The Quantum Leopard Podcast

Episode 11: Ben Pope

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/)

Episode 10: Bethany Black

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/)

Episode 9: Jordan Gray

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/)

Episode 8: Harriet Braine

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/)

Episode 7: Louisa Keight

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/)

Episode 6: Cerys Bradley

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/)

Episode 5: Jen Ives

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/)

Episode 4: Tom Mayhew

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/)

Episode 3: Joz Norris

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/)

Episode 2: Elf Lyons

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/)