The Quantum Leopard Podcast

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes is an exceptional writer and comedian, equally at home with a one-liner or a thoughtful long build-up and the superb set performed at QL, crafted to absolute perfection, reflects this. She also talks with host and MC James Ross about the damaging aspects of self-deprecation, how mental health material resonates with audiences, and society at large. An incredible set, a wond...

Absolute master of the one liner and joyful player of words, Adele Cliff is an absolute wonder and a delight to have on the QL stage. Alongside an incredible live set, Adele also talks with host & MC James Ross about one liners, strong reactions and geese. CW: Swan violence, I suppose? If you want to find out more from Adele: good luck! She is terrifyingly difficult to track down online and so...

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 Instag...

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 mo...

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 th...

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 i...

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 & b...

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 o...

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 Instag...

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 I...

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...

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...

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: Ment...

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...

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...

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...

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 co...

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...

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...

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