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Taskmaster The Podcast

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This is the official Taskmaster podcast, hosted by former champion and chickpea lover, Ed Gamble. Each week, released straight after the show is broadcast on Channel 4, Ed will be joined by a special guest to dissect and discuss the latest episode. Past contestants, little Alex Horne, and even the Taskmaster himself will feature in this brand-new podcast from the producers of the BAFTA-winning comedy show.

283 episodes

Richard Ayoade - Series 22 Ep.5 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 5 min This week on the podcast Ed is joined multi-award winning actor, director and comedian Richard Ayoade. Ed and Richard attempt to go through episode five but predictably get into c…

Isy Suttie - Series 22 Ep.4 24 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 1 min On this week's podcast, Ed is joined by comedian, actor and Taskmaster contestant, Isy Suttie! Ed and Isy have a lovely chat about Taskmaster including of course, Ellis James' luc…

Lou Sanders - Series 22 Ep.3 17 Sept 2026 · 53 min To discuss Episode 3 of the brand new series, Ed is joined by the brilliant comedian (and TM alumni) Lou Sanders! Ed and Lou talk about many things including gleeking (of course)t…

Chloe Petts - Series 22 Ep.2 10 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 4 min On this week's Taskmaster Podcast, Ed is joined by the brilliantly funny comedian and contestant on Series 22, Chloe Petts! Chloe brings their Gambelian vibe to the caravan and we…

Reece Shearsmith - Series 22 Ep.1 3 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 7 min We are back Baby! That's right, the 22nd Series of Taskmaster is finally here. In the caravan this week to kick us off is Comedy legend, Reece Shearsmith! As well as sharing his t…

Taskmaster: The People's Podcast - UK TASKMASTER SERIES 22 STATS AND PREDICTIONS 31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 0 min This week we're checking in with Jenny and Jack over on The People's Pod as they prepare for the upcoming Series 22.... _________________________________________ Series 22 is almo…

Taskmaster The Podcast Rewind - Champion of Champions S1-5 With Guz Khan 19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min On the podcast we go back to 2022 when Ed was joined by comedian, actor, movie star & coat lover Guz Khan! Before discussing the first ever Champion of Champions Ed and Guz reflec…

Taskmaster The Podcast Rewind - Series 1 Ep3. With Josh Widdicombe 3 Aug 2026 · 57 min On today's podcast we are going way back to Series One and we talk to the champ of champs, Josh Widdicombe! Comedian, podcaster and soon to be Strictly Come Dancing Host joined Ed…

Taskmaster The Podcast Rewind - Series 1 Ep2 with Tim Key 27 Jul 2026 · 58 min On the podcast this week we go all the way back to Series One and revisit our first podcast with Tim Key! Tim Key is a comedian, actor, writer, poet and movie star but on this pod…

Taskmaster: The People's Podcast: Imagination, Imagination, Broken - S15, Ep. 3 13 Jul 2026 · 52 min This week on the Taskmaster Podcast we share the latest People's Podcast which if you don't know is hosted each week by the brilliant Jenny Eclair and Jack Bernhardt! Enjoy! _____…

Taskmaster the Podcast *Best of Series 21* Part Two 3 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 5 min On today's episode we enjoy a another look back at some of our favourites moments from the podcast during Series 21. Who can forget John observing Kumail's arms and Jason's plea t…

Taskmaster the Podcast *Best of Series 21* Part One 25 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min If you're not ready to say goodbye to the fantastic Series 21, then have no fear, some best bits are here! In this instalment you can hear highlights from Ed's caravan conversatio…

Taskmaster The People's Podcast - The Whole Hilt With a Kilt - S21, Ep.10 *GRAND FINAL* 18 Jun 2026 · 60 min This week on the Taskmaster Podcast we share the latest People's Podcast which if you don't know is hosted each week by the brilliant Jenny Eclair and Jack Bernhardt! Enjoy! _____…

*Series 21 Winner* Series 21 Ep 10 11 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 6 min It's a bittersweet day, we have a winner but we also have to bid farewell to a fantastic series! Thank you to all the wonderful guests who have help dig deep in to the narrative o…

Kumail Nanjiani - Series 21 Ep.9 4 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 20 min This week on the podcast Ed is joined by the (very famous) comedian, actor, writer and Hollywood superstar, Kumail Nanjiani! Unfortunately Kumail couldn't get to the caravan but t…

Jason Mantzoukas - Series 21 Ep.8 28 May 2026 · 1 hr 15 min This week Ed is joined by the brilliant actor, comedian, podcaster and all round super star, Jason Mantzoukas. We didn't manage to get Jason in the caravan but the pair chatted ov…

John Kearns - Series 21 Ep.7 21 May 2026 · 1 hr 16 min On this week's Taskmaster Podcast, Ed Gamble is joined by comedian, writer and TM alumni John Kearns! In true John Kearns fashion the pair talk about all kinds of stuff, including…

Amy Gledhill - Series 21 Ep.6 14 May 2026 · 59 min On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, actress and Series 21 star, Amy Gledhill! Amy reveals why she has some regrets over her costume, what it was like to be on a team…

Joel Dommett - Series 21 Ep.5 7 May 2026 · 1 hr 15 min On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, presenter and podcaster, Joel Dommett! As well as chatting through Epsiode 5 of Series 21, the pair cover lots more, including; a…

Jenny Eclair - Series 21 Ep.4 30 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 1 min On this week's podcast Ed is joined by the brilliant comedian, writer and podcast Jenny Eclair! Jenny joins Ed in the caravan where they invent a new game, discuss the Series 21 l…

Joanna Page - Series 21 Ep.3 23 Apr 2026 · 51 min This week on the Taskmaster Podcast Ed Gamble is joined by the the actor, podcaster and the star of Gavin & Stacey, Joanna Page! Joanna shares all about being on the current serie…

Armando Iannucci - Series 21 Ep.2 16 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 8 min This week Ed is joined by creator of The Thick of It , Veep and all round comedy royalty, Armando Iannucci. Armando reveals what a huge fan he has been of Taskmaster since the ver…

Phil Ellis - Series 21 Ep.1 9 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 1 min We're back baby! Yes that's right it's officially Taskmaster time and we have been busy catching up with all the new (and past) contestants in the Taskmaster Caravan. To kick off…

Taskmaster The Podcast Rewind - Series 3 Ep3. With Katy Wix 26 Mar 2026 · 53 min This week, we rewind to 2021 to revisit Ed’s chat with the brilliant comedian, actor, and writer Katy Wix. Ed and Katy dive into Episode 3 of Series 3, breaking it down task by ta…

Taskmaster the Podcast Rewind - Series 1 Ep.4 With Nicola Coughlan 19 Mar 2026 · 54 min This week we are rewinding back to 2021! Ed is joined by star of Derry Girls, Bridgerton and of course The Taskmaster New Year's Treat 2020 - it's Nicola Coughlan! The pair discus…

Taskmaster Live on Stage - New York Night #2 12 Mar 2026 · 36 min If you weren't lucky enough to be there is person here is your chance to listen to Alex & Greg's second night in NYC! The pair are hosted by Josh Gondelman who reads out some bril…

Taskmaster Live on Stage - New York Night #1 4 Mar 2026 · 34 min Here is a second helping of Taskmaster Live on Stage in the US and this time Greg and Alex are in NYC! Once again they are hosted by Josh Gondelman who reads out some brilliant au…

Taskmaster Live on Stage - Washington D.C. 26 Feb 2026 · 42 min Ready for some Greg & Alex live action? Well look know more... Taskmaster Live on Stage in Washington, D.C. took place on January 21, 2026, at the Warner Theatre. On the Podcast t…

Taskmaster The Podcast Rewind - Series 4 Ep4. With Mel Giedroyc 20 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 7 min We've gone back to 2021 for this week's rewind podcast! Joining Ed this week is the brilliant Mel Giedroyc! Ed and Mel discuss the vegetable prize task at length, she talks about…

Taskmaster The Podcast Rewind - Series 3 Ep2. With Al Murray 18 Feb 2026 · 56 min We are going all the way back to series 3 and in this Epsiode Ed is joined by comedian, podcaster and TM Uber fan, the brilliant Al Murray! Al discusses his TM expenses on the sho…