Taskmaster: The People's Podcast

This week Jenny and Jack tuck into Lotta Soup, and all the spear throwing, Mayo chucking, spectacular task-delivering, grumpy-traffic-warden-on-holiday fun that comes with it.

Plus we hear from The Andy’s about Bob’s car, and one listener pitches a Taskmaster Cultural Exchange program.

Next week we’ll be discussing Series 10, Episode 1.

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This week Jenny and Jack discuss Series 5, Episode 6 including what it takes to balance Alex, giving birth to incredible footage, and fiddly secret tasks.

Next week we’ll be discussing Series 7, Episode 5 if you’d like to follow along.

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Today Jenny and Jack revisit the first episode of series 5 to witness Sally's special cuddle, Aisling's 'default jiggle' and question why everyone seems to want to smother Alex in cake. Plus, Jenny tries to do a honking horn and Jack admits wanting to crawl into a great big nana lap.

Next week we'll be staying in Series 5, and watching episode 6.

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Today we're going back through the Taskmaster archives to acquaint ourselves with some House Queens. And while we do that, we ask some important questions; like how old is an antique? Why did Judi’s duck task reminded us of the Winter Olympics? Do language degrees ever help Taskmaster contestants?

Next week we're spending some time in Series 5, starting with episode 1 if you'd like to follow along.

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This week Jenny and Jack reconvene to discuss series 14, including a Leylandii controversy, eccentric behaviour in the orb and a hatred for pizza. Plus, the pair wonder; do Taskmaster phases coincide with the ages of Alex’s children at theme of planning Taskmaster tasks? Are we saying palabras right? Is it possible to fake an egg?

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We're back to our homework this week, watching the series finale of Series 1 to see just how far we've all come since the dominant reign of esure.com in the insurance world. Also discussed; vegan egg golfing, dog food ravioli and whether or not stand ups can write good sketch comedy.

Plus a listener writes in to give us a task solution, and we get more weigh in on the chaos theory. Next week we're watching Series 14, Episode 4 if you'd like to follow along!

Send all your Taskmaster thoughts to: [email protected]

Don't forget to download the Taskmaster app for extra Taskmaster fun.

Watch previous episodes of UK Taskmaster on Channel 4

We’re taking a short break from our homework this week to hypothesise on who would find themselves on a Taskmaster 'Loser of Losers' episode, plus a deep dive into the most chaotic contestants, and it brings up many questions.

We also hear from a listener about a ‘redemption episode’ idea. Next week we’re watching the finale of series 1.

Send all your goofs, bloops and homework suggestions to: [email protected].

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

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This week Jenny and Jack explore another classic episode, as recommended by a listener. Jack poses as the usual trusty Taskmaster guide as Jenny queries Asim’s controversial candle strategy, the infamous third task, and all the logistics that come with sitting on a cake.

Next week we're taking a little detour from our homework and hypothesising on a 'Loser of Loser's scenario, with a few swearing stats to boot.

Send all your goofs, bloops and homework suggestions to: [email protected].

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

This week we're making our way through some homework suggestions, starting with episode 2 of the first ever Champion of Champions. Along the way, Jenny makes a case for toothpaste, Jack makes a case for the nation's carpets, and Jenny and Jack both get an education from Australia about the Taskmaster loft.

We're back next week with Series 6, Episode 10.

Send all your goofs, bloops and homework suggestions to: [email protected].

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

Jenny and Jack discuss part two of the 2026 New Years Treat asking the questions no one else has yet asked, such as; 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 listener writes in to discuss. Next week we're back to our homework, watching another part two - this time of Champion of Champions 1.

Send all your goofs, bloops and homework suggestions to: [email protected].

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