Taskmaster: The People's Podcast

The Hand of the Leg - S7, Ep. 9

In this episode Jack and Jenny revisit Series 7, The Pendulum Draws the Eye - featuring Phil Wang, Rhod Gilbert, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman and James Acaster. Body parts get complicated and Phil’s costume is shown off to its full effect.Also discussed; are split tasks fair? Can placenta art be called beautiful? And an email sets the theme for making the next episode international.Send all your homework suggestions, Series 22 predictions, and general Taskmaster thoughts to fans@taskmaster.tv

42 Calippos - S2, Ep.3

Jenny and Jack revisit A Pistachio Eclair so that Jenny can see how Joe Wilkinson, Jon Richardson, Doc Brown, Katherine Ryan and Richard Osman go about impressing the mayor of Chesham.Also discussed; what to put on a computer desktop, whether or not you should watch the end credits of Taskmaster (and if this one should have deserved a BAFTA), countries that do and don't have bandstands, and the only known in-studio refusal to watch a task.Send all your homework suggestions, Series 22 predictions, and general Taskmaster thoughts to fans@taskmaster.tv.

Go Hard on the Gore - S8, Ep. 5

This week we watch Series 8, Episode 5 on the recommendation of a listener who believes it tops the list for most amount of fails in one attempt. Along the way we remember how tricky ping pong balls can be, the cleverness of Joe, the versatility of noodles and why we love Lou. Plus we learn the correct pronunciation of lasso (and taco) and, as a bonus, the origin of ten gallon hats.Next week we're watching Series 2 and Episode 3. Send any homework suggestions or Taskmaster thoughts to fans@taskmaster.tv.

Remembering Carol - S6, Ep. 8

Jenny and Jack revisit series 6 to remember our dear friend of Taskmaster, Carol. Along the way they also remember verruca socks, the importance of the tea cozy test, Alex's pin number, the challenges of dot to dot pictures and the rules around texting yourself. Plus, a listener wonders if Taskmaster contestants should be allowed to play again in another country?We welcome all your Taskmaster thoughts and homework suggestions to fans@taskmaster.tv

Trip Nip Slip - S9, Ep.8

Jenny and Jack travel back to series 9 to find out what a Shaqinahat is and new questions emerge along the way; is it lass-ooo or lass-oh? Do people either have the dolls house gene or they don't? Would a trip-nip-slip been more appropriate for the prize task? Plus, Jenny has a go at writing her own lyrics for the Taskmaster theme tune.Plus, a listener writes in to correct some Going for Gold lore and another suggests a tribute to series 6's Carol for next week's homework.Send all your homework suggestions and Taskmaster thoughts into fans@taskmaster.tv