Taskmaster: The People's Podcast

It's a new week, a new series cast announcement, and also a new side-quest for Jack and Jenny: to find the last person in their Cheater of Cheaters lineup! To find that person, they've watched Series 8, Episode 8 as recommended last week by Connor from Plymouth. They also give their initial thoughts about the Series 19 cast, and hear from listeners about which Taskmaster contestant they'd trust wi...

This week Jenny and Jack spy with their little eyes something beginning with Series 9, Episode 9 - a true classic with a little bit of everything from live task meltdowns to bloody knees. Plus they answer listener questions, and pose a few questions of their own - including, should comedians be allowed to drive? Next week we'll be talking Series 8, Episode 8 in an effort to find the fifth and fina...

We may be in a new year, but we're watching an old episode of Taskmaster! This week Jack and Jenny are back covering vintage episodes, starting with Series 12 Episode 4, which was suggested by a listener several weeks back. With it comes discussions about Victoria learning to ride a bike, whether there were any hacks missed in that task, and why sex just isn’t funny (if you’re doing it properly).&...

This week we're bringing you some of the best moments of 2024. It's been a great year, from Lou's rocking predictions, to Little Alex Horne's task writing strategies (and why he might not be using a mangle), and some behind the scenes insights from the 'voice of Mr Blobby' herself. And remember when Jenny learned what face swapping was? Plus there are a few listener emails in there that you might...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our People's Pod listeners! This week we have the hilarious Kojey Radical, who's here to give his commentary on the new NYT episode - including which contestant he thinks should have been paid extra and why. Plus we get to chat to him about his 2024 performance and what he'd give for those golden eyebrows. Keep your eyes and ears out for Kojey's new a...

Jack and Jenny speak to Persia's mum ahead of the Junior Taskmaster finale, which airs tonight! And don't worry, no spoilers here. Phaedra gives us insights about the casting process, how they've made new friends for life, and why she didn't know anything about the filmed tasks - plus how Persia's bestie reacted when she spilled a secret to Mike the Milkman. Also, Jenny makes the mistake of dissin...

This week we're emptying the People's Pod post bag and circling back to all the emails we couldn't get to this year - consider it a sort of holiday party but without the snacks! In this episode we try to finish some unfinished business from series 18, receive some Hot Dog Queen fact-checking that could have changed series 15, get schooled in maths and even hear from the Andy's! We continue our ver...

This week Jenny and Jack wade in to 'The Best Thing from the 90's' debate from Series 7, Episode 3, brought to us by a listener in last week's podcast. Also discussed: burpees, why there should be more dribbling on TV, most disturbing noises for podcasts, and go-to interesting facts. Our next homework assignment will be Series 12, Episode 4. But we won't be getting to that until the New Year, beca...

We are back to our homework this week, with Jenny's first task being Series 8, Episode 3. Discussions include the Taskmaster outfit Jenny wishes she had thought of to wear, what Jack thinks about Lou’s prize task (that he would definitely say to her face) and why you should really never pie Jenny. Plus we hear from fans about contestants who've delivered babies, how to buy Absolute Casserole in th...

Well it's been over a week and Jack and Jenny have had some time to reflect on Series 18 and there's a lot to unpack. Jack brings his stats to the table and Jenny reviews some of the best and worst moments from each contestant. Plus, did the Joker transform the scoring system as much as Jack thought it would? The pair also talk about Nick Mohammed's prediction and the counting chairs debate too, p...

Sound the bugle, the series 18 season finale is upon us! Jenny acknowledges the moment in this episode that made her feel quite sad and Jack ponders the universality of buttock-clenching. And it wouldn't be a Taskmaster finale without a new lineup announcement, Jack and Jenny take us through their initial thoughts on the brand new New Years Treat cast. We'd love to hear from you with any NYT thoug...

This week Jenny and Jack discuss the penultimate episode of series 18, including what record Andy Zaltzman could break next week, whether or not trousers are technology, the practicalities of up cycling toilets and what the best way to get to Pinewood is. Plus there are some classic pedant wording debates from task 3 and a few emails along the way. Get your last minute Series 18 thoughts in to us:...

Welcome back for another week of talking Taskmaster! This week Jenny and Jack talk through the logistics of Rosie’s prize task, what made Alex blush this week, why you shouldn’t leave stilton in a dome alone and which barrel Jack thought was unfair in the third task. Plus we get a roundup of Jack’s stats now that we’re near the end of the series, and answer a few questions from the fans. Get your...

Jenny and Jack are back with another deep dive into series 18 - this time it's episode 7, including; Jenny's practical prize task suggestion, Rosie's heartbreaking moment, Jenny's best dressed crown, and why Jenny and Jack should probably never go to the park together. Plus we have a possible goof from episode 1 and some science to explain episode 5 - all from you, The People. We love to hear from...

This week Jenny and Jack discuss episode 6 of series 18, including danger wires, whether or not Pigeor is charismatic, and Emma's lowest moment in the series so far. They are also joined by Becky Cant, who talks us through some behind the scenes moments of series 18 so far, including the cash Rosie keeps in her bribe pocket, whether or not the rocket salad was deliberately placed in the fridge, an...

Jenny and Jack are midway through watching Series 18 and they have a lot of thoughts - like, why jelly cubes are superior to powder, robot copyrights and ...what is a brap, Jack? Plus Jack gives us the stats rundown on why this is another episode of firsts…and we hear from fans about the rocket/salad debacle, what the People think of the new joker scoring system, and why Rosie's a fan-fave. W...

It's Series 18, Episode 4 and Jenny and Jack are back with more fashion observations, a controversy from this week's carrot task, and why this cast has broken yet another record with their points (can you guess what it is?). Plus a lot of you had the same hot dog question, and we get a last-minute series prediction all the way from Utah. We always love to hear from you: fans@taskmaster.tv Visit je...

This week Jenny and Jack boldly discuss all the things no one else can or will when it comes to the third episode of series 18; like how many saxophone songs the average person can name, why we never hear pop music in the TM universe, and which task was Jenny's favourite ever. Stats-wise, it's another episode of RECORD BREAKERS, and we get our fan update regarding intro sequence stats. We always l...

Jenny and Jack are BACK and this week they're discussing the second episode of the brand new Taskmaster series. It's another show of firsts regarding hot dogs, Jesus, and Jokers, plus a distinct lack of cheating and what appears to be the first shed panic of the series. Give us your Series 18 reactions: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visi...

It's the series 18 first episode and an episode of firsts! Jack and Jenny talk stats, fashion, why the start of this series had Jenny on edge, why we're bound to see one contestant naked by the end of this series, and Jack points out a potential major goof in the first task. Give us your Series 18 reactions: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster...

This week Jack leads the discussion with his signature statistical deep dive into Series 18 contestants to examine advantages and disadvantages according to age, height, nationality, Edinburgh awards, education, birth location, how close they live to the sea, etc. etc. Plus, Jenny gives her first fashion rundown after watching the Series 18 trailer and why she hates the phrase 'three more sleeps.'...

This week Jenny and Jack are joined by beloved former co-host Lou Sanders! Lou ditches her Magic 8 Ball for Series 18 predictions and instead uses the power of 'rocking' to ask some Taskmaster-related questions and also some non-Taskmaster related questions. Plus, Jenny and Jack discuss Series 3, Episode 1, which brings up more questions such as (but not limited to); who would make a ‘cheaters spe...

This week Jack and Jenny are talk about the 50th episode of Taskmaster, including why Jenny can relate to Phil’s costume choice - plus the pair revisit more 'minus points' revelations in the emails section, and Jack drills down deeper into 'pointsflation' in his stats section to reveal who is *technically* the most successful contestant of all time... Want to get involved? Send us an email at: fan...

This week Jack and Jenny are joined by the beloved fan favourite, self-professed ‘People’s Loser,’ aka Dracula, aka Mr. Swallow himself, Nick Mohammed! They discuss the ups and downs of Nick's stats, why he's winning in Hollywood, the origins of Dracula, where Mr. Swallow flies to next AND Nick leaves us with a little magic prediction for series 18. Want to get involved? Send us an email at: fans@...

This week Jenny and Jack are reviewing the series finale of episode 10 in an effort to answer Jenny's question last week about whether anyone's ever cried on Taskmaster before. Plus the pair are forced to address a 'goof and a wrinkle' sent in by a fan about the history of subtracting points. Have something to say, specifically regarding Taskmaster? Get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Ta...