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Taskmaster The Podcast

Podcast · taskmaster.tv · GB · EN
Hosted by Ed Gamble

Taskmaster The Podcast, hosted by Ed Gamble, is the official companion to the Channel 4 comedy show Taskmaster. Each week it discusses the latest episode with a guest, including past contestants and Alex Horne. The feed holds 284 episodes released weekly, typically about 64 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Taskmaster The Podcast

Weekly companion to Channel 4's Taskmaster, with a highly rated, loyal comedy audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 682 ratings with a 4.9 average, indicating a committed listener base
  • Weekly episodes of roughly an hour follow each broadcast, giving sponsors a steady slot
  • Guests include comedians such as Armando Iannucci, Richard Ayoade and Nina Conti, drawing a comedy-literate audience
Best forentertainment and streaming launchessnacks and drinks targeting UK comedy fansbooks and merchandise
Watch forThe feed shows no existing sponsors, so brand fit and host-read approval should be confirmed first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy70%
Film and TV30%
Formats
co-hosted interview, episode recap discussion, best-of compilation
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 682 Apple ratings place the show in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band, with a 4.9 average and a weekly cadence from a broadcast-linked producer; the Podcast Index popularity of 9 and the show's age support the top of this band.
Audience asks aboutWho won the latest series and howWhich past contestants appear on the showWhat the tasks and results were in each episode
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom75%
🇺🇸 United States10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
No explicit flag is set in the feed and episode titles reference a comedy game show with no adult themes.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 89 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Armando Iannucci - Series 22 Ep.72026-10-151 h 6 min
Nina Conti - Series 22 Ep.62026-10-0856 min
Richard Ayoade - Series 22 Ep.52026-10-011 h 5 min
Isy Suttie - Series 22 Ep.42026-09-241 h 1 min
Lou Sanders - Series 22 Ep.32026-09-1753 min
Chloe Petts - Series 22 Ep.22026-09-101 h 4 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

This is the official Taskmaster podcast, hosted by former champion and chickpea lover, Ed Gamble. Each week, released straight after the show is broadcast on Channel 4, Ed will be joined by a special guest to dissect and discuss the latest episode. Past contestants, little Alex Horne, and even the Taskmaster himself will feature in this brand-new podcast from the producers of the BAFTA-winning…
Taskmaster The Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Taskmaster The Podcast

Taskmaster The Podcast is the official companion show to the Channel 4 comedy series Taskmaster, hosted by Ed Gamble according to the feed and the show's website. Each week, released after the broadcast, Gamble is joined by a guest to discuss the latest episode. Episodes are typically about 64 minutes long. The feed lists 284 episodes on a weekly cadence since October 2020.

Apple Podcasts shows 682 ratings with a 4.9 average, and the show is listed under Comedy and TV and Film. Listener figures are not published. Based on the rating count and cadence, we estimate between 5,000 and 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a verified figure. The audience is most likely UK comedy fans and viewers of the broadcast series.

The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is not currently running paid placements. A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. This suits entertainment, snack and drinks brands aimed at UK comedy fans.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Taskmaster The Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Taskmaster The Podcast

How much does Taskmaster The Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show and is not published.

What is Taskmaster The Podcast about?

It is the official companion podcast to the Channel 4 comedy show Taskmaster. Each week host Ed Gamble and a guest discuss the latest episode of the series.

How do I contact Taskmaster The Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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