Transformative Taskmaster

Transformative Taskmaster

A podcast for people who are fans of the show Taskmaster and are fans of the fans of Taskmaster

Episodes

June 11, 2025 62 mins

Have you heard of Taskmaster Education and wondered what it is? Or maybe want to know the difference between Taskmaster Education and Taskmaster Club? Or maybe you're still reading to see how many times I can cram 'Taskmaster' into this episode description. This is the Transformative Taskmaster episode for you!

You can find Taskmaster Education on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok. You can also find them on their we...

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TM on bluesky: A little fuel for the fanfic furnace

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June 3, 2025 48 mins

This week, TK and fellow fic author Newt discuss neurodivergence in relation to Taskmaster, and discuss whether fun is cringe.

You can find Newt on AO3 as IheartBingo0_0 and you can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk . Making a podcast unfortunately isn't free, if you can, we'd love your support on Patreon

Questions? Comments? Fanwork recommendations? Suggestions for the podcas...

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May 30, 2025 96 mins

TK and Editor Lewis talk episode 4

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May 27, 2025 66 mins

This week, Mark Brown from the Horne Section is on! Talking about making a podcast, and various genres of music, being in THS TV show, plus a peek into Mark’s life as a gigging musician, songwriter, and accidental social media manager.

Horne Section songs mentioned: Sidemen, Friends Forever, Drum and Bass, Shit Show, Chinese Five Spice, Seasons...

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May 24, 2025 66 mins

There was so much to talk about this episode. Honestly, where to even start?

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Episode 11: Being Perceived Club

It’s an small and exclusive club, the Being Percieved Club limited to those that have written fanfics that has been directly shouted out by Alex Horne, both on and off the show. This week, TK talks with four of them, LottaSoup, PandaRoboto, UnquietSpirit, and Trillion_G about that experience.

You can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk . Making ...

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Lets talk episode 2's least task relevant moments

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May 14, 2025 63 mins

It's like the official podcast, but with more thirst and diversions.

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May 13, 2025 52 mins

This week, TK has Jazz on the line. Not the music. The person who compiles the ad break supercuts. This week, it's all about those brief little moments that get cut out of every Taskmaster episode if you're watching on any other streaming platform besides whatever Channel 4's is called this year.

You can find Jazz’s on ad break supercuts on their Youtube channel, @youmagnificentbst‬, and you can find them at various places throu...

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May 11, 2025 77 mins

In this episode, TK talks with our fabulous editor Lewis about the costumes of Taskmaster.

You can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk . Making a podcast unfortunately isn't free, if you can, we'd love your support on Patreon

Questions? Comments? Fanwork recommendations? Suggestions for the podcast? Send it in to fans@tftaskmaster.uk We’d love to hear from you!

And get to work o...

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April 29, 2025 58 mins

In this episode, TK talks with fic writer and member of the podcast team/family/chaos collective Jonah about some of the unique aspects of the Taskmaster fandom. Lot more loose this week, tea and blankets recommended, but not required for listening.

You can find Jonah on AO3, (now as key_to_start). You can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk

Questions? Comments? Fanwork recommen...

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In this episode, TK talks with Horne Section trumpet and banjo player Joe Auckland about The Horne Section TV show, Taskmaster appearances, and (so, so much about) trumpets. And then TK and Lewis talk behind the scenes of talking with Alex.

Remember to tune into the Horne Section TV show premiere, or, even better go to the screening, April 29th 2025, and go see The Horne Section on tour. You can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Blue...

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April 15, 2025 65 mins

In this episode, TK talks with Jackie about canon and how it works within the show.

You can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk

Questions? Comments? Fanwork recommendations? Suggestions for the podcast? Send it in to fans@tftaskmaster.uk We’d love to hear from you!

And get to work on your fanwork reading list, mind the tags on the works, and don’t forget to leave likes/kudos and ...

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April 8, 2025 45 mins

This week, TK talks with Alex Horne about fandom, fanfic, and his place within them. (yes, really).

If you want to support Alex, you can preorder Alex’s novel, The Last Pebble, get tickets to the 2025 Comedy Football match, or go see The Horne Section tour.

You can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk . Making a podcast unfortunately isn't free, if you can, we'd love your support...

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April 1, 2025 48 mins

In this episode, TK talks with Tasha about neurodivergence in both Taskmaster as a show and in the fanbase. They also chat about The Horne Section TV show and The Taskmaster Live Experience.

You can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk

Questions? Comments? Fanwork recommendations? Suggestions for the podcast? Send it in to fans@tftaskmaster.uk We’d love to hear from you!

Making a ...

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In this episode, TK talks with UnquietSprit about misconceptions of fanfic and especially of RPF fanfic and what famous people should know about fanfic. Also, what does Taskmaster have to do with kayfabe and camp?

You can find UnquietSprit on AO3 and Tumblr and you can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk

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March 18, 2025 55 mins

In this episode, TK talks with Lauren Balser, author of the article Real Person Fanfiction and the Construction of the (Un)Ethical Fan published in Persona Studies. The article is about about fourth-wall breaks and the way Taskmaster interacts with its own fandom.

You can find Lauren Balser on Bluesky and at BalserLauren.com and you can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk

Quest...

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March 11, 2025 65 mins

In this episode, TK talks with fic enjoyer, stats observer, and friend Nat about fic trends and the what effects are on a fandom after it's been discussed on national television.

You can find Nat on AO3 and Tumblr as TheNaturalFriends and you can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk

Questions? Comments? Fanwork recommendations? Suggestions for the podcast? Send it in to fans@tft...

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March 4, 2025 73 mins

Welcome to Transformative Taskmaster! In this pilot episode, TK and Amanda/Illuminescence talk about the 2025 NYC Q&A, and what to expect from future episodes.

You can find Illuminescence on AO3 and Tumblr and you can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and our home on the internet tftaskmaster.uk

Questions? Comments? Fanwork recommendations? Suggestions for the podcast? Send it in to fans@tftaskmaster.uk We’d love ...

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