Taskmaster The Podcast

This week good friend of the podcast Lou Sanders joins us to chat with Ed about the first semi-final of Junior Taskmaster!They cover a range of topics, from poetry to why we should call secrets 'surprises,' and whether or not Mike can be considered an object.Catch Lou on her tour No Kissing in the Bingo Hall from FebruaryGet your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute CasseroleWatch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

Tonight Ed is joined once again by fellow Taskmaster expert, Jack Bernhardt!Ed and Jack discuss the final heat of Junior Taskmaster, including which contestant from tonight’s episode Ed identified with most, whether or not Jack has started hot housing his children for Junior Taskmaster, and why Ed felt personally trolled in this episode.Don't forget you can order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - co-written by Jack and Alex Horne.Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience Catch Jack every week on Taskmaster: The People's Podcast, alongside Jenny Eclair.Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.comFor all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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!

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

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

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