Taskmaster The Podcast

On the podcast this week Ed is joined by comedian, actor, writer and musician, Ben Bailey Smith. Ben was of course on Series 2 of Taskmaster as Doc Brown. In this episode Ben talks Ed through all of the emotions that he felt making the show and in particular the brilliant Impress the Mayor task. Ben reveals how Alex talked him in to being on the show and the disappointment that his finest moment never made the cut. To find out more about Ben's new book and all his latest projects visit https://www.docbrown.co.uk/ If you would like to watch along as Ed and his guests revisit the early series of Taskmaster then go to https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster/episode-guide where you will find all episodes. Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com  Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd 

Get ready for some nursery rhyme parodies and some very trendy clothing. This week Ed is joined by the brilliant actress and TM S8 contestant Sian Gibson! They go through the episode task by task and discuss age appropriate fashion, egg based meals and whether Joe Wilkinson does look like a punched toaster. If you would like to watch along as Ed and his guests revisit the early series of Taskmaster then go to https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster/episode-guide where you will find all episodes. Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com  Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd 

It's time to revisit Series 2 and who better to join Ed and kick things off but none other than potato throwing, non Swedish speaking, comedian and actor Joe Wilkinson! Ed gets to the bottom of 'that throw', they discuss why Joe would do it all the same again and there's also some non Taskmaster stories thrown in for good measure! Enjoy.  If you would like to watch along as Ed and his guests revisit the early series of Taskmaster then go to https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster/episode-guide where you will find all episodes. Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com  Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd 

On the podcast this week Ed is joined by Comedian, Podcaster and TV star Romesh Ranganathan! The pair revisit episode six of series one and conclude the look back at the first ever series of Taskmaster. As well as going through all the tasks they discuss Tree Wizard, Melon Buffet and Romesh's 'all in' prize tasks!  If you would like to watch along as Ed and his guests revisit the early series of Taskmaster then go to https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster/episode-guide where you will find all episodes. Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com  Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd 

This week on the podcast Ed is joined by comedian, actor, writer and singer Jayde Adams! Jayde joins Ed to discuss all things Series One, Episode Five. There are long nails, blushing Swedish men and some not very well made beds. All of this plus a blank cheque. Enjoy! If you would like to watch along as Ed and his guests revisit the early series of Taskmaster then go to https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster/episode-guide where you will find all episodes. You can find Jayde's new podcast 'Laughable' here: https://shows.acast.com/laughable/episodes/episode-one Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com  Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd 

This week on the podcast Ed is joined by star of Derry Girls, Bridgerton and of course The Taskmaster New Year's Treat - it's Nicola Coughlan! The pair discuss Nicola's love for the show and how much she enjoyed do the NY special - despite some questionable decisions from Greg. They also take a deep dive in to Episode 4 of Series 1. This episode includes the ice task, getting to 11 points and some special moments for Josh. Enjoy!  If you would like to watch along as Ed and his guests revisit the early series of Taskmaster then go to https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster/episode-guide where you will find all episodes. Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com  Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd 

On the podcast this week, Ed is joined by the reigning TM Champion of Champions - Josh Widdicombe. The pair take a close look at episode three of series one which saw the unveiling of the legendary Greg tattoo! As well as this they discuss a letter from Alex, the whereabouts of Josh's trophy and his Dad's book. If you would like to watch along as Ed and his guests revisit the early series of Taskmaster then go to https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster/episode-guide where you will find all episodes. Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com  Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd 

On the podcast this week Ed is joined by comedian, actor, writer, poet and series one contestant, Tim Key! As well as discussing episode two of the first series, Tim reveals what being a 'Task Consultant' involves and why he hated the high five a 55 year old task quite so much. They reminisce over Tree Wizard, hot tooth paste pie and a team building trip to cologne.  For all the latest Tim Key news including details on his new book visit  www.timkey.co.uk   If you would like to watch along as Ed and his guests revisit the early series of Taskmaster then go to https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster/episode-guide where you will find all episodes. Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com  Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd  

On the Taskmaster podcast this week Ed takes it back to series one, episode one! Once again he is joined by Alex Horne and the pair discuss the origins of the show and how the first line up came about.They go through each task and Alex explains what the Series 13 version of 'paint a horse while riding a horse' would potentially look like - a lot faster! If you would like to watch along as Ed and his guests revisit the early series of Taskmaster then go to https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster/episode-guide where you will find all episodes. Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com  Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd  

What a treat, a Taskmaster New Year one off with a fabulous line up of contestants. Joining Ed on the podcast to dissect and discuss is poet, actor, musician and huge Taskmaster Fan - Scroobius Pip! Pip and Ed reveal their thoughts on a Bop-it, Shirly Ballas' flirting and who they would love to see return. Happy New Year & Enjoy! Get in touch with Ed and future guests:taskmasterpodcast@gmail.com  Visit the Taskmaster Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/taskmaster  For all your Taskmaster goodies visit www.taskmasterstore.com   Sales, advertising and general enquiries:dknight@avalonuk.comTaskmaster the podcast is produced by Daisy Knight for Avalon Television Ltd