It's the penultimate episode of Series 19 and Jack and Jenny get right into their jelly expertise, the significance of 2851, some 'goosey jossip,' and whether or not men should be physically able to have a camel toe. It's your last chance to get your Series 19 thoughts in to Jack and Jenny: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun, including the Taskmaster Fantasy League. Visit jennyeclair.com to buy Jenny's memoir Jokes, Jokes, Jokes. Watch all of Taskmas...
Jun 30, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 168
This week it's all about episode 8 of the latest series, including Jack's reluctant education on the mechanics of a certain prize task, who Jenny thought was terribly underscored, and the challenges of illustrating sexy, French and charcoal. With just two episodes left there's never been a better time to send your Series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun, including the Taskmaster Fantasy League. Visit jennyeclair.com to buy Jenny's m...
Jun 23, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 167
This week Jenny and Jack discuss Series 19, Episode 7 including completionists, dressage trotting, what 'banc' means in French and plenty more - all sprinkled with a lovely side of stats from our own stat-man, Jack Bernhardt. Keep sending all your Season/Series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun, including the Taskmaster Fantasy League. Visit jennyeclair.com to buy Jenny's memoir Jokes, Jokes, Jokes. Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 w...
Jun 16, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 166
It's episode 6 and the scores are starting to get interesting, with Jack on hand to provide some surprising stats and Jenny on hand to provide her surprising idea for the prize task (and what she thought of Matt’s pop up book). Plus, is Fatiha finally softening? If you were hoping for more on all this, plus a detailed explanation of composite numbers then this is a good episode for you. Spotted any Series 19 goofs or bloops? Send them to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for al...
Jun 09, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 165
We're halfway through the latest series and this week Jenny finally talks fashion, plus stories of glitter and smug travellers faced with a fatal goat. We also hear some alternative task solutions from listeners for the cape task and the easel in the lab task. Send all your series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun, including the Taskmaster Fantasy League. Visit jennyeclair.com to buy Jenny's memoir Jokes, Jokes, Jokes , and book the ...
Jun 02, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 164
It’s the fourth episode of series 19 and Matt finally falls off his perch - but is it enough to let anyone else take the lead? And Jack and Jenny speak to the creator of the Taskmaster fantasy league and get some insights on how we can play (it’s not too late!) Plus the trio try to predict whether or not Jason will get on the Taskmaster house roof this series, and an ongoing transatlantic debate about egg cups finally gets a bit of closure. Send all your series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv...
May 26, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 163
This week Jenny and Jack are all over the third episode of the new series, including what made the first task so 'grate', why looking under the table might be a problem this series, which prize task had a bit of the Steve Pemberton's to it, and the "unbearably cute" yield of the week... Send all your series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun, including the Taskmaster Fantasy League. Visit jennyeclair.com to buy Jenny's memoir Jokes, J...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 162
We're well in to the new series and this week we're all about TEAM TASKS!! And definitions of snooty, bath pearls (!!), jumping, submarivan adventures and breakfast pints. Plus fans write in about the Taskmaster Fantasy league and an Easter Egg involving season vs. series.... Have you spotted any Series/Season 19 goofs?? Send them to: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun, including the Taskmaster Fantasy League. Visit jennyeclair.com to buy Jenny's mem...
May 12, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 161
It's here! Series 19 of Taskmaster has begun and as a very special treat we are joined by THE champion to beat, Andy Zaltzman! Andy casts a champion's eye over the latest cohort to try and suss out who he might be going up against in the next CoC. Plus the trio discuss no hopers and pillow tamperers, the origin story for Andy's sock flair, when a fish tank becomes a fish tank and how to cheat successfully. Let us know what you think of the new series: fans@taskmaster.tv Download the new Taskmast...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 160
This week Jenny and Jack revisit the second Champion of Champions in an effort to understand what makes an ultimate champ ahead of Series 19. And, speaking of champs, THE Lou Sanders (and her cats) drops by the studio to give her classic predictions for the new series using all manner of methods and mediums. Get in touch with all your Series 19 thoughts at fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmasterstore.com Visit jennyeclair.com to buy tickets to Jenny's tour or her memoir J...
Apr 28, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 159
This week Jenny tests her premonition waters and Jack gives us the rundown on his Series 19 stats, looking at the new cohort from all available statistical angles including age, birthplace and some dodgy height info. Plus we learn why we definitely wont be seeing any eggs this series, and listeners write in with their own premonitions and some much needed math(s) on Desiree’s balloon popping task from a couple episodes ago - the results are surprising. Next week we'll be brushing up on Jenny's C...
Apr 21, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 158
This week Jenny and Jack talk discuss Shoe Who, which leads to discussions of Shakespeare, the luck of Ardal O'Hanlan, fox anecdotes and which Taskmaster contestant you'd most want to go on a stag do with. Want to send in your Taskmaster related thoughts and questions., goofs and bloops? fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmasterstore.com Visit jennyeclair.com to buy tickets to Jenny's tour or her memoir Jokes, Jokes, Jokes. Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/...
Apr 14, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 157
This week Jenny and Jack debate the Imbalance in the Poppability, and questions are posed as to whether it's best to buy less time or more laughs. Plus they get served an olympic goof and a Roman history lesson. Next week we’ll be talking Series 12, Episode 1 if you want to watch along. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmasterstore.com Visit jennyeclair.com to buy tickets to Jenny's tour or her memoir Jokes, ...
Apr 07, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Jenny and Jack take a little trip to the second series of Taskmaster New Zealand, on a listener's request. Along the way they discover olympians, random dogs on regular farms, and a dancing eunuch. And Jack's Stats are back this week to help answer a question about whether ordering your prize task on Amazon helps or hurts your score. Plus Jenny has some Taskmaster gossip for us and a listener sparks a debate about what makes a good Taskmaster/Assistant duo. Next week we’ll be talking Series 12, ...
Mar 31, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Jack and Jenny watch Jamali get activated this week, and along the way they discuss dinosaur purism, scientific methods and mohawks. Plus they receive a listener-spotted goof regarding Series 6, and a vital correction about George Washington's teeth. Next week we’re taking a trip to New Zealand to visit a different Series 2. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmasterstore.com Visit jennyeclair.com to buy ticket...
Mar 24, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 154
This week Jenny and Jack travel back to series 2 to talk about cracking eggs with teeth, music videos for kids, and trendy clothing. Also discussed: a glitch in the TM matrix, as discovered by a fan and a program we forgot about when tallying up Taskmaster contestants who’ve been on other TV shows. Next week we’re going to "Activate Jamali" if you'd like to follow along. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmast...
Mar 17, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 153
This week Jenny and Jack are back to discuss the third episode of Series 9, an episode packed with two part tasks - including one previously un-considered hack. Also discussed; the moment Alex looked genuinely a little scared during this episode, a correction to Jack’s stats from a couple weeks ago, and a compliment to Jenny for an under-appreciated talent. Next week we’ll be taking a trip back to series 2 episode 2. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? fans@taskmaste...
Mar 10, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 152
This week Jenny and Jack revisit the series 7 finale to chat stationary, egg roulette, computer games, and which task in this episode Jenny would have done naked. They also answer questions from listeners across the pond about UK television, and they get more some more insight into the Littlest Alex Horne competition. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmasterstore.com Book the Taskmaster Live Experience: https...
Mar 03, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Jenny and Jack are back with another vintage episode of Taskmaster! This week they're talking about Series 6, Episode 9 and they learn loads along the way - like why if you bring poo for a prize task it’s always going to be one point. They also imagine some punny potential scenarios from Tim Vine's secret task, and ponder questions from the listeners about which prize task items they'd like to have. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Abso...
Feb 24, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 150
It’s been a while since we’ve spoken directly to the people who put The People into Taskmaster: The People's Podcast, so this week Jenny and Jack hear from a fan who went to great lengths to win a competition during series 18. The trio chat bespoke dungarees, the Taskmaster Live Experience, and how she harnessed help from the Taskmaster community to help win The Littlest Alex Horne. Plus Jack brings back a big fat healthy stats section to answer a question from X who wanted to know about the cro...
Feb 17, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Another week, another new hotel for Jenny and another vintage episode of Taskmaster for us all! This week Jenny presents a potential hack for task 1 and Jack presents a potential hack for cutting tomatoes. Plus Jenny talks about her experience with eating puffin, or what she can remember. And we also learn why Jenny giving Charlotte Ritchie a lift home from school has got her involved in a Taskmaster fan conspiracy theory. If you want to enlighten us on the agrarian revolution or blowing up ball...
Feb 10, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 148
It's a new dawn, a new day, and another old episode of Taskmaster! This week Jack and Jenny revisit series 14 to find out whether or not Leo from Toronto was right in nominating episode 7 as 'one of the best episodes of Taskmaster ever.' We also get insight as to whether or not Jenny would ever faff around with a she-wee, and Jack outs himself as a Vera-viewer. Plus a fan asks us to consider who Greg's favourite contestant has been, and Jack brings the stats to answer. Next week we'll be delving...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 147
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 with their life. Next week we'll be delving into Series 14, Episode 7. Have a homework suggestion, a g...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 146
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 final contestant to complete the 'People's Pod's Cheaters of Cheaters' lineup. Have a homework suggestio...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 145
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). Plus Jenny and Jack consider which Taskmaster contestants they would trust their lives to in a life ...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 144
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 not have heard before. Enjoy and we'll be back next week to talk more vintage Taskmaster! Have a hom...
Jan 06, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 143
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 album in the new year (fingers crossed for a song about an amoeba with leprosy). Next week we're revi...
Dec 30, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 142
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 dissing pigeons. Next week we have a Radical guest on to help us talk New Years Treat! Have a homework sug...
Dec 23, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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 very merry lineup with special guests from now till New Year, so stick with us for The Taskmaster festi...
Dec 16, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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, because we have some very exciting guests lined up for the next couple of weeks! We always love to hear ...
Dec 09, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 139
