Taskmaster: The People's Podcast

This week Jenny and Jack are joined by three very special guests from the UK Taskmaster production team: Amy, Andrew and Clarenz! We saw their faces a lot in series 19, but in this chat we get to hear lots of fun behind the scenes stories; from the damage done by a certain 'destroy, dismantle, engulf in flames' motto to bringing the WOW monster to life to the secret behind the number 2851 and whic...

Series 19 may be done, but in Jenny's words it's not dusted! This week Jack brings you his big series 19 stats debrief, including a look at how Mat’s stats stack up against the rest of the recent champions, who is technically the most balanced contestant this series, which historical taskmaster record Stevie broke, Fatiha’s final ‘bruv’ count, a surprising history of the 'high-five' and some musin...

What a series! Jack and Jenny debrief on the final episode of Series 19, including debates about seeing your dad for dinner, a fun fact about Rosie Ramsey and stadiums, and a debate about power poses vs aspirational poses. They also give their initial reactions to the newly announced series 20 lineup. Next week Jack will give his big stats debrief and we'll hear from listeners about some of their...

It's the penultimate episode of Series 19 and Jack and Jenny get right into their jelly expertise, the significance of 2851, some 'goosey jossip,' and whether or not men should be physically able to have a camel toe. It's your last chance to get your Series 19 thoughts in to Jack and Jenny: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun, including the Taskmaster F...

This week it's all about episode 8 of the latest series, including Jack's reluctant education on the mechanics of a certain prize task, who Jenny thought was terribly underscored, and the challenges of illustrating sexy, French and charcoal. With just two episodes left there's never been a better time to send your Series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all ki...

This week Jenny and Jack discuss Series 19, Episode 7 including completionists, dressage trotting, what 'banc' means in French and plenty more - all sprinkled with a lovely side of stats from our own stat-man, Jack Bernhardt. Keep sending all your Season/Series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun, including the Taskmaster Fantasy League....

It's episode 6 and the scores are starting to get interesting, with Jack on hand to provide some surprising stats and Jenny on hand to provide her surprising idea for the prize task (and what she thought of Matt’s pop up book). Plus, is Fatiha finally softening? If you were hoping for more on all this, plus a detailed explanation of composite numbers then this is a good episode for you. Spotted an...

We're halfway through the latest series and this week Jenny finally talks fashion, plus stories of glitter and smug travellers faced with a fatal goat. We also hear some alternative task solutions from listeners for the cape task and the easel in the lab task. Send all your series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun, including the Taskma...

It’s the fourth episode of series 19 and Matt finally falls off his perch - but is it enough to let anyone else take the lead? And Jack and Jenny speak to the creator of the Taskmaster fantasy league and get some insights on how we can play (it’s not too late!) Plus the trio try to predict whether or not Jason will get on the Taskmaster house roof this series, and an ongoing transatlantic debate a...

This week Jenny and Jack are all over the third episode of the new series, including what made the first task so 'grate', why looking under the table might be a problem this series, which prize task had a bit of the Steve Pemberton's to it, and the "unbearably cute" yield of the week... Send all your series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extende...

We're well in to the new series and this week we're all about TEAM TASKS!! And definitions of snooty, bath pearls (!!), jumping, submarivan adventures and breakfast pints. Plus fans write in about the Taskmaster Fantasy league and an Easter Egg involving season vs. series.... Have you spotted any Series/Season 19 goofs?? Send them to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kind...

It's here! Series 19 of Taskmaster has begun and as a very special treat we are joined by THE champion to beat, Andy Zaltzman! Andy casts a champion's eye over the latest cohort to try and suss out who he might be going up against in the next CoC. Plus the trio discuss no hopers and pillow tamperers, the origin story for Andy's sock flair, when a fish tank becomes a fish tank and how to cheat succ...

This week Jenny and Jack revisit the second Champion of Champions in an effort to understand what makes an ultimate champ ahead of Series 19. And, speaking of champs, THE Lou Sanders (and her cats) drops by the studio to give her classic predictions for the new series using all manner of methods and mediums. Get in touch with all your Series 19 thoughts at fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Cass...

This week Jenny tests her premonition waters and Jack gives us the rundown on his Series 19 stats, looking at the new cohort from all available statistical angles including age, birthplace and some dodgy height info. Plus we learn why we definitely wont be seeing any eggs this series, and listeners write in with their own premonitions and some much needed math(s) on Desiree’s balloon popping task...

This week Jenny and Jack talk discuss Shoe Who, which leads to discussions of Shakespeare, the luck of Ardal O'Hanlan, fox anecdotes and which Taskmaster contestant you'd most want to go on a stag do with. Want to send in your Taskmaster related thoughts and questions., goofs and bloops? fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmasterstore.com Visit jennyeclair.com to buy tickets t...

This week Jenny and Jack debate the Imbalance in the Poppability, and questions are posed as to whether it's best to buy less time or more laughs. Plus they get served an olympic goof and a Roman history lesson. Next week we’ll be talking Series 12, Episode 1 if you want to watch along. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole...

Jenny and Jack take a little trip to the second series of Taskmaster New Zealand, on a listener's request. Along the way they discover olympians, random dogs on regular farms, and a dancing eunuch. And Jack's Stats are back this week to help answer a question about whether ordering your prize task on Amazon helps or hurts your score. Plus Jenny has some Taskmaster gossip for us and a listener spar...

Jack and Jenny watch Jamali get activated this week, and along the way they discuss dinosaur purism, scientific methods and mohawks. Plus they receive a listener-spotted goof regarding Series 6, and a vital correction about George Washington's teeth. Next week we’re taking a trip to New Zealand to visit a different Series 2. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? fans@tas...

This week Jenny and Jack travel back to series 2 to talk about c racking eggs with teeth, music videos for kids, and trendy clothing. Also discussed: a glitch in the TM matrix, as discovered by a fan and a program we forgot about when tallying up Taskmaster contestants who’ve been on other TV shows. Next week we’re going to "Activate Jamali" if you'd like to follow along. Want to send in your own...

This week Jenny and Jack are back to discuss the third episode of Series 9, an episode packed with two part tasks - including one previously un-considered hack. Also discussed; the moment Alex looked genuinely a little scared during this episode, a correction to Jack’s stats from a couple weeks ago, and a compliment to Jenny for an under-appreciated talent. Next week we’ll be taking a trip back to...

This week Jenny and Jack revisit the series 7 finale to chat stationary, egg roulette, computer games, and which task in this episode Jenny would have done naked. They also answer questions from listeners across the pond about UK television, and they get more some more insight into the Littlest Alex Horne competition. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? fans@taskmaster...

Jenny and Jack are back with another vintage episode of Taskmaster! This week they're talking about Series 6, Episode 9 and they learn loads along the way - like why if you bring poo for a prize task it’s always going to be one point. They also imagine some punny potential scenarios from Tim Vine's secret task, and ponder questions from the listeners about which prize task items they'd like to hav...

It’s been a while since we’ve spoken directly to the people who put The People into Taskmaster: The People's Podcast, so this week Jenny and Jack hear from a fan who went to great lengths to win a competition during series 18. The trio chat bespoke dungarees, the Taskmaster Live Experience, and how she harnessed help from the Taskmaster community to help win The Littlest Alex Horne. Plus Jack brin...

Another week, another new hotel for Jenny and another vintage episode of Taskmaster for us all! This week Jenny presents a potential hack for task 1 and Jack presents a potential hack for cutting tomatoes. Plus Jenny talks about her experience with eating puffin, or what she can remember. And we also learn why Jenny giving Charlotte Ritchie a lift home from school has got her involved in...

It's a new dawn, a new day, and another old episode of Taskmaster! This week Jack and Jenny revisit series 14 to find out whether or not Leo from Toronto was right in nominating episode 7 as 'one of the best episodes of Taskmaster ever.' We also get insight as to whether or not Jenny would ever faff around with a she-wee, and Jack outs himself as a Vera-viewer. Plus a fan asks us to consider who G...