Taskmaster: The People's Podcast
Episodes
SERIES 21 STATS EXPLOSION
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally here - your complete encyclopedia of Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani. Join us for Jack's de...
Yoghurt's Not a Meal - S3, Ep. 3
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack are spending some time in the Little Polythene Grief Cave - a place where we discover that Jenny can’t remember what an iPo...
Happy Birthday - S10, Ep 1
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Jenny and Jack examine God's haemorrhoid, otherwise known as Series 10, Episode 1 - historically important for being the first Channel 4, ...
Fi Fi Fo Phil - S7, Ep. 5
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack tuck into Lotta Soup, and all the spear throwing, Mayo chucking, spectacular task-delivering, grumpy-traffic-warden-on-holida...
We Don’t Swear at Bubbles - S5, Ep. 6
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack discuss Series 5, Episode 6 including what it takes to balance Alex, giving birth to incredible footage, and fiddly secret ta...
Cake Rat - S5, Ep.1
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jenny and Jack revisit the first episode of series 5 to witness Sally's special cuddle, Aisling's 'default jiggle' and question why everyone see...
Chuck a Duck - S13, Ep. 10
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 quest...
Leylandii the Menace - S14, Ep. 4
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack reconvene to discuss series 14, including a Leylandii controversy, eccentric behaviour in the orb and a hatred for pizza. Plu...
Calm Down Dear? - S1, Ep.6
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Loser of Losers and Ultimate Chaos
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
One Less Profiterole - S6, Ep. 10
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack explore another classic episode, as recommended by a listener. Jack poses as the usual trusty Taskmaster guide as Jenny queri...
A Biddable Boy - Champion of Champions 1, Ep.2
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, Jenn...
2026 New Years Treat - Part Two
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
2026 New Years Treat - Part One
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2025 Holiday Post Bag Special
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Champion of Champions #4
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Shouldn't Pay For Miracles - Champion of Champions 1, Ep. 1
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
After Dinner Speech with Special Guest Ania Magliano
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Five Nights in Chorley With Special Guest Phil Ellis
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Return of the Record Breakers! - Series 20 Stats Debrief
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Splash of Bernoulli - S20, Ep.10 *GRAND FINAL*
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cat Calendar Classics - S20, Ep.9
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hedgehog No - S20, Ep.8
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 aw...
Ride With It, Rip With It, Run With It - S20, Ep.7
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thin...
Winnie the Pooh's Dark Side - S20, Ep.6
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 partne...
Dastardly Daring-Do's - S20, Ep. 5
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're at the halfway mark of the new series, and Jenny and Jack are left with jaws agape. Questions abound: what’s the vibe going to be like on epis...
Thirty-Five Grand is Gorgeous - S20, Ep.4
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new week, and a new great episode of Taskmaster for Jack and Jenny to digest. And this week they're asking whether or not Sanjeev does pilates, if P...
Daddy Needs a New Pair of Shoes - S20, Ep.3
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack are back to discuss episode 3, and with it come questions about Maisie's memory, Phil's 'man who lives in the woods with chic...
Why Not Lick Human Teeth - S20, Ep.2
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Jack reconvene to discuss the second episode of the new series 20, including why we shouldn’t underestimate Ania, whether or not people we...
Mad Cap Bunch - S20, Ep.1
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first episode of Series 20! And an episode of firsts, according to Jack and Jenny's observations; first impressions, first time a contestant ...
SERIES 20 STATS AND PREDICTIONS
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week it is, in the words of Jack Bernhardt, the 'big series 20 stats dump' - our seasonal pre-emptive effort to size up the new cast from every s...
Cheeky Boy Tim - S1, Ep.1
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're taking it right back to the beginning, the big bang of the Taskmaster universe, the very first official episode of Taskmaster UK, in a...
You Can’t Mark A Double Down - S11, Ep.1
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're revisiting what is possibly Jenny's most laugh-out-loud episode of Taskmaster yet, including talks about one of the funniest things Je...
C'mon Patatas, C'mon - S2, Ep.4
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack go back to series 2 to uncover Patatas's origin story, the power of Katherine Ryan and a little bit of Edinburgh Fringe chat ...
Sudoku for a Poodle - S12, Ep.6
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week our homework comes from a listener who wanted Jenny and Jack to re-live Greg's best moments of being angry at everyone, and Victoria Coren-M...
A Mighty Splash - S4, Ep. 4
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack take a trip back to series 4, episode 4 to find out if Greg and Hugh had beef, discuss the most surprising thing Noel co...
Legistlation, Actually - S7, Ep.6
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack are straight back into their homework, with Jenny discovering the delights of series 7, episode 6 and with it comes debates a...
Catching Up With The UK Taskmaster Production Team
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack are joined by three very special guests from the UK Taskmaster production team: Amy, Andrew and Clarenz! We saw their faces a...
Done, But Not Dusted - Series 19 Stats Debrief
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Series 19 may be done, but in Jenny's words it's not dusted! This week Jack brings you his big series 19 stats debrief, including a look at how Mat’...
Dinners With My Dad - Series 19 Finale
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a series! Jack and Jenny debrief on the final episode of Series 19, including debates about seeing your dad for dinner, a fun fact about Rosie Ra...
Adventures in Jelly - S19, Ep. 9
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the penultimate episode of Series 19 and Jack and Jenny get right into their jelly expertise, the significance of 2851, some 'goosey jossip,' and...
A Pirate That Went Missing For a While - S19, Ep.8
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's all about episode 8 of the latest series, including Jack's reluctant education on the mechanics of a certain prize task, who Jenny thou...
Queen of the Two Points - S19, Ep.7
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack discuss Series 19, Episode 7 including completionists, dressage trotting, what 'banc' means in French and plenty more - all s...
And Whales Have Legs - S19, Ep.6
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's episode 6 and the scores are starting to get interesting, with Jack on hand to provide some surprising stats and Jenny on hand to provide her sur...
Never Hid a Piece Down My Pants - S19, Ep.5
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're halfway through the latest series and this week Jenny finally talks fashion, plus stories of glitter and smug travellers faced with a fatal goat...
Demolition Takes a Little Bit of Time - S19, Ep.4
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the fourth episode of series 19 and Matt finally falls off his perch - but is it enough to let anyone else take the lead?And Jack and Jenny spe...
Possibly Too Much Yield - S19 Ep.3
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack are all over the third episode of the new series, including what made the first task so 'grate', why looking under the table ...
Nerdiness by Osmosis - S19 Ep.2
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're well in to the new series and this week we're all about TEAM TASKS!! And definitions of snooty, bath pearls (!!), jumping, submarivan adventures...
Grazing on Raisins - S19 Ep 1 **with special guest Andy Zaltzman**
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's here! Series 19 of Taskmaster has begun and as a very special treat we are joined by THE champion to beat, Andy Zaltzman! Andy casts a champion's...
The Trophy Saw the Curve of the Earth - CoC 2 (with special guest Lou Sanders)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack revisit the second Champion of Champions in an effort to understand what makes an ultimate champ ahead of Series 19.And, spea...
SERIES 19 STATS AND PREDICTIONS EPISODE
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny tests her premonition waters and Jack gives us the rundown on his Series 19 stats, looking at the new cohort from all available statis...
You Can't Argue With an Owl - S13, Ep.4
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack talk discuss Shoe Who, which leads to discussions of Shakespeare, the luck of Ardal O'Hanlan, fox anecdotes and which Taskmas...
Where Is The Little Beep? - S12, Ep.1
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack debate the Imbalance in the Poppability, and questions are posed as to whether it's best to buy less time or more laughs. Plu...
One Could Split Hairs - TM NZ S2, Ep. 2
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Jack take a little trip to the second series of Taskmaster New Zealand, on a listener's request. Along the way they discover olympians, rand...
Dinosaur Purist - S11, Ep.10
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack and Jenny watch Jamali get activated this week, and along the way they discuss dinosaur purism, scientific methods and mohawks. Plus they receive...
Biba…as in Justin? - S2, Ep.2
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack travel back to series 2 to talk about cracking eggs with teeth, music videos for kids, and trendy clothing. Also discussed: a...
Eggs, Pineapple, Cluedo - S9, Ep.3
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack are back to discuss the third episode of Series 9, an episode packed with two part tasks - including one previously un-consid...
The Laminating Landlady - S7, Ep.10
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack revisit the series 7 finale to chat stationary, egg roulette, computer games, and which task in this episode Jenny would have...
Blow a Bubble With Your Arse - S6, Ep9
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Jack are back with another vintage episode of Taskmaster! This week they're talking about Series 6, Episode 9 and they learn loads along the...
Special Guest - Kellie Hogben, winner of the Littlest Alex Horne
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a while since we’ve spoken directly to the people who put The People into Taskmaster: The People's Podcast, so this week Jenny and Jack ...
Sally Was a Camel with One Hump - S5, Ep5
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another new hotel for Jenny and another vintage episode of Taskmaster for us all! This week Jenny presents a potential hack fo...
Attention Seeking Headgear - S14, Ep7
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new dawn, a new day, and another old episode of Taskmaster! This week Jack and Jenny revisit series 14 to find out whether or not Leo from Toro...
More Likely to Swim With Wayne Rooney - S8, Ep8
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new week, a new series cast announcement, and also a new side-quest for Jack and Jenny: to find the last person in their Cheater of Cheaters li...
Throwing Lemons Randomly - S9 Ep9
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack spy with their little eyes something beginning with Series 9, Episode 9 - a true classic with a little bit of everything from...
If You're Doing It Properly - S12 Ep4
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We may be in a new year, but we're watching an old episode of Taskmaster! This week Jack and Jenny are back covering vintage episodes, starting with S...
Taskmaster: The People's Podcast - Best of 2024
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're bringing you some of the best moments of 2024. It's been a great year, from Lou's rocking predictions, to Little Alex Horne's task wri...
2025 New Years Treat with Kojey Radical
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our People's Pod listeners! This week we have the hilarious Kojey Radical, who's here to give his comme...
Junior Taskmaster with special guest Phaedra *NO SPOILERS*
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jack and Jenny speak to Persia's mum ahead of the Junior Taskmaster finale, which airs tonight! And don't worry, no spoilers here. Phaedra gives us in...
Hot Dog! It's our Holiday Post Bag Special
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're emptying the People's Pod post bag and circling back to all the emails we couldn't get to this year - consider it a sort of holiday pa...
Keeping the Dribbles In - Series 7, Episode 3
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack wade in to 'The Best Thing from the 90's' debate from Series 7, Episode 3, brought to us by a listener in last week's podcast...
The Mento Method Boys - Series 8, Episode 3
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Series 18 Big Stats Send-Off
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tab...
The Final Hot Dog - S18 EP10
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Luck of Babatunde - S18 EP9
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenny and Jack discuss the penultimate episode of series 18, including what record Andy Zaltzman could break next week, whether or not trous...
A Pro Lobster Podcast - S18 EP8
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
For The Rest of Your Life, Jack - S18 EP7
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Banana Boy, Mr. Poo - S18 EP6 (feat. special guest from production Becky Cant)
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Your Mum's Just Like - S18 EP5
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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&...
Pushing the Envelope - S18 EP4
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Record Breakers! - S18 EP3
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 saxophon...
Like Guy Fawkes, a Lot at Stake - S18 EP2
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bubbles and Love Bites - S18 EP1
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Three More Sleeps! (And a Series 18 Stats Deep Dive)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jack leads the discussion with his signature statistical deep dive into Series 18 contestants to examine advantages and disadvantages accord...
Series 18 Predictions with Lou Sanders
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Shrunken Onesie - S7, Ep. 6
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 revi...
Special Guest - Nick Mohammed
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jack and Jenny are joined by the beloved fan favourite, self-professed ‘People’s Loser,’ aka Dracula, aka Mr. Swallow himself, Nick Mo...
Spillage of Tears - S10, Ep.10
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Who's Greg? - S13, Ep.7
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
It’s Sort of My Birthday Too - S12, Ep.5
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Comedy Cul-De-Sac - S11, Ep.4
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Jack watch Premature Conkers to find out whether or not Charlotte Ritchie qualifies as one of Taskmaster's greatest cheaters. Also discussed...
Sharp as a Button - S9, Ep.2
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bravest Little Girl in the World - S4, Ep.3
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Beat My Buttock Table - S5, Ep.3
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Say Dubious Properly - S10, Ep.7
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Taste Test Adjacent - S14, Ep3.
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Special Guest - John Robins
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What Sophie Did Next - S17, Ep.10
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
The Penny - S17, Ep.9
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Taskmaster Virtual Reality - S17, Ep.8
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 expe...
You Say Cha-ray-des I Say Cha-rah-des - S17, Ep. 7
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...