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/)