The Quantum Leopard Podcast

Goth wonder Katie Mitchell is the working-class, joyful and whimsical comedian that we are honoured to have grace us from the wilds of Nottingham. Alongside a superb live set, Katie also talks with host & MC James Ross about goth lesbianism, joke construction and sexy typewriters, CW: Experience of homophobia To find out more about Katie, her website is HERE, and you can follow her on Instagram HERE, and any other links - including video of her wonderful QL set - can be found HERE! If you'd like to see how a Straight Ally Friend (TM) looks then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Matt Highton Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Shelf are a musical, stand-up & sketch comedy duo comprising of Rachel WD and Ruby Clyde. I cannot do them justice in words to describe how brilliant they are. Along with an wonderful set, Rachel & Ruby talk with host & MC James Ross about playfulness in gender, gigging for kids and bin material. CWs: Experience of homophobia, misgendering, catcalling, drugs If you would like to see more of Shelf, they are founding members of LOL Word, and have performed with Comedy Club 4 Kids and are currently on tour!! More info can be found HERE If you'd like to see why Shelf look like a pair of teen detectives then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Julia Zack Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Thom Tuck is exactly the kind of alternative comedian that epitomises the wonderful acts that Quantum Leopard gets in. By turns erudite, energetic and overtly bendy, Thom is always a pleasure to have on stage, especially as an unexpected opener for this night. Along with a wonderful set, Thom also talks with host & MC James Ross about improvisation as a lead-in to stand-up, pole dancing and the importance of a distinctive silhouette. CWs: Mentions of genitals and genital injury To find out more about Thom, he suggests you type "turlygod" into Google. The results are HERE, please ignore the references to Shakespeare's King Lear. Unless you want to see Thom in King Lear, in which case that's your own choice and I will not presume to live your life for you. If you'd like to see just how bendy Thom is then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Rachel Creeger is a wonderful performer, she effortlessly blends thoughtful humour with the best kind of observational comedy. A wonderful, playful opener for a wonderful, playful night. Along with a brilliant set, Rachel has one of the most insightful and interesting chats with host and MC James Ross about the close relationship between humour and Jewish faith, satire and the place of comedians in Jewish ceremony. CWs: Experiences of sexism, experiences of racism, Covid and childbirth If you would like to see more of Rachel then you can find more about her HERE, or listen to her podcasts HERE or HERE. If you'd like to see Rachel's flawless imitation of her kids then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Steffan Alun is an absolute delight. In every way. A Welsh comedian whose versatility and energy is a credit to literally every show I've ever seen him in. Along with a brilliant set, Steffan also talks with host & MC James Ross about the mechanics of comedy, how to craft different material for different audience and the wonders of S Club 7. A genuine joy! CWs: Experience of homophobia & biphobia, passing reference to racism & reference to genitals If you would like to see more of Steffan then you can find more about him HERE. If you'd like to see how Steffan looks like a vegan then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Matt Highton Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

This was an absolute delight to edit. Also a nightmare, because what do you take out of such an interesting and insightful episode? Raul Kohli is one of the hardest working comics in the UK today and he brought his particular brand of insight, intelligence and inscrutable talent to the QL stage. Along with an absolutely smashing set, Raul also talks with host & MC James Ross about the causes of Brexit, the balance of art & entertainment and subverting the human experience. CWs: Experience of racism, knife crime, imperialism & whatever a phobia of a people from Leeds is called. If you would like to see more of Raul's work then you can find more about him on his website HERE, watch his hour long special HERE and listen to his podcast Comic Sanskrit It's mentioned in the podcast so for those of you who'd like to know: Blizzard Comedy is an absolutely cracking Manchester-based comedy night, and very much a sibling gig to QL, you can find out more about them HERE If you'd like to see Raul's cracking Odysseus impression first hand then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Aniruddh Ojha Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Ben Pope is such a charming person. The kind of person you'd like opening your show! Along with his delightful set Ben talks with Host & MC James Ross about being non-threateningly bad at stuff, over-explanation and the implicit trust in sending postcards. CWs: Death, sex work and drugs If you enjoyed having Ben in your ears, maybe consider looking at his website HERE, following him on Instagram HERE or, even better, watch his 50-minute special Mr Big Stuff. If you'd like share in the nostalgia of seeing Ben's lovely jumper that he can no longer wear then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Aniruddh Ojha Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Bethany Black is one of the genuine gems of comedy, and truly one of the most Quantum Leopardiest of performers. Alongside her hilarious headline act she has a brilliant talk with host & MC James Ross about neurodivergence, gender and confusing being smart with being happy. CWs: Experience of neurodivergence, mental health, drug addiction, experiences of homophobia, sexism & transphobia If you'd like to see more of Beth - she can be found in a variety of spellings HERE, HERE, or for most links HERE and you can check out her podcast This is a Music Quiz - the panel show podcast where she invites comedians on to do an actual music quiz - HERE It's mentioned in the podcast so for those of you who'd like to know: Blizzard Comedy is an absolutely cracking Manchester-based comedy night, and very much a sibling gig to QL, you can find out more about them HERE Do you want to see Beth as she describes "Brendr"? Then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Matt Highton Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

The glorious, wonderful and award-winning delight Jordan Gray performs a wonderful set, filled with excitement, energy and very needful sitting, she then talks with host & MC James Ross about inclusion, being like a spider at full gangle and gender-affirming homophobia. CW: Mentions of genital urinary health, experiences of transphobia, experiences of homophobia & an extended impression of Jeff Goldblum. Jordan is visible on a number of spectra, she's currently on tour, tickets available HERE, if you want to see even more of her HERE is available too. Want to see what Jordan means when she says "dress for the job you want"? Then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Aniruddh Ojha Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Huzzah! It's mid-month musical marvel Harriet Braine! Alongside a glorious set, Harriet talks to host and MC James Ross about truth in comedy, natural applause breaks and how to reach low-hanging fruit. CW: Mentions of Covid; Fascism; passing reference to dead babies and of attraction to Jacob Rees-Mogg You can find Harriet on @harrietbraine on all social medias, notably HERE, HERE and HERE; The Design Spark podcast featuring Harriet, Dr Lucy Rogers and QL favourite Bec Hill can be found HERE. Do you want to watch an audience try to come up with a rhyme for "Capability"? Then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Matt Highton Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

What a treat! Another Quantum Leopard Champion of Champions Louisa Keight! After a stunning set, she talks to host and MC James Ross about the make-or-break first minute, Northernness and filth. If you'd like to see more from Louisa her website is HERE, her Twitter is HERE and her Instagram is HERE For info about her woman-led & non-binary inclusive comedy night Hot Gossip check HERE CW: Mentions of violence and BDSM Do you want to see "Ey Up Lads Me Mam's A Kestrel" in its full glory? Then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Matt Highton Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Quantum Leopard Champion of Champions Cerys Bradley brings their immeasurable talent to this episode with a superb set! They then talk to host and MC James Ross about being non-binary & passionate about rugby and the difference between onstage and offstage personae. If you'd like to see more about Cerys their website is HERE Wonder what Sharky the Uterus Hand looks like? Then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Matt Highton Quantum Leopard podcast music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

The indescribably brilliant Jen Ives joins host & MC James Ross as, alongside her stellar QL set, she talks about separating the art from the artist, care work and playing on cis guilt. EDITOR'S NOTE: James has really set me a challenge on this one, getting Jen to record in what sounds like a palanquin carried by buses across the Hammersmith Flyover. I've done my best but there are traffic noises throughout. Apologies. If you want to see more of Jen, info can be found on her website HERE - and if you're a fan of existentialist transgender dread, links to her series "Woman Face" are available HERE Wonder what Jen looks like when she asks to kiss Matthew on the lips? Then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Sam Nicoresti Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Absolute wonder Tom Mayhew talks with host & MC James Ross about the difficulties of being a working class comic in the UK, the graft involved in the gig economy and exactly what he'd do for a JustEat commercial. CW: description of instances of biphobia, mention of bodily fluids in a bread aisle Tickets for Tom's 2023 Edinburgh Show This Time Next Year We'll Be Millionaires! are on sale now HERE, the second series of his Radio 4 show Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum is available HERE and all of his other links are HERE! If you're curious about what Tom's "confident pose" looks like, consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Matt Highton Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Utter delight of a human Joz Norris talks with host James Ross about his way of creating shows with music and clowning in his pants. His set was recorded in September 2021. To ensure you know what Joz means when he refers to "The Troll Mask", consider joining our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/quantumleopard/) where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Matt Highton Quantum Leopard podcast music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

This episode we peer into the methodology and wonderful weirdness of Elf Lyons. As well as her June 2021 set, Elf and host James Ross discuss the joys of gigging, the necessity of truth in performance and Stephen King. CW: genitals, fertility, body image, experience of disability, experience of endometriosis, sex parties NOTE: Elf is off mic for the entirety of her set so you may have to turn the volume up for the first half of the episode, then down VERY quickly for the interview. Elf's show "RAVEN" will be at the Leicester Square theatre in June 2023. If you don't want to wait that long you can hear her horror show "GORGON" here: https://elflyons.bandcamp.com/track/gorgon-a-horror-story For any other info or links you can check here: https://linktr.ee/elflyons If you would like to witness Elf's incredible boots first hand, consider joining our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/quantumleopard/) where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Matt Highton All music by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

A delve into the surrealist mastermind that is Tony Law. Alongside his set at Quantum Leopard from February 2022, Tony Law and host James Ross talk about the process of creating a set, influences and the joys of leeching off your family's loveliness. CW: Covid, online radicalisation, mental health You can find all things Tony Law wants you to see here: http://www.mrtonylaw.com/, https://linktr.ee/mrtonylaw If you enjoyed this podcast but wanted it to be at least 50% more visual, consider joining our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/quantumleopard/) where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is an award-winning, pay-what-you-like, no kicking down, lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Aniruddh Ojha All music by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

The Quantum Leopard Podcast will be with you shortly! Our first episode features a full set and interview with none other than Tony Law!