Taskmaster: The People's Podcast

The Mona Lisa Doesn't Have Googly Eyes - S22, Ep.4

Jack and Jenny are back to break down Episode 4 of Series 22. The prize theme is "juicy", an under-table task raises a lot questions, Chloe carries two armpit-averse teammates through some armpit art and someone has to convince everyone they're wearing a secret workplace earpiece. And is the closest we've ever come to a perfect episode? Plus your emails: a listener corrects Alex on the finer points of gleeking, and another spots a possible sausage machine callback in the Series 22 trailer. Send your thoughts on the series to fans@taskmaster.tv.

Freaks and Gleeks - S22, Ep.3

This week it's all about things that make us feel safe, how to make someone cry with our without onion beards, gargoyles wearing spanx, standardised B.O.S.N.A.C forms, and whether or not gleeking was an American middle school epidemic. Plus a listener writes in with some important information about KBN's (Kevin Bacon Numbers) and we have our first task hack of the series. Send in all your Series 22 questions, goofs and bloops to fans@taskmaster.tv.

Bean Heavy - S22, Ep.2

We're fully in to the new series now and it only feels right to start the episode with a bit of Alex Horne fan worship. And, while we get to grips with smile muscles, lucky pants, and the size of beans, we make time to visit some of the more serious questions too: when should pants go into 'oven cleaning mode'? What happened to the cheeses in Jesus? Why doesn't 5,098 beans sound like enough beans? And what is the history behind Giant Monkey? Plus listeners write in with some Greek lessons, the whereabouts of Greg's bin and some news from New Zealand. Send all your series 22 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv.

Be Funny or Be Fired - S22, Ep.1

We have officially met the series 22 Taskmaster cast - Nina Conti, Chloe Petts, Matt Lucas, Isy Suttie, and Richard Ayoade - and it's off to an excellent start. Is it a first for approaching Greg's throne so early on in the series? How far can droopy tights droop? Where did that secret tunnel fit into the Taskmaster house floor plan? It's all up for discussion! Plus, Jenny thinks she remembers a gold vs. yellow argument from the past... Send all your Taskmaster series 22 thoughts to fans@taskmaster.tv. Don't forget to download the Taskmaster app for all kinds of extra Taskmaster fun.

UK TASKMASTER SERIES 22 STATS AND PREDICTIONS

Series 22 is almost here, and before it lands we're doing our deepest of deep dives into this year's cast: Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti and Richard Ayoade. We talk tallest-ever line-ups, dodgy internet height stats, seat-number superstitions, the "class of '74–'78" age cluster, university vs. Footlights, and Jack's ever-evolving, fully unhinged statistical model covering everything from star signs to marathon times. Plus: how Jenny helped Isy learn to drive, Nina Conti's surprisingly stacked filmography, and another series of wondering whether the real winner will be stats or instinct....... Send all your Series 22 thoughts to fans@taskmaster.tv. If you don't already have the official Taskmaster app downloaded, now's a good time!

Better With Balloons, Baby! - Taskmaster Denmark S1, Ep. 5

Pack your passports, Jenny and Jack are off to the International Taskmaster YouTube page to explore the distant shores of Taskmaster Denmark, specifically episode 5 of the first series. So how does it compare to ? Jenny and Jack discuss! Plus, with the news that the new UK series 22 is now imminent, Jack and Jenny prepare for next week's SERIES 22 PREDICTIONS. Send all yours into fans@taskmaster.tv.

The Hand of the Leg - S7, Ep. 9

In this episode Jack and Jenny revisit Series 7, The Pendulum Draws the Eye - featuring Phil Wang, Rhod Gilbert, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman and James Acaster. Body parts get complicated and Phil’s costume is shown off to its full effect. Also discussed; are split tasks fair? Can placenta art be called beautiful? And an email sets the theme for making the next episode international. Send all your homework suggestions, Series 22 predictions, and general Taskmaster thoughts to fans@taskmaster.tv

42 Calippos - S2, Ep.3

Jenny and Jack revisit A Pistachio Eclair so that Jenny can see how Joe Wilkinson, Jon Richardson, Doc Brown, Katherine Ryan and Richard Osman go about impressing the mayor of Chesham. Also discussed; what to put on a computer desktop, whether or not you should watch the end credits of Taskmaster (and if this one should have deserved a BAFTA), countries that do and don't have bandstands, and the only known in-studio refusal to watch a task. Send all your homework suggestions, Series 22 predictions, and general Taskmaster thoughts to fans@taskmaster.tv.

Go Hard on the Gore - S8, Ep. 5

This week we watch Series 8, Episode 5 on the recommendation of a listener who believes it tops the list for most amount of fails in one attempt. Along the way we remember how tricky ping pong balls can be, the cleverness of Joe, the versatility of noodles and why we love Lou. Plus we learn the correct pronunciation of lasso (and taco) and, as a bonus, the origin of ten gallon hats. Next week we're watching Series 2 and Episode 3. Send any homework suggestions or Taskmaster thoughts to fans@taskmaster.tv.

Remembering Carol - S6, Ep. 8

Jenny and Jack revisit series 6 to remember our dear friend of Taskmaster, Carol. Along the way they also remember verruca socks, the importance of the tea cozy test, Alex's pin number, the challenges of dot to dot pictures and the rules around texting yourself. Plus, a listener wonders if Taskmaster contestants should be allowed to play again in another country? We welcome all your Taskmaster thoughts and homework suggestions to fans@taskmaster.tv

Trip Nip Slip - S9, Ep.8

Jenny and Jack travel back to series 9 to find out what a Shaqinahat is and new questions emerge along the way; is it lass-ooo or lass-oh? Do people either have the dolls house gene or they don't? Would a trip-nip-slip been more appropriate for the prize task? Plus, Jenny has a go at writing her own lyrics for the Taskmaster theme tune. Plus, a listener writes in to correct some Going for Gold lore and another suggests a tribute to series 6's Carol for next week's homework. Send all your homework suggestions and Taskmaster thoughts into fans@taskmaster.tv

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Imagination, Imagination, Broken - S15, Ep. 3

This week Jenny and Jack review series 15 together for the first time ever to find out; would Jenny would change her strategy now that she's a Taskmaster expert? Is the potato hat task still one of the best moments of her entire life? Was any vital, but legally murky information cut from her prize task explanation? Plus a listener writes in to debate a 'massive bloop' by Joanna Page, which they believe could have changed the whole series. Next week we'll be discussing Series 9 episode 8, if you'd like to follow along. Send all your homework suggestions and Taskmaster thoughts into fans@taskmaster.tv

The Handy Bandy Stand - S10, Ep. 4

This week we revisit an old classic, featuring Danny Dyers secret love, the grandfather of podcasting, the most handsome and well dressed comedian of all time, comedy’s greatest character, and a very pregnant funny woman - according to Jack and Jenny. And it prompts some questions; was Mawaan only good at prize tasks because everyone else was so bad? Is there anything that can make Richard the security guard happy? Should everyone should be made to miss a penalty in front of a crowd? Has the recent hot weather made Jack very gullible? Plus a listener writes in to provide some last minute series 21 stats and another suggests Jenny revisit her series 15, episode 3 potato hat performance for homework. Send all your homework suggestions and Taskmaster thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tv Download the Taskmaster App here: https://taskmaster.tv/app If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube youtube.com/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com

Not a Florglone Conclusion - Series 21 Listener Questions

Last week we had Jack's series 21 stats, this week we have listener's series 21 messages. Did Kumail have any riddles in his search history? Have we heard coconckers before this series? Was Amy robbed in the 'censor yourself' task? Should she have been disqualified for different task? Why are we seeing such a sudden influx of hull-based comedians? All of these questions are posed, some of them are definitively answered. Plus we experience our first ever 'hack and a track' and Jenny admits being late to nerd land. Next week we're back to Jenny's homework, starting with Series 10, Episode 4. Send all your homework suggestions and Taskmaster thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tv Download the Taskmaster App here: https://taskmaster.tv/app If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube youtube.com/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com

Champion Stats, Record Breakers and Lucky Seats - Series 21 Stats Debrief

The data has been crunched on Series 21 and we can officially say we have a confirmed lucky seat! Plus, Jack and Jenny explore alternative scoreboards, moments that could have changed the series, and just how close we were to a quadruple tiebreaker scenario. Is Joanna our first Welsh, Aries champion? How does Armando's result compare to other series? Was Joel the comedy glue that held everyone together? You'll have to listen to find out. Next week we discuss listeners' Series 21 task hacks, series injustices, and general series 21 comments. Send all your homework suggestions and Taskmaster thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tv Download the Taskmaster App here: https://taskmaster.tv/app If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube youtube.com/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com

The Whole Hilt With a Kilt - S21, Ep.10 *GRAND FINAL*

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 button lint alone and why Kumail's nipple gate got so out of hand on this podcast. And saying goodbye to series 21 of course means ushering in a new cast for series 22! Jack and Jenny give their thoughts. Next week Jack offers his series 21 stats debrief, and it's your chance to debrief too. Send all your Series 21 thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tv Download the Taskmaster App here: https://taskmaster.tv/app If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube youtube.com/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com

The Last Handsome Cockroach Standing - S21, Ep.9

It's the penultimate episode of series 21, but a first for episode titles and speaking Welsh. In this episode Jack and Jenny discuss the evolution of Joanna's storytelling, why Armando Iannuci is an inspiration in getting it wrong, a possible answer to Joel's egg timer conundrum, Kumail Nanjiani's famous planking, and why people who've shat themselves can learn a lot from Joanna Page. Plus Jack's still not convinced you can dance on custard and a listener writes in to point out a TMPP first. Send all your Series 21 thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tv Download the Taskmaster App here: https://taskmaster.tv/app If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube youtube.com/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com

No Kinky Couches - S21, Ep.8

In this week's episode we learn a surprising thing about Kumail, explain conkers to a Canadian and settle a spoon-related debate. Plus, have we witnessed Armando’s most unhinged moment yet? Send all your Series 21 thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tv Download the Taskmaster App here: https://taskmaster.tv/app If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube youtube.com/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com

Moral About Donuts - S21, Ep.7

This week Jack gets giddy with puzzle fever and the Andy's have to interfere with breaking news at the very last minute. Plus, was Joel's acne real? Should donuts only be allowed at the top of Ben Nevis? Have we witnessed one of the great Taskmaster messes? Elsewhere, a listener emails in with a compelling case to DQ Amy from a task, and another pines for the prize tasks of yesteryear. Send all your Series 21 thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tv Download the Taskmaster App here: https://taskmaster.tv/app If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube youtube.com/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com

Nietzsche Once Said - S21, Ep. 6

This week we see the surprise return of Jason Mantzoukas, Kumail makes a great case for American dentistry, and Jenny details the bravest thing you could possibly do on TV - which still has yet to happen. Plus, some questions arise: are timed tasks affected by Joel's special egg task? Does Greg have an “Alex bias”? Does a closed captioning detail provide a clue, linked back to Mike Wozniak's fart? All this and more in this week's episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast. Send all your Series 21 thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tv Download the Taskmaster App here: https://taskmaster.tv/app If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube youtube.com/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com