Best Avalon Television Ltd Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 164. Paul Williams - TM NZ S1. Ep 3 58:47

5h ago58:47

58:47

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, musician and the NZ Taskmaster's Assistant - Paul Williams! Paul reveals how it felt to work with his brother Guy and why he assisted Angela in her sexy tree task. All of this and loads more! For all things TM visit Taskmaster.tv For the live experience visit taskmasterliveexperience.com Watch all of…

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42. Abi Clarke 55:35

5h ago55:35

55:35

It's Abi Clarke, comedian, Tik Tok sensation and viral bobbing-in-the-garden-with-parents superstar. Abi discusses her love of a plastercast of the female down-belows, her failed attempts to win back a man with Cherry Bakewells and Russell contemplates becoming a cheerleader. Abi is taking her solo show (Role) Model to the Edinburgh Fringe this Aug…

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Ep 163. Brynley Stent - TM NZ S1. Ep2 57:58

3d ago57:58

57:58

On this week's Taskmaster Podcast NZ Ed talks to the brilliant Brynley Stent! Brynley shines a light on Series 1 and gives her own rendition of the Libya song! Catch Brynley at The Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/brynley-stent-frigid/ For all things TM visit Taskmaster.tv For the live experience visit taskmasterliveexperience.com Watch …

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41. Jamali Maddix 59:43

7d ago59:43

59:43

He's a regular panellist on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, he gone done Taskmaster, he's a fabulous touring comedian and he's made some insane documentaries: Jamali Maddix is in the studio with Russell! Let's get straight to the meat and potatoes about this episode - there's a fantastic story about the time Jamali had his Megadrive confiscated by his Mu…

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Ep 162. Jack Bernhardt - TM NZ S1 EP.1 1:10:47

9d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

A new day and a new series of Taskmaster to discuss BUT this week we will be discussing Taskmaster New Zealand! That's right, your host, Ed Gamble is going back to the very beginning of the TM NZ journey with Series 1! This week to compare and contrast all things TM is uber fan, Jack Bernhardt. Jack and Ed discuss the difference in points scoring a…

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40. Maisie Adam 1:00:23

11d ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Hawk Tuah! You've got to listen to this thang! Comedian Maisie Adam is in the studio. You'll have seen her on A League of Their Own or Have I Got News For You perhaps. It's a wonderfully thoughtful and funny episode; covering inspirational teachers, Victorian pornography and the time Russell bought a magic wand. Oh, and in case you didn't believe i…

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Series 17 Best of #2 52:10

17d ago52:10

52:10

Join Ed Gamble as he revisits some of the most memorable moments from Series 17 of Taskmaster. Who can forget Joanne's pronunciation of Woodlice or the Live Task movie game? In other TM news we are excited to announce that very soon Ed will be covering the New Zealand Series of TM! That's right, the multiverse is never ending and we are all on boar…

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39. Kiell Smith Bynoe 58:58

19d ago58:58

58:58

From Ghosts, from Stath Lets Flats, from Sewing Bee it's Kiell Smith Bynoe! Kiell tells Russell about being trapped by some weird Scottish children, about the importance of massive birthday parties and the one feeling he would bottle and sniff forever... A lovely, jaunty episode that zips along and covers a good amount, only getting side-tracked on…

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Series 17 Best of #1 49:14

27d ago49:14

49:14

Join Ed Gamble as he revisits some of the most memorable moments from Series 17 of Taskmaster. Who can forget Sophie's slut dropping, Nick's costume or Steve's secret grape? Also of course Lou Sanders drops in! In other TM news we are excited to announce that very soon Ed will be covering the New Zealand Series of TM! That's right, the multiverse i…

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38. Joel Dommett 56:13

28d ago56:13

56:13

Does Joel Dommett have beef with Alan Titchmarsh? And how did Davina McCall make Joel cry? The answers are all in this week's Wonderbox! Joel and Russell sit down across a rather fetching table to talk about the things that makes Joel such a happy chap. It's a lot of fun and covers everything from pig orgasms to bogling. Have a listen. A really spl…

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37. Emmanuel Sonubi 59:19

1M ago59:19

59:19

How did Emmanuel Sonubi end up doing a shift as a bouncer in full drag? Emmanuel Sonubi brings his majestic legs and superb comedy into the studio and tells Russell about his gender reveal mistake and gives some handy tips on how to perform a slam dunk. Emmanuel has just finished his latest tour 'Curriculum Vitae' so you'll have to take our word fo…

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Taskmaster The People's Podcast with Special Guest John Robins 56:55

1M ago56:55

56:55

This week on the podcast Ed takes a break and we bring you Jenny Eclair and Jack Bernhardt from the People's Podcast! This week Jack and Jenny are joined by the Taskmaster king himself, John Robins! We hear a roundup of John’s stats, whether John was happy with his performance, why he still doesn't understand how green screens work, and what advice…

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36. Mo Gilligan 56:03

1M ago56:03

56:03

When did Mo Gilligan have a kick about with Rod Stewart and Madonna's son? And what's it got to do with his most precious items? It's all in this week's Wonderbox. Mo takes Russell on a ride through his life and it's full of fascinating tidbits: How to sell a suit, how to curate a perfect collection of trainers. Also in a wild Antiques Roadshow rip…

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Ep 161. Series 17 Winner S17 Ep.10 1:08:05

2M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

It's an exciting episode - Ed is joined by the winner of Series 17! The pair sit down and go through the proudest moments, biggest regrets, and every little detail in between - including why Guess the Age to Win the Wage feels so familiar... Thank you to everyone on Taskmaster for yet another wonderful series with many memorable moments, and big th…

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35. John Robins 59:17

2M ago59:17

59:17

The golfer and comedian John Robins has plonked his behind in the studio this week to wax lyrical about the things that light up his life. These things include the Wikipedia page of snooker machine (and human if we're getting technical) Ronnie O'Sullivan, and John's massive bag of ketchup and mayonnaise, without which he never leaves the house. It'…

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Ep 160. Kiell Smith-Bynoe - S17, Ep.9 59:37

2M ago59:37

59:37

This week Ed brings Kiell back onto the podcast to discuss this series' penultimate episode. They also discuss playing for Mae on Champion of Champions, why Kiell is suspicious about the prize tasks, which of Steve's tasks he had to look away from, and how Bart Simpson's Guide to Life might have helped Sophie. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://…

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34. Lou Sanders 57:32

2M ago57:32

57:32

Why is Lou Sanders moving to a farm in Portugal? What noise does Lou Sanders make when she snowboards? The answers are all in her Wonderbox, as well as how to have meaningful interactions with a cat. This is one of the most entertaining Wonderboxes to have been filled in a long time. You know who Lou is, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this far; …

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Ep 159. Sophie Willan - S17 Ep.8 52:59

2M ago52:59

52:59

This week Ed is joined by the Taskmaster treasure that is Sophie Willan! Sophie and Ed discuss episode 8, including slut drops, justice for Wolfie, flicking flans, and which fictional film character would make the best Taskmaster contestant. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster store for …

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33. Shabaz Ali 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

If you find influencers ridiculous, this is the episode for you. TikTok sensation Shabaz Ali spends his time finding their most ridiculous promotions and videos and rips the piss out of them from inside his burrito hoodie. Shabaz sits down with Russell to talk about the most insane things he’s seen online (a café for gourmet water? Sellotape roll a…

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Ep 158. Chris Ramsey - S17 Ep.7 56:29

2M ago56:29

56:29

No way, it's comedian, podcaster and TM star Chris Ramsey! Chris returns to the podcast to share some insight in to the current line up and in particular, his thoughts on the latest episode. Ed and Chris discuss the first time they saw Nick Mohammed live and why it left such a lasting impression on them both. For all the latest Chris Ramsey news vi…

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32. Joe Wilkinson 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

It’s only bloody Joe Wilkinson! The Cats Does Countdown people’s favourite is in the studio to chat about his struggles with his high-tech hoover, the beauty of watching online cooking videos and how to embrace middle-age. It’s packed full of wisdom and comedy which is kind of why podcasts exist. Joe’s acclaimed podcast (with David Earle) is called…

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EP 157. Paul F. Tompkins - S17 Ep.6 58:25

3M ago58:25

58:25

On this week's podcast Ed is joined by returning super fan, Paul F Tompkins! As well as being a comedian and podcaster Paul is a huge fan of all things Taskmaster and this week he shares all his thoughts on the current line up PLUS he and Ed discuss their thoughts on accepted impressions. For more info on Paul's live shows and podcasts visit paulft…

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31. Richard Herring 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Podcasting royalty Richard Herring is here! Richard commits his dearest items to the Wonderbox; his stone cairn (with an incredible story about the fine line between art and insanity), his manky old ventriloquist’s doll and his purged bollock. You want a fascinating account of the last forty years of British comedy? It’s here. You want to hear whic…

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Ep 156. Joanne McNally - S17 Ep.5 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

We are half way through Series 17 and this week Ed is joined by the brilliant Joanne McNally. Ed and Joanne discuss the pros and cons to not having watched much of Taskmaster before being a contestant and how she found being on a team with Sophie and John. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskma…

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30. Laura Smyth 58:31

3M ago58:31

58:31

Laura Smyth is a comedian who is going stratospheric, quick. She’s a brilliant performer with a wicked turn of phrase who’s going to be on all the shows and in all the theatres before you know it. Laura comes into the studio to fill her Wonderbox, and gives it both barrels. She talks about telling drunk lies to her kids and about the thrill of bein…

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Ep 155. Nick Mohammed - S17 Ep.4 1:03:54

3M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

This week Ed is joined by the brilliant Nick Mohammed! Ed and Nick get in to the nitty gritty of Epsiode 4 which includes a dot-to-dot task that involved some unexpected horses! Nick talks about the Series 17 WhatsApp group and why he loved being on a team with Steve. All of this plus an explanation on the thought process behind the Dracula costume…

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29. Russell Kane 58:36

3M ago58:36

58:36

Russell Kane joins Russell in an all-Russell Wonderbox. And it takes in so much; why English people have such trouble dancing with freedom, some serious advice on making home curry taste like takeaway curry and just so many fascinating little pockets of information and chatter in this one. A podcast that just keeps giving. Russell Kane has just set…

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Ep 154. Lou Sanders - S17, Ep.3 57:16

3M ago57:16

57:16

This week Ed is joined by the champion of series 8 and all around comedy legend, Lou Sanders. Lou and Ed discuss what it's like to watch their good friend John Robins compete on the show, as well as why Lou would like to be best friends with ALL the contestants... but not Mr. Blobby. Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes…

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28. Fatiha El Ghorri 59:57

3M ago59:57

59:57

Stand-up comedian Fatiha El Ghorri is in the studio to talk Russell through her Wonderbox offerings, including ramadan, baby fat and birds in the wind. It’s a fascinating chat that covers Moroccan family life, and what it’s like being a female Muslim comedian in the UK. It's a lot of fun; Fatiha doesn't hold back. Fatiha is currently working on her…

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Ep 153. Steve Pemberton - S17 Ep.2 55:47

4M ago55:47

55:47

This week Ed is joined by comedy loyalty, Steve Pemberton. As well as talking about his experience on Taskmaster, Steve shares which past contestant helped him decide to do the show AND how he felt about missing out on points in the egg task in Episode 1! Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmas…

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27. Seann Walsh 58:37

4M ago58:37

58:37

It's Seann Walsh! One of the most naturally talented comics of his generation, Seann tells us about choosing his flat so that he could still get to QPR while hungover. He explains why Blink 182 mean so much to him. And he reveals some of the people who were most helpful after the grisly business of Strictly. You want more Seann? You got it. He's to…

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Ep 152. John Robins - S17 Ep.1 1:13:15

4M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Taskmaster is back which means the podcast returns! To kick off the new Series Ed is joined by a current series contestant - John Robins! John talks through his process of approaching the tasks and explains how he made a record of them each day. We get some behind the scenes on both his and Nick's task day outfit and we find out what being on a tea…

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26. Sean Keaveny 1:05:41

4M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Beloved voice of radio Shaun Keaveny is this week’s Wonderbox guest and he chooses some belters to box up for posterity. Shaun tells some amazing stories; about being backstage with Dave Grohl, about his own band ‘Mosque’, and Russell and Shaun share memories about being the least cool people at BBC Radio 6 Music. Shaun has transitioned from radio …

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25. Paul Chowdhry 37:00

4M ago37:00

37:00

It’s Paul Chowdhry this week. The dead-pan British Asian comedy sensation sits down with Russell and selects some topics to chat about that vaguely might represent items for the Wonderbox if you look at them carefully in the right light. Paul tells a story about getting mugged whilst holding a gearstick, and Russell explains why acting up in school…

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