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.
Tonight we are joined by the original Taskmaster's Assistant, it's Little Alex Horne!Ed and Alex discuss Junior Taskmaster, including which of the prize tasks in this episode Alex can imagine Bob Mortimer bringing in, what he thinks about Mike as a Taskmaster's Assistant, which task he would have changed in retrospect and the little ways the team tried to make this show be just as much for the grownups as it is for kids.Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - out now!Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience See The Horne Section on tour with dates running from now until 2025.Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv
29/11/2024 • 61:27
It's time for another episode of Junior Taskmaster! Tonight Ed speaks to Jenny Eclair, Series 15 legend and co-host of The People's Podcast. Jenny discusses the episode from a parent/grandparent perspective, why kids today are different than when she was growing up, getting her grandson involved in Taskmaster and also why whoopee cushions just aren't what they used to be.Jenny's book Jokes, Jokes, Jokes is out now and her tour of the same name starts in January. Visit www.jennyeclair.com to find out more. You can also listen to Jenny weekly on Taskmaster: The People's Podcast and her Older and Wider podcast.Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - out now!Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
22/11/2024 • 48:30
Attention Taskmaster fans! An Absolute Casserole: The Taskmaster Compendium is out now – celebrate a decade of comedic chaos with the hilarious new book from Alex Horne and Jack Bernhardt. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your favourite contestants. Containing exclusive behind-the-scenes content, it’s the ultimate gift for any Taskmaster fan. An Absolute Casserole is available to buy now in hardback, audio and ebook.An Absolute Casserole Audiobook
21/11/2024 • 18:50
We are back with more coverage of Junior Taskmaster! Tonight Ed speaks to Emma Sidi, adored series 18 contestant and also very close friend of the Junior Taskmaster. Emma gives her thoughts on why Rose is perfect for the job, and what she texted to Emma during a difficult moment while recording. Plus hear Emma's take on why gemstones are so alluring to children and what rules she would have instigated on this episode, straight from Hampton Court Palace.Catch Emma on tour with her show Emma Sidi Is Sue Gray - https://www.berksnest.com/emmaOrder the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - out now!Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
15/11/2024 • 61:46
It's the Series Finale and Ed is joined by the winner! The pair go through the highs and lows of the series and discuss proudest moments v's TM regrets! Keep on the TM feed as Ed will be bring Taskmaster Junior chat to your ears each week AND we will return for the New Year's Treat! Pre-order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute CasseroleWatch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
14/11/2024 • 60:34
We interrupt the series 18 broadcast to bring you special coverage from the first ever episode of Junior Taskmaster! In this episode Ed catches up with THE Junior Taskmaster assistant himself, Mike Wozniak, to get all the behind-the-scenes details from the first heat of series 1. Also discussed; what Rose is REALLY like as the Taskmaster, the moment during this episode that made Mike genuinely a little scared, Ed's issue with scoring in the first task, and why kids feel an instant need to needle Mike.Pre-order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute CasseroleWatch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
09/11/2024 • 63:43
On this week's podcast brace yourself for the formidable Rosie Jones! Never before has Ed had such honest feedback... plus some partial disrobing! Rosie talks about what she loved (and didn't) about doing the show, what Jack was like as a team mate and why she would ignore Andy's costumes. Pre-order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute CasseroleWatch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
07/11/2024 • 66:28
Ed is joined by comedian, actor and Series 12 Taskmaster Legend, Desiree Burch! They discuss the brilliance of Rosie's prize tasks and why it's always good to have your own hype-man! Pre-order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute CasseroleWatch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
31/10/2024 • 53:09
Joining Ed this week is the brilliant Ivo Graham. As well as reflecting on his time on TM Ivo shares his thoughts on the new line up and why Rosie Jones would make a great (but rude) team mate! Get tickets to Ivo's tour here: Ivograham.com Pre order Ivo's book Yardsticks for Failure Listen to Ivo's Radio 4 show Obsessions https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b0bbzqz6 Preorder the Taskmaster book, An Absolute CasseroleWatch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
24/10/2024 • 65:54
This week Ed is joined by host of The People's Pod and the man who helped write the actual book on Taskmaster, it's Jack Bernhardt! Ed and Jack compare notes on series 18 so far and give an in-depth analysis of episode 6; including easter eggs for the eagle-eyed, the logistics of mic'ing up fart machines, and the rarely discussed dangers of big-upping yourself all day everyday. Check out Taskmaster: The People's Podcast with Jack and Jenny EclairPreorder the Taskmaster book, An Absolute CasseroleWatch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
17/10/2024 • 61:48
On this week's podcast we have comedy royalty! Jack Dee joins Ed to talk about episode 5 of the series. He reveals what it was like being on a team with Rosie and why he didn't ask any questions about Andy's costumes!Get tickets to Jacks tour at jackdeecomedy.com Listen to his podcast 'Oh My Dog' wherever you get your podcasts! Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
10/10/2024 • 54:37
It's Episode 4 of Series 18 and we have another brilliant guest. This week joining Ed is comedian, New Quiz host, Bugle Podcaster AND Cricket Uber Fan, Andy Zaltzman! Andy shares his thoughts on what Bad Ass means to him and why he worries about his shoes being discontinued. All of this plus his thoughts on his team members and his highlights so far! For all your Andy Zaltzman updates visit andyzaltzman.co.ukWatch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
03/10/2024 • 62:08
On the podcast this week Ed is joined by the brilliant comedian, actor and lover of smoothies - Emma Sidi! Emma reveals how she really felt about some of the prize tasks and shares the accurate level of awkwardness when the team met for the first time. Emma Sidi Is Sue Gray | UK Tour 2024 — Berk's Nest (berksnest.com)Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
26/09/2024 • 68:55
To discuss Series 18 with Ed this week is Taskmaster Champion, podcaster and comedian John Robins! John and Ed discuss the new line up and chat through the first team task - smoothie anyone? All of this plus some predictions on who John might meet in CofC! Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)
19/09/2024 • 55:14
We're back baby! That's right, UK Taskmaster has returned for it's 18th Series which means the podcast will be dropping in to your feed every Thursday evening at 10pm for the next 10 weeks! Our first guest from the new line up is the brilliant and very funny Babatunde Aléshé! Hear what Babatunde thought of his fellow contestants and why he had regrets on his prize tasks... You can watch Taskmaster on channel4.com For all the latest TM news visit Taskmaster.tv Listen to Then & Now with Babatúndé and Leonie Aléshé wherever you get your podcasts!
12/09/2024 • 53:34
We have reached the finale of the first ever NZ Taskmaster AND we have managed to track down the King of Chips, Leigh Hart! Leigh is a brilliant guest and brings some great BTS to the Taskmaster podcast table! Thank you so much for joining us for the New Zealand Episodes. Next week we return with Series 18 of Taskmaster UK. Expect some fantastic guests and lots of fun TM chat! For all your latest TM news visit taskmaster.tv To watch TM online (UK & NZ) visit Channel4.com
05/09/2024 • 51:43
It's the penultimate episode of TM NZ Series 1 and this week Ed is joined by the brilliant Kura Forrester. Kura starred is Series 3 of TM NZ and brings all her wisdom from her experience on the show. Series 18 of UK Taskmaster returns on September 12th on Chanel 4 at 9pm!For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com
29/08/2024 • 57:35
Another week and another TM NZ star! On today's podcast Ed is joined by the brilliantly funny and talented Chris Parker. Chris is a returning guest and it's such a treat to have him back on. In true TM style expect task analysis but also some Giraffe trivia and an insight in to NZ dip habits. For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com
22/08/2024 • 66:56
This week Ed is joined by the hilarious .5 queen of Taskmaster, Madeleine Sami! They discuss why watching Taskmaster New Zealand series 1, episode 7 was ‘triggering’, why Brynley’s great with kids, but not so great with locks, making 'mid' art, and why Jeremy might be having a 'rat summer'. For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com
15/08/2024 • 54:33
On this episode Ed is joined by the legendary comedian and all around hilarious Angella Dravid, who clarifies some moments that perhaps could have used a little more in-studio explanation, such as (but not limited to) the labia chapstick. She also discusses being on a team with Leigh, bantering with Guy and why she is ok with mirrors now.For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com
08/08/2024 • 56:13
This week Ed speaks the multi-hyphenate brilliant talent that is Alice Snedden! Alice brings great insights from watching her mates compete on this first series of Taskmaster New Zealand, and also clarifies some of the cultural references such as (but not limited to) what are the Pink and White Terraces? Alice joins us from Edinburgh, where you can catch her Highly Credible show every day (except the 14th) at 8:10pm https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alice-snedden-highly-credible?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwae1BhC_ARIsAK4JfrzgaucDd1nRu6rloeBbmTpyA9jPdiLZKBA6_Mv9sV5kSfRx0J7gg9EaAqgNEALw_wcBFor all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com
01/08/2024 • 61:53
This week's podcast features the brilliant comedian and NZ TM star Guy Williams! Guy and Ed reveal where and when they have met before, Guy talks about working with Paul (his brother) and he also shares some advice given to him by fellow NZ comic and TM Star, Rose Matafeo! You can catch Guy at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/guy-williams-this-glass-house-makes-it-easy-to-see-all-the-cowards-i-m-throwing-stones-at For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com
25/07/2024 • 61:18
On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, musician and the NZ Taskmaster's Assistant - Paul Williams! Paul reveals how it felt to work with his brother Guy and why he assisted Angela in her sexy tree task. All of this and loads more! For all things TM visit Taskmaster.tv For the live experience visit taskmasterliveexperience.comWatch all of Taskmaster at Channel4.com
18/07/2024 • 58:47
On this week's Taskmaster Podcast NZ Ed talks to the brilliant Brynley Stent! Brynley shines a light on Series 1 and gives her own rendition of the Libya song! Catch Brynley at The Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/brynley-stent-frigid/For all things TM visit Taskmaster.tv For the live experience visit taskmasterliveexperience.comWatch all of Taskmaster at Channel4.com
11/07/2024 • 57:58
A new day and a new series of Taskmaster to discuss BUT this week we will be discussing Taskmaster New Zealand! That's right, your host, Ed Gamble is going back to the very beginning of the TM NZ journey with Series 1! This week to compare and contrast all things TM is uber fan, Jack Bernhardt. Jack and Ed discuss the difference in points scoring and why the cocktail challenge would have been dissimilar in the UK!Watch all of Taskmaster New Zealand channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster-new-zealandGet tickets to the Taskmaster Live Experience taskmasterliveexperience.com Visit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtube.com/taskmaster
04/07/2024 • 70:47
Join Ed Gamble as he revisits some of the most memorable moments from Series 17 of Taskmaster. Who can forget Joanne's pronunciation of Woodlice or the Live Task movie game?In other TM news we are excited to announce that very soon Ed will be covering the New Zealand Series of TM! That's right, the multiverse is never ending and we are all on board! So visit channel4.com and start watching Series One of Taskmaster New Zealand! The Taskmaster Best Ofs were produced by Jenny Recaldin and Daisy Knight. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtube.com/taskmaster
27/06/2024 • 52:10
Join Ed Gamble as he revisits some of the most memorable moments from Series 17 of Taskmaster. Who can forget Sophie's slut dropping, Nick's costume or Steve's secret grape? Also of course Lou Sanders drops in! In other TM news we are excited to announce that very soon Ed will be covering the New Zealand Series of TM! That's right, the multiverse is never ending and we are all on board! So visit channel4.com and start watching Series One of Taskmaster New Zealand! The Taskmaster Best Ofs were produced by Jenny Recaldin and Daisy Knight. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtube.com/taskmaster
20/06/2024 • 49:14
This week on the podcast Ed takes a break and we bring you Jenny Eclair and Jack Bernhardt from the People's Podcast! This week Jack and Jenny are joined by the Taskmaster king himself, John Robins! We hear a roundup of John’s stats, whether John was happy with his performance, why he still doesn't understand how green screens work, and what advice Ed and Lou gave John before going on Taskmaster.The pair also decide on what vintage episode Jenny should watch for next week (series 14, ep3).Want to report a sploof or goof - Jack-related or otherwise? Get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tvWatch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.comCatch up with old episodes from anywhere in the worldtaskmastersupermaxplus.vhx.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmasterTaskmaster the Podcast is Produced and Edited by Christine Macdonald for Avalon Television
10/06/2024 • 56:55
It's an exciting episode - Ed is joined by the winner of Series 17! The pair sit down and go through the proudest moments, biggest regrets, and every little detail in between - including why Guess the Age to Win the Wage feels so familiar...Thank you to everyone on Taskmaster for yet another wonderful series with many memorable moments, and big thanks to all of the guests who have come on the podcast. Ed will be back to start covering Taskmaster New Zealand very soon, but until then you can catch up on all the Taskmaster New Zealand episodes here: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster-new-zealandRewatch any favourite Taskmaster UK moments on All 4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterFor all your merch and TM news visit Tasmaster.tv
30/05/2024 • 68:05
This week Ed brings Kiell back onto the podcast to discuss this series' penultimate episode. They also discuss playing for Mae on Champion of Champions, why Kiell is suspicious about the prize tasks, which of Steve's tasks he had to look away from, and how Bart Simpson's Guide to Life might have helped Sophie. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtube.com/taskmaster
23/05/2024 • 59:37
