Episodes

  • Ep. 189. Rose Matafeo - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep.8
    Dec 23 2024

    Tonight for the grand finale we welcome THE Junior Taskmaster herself, Rose Matafeo! Ed finally gets to ask Rose what it was like having to give out scores to ten year olds, what happened during that chaotic toilet paper task, and whether or not she would have done Junior Taskmaster when she was younger.

    You can watch Rose's special On and On and On, streaming now on HBO Max and Sky.

    Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

    Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole

    Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

    For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep. 188. Nish Kumar - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep7
    Dec 20 2024

    It's the second semi-final tonight, and Ed catches up with his pal Nish Kumar about what it's like to watch their mutual friend "Rose MacFeo" as the Junior Taskmaster, as well as their mate Mike lose to a ten year old at football.

    There are also some philosophical discussions about what makes a meat pie, how all awards are technically made up, and whether or not there should have been a DQ in the caterpillar task.

    See Nish on his tour Nish Don't Kill My Vibe.

    Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

    Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole

    Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

    For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep 187. Lou Sanders - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep.6
    Dec 13 2024

    This week good friend of the podcast Lou Sanders joins us to chat with Ed about the first semi-final of Junior Taskmaster!

    They cover a range of topics, from poetry to why we should call secrets 'surprises,' and whether or not Mike can be considered an object.

    Catch Lou on her tour No Kissing in the Bingo Hall from February

    Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

    Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole

    Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

    For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

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    46 mins
  • Ep 186. Jack Bernhardt - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep.5
    Dec 6 2024

    Tonight Ed is joined once again by fellow Taskmaster expert, Jack Bernhardt!

    Ed and Jack discuss the final heat of Junior Taskmaster, including which contestant from tonight’s episode Ed identified with most, whether or not Jack has started hot housing his children for Junior Taskmaster, and why Ed felt personally trolled in this episode.

    Don't forget you can order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - co-written by Jack and Alex Horne.

    Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

    Catch Jack every week on Taskmaster: The People's Podcast, alongside Jenny Eclair.

    Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

    For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep 185. Alex Horne - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep.4
    Nov 29 2024

    Tonight we are joined by the original Taskmaster's Assistant, it's Little Alex Horne!

    Ed and Alex discuss Junior Taskmaster, including which of the prize tasks in this episode Alex can imagine Bob Mortimer bringing in, what he thinks about Mike as a Taskmaster's Assistant, which task he would have changed in retrospect and the little ways the team tried to make this show be just as much for the grownups as it is for kids.

    Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - out now!

    Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

    See The Horne Section on tour with dates running from now until 2025.

    Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

    For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep 184. Jenny Eclair - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep.3
    Nov 22 2024

    It's time for another episode of Junior Taskmaster! Tonight Ed speaks to Jenny Eclair, Series 15 legend and co-host of The People's Podcast. Jenny discusses the episode from a parent/grandparent perspective, why kids today are different than when she was growing up, getting her grandson involved in Taskmaster and also why whoopee cushions just aren't what they used to be.

    Jenny's book Jokes, Jokes, Jokes is out now and her tour of the same name starts in January. Visit www.jennyeclair.com to find out more.

    You can also listen to Jenny weekly on Taskmaster: The People's Podcast and her Older and Wider podcast.

    Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - out now!

    Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

    For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

    Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)

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    49 mins
  • *A special bonus episode of Taskmaster The Podcast*
    Nov 21 2024

    Attention Taskmaster fans! An Absolute Casserole: The Taskmaster Compendium is out now – celebrate a decade of comedic chaos with the hilarious new book from Alex Horne and Jack Bernhardt. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your favourite contestants. Containing exclusive behind-the-scenes content, it’s the ultimate gift for any Taskmaster fan. An Absolute Casserole is available to buy now in hardback, audio and ebook.

    An Absolute Casserole Audiobook

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    19 mins
  • Ep 183. Emma Sidi - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep.2
    Nov 15 2024

    We are back with more coverage of Junior Taskmaster! Tonight Ed speaks to Emma Sidi, adored series 18 contestant and also very close friend of the Junior Taskmaster. Emma gives her thoughts on why Rose is perfect for the job, and what she texted to Emma during a difficult moment while recording. Plus hear Emma's take on why gemstones are so alluring to children and what rules she would have instigated on this episode, straight from Hampton Court Palace.

    Catch Emma on tour with her show Emma Sidi Is Sue Gray - https://www.berksnest.com/emma

    Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - out now!

    Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

    For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

    Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)

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    1 hr and 2 mins