The Quantum Leopard Podcast

Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night.
Having run the night for many years, host James Ross decided that the time had come to grace your beautiful ears with the country's top comedians, their thoughts on how they make material, what makes a good set and their start in the industry - all alongside their full-length sets at London's loveliest award-winning comedy night:
Quantum Leopard!

Episodes

Episode 48: Ruby Carr

33 minutes ago

33 minutes ago

36 min

Ruby Carr is an absolute delight. The saccharine sweet kind that would tempt a Pevensie into familial betrayal. With the energy of a children's TV presenter and the wit of a court jester, Ruby is exactly the kind of performer that a QL audience thrives on.
Alongside an absolutely wonderful set Ruby talks with host & MC James Ross about autism, insects and floor length genitals.
If you'd like to see more of Ruby you can follow her HERE, catch her award nominated show Bite Me (follow her website HERE for dates once they're up) or if you're absolutely chuffed to have her in your ears you can catch up on the wonderful Odd Jobs Podcast HERE.
Do you want to see the most powerfully erotic imitation of a Daddy Long Legs? 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 Dave Nattriss
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

33 minutes ago

36 min

Oct 1, 2026

33 min

Kathryn Mather is an absolute charmer of a performer, writerly & surreal, a blend of cabaret and comedy that would befit any non-linear arrangement of tables near you. 
Alongside an incredible set, Kathryn talks with host and MC James Ross about joy and indeed heterosexual despair.
If you'd like to see more of Kathryn you can follow her HERE, or if you really enjoyed her in your ears you can listen to the spectacular Historical Hot or Not podcast (where she discusses which historical figures are the most fuckable) HERE
Do you want to see how large a ukulele looks in Kathryn's hands? 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/)

Oct 1, 2026

33 min

Sep 1, 2026

1 hr 6 min

Laura Lexx is kind of a big deal! She's the perfect anecdotal, story-telling comedian's comedian whose crowd work is legendary. Truly a treat for the QL, or any, audience.
Alongside an incredible set, Laura talks with host and MC James Ross about parental relationships, the niche/mainstream divide, and the meat prisons that we all inhabit.
CW: Body image, mentions of food
If you'd like to see more of Laura you can follow her HERE or you can catch her current tour Yo-Yo HERE (but tickets are selling fast so might want to get in there quick). She's also the host of the science podcast Lexx Education and the superb podcast by comedians, about comedians & for (amongst others) comedians: The Comedy Bureau.
 
Do you want to see what part of the body should never be called "love handles"? 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/)

Sep 1, 2026

1 hr 6 min

Aug 1, 2026

12 min

James Ross is.... wait... you probably already know James Ross. James Ross is host & MC James Ross, and for the last few years he has been playing childhood favourite Guess Who with the audience. Not the one played with physical characteristics but the good one, the one played with vibes.
In this special episode there's no interview but there is a taste of what you can get if you come to watch James in Edinburgh: fun, laughter & failure.
If you'd like to watch James up in Edinburgh there are shows on from 8th to 14th and you can find tickets and details HERE. 
Do you want to see what all four members of Queen would look like in one face, but can't get to Edinburgh this year because you have no more organs to sell? 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/)

Aug 1, 2026

12 min

Jul 1, 2026

34 min

Sasha Ellen is a boisterous ball of energy and charisma. She is a treat and a delight for any audience, but for QL she is perfect!
Alongside a brilliant set, Sasha talks with host and MC James Ross about neurodivergence, ageing and puppies!
CW: Mention of violence against women. 
If you'd like to see more of Sasha, her special When Life Gives You Ellens, Make Ellenade is available HERE and you can find details of her other work HERE and she's on the socials HERE.
Do you want to see what a horny Cbeebies presenter 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 Aniruddh Ojha
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Jul 1, 2026

34 min

Jun 1, 2026

43 min

Joshua Bethanaia is a truly top-class comic, able to hold an audience, push and play with them all while maintaining an absolute lack of dynamism. 
Alongside a brilliant set, Joshua chats with host and MC James Ross about alternative sexual preferences, being low energy and looking for love. Aaaw. 
If you'd like to see more of Joshua you can find links on his website HERE or on his instagram HERE
Do you want to see someone beyond saving? 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/)

Jun 1, 2026

43 min

May 1, 2026

35 min

Caitriona Dowden is a wonderful vortex of deadpan comedy. Writerly and thoughtful, using her knowledge of medieval ghosts and underplayed enthusiasm to bring all the delight a human can muster to the QL audience.
Alongside a brilliant set, Caitriona chats with host and MC James Ross about the best liquids to lactate for saints, nuns and vaginismus
If you'd like to see more of Caitriona her instagram is HERE
Do you want to see some spectacular graphs? 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/)

May 1, 2026

35 min

Apr 1, 2026

43 min

Declan Kennedy is a delight to watch. Whimsical without frippery, a joyous and wonderful gag merchant, Declan is a boon to any comedy lineup. Alongside a wonderful set Declan chats with host and MC James Ross about the relationship between sci-fi & comedy and taking moments wherever they happen. 
If you'd like to see more of Declan, you can find him on Facebook, but also in the award-winning documentary podcast Singularities, available HERE. He also wanted to plug both the Blake's 7 special edition Blu-ray available HERE, and the musical fever dream that is Mike Batt in Zero Zero, available HERE (and I know what you're thinking: is there knitting in the future chessboard hellscape? And yes, there is definitely knitting in the future chessboard hellscape)
Do you want to see what happened to Margaret Thatcher's hair? 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/)

Apr 1, 2026

43 min

Mar 1, 2026

33 min

Kate Cheka is a superb comedian, a Quantum Leopard frequent flyer (without earning air miles or doing irreparable damage to the troposphere) she always does a superb job. Alongside a wonderful set Kate chats with host and MC James Ross about class war, the relationship status of Berlin and how revenge is a great motivator.
If you'd like to see more from Kate you can follow her HERE and see updates about her new show, The Last Funny Woman.
Do you want to see someone so beautiful she deserves to be taxidermied more than Jeremy Bentham? 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/)
 
 
 
 

Mar 1, 2026

33 min

Jan 1, 2026

41 min

Happy New Year to you all! ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ We start the year with an absolute belter: The lovely and handsome doctor Hasan Al-Habib! Hasan is an incredible award-winning comic and an absolute delight to watch, in this set he talks about growing up in Birmingham and his Iraqi heritage. He is also, as stated, a very handsome doctor.
Alongside a superb set, Hasan talks with host and MC James Ross about about divorce, Islam and how much of your past can be tax deductible.
If you'd like to see more from Hasan you can follow him on Instagram HERE.
Do you want to see Hasan do a spot on impression of his parents? 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 Dave Nattriss
Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)
 

Jan 1, 2026

41 min

The Quantum Leopard Podcast!

Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night.

Having run the night for many years, host James Ross decided that the time had come to grace your beautiful ears with the country's top comedians, their thoughts on how they make material, what makes a good set and their start in the industry - all alongside their full-length sets at London's loveliest award-winning comedy night:

Quantum Leopard!

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