Taskmaster: The People's Podcast

This week it's all about the series 17 "penny"! Jack checks in with his stats as we approach the finale, including where Steve falls in the category of ‘best prize task contestants’ from all series, and the pair ponder whether or not bleep tests universal, what would a Sophie + Steve team have looked like, if Joanne goofed in the third task, and if Steve could have been inspired by Les Bub with th...

Prepare for yours (and Jenny's) mind to be blown, because this week The People's Pod is joined by the folks behind the Taskmaster virtual reality experience! Jenny and Jack were given a special sneak peak into the new VR game, due to be released in Spring 2024, and boy do they have detailed insights for you. Plus, Jack and Jenny talk all things ep 8, including powerful thighs, squeezing farthings,...

Glittery conches, orange juice task hacks, and finding fish - it must be episode 7 of series 17! This week Jack and Jenny get into the nitty-gritty of why men like rakes, correct pronunciation of charades, plus some surprising stats about Sophie and why Steve Pemberton should be worried.  And we hear from you, The People, about Blobby merch and face-swapping. Want to get involved? Know any ot...

This week Jenny and Jack unpack series 17 episode 6, including the prize task that should have received more than five points, whether or not left handed people can play thumb wars and why everyone wants to go on a night out with Joanne. Plus, we have some emails with suggestions for Alex, a New Years Treat guest recommendation, and some justice for Steve in the Mr. Blobby task. Have you spotted a...

This week Jenny and Jack give their hot take on episode 5 of series 17 - including; An extraordinary revelation in the prize task Why it helps to have a little 'shed panic' Which contestant Tyra Banks would have championed this week Why some contestants are allowed to use fire but others aren’t And why we should all visit the National Portrait Gallery Plus, did the pair happen upon a goof in task...

This week Jack and Jenny discuss episode 4 of series 17 - including what grandmothers REALLY want, slut drop modifications you can do at home for the less experienced, and whether it's ok for Greg to ever appear in the Taskmaster house. Jack also tries to make sense of a task that even he isn’t sure is objective or subjective, and the pair speak to the 'real hand' behind this week's hand shaking t...

This week Jenny and Jack hear from the voice behind the infamous Mr. Blobby task, unleashing some bonus Blobby factoids and behind the scenes insights thanks to Production Manager Sophie. Plus, Jack discusses whether or not there’s any hope for the increasing gap between contestant scores, stats-wise, and why Dara should be a little afraid. We also learn why Greg might want to torch the John’s How...

Politely thank your host for a lovely party and make your apologies for leaving early, 'cause it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! This week Jenny and Jack discuss rescuing Patatas (who’s been in trouble before), who's jacksie saved Steve's jacksie, and whyJack might be see-ing some competition from John Robins in the spreadsheet department. Plus, we hear from some f...

Finish up the last bit of chisel work on your mini Taskmaster Mount Rushmore and grab your favourite ear pods - it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast... this week is all about the first episode of SERIES 17! And what an episode it was. Jenny and Jack give all their first impressions, including who they think will win based on the first episode alone. We also get some in...

Locate those headphones and clean off that earwax - it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast! This week we're talking series 8 episode 4, including why Jack won’t be letting Jenny near his wife, a quasi-philosophical discussion about ‘what is a loo roll, really’ and, of course, the best way to entertain a baby. We also take a look at the eye-watering Norwegian task recomme...

Buckle your boots - it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast! This week Jack and Jenny have gone all the way back to the infamous Pie Whisperer in the first series of Taskmaster, in an effort to bring Jenny up to speed on all the classic episodes before Series 17 hits our screens on the 28th of March. Plus Jenny discovers some OWL fan crossover, we hear revelations regardi...

Get the trumpets out and give them a little toot - it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast! It’s our 100th episode and what better way to celebrate than with Little Alex Horne himself! Jenny and Jack ask him all the questions you want to know, such as: When is series 17 coming out? What is he filming now? Is he running out of task ideas? How long does it take him to guess...

Pause that hour-long voice note from your talkative bestie - it's time for a new episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! This week Jack and Jenny discuss the vintage Hippopotamus episode - including the famous cocktail task, the long-lasting legacy of Johnny Vegas, and why Mawaan has correct opinions on everything in Jenny's eyes. Jack also answers a stats question from a fan about which con...

Tell your virtual assistant to hold your calls for an hour because it's time for Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! Jenny’s homework this week was all about The Perfect Stuff - featuring the bravest Taskmaster outfit, an important medical lesson learned about eyeballs, and how The Knappett got its name. Jack also answers a quite personal stats question from a fan, leading to a brand new scoring sy...

Finish up that 'how to arch your eyebrows like Greg Davies' tutorial, 'cause it's time for Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! This week Jenny and Jack are revisiting series 13, episode 6 because of three words: Bridget Christie Walking. The pair discuss whether cat cafes can ever be relaxing, how much tranquilliser you'd need to get Greg to sleep, what cement mixer moment made Jenny laugh the most...

Fluff up that sofa cushion and adopt the traditional supine podcast position - it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! This week Jenny and Jack are joined by a very special guest all the way from Minnesota - it's David Ha, the singular force behind fan favourite Taskmaster: Minnesota . David talks about what prompted him to start his own version of Taskmaster, how he wr...

Pause your potato throwing practice, it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! This week Jenny and Jack are talking all about the infamous opening episode of Series 2. So will Jenny turn out to be a Potato Truther? Did Richard Osman irreversibly change the course of Taskmaster history? Does Katherine Ryan need to spend more time in Ikea (specifically Croydon)? You'll need...

Tell your toaster to pop your toast, it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! Jenny and Jack revisit another vintage episode, and it has to do with the letter H. Plus, is Alice Levine too graceful to sweat? Was Bob Mortimer’s Satsuma Complex book inspired by Taskmaster?  And Jack's stats are back! This week he's answering a question from a fan about how Alex chooses...

Clean the earwax out of those non-brand earbuds, it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! This week Jenny and Jack are making their Series 17 predictions, and guess what? They've brought our beloved Lou Sanders and her Magic 8 Ball back in to help! Jenny once again uses her waters to make her prediction, and Jack uses ever-reliable stats. They also ask question such as:...

Take a tea order for everyone in the office and pop your earphones in while those teabags steep, it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! This week it's all about Champion of Champions as Jack and Jenny discuss the moment Alex felt sorry for a contestant for the first time, whether its ok to pouch wine as a waiter, if we, the pedants, have taken things TOO far this time,...

Put down those weights and nab a treadmill machine for your hour-long cool down, it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast ! The new year gets off to a literal bang this week, as Jack and Jenny relive all the best moments from the New Years Treat episode in a way only they can - including which prize tasks they would never want to see at a party, whether or not Zoe was robb...

Put your out of office back on on for one more hour - it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast! This week Jenny and Jack speak to New Zealand's own Ray O'Leary in a pre-recorded interview. Building on from last week's discussion with Melanie, Ray talks about being a longtime Taskmaster fan, discusses his own approach to series 4 of Taskmaster New Zealand, and says what he...

Tell your family you've got to nip out to get some butter from the shops and you'll be about an hour - it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast! In this week's Christmas Special, Jack and Jenny are joined by Melanie Bracewell, all the way from New Zealand Series 4. The trio cover a lot of ground, including Melanie's approach to tasks, what it's like to live with Ray O'Lear...

Put down that breakfast bap and brush the crumbs off your festive wool jumper, it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast! This week Jenny is catching up on the world of vintage Taskmaster episodes, starting with an Absolute Casserole . Plus the team from Taskmaster Education come back on the show to talk about the clubs they're running and to give some insights about how to...

Put that Christmas playlist on pause, it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast! This week Jenny and Jack weigh in on the New Years Treat lineup using informative stats and facts, but also just using as a good excuse for some good, old fashioned celebrity gossip. Plus a fan writes in with some latex advice, and another fan alerts the pair to a very serious bloop from episod...