Taskmaster The Podcast

New series alert!! On this week's podcast Ed is joined by Series 14 Champ, Dara Ó Briain. The pair chat through the first episode of Series 15 and reflect on Dara's time on the show...wait, what,wait... Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by TM alumni Hugh Dennis! Hugh returns to the podcast to share his thoughts on all of the S9 contestants and specifically what he made of Ed's efforts. He reveals his love for frozen peas and explains why he would definitely be on a team with David Baddiel. Series 15 of Taskmaster starts on Channel 4 at 9pm on March 30th. The Podcast will be available on all your podcast providers at 10pm! Ed will be be discussing the brand new episode with S14 champ, Dara Ó BriainWatch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To carry on the Series 9 journey Ed is joined by Nish Kumar. They dig deep in to Ep 3 and it's a particularly bad performance from Ed. Nish reveals what his initial thoughts on the line up were and why he predicted a Gamble or Matafeo win. Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the podcast this week Ed is joined by Series 9 contestant, Jo Brand. Jo and Ed get to discuss the first team task from the series - sausage sandwich anyone? And she explains why she loved doing the show so much. Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The time has come for Ed to take a long hard look at Series 9! To start him on his journey he is joined by David Baddiel! David was absolutely brilliant on Taskmaster and he and Ed go through some of their fondest moments from the series.Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To finish off Series 8, Ed is joined by comedian and NZ Taskmaster star, Urzila Carlson. Urzila gives some great behind the scenes gossip and shares her thoughts on the Series 8 contestants. What does it mean to erase something and what IS the best thing that will change your life forever? To find out more about Urzila's tour visit urzilacarlson.comWatch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed is joined by a very special guest this week, it's none other than Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem! Rebecca is a huge TM fan and chats about her time in the house and why she wants to be on a full series! They talk bouncy balls, food dust and prize tasks, Rebecca is still looking for hers... Enjoy, your time starts now! Find out about all things Self Esteem here: www.selfesteem.loveWatch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is non other than Little Alex Horne!! Alex casts his mind back to 2019 and digs deep in to Series 8 of Taskmaster. There's a lot to discuss - a team task, a task inspired by a former contestant and the first episode win for Paul Sinha. All of this plus some technical difficulties that gets Alex in a flap. Enjoy!Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a returning guest this week and it's none other than the brilliant John Kearns! John and Ed catch up on all things Taskmaster. There's a S14 recap and then they get down to business and discuss Episode 7 of Series 8. What would the pair bring in for a slippery thing and would John have spotted the grid in the Pink Lady task? Enjoy! To find out more about John's tour visit johnkearnscomedy.co.uk Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ed is joined by comedian, presenter and the voice of Love Island - Iain Stirling! Iain returns to the podcast to discuss his time on Series 8. The pair talk team tasks, workarounds and why Iain is such a huge fan of the show. The new series of Buffering starts Monday 30th January at 22.05 on ITV2 with a simultaneous full series drop on ITVXWatch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's back! Lou Sanders returns to discuss all things Series 8. Lou and Ed chat through episode 5 but also reflect on the whole experience, even how she felt after winning the pan in a hoop live task! You can catch Lou on Taskmaster The People's Podcast which she hosts with TM uber fan Jack Bernhardt wherever you get your podcasts! Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an extra special treat this week as we have out first ever behind the scenes guest on the podcast. The brilliant Andy Cartwright (AKA Andy C) joins Ed to discuss ep 4 of series 8. As well as talking through the tasks and Greg's point scoring Andy also reveals why he has a personal connection with this particular episode. The pair chat about the hammock task, what constitutes a toilet roll and Andy reveals the results of some unseen tie breaks from Series 9.Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by the brilliantly funny Joe Thomas. Joe who starred in Series 8 talks about how he came to be on the show and why he thought he was unfairly scored in this episode. They discuss volcanoes, mammals and why indoor fireworks should have their own special day. *Apologies for the sound quality in the first 15 mins* Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year again when the TM team find 5 celebrities to take part in the show for a special festive one off! This year Ed is joined by one of the brilliant line up to discuss their time in the house and why they felt they were underscored! Next week the Taskmaster Podcast will return back to Series 8 with a great chat with Joe Thomas. Have a great 2023 everyone, your time starts now! Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, star of The Chase and Series 8 contestant, Paul Sinha! Paul talks about the challenges of Taskmaster and what it was like watching himself back. They discuss team tasks, pairs of things and what constitutes a constant noise (not beat boxing Mr Stirling!). Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ed embarks on Series 8 of Taskmaster! For the next 10 weeks he will be discussing all of the tasks, controversial scoring and contestants efforts. To chat through episode one Ed is joined by returning guest, Margaret Cabourn-Smith! Margaret is a huge TM fan and brings her brilliant insights to chat about the Series 8 line up and the iconic moment when Lou hid in a bin! You can hear many of the Taskmaster Alumni on Margaret's Podcast 'Crushed'. You can find Crushed where you find all of your podcasts!For tickets to The Horne Section's Big End of Year Bash visit thehornesection.com Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ed returns to Series 7 and dissects the finale with Comedian, Podcaster and TM super fan, Paul F. Tompkins! Paul and Ed talk laminators, sausage fingers, the tying up task and why Paul would be a great 'exotic old'. To find out more about all Paul's podcasts and live shows visit paulftompkins.comWatch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the podcast this week Ed is joined by a very special guest. They discuss the final episode of what has been a brilliant series as well and talk through all the highs and lows of TM! Thanks to all the listeners for going on the Series 14 journey with us. Next Thursday the podcast will return to chat to through the finale of Series 8. Ed's guest will be TM super fan and Podcast extraordinaire Paul F. Tompkins. Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ed is joined by podcaster, historian and uber Taskmaster fan, Greg Jenner! Greg returns to the podcast to discuss the hotness of John Kearns and why Munya is like a early Buzz Lightyear. They dig deep in to the creative process of the contestants plays and try and decide on what IS the most underestimated item. Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterFind all the info on Greg's new books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greg-Jenner/e/B01956SB50/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ed is joined by comedian, writer, podcaster and Taskmaster Champion of Champions - Richard Herring! The pair discuss the highs and lows of Series 14 and Richard gives his predictions for the final few episodes! Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterYou can buy Richard's new book Can I have my ball back? at all good bookshops Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.