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QLP 114 Full Trailer Reaction

A full-length Quantum Leap reboot trailer has finally dropped! Watch it here, and then listen to what hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Albie Burdge have to say! Tell us what you think! Drop us a line at Quantum Leap Podcast, P.O. Box 542, Bayport, NY 11705 Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Sep 9, 202259 min

QLP 113 Reboot Teaser Reactions

The Quantum Leap reboot is almost here and NBC is ramping things up! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for the latest news regarding the new show and an in-depth discussion of new teaser trailers. What can we expect from Ben’s Leaps? Will they be like Sam’s? Or will the rules be fundamentally different in this latest iteration? Time to Remake History! Tell us what you think! Drop us a line at Quantum Leap Podcast, P.O. Box 542, Bayport, NY 11705 Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Sep 6, 20221h 20m

QLP 112 Revisiting Double Identity

Ay oh! Oh ay! It’s time to revisit Double Identity! Dance the Tarantella with QLP hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they travel to 1965 Brooklyn to review Sam’s Leap as a mafia hitman making it with the Don’s goomah. Banga-banga-banga! You’ll have more fun than Nona at bingo. If we’re lyin’, we’re dyin’! Tell us what you think! Drop us a line at Quantum Leap Podcast, P.O. Box 542, Bayport, NY 11705 Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Aug 23, 20221h 47m

QLP 111 Knights of the Morningstar

Sharpen your broadswords, because it’s time to tourney with Knights of the Morningstar! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for another meeting of the Quantum Leap Podcast Book Club and prepare to get swept away in Melanie Rawn’s rollicking tale of Sam’s Leap into a medieval knight — sort of. There are jousts and fair maidens and Evil Leapers and we try to answer that age-old question: Just what the hell does Donna do at Project Quantum Leap? Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  Or drop us a line at Quantum Leap Podcast, P.O. Box 542, Bayport, NY 11705.

Aug 9, 20222h 3m

QLP Extra: Fangent 8: BTMI Second Edition

Have you heard? QLP Host Matt Dale has begun work on the second edition of his comprehensive Quantum Leap reference guide Beyond The Mirror Image: The Observer’s Guide to Quantum Leap. So for this special episode of our normally-Patreon-exclusive bonus show Fangent, Matt tells us what’s new with everyone’s favourite Quantum Leap encyclopedia, and how the new edition of the premiere source for Quantum Leap facts and trivia will be even bigger and more jam-packed with QL goodness. Support the Kickstarter campaign here!  Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  Or drop us a line at Quantum Leap Podcast, P.O. Box 542, Bayport, NY 11705.

Jul 28, 20221h 10m

QLP 110 Revisiting How the Tess Was Won

Saddle up Widowmaker pardners, because we’re Revisiting How the Tess Was Won! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they lasso Sam’s silly Leap as a country veterinarian roped into a contest to marry the fiercest filly in Texas. It’s a romancin’ cowboyin’ good time! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  Or drop us a line at Quantum Leap Podcast, P.O. Box 542, Bayport, NY 11705.

Jul 17, 20222h 3m

QLP 109 Reboot Pilot Redo?

What’s this we hear? There’s been a Reboot Pilot Redo? NBC has ordered a second Quantum Leap reboot pilot, and hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis break down all the known details behind this unusual decision. The news also comes with a slight plot spoiler, but don’t worry, we provide fair warning for spoiler-averse listeners. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Jun 30, 20221h 7m

QLP 108 Prelude

The QLP Book Club reconvenes for Prelude by Ashley McConnell. Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis to discuss this long-anticipated entry into the Quantum Leap novel series – the origin story of Project Quantum Leap! Before they were Leaper and Observer, Sam and Al were fast friends with a dream to make time travel a reality. But deadly outside forces are conspiring to stop Quantum Leap before it can begin! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Jun 17, 20221h 49m

QLP 107 Revisiting The Right Hand of God

Get your ringside seats, because we’re Revisiting The Right Hand of God! Go a few rounds with Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis to discuss Sam’s Leap as a washed-up boxer who must help some nuns raise enough money to build a new chapel. We also have an interview with Christopher Kirby, the actor who played the original Herbert “Magic” Williams in The Leap Home Part II: Vietnam. Our very own Hayden McQueenie caught up with Chris to discuss his time on Quantum Leap and how he feels about his character coming back in the QL reboot. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Jun 5, 20223h 8m

QLP 106 The Wall

The QLP Book Club reconvenes with The Wall by Ashley McConnell. Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis to discuss the third book in the Quantum Leap novel series, in which Sam Leaps into Missy — a five-year-old girl on an American army base in Germany in 1961, living in the shadow of impending nuclear war and an abusive mother. WARNING: This podcast contains frank discussion of child abuse and adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Find us on YouTube at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

May 12, 20221h 32m

QLP 105 Reboot Roundup

Lots of scraps and oddments have been floating around regarding the new Quantum Leap, so it’s high time for a comprehensive Reboot Roundup! Join hosts Albert Burdge, Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they dish the juicy deets on everything that is known so far — including a bunch of new stuff that we’ve never discussed on the podcast. This episode was produced in conjunction with our You Tube channel. Watch the video version at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Apr 29, 202253 min

QLP 104 Reboot Update with Deborah Pratt

The Quantum Leap Podcast is proud to welcome back Quantum Leap co-executive producer and writer Deborah Pratt to discuss the Quantum Leap reboot! Hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis dish with Deborah about the origins of the reboot, the current stages of the production, and when and where the series might air. She also drops some hints about story details, series themes, and the possible return of a certain parallel-hybrid computer. We also just sorta geek out about all things Quantum Leap! Watch a video version of this interview at YouTube.com/TheQuantumLeapPodcast. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Apr 19, 20221h 31m

QLP 103 Revisiting Star-Crossed

To Donna, or not to Donna? That is the question, because we’re revisiting Star-Crossed! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they dive deep into Quantum Leap’s first official episode, in which Sam Leaps into a sleazy college professor — and reconnects with the love of his life, Donna Eleese. It’s a timeless tale of romance, fate and magic cheeseburgers. Then stay tuned for an interview with Quantum Leap Editor Michael Stern. Michael worked on Quantum Leap from seasons 3-5, and he recounts the production and editing process — giving us a glimpse of how episodes were built from the ground up. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Apr 14, 20222h 33m

QLP 102 Reboot Production Updates

Stop the presses, because it’s time for Reboot Production Updates! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for all the latest developments regarding the new series, including the announcement of the main cast and the start of filming — plus a possible scoop from Matt regarding one of the main guest stars. To quote a very famous Leaper, “Oh, boy!” Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Mar 13, 20221h 1m

QLP 101 Too Close for Comfort

The QLP Book Club is back in session and things are getting Too Close for Comfort! When Sam Leaps into a college student in New Mexico in 1991, he meets none other than Al! Not the Observer for Project Quantum Leap, but a younger version of his best friend at a transitional time in his life. One wrong move from Sam, and the Quantum Leap Project could cease to be! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for an in-depth discussion of this sophomore entry in the Quantum Leap Novel series, written by Ashley McConnell. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Mar 3, 20221h 15m

QLP 100 Revisiting Genesis

Welcome to the 100th Episode of the Quantum Leap Podcast, where we begin our post Mirror Image series retrospective by Revisiting Genesis! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for a new look at the Quantum Leap pilot, as requested by listeners. Does the series premiere hold up? Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Feb 20, 2022

QLP 099 Reboot Character Announcements

The new characters for the Quantum Leap reboot have been confirmed. Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for an in-depth discussion of the new Leaper, Observer and various other denizens of Project Quantum Leap as envisioned for the new series, along with some broad plot points. Special thanks to the Fate’s Wide Wheel Podcast for confirming this news. Keep up with all the latest facts about the Quantum Leap reboot at quantumleapinfo.net. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Feb 13, 20221h 27m

QLP 098 Reboot News

It’s official! NBC has ordered a Quantum Leap Reboot! Join QLP hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they review the latest news surrounding this bombshell announcement and speculate on what a new Quantum Leap series might look like. The future is looking bright for Quantum Leap! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Jan 22, 202258 min

QLP 097 Quantum Leap: The Novel

Brush up on your Carny Knowledge, because it’s time for Quantum Leap: The Novel! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they kick off the first meeting of the QLP Book Club with this extended review of the first novel in the Quantum Leap novel series, written by Ashley McConnell — in which Sam Leaps into a 1950s carnival worker and has to stop a deadly roller coaster crash. We also bring you an interview with Quantum Leap novel series editor Ginjer Buchanan. Ginjer chats about the inception of the official tie-in novel program and how she kept it going for 19 books. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Jan 4, 20222h 18m

QLP 096 Mirror Image Listener Feedback Special

Think you’ve heard everything there is to hear about Mirror Image? Well think again, because it’s time for the Mirror Image Listener Feedback Special! And to celebrate the occasion we welcome two very special guest hosts, QLP Co-Executive Producer Hayden McQueenie and QLP Creator Albie Burdge. They give their own brilliant takes on just what the heck is going on in Quantum Leap’s infamously nebulous series finale, and help Matt, Allison and Chris explore other fascinating theories posited by QLP listeners. Plus, we give away some sweet Scott swag! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Dec 1, 20211h 45m

QLP Extra: Dean Stockwell – A Brief Tribute

Quantum Leap Podcast Host Christopher DeFilippis shares a segment he wrote for his “DeFlip Side” radio program commemorating the passing of Dean Stockwell. Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  Portrait of American actor Dean Stockwell crouching outdoors, 1989. (Photo by Nancy R. Schiff/Getty Images)

Nov 21, 20216 min

QLP Book Club Bookmark Unboxing

Introducing the QLP Book Club Bookmark! Our reviews of the Quantum Leap novel series will soon begin, and what better way to read along than with this beautiful, one-of-a-kind collectible? The exploding handlink design provides a bold burst of color on the front, there’s a list of novels on the back, and a rad tassel brings this bad boy home (if only Sam had had one…). Get your bookmark by joining the QLP Book Club on Patreon for just $3 a month. Learn more on our Patreon page. You’ll be the envy of your reading circle! All patrons supporting at the Book Club level and above are also automatically in the running to win a Quantum Leap novel or comic book. Thanks to our graphic designer Scott Matteson for this amazing treat. Check out his work at PlanetRise Creative. Let the reading commence!

Oct 16, 2021

QLP 095 Mirror Image

Forget everything you think you know about Leaping and belly up to the bar; it’s time for Mirror Image. Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for a deep dive into Quantum Leap’s infamously controversial, confusing and heart-breaking series finale. We talk GTFW, dubious doppelgängers, and debate Sam’s ultimate fate. Have a fan theory? Tell us what you think! We may use your comments in our upcoming Mirror Image Fan Feedback Special! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Oct 10, 20212h 32m

QLP Extra: Leaps Elsewhere: Gung Ho

We’re on vacation! So please enjoy this episode of our Patreon Exclusive bonus show Leaps Elsewhere, where we talk about other movies and TV shows starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. For this outing, we tackle Scott’s short-lived TV series GUNG HO! A spin-off of the Ron Howard/Michael Keaton film of the same name, Scott heads up a rowdy bunch of Pennsylvania auto workers whose plant has been taken over by a Japanese car company. Cultures clash and wackiness ensues. Strap in for lazy comedy and casual racism as only the 80s could deliver. And did we mention Scott’s hair? Come for the laughs, stay for the truly awful singing. WARNING: This episode contains profanity. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Sep 1, 20211h 6m

QLP 094 Memphis Melody

Tap those blue suede shoes, because it’s time for a Memphis Melody! Get all shook up with hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they talk about Sam’s Leap into the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Quantum Leap pulls out all the stops for its penultimate episode, showcasing Scott’s singing and dancing talents to celebrate this 20th century musical icon. But is the episode any good? Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Aug 19, 20211h 42m

QLP 093 The Leap Between the States

Mix up a mustard poultice because it’s time for the The Leap Between the States! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for Sam’s Leap beyond his own lifetime — into a Civil War soldier who’s also his own great-grandfather. We explore new frontiers in Leaping, a major kiss with history and a sorta creepy woo-your-own-great-grandmother plot. All this excitement is enough to make a man feel like a king. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Aug 2, 20211h 15m

QLP 092 The Beast Within

It’s time to confront The Beast Within! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for Sam’s Leap into a traumatized Vietnam War veteran for what is emphatically, positively, no way no how the Bigfoot episode. Also, it’s the Bigfoot episode.  Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Jul 19, 20211h 11m

QLP 091 Goodbye Norma Jean

It’s time to say Goodbye Norma Jean. Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for Sam’s encounter with the ultimate sex symbol of the 20th Century, Marilyn Monroe. It’s an exploration of celebrity, depression, Boomer nostalgia and the mystique of old Hollywood. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Jul 1, 20211h 18m

QLP 090 Revenge of the Evil Leaper

Hell hath no fury like the Revenge of the Evil Leaper! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for the final chapter in Sam’s battle against Lothos and the mysterious Evil Leaper Project. Strap in for geeky speculation, flagrant retconning and TV hypnotism at its finest. If you’re yelling for a three-letter savior, we suggest you make it start with a Q — and end with an L – P! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Jun 15, 20211h 28m

QLP 089 Return of the Evil Leaper

Beware the Return of the Evil Leaper! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis to discuss Sam’s second clash with his time-traveling arch-nemesis, Alia. Then listen to an encore presentation of our interview with Carolyn Seymour, who plays the evil hologram Zoe. Carolyn speaks with Albie about her time on Quantum Leap and her wide-ranging acting career. And be sure to stick around as Chris relates his encounter with Alia herself, Renee Coleman. In a word, delicious! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

May 30, 20212h 7m

QLP 088 Blood Moon

Stock up on garlic, because it’s time for Blood Moon! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they sink their teeth into Sam’s Leap as a vampire in what is widely considered to be the worst QL episode ever. But does Blood Moon get a bad rap? We’re also proud to present you with an encore presentation of our interview with Shae D’Lyn, who plays the Lady Corrington in this episode. Shae talks with Albie about her time on the set and what she’s been doing since starring in this infamous episode. It’s a deep dive into the bizarre juxtaposition of vampire lore and Leaping logistics that you don’t want to miss! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Apr 30, 20211h 43m

QLP 087 Dr. Ruth

Get ready for some frank talk about sex, because it’s time for Dr. Ruth! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Christopher DeFilippis and Matt Dale as they discuss Sam’s Leap into the world-renowned sex therapist — a story that could only be told in Season 5. Strap in for a cavalcade of bad impersonations, low-hanging love muscles and truly awful stunt doubles. Did we mention it’s Allison’s least favorite episode? Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Apr 3, 20211h 29m

QLP 086 Liberation

It’s LIBERATION now! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they discuss Sam’s Leap into a suburban housewife fighting for equal rights, while deftly avoiding guy-on-guy smooches. The bras they are a-burnin’! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Mar 1, 20211h 9m

QLP 085 A Tale of Two Sweeties

Insert your Dickens pun here; It’s time for A Tale of Two Sweeties! Settle in for some classic screwball comedy — Quantum Leap style — as hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis discuss Sam’s Leap into a bigamist trying to juggle two families. The farce is strong with this one. It is a far, far better podcast we do, than we have ever done; it is a far, far better jesting place we go to, than we have ever known. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Feb 15, 20211h 11m

QLP 084 Promised Land

Primp your bandannas, because we’re heading for the Promised Land! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis to chat about Quantum Leap’s other Christmas episode, in which Sam finds himself in the middle of a bank heist back in his home town of Elk Ridge, Indiana. It’s a heartwarming holiday tale of multiple felonies, farm swindling, questionable sheriffing, and SCOTT IN THAT MAKEUP! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Feb 1, 202156 min

QLP 083 Trilogy Part 3: The Last Door

Prepare for adventures in fourth-dimensional parenting, because it’s time for Trilogy 3: The Last Door! Join QLP hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for one last romp in the life of Abagail Fuller in which we see Sam save Abagail (again), hear about that damn locket (again) and discover what is arguably the biggest addition to Quantum Leap lore ever — Sam’s daughter, Sammy Jo (who we never see again). There’s also the beigest, sweatiest Southern courtroom drama this side of season two. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Jan 16, 20211h 9m

QLP 082 Trilogy Part 2: For Your Love

Cue the harmonicas and twangy guitars, it’s time for Trilogy Part 2! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as they learn that even heroes are human in Sam’s increasingly problematic adventures in the life of Abigail Fuller. Is it an epic star-crossed romance, or just plain wrong? Warning: This episode of the podcast contains frank discussion of rape, consent and sexual situations; listener discretion is advised. Also, no Velton Ray Bunches were harmed in the making of this episode. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Jan 1, 20211h 16m

QLP Quantum Deep Finished with 2020

God help Sam if he ever leaps to 2020. Wait a minute… Is it possible that everything that happened this year is from… An evil leaper?! Thanks to a throwaway line in “Deliver Us From Evil”, there is a distinct possibility. Hayden is joined by friends of the QLP and hosts of the Starbright Project, Aaron, and Michelle Moss to discuss the “Jimmy” arc in Quantum Leap and to make sure we get out of this dumpster fire of a year, alive. JUMANJI! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Dec 31, 202057 min

A Little Miracle V

A LITTLE MIRACLE… FIIIIIIIIIVE GOOOOOOLDEN PODCAAAAAASTS… It’s that time of year again, we’ve pulled out our favorite Christmas episode of Quantum Leap, “A Little Miracle”, so of course, we have to talk about it. Friends of the QLP, Aaron and Michelle Moss, have joined our very own Jolly fat man, Hayden, for a special crossover with their own podcast “The Starbright Project”. It’s Michelle’s first time watching the series through, so enjoy hearing a new fan talking about her new favorite show with fresh eyes, while Aaron and Hayden wind her up. And since it’s Christmas, there’s a brand new, practically gift-wrapped Quantum Deep segment, which settles scientifically the mind vs body debate. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas Leapers! Check out episode four here You will be visited by three Christmas apparitions, as hosts Albie, Heather, Zoë, Hayden, Christopher and Suzanne crash this Dickensesque Scroogefest Inception-style, with a podcast in a podcast in a podcast. Then stick around for an interview with Jarrett Lennon the actor who played Tiny Boy. Jarrett talks with Christopher about his acting career, and what it was like to work on Quantum Leap at such a young age. And be sure to check out Jarrett’s L.A.-based comedy improv group The Feel Good Not Bad Death Laser. Visit their website here for upcoming shows. There’s also a Quantum Deep segment from Hayden McQueenie, an all-new Quantum Leap Radio Sightings by Christopher DeFilippis, episode trivia and more! We also bring you an interview with actor Tom McTigue. Tom played Blake’s sycophantic yes-man Calloway in the Christmas episode A Little Miracle. He spoke to Chris about his acting and stand-up comedy career and recounted his time guest starring on Quantum Leap.  Let us know what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707)847-6682. Send in your thoughts, theories, and feedback, voice memos, MP3s & email to [email protected]. Also, join us on Facebook.com/QuantumLeapPodcast and Twitter.com/QuantumLeapPod and as a patron receive bonus and exclusive content by signing up here… www.patreon.com/QuantumLeapPodcast. Let’s hope we all don’t end up in limbo…

Dec 26, 20207h 38m

BONUS EPISODE: A Very Fangent Christmas

Welcome to a very Christmas edition of Fangent – our (normally) Patreon exclusive show about the stuff we’re talking about when we’re not talking about Quantum Leap. Celebrate the season with us, as Matt takes down dumb holiday specials, Allison goes Puppy Star Christmas crazy, and Chris lays down some forbidden Christmas lore! It’s a stocking-full of silly holiday laughs. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Here are links to stuff we talk about: Doctor Who Holiday Toast Puppy Star Christmas DeFlip Side Christmas Segments Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Dec 25, 20201h 1m

QLP 081 Trilogy Part 1: One Little Heart

Tell us all the ways you love us, because it’s time for Trilogy Part 1! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for Sam’s Leap into a small-town sheriff embroiled in a murder mystery — where his 10-year-old daughter is the prime suspect. It’s a cavalcade of sweaty Scott, creepy sexual undercurrents and Meg Foster’s haunting eyes. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  Transcript QLP-081-Trilogy-Part-1-One-Little-HeartDownload

Dec 21, 20201h 19m

QLP 080 Deliver Us From Evil

Let those TV dinners burn, because it’s time to Deliver Us From Evil! The Evil Leaper has arrived! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for this season five event, introducing Sam to his greatest nemesis. And then stay tuned for a LaMotta family reunion as we bring you interviews with John D’Aquino, Laura Harrington and Brad Silverman, who reprised their roles as Frank, Connie and Jimmy for this episode. John D’Aquino, Laura Harrington and Brad Silverman Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Nov 25, 20202h 50m

QLP 079 Star Light, Star Bright

Watch the skies for elliptical orbs, because it’s time for Star Light, Star Bright! Richard C. Okie Join Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for a close encounter with special guest host Richard C. Okie, who wrote this episode. Rick recounts the genesis of Sam’s brush with extra-terrestrials in the now-infamous “UFO episode” and chats about his time as a writer/producer on Quantum Leap during its fifth season. His credits include such memorable S5 outings as Leaping of the Shrew, Goodbye, Norma Jean, and The Leap Between the States. Rick also reveals the unlikely origins of the Evil Leapers! We also welcome a new producer to the podcast, and take a geeky deep dive into some heavy international video artwork. Here’s are the video covers we discuss! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Nov 1, 20201h 37m

QLP Listener Feedback Special

We interrupt our regularly scheduled podcast for these words from… you! Join QLP hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for a deep dive into what you’ve been saying in this listener feedback extravaganza! Buy Matt’s book, “Beyond the Mirror Image: The Observer’s Guide to Quantum Leap” Read Chris’s short story “Somewhere Between Limbo and Lightning”  Here’s that neat Captain Archer postcard we talk about: Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Oct 2, 20201h 1m

QLP 078 Killin’ Time

Bone up on your hand anatomy, because it’s Killin’ Time! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis to discuss Sam’s Leap into a brutal killer in a deadly siege with police — while Al hunts for the real killer, who has escaped from the Waiting Room in 1999. It’s a whirlwind of Sci-Fi action, confusing guns and revealing truths about Fermi Suits. Did we mention Sex World? Also, Matt tells his car-park story, and there’s a dark(winged) post-credits bonus! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Sep 21, 20201h 59m

QLP 077 Nowhere to Run

It’s time for Nowhere to Run. Hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis are thrilled to welcome Quantum Leap writer and producer Tommy Thompson back to the podcast as a guest co-host to discuss Sam’s Leap into a double amputee returning home from Vietnam. Tommy Thompson Tommy shares the life experiences that shaped his writing of this episode, and provides some insight into what it was like behind the scenes during season five. He also gives us a definitive answer on the whole mind/body debate! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Sep 6, 20201h 32m

QLP 076 Leaping of the Shrew

All hail Princess Pain in the Buffalo. It’s time for Leaping of the Shrew! Get swept away with hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis as Sam Leaps into a goofy desert island romance with special guest star Brooke Shields.  Jean-Pierre Dorléac We’re also thrilled to bring you a new interview with Quantum Leap Costume Designer Jean-Pierre Dorléac! Jean-Pierre brings a special pedigree to this episode, having dressed Brooke Shields as a castaway once before for the 1980 mega-hit film The Blue Lagoon. He talks to Allison and Chris about his reunion with Brooke during the filming of Shrew, and all the behind-the-scenes goings-on. Click here to check out Jean-Pierre’s website, where you can find costumes for sale and his biography, The Naked Truth. And if that isn’t enough, QLP Co-Executive Producer Hayden McQueenie theorizes on the many histories of Al in a new Quantum Deep segment entitled “Bingo, Bango, Bongo,” which features special guest Albie Burdge! The Quantum Leap Podcast — more fun than singing wild peasant songs and dancing naked with your bouzouki. (Well, maybe not…) Leaping of the Shrew production photos courtesy of Jean-Pierre Dorléac Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Aug 12, 20202h 41m

QLP 075 Lee Harvey Oswald

Get ready to crack the conspiracy; it’s time for Lee Harvey Oswald! Join Allison Pregler, Matt Dale, Christopher DeFilippis and special guest host Hayden McQueenie as they usher in Season 5 with this jam-packed QLP episode examining Sam’s Leap into the 20th Century’s most infamous assassin. Natasha Pavlovich We’re also proud to bring you an interview with actress Natasha Pavlovich, who played Marina Oswald in the episode. Natasha speaks with Chris about her time on the set, discusses her pioneering achievements as a female pilot, and tells us about her new book “AMONG STARS: TEN HABITS TO SKYROCKET TO SUCCESS.” Find out more on her website.  And we revisit an interview with actor Elya Baskin, who played Major Yuri Kosenko in the episode. The interview first appeared on a Lee Harvey Oswald crossover special between The Quantum Leap Podcast and 11.22.63: An Event Podcast, and is conducted by 11.22.63 host Skipper Martin. Listen to the full interview here. Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Jul 20, 20203h 29m

QLP 074 A Leap for Lisa

Wait? Success suddenly has no effect on Leaping? It must be time for A Leap for Lisa! Join hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis for the paradigm-shifting, time-twisting, Al-dubbing, Roddy-McDowalling antics of the season four finale as Sam Leaps into a young Al — and changes history with deadly consequences for our favorite hologram. We’re also proud to bring you an interview with actor Jeff Corbett, who played Chip Ferguson in the episode. Jeff talks about how he got into acting and shares memories of his time on the set. Then listen to QLP announcer Zoe Dean’s touching retrospective of the late Roddy McDowall. Roddy fans should definitely check out her show Not Just Yesterday: The Roddy McDowall Podcast. Bingo bango bongo! So long, season four! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Jul 1, 20202h 41m

QLP 073 Stand Up

Put down that sheep and put on your clothes, because it’s time for Stand Up! Get in on the act with hosts Allison Pregler, Matt Dale and Christopher DeFilippis to yuck it up over Sam’s Leap into a fledgling 1950s comedy trio headed for disaster on stage and off. Also, more evil Italians? Fuggedaboutit! Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail by calling (707) 847-6682. Send feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Jun 16, 202052 min