We are back to our homework this week, with Jenny's first task being Series 8, Episode 3. Discussions include the Taskmaster outfit Jenny wishes she had thought of to wear, what Jack thinks about Lou’s prize task (that he would definitely say to her face) and why you should really never pie Jenny. Plus we hear from fans about contestants who've delivered babies, how to buy Absolute Casserole in the US and what our next homework assignment should be. We always love to hear from you: fans@taskmast...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Well it's been over a week and Jack and Jenny have had some time to reflect on Series 18 and there's a lot to unpack. Jack brings his stats to the table and Jenny reviews some of the best and worst moments from each contestant. Plus, did the Joker transform the scoring system as much as Jack thought it would? The pair also talk about Nick Mohammed's prediction and the counting chairs debate too, plus we hear from the Andys regarding all your caravan-related questions. We always love to hear from...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Sound the bugle, the series 18 season finale is upon us! Jenny acknowledges the moment in this episode that made her feel quite sad and Jack ponders the universality of buttock-clenching. And it wouldn't be a Taskmaster finale without a new lineup announcement, Jack and Jenny take us through their initial thoughts on the brand new New Years Treat cast. We'd love to hear from you with any NYT thoughts or homework suggestions: fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmasterstore.co...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 136
This week Jenny and Jack discuss the penultimate episode of series 18, including what record Andy Zaltzman could break next week, whether or not trousers are technology, the practicalities of up cycling toilets and what the best way to get to Pinewood is. Plus there are some classic pedant wording debates from task 3 and a few emails along the way. Get your last minute Series 18 thoughts in to us: fans@taskmaster.tv Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmasterstore.com Book the Taskmaster Live E...
Nov 11, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Welcome back for another week of talking Taskmaster! This week Jenny and Jack talk through the logistics of Rosie’s prize task, what made Alex blush this week, why you shouldn’t leave stilton in a dome alone and which barrel Jack thought was unfair in the third task. Plus we get a roundup of Jack’s stats now that we’re near the end of the series, and answer a few questions from the fans. Get your last minute Series 18 thoughts in to us: fans@taskmaster.tv Book the Taskmaster Live Experience: htt...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Jenny and Jack are back with another deep dive into series 18 - this time it's episode 7, including; Jenny's practical prize task suggestion, Rosie's heartbreaking moment, Jenny's best dressed crown, and why Jenny and Jack should probably never go to the park together. Plus we have a possible goof from episode 1 and some science to explain episode 5 - all from you, The People. We love to hear from you: fans@taskmaster.tv Book the Taskmaster Live Experience: https://taskmasterliveexperience.com/ ...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 133
This week Jenny and Jack discuss episode 6 of series 18, including danger wires, whether or not Pigeor is charismatic, and Emma's lowest moment in the series so far. They are also joined by Becky Cant, who talks us through some behind the scenes moments of series 18 so far, including the cash Rosie keeps in her bribe pocket, whether or not the rocket salad was deliberately placed in the fridge, and what she thinks of the Taskmaster Live Experience. We'll be back to answer more emails next week, ...
Oct 21, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Jenny and Jack are midway through watching Series 18 and they have a lot of thoughts - like, why jelly cubes are superior to powder, robot copyrights and ...what is a brap, Jack? Plus Jack gives us the stats rundown on why this is another episode of firsts…and we hear from fans about the rocket/salad debacle, what the People think of the new joker scoring system, and why Rosie's a fan-fave. We always love to hear from you: fans@taskmaster.tv Visit jennyeclair.com to buy Jenny's memoir Jokes, Jok...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 131
It's Series 18, Episode 4 and Jenny and Jack are back with more fashion observations, a controversy from this week's carrot task, and why this cast has broken yet another record with their points (can you guess what it is?). Plus a lot of you had the same hot dog question, and we get a last-minute series prediction all the way from Utah. We always love to hear from you: fans@taskmaster.tv Visit jennyeclair.com to buy Jenny's memoir Jokes, Jokes, Jokes , out THIS WEEK! Watch all of Taskmaster on ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 130
This week Jenny and Jack boldly discuss all the things no one else can or will when it comes to the third episode of series 18; like how many saxophone songs the average person can name, why we never hear pop music in the TM universe, and which task was Jenny's favourite ever. Stats-wise, it's another episode of RECORD BREAKERS, and we get our fan update regarding intro sequence stats. We always love to hear from you (especially if you're a scientist who knows a lot about putting mentos into fiz...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Jenny and Jack are BACK and this week they're discussing the second episode of the brand new Taskmaster series. It's another show of firsts regarding hot dogs, Jesus, and Jokers, plus a distinct lack of cheating and what appears to be the first shed panic of the series. Give us your Series 18 reactions: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com Catch up with old episodes from ...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 128
It's the series 18 first episode and an episode of firsts! Jack and Jenny talk stats, fashion, why the start of this series had Jenny on edge, why we're bound to see one contestant naked by the end of this series, and Jack points out a potential major goof in the first task. Give us your Series 18 reactions: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com Catch up with old episodes ...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 127
This week Jack leads the discussion with his signature statistical deep dive into Series 18 contestants to examine advantages and disadvantages according to age, height, nationality, Edinburgh awards, education, birth location, how close they live to the sea, etc. etc. Plus, Jenny gives her first fashion rundown after watching the Series 18 trailer and why she hates the phrase 'three more sleeps.' And some fan-mail containing crystal, star-sign and chakras based predictions makes its way into th...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 126
This week Jenny and Jack are joined by beloved former co-host Lou Sanders! Lou ditches her Magic 8 Ball for Series 18 predictions and instead uses the power of 'rocking' to ask some Taskmaster-related questions and also some non-Taskmaster related questions. Plus, Jenny and Jack discuss Series 3, Episode 1, which brings up more questions such as (but not limited to); who would make a ‘cheaters special’ if Taskmaster ever decided to have one? Can tortoises be flamboyant? We love to hear your thou...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 125
This week Jack and Jenny are talk about the 50th episode of Taskmaster, including why Jenny can relate to Phil’s costume choice - plus the pair revisit more 'minus points' revelations in the emails section, and Jack drills down deeper into 'pointsflation' in his stats section to reveal who is *technically* the most successful contestant of all time... Want to get involved? Send us an email at: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Ta...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 124
This week Jack and Jenny are joined by the beloved fan favourite, self-professed ‘People’s Loser,’ aka Dracula, aka Mr. Swallow himself, Nick Mohammed! They discuss the ups and downs of Nick's stats, why he's winning in Hollywood, the origins of Dracula, where Mr. Swallow flies to next AND Nick leaves us with a little magic prediction for series 18. Want to get involved? Send us an email at: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Task...
Aug 19, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 123
This week Jenny and Jack are reviewing the series finale of episode 10 in an effort to answer Jenny's question last week about whether anyone's ever cried on Taskmaster before. Plus the pair are forced to address a 'goof and a wrinkle' sent in by a fan about the history of subtracting points. Have something to say, specifically regarding Taskmaster? Get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM ...
Aug 12, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 122
This week Jenny and Jack are on the Highway to Heg, taking special stops along the way to discuss Jenny's mini Taskmaster reunion, the Taskmaster BBQ, who Jeremy Allen White’s grandfather ISN’T, and whether or not Julian Clary has been watching Taskmaster since appearing on the show. Plus Jack serves a healthy portion of stats and the pair answer 'pointsflation' and fashion-themed fan mail. Want to suggest homework, or an olympic sport for Jenny to watch? Get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch a...
Aug 05, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Jack and Jenny are back to see if Croissants is Croissants (and bonus points is bonus points) this week. Plus, the pair ponder what Alex would be like as a contestant, Jenny sees a gardenia for the first time, and we hear probably the only in depth football chat you’re likely to get from Jenny. Jack consults the stats to find out which location Taskmaster contestants tend to perform the worst, and a fan writes in to highlight a goof in Series 13, episode 7 - which means next week we’re on the Hi...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Jenny and Jack watch Premature Conkers to find out whether or not Charlotte Ritchie qualifies as one of Taskmaster's greatest cheaters. Also discussed; what to do with empty loo rolls, a possibly unprecedented move from the Aussie Taskmaster, whether or not James Acaster would have done better in another series, and what the most common winning name on Taskmaster is. We love hearing your Taskmaster related thoughts so don't be shy if you have something to say! Get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tv Wa...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 119
This week it's all about Butter in the Microwave, including some art-related feedback from Jenny and some team analysis from Jack. Plus, Jack consults the stats to dissect volatility versus consistency in Taskmaster scoring in order to answer a fan question. And the pair respond to more letters from you, The People, including a power point presentation on Taskmaster fashion and an unlikely nominee for The Greatest Taskmaster Cheater of All Time. As a result, next week we'll be delving into Serie...
Jul 15, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Jenny and Jack are back to discuss another vintage episode of Taskmaster, and this week it's all about Series 4 episode 3. So, was Hugh Dennis unfairly treated? Did Noel eat the chocolate or not? Plus, find out why Steve Pemberton messaged Judge Jack for clarification on a task and what the stats say about the ideal age for a Taskmaster contestant. Next week we’ll be watching series 9 episode 2 if you want to follow along! Have a question for Judge Jack or want to recommend a vintage Taskmaster ...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Jenny and Jack are back! And this week they're visiting a vintage episode from series 5 to see whether or not Sally Phillips qualifies for a place in the 'most competitive Taskmaster contestants' league. Also discussed; the tragic jelly side, why Jenny would prefer a Greg Hug to a Hollywood Handshake PLUS Jack brings back another edition of copy stats, this time answering a fan email regarding which contestants had the greatest studio come-backs ever. We also get a fan question that we think Joh...
Jul 01, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 116
This week Jack and Jenny tackle Jimmy’s question regarding the chicken task in S10 ep 7, including some lessons in pronunciation and why we should all go home and count our loo roll sheets. Plus Jack brings in some copy stats, courtesy of Kary - who's done an enormous amount of homework regarding intros. Next week we’ll be reliving series 5, episode 3 if you want to follow along! Want to suggest a homework assignment, give Jack some copy stats, or answer Greg's question from the emails this week...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 115
This week Jack and Jenny dip back into their homework, rewatching vintage episodes of Taskmaster. This week it's all about Series 10, episode 7 aka the "Dafty in the Middle". Plus, Jack is back with his all-star stats, and this week he's answering a fan question about what colour hair you should have if you want to win Taskmaster. And Series 17 goofs abound, with Jenny revealing why she thought Joanna should have thrown some mash potato at a wall. Want to suggest a homework assignment, point out...
Jun 17, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 114
This week Jack and Jenny are joined by the Taskmaster king himself, John Robins! We hear a roundup of John’s stats, whether John was happy with his performance, why he still doesn't understand how green screens work, and what advice Ed and Lou gave John before going on Taskmaster. The pair also decide on what vintage episode Jenny should watch for next week (series 14, ep3). Want to report a sploof or goof - Jack-related or otherwise? Get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Taskmaster on A...
Jun 10, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 113
It's the grand finale of series 17 and at this point there are no spoilers left to give as Jack and Jenny unpack all their favourite moments of the series, statistical hindsights, and their gut instincts on the new series 18 cast. And if you still haven't had enough of series 17 stats and spreadsheets, then make sure to join us next week when we talk with the King of Taskmaster himself, John Robins! Want to pitch in with your series 18 predictions? Get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of T...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 112
This week it's all about the series 17 "penny"! Jack checks in with his stats as we approach the finale, including where Steve falls in the category of ‘best prize task contestants’ from all series, and the pair ponder whether or not bleep tests universal, what would a Sophie + Steve team have looked like, if Joanne goofed in the third task, and if Steve could have been inspired by Les Bub with the rubber bands. And finally, we get some answers about how snakes shag thanks to our dedicated fans,...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Prepare for yours (and Jenny's) mind to be blown, because this week The People's Pod is joined by the folks behind the Taskmaster virtual reality experience! Jenny and Jack were given a special sneak peak into the new VR game, due to be released in Spring 2024, and boy do they have detailed insights for you. Plus, Jack and Jenny talk all things ep 8, including powerful thighs, squeezing farthings, Wolfie's injustice, and how not to be an umbrella. Also, would Greg have preferred to squeeze a gro...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Glittery conches, orange juice task hacks, and finding fish - it must be episode 7 of series 17! This week Jack and Jenny get into the nitty-gritty of why men like rakes, correct pronunciation of charades, plus some surprising stats about Sophie and why Steve Pemberton should be worried. And we hear from you, The People, about Blobby merch and face-swapping. Want to get involved? Know any other Keats poems about willies? Why not get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tv Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 w...
May 13, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 109
