
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 | 279 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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, h... more
This week we're checking in with Jenny and Jack over on The People's Pod as they prepare for the upcoming Series 22....
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Series 22 is almost here, and before it lands we're doing our deepest of deep dives in... more
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 a... more
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 f... more
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The original podcast with Ed is fantastic! And gets 5 points in the style of the Taskmaster.
As for the people’s podcast it’s ok, should it be posted to this feed? no. Do people want to listen to it? A few do. We need to be honest at this point Jenny was an incredible contestant, but maybe not a podcast host / regular contributor. Just looking at the statistics every episode Jenny joins Ed on the regular podcast has a huge dip in listeners. If you want additional listeners to “the people’s podc... more
5 stars
That woman simply doesn't shut up!
There's a serious amount of inner monologue blocking going on there. How does anyone conduct a conversation?
That's the least I've ever heard Ed Gamble say, ever...
Love this podcast - and thank you for keeping in the hint in Joanna’s first episode that we were going to hear her do another one - even if I lost track of the maths and actually thought Armando was going to win when I saw him chuck the duck first 😂
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
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A behind-the-scenes, conversational take on recent Taskmaster episodes, with Ed Gamble inviting a rotating roster of guests—ranging from former contestants to high-profile comedians and collaborators—to unpack live tasks, prize tasks, and studio dynamics. Episodes tend to blend nostalgia for classic moments with fresh analysis of current seasons, offering vivid anecdotes from filming, wardrobe, and set design, plus humorous banter that reveals how contestants think on their feet and how production shapes the chaos. The show frequently features insider perspectives on task strategies, rivalries, and the show's evolving format, making it appealing to hardcore fans and newcomers alike who enjoy storytelling, humor, and a peek behind the curtai... more
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