The Quantum Leopard Podcast James Ross
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Host and MC James Ross interviews the UKs top comedians, alongside their sets from London’s loveliest comedy night: Quantum Leopard!
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Episode 17: Katie Mitchell
Goth wonder Katie Mitchell is the working-class, joyful and whimsical comedian that we are honoured to have grace us from the wilds of Nottingham.
Alongside a superb live set, Katie also talks with host & MC James Ross about goth lesbianism, joke construction and sexy typewriters,
CW: Experience of homophobia
To find out more about Katie, her website is HERE, and you can follow her on Instagram HERE, and any other links - including video of her wonderful QL set - can be found HERE!
If you'd like to see how a Straight Ally Friend (TM) looks 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 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
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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/)