Useful Links
This page includes a list of Taskmaster-related websites, YouTube channels, podcasts, and resources which may be of interest to someone such as yourself.
If you think I've missed something amazing and worthy, please let me know.
Communities
- r/panelshow: Subreddit for discussion and sharing of panelshows - primarily from the UK, but from all around the world. New episodes, classic clips, and discussion.
- r/taskmaster: Subreddit for discussion of primarily the original UK version of Taskmaster, but there is some coverage of the international versions also.
- r/taskmasterNZ: Subreddit specifically for discussion of the popular New Zealand version of Taskmaster.
- r/Taskmastertasks: Subreddit where you can find and share ideas for your own Taskmaster events, as well as setting tasks for fellow redditors to complete.
- r/TaskmasterGlobal: Subreddit for discussion of all of the versions of Taskmaster around the world. Unfortunately, it is pretty quiet at the moment.
- Taskmaster Worldwide Inc: The Twitter account of an international fan project which aims to provide subtitles for all the episodes of the British version of Taskmaster in as many languages as possible. If you're a fan of the show and have translation skills, or would like to lend a hand as a native English speaker, go get involved.
Information Resources
- Taskmaster Wiki: A fan-maintained wiki with information primarily about the UK version of the show, but a growing collection on some of the international versions. Also includes information on the official Taskmaster podcast, app, books, and board game.
Other Projects
- Taskmaster Education: A national project incorporating Taskmaster into schools.
Podcasts
- Absolute Casserole: A short-lived podcast about Taskmaster where Owen Adams was joined by contestants from Taskmaster NZ's first two seasons, to discuss their Taskmaster experience and share some of their favourite moments from the show. [ Apple | Spotify ]
- Melon Buffet: The original Taskmaster discussion podcast. Two mega-fans discussing all things related to Taskmaster. [ Apple | Spotify ]
- Taskmaster The Podcast: The official Taskmaster podcast, hosted by former champion and chickpea lover, Ed Gamble. Each week, Ed is joined by a special guest to dissect and discuss the latest episode, or an episode from a previous series. [ Apple | Spotify ]
- Taskmaster: The People's Podcast: The other official Taskmaster podcast, hosted by former champion and 'mummy' enthusiast, Lou Sanders, and resident stats nerd, Jack Bernhardt. Features interviews with both Taskmaster superfans, and individuals from on and off-screen, across the international franchise. [ Apple | Spotify ]
- Taskmaster Down Under: Episode-by-episode discussion and analysis of Taskmaster AU and Taskmaster NZ, by Australian fans. [ Apple | Podtail ]
- Taskmaster Is Wonderful: Episode-by-episode discussion and analysis from across the international taskmaster franchise by Erik Skinner. He's so far covered episodes from Taskmaster UK, Bäst i Test, and Taskmaster AU. [ Apple | Spotify ]
- Taskmaster World: Tom Mason discusses episodes of various international versions of Taskmaster, sometimes joined by the contestants, hosts, or writers of the shows. [ Apple | Spotify ]
- Your Time Starts Now: An unofficial Taskmaster Podcast hosted by Joe and Emerson. A rambling disaster hosted by two experts (their words, not mine). [ Apple | Spotify ]
Tools for Wannabe Taskmasters
- Taskmaster Scoreboard: A simple but authentic and flexible web-based scoreboard for your very own Taskmaster competitions.
- Taskmaster Suite: Incredible free application which allows you to remotely control the scoreboard and visuals for your very own Taskmaster competition from another device.
YouTube Channels
- JGAdventureZone: Includes occasional well-researched videos relating to Taskmaster, including two on Taskmaster filming locations, and one on appearances by Taskmaster contestants in advertisements.
- Owen G Adams: Features videos of his Absolute Casserole podcast interviews with former Taskmaster contestants, and also of his own fan-made version of Taskmaster.
- Portsmouth Taskmaster: A fan-made Taskmaster competition based in Portsmouth, England.
- Taskmaster: The official Taskmaster YouTube channel, which posts (geo-restricted) episodes, outtakes, and compilation clips.
- Taskmaster Minnesota: The best fan-made version of the show I have seen. It's honestly better than the official US version of Taskmaster.
- Taskmaster World: Tom Mason's Taskmaster-focused channel, featuring videos about the original UK version of the show and all of its international spin-offs. Videos include interviews with Alex Horne, Paul Williams, Babben Larsson, David Correos, Urzila Carlson, and Sam Smith.
- UKTV: as the former home of Taskmaster, this channel still has some great relevant videos, including exclusive out-takes.