Taskmaster: The People's Podcast

Today we're going back through the Taskmaster archives to acquaint ourselves with some House Queens. And while we do that, we ask some important questions; like how old is an antique? Why did Judi’s duck task reminded us of the Winter Olympics? Do language degrees ever help Taskmaster contestants?

Next week we're spending some time in Series 5, starting with episode 1 if you'd like to follow along.

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This week Jenny and Jack reconvene to discuss series 14, including a Leylandii controversy, eccentric behaviour in the orb and a hatred for pizza. Plus, the pair wonder; do Taskmaster phases coincide with the ages of Alex’s children at theme of planning Taskmaster tasks? Are we saying palabras right? Is it possible to fake an egg?

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We're back to our homework this week, watching the series finale of Series 1 to see just how far we've all come since the dominant reign of esure.com in the insurance world. Also discussed; vegan egg golfing, dog food ravioli and whether or not stand ups can write good sketch comedy.

Plus a listener writes in to give us a task solution, and we get more weigh in on the chaos theory. Next week we're watching Series 14, Episode 4 if yo...

We’re taking a short break from our homework this week to hypothesise on who would find themselves on a Taskmaster 'Loser of Losers' episode, plus a deep dive into the most chaotic contestants, and it brings up many questions.

We also hear from a listener about a ‘redemption episode’ idea. Next week we’re watching the finale of series 1.

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This week Jenny and Jack explore another classic episode, as recommended by a listener. Jack poses as the usual trusty Taskmaster guide as Jenny queries Asim’s controversial candle strategy, the infamous third task, and all the logistics that come with sitting on a cake.

Next week we're taking a little detour from our homework and hypothesising on a 'Loser of Loser's scenario, with a few swearing stats to boot.

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This week we're making our way through some homework suggestions, starting with episode 2 of the first ever Champion of Champions. Along the way, Jenny makes a case for toothpaste, Jack makes a case for the nation's carpets, and Jenny and Jack both get an education from Australia about the Taskmaster loft.

We're back next week with Series 6, Episode 10.

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Jenny and Jack discuss part two of the 2026 New Years Treat asking the questions no one else has yet asked, such as; what would it be like to holiday with this cast? Is a moth-eaten squirrel exotic? Is it time to stop the 'thing inside a thing' Taskmaster trend?

And we've had Champion of Champions, but should we follow Sweden in hosting a 'Loser of Losers'? A listener writes in to discuss. Next week we're back to our homework, watch...

New year, new New Years Treat! Welcome to the first part of 2026's festive offerings, and the reason Jenny and Jack have so much to discuss; including their love for 'Little Baby Big Zu,' why Jenny won't eat chocolate, politically, how Sam was giving 'shades of Zaltzman,' and Jenny's loft theories. Plus the pair get excited for the newly announced series 21 cast!

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Ho, ho, ho! Jack and Jenny have a big bag of listener letters to get through before the year's end and this is the time to do it! Join us as we engage on listener-led debates - from a flaw in Jacks doors to an education in horse racing - stopping along the way to give deeper analysis for flipper tasks while answering philosophical questions like what is a task? Plus, Jenny makes a New Years resolution inspired by Rose Matafeo and J...

Hark! A new Champion of Champions has been crowned! If you haven't watched it yet, stop right here and go to Channel 4 for Champion of Champions 4, b4 you 4get!

Once you've done that, come back here to hear what Jenny thinks about being a part of Sam's prize task, why Jack was soothed by watching a tiny man be excellent, and witness the birth of Cilla Bowie. Plus Sam breaks a record and Mat gives us a surprising stat.

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While we wait for Champion of Champions 4 to grace our screens, Jenny and Jack look back at the first ever Champion of Champions episode for a little extra homework.

They discuss some surprising similarities between Maisie Adam and Bob Mortimer, why money shouldn't be involved in miracles, whether its worth having your embarrassment glands removed and why Rob's pizza miracle might not be so miraculous.

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We're keeping the series 20 flame alive this week with Ania Magliano joining us to debrief and give us a few exclusives; such as who she thought Reece was, what her dad said to her to try to cheer her up, and what she thinks will happen on the upcoming Champion of Champions.

Plus a listener writes in to ask Ania about THAT awkward task, and Jack's prize task stats get put to the test.

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This week Phil Ellis joins us to tell us what he REALLY thought about his time on Series 20, how easy it is to meet the mayor of Preston, why he was stopped by police, whether or not the Swash Bucklers are still fighting, and what his parents thought of the show.

Plus Jack gives Phil a run down of his stats and a listener puts Jenny's 'naturally conceived triplets' theory to the mathematical test.

Next week we've got the wondering A...

Jack gives series 20 his full stats run down, including the return of the 'Record Breakers!' and also the introduction of extreme stats. We also get to find out how Jack performed on a global level in Fantasy Taskmaster. Plus we revisit predictions made, hear from The Andy's, and Jenny uses Jack's stats to make a case as to why SHE should be the one on the next Champion of Champions.

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Jenny and Jack are back to discuss the Series 20 Grand Finale and spoilers abound! Jenny reckons the likelihood of that series outcome is the same as a woman naturally conceiving triplets, Jack tells us how Sanjeev has set a new record, and Phil has an excellent idea. Plus, Jenny explains why Pythagorus is an idiot and the pair learn the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque.

Next week Jack will break down his Series 20 sats...

With only 14 points between top and bottom contestants, Jack and Jenny discuss one of the tightest series so far. 

Plus, Jenny continues to dither over her fashionista prize, Jack gets a lesson in smog, and both admire the cinematic efforts in task 3.

Next week it's all about the GRAND FINAL.

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It's the ultimate pen ultimate pen ultimate - so can Jack and Jenny pin down a winner? Can Maisie beat the prize task record AND the most smug face award? Will there ever be a hedgehog yes? Should we be more like Sanjeev and just do nothing?

Plus, some listeners get in touch to point out some easter eggs...

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This week Jenny and Jack discuss the episode that is 'traditionally the best episode of every series,' according to Jack and an episde that Jenny thinks should have come with a trigger warning. Also, Jenny lands herself in some penny-farther related hot water, Jack might be ready to start writing for Vogue, and is Maisie on track to break a prize task record?

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Jenny and Jack are here to discuss curvy number episode 6, complete with Sanjeev's genius string theory, funeral fun, and why we'll never get a partnership with Casio watches now. Elsewhere, listeners write in to tout some Preston pride, and Jenny blesses a marriage.

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