This podcast collectively offers a comprehensive overview of quantum computing, explaining its fundamental principles and future implications. They clarify how quantum bits (qubits), utilising superposition and entanglement, enable quantum computers to tackle problems beyond the reach of traditional machines, such as drug discovery and optimisation. We also highlight the dual nature of quantum computing for cybersecurity, noting its potential to both break existing encryption with algorithms like Shor's and offer unbreakable communication through quantum key distribution (QKD). Furthermore, we discuss the current challenges in developing these systems, particularly decoherence and the need for error-corrected logical qubits, while showcasing real-world applications and the global race among nations to lead in this transformative technology.