Best Jonny Robertson Podcasts (2025)

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The Diecast Podcast Ascension: Session 0 Ep. 0 1:11:45

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We are here with a brand new game. We have take our first steps into Daggerheart and everyone is welcome along on the journey. We start off with Session 0 where we build our heroes and lay a foundation of what’s going to happen, and what the style of the game is going to be. Session 0’s are vital and important, and we like to show how we learn and …

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Episode 36: Bronwyn Sweeney 38:57

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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 NO…

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Episode 35: John Robertson 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

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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 bl…

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Episode 34: Emily Bampton 42:08

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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…

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Episode 33: Heidi Regan 1:00:37

4M ago1:00:37

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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…

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Episode 32: Mark Cram 42:31

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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…

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Episode 31: Sam Nicoresti 57:04

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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 J…

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Episode 30: James O'Donoghue 46:09

7M ago46:09

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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 hom…

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Episode 29: Jonny Collins 36:23

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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 s…

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The Diecast Podcast: Dragon Echoes Ep 11 “Coming Home” Finale 1:31:48

8M ago1:31:48

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We close out Dragon Echoes by coming back to where it all started, and finishing off with a round table with the players. Thank you so much to everyone. Happy 10 years of the Diecast. It has been an amazing journey. I never thought we would have ended up here. Thank you to all the listeners, the players, and anyone who listened to our show. We’ll s…

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The Diecast Podcast: Dragon Echoes “Souls Apart” Ep 10 2:09:47

9M ago2:09:47

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The Friendship Circle ambush Obanus in his lair for the final time. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Diecast Podcast on iTunes or Google Play, leave a rating, a review, and let us know how we’re doing. You can follow us on twitter @DiecastPodcast. Send us a tweet and share your adventures with us. You can also catch up on any missed adventures on o…

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Episode 28: Olga Koch 48:40

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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 Generati…

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The Diecast Podcast Dragon Echoes: “Sister Act II” Ep 9 3:10:16

9M ago3:10:16

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There was a dragon fiiiiiight!! The Friendship Circle take it to the Black Rose and the Thayan undead monstrosities. Will they succeed? Will they recover the bone needed to complete the ritual? Don’t forget to subscribe to the Diecast Podcast on iTunes or Google Play, leave a rating, a review, and let us know how we’re doing. You can follow us on t…

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Episode 27: Will Owen 38:16

10M ago38:16

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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 …

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The Diecast Podcast: Dragon Echoes “Dream Jorts” S8E8 1:39:11

10M ago1:39:11

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The Friendship Circle has a few moments in the Dreamworld as they plan out how to recover some dragon bones. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Diecast Podcast on iTunes or Google Play, leave a rating, a review, and let us know how we’re doing. You can follow us on twitter @DiecastPodcast. Send us a tweet and share your adventures with us. You can al…

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The Diecast Podcast Dragon Echoes: “Sister Act” Ep 7 1:54:28

11M ago1:54:28

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The Friendship Circle lands in a hellish Waterdeep, what evils await them in another reality of the multiverse? Don’t forget to subscribe to the Diecast Podcast on iTunes or Google Play, leave a rating, a review, and let us know how we’re doing. You can follow us on twitter @DiecastPodcast. Send us a tweet and share your adventures with us. You can…

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Episode 26: Sian Davies 35:06

11M ago35:06

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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.…

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The Diecast Podcast Dragon Echoes “Dug” Ep 6 1:30:42

11M ago1:30:42

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The Friendship Circle make it back to Sigil, and plan their next move into the multiverse. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Diecast Podcast on iTunes or Google Play, leave a rating, a review, and let us know how we’re doing. You can follow us on Instagram @thediecastpodcast. Send us a tweet and share your adventures with us. You can also catch up o…

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Episode 25: Andy Barr 37:45

12M ago37:45

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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 J…

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The Diecast Podcast Dragon Echoes “2/3’s of a Plan” Ep. 5 1:29:41

12M ago1:29:41

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The Friendship Circle try to break a blue dragon out of a Silver Dragon’s prison. What could possibly go wrong? Don’t forget to subscribe to the Diecast Podcast on iTunes or Google Play, leave a rating, a review, and let us know how we’re doing. You can follow us on twitter @DiecastPodcast. Send us a tweet and share your adventures with us. You can…

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Episode 24: Richard Todd 50:36

1y ago50:36

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Richard Todd is a superb comic to watch - thoughtful, chaotic, just as at home with the surreal and the observed. It really is a treat to have him on at QL. Alongside an absolute blinder of a set, Richard also talks with host and MC James Ross about his previous wins, absurdism and grans. If you'd like to see more of Richard and his art, you can fi…

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Episode 23: Sikisa 37:10

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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 gen…

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The Diecast Podcast: Dragon Echoes “Faded From View” Ep 4 1:49:25

1y ago1:49:25

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The Friendship Circle meets the Silver King & Queen. They try to find out what happened to all the chromatic dragons in this reality, but something strange has happened. They’ve all faded from view? Don’t forget to subscribe to the Diecast Podcast on iTunes or Google Play, leave a rating, a review, and let us know how we’re doing. You can follow us…

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Episode 22: Bobbie Jones 30:18

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Bobbie Jones is a superb queer comedian & writer, wielding a turn of phrase like a falchion of fun, and alongside a wonderful QL set she talks with host and MC James Ross about shaved tits, the Megabus and how pain is not the root of all creativity. If you'd like to see more from Bobbie, she regularly performs with QL's Northern sibling Blizzard Co…

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The Diecast Podcast: Dragon Echoes “Coffees & Heroes” Ep 3 1:35:45

1y ago1:35:45

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The Friendship Circle jumps into the multiverse, as they discuss where and when to go to find a new blue dragon. The Multiverse of Menzie’s is now open, the coffee is fresh. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Diecast Podcast on iTunes or Google Play, leave a rating, a review, and let us know how we’re doing. You can follow us on twitter @DiecastPodca…

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The Diecast Podcast: Dragon Echoes “Menzie’s Lair” Ep 2 1:40:38

1y ago1:40:38

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We learn a lot about our character in this episode, and about the naming conventions of dragons. We explore Menzie;s lair, and finally get a full Friendship Circle. A big thank you to our sponsor: The Story Telling Collective. They run workshops to help anyone write and create their ttrpg adventures. Check them out, and register for their courses. …

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Episode 21: Nick Elleray 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

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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. …

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The Diecast Podcast: Dragon Echoes “Friendship Circle” Ep1 1:50:42

1y ago1:50:42

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We are back with a brand new season. Dragon Echoes sees a new cast of characters, but some familiar players joining the adventure. A big thank you to our sponsor: The Story Telling Collective. They run workshops to help anyone write and create their ttrpg adventures. Check them out, and register for their courses. They have something for everyone, …

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Episode 20: Athena Kugblenu 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

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Athena Kugblenu is a glorious writer, stand up and voice over artist. A self-confessed star of Radio 4 and Mock the Week (twice). Here she delivers a superb set on race, meat-za and the upper class roots of Slipknot, then talks with host and MC James Ross about, amongst other things, the scapegoating of the working class and the quality of fish fin…

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Episode 19: Alex Bertulis-Fernandes 37:44

1+ y ago37:44

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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 audience…

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Episode 18: Adele Cliff 39:19

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Absolute master of the one liner and joyful player of words, Adele Cliff is an absolute wonder and a delight to have on the QL stage. Alongside an incredible live set, Adele also talks with host & MC James Ross about one liners, strong reactions and geese. CW: Swan violence, I suppose? If you want to find out more from Adele: good luck! She is terr…

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Episode 17: Katie Mitchell 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

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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 websi…

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Episode 16: Shelf 1:08:33

1+ y ago1:08:33

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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, catcall…

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Episode 15: Thom Tuck 50:06

1+ y ago50:06

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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…

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Episode 14: Rachel Creeger 44:29

2y ago44:29

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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…

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Episode 13: Steffan Alun 1:10:41

2y ago1:10:41

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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 genu…

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Episode 12: Raul Kohli 50:18

2y ago50:18

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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 talk…

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Episode 11: Ben Pope 54:35

2y ago54:35

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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…

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Episode 10: Bethany Black 1:17:08

2y ago1:17:08

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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, experien…

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Tales From Trollskull Volume 2: Assemble! 46:34

2y ago46:34

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Heroes Assemble! Trollskull Manor has gathered some of the mightiest heroes in Waterdeep to share and plan what to do about Dormu and the Soul Plague. Ontharr Frume and a sect of Paladins have abandoned the Order of the Silver Gauntlet, and Evil Al still causes chaos through the city. It’s time to assemble resources, heroes, and hope to make a fina…

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Tales From Trollskull Volume 2: The Pizza Guy (Fan Expo Live Show) 44:10

2y ago44:10

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Our live show from Fan Expo is finally up. Join us on this wild mini adventure into the Order of the Silver Gauntlet. This was our live show, thank you so much to everyone that helped out from the Canadian Podcast Awards and from Fan Expo. It was a great event. Thank you to everyone who showed up to watch. I hope we get to do more live shows in the…

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Tales From Trollskull Volume 2: The Ranger Lord 1:56:03

2y ago1:56:03

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The Ranger Lord leads her group through the sewers of Waterdeep, down into the crypts held within The City of the Dead. The group continues to collect ingredients for a cure to the golden eyes curse. Can they get all the items they need, or will they encounter an unholy obstacle? How will the Ranger Lord react, and where can we get her trading card…

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Episode 9: Jordan Gray 51:17

2y ago51:17

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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…

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Tales From Trollskull Vol 2: The Smell of Ham Redux 1:45:19

2y ago1:45:19

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Tales From Trollskull is back, and this new adventuring party is trying to find the cure for the golden eyes in Waterdeep. Join us as Trollskull sends out our Ranger Lord Daisy, Juano, Pichu, and Eleanor to try and figure out this mystery. Jonny has landed a new role in the game Pekoe, as Mayor Pambeh. Pekoe is an amazing tea making simulator in a …

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Episode 8: Harriet Braine 47:50

2+ y ago47:50

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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…

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Episode 7: Louisa Keight 37:10

2+ y ago37:10

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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 inclusiv…

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Tales From Trollskull Vol 2: Kill the Wabbit! 1:56:04

2+ y ago1:56:04

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The Tales From Trollskull crew has found themsleves in Evil Al’s magical laboratory, and they continue to search for more answers. They have a double rogue tandem ready to disarm or disable any dangers they may find. This is fine, right? Two cast members are going to be at San Diego Comic Con, go say hi if you can. They also have golden eyes, and m…

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Tales From Trollskull Vol 2: Rat King Sandwich 1:51:13

2+ y ago1:51:13

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It’s a fight episode, as the Trollskull team take on a series of ratking abominations in the sewers below Waterdeep. The Trollskull group is up against some mighty odds as the rat corpses seek an untethered revenge against any living beings in the sewers. As always, aim flame throwers away from face. Jonny has landed a new role in the game Pekoe, a…

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Tales From Trollskull Vol 2: Eau du Toilettte Evil 1:46:12

2+ y ago1:46:12

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Tales From Trollskull is back as Elsbeth and Mari have brought in Bucket & Yojen to try and tackle the Cultists in the sewer. Things are about to go down the drain, litterally, as the adventurers from Trollskull get a bit gooey in the latest adventures from Trollskull Manor. Jonny has landed a new role in the game Pekoe, as Mayor Pambeh. Pekoe is a…

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Episode 6: Cerys Bradley 34:37

2+ y ago34:37

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Quantum Leopard Champion of Champions Cerys Bradley brings their immeasurable talent to this episode with a superb set! They then talk to host and MC James Ross about being non-binary & passionate about rugby and the difference between onstage and offstage personae. If you'd like to see more about Cerys their website is HERE Wonder what Sharky the …