Episodes

  • Episode 0 - Trailer
    Nov 13 2023

    SPRINGLEAF launches Tuesday 21st November 2023 - subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


    Pat Springleaf is in quite the bind. He’s an ex con man turned undercover cop in the middle of the biggest case of his career - the gang are getting suspicious, his wife wants a divorce, the police are demanding results and his ex partner-in-crime is blackmailing him.

    Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody.


    A new sort-of-true crime comedy series from James Acaster (Off Menu, Repertoire, Ghostbusters), featuring Bill Bailey, Chloe Petts, Domhnall Gleeson, Evelyn Mok, Finn Wolfhard, Freya Parker, Hugh Dennis, Jack De'ath, Jason Forbes, Jo Brand, Kath Hughes, Kemah Bob, Louis Theroux, Mark Silcox, Michael McKean, Mike Wozniak, Miles Jupp, Milton Jones, Natalie Cassidy, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Nish Kumar, Pat Cahill, Phil Dunning, Phil Wang, Sarah Millican, Sharon D Clarke and Sindhu Vee, with guests Ed Gamble, Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Katherine Ryan, Lolly Adefope, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Lycett, Sara Pascoe, Rosie Jones and Guz Khan.


    Original Music by NNAMDÏ


    Produced by Lyndsay Fenner

    A Mighty Bunny Production


    www.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    3 mins
  • Episode 1
    Nov 21 2023

    A true(ish) crime podcast, based on James Acaster's undercover cop alter-ego Pat Springleaf, which sees Pat share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working undercover to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang, led by the villainous Lawrence (Domhnall Gleeson).


    Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody.


    In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams (Kath Hughes) play excerpts from his wire recordings to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the comedy career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.


    In episode 1, Lawrence announces a side-step from drug dealing into a more glamorous branch of crime, Pat's wife Sita (Sindhu Vee) makes some life changing personal and career decisions and Pat takes the advice of fellow comic Evelyn Mok to find a better, more truthful, on-stage comic persona.


    Featuring:


    Chloe Petts - Nance

    Domhnall Gleeson - Lawrence

    Evelyn Mok - herself

    Finn Wolfhard - Serpico

    Freya Parker - Heckler

    Jack De'ath - Compere

    Jason Forbes - Police Officer

    Kath Hughes - Detective Adams

    Kemah Bob - Donna

    Louis Theroux - Detective Shane Nicely

    Nathaniel Metcalfe - Huey

    Nish Kumar - himself

    Pat Cahill - Reg

    Sharon D Clarke - Police Chief Angela

    Sindhu Vee - Sita


    with studio guest Ed Gamble


    Extra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint Douglass


    Original Music by NNAMDÏ


    Sound design by Charlie Brandon King


    Assistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela Carmichael


    Produced by Lyndsay Fenner


    A Mighty Bunny Production

    www.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk


    Merch? Merch! https://springleaf.teemill.com/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 2
    Nov 28 2023

    Studio guest Romesh Ranganathan attempts to get a grip on exactly what the podcast is, Sita bags Serpico his first acting role and Pat's crowd-work skills are tested to their limit when Donna encourages Lawrence and Huey to try out their new heist personas in public…


    A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang, led by the villainous Lawrence.


    Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody.


    In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.


    Featuring:


    Chloe Petts - Nance

    Domhnall Gleeson - Lawrence

    Evelyn Mok - herself

    Jack De'ath - Compere

    Jason Forbes - Comedy Fan

    Kath Hughes - Detective Adams

    Kemah Bob - Donna

    Mark Silcox - himself

    Nathaniel Metcalfe - Huey

    Nish Kumar - himself

    Pat Cahill - Reg

    Phil Wang - Detective Clarke Burbridge

    Sharon D Clarke - Police Chief Angela

    Sindhu Vee - Sita


    with studio guest Romesh Ranganathan


    Extra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint Douglass


    Original Music by NNAMDÏ


    Sound design by Charlie Brandon King


    Assistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela Carmichael


    Produced by Lyndsay Fenner


    A Mighty Bunny Production

    www.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk


    Merch? Merch! https://springleaf.teemill.com/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 3
    Dec 5 2023

    Pat is booked as a guest for Tom Allen's new panel show, and Donna persuades the SW6 gang to carry out a practice heist at the studio in preparation for their big casino job - bad news for fellow panellists Jo Brand and Sarah Millican. Meanwhile, 'Sita's Creatures' animal acting agency goes from strength to strength as Serpico cements his reputation as the country's leading Merdog, before making waves elsewhere on set.


    A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.


    Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.


    Featuring:


    Bill Bailey - himself

    Chloe Petts - Nance

    Domhnall Gleeson - Lawrence

    Evelyn Mok - herself

    Finn Wolfhard - Serpico

    Freya Parker - Floor Manager

    Jason Forbes - Director

    Jo Brand - herself

    Kath Hughes - Detective Adams

    Kemah Bob - Donna

    Nathaniel Metcalfe - Huey

    Nish Kumar - himself

    Pat Cahill - Reg

    Phil Wang - Detective Clarke Burbridge

    Sarah Millican - herself

    Sharon D Clarke - Police Chief Angela

    Sindhu Vee - Sita


    with studio guest Tom Allen


    Extra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint Douglass


    Original Music by NNAMDÏ


    Sound design by Charlie Brandon King


    Assistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela Carmichael


    Produced by Lyndsay Fenner


    A Mighty Bunny Production

    www.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk


    Merch? Merch! https://springleaf.teemill.com/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 4
    Dec 12 2023

    With SW5 member (and fellow undercover cop) Clarke tied up in the backroom of SW6 HQ, Pat needs to come up with a rescue plan, stat. But when he leaks Clarke's whereabouts to SW5 gang leader Janet (Natalie Cassidy), existing tensions between the two gangs begin to escalate. Meanwhile, on the comedy circuit, there's another terrible crime to deal with - a blatant case of material theft...


    A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.


    Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.


    Featuring:


    Chloe Petts - Nance

    Domhnall Gleeson - Lawrence

    Evelyn Mok - herself

    Finn Wolfhard - Serpico

    Freya Parker - Audience member

    Jack De'ath - Compere

    Kath Hughes - Detective Adams

    Kemah Bob - Donna

    Natalie Cassidy - Janet

    Nathaniel Metcalfe - Huey

    Nish Kumar - himself

    Pat Cahill - Reg

    Phil Wang - Detective Clarke Burbridge

    Sharon D Clarke - Police Chief Angela

    Sindhu Vee - Sita


    with studio guest Katherine Ryan


    Extra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint Douglass


    Original Music by NNAMDÏ


    Sound design by Charlie Brandon King


    Assistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela Carmichael


    Produced by Lyndsay Fenner


    A Mighty Bunny Production

    www.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk


    Merch? Merch! https://springleaf.teemill.com/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 5
    Dec 19 2023

    Lawrence and Janet jostle for position in the newly formed SW11 gang, whilst things look increasingly dicey for Clarke after he's outed as an undercover cop. Desperately in search of a rescue plan, Pat is struck by inspiration whilst filming a TV prank show.


    A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.


    Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.


    Featuring:


    Domhnall Gleeson - Lawrence

    Evelyn Mok - herself

    Freya Parker - Audience member

    Kath Hughes - Detective Adams

    Kemah Bob - Donna

    Natalie Cassidy - Janet

    Nathaniel Metcalfe - Huey

    Nish Kumar - himself

    Pat Cahill - Reg

    Patrick Hamer - Pizza Delivery Guy

    Phil Dunning - Declan

    Phil Wang - Detective Clarke Burbridge

    Sharon D Clarke - Police Chief Angela

    Sindhu Vee - Sita


    with studio guest Lolly Adefope


    Extra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint Douglass


    Original Music by NNAMDÏ


    Sound design by Charlie Brandon King


    Assistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela Carmichael


    Produced by Lyndsay Fenner


    A Mighty Bunny Production

    www.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk


    Merch? Merch! https://springleaf.teemill.com/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 6
    Dec 26 2023

    Having survived his unfortunate interaction with Huey's shotgun, Clarke goes into hiding, while Angela faces the consequences of her unauthorised stint undercover. Pat, Evelyn and Sita wait for an update on the future of their prank show and, over at SW11 HQ, Lawrence and Janet continue to clash as the Leader-Off enters the final stages...


    A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.


    Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.


    Featuring:


    Chloe Petts - Nance

    Domhnall Gleeson - Lawrence

    Ed Gamble - himself

    Evelyn Mok - herself

    Finn Wolfhard - Serpico

    Jason Forbes - Superintendent

    Kath Hughes - Detective Adams

    Kemah Bob - Donna

    Natalie Cassidy - Janet

    Nathaniel Metcalfe - Huey

    Nish Kumar - himself

    Pat Cahill - Reg

    Phil Wang - Detective Clarke Burbridge

    Rob Beckett - himself

    Sharon D Clarke - Police Chief Angela

    Sindhu Vee - Sita


    with studio guest Josh Widdicombe


    Extra jokes by Celya AB, Jen Ives, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint Douglass


    Original Music by NNAMDÏ


    Sound design by Charlie Brandon King


    Assistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela Carmichael


    Produced by Lyndsay Fenner


    A Mighty Bunny Production

    www.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk


    Merch? Merch! https://springleaf.teemill.com/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 7
    Jan 2 2024

    Joe Lycett is in the studio with Pat and Adams this week, and it gets quite messy quite quickly. With Janet newly installed as leader of the SW11 gang, the criminals pivot from drug dealing to phone scams and Donna discovers a hidden talent for the artform. Clarke unexpectedly turns up in a new role at the police station, leaving Nish feeling abandoned and alone in his fuggy hillock house. Meanwhile Lawrence is not taking his defeat in the Leader-Off well, and decides that revenge - like pizza - is a dish best served delivered to the doorstep.


    A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang.


    Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody. In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.


    Featuring:


    Chloe Petts - Nance

    Chris Day - Train Announcer

    Domhnall Gleeson - Lawrence

    Evelyn Mok - herself

    Freya Parker - Stacey

    Jason Forbes - Rich Guysley

    Kath Hughes - Detective Adams

    Kemah Bob - Donna

    Miles Jupp - himself

    Natalie Cassidy - Janet

    Nathaniel Metcalfe - Huey

    Nish Kumar - himself

    Pat Cahill - Reg

    Phil Dunning - Declan

    Phil Wang - Detective Clarke Burbridge

    Sara Pascoe - herself

    Sharon D Clarke - Police Chief Angela

    Sindhu Vee - Sita


    with studio guest Joe Lycett


    Extra jokes by Celya AB, Jen Ives, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint Douglass


    Original Music by NNAMDÏ


    Sound design by Charlie Brandon King


    Assistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela Carmichael


    Produced by Lyndsay Fenner


    A Mighty Bunny Production

    www.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk


    Merch? Merch! https://springleaf.teemill.com/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    31 mins