We have reached the finale of the first ever NZ Taskmaster AND we have managed to track down the King of Chips, Leigh Hart! Leigh is a brilliant guest and brings some great BTS to the Taskmaster podcast table! Thank you so much for joining us for the New Zealand Episodes. Next week we return with Series 18 of Taskmaster UK. Expect some fantastic guests and lots of fun TM chat! For all your latest TM news visit taskmaster.tv To watch TM online (UK & NZ) visit Channel4.com...
Sep 04, 2024•52 min
It's the penultimate episode of TM NZ Series 1 and this week Ed is joined by the brilliant Kura Forrester. Kura starred is Series 3 of TM NZ and brings all her wisdom from her experience on the show. Series 18 of UK Taskmaster returns on September 12th on Chanel 4 at 9pm! For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com
Aug 28, 2024•58 min
Another week and another TM NZ star! On today's podcast Ed is joined by the brilliantly funny and talented Chris Parker. Chris is a returning guest and it's such a treat to have him back on. In true TM style expect task analysis but also some Giraffe trivia and an insight in to NZ dip habits. For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This week Ed is joined by the hilarious .5 queen of Taskmaster, Madeleine Sami! They discuss why watching Taskmaster New Zealand series 1, episode 7 was ‘triggering’, why Brynley’s great with kids, but not so great with locks, making 'mid' art, and why Jeremy might be having a 'rat summer'. For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com
Aug 15, 2024•55 min
On this episode Ed is joined by the legendary comedian and all around hilarious Angella Dravid, who clarifies some moments that perhaps could have used a little more in-studio explanation, such as (but not limited to) the labia chapstick. She also discusses being on a team with Leigh, bantering with Guy and why she is ok with mirrors now. For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmaster on Channel4.com...
Aug 08, 2024•56 min
This week Ed speaks the multi-hyphenate brilliant talent that is Alice Snedden! Alice brings great insights from watching her mates compete on this first series of Taskmaster New Zealand, and also clarifies some of the cultural references such as (but not limited to) what are the Pink and White Terraces? Alice joins us from Edinburgh, where you can catch her Highly Credible show every day (except the 14th) at 8:10pm https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alice-snedden-highly-credible?gad_source=1...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min
This week's podcast features the brilliant comedian and NZ TM star Guy Williams! Guy and Ed reveal where and when they have met before, Guy talks about working with Paul (his brother) and he also shares some advice given to him by fellow NZ comic and TM Star, Rose Matafeo! You can catch Guy at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/guy-williams-this-glass-house-makes-it-easy-to-see-all-the-cowards-i-m-throwing-stones-at For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaste...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, musician and the NZ Taskmaster's Assistant - Paul Williams! Paul reveals how it felt to work with his brother Guy and why he assisted Angela in her sexy tree task. All of this and loads more! For all things TM visit Taskmaster.tv For the live experience visit taskmasterliveexperience.com Watch all of Taskmaster at Channel4.com...
Jul 17, 2024•59 min
On this week's Taskmaster Podcast NZ Ed talks to the brilliant Brynley Stent! Brynley shines a light on Series 1 and gives her own rendition of the Libya song! Catch Brynley at The Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/brynley-stent-frigid/ For all things TM visit Taskmaster.tv For the live experience visit taskmasterliveexperience.com Watch all of Taskmaster at Channel4.com...
Jul 10, 2024•58 min
A new day and a new series of Taskmaster to discuss BUT this week we will be discussing Taskmaster New Zealand! That's right, your host, Ed Gamble is going back to the very beginning of the TM NZ journey with Series 1! This week to compare and contrast all things TM is uber fan, Jack Bernhardt. Jack and Ed discuss the difference in points scoring and why the cocktail challenge would have been dissimilar in the UK! Watch all of Taskmaster New Zealand channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster-new-zealand...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Join Ed Gamble as he revisits some of the most memorable moments from Series 17 of Taskmaster. Who can forget Joanne's pronunciation of Woodlice or the Live Task movie game? In other TM news we are excited to announce that very soon Ed will be covering the New Zealand Series of TM! That's right, the multiverse is never ending and we are all on board! So visit channel4.com and start watching Series One of Taskmaster New Zealand! The Taskmaster Best Ofs were produced by Jenny Recaldin and Daisy Kn...
Jun 26, 2024•52 min
Join Ed Gamble as he revisits some of the most memorable moments from Series 17 of Taskmaster. Who can forget Sophie's slut dropping, Nick's costume or Steve's secret grape? Also of course Lou Sanders drops in! In other TM news we are excited to announce that very soon Ed will be covering the New Zealand Series of TM! That's right, the multiverse is never ending and we are all on board! So visit channel4.com and start watching Series One of Taskmaster New Zealand! The Taskmaster Best Ofs were pr...
Jun 20, 2024•49 min
This week on the podcast Ed takes a break and we bring you Jenny Eclair and Jack Bernhardt from the People's Podcast! 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...
Jun 10, 2024•57 min
It's an exciting episode - Ed is joined by the winner of Series 17! The pair sit down and go through the proudest moments, biggest regrets, and every little detail in between - including why Guess the Age to Win the Wage feels so familiar... Thank you to everyone on Taskmaster for yet another wonderful series with many memorable moments, and big thanks to all of the guests who have come on the podcast. Ed will be back to start covering Taskmaster New Zealand very soon, but until then you can cat...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min
This week Ed brings Kiell back onto the podcast to discuss this series' penultimate episode. They also discuss playing for Mae on Champion of Champions, why Kiell is suspicious about the prize tasks, which of Steve's tasks he had to look away from, and how Bart Simpson's Guide to Life might have helped Sophie. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tv Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtub...
May 23, 2024•1 hr
This week Ed is joined by the Taskmaster treasure that is Sophie Willan! Sophie and Ed discuss episode 8, including slut drops, justice for Wolfie, flicking flans, and which fictional film character would make the best Taskmaster contestant. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tv Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtube.com/taskmaster...
May 16, 2024•53 min
No way, it's comedian, podcaster and TM star Chris Ramsey! Chris returns to the podcast to share some insight in to the current line up and in particular, his thoughts on the latest episode. Ed and Chris discuss the first time they saw Nick Mohammed live and why it left such a lasting impression on them both. For all the latest Chris Ramsey news visit chrisramseycomedy.com Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster store for all your TM good...
May 09, 2024•56 min
On this week's podcast Ed is joined by returning super fan, Paul F Tompkins! As well as being a comedian and podcaster Paul is a huge fan of all things Taskmaster and this week he shares all his thoughts on the current line up PLUS he and Ed discuss their thoughts on accepted impressions. For more info on Paul's live shows and podcasts visit paulftompkins.com Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaste...
May 02, 2024•58 min
We are half way through Series 17 and this week Ed is joined by the brilliant Joanne McNally. Ed and Joanne discuss the pros and cons to not having watched much of Taskmaster before being a contestant and how she found being on a team with Sophie and John. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tv Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtube.com/taskmaster...
Apr 25, 2024•48 min
This week Ed is joined by the brilliant Nick Mohammed! Ed and Nick get in to the nitty gritty of Epsiode 4 which includes a dot-to-dot task that involved some unexpected horses! Nick talks about the Series 17 WhatsApp group and why he loved being on a team with Steve. All of this plus an explanation on the thought process behind the Dracula costume. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tv Visit...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
This week Ed is joined by the champion of series 8 and all around comedy legend, Lou Sanders. Lou and Ed discuss what it's like to watch their good friend John Robins compete on the show, as well as why Lou would like to be best friends with ALL the contestants... but not Mr. Blobby. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tv Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtube.com/taskmaster...
Apr 11, 2024•57 min•Ep. 154
This week Ed is joined by comedy loyalty, Steve Pemberton. As well as talking about his experience on Taskmaster, Steve shares which past contestant helped him decide to do the show AND how he felt about missing out on points in the egg task in Episode 1! Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tv Visit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtube.com/taskmaster...
Apr 04, 2024•56 min
Taskmaster is back which means the podcast returns! To kick off the new Series Ed is joined by a current series contestant - John Robins! John talks through his process of approaching the tasks and explains how he made a record of them each day. We get some behind the scenes on both his and Nick's task day outfit and we find out what being on a team with Sophie and Joanne was like! To get all the latest news on what John is up to visit Home » John Robins Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 13 min
On the podcast Ed talks to the winner of Champion of Champions 3! The Champions (plus Kiell) preformed some brilliant tasks but only one can reign supreme! Here all of the CofC news plus some thoughts on the Series 17 line up! The Taskmaster Podcast will be back very soon but in the meantime you can get all your TM news at Taskmaster.tv plus the Taskmaster People's Podcast is available weekly, wherever you get your podcasts!
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Merry Christmas all Taskmaster Podcast listeners and a Happy New Year! To celebrate Ed is joined by the winner of this year's New Year treat! Enjoy the inside scoop on Deborah, Kojey, Lenny, Steve and Zoe! It's a brilliant episode with some top notch competitiveness and great tasks! We will be back very soon for a Champion of Champions episode so keep your eyes and ears pealed!
Jan 02, 2024•54 min
On this week's podcast we gather some of the most memorable moments from our Series 16 episodes. Who can forget John Kearns' wish to be a spider or Susan's delight on her team task days? Enjoy these highlights and come back on January 2nd straight after the New Year's treat to hear Ed chat through the festive special with one of the contestants! You can find all the latest Taskmaster exclusive news here: taskmaster.tv
Dec 21, 2023•55 min
On this week's podcast we gather some of the most memorable moments from our Series 16 episodes. Who can forget John Kearns' Captain Hook performance or Ivo's wooden spoon story!? Enjoy these highlights and come back next week for some more! You can find all the latest Taskmaster exclusive news here: taskmaster.tv
Dec 14, 2023•50 min
If you are missing out on all the Taskmaster joy, fear not! There is another podcast - the Taskmaster People's Podcast which you can enjoy weekly. Ed will be back soon with best of, a festive treat and a Champion of Champions! Give your neighbour a polite advanced warning, it's time to crank up the volume on another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast! This week Jenny and Jack are still debriefing from series 16, reliving all their favourite moments and talking about what the cast can ex...
Dec 04, 2023•43 min
On the last podcast of Series 16 Ed gets to talk to the winner about all the favourite moments on the show. If you haven't watched the final episode make sure you catch up before listening to this podcast. Thanks so much for joining Ed and all of the wonderful guests we've had on, it's been another brilliant series with a fantastic line up. We will be back soon with some festive TM fun and some other treats to keep all you Taskmaster podcast fans happy! To get all your Taskmaster merch INCLUDING...
Nov 23, 2023•51 min
Put the kettle on and enjoy Ed and John Kearns discuss the penultimate episode of Series 16. Of course, as well as covering Taskmaster the pair go on tangents that include roofers, panto, Caramac bars and high end men's fashion. John is currently on tour with his brilliant show The Varnishing Days. Visit John's website for more details: johnkearnscomedy.co.uk/tour To get all your Taskmaster merch INCLUDING our festive crackers visit taskmasterstore.com
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min
