Taskmaster The Podcast

On today's episode we enjoy a another look back at some of our favourites moments from the podcast during Series 21. Who can forget John observing Kumail's arms and Jason's plea to be Paddington? All this and loads more! Enjoy, your time starts now... To catch up on all of Taskmaster head to Channel4.com For more content and some BTS visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel To keep up to date with lea...

If you're not ready to say goodbye to the fantastic Series 21, then have no fear, some best bits are here! In this instalment you can hear highlights from Ed's caravan conversations with Phil Ellis, Armando Iannucci, Joanne Page, Jenny Eclair and Joel Dommett! There's egg chat, there's task chat and there is even some hair transplant chat... Enjoy. Join us next week for more TM highlights. In the...

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! _____________________ Well kick us in the centre of the body, it's the series 21 grand final! And there's so much to discuss, including how to style out your cringe, whether or not it's possible to fill an egg cup with belly b...

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! On this week's podcast Ed sits down with the winner of the series and they go through some of their personal highs a lows from the show, it's a real treat...

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 moments from the series. Kumail reveals how he got in to Taskmaster, what he thinks about the Gambelian comparison and how much he loved doing the show. For a...

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! Jason also has some general TM notes for the team (uncut YouTube content anyone?) he gives some bts goss from Series 19, has some great merch ideas an...

On this week's Taskmaster Podcast, Ed Gamble is joined by comedian, writer and TM alumni John Kearns! In true John Kearns fashion the pair talk about all kinds of stuff, including a potential new podcast format and maybe a little bit of Taskmaster... You can see John on tour with his show Tilting at Windmills. For tickets go to johnkearnscomedy.co.uk If you'd like to go back and watch John's serie...

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, actress and Series 21 star, Amy Gledhill! Amy reveals why she has some regrets over her costume, what it was like to be on a team with someone so famous, whose in Hollywood and why she didn't want to be known as the bone woman! They also discuss embarrassing possessions, Coconkers, what it means to be brave and Ed reveals the musical instrument he l...

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, presenter and podcaster, Joel Dommett! As well as chatting through Epsiode 5 of Series 21, the pair cover lots more, including; a phone call, a wasp, some comedy nostalgia and a fair amount of tattoo chat. Plus, Joel gets to us the word 'phwoar'! *NO WASPS WERE HARMED DURING THE RECORDING OF THIS PODCAST* Next week Ed will be joined by the brilliant...

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by the brilliant comedian, writer and podcast Jenny Eclair! Jenny joins Ed in the caravan where they invent a new game, discuss the Series 21 line up and even talk Labubus! Jenny is of course the host of Taskmaster The People Podcast which is released each week and has all the BTS and TM knowledge you could dream of. Head here each week to hear Jack Bernhardt an...

This week on the Taskmaster Podcast Ed Gamble is joined by the the actor, podcaster and the star of Gavin & Stacey, Joanna Page! Joanna shares all about being on the current series of Taskmaster; why she didn't think she was right for the show, what it was like being on a team with Armando and why Lorraine Kelly on a trolley wouldn't be a good prize! Catch up on all of Taskmaster at Channel4.c...

This week Ed is joined by creator of The Thick of It , Veep and all round comedy royalty, Armando Iannucci. Armando reveals what a huge fan he has been of Taskmaster since the very beginning and why he decided to take part in the show. He and Ed dig deep in to Epsiode 2 and discuss the most unquestionable thing of beauty, what it was like to be on a team with Joanna Page and how hard Armando finds...

We're back baby! Yes that's right it's officially Taskmaster time and we have been busy catching up with all the new (and past) contestants in the Taskmaster Caravan. To kick off Series 21 Ed is joined by the brilliant Phil Ellis! Phil shares his thoughts on the new series but also admits to being a bit sad that it's all carrying on without him! Ed and Phil discuss this first episode in detail but...

This week, we rewind to 2021 to revisit Ed’s chat with the brilliant comedian, actor, and writer Katy Wix. Ed and Katy dive into Episode 3 of Series 3, breaking it down task by task. They take a closer look at the flag meal challenge, the chaos of Twister, and debate why glitter poo might not be such a bad thing after all. Enjoy! Catch up on Taskmaster at channel4.com For all your Taskmaster goodi...

This week we are rewinding back to 2021! Ed is joined by star of Derry Girls, Bridgerton and of course The Taskmaster New Year's Treat 2020 - it's Nicola Coughlan! The pair discuss Nicola's love for the show and how much she enjoyed doing the NY special - despite some questionable decisions from Greg. They also take a deep dive in to Episode 4 of Series 1. This episode includes the ice task, getti...

If you weren't lucky enough to be there is person here is your chance to listen to Alex & Greg's second night in NYC! The pair are hosted by Josh Gondelman who reads out some brilliant audience questions, including one from his wife! To catch up on all things Taskmaster visit channel4.com For all the latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv

Here is a second helping of Taskmaster Live on Stage in the US and this time Greg and Alex are in NYC! Once again they are hosted by Josh Gondelman who reads out some brilliant audience questions! To catch up on all things Taskmaster visit channel4.com For all the latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv

Ready for some Greg & Alex live action? Well look know more... Taskmaster Live on Stage in Washington, D.C . took place on January 21, 2026, at the Warner Theatre. On the Podcast this week you can listen to the Q&A part of the show which was hosted by the brilliant Josh Gondelman. Listen to Greg Alex talk about all things TM plus some updates on their US trip! To catch up on Taskmaster vis...

We've gone back to 2021 for this week's rewind podcast! Joining Ed this week is the brilliant Mel Giedroyc! Ed and Mel discuss the vegetable prize task at length, she talks about the lime shoe and Ed reveals that Alex wore a different tie for each of Mel's tasks! Mel also shares what she did with the wax seals and how Desky Dennis helped her plan a cycle ride. As well as this they dig deep in to S...

We are going all the way back to series 3 and in this Epsiode Ed is joined by comedian, podcaster and TM Uber fan, the brilliant Al Murray! Al discusses his TM expenses on the show, why it's good to have a 'Gong Man' and what it is he loves about the programme. He also reveals that he wishes he held out for a 10 episode series! You can catch up on all of Taskmaster at channel4.com Get all the late...

This week we revisit our first episode with the Bosh Queen, Kerry Godliman! Ed spoke with Kerry back in 2021 before the CofC was decided and before Richard Herring took the trophy! On this Epsiode they discussed the laminator prize task, sausage or finger, human tapas and how Kerry might feel about filling in for Greg! Catch up on Taskmaster on Channel4.com For all your TM news visit Tasmaster.tv

We are back to Series 1 and for today's rewind episode we revisit Ed's chat with comedian, podcaster and TV Royalty, Romesh Ranganathan! As well as going through all the tasks they discuss Tree Wizard, Melon Buffet and Romesh's 'all in' prize tasks! Romesh also shares his thoughts on the infamous blooper video... which hasn't been discussed since! For all the latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaste...

It's time to revisit Series 2 and for today's rewind Episode we go back to our brilliant chat with comedian and actor Joe Wilkinson! Ed gets to the bottom of 'that throw', they discuss why Joe would do it all the same again and there's also some non Taskmaster stories thrown in for good measure! Enjoy. Catch up on all of Taskmaster at channel4.com For all your latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmast...

Hello Taskmaster Podcast fans! We are rewinding back to 2021 when Ed talked to Alex Horne about the very early days of Taskmaster as well as the first ever episode (that transmitted!) They discuss Edinburgh, show formatting, how they got their first legendary line up - Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan and Tim Key! Tasks include, painting a horse while on a horse, e...

We're joining the People's Pod this week, as Jenny and Jack discuss part two of the 2026 New Years Treat - asking the questions no one else has yet asked; what would it be like to holiday with this cast? Is a moth-eaten squirrel exotic? Is it time to stop the 'thing inside a thing' Taskmaster trend? And we've had Champion of Champions, but should we follow Sweden in hosting a 'Loser of Losers'? A...