The Quantum Leopard Podcast

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/)

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/)

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/)

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/)

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/)

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/)

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/)

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/)

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/)

Andy Barr would be Byronic if Byron weren't an absolute nightmare and wore more interesting shirts. The tragic clown, a master of turns of phrase and void-staring. I wish I could describe him better but the fact is I'm not as good at describing Andy Barr as Andy Barr would be because he's amazing. Alongside a superb set, Andy talks to host and MC James Ross about mental health, the 3 Act Structure of sets and just checking in on whether he's ok. CW: Alcoholism, Depression If you'd like to have more of Andy in your ears and eyes, you can find his website HERE, or listen to his (and other wonderful comedian Alexander Bennet's) superb podcast Born Yesterday HERE. Do you want to see Andy's incredible shirt? 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/)

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. Do you want to see Sikisa's flawless impression of a 3am Cornish Pasty craving? 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/)

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. Do you want to see what Nick looks like when he's "filming a Tik Tok"? 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 Sarah Griffin Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

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! Do you want to witness this set in all its 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 Aniruddh Ohja Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)