Taskmaster The Podcast Taskmaster The Podcast *Best of Series 20 - Part 2*
Nov 27, 2025
Join stand-up comedian Maisie Adam, known for her unique storytelling and 'the dip' references, along with fellow comics Mike Worsley and Phil Wang, as they dive into the hilarious moments from Series 20. They discuss why contestants wore pirate costumes in the finale and share memories, including hilarious costume mishaps and amusing interactions with the Taskmaster. Get insights into Phil's advice on studio comforts, the chaos of food-themed tasks, and some surprising contestant facts that will leave you laughing out loud!
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Offer Simple Reassurance Pre-Show
- Mike recounts DMing Phil with supportive, practical tips and reassurance before Phil's series, including that studio breaks can include a beer.
- He emphasizes being encouraging and offering simple comfort helps ease nerves going into filming.
Pirate Mutiny Surprise
- Maisie describes the contestants forming a WhatsApp group called the Swashbucklers to stage a pirate-themed mutiny against Greg's scoring.
- They all sourced costumes and surprised Greg by walking onto the studio floor dressed as pirates, delighting Maisie.
Toilet Scooter Stunt
- Anya brought a working “toilet scooter” to the prize task and rode it on camera, which the panel praised as genius and physical comedy.
- Ed notes Greg would love such a gadget because he enjoys slow, gadget-driven comforts.
