Taskmaster The Podcast

After a wonderful first series of Junior Taskmaster, join us in a trip down memory lane as we revisit some of the best moments from the podcast, with wonderful guests including Nish Kumar, Emma Sidi and the dynamic JTM duo themselves, Mike Wozniak and Rose Matafeo!We're talking pigeons, mash and so much more - including a shocking confession from Lou Sanders that her mother dearest once did her art homework for her! So settle back, rest your weary feet and drift away with us to a land of twists, turns and incredibly confident children. Ed will be back next week to talk about Series 2 of Taskmaster New Zealand, and not to worry - your next instalment of Taskmaster UK is on the horizon, with the new line-up announced this week! Series 19 will welcome  Matt Baynton, Rosie Ramsey, Jason Mantzoukas, Fatiha El-Ghorri and Stevie Martin! But who will triumph? Only time will tell...

It's time for Taskmaster The Podcast Best Of - Series 18!! Join us in a look back on our favourite moments from this series - from Mr Poo to Ox Tail Soup, we've got it all here in a delicious mix.Who could forget Emma Sidi attempting a three-way secret affair with Andy Zaltzman and Babatunde Aléshé on national TV? Certainly not us. Not to mention Rosie Jones's pipe choice and Jack Dee's general grumpiness across the series. John Robins even pops in to say hello! Next week we will return with some classic moments from Junior Taskmaster and then Ed will be back covering TM NZ S2! So keep your eyes peeled, and do your homework - Series Two of TM NZ is available to watch on channel4.com!

The Taskmaster Podcast has something different for you this week! If you didn’t already know there is another podcast thatdiscusses all things TM. It’s called The Taskmaster People’s Podcast and it’s hosted by the brilliant Jenny Eclair and Jack Bernhardt. Each week Jenny and Jack take a deep dive in to the world of Taskmaster, talking to behind-the-scenes guests, super fans and some of the most beloved Taskmaster characters. This week you can listen to some of their best bits from 2024 and even some unaired exclusives. The Taskmaster People’s Podcast is released every Monday morning and you can find it on all your podcast platforms. Enjoy. Your time starts now!

Merry Christmas all Taskmaster Podcast listeners and a Happy New Year! To celebrate, Ed is joined by a very special guest from this year's New Years Treat!If there are a few questions that you need to know about tonight's episode, well then tune in and listen along as Ed gets the details about this year's excellent lineup. We will be back very soon with more Taskmaster coverage - see you next year!

Tonight for the grand finale we welcome THE Junior Taskmaster herself, Rose Matafeo! Ed finally gets to ask Rose what it was like having to give out scores to ten year olds, what happened during that chaotic toilet paper task, and whether or not she would have done Junior Taskmaster when she was younger. You can watch Rose's special On and On and On, streaming now on HBO Max and Sky. Get 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

It's the second semi-final tonight, and Ed catches up with his pal Nish Kumar about what it's like to watch their mutual friend "Rose MacFeo" as the Junior Taskmaster, as well as their mate Mike lose to a ten year old at football. There are also some philosophical discussions about what makes a meat pie, how all awards are technically made up, and whether or not there should have been a DQ in the caterpillar task.See Nish on his tour Nish Don't Kill My Vibe.Get 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

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)