The Quantum Leopard Podcast

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 
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/)

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.
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/)

Episode 14: Rachel Creeger

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/)

Episode 13: Steffan Alun

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/)

Episode 12: Raul Kohli

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/)

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/)