The Quantum Leopard Podcast

Episode 24: Richard Todd

Richard Todd is a superb comic to watch - thoughtful, chaotic, just as at home with the surreal and the observed. It really is a treat to have him on at QL. Alongside an absolute blinder of a set, Richard also talks with host and MC James Ross about his previous wins, absurdism and grans.
If you'd like to see more of Richard and his art, you can find his website HERE, or follow him on a social medium HERE.
EDITORS NOTE: Our most eagle-eared patron Jenny was the first to spot the mistake on this episode: I uploaded the wrong set! Congratulations, Jenny, you have won 25 QL Points, which are utterly meaningless until they become a de facto currency to prove your worthiness to guard the water compound. Well done, Jenny, and sorry everyone else! The correct set is now on this episode. Also, I had a chance to rejig some of the audio. There are still pops and clicks, but fewer than there were before. Enjoy! 
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Edited by Rhys Lawton
Original show recording by Aniruddh Ojha
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Episode 23: Sikisa

Sikisa is one of the absolute wonders of the current stand-up scene - as at home on Live at the Apollo as the equally prestigious Quantum Leopard! And alongside this absolutely wonderful set, she also talks with host and MC James Ross about immigration law and getting some dick.
CWs: Experiences of racism, violence against women, consent issues genitals and experience of sexual harassment.
If you'd like to see more from Sikisa you can find her website with more details HERE, or on if you'd like to hear more from her, she hosts the wonderful podcast Wrestle Club UK HEAR.
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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/)

Episode 22: Bobbie Jones

Bobbie Jones is a superb queer comedian & writer, wielding a turn of phrase like a falchion of fun, and alongside a wonderful QL set she talks with host and MC James Ross about shaved tits, the Megabus and how pain is not the root of all creativity.
If you'd like to see more from Bobbie, she regularly performs with QL's Northern sibling Blizzard Comedy (they're taking a brief hiatus at the moment, but you can catch loads of their content HERE) or you can find her on TikTok HERE - very fun if you're into Zelda and/or Björk.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Unfortunately Bobbie's audio wasn't great, so I had to piece it together a bit more diligently than usual. Mostly successful but there are a few points here and there where it's a bit... crunchy. My apologies!
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Edited by Rhys Lawton
Original show recording by Aniruddh Ojha
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Episode 21: Nick Elleray

Nick Elleray is the kind of comedian, writer and glorious human who makes a QL night a sheer delight. He also makes it really hard to write a blurb that doesn't involve cliches like "wry humour" and "keen observations" but frankly... yeah. Alongside an absolutely blinding set, he also talks to host and MC James Ross about aging, love and Hastings.
If you want to see more from Nick, his website is HERE with details about his upcoming tour dates! Ooooooh.
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Edited by Rhys Lawton
Original show recording by Sarah Griffin
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Episode 20: Athena Kugblenu

Athena Kugblenu is a glorious writer, stand up and voice over artist. A self-confessed star of Radio 4 and Mock the Week (twice). Here she delivers a superb set on race, meat-za and the upper class roots of Slipknot, then talks with host and MC James Ross about, amongst other things, the scapegoating of the working class and the quality of fish fingers. If you'd like to see more from Athena, her website is HERE, with links to her podcasts, live shows and various other social media.
CW: Colonialism, Classism and R Kelly
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Edited by Rhys Lawton
Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Episode 19: Alex Bertulis-Fernandes

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 wonderful interview and something well worth a listen. If you want to find out more from Alex she can be found HERE and more links available HERE.
CW: Experience of mental illness, death of a parent, passing mention of sex offenders, brief mention of disordered eating.
EDITOR'S NOTE: James is such a attractive comedy presence that microphones everywhere attempt to pick him up. This interview is no exception, Alex's mic picks up James' side quite a lot, I've done what I can to balance it out but it sounds a little weird at times - apologies!
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Edited by Rhys Lawton
Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Episode 18: Adele Cliff

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 you'll have to look on various festival websites, go attend live comedy and hope. 
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Edited by Rhys Lawton
Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Episode 17: Katie Mitchell

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!
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Edited by Rhys Lawton
Original show recording by Matt Highton
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Episode 16: Shelf

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 
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Edited by Rhys Lawton
Original show recording by Julia Zack
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Episode 15: Thom Tuck

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.
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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/)