Best Daisy Knight Podcasts (2025)

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After Dinner Speech with Special Guest Ania Magliano 1:00:11

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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 …

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Five Nights in Chorley With Special Guest Phil Ellis 37:51

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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 co…

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Return of the Record Breakers! - Series 20 Stats Debrief 1:01:24

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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 on…

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Splash of Bernoulli - S20, Ep.10 GRAND FINAL 1:07:03

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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…

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Cat Calendar Classics - S20, Ep.9 55:10

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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. Make sure you download the Taskmaster App for all kinds o…

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Hedgehog No - S20, Ep.8 56:41

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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... Make sure you download the Taskmaster App…

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Ride With It, Rip With It, Run With It - S20, Ep.7 1:02:23

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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 t…

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Winnie the Pooh's Dark Side - S20, Ep.6 52:22

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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. Make sure you download the Taskmaster App for all kinds of little easter eggs, plu…

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Dastardly Daring-Do's - S20, Ep. 5 56:10

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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 episode 6 after that lamé duck live task? Why does Jenny have inexplicable beef with jelly beans? Where CAN we see Ania's art? (here). Make sure you download the Taskmaster App for all kinds of little easte…

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Thirty-Five Grand is Gorgeous - S20, Ep.4 52:38

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Daddy Needs a New Pair of Shoes - S20, Ep.3 50:46

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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 chickens' vibe, and an amateur diagnosis of Sanjeev's sample. Plus listeners provide insights around QR codes. Make sure you've downloaded the Taskmaster App to play Fantasy Taskmaster. And keep all your …

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Why Not Lick Human Teeth - S20, Ep.2 46:41

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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 were licking real human teeth, Reece's continuing bird obsession and - are doublers being replaced by quadruplers? Plus the debate about the American Jack Dee continues and The People's pod joins Fantasy …

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Mad Cap Bunch - S20, Ep.1 1:06:27

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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 has touched Greg (?), first time a contestant has caused £40 worth of damage to the set while their trousers fell down, and first time seeing Greg and Alex really panic in what might be the funniest l…

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Introducing "Origin Stories" 5:13

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Have you ever wondered how your favorite movie or book—or podcast, TV series, documentary, or article—got made? Origin Stories has you covered. Each week, veteran journalist Matthew Shaer talks to a different writer or director about the creation of a work close to their own hearts. Nothing is off the table: not the frustrations and the joys, not t…

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SERIES 20 STATS AND PREDICTIONS 1:08:37

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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 statistical angle possible, in an effort to try and predict who will win this next series. If you want to know who's who, what's what and get wise to the why's then this episode is here. for. you. Get …

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Cheeky Boy Tim - S1, Ep.1 1:09:41

3M ago1:09:41

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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 an effort to see how things have changed (or not changed) since the beginning of Taskmaster time. Plus, Jack’s had a think about who he’d want to be on Taskmaster with and... has Jenny goofed?! Next we…

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You Can’t Mark A Double Down - S11, Ep.1 1:00:56

3M ago1:00:56

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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 Jenny’s seen happen under a table, when to call 'the chaps' in for mice, and one listener writes in midway through his first child’s birth to alert us to a goof. Plus - should Taskmaster do a one off ep…

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C'mon Patatas, C'mon - S2, Ep.4 1:05:05

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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 along the way. Plus, some listeners write in with some late series 19 goofs and a new observation on the magic of Rhod Gilbert. Next week we'll be covering series 11, episode 1. Want to suggest next w…

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Sudoku for a Poodle - S12, Ep.6 1:03:19

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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-Mitchell's complete misunderstanding of a task assignment. Also we have a new Jason Mantzoukas vs Nish Kumar comparison, and a new Patatas goof to unpack for next week's homework. Get all your Taskmast…

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A Mighty Splash - S4, Ep. 4 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

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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 could wear, and debate whether five tasks in one episode is too many. Plus, Jack consults his stats to find out if running the London Marathon makes you better at Taskmaster, and Jenny makes a heartfelt plea…

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Legistlation, Actually - S7, Ep.6 48:21

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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 about positive and negative pedantry, soap opera endings, and contours of the body. Get all your Taskmaster thoughts into [email protected] Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fu…

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Catching Up With The UK Taskmaster Production Team 35:00

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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 lot in series 19, but in this chat we get to hear lots of fun behind the scenes stories; from the damage done by a certain 'destroy, dismantle, engulf in flames' motto to bringing the WOW monster to …

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Done, But Not Dusted - Series 19 Stats Debrief 1:06:20

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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’s stats stack up against the rest of the recent champions, who is technically the most balanced contestant this series, which historical taskmaster record Stevie broke, Fatiha’s final ‘bruv’ count, a su…

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Dinners With My Dad - Series 19 Finale 54:19

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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 Ramsey and stadiums, and a debate about power poses vs aspirational poses. They also give their initial reactions to the newly announced series 20 lineup. Next week Jack will give his big stats debrief …

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Adventures in Jelly - S19, Ep. 9 53:16

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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 whether or not men should be physically able to have a camel toe. It's your last chance to get your Series 19 thoughts in to Jack and Jenny: [email protected] Download the new Taskmaster App for all…

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A Pirate That Went Missing For a While - S19, Ep.8 54:37

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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 thought was terribly underscored, and the challenges of illustrating sexy, French and charcoal. With just two episodes left there's never been a better time to send your Series 19 thoughts to: fans@taskma…

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Queen of the Two Points - S19, Ep.7 56:52

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This week Jenny and Jack discuss Series 19, Episode 7 including completionists, dressage trotting, what 'banc' means in French and plenty more - all sprinkled with a lovely side of stats from our own stat-man, Jack Bernhardt. Keep sending all your Season/Series 19 thoughts to: [email protected] Download the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of exte…

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And Whales Have Legs - S19, Ep.6 53:13

6M ago53:13

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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 surprising idea for the prize task (and what she thought of Matt’s pop up book). Plus, is Fatiha finally softening? If you were hoping for more on all this, plus a detailed explanation of composite numbe…

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Never Hid a Piece Down My Pants - S19, Ep.5 54:57

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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. We also hear some alternative task solutions from listeners for the cape task and the easel in the lab task. Send all your series 19 thoughts to: [email protected] Download the new Taskmaster App f…

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Demolition Takes a Little Bit of Time - S19, Ep.4 57:43

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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 speak to the creator of the Taskmaster fantasy league and get some insights on how we can play (it’s not too late!) Plus the trio try to predict whether or not Jason will get on the Taskmaster house roof …

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Possibly Too Much Yield - S19 Ep.3 1:04:20

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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 might be a problem this series, which prize task had a bit of the Steve Pemberton's to it, and the "unbearably cute" yield of the week... Send all your series 19 thoughts to: [email protected] Downlo…

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Nerdiness by Osmosis - S19 Ep.2 59:00

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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 and breakfast pints. Plus fans write in about the Taskmaster Fantasy league and an Easter Egg involving season vs. series.... Have you spotted any Series/Season 19 goofs?? Send them to: fans@taskmast…

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Grazing on Raisins - S19 Ep 1 with special guest Andy Zaltzman 1:08:51

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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 eye over the latest cohort to try and suss out who he might be going up against in the next CoC. Plus the trio discuss no hopers and pillow tamperers, the origin story for Andy's sock flair, when a f…

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The Trophy Saw the Curve of the Earth - CoC 2 (with special guest Lou Sanders) 52:58

8M ago52:58

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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, speaking of champs, THE Lou Sanders (and her cats) drops by the studio to give her classic predictions for the new series using all manner of methods and mediums. Get in touch with all your Series 19 tho…

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SERIES 19 STATS AND PREDICTIONS EPISODE 49:33

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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 statistical angles including age, birthplace and some dodgy height info. Plus we learn why we definitely wont be seeing any eggs this series, and listeners write in with their own premonitions and some much…

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You Can't Argue With an Owl - S13, Ep.4 40:13

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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 Taskmaster contestant you'd most want to go on a stag do with. Want to send in your Taskmaster related thoughts and questions., goofs and bloops? [email protected] Order An Absolute Casserole book: taskmast…

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Where Is The Little Beep? - S12, Ep.1 47:24

8M ago47:24

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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. Plus they get served an olympic goof and a Roman history lesson. Next week we’ll be talking Series 12, Episode 1 if you want to watch along. Want to send in your own favourite episode for J&J to watch? f…

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One Could Split Hairs - TM NZ S2, Ep. 2 53:10

8M ago53:10

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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, random dogs on regular farms, and a dancing eunuch. And Jack's Stats are back this week to help answer a question about whether ordering your prize task on Amazon helps or hurts your score. Plus Jenny has…

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Dinosaur Purist - S11, Ep.10 50:23

9M ago50:23

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Jack and Jenny watch Jamali get activated this week, and along the way they discuss dinosaur purism, scientific methods and mohawks. Plus they receive a listener-spotted goof regarding Series 6, and a vital correction about George Washington's teeth. Next week we’re taking a trip to New Zealand to visit a different Series 2. Want to send in your ow…

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Biba…as in Justin? - S2, Ep.2 52:08

9M ago52:08

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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 glitch in the TM matrix, as discovered by a fan and a program we forgot about when tallying up Taskmaster contestants who’ve been on other TV shows. Next week we’re going to "Activate Jamali" if you'…

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Eggs, Pineapple, Cluedo - S9, Ep.3 55:45

9M ago55:45

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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-considered hack. Also discussed; the moment Alex looked genuinely a little scared during this episode, a correction to Jack’s stats from a couple weeks ago, and a compliment to Jenny for an under-appreciate…

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The Laminating Landlady - S7, Ep.10 55:25

9M ago55:25

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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 done naked. They also answer questions from listeners across the pond about UK television, and they get more some more insight into the Littlest Alex Horne competition. Want to send in your own favou…

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Blow a Bubble With Your Arse - S6, Ep9 55:21

10M ago55:21

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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 way - like why if you bring poo for a prize task it’s always going to be one point. They also imagine some punny potential scenarios from Tim Vine's secret task, and ponder questions from the listene…

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Special Guest - Kellie Hogben, winner of the Littlest Alex Horne 49:38

10M ago49:38

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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 hear from a fan who went to great lengths to win a competition during series 18. The trio chat bespoke dungarees, the Taskmaster Live Experience, and how she harnessed help from the Taskmaster community t…

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Sally Was a Camel with One Hump - S5, Ep5 54:53

10M ago54:53

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Another week, another new hotel for Jenny and another vintage episode of Taskmaster for us all! This week Jenny presents a potential hack for task 1 and Jack presents a potential hack for cutting tomatoes. Plus Jenny talks about her experience with eating puffin, or what she can remember. And we also learn why Jenny giving Charlotte Ritchie a lift …

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Attention Seeking Headgear - S14, Ep7 1:04:05

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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 Toronto was right in nominating episode 7 as 'one of the best episodes of Taskmaster ever.' We also get insight as to whether or not Jenny would ever faff around with a she-wee, and Jack outs himself as a…

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More Likely to Swim With Wayne Rooney - S8, Ep8 1:03:47

11M ago1:03:47

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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 lineup! To find that person, they've watched Series 8, Episode 8 as recommended last week by Connor from Plymouth. They also give their initial thoughts about the Series 19 cast, and hear from listeners…

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Throwing Lemons Randomly - S9 Ep9 1:00:35

11M ago1:00:35

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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 live task meltdowns to bloody knees. Plus they answer listener questions, and pose a few questions of their own - including, should comedians be allowed to drive? Next week we'll be talking Series 8,…

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If You're Doing It Properly - S12 Ep4 1:00:35

11M ago1:00:35

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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 Series 12 Episode 4, which was suggested by a listener several weeks back. With it comes discussions about Victoria learning to ride a bike, whether there were any hacks missed in that task, and why se…