The Quantum Leopard Podcast

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/ )

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/ )

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/ )

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/ )

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/ )

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/ )

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/ )

Alex Franklin is a spectacular all rounder, comedian, singer, scientist and font of knowledge about pretty much anything you could ask! Alongside a banger of a set Alex chats with host and MC James Ross about the science of trans bodies, video games and how you could have the opportunity to kiss Alex Franklin! If you'd like to see more from Alex you can follow her HERE, see more links HERE and get tickets see her new show Kiss HERE Do you want to see Alex's amazing powerpoint presentation? 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/ )

Alastair Clark is one of the loveliest people I've ever met. Not only an instrumental part of the PBH Free Fringe Weekender, gig organiser, booker and shining light of the Northern comedy scene, he's also an incredible comedian. He blends storytelling, sincerity and silliness into some of the best performances you could hope to see. Alongside a superb set, Alastair chats with host and MC James Ross about love, music and neurodivergence. If you'd like to see more from Alastair you can follow him on Instagram HERE , you can also see him at his gig Dead Funny up in Outpost Liverpool (more info HERE ) Do you want to see Alastair's spectacular moustache? 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/ )

Bronwyn Sweeney is an absolute belter of a performer. She's also one of QL's Champion of Champions! A fitting title for someone so genuinely delightful to have on stage. And this is the very set that won her that honour! Alongside a superb (award-winning) set, Bronwyn chats with host and MC James Ross about identity, maturity and place. EDITOR'S NOTE: Ok, so Bronwyn's audio was a little corrupted. It means she sounds like an incredibly charismatic robot. I can assure you all that she is not AI! If you'd like to see more from Bronwyn you can follow her on Instagram HERE . Do you want to see Bronwyn tear up the stage at QL? 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/ )

John Robertson is the closest you'll get to watching a catastrophic weather event without risk to your personal safety. Creator of award-winning show The Dark Room and a superb improv comic, John walks that knife edge of high intensity, high energy crowd work without falling into the lazy trap of biting the hand that claps. Alongside an absolute blinder of a headline set, John talks with host and MC James Ross about The Dark Room, crowd work and being a labrador or golden retriever boyfriend. CW: The execution of the Romanovs if you're still sore about it; the execution of the CEO of United Healthcare if you're sore about that at all; passing mentions of dementia; passing mentions of suicide If you'd like to see more from John you can find his website HERE with links to The Dark Room and John Robertson Plays with the Audience - both shows touring now! On a personal note, I'd highly recommend his book The Little Town of Marrowville - it's really very good for the nerdy goth in your life. Do you want to see how much John looks like Rik Mayall? 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/ )

Emily Bampton is glorious. An elite champion of champion on the QL stage, she performs with incredible energy while chronically oversharing. Alongside a wonderful set, Emily talks with host and MC James Ross about race, boys and the cyclical MLM scheme that is incel culture. CW: Incels, experience of racism. If you'd like to see more from Emily you can find her Instagram HERE and her website HERE with links to upcoming gigs and videos. If you'd like to contact Emily about dating her brother I can't stop you. Do you want to see how London looks good on Emily? 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/ )

Heidi Regan is a wonder. If you haven't had a chance to see her, by all means find one! She is a writerly comic, but not the typical one-line merchant that normally describes. She is by turns surreal and tangential, but an absolute master of narrative craft. Alongside an incredible set, Heidi talks with host and MC James Ross about rebellious wombs, the death of God and just the right amount of D&D. CW: Fertility, endometriosis & experience of homophobia. Also explaining that Santa isn't real. If you'd like to see more from Heidi you can follow her social media links HERE or if you'd like to hear more from Heidi in a podcast format, you can listen to the wonderful There Will Be Film HERE . Do you want to see Heidi's flawless impression of her wife (who is a woman)? 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/ )

Mark Cram is the best kind of comic, giving every ounce of charisma to the audience then pulling the whole crowd along on a beautiful narrative ride with so much energy, heart and sincerity. Alongside an absolute belter of a set, Mark talks with host and MC James Ross about the interplay of high and low status on stage, audience interaction and how the truth can be funny, poetic and memorable. Editor's Note: Mark's audio was completely corrupted for this one so I had to pull it from the call between James & Mark, apologies for the quality. The content, though, is still very good! CW: Street Violence, experience of sexual harassment & experience of homophobia If you'd like to see more from Mark he runs the fantastic LGBT+ night Laugh Out Proud , and find him on social media HERE Do you want to see Mark do a spot on impression of one half of a horse costume? 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/ )

Sweet Potato Jam! Sam Nicoresti is incredible! Not only an incredibly adept wordsmith, but the combination of writerly surrealism, witty whimsy and so much sincerity that makes them an absolute delight to watch on the QL stage! Alongside a superb set, Sam talks with host and MC James Ross about gender journeys, cancel culture and QL's run in with Joe Rogan. Editor's Note: Not going to lie, I am delighted by this episode. I have listened to it a lot but each time there's more to hear and more to think about. I love this episode. No issues at all, just wanted to draw this to people's attention. It's great. CW: Just so much gender! Right wing radicalisation If you'd like to see more from Sam you can watch their spectacular show Wokeflake HERE or, for anything else, you can find out details on their website HERE . Do you want to see a child look like they've been haggard by time? 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/ )

James O'Donoghue is a delightful comedian. The kind of angry that blends with whimsy, energy and care that works a treat for the QL audience. Alongside a superb set, James talks with host and MC James Ross about non-binary identities, the misconceptions of casting directors and being an angry Marxist who'd still do an advert. CW: Experiences of homophobia, Donald Trump Editor's note: Ok... so this was recorded waaaaay back when we all had at least a modicum of hope. So there is discussion and speculation about the events that have since become much worse. Definitely worth a listen, even through rose-tinted earphones. If you'd like to see more from James, they've got some fantastic work out there, for the social-minded they are HERE and if you haven't cast your pods enough they have the glorious Comedy Quiz podcast Is This Enough? Do you want to see James look like a Camp David Lynch? 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/ )

Jonny Collins is a glorious comedian whose boundless energy is a joy to behold, exploring the fallacies of gender through the lense of their own experience with an absurdist bent. She's the fantastic host of Blizzard Comedy , very much the spiritual Northern sibling to our dear QL, and also a QL competition winner from back in the day! Alongside a superb set, Jonny talks with host and MC James Ross about gender, the fetishisation of trans bodies and 9/11. CWs: Experiences of Gender dysphoria, 9/11 EDIT NOTE: Ok, the crowd sound kind of weird during the live set as there was the loudest fan in existence running throughout. I've done what I can to clean it up and make sure you can hear Jonny. If you're unsure of what the QL audience sound like you can go to a stony beach and listen to the tide hit against the pebbles. It's like that but with laughs. If you'd like to see more from Jonny, as mentioned earlier you can check out Blizzard Comedy if you're in the Manchester area or you can check out their social media HERE . Do you want to see Jonny's style tribute to Joan Jett? 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/ )

Olga Koch is a massively accomplished performer and an absolute champion of the comedy world, appearing on (among others) Live at the Apollo, QI, Mock the Week and, even more prestigious, was the first QL Champion of Champions! Alongside a phenomenal set, Olga talks with host and MC James Ross about parasocial relationships, the fallacy of Generative AI and Magic Mike. CWs: Cancer, Slut Shaming and STIs If you'd like to see more from Olga you can find her current tour dates for Olga Koch Comes from Money and details of her other work HERE , or follow her on social media HERE . Do you want to see Olga Koch be an absolute rawdogging champ? 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/ )

Will Owen is exactly the kind of camp comic genius that goes down an absolute treat at QL. Playful, arch and a wonderful way to open any comedy night. Alongside a fantastic set, Will talks with host and MC James Ross about queer archetypes, coming out and perpetually single friends. If you'd like to see more of Will you can get tickets to his Soho Theatre show Like, Nobody's Watching HERE - you can also find him on social mediums HERE . Do you want to see Will be the perfect acid bitch? 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/ )

Sian Davies is an award-winning, working-class comic and an absolute legend. A wonderful writer, witty as hell and an incredible storyteller, exactly the type of comedian that thrives with a QL audience. Alongside her brilliant set, Sian talks with host and MC James Ross about class, Big Dad Energy and the relative intelligence of her male cousins. CW: Experiences of queerphobia If you'd like to hear more from Sian, you can find her social media HERE , her website HERE , and her special "About Time" HERE . As well as being the wonder you hear here, Sian also founded and works with Best In Class, delivering training, building resources and forming a community for working class comedians, working to remove class, money and social status as barriers to performing. To see more of their incredible work you can check them out HERE . Do you want to see Sian be a lesbian Morrisey, but without being evil? 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/ )