
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 com... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 271 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & FilmComedy | |||

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!
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Well kick us in the centre of the body, it's the se... more
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!
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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 moment... more
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! more
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Generally an entertaining podcast, Ed and his guest, normally a past or current contestant talk about an episode of the excellent taskmaster. Just occasionally it becomes incredibly self indulgent when he gets one of his mates on and they sound like 6th formers at a minor public school trying to entertain each other, and forget about the audience. When it is one of those comedians who don’t actually need an audience because they find themselves so hilarious, it becomes unlistenable. Chief culp... more
Could every episode with John Kearns please be three hours long? Please?
Love John Kearns, but this is unlistenable. Made 24 mins and had to give up.
Love the pod, but can’t stress enough how annoying it is for you to just republish older episodes for the sake of it. You’re making it harder to search through the catalogue. It’s annoying. If I wanted to listen back to an ep, I’d do so myself! I don’t want avalon telling me which old eps I should listen to because they’re scared of slipping down the podcast charts. It’s fine to not be on top when there’s no taskmaster on TV. I’d rather there be a regular hiatus, which would make the return even... more
The pod is just a lovely meal. Ed brought the chips and Maisie brought the Dip.
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This show operates as a post-episode debrief with a host who is a recognizable figure in the comedy scene, plus recurring guests who are often former Taskmaster contestants, contemporary comedians, or notable media personalities. Episodes center on dissecting recent episodes, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes, discussing tasks, contestants, and production quirks, and teasing future guests or tours. A standout pattern is the mix of affectionate banter, insider perspectives from participants, and cross-promotion of live events and projects, which keeps long-time fans engaged and new listeners curious about the Taskmaster world.
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Taskmaster The Podcast launched 6 years ago and published 271 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Taskmaster The Podcast include:
1. Kumail Nanjiani
2. Jason Mantzoukas
3. Amy Gledhill
4. Joel Dommett
5. Jenny Eclair
6. Joanna Page
7. Lorraine Kelly
8. Armando Iannucci
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