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Taskmaster The Podcast

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This is the official Taskmaster podcast, hosted by former champion and chickpea lover, Ed Gamble. Each week, released straight after the show is broadcast on Channel 4, Ed will be joined by a special guest to dissect and discuss the latest episode. Past contestants, little Alex Horne, and even the Taskmaster himself will feature in this brand-new podcast from the producers of the BAFTA-winning comedy show.

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  • Thursday · 59 min

    *Series 22 Winner* Series 22 Ep 10

    The time has come for Ed to talk to the winner of Series 22 about their time on the show! There's loads to get through, plus Ed and our champ talk through episode 10, task by task, including some intel on the ep 10 costumes and the WhatsApp group! You can catch up on all Taskmaster at Channel4.com You can get all the latest Christmas goodies at Taskmaster.tv For all the behind the scenes and for more TM content visit the Taskmaster YouTube channel! Keep your eye on the podcast feed for any exciting news!

  • October 29 · 1 hr 3 min

    Joel Dommett - Series 22 Ep.9

    On this week's Taskmaster Podcast, comedian, presenter and all-round entertainer, Joel Dommett joins Ed in the Caravan. As well as discussing the penultimate episode of the series, they discuss rare things, placentas, the time Joel couldn't light a match for Sienna Miller and how Joel feels watching the new line-up. Enjoy the chaos! To get all you latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To Catch up on old episodes visit Channel4.com For tickets to see Phil Ellis host a series of work-in-progress gigs for new Taskmaster For Kids: Live On Stage visit taskmaster.tv/kids-live-signup And if you want to see any more TM content and some behind the scenes, visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel.

  • October 22 · 58 min

    Joanna Page - Series 22 Ep.8

    On this week's podcast Ed is joined by Series 21 champ, the unforgettable, Joanna Page! Joanna has lots of great things to say about the new line up, despite feeling sad that the show has moved on with out her... Ed and Joanna discuss Nina's swearing, Isy's creativity and Joanna reveals what she would have done in the self portrait task. All of this plus Joanna thinks hard about who she would like to go up against in Champion of Champions! To get all you latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To Catch up on old episodes visit Channel4.com For tickets to see Phil Ellis host a series of work-in-progress gigs for new Taskmaster For Kids: Live On Stage visit taskmaster.tv/kids-live-signup And if you want to see any more TM content and some behind the scenes, visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel.

  • October 15 · 1 hr 5 min

    Armando Iannucci - Series 22 Ep.7

    Joining Ed to talk about the latest episode of Series 22 is the fantastic, comedy legend and Series 21 alumni, Armando Iannucci! As well as digging deep in to episode seven, they also discuss advent calendars, Isy's Cutlery Plait, Armando's dislike of steam and Battle Star Galactica! To get all you latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To Catch up on old episodes visit Channel4.com And if you want to see any more TM content and some behind the scenes, visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel.

  • October 8 · 55 min

    Nina Conti - Series 22 Ep.6

    On this week's Taskmaster Podcast, Ed is joined by actor, comedian and ventriloquist, Nina Conti! Nina is a brilliant contestant and she shares her highs and lows from Series 22, she also reveals why being in the caravan takes her back to holidays and perfume making! To get all you latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To Catch up on old episodes visit Channel4.com And if you want to see any more TM content and some behind the scenes, visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel.

  • October 1 · 1 hr 4 min

    Richard Ayoade - Series 22 Ep.5

    This week on the podcast Ed is joined multi-award winning actor, director and comedian Richard Ayoade. Ed and Richard attempt to go through episode five but predictably get into conversations about batch cooking, chocolate and their personal anxiety levels! Plus a bit of Taskmaster... To get all you latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To Catch up on old episodes visit Channel4.com And if you want to see any more TM content and some behind the scenes, visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel.

  • September 24 · 1 hr 1 min

    Isy Suttie - Series 22 Ep.4

    On this week's podcast, Ed is joined by comedian, actor and Taskmaster contestant, Isy Suttie! Ed and Isy have a lovely chat about Taskmaster including of course, Ellis James' lucky pants! Isy shares her love for team mate Nina, corrects Ed on Papier-mâché etiquette and reveals why she is so connected to Judy Murray. Juicy! To get all you latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To Catch up on old episodes visit Channel4.com And if you want to see any more TM content and some behind the scenes, visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel.

  • September 17 · 52 min

    Lou Sanders - Series 22 Ep.3

    To discuss Episode 3 of the brand new series, Ed is joined by the brilliant comedian (and TM alumni) Lou Sanders! Ed and Lou talk about many things including gleeking (of course)the new line up, and their opinions of the 2026 eclipse. All this plus a deep dive in to the latest episode. Happy Gleeking! To get all you latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To Catch up on old episodes visit Channel4.com And if you want to see any more TM content and some behind the scenes, visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel!

  • September 10 · 1 hr 3 min

    Chloe Petts - Series 22 Ep.2

    On this week's Taskmaster Podcast, Ed is joined by the brilliantly funny comedian and contestant on Series 22, Chloe Petts! Chloe brings their Gambelian vibe to the caravan and we get to hear exactly what it was like when Chloe met their team mates for the first time. The good pals go through episode 2, task by task as well as sharing stories from touring together...easter egg anyone? To get all you latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To Catch up on old episodes visit Channel4.com And if you want to see any more TM content and some behind the scenes, visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel!

  • September 3 · 1 hr 7 min

    Reece Shearsmith - Series 22 Ep.1

    We are back Baby! That's right, the 22nd Series of Taskmaster is finally here. In the caravan this week to kick us off is Comedy legend, Reece Shearsmith! As well as sharing his thoughts on the new line up, Reece tries out some crowd work with Ed, he gets annoyed at a very old review of League Of Gentlemen and he reveals what kind of experiments he used to do as a child. Reece also makes his prediction on who will do well on the new series! You can pre-order Reece's new book here 'Things I Took From The Dark: The Museum Of Me And you can get tickets to Reece's live show here Things I Took From The Dark As Told By Reece Shearsmith To get all you latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To Catch up on old episodes visit Channel4.com And if you want to see any more TM content and some behind the scenes, visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel!

  • August 31 · 1 hr

    Taskmaster: The People's Podcast - UK TASKMASTER SERIES 22 STATS AND PREDICTIONS

    This week we're checking in with Jenny and Jack over on The People's Pod as they prepare for the upcoming Series 22.... _________________________________________ Series 22 is almost here, and before it lands we're doing our deepest of deep dives into this year's cast: Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti and Richard Ayoade. We talk tallest-ever line-ups, dodgy internet height stats, seat-number superstitions, the "class of '74–'78" age cluster, university vs. Footlights, and Jack's ever-evolving, fully unhinged statistical model covering everything from star signs to marathon times. Plus: how Jenny helped Isy learn to drive, Nina Conti's surprisingly stacked filmography, and another series of wondering whether the real winner will be stats or instinct....... Send all your Series 22 thoughts to fans@taskmaster.tv. If you don't already have the official Taskmaster app downloaded, now's a good time!

  • August 19 · 1 hr 12 min

    Taskmaster The Podcast Rewind - Champion of Champions S1-5 With Guz Khan

    On the podcast we go back to 2022 when Ed was joined by comedian, actor, movie star & coat lover Guz Khan! Before discussing the first ever Champion of Champions Ed and Guz reflect on all things from Series 12 – favourite tasks, fellow contestants and of course deconsecrated churches. They then get down to the nitty gritty of Champion of Champions Ep.1 which featured Bob Mortimer, Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding and Rob Beckett. To catch up on all of the Taskmaster back catalogue visit Channel4.com For all your goodies go to Taskmaster.tv Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel for all the latest BTS and Extra content!

  • August 3 · 57 min

    Taskmaster The Podcast Rewind - Series 1 Ep3. With Josh Widdicombe

    On today's podcast we are going way back to Series One and we talk to the champ of champs, Josh Widdicombe! Comedian, podcaster and soon to be Strictly Come Dancing Host joined Ed back in 2021 to discuss the tattoo decision, two letters he received from Alex Horne and that f**king beans point! You can watch Series One (and all other Taskmaster eps) on Channel4.com For all your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

  • July 27 · 57 min

    Taskmaster The Podcast Rewind - Series 1 Ep2 with Tim Key

    On the podcast this week we go all the way back to Series One and revisit our first podcast with Tim Key! Tim Key is a comedian, actor, writer, poet and movie star but on this podcast (recorded in January 2021 in the UK's third lockdown!) he was discussing Series One of the show, why he hated high fiving a 55 year old and what the role of Task Consultant really involves! Ed even got the lowdown on the infamous trip to Cologne! For all the latest Tim Key news go to timkey.co.uk Visit the Taskmaster YouTube channel youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster news go to Taskmaster.tv and if you want to catch up on old series' go to Channel4.com

  • July 13 · 51 min

    Taskmaster: The People's Podcast: Imagination, Imagination, Broken - S15, Ep. 3

    This week on the Taskmaster Podcast we share the latest People's Podcast which if you don't know is hosted each week by the brilliant Jenny Eclair and Jack Bernhardt! Enjoy! _____________________ This week Jenny and Jack review series 15 together for the first time ever to find out; would Jenny would change her strategy now that she's a Taskmaster expert? Is the potato hat task still one of the best moments of her entire life? Was any vital, but legally murky information cut from her prize task explanation? Plus a listener writes in to debate a 'massive bloop' by Joanna Page, which they believe could have changed the whole series. Next week we'll be discussing Series 9 episode 8, if you'd like to follow along. Send all your homework suggestions and Taskmaster thoughts into fans@taskmaster.tv

  • July 3 · 1 hr 4 min

    Taskmaster the Podcast *Best of Series 21* Part Two

    On today's episode we enjoy a another look back at some of our favourites moments from the podcast during Series 21. Who can forget John observing Kumail's arms and Jason's plea to be Paddington? All this and loads more! Enjoy, your time starts now... To catch up on all of Taskmaster head to Channel4.com For more content and some BTS visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel To keep up to date with leader boards, merch and everything in between go to Taskmaster.tv

  • June 25 · 1 hr 4 min

    Taskmaster the Podcast *Best of Series 21* Part One

    If you're not ready to say goodbye to the fantastic Series 21, then have no fear, some best bits are here! In this instalment you can hear highlights from Ed's caravan conversations with Phil Ellis, Armando Iannucci, Joanne Page, Jenny Eclair and Joel Dommett! There's egg chat, there's task chat and there is even some hair transplant chat... Enjoy. Join us next week for more TM highlights. In the meantime visit Taskmaster.tv for all the latest news and go to channel4.com to catch up on any missed episodes. For even more Taskmaster content and BTS go to the Taskmaster YouTube channel.

  • June 18 · 59 min

    Taskmaster The People's Podcast - The Whole Hilt With a Kilt - S21, Ep.10 *GRAND FINAL*

    This week on the Taskmaster Podcast we share the latest People's Podcast which if you don't know is hosted each week by the brilliant Jenny Eclair and Jack Bernhardt! Enjoy! _____________________ Well kick us in the centre of the body, it's the series 21 grand final! And there's so much to discuss, including how to style out your cringe, whether or not it's possible to fill an egg cup with belly button lint alone and why Kumail's nipple gate got so out of hand on this podcast. And saying goodbye to series 21 of course means ushering in a new cast for series 22! Jack and Jenny give their thoughts. Next week Jack offers his series 21 stats debrief, and it's your chance to debrief too. Send all your Series 21 thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tv Download the Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun. Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com Catch up with old episodes from anywhere in the world taskmastersupermaxplus.vhx.tv Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel youtube.com/taskmaster

  • June 11 · 1 hr 6 min

    *Series 21 Winner* Series 21 Ep 10

    It's a bittersweet day, we have a winner but we also have to bid farewell to a fantastic series! Thank you to all the wonderful guests who have help dig deep in to the narrative of Series 21, it has been a blast. And thank you all for listening! On this week's podcast Ed sits down with the winner of the series and they go through some of their personal highs a lows from the show, it's a real treat! To catch up on all your Taskmaster series go to channel4.com For all the brilliliant BTS and visualised podcast visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel and for all your merch and goodies, go to taskmaster.tv

  • June 4 · 1 hr 19 min

    Kumail Nanjiani - Series 21 Ep.9

    This week on the podcast Ed is joined by the (very famous) comedian, actor, writer and Hollywood superstar, Kumail Nanjiani! Unfortunately Kumail couldn't get to the caravan but that doesn't stop him from sharing his highs, lows, and bravest moments from the series. Kumail reveals how he got in to Taskmaster, what he thinks about the Gambelian comparison and how much he loved doing the show. For all of your Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To catch up on all previous Taskmaster Series visit channel4.com To watch loads of BTS and extra content go to our Taskmaster YouTube Channel

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