of growth, gratitude, and the evolution of Team Supreme. The cohosts reflect on a decade of conversations, chemistry, and collaboration. Suga Steve serenades the crew with a heartfelt karaoke tribute. Phonte opens up about stepping away from recent episodes. Laiya explains how her radi…

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QLS Classic: Cree Summer 1:43:56

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Actress and singer Cree Summer talks about her time on A Different World, the Kravitz family contributions to her music career and being the voice of Penny from Inspector Gadget, a Tiny Toon and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale Part 1 1:14:16

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The five hosts of Questlove Supreme reunite in the studio for a special reason. Just days ago, Phonte, Laiya, Suga Steve, and Unpaid Bill joined Questlove to announce some significant changes. In Part 1 of this joyful trip down memory lane, the co-hosts become the guests, sharing musical memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and confirming the exist…

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QLS Classic: Sam Pollard 1:14:15

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This week's Questlove Supreme guest is known for producing, editing and directing some of the most impactful movies of our time both scripted and unscripted. From Eyes on the Prize to Style Wars, several Spike Lee movies in between, numerous documentaries including his current project, MLK/FBI and most importantly to this podcast Hookers at the Poi…

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Stefan Moritz - Are We Ready for Experiences Co-created with AI? 1:09:45

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In this episode, we explore Stefan's career journey, sparked by an epiphany during a friend's 50th birthday in Italy. This experience led him to prioritize quality over quantity in his work. Stefan shares his approach to restructuring his workload by focusing on fewer projects, which fosters creativity and personal growth. The discussion explores h…

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Episode 114: Commiesfest 2025 Wrap Up + Faustus Interview 2:21:42

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Send us a text Grant, JB, and I celebrate Johns' birthday by talking about the recent Commiesfest 2025 get together with friends from all over the US and even Canada! JB and Jensen, along with guest host Jackson Stanton also interview Faustus about his 3D printing design work and also his work with RT Dioramics. If you would like to become a Posse …

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Episode 119: Rocky Mountain Expo Wrap Up 1:50:34

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James Warren - Empathy at Scale. The Future of Story-Driven Insights 1:03:49

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QLS Classic: Ty Dolla $ign 1:33:32

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QLS Classic: Marsha Ambrosius 1:51:15

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Laura Hess - 500 Experiences in 5 Years. A quest for the remarkable! 1:14:59

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Episode 118: Martin Kovac's New Façade Kit + Black Hat Scale Models + Inspiration & Overcoming Fear 2:39:20

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QLS Classic: Maya Rudolph 2:01:15

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Questlove Supreme Presents: May Flowers Part 2 2:03:28

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Episode 117: AMPS 2025 Special - New AMPS Master Dustin Dias + Gettysburg + Show Recap + Judging 3:28:05

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QLS Classic: Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter 1:41:35

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Tom Hitch - Co-create or coerce? Why the best office experiences are built with their people 1:04:49

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Questlove Supreme Presents: May Flowers Part 1 57:54

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QLS Classic: Musiq Soulchild 2:03:46

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Episode 116: Ilya Yut + When to pull the plug on a show build + What are your 3 “Pharaoh builds?” 2:17:18

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QLS Classic: Ben Vereen 1:13:25

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Pigalle Tavakkoli - What if emotion is the real design tool? 1:00:21

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QLS Classic: Dr. Mathew Knowles 2:03:53

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Episode 115: How does your hobby affect your work or personal life + Mosonshow 1:11:55

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The Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale Part 2 1:02:26

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QLS Classic: Cree Summer 1:43:56

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The Questlove Supreme Reunion Finale Part 1 1:14:16

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QLS Classic: Sam Pollard 1:14:15

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Stefan Moritz - Are We Ready for Experiences Co-created with AI? 1:09:45

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Episode 114: Commiesfest 2025 Wrap Up + Faustus Interview 2:21:42