Best Avalon Television Ltd Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 184. Jenny Eclair - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep.3 48:30

2h ago48:30

48:30

It's time for another episode of Junior Taskmaster! Tonight Ed speaks to Jenny Eclair, Series 15 legend and co-host of The People's Podcast. Jenny discusses the episode from a parent/grandparent perspective, why kids today are different than when she was growing up, getting her grandson involved in Taskmaster and also why whoopee cushions just aren…

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A special bonus episode of Taskmaster The Podcast 18:50

17m ago18:50

18:50

Attention Taskmaster fans! An Absolute Casserole: The Taskmaster Compendium is out now – celebrate a decade of comedic chaos with the hilarious new book from Alex Horne and Jack Bernhardt. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your favourite contestants. Containing exclusive behind-the-scenes content, it’s…

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Joe Marler 1:02:01

11h ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Does Rugby's hardest man have a dog with the least hard name? It's all in this barnstorming show with England Rugby Union Prop Joe Marler, who announced his retirement just a week ago. Joe tells Russell about drug testing in Japan, he explains the fine art of shithousery and they both get incredibly passionate about biscuits. As we talk about on th…

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Ep 183. Emma Sidi - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep.2 1:01:46

3d ago1:01:46

1:01:46

We are back with more coverage of Junior Taskmaster! Tonight Ed speaks to Emma Sidi, adored series 18 contestant and also very close friend of the Junior Taskmaster. Emma gives her thoughts on why Rose is perfect for the job, and what she texted to Emma during a difficult moment while recording. Plus hear Emma's take on why gemstones are so allurin…

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Ep 182. Series 18 Winner S18 Ep.10 1:00:34

4d ago1:00:34

1:00:34

It's the Series Finale and Ed is joined by the winner! The pair go through the highs and lows of the series and discuss proudest moments v's TM regrets! Keep on the TM feed as Ed will be bring Taskmaster Junior chat to your ears each week AND we will return for the New Year's Treat! Pre-order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole Watch all of …

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Giovanna Fletcher 1:06:18

7d ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Welcome to Five Brilliant Things, or as it used to be known, Wonderbox. Like a latter-day Reginald Dwight we’ve had a wee name change - everything else is the same show that you know and love. And this week, the irrepressible Giovanna Fletcher is in the studio to explain the beauty of silent discos (Russell disagrees), the majesty of a dibber and s…

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Ep 181. Mike Wozniak - Junior Taskmaster S1 Ep.1 1:03:43

5d ago1:03:43

1:03:43

We interrupt the series 18 broadcast to bring you special coverage from the first ever episode of Junior Taskmaster! In this episode Ed catches up with THE Junior Taskmaster assistant himself, Mike Wozniak, to get all the behind-the-scenes details from the first heat of series 1. Also discussed; what Rose is REALLY like as the Taskmaster, the momen…

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Ep 180. Rosie Jones - S18 Ep.9 1:06:28

11d ago1:06:28

1:06:28

On this week's podcast brace yourself for the formidable Rosie Jones! Never before has Ed had such honest feedback... plus some partial disrobing! Rosie talks about what she loved (and didn't) about doing the show, what Jack was like as a team mate and why she would ignore Andy's costumes. Pre-order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole Watch …

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Adam Rowe 1:03:14

14d ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Russell sits down with Liverpool stand-up legend Adam Rowe, resident at the famous Hot Water Comedy Clubs and host of the ‘Have a Word’ Podcast with Dan Nightingale. Adam and Russell talk over the finer points of Liverpool the city, the football club (if you’re a Man Utd fan you can forward over that bit). Adam talks costumes, and we find out wheth…

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Ep 179. Desiree Burch - S18 Ep.8 53:09

13d ago53:09

53:09

Ed is joined by comedian, actor and Series 12 Taskmaster Legend, Desiree Burch! They discuss the brilliance of Rosie's prize tasks and why it's always good to have your own hype-man! Pre-order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv Taskmaster: The Live …

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David Baddiel 1:03:03

21d ago1:03:03

1:03:03

David Baddiel has a story to tell about his upbringing and it’s… one of the most incredible stories you’ll hear in a long time. You may have read about it in his book, or seen his show, but if not then get involved in this Wonderbox and you’ll never look at a golf club in the same way ever again. David takes Russell through a blow-by-blow account o…

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Ep 178. Ivo Graham - S18 Ep.7 1:05:54

21d ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Joining Ed this week is the brilliant Ivo Graham. As well as reflecting on his time on TM Ivo shares his thoughts on the new line up and why Rosie Jones would make a great (but rude) team mate! Get tickets to Ivo's tour here: Ivograham.com Pre order Ivo's book Yardsticks for Failure Listen to Ivo's Radio 4 show Obsessions https://www.bbc.co.uk/soun…

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James Bay 1:05:59

28d ago1:05:59

1:05:59

How awkward is it to play a surprise set for the England Football Team when they’ve just finished training? James Bay did just this and told us all about it on this week’s podcast! James and Russell talk about tight silver trousers, they get into how to write a song and Russell tells what he believes to be the greatest joke he’s ever written. It’s …

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Ep 177. Jack Bernhardt - S18 Ep.6 1:01:48

27d ago1:01:48

1:01:48

This week Ed is joined by host of The People's Pod and the man who helped write the actual book on Taskmaster, it's Jack Bernhardt! Ed and Jack compare notes on series 18 so far and give an in-depth analysis of episode 6; including easter eggs for the eagle-eyed, the logistics of mic'ing up fart machines, and the rarely discussed dangers of big-upp…

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Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa 1:01:22

1M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

How do you go from a kid hanging around the DJ booth in Eurodiscos in Prague to creating one of Britain’s most iconic sitcoms of all time? Seapa is here to take Russell through his Wonderbox, including the dreaded call centres he worked in where he met the other People Just Do Nothing stars, and the perfect Banh-Mi Sandwich. Lots of fun. Really fun…

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Michelle Wolf 59:40

1M ago59:40

59:40

US Comedy superstar Michelle Wolf is with us! And as well as effortlessly funny, Michelle is a wonderful big bag of fascinating contradictions. She's a glamorous comedy star who runs ultramarathons and attends Paris Fashion Week. She also can't think of anything better than getting a hot Wigan-style pie in her hands and face. Seriously mate. You ha…

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Ep 176. Jack Dee - S18 Ep.5 54:37

1M ago54:37

54:37

On this week's podcast we have comedy royalty! Jack Dee joins Ed to talk about episode 5 of the series. He reveals what it was like being on a team with Rosie and why he didn't ask any questions about Andy's costumes! Get tickets to Jacks tour at jackdeecomedy.com Listen to his podcast 'Oh My Dog' wherever you get your podcasts! Watch all of UK and…

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Stephen Merchant 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Why did a young Stephen Merchant sneak a boat onto a Devon beach under cover of darkness? It's all in this absolutely spankingly good podcast episode where Russell and Stephen sit down in a Bristol-born meeting of titans! Stephen is as brilliant as always, taking us through some less-covered areas of his life, talking through hilarious old family h…

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Ep 175. Andy Zaltzman - S18 Ep.4 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

It's Episode 4 of Series 18 and we have another brilliant guest. This week joining Ed is comedian, New Quiz host, Bugle Podcaster AND Cricket Uber Fan, Andy Zaltzman! Andy shares his thoughts on what Bad Ass means to him and why he worries about his shoes being discontinued. All of this plus his thoughts on his team members and his highlights so fa…

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Ashley Roberts 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Secrets from the Pussycat Dolls tour bus! And more! Comin’ atcha in Russell’s absolutely delightful chat with Ashley Roberts. Find out what life is like being a pop mega-star, what kind of mischief happened backstage and an alternative, let’s call it unconventional, use for a burrito. You can hear more of Ashley by getting out your digital radio (o…

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Ep 174. Emma Sidi - S18 Ep.3 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

On the podcast this week Ed is joined by the brilliant comedian, actor and lover of smoothies - Emma Sidi! Emma reveals how she really felt about some of the prize tasks and shares the accurate level of awkwardness when the team met for the first time. Emma Sidi Is Sue Gray | UK Tour 2024 — Berk's Nest (berksnest.com) Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ ch…

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Adam Hills 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Host of the Last Leg, Australian comedy royalty Adam Hills joins Russell in the studio this week for a warm and optimistic journey through Adam’s Wonderbox. There’s some fascinating and funny stories from Adam’s childhood, about his Dad who worked on Qantas airlines ✈️, about those hot evenings on Australian balconies 🌅, and about sharing a bath wi…

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David O'Doherty LIVE from the Edinburgh Festival 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Never knew David O’Doherty used to be an underground DJ? It’s all here. Russell and David sit down in front of a live studio audience at the Edinburgh Fringe (yes, it was a few weeks ago but we recorded a few, OK!?) to discuss David’s DJ hinterland. Also there is when a 13 year old David offered to cycle around Ireland as a newspaper think-piece, a…

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Linford Christie 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Did Linford Christie take part in the Dad’s race at his kids’s school sports day? Russell and Linford discuss what it’s like to be bloody quick, what it’s like to win an Olympic gold medal, and why Linford used to growl like a tiger at his competitors on the starting blocks. It’s a really interesting and intimate chat with a British legend, seeing …

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Ep 173. John Robins - S18 Ep.2 55:14

2M ago55:14

55:14

To discuss Series 18 with Ed this week is Taskmaster Champion, podcaster and comedian John Robins! John and Ed discuss the new line up and chat through the first team task - smoothie anyone? All of this plus some predictions on who John might meet in CofC! Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv …

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Ep 172. Babatunde Aléshé - S18 Ep.1 53:34

2M ago53:34

53:34

We're back baby! That's right, UK Taskmaster has returned for it's 18th Series which means the podcast will be dropping in to your feed every Thursday evening at 10pm for the next 10 weeks! Our first guest from the new line up is the brilliant and very funny Babatunde Aléshé! Hear what Babatunde thought of his fellow contestants and why he had regr…

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Ep 171. Leigh Hart - TM NZ S1 Ep.10 51:43

2M ago51:43

51:43

We have reached the finale of the first ever NZ Taskmaster AND we have managed to track down the King of Chips, Leigh Hart! Leigh is a brilliant guest and brings some great BTS to the Taskmaster podcast table! Thank you so much for joining us for the New Zealand Episodes. Next week we return with Series 18 of Taskmaster UK. Expect some fantastic gu…

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Ep 170. Kura Forrester - TM NZ S1 Ep.9 57:35

3M ago57:35

57:35

It's the penultimate episode of TM NZ Series 1 and this week Ed is joined by the brilliant Kura Forrester. Kura starred is Series 3 of TM NZ and brings all her wisdom from her experience on the show. Series 18 of UK Taskmaster returns on September 12th on Chanel 4 at 9pm! For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmas…

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48. Matt Forde 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Is this simultaneously the most uplifting and heart-rending episode we've done to date? Matt Forde is Britain's foremost political comedian. Until the end of last year he seemed unstoppable, then from nowhere was diagnosed with a rare condition that saw him having to go through life-saving surgery. His story is astonishing and it's told with such v…

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Ep 169. Chris Parker - TM NZ S1 Ep.8 1:06:56

3M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

Another week and another TM NZ star! On today's podcast Ed is joined by the brilliantly funny and talented Chris Parker. Chris is a returning guest and it's such a treat to have him back on. In true TM style expect task analysis but also some Giraffe trivia and an insight in to NZ dip habits. For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and…

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47. Jason Byrne LIVE from the Edinburgh Festival 58:14

3M ago58:14

58:14

Live from the Edinburgh Festival! Irish story-telling powerhouse and ignorer-of-the-basic-format Jason Byrne is with Russell and a packed out audience at the Fringe. Jason is famous for his sprawling, gregarious, infectious irrepressible comedy and this podcast is no different. Who cares that he ignored the idea of the Wonderbox completely? It was …

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Ep. 168. Madeleine Sami - TM NZ S1. Ep 7 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

This week Ed is joined by the hilarious .5 queen of Taskmaster, Madeleine Sami! They discuss why watching Taskmaster New Zealand series 1, episode 7 was ‘triggering’, why Brynley’s great with kids, but not so great with locks, making 'mid' art, and why Jeremy might be having a 'rat summer'. For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and N…

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