Taskmaster The Podcast

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

This week Ed is joined by the brilliant actor, comedian, podcaster and all round super star, Jason Mantzoukas. We didn't manage to get Jason in the caravan but the pair chatted over zoom about Series 21 and Jason shares his love for the new line up! Jason also has some general TM notes for the team (uncut YouTube content anyone?) he gives some bts goss from Series 19, has some great merch ideas and he reveals that Conkers and Coconkers were completely alien to him and pretty much still are! For all your TM news visit Taskmaster.tv To catch up on all series of Taskmaster go to channel4.com and you can also visit the Taskmaster YouTube page youtube.com/c/Taskmaster

On this week's Taskmaster Podcast, Ed Gamble is joined by comedian, writer and TM alumni John Kearns! In true John Kearns fashion the pair talk about all kinds of stuff, including a potential new podcast format and maybe a little bit of Taskmaster... You can see John on tour with his show Tilting at Windmills. For tickets go to johnkearnscomedy.co.uk If you'd like to go back and watch John's series of Taskmaster which he starred in alongside Sarah Millican, Fern Brady, Munya Chawawa and Dara Ó Briain visit Channel4.com For all your latest TM news visit Taskmaster.tv

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, actress and Series 21 star, Amy Gledhill! Amy reveals why she has some regrets over her costume, what it was like to be on a team with someone so famous, whose in Hollywood and why she didn't want to be known as the bone woman! They also discuss embarrassing possessions, Coconkers, what it means to be brave and Ed reveals the musical instrument he learnt at school. For all your Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To catch up on all episodes of Taskmaster visit channel4.com

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, presenter and podcaster, Joel Dommett! As well as chatting through Epsiode 5 of Series 21, the pair cover lots more, including; a phone call, a wasp, some comedy nostalgia and a fair amount of tattoo chat. Plus, Joel gets to us the word 'phwoar'! *NO WASPS WERE HARMED DURING THE RECORDING OF THIS PODCAST* Next week Ed will be joined by the brilliant comedian, actor and star of Series 21, Amy Gledhill. For all your Taskmaster News visit Taskmaster.tv And to catch up on Taskmaster go to channel4.com

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by the brilliant comedian, writer and podcast Jenny Eclair! Jenny joins Ed in the caravan where they invent a new game, discuss the Series 21 line up and even talk Labubus! Jenny is of course the host of Taskmaster The People Podcast which is released each week and has all the BTS and TM knowledge you could dream of. Head here each week to hear Jack Bernhardt and Jenny discuss all things TM Taskmaster The People's Podcast You can also listen to Jenny every Friday on her podcast Older & Wider To catch up on Taskmaster visit Channel4.com To get all the latest news head to Taskmaster.tv

This week on the Taskmaster Podcast Ed Gamble is joined by the the actor, podcaster and the star of Gavin & Stacey, Joanna Page! Joanna shares all about being on the current series of Taskmaster; why she didn't think she was right for the show, what it was like being on a team with Armando and why Lorraine Kelly on a trolley wouldn't be a good prize! Catch up on all of Taskmaster at Channel4.com For all your Taskmaster news and merch visit Taskmaster.tv You can also watch the podcast (plus loads of other TM content) at the shows YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/Taskmaster

This week Ed is joined by creator of The Thick of It , Veep and all round comedy royalty, Armando Iannucci. Armando reveals what a huge fan he has been of Taskmaster since the very beginning and why he decided to take part in the show. He and Ed dig deep in to Epsiode 2 and discuss the most unquestionable thing of beauty, what it was like to be on a team with Joanna Page and how hard Armando finds it to take off his Producer hat. Catch up on all of Taskmaster at channel4.com For all your latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To watch the podcast and to see lots of extra Taskmaster content visit youtube.com/c/Taskmaster

We're back baby! Yes that's right it's officially Taskmaster time and we have been busy catching up with all the new (and past) contestants in the Taskmaster Caravan. To kick off Series 21 Ed is joined by the brilliant Phil Ellis! Phil shares his thoughts on the new series but also admits to being a bit sad that it's all carrying on without him! Ed and Phil discuss this first episode in detail but also chat about hair implants, life after Taskmaster and Phil's role in Eaten By Lions... You can see Phil on tour with his show Bath Mat, visit philelliscomedy.com for tickets You can catch up on all of Taskmaster at Channel4.com To get all the latest TM news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch even more Taskmaster content at www.youtube.com/c/Taskmaster

This week, we rewind to 2021 to revisit Ed’s chat with the brilliant comedian, actor, and writer Katy Wix. Ed and Katy dive into Episode 3 of Series 3, breaking it down task by task. They take a closer look at the flag meal challenge, the chaos of Twister, and debate why glitter poo might not be such a bad thing after all. Enjoy! Catch up on Taskmaster at channel4.com For all your Taskmaster goodies visit Taskmaster.tv

This week we are rewinding back to 2021! Ed is joined by star of Derry Girls, Bridgerton and of course The Taskmaster New Year's Treat 2020 - it's Nicola Coughlan! The pair discuss Nicola's love for the show and how much she enjoyed doing the NY special - despite some questionable decisions from Greg. They also take a deep dive in to Episode 4 of Series 1. This episode includes the ice task, getting to 11 points and some special moments for Josh. Enjoy! To catch up on all the great series and New Year's Treats visit channel4.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channel www.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit taskmaster.tv

If you weren't lucky enough to be there is person here is your chance to listen to Alex & Greg's second night in NYC! The pair are hosted by Josh Gondelman who reads out some brilliant audience questions, including one from his wife! To catch up on all things Taskmaster visit channel4.com For all the latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv

Here is a second helping of Taskmaster Live on Stage in the US and this time Greg and Alex are in NYC! Once again they are hosted by Josh Gondelman who reads out some brilliant audience questions! To catch up on all things Taskmaster visit channel4.com For all the latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv

Ready for some Greg & Alex live action? Well look know more... Taskmaster Live on Stage in Washington, D.C. took place on January 21, 2026, at the Warner Theatre. On the Podcast this week you can listen to the Q&A part of the show which was hosted by the brilliant Josh Gondelman. Listen to Greg Alex talk about all things TM plus some updates on their US trip! To catch up on Taskmaster visit channel4.com For all your latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv

We've gone back to 2021 for this week's rewind podcast! Joining Ed this week is the brilliant Mel Giedroyc! Ed and Mel discuss the vegetable prize task at length, she talks about the lime shoe and Ed reveals that Alex wore a different tie for each of Mel's tasks! Mel also shares what she did with the wax seals and how Desky Dennis helped her plan a cycle ride. As well as this they dig deep in to Series 4 Episode 4, enjoy! Watch all of Taskmaster on Channel.com Keep up to date with all the latest Taskmaster news at Taskmaster.tv

We are going all the way back to series 3 and in this Epsiode Ed is joined by comedian, podcaster and TM Uber fan, the brilliant Al Murray! Al discusses his TM expenses on the show, why it's good to have a 'Gong Man' and what it is he loves about the programme. He also reveals that he wishes he held out for a 10 episode series! You can catch up on all of Taskmaster at channel4.com Get all the latest TM news at Taskmaster.tv

This week we revisit our first episode with the Bosh Queen, Kerry Godliman! Ed spoke with Kerry back in 2021 before the CofC was decided and before Richard Herring took the trophy! On this Epsiode they discussed the laminator prize task, sausage or finger, human tapas and how Kerry might feel about filling in for Greg! Catch up on Taskmaster on Channel4.com For all your TM news visit Tasmaster.tv

We are back to Series 1 and for today's rewind episode we revisit Ed's chat with comedian, podcaster and TV Royalty, Romesh Ranganathan! As well as going through all the tasks they discuss Tree Wizard, Melon Buffet and Romesh's 'all in' prize tasks! Romesh also shares his thoughts on the infamous blooper video... which hasn't been discussed since! For all the latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv To catch up on the back catalogue visit channel4.com

It's time to revisit Series 2 and for today's rewind Episode we go back to our brilliant chat with comedian and actor Joe Wilkinson! Ed gets to the bottom of 'that throw', they discuss why Joe would do it all the same again and there's also some non Taskmaster stories thrown in for good measure! Enjoy. Catch up on all of Taskmaster at channel4.com For all your latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv

Hello Taskmaster Podcast fans! We are rewinding back to 2021 when Ed talked to Alex Horne about the very early days of Taskmaster as well as the first ever episode (that transmitted!) They discuss Edinburgh, show formatting, how they got their first legendary line up - Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan and Tim Key! Tasks include, painting a horse while on a horse, empty the bath AND eat the most watermelon... Catch up on all of Taskmaster at channel4.com and for all the latest TM news visit Taskmaster.tv

We're joining the People's Pod this week, as Jenny and Jack discuss part two of the 2026 New Years Treat - asking the questions no one else has yet asked; what would it be like to holiday with this cast? Is a moth-eaten squirrel exotic? Is it time to stop the 'thing inside a thing' Taskmaster trend? And we've had Champion of Champions, but should we follow Sweden in hosting a 'Loser of Losers'? A listener writes in to discuss. Next week we're back to our 'classic Taskmaster' homework, watching another part two - this time of Champion of Champions 1. Keep an eye out one the podcast feed for Taskmaster news and Series 21 updates! Catch up on Channel4.com Visit Taskmaster.tv for all your TM news

Two episodes of Taskmaster in two days! We really are being spoilt (and inspired!) For the second part of the Festive Treat, Ed is joined by the winner to chat all about what went down in the house and in the studio! Enjoy all the BTS and more! Keep an eye out one the podcast feed for any news AND for Series 21 deets! Catch up on Channel4.com Visit Taskmaster.tv for all your TM news

What a lovely way to celebrate the New Year! Greg and Alex return with a star studded line up. This year they are joined by Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Sam Ryder, Susie Dent and Rose Ayling-Ellis. Sam joins Ed in the caravan to talk about all the regrettable decisions he made in the TM house and so much more! Come back to the podcast at the same time tomorrow and listen to Ed talk to the winner! catch up on channel4.com For all your latest TM news visit taskmaster.tv

It's Champion of Champions time! Who will reign supreme and who will join Ed Gamble in the Taskmaster caravan? Andy Zaltzman, John Robins, Maisie Adam, Mathew Baynton and Sam Campbell are all contenders but tune in to the pod to get the full run down from the overall champ! Taskmaster the Podcast returns on January 2nd after the first instalment of the festive treat! For all your TM news visit taskmaster.tv and visit channel4.com to catch up or rewatch your favourite episodes!

Over to The People's Pod this week, where Jenny and Jack speak to Ania Magliano about her time on Series 20 - including exclusive insights to her first impressions of Reece, what her dad said to help her through the series' shock ending, and what she thinks will happen in the upcoming Champion of Champions. To catch up on all of Taskmaster visit channel4.com For all your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

It's time for a second helping of Taskmaster Series 20 best bits! This week listen to our highlights from the second half of the series! Why were the contestants dressed as pirates in the finale, what advice did Stevie give Phil and how good is the Panto in the dip! All this and lots more! To catch up on all of Taskmaster visit channel4.com For all your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

If you don't want to say goodbye to the brilliant cast of Series 20 then here is a perfect opportunity to relive some of the best moments from the series! In this instalment you can here highlights from the first half of the series. Guests include Jason Manzoukas, Ania Magliano, Phil Ellis, Reece Shearsmith and Sanjeev Bhaskar! They are talking twins, taking things out of bags, mascots and MORE! Join is next week for even more joyous Series 20 moments!

Drum roll please... after 10 weeks of tasks, questionable scoring and some truly unforgettable moments, Ed is joined by the Series 20 winner! Join Ed and the Series Champ as they go through the last episode of the series task by task and discuss their thoughts on the future Champion of Champions! Series 20 might be over but don't fear, TM will return over the festive period with TWO episodes of a festive treat! Thanks for listening to the podcast and thanks to all our guests who have joined Ed in the caravan! For all your TM news visit taskmaster.tv And if you want to go back and watch it all again, visit channel4.com

This week on The Taskmaster Podcast, host Ed Gamble is joined by comedian, actor, and improviser Paul F. Tompkins. The pair are reunited in the Taskmaster Caravan, listen out for the British weather! The uber Taskmaster fan shares his thoughts on Series 20 and episode 9 in particular. Ed also gets Paul's thoughts on the series 19 (the American in particular!) Join us next week for the last episode of Series 20! Find out all your latest TM news at Taskmaster.tv Catch up at Channel4.com

This week on the Podcast, Ed is joined by comedian, writer and actor Stevie Martin! They chat all things Taskmaster — from chaotic challenges to the advice Stevie offered Phil Ellis. All of this plus Stevie gives us a glimpse into her stand-up tour, Clout. For tickets to Stevie's tour visit steviemartin.com To catch up on all of Taskmaster go to channel4.com To get all your latest TM news visit Taskmaster.tv

On this week's podcast comedy legend and Series 11 hero Mike Wozniak returns to the fold to unpack all the chaos of Taskmaster Series 20. Ed and Mike dive deep into the latest line-up of contestants, dissecting their most inspired (and catastrophically misguided) attempts to impress the all-powerful Taskmaster. We're talking heists, dribbly art and some bopping! Mike's brand new tour The Bench, is coming to venues across the UK and Ireland in 2026. Sign up to Mike's mailing list for tour pre-sale. www.mrmikewozniak.com Watch all of Taskmaster cat Channel4.com For all your latest TM news and merch visit Taskmaster.tv

Join comedian and current contestant Maisie Adam as she teams up with Ed Gamble on The Taskmaster Podcast for a laugh-packed podcast. Maisie shares her grievances from her time on the show (and the podcast!), explains her chosen outfit and goes down a comedy memory lane/dip with Ed. Catch up on al of Taskmaster at channel4.com For all your latest TM news and merch visit Taskmaster.tv