Transformative Taskmaster

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Transformative Taskmaster Ep 16 | Taaaskmaaaster. | ep19e04 Debrief

29/05/2025 /

This week, the tasks were chaotic (okay, even more chaotic than is normal), raisins appear again for some currant business hehe, and Jason spends 52 minutes feeding raisins to a lamp. TK and Lewis are back to talk tiptoes, tasers, and Greg being a terrible, terrible tease.

  • Greg kicks off the ep by suggesting a Squid Game crossover. Honestly? Sure.
  • Prize task highlights: Rosie’s lyre (excellent), Mat’s “Mummy!” (deserved better than 2 points, we feel), and Jason’s subtle “your mama/mum” joke.
  • The wetsuit task: tiptoes, wrist-zappers, and Stevie screaming “jackpot!” at a pile of dismembered mannequin limbs, for some reason.
  • Alex stripped down to skull socks and Greg-mandated black pants. It’s been a while since we saw those Lovely Legs, Sir™.
  • Fatiha declares, “These swans are sick.”
  • Greg threatens to pull his trousers and pants down, “right now” if he’s wrong. He is. He doesn’t. Boo!
  • More mysterious letters turn up under the table.
  • Mat misunderstands the wetsuit task entirely. Poor lad.
  • “Mosquemaster”, featuring TK whipping out a genuinely magnificent British accent!
  • The liar task ends in full classroom meltdown. Greg: “Sit the fuck down!” Jason: “What’s gonna happen when we graduate?”
  • Fatiha wins three tasks in a row and nearly takes the episode. Dark horse vibes confirmed.
  • Greg and Alex link to break chaos: butter, marigolds, and implied kink. Has TK already written the fics? Duh!
  • Bonus discussion: disability accommodations on TM, Lewis’s kibble-infested subwoofer, TK’s walnut-infested Prius, and why Jason might just be Nish Kumar?!

General links / refs:

Bird Watching Watching by Alex-My-Dad-Likes-Birds Horne
Taskmaster Series 19 Outtakes Part 1
Decisions by The Horne Section
Channel 4 (justly!) calls Greg out on refusing to drop his trousers and pants.
The Vine (remember those?) TK was embarrassed about bringing up…
Creepy Doll by Jonathan Coulton

TK’s link-to-break-inspired fics from this episode alone:

Butter Me Up by LadyJekyll
Do Our Thing by LadyJekyll
Promises to Keep by LadyJekyll

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Transformative Taskmaster Ep 15 | That’s the Power of TV (Mark Brown)

27/05/2025 /

Saxophonist, songwriter, and one-sixth of The Horne Section, Mark Brown joins TK to dive into the band’s musical mayhem.

Highlights include:

  • Edinburgh jazz gigs, postgrad hangovers, and Alex Horne beatboxing at Ronnie Scott’s.
  • Mark’s giant baby Leo the Rottweiler-Poodle nearly chews a saxophone slider to death live on mic.
  • Sax > clarinet > flute. Mark tried, but flutes just aren’t it.
  • Horne Section musical? Mark says yes please.
  • Imogen Heap’s studio = dream setup. Grammy shelf included.
  • Makeup and hair: minimal. Except for that glam shoot for “Shit Show” – choreographed by Mark’s mates!
  • Being a fictional version of himself? Mark says he’s just playing “Grumpy Mark.” Zero acting required.
  • Mark talks Horne Section tattoos (planned but un-inked), his singing journey, and the band’s musical growth.
  • Funniest Taskmaster memory? Getting drunk with Joe before playing “Midnight”.
  • Secret dream? Learning Irish folk music properly on guitar. Mark wants in on pub sessions.
  • Thirst traps on the socials? Fully approved by Mark.
  • The Horndle quiz game was filmed in one night – because of course Alex already had 100 games prepped.

Horne Section songs discussed:

Movie THS featured in, uh, briefly?

Band Mark plays in:

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The Been Perceived Club Taskmaster fanfic mentions ep 11

Transformative Taskmaster Ep 14 | By Daddy Greg himself. (Being Perceived Club)

20/05/2025 /

This week on Transformative Taskmaster, we’re cracking open the fanfic archives and reliving the sheer chaos, joy, and occasional existential dread of Being Perceived™ by Greg and Alex. That’s right, we’re talking about the elite group of fic writers whose works have been name-dropped, quoted, or lovingly roasted.

Whether it was on live TV, in outtakes, or even on late-night American talk shows (hello, Seth Meyers), these lucky (or perhaps deeply cursed?) writers found themselves hurled into the spotlight in the most surreal way imaginable.

In this ep, you’ll hear from:

  • Me! (LottaSoup) — a South African in a radiology waiting room, whispering secrets to teddy bears and reeling from Greg Davies saying “Daddy’s Little Screamer” out loud.
  • TK (LadyJekyll) — our fearless host, who wrote The Jester and the King, which Greg literally read from on Seth Meyers while the rest of us tried not to explode.
  • Vivs (PandaRoboto) — a Brazilian fan whose fic was name-dropped just hours after a truly chaotic life moment.
  • UnquietSpirit — on the surprise (and slight concern) of having Alex name a deeply… niche… fic as his “current favourite.”
  • Trillion_G — who was name-dropped on Seth Meyers but almost missed it because we were all too busy losing our minds.

Plus AO3 collections, fic-tag regrets, and what happens when/if Alex actually reads the summary. Brace for secondhand delight and/or mortification, and dive into one of the strangest, most validating clubs in the TM Universe.

Come Perceive Us Too!

The Been Perceived Club Collection on AO3

Daddy’s Little Screamer by LottaSoup

The Jester and the King by LadyJekyll

I wanna ruin our friendship by PandaRoboto

A big boy like you by unquietspirit

Big Strong Hero by Trillion_G

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Transformative Taskmaster Ep 13 | Suck on that. | s19e03 Debrief

20/05/2025 /

Three episodes in and somehow Mat Baynton has won all three. We don’t know what timeline we’re in anymore, but we’re here for it. This one had live task chaos, disqualifications galore, and a Horn(e)y French horn!

  • Rosie brought in a framed photo with a tiny sex curtain.
  • Fatiha offered… an orange? Jury’s still out on that one.
  • Jason found a moustache and flirted with the cheese phone lady.
  • Everyone failed the cape/cushion task. Everyone.
  • Rosie fully wiped out. Like cartoon-level fall. Glorious.
  • Jason panic-threw pillows. At the ground. Why.
  • Mat wormed across the lawn… then moved the bin. Instant disqualification.
  • Live task chaos that ended with Alex going full “grumpy dad” mode and yelling at everyone.

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Transformative Taskmaster Ep 11 | Alex likes to be called a good boy. | s19e02 Debrief

20/05/2025 /

Welcome back to another post-episode ramble, where we mostly screamed about the outtakes (hello?? we were FED) and also, technically, discussed Episode 2 of Series 19. Let’s be honest, the real main event was that outtake of Greg whispering… things… to Alex. If you haven’t seen it yet, pause everything and run to YouTube. We’ll wait.

Also featured this week:

  • Hand-feeding Alex like a bird.
  • Stevie soaking Alex mid-task, continuing his long-standing tradition of getting unexpectedly wet.
  • Matt winning again despite his whole “I suck at this” energy. Boy, we are confused.
  • Jason’s safe-cracking skills being foiled by dead batteries and possibly too much force.
  • Two piss mentions and one bucket fire. Pretty standard.
  • Jason yeeting a lid hard enough to bruise Alex (if Linda hadn’t taken the hit).
  • Also Jason: nearly breaking his studio chair every 5 seconds.
  • Americans trying to understand snootiness

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Transformative Taskmaster Ep 10 | Spoil me, daddy. | s19e01 Debrief

20/05/2025 /

Welcome to our little post-episode debrief for the Series 19 premiere of Taskmaster! We’re not here to do what Ed Gamble already did – go listen to the official pod for the play-by-play – we’re here to shout about the weird bits, the overlooked moments, and, of course, cylindrical little piglet lore.

In this rambling recap, you’ll get:

  • Podcast Cat made a dramatic appearance (and possibly jumped in the bath tub again).
  • The 12-step hygiene program: We demand lore!
  • Five-pint lunches: A cultural deep dive into UK/US teaching norms.
  • Sectioned lunch trays and the universal school dinner mystery.
  • The kinky table task: Those handprints? Suspiciously fanfic-ready.
  • Predictions for the series: Stevie for the win, Matt for emotional damage.
  • Ad break injustice: #JusticeForPlayfulWrestlingSessions

Also: bold wardrobe choices, a vinegar conspiracy, and how to correctly say “Alex’s and my playful wrestling sessions” under pressure (shoutout to Greg for grammar king energy).

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Transformative Taskmaster Ep 12 | Interstitial chubby bunny.

13/05/2025 /

This week’s episode is a love letter to the bits between the bits. TK chats with beloved community archivist Jazz (aka youmagnificentbeast on YouTube) to talk all things ad breaks, interstitials, and the glorious Taskmaster chaos that never makes it to… non-terrestrial-TV. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re missing, the answer is: a lot.

Jazz has lovingly compiled the cut ad break throwaways from UK, NZ, and Aussie Taskmaster into easy-to-binge compilations — because skipping them means skipping so much of the weird lore that makes this fandom so delicious.

In this ep, TK & Jazz cover:

  • Why the ad breaks matter – including The Kiss™
  • Jazz’s process of collecting & uploading these gems (with some spicy copyright woes)
  • What fans rewatch the most (spoiler: it’s the shippy stuff)
  • TK’s extremely controversial opinion that the interstitials from NZ & AU might just be superior (sorry, Alex)
  • And yes… Interstitial Chubby Bunny aka Paul Williams

And does Jazz nail Fact or Fanfic? (We’re not taking bets, of COURSE she does.)

Find Jazz on:

YouTube
Linktree

Fanworks mentioned:

The Final Score by WhenLifeGivesYouLemons
The Thing You’d Most Like To Give A Great Big Hug And Never Let Go by Illuminescence
A Real Taskmaster by LadyJekyll

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Transformative Taskmaster | Ep09 | Lewis | A little raccoon lad

12/05/2025 /

In this episode, TK is joined by editor Lewis for an entertaining chat about all things costuming and wardrobe on Taskmaster!

Join us for a glorious deep dive into the evolution of Greg Davies’ regal looks, Alex Horne’s journey into becoming a “scruffy raccoon lad,” and some standout contestant fashion moments.

If you’ve ever wondered why Alex’s trousers never fit, what contrast lapels are, or just how many Casio watches one man can own, then this is the episode for you!

They talk about…

  • How the team nailed Greg’s look (almost) from day one.
  • The progression of Alex’s ‘scruffy sidekick in progress’ look
  • Shoes! Watches! Cufflinks, oh my!
  • Some standout contestant looks from the show – we see you Fern
  • Final episode outfit themes like Series 15’s Beatles suits
  • Boiler suits
  • Paul Williams winning hearts in his white tux

We also play a new game! Enjoy Guess the Plot!

Fanworks mentioned:

Spaceship Greg by Illuminescence
Lust and Pride by LadyJekyll
The Revenge of Blue Ted by LottaSoup
Taskmarkets Trilogy by MadameQuagmire

Other links:

The Guardian article
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Transformative Taskmaster | Ep08 – Jonah | The country of London

29/04/2025 /

In this ep, TK and Jonah have a cozy fireside chat about… stuff! They delve into the ooooooooold days of fanfic (guys, like before LiveJournal, before fanfiction.net, WAY before AO3, – what…?!) Apologies, Gen Z, none of this is going to mean anything to you.

He talks about how he discovered Taskmaster, how he got sucked down into the fanfic ferrethole, and what it’s been like as a relatively new fan.

He talks about his interactions with the ‘Group Chat’, and the inspiration behind some of his fanfic works. This particular author would like to point out that she had nothing, absolutely NOTHING, to do with the Greg/Richard Osman fic.

Find Jonah on Ao3:

key_to_start

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Artwork by Koom

A Striking Similarity to an Owl Dropping by Illuminescence

Spaceship Greg by Illuminescence

Show Them How Much I Love You by Elixir_if_I_wanna:

The Jester and the King by LadyJekyll

Alex on Catsdown (gifset by fofi42)

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Transformative Taskmaster | Ep07 – Joe Auckland from the Horne Section

22/04/2025 /

Buckle up guys because this week’s pod has a whole lot going on!

In the first part, TK talks with Joe from the Horne Section. (Expect to learn a lot about trumpets. Like, a lot.) They chat about…

  • What’s it like appearing in an episode of Taskmaster, especially with none other than Jenny Eclair!
  • Trumpets
  • The Horne Section TV Show, and how it goes playing a semi-fictionalised version of yourself.
  • Trumpets
  • Is Joe’s magic head… real? And how often does he get recognised by fans?
  • Are there any concrete plans for a Horne Section US tour?
  • The best gifts he’s received from fans.

Find out…

  • How Joe will do in the Rapid Fire Questions Game!
  • Even more about trumpets.
  • If Joe were to get a tattoo, what would it be of? (His answer is extremely interesting.)
  • How Alex tests their improv skills to the limit.
  • And yes, you guessed it, trumpets.

Whoa but hang on, someone’s taken over the podcast! It’s none other than our awesome editor and tech-wizard, Lewis!

TK tells us a story. (Not that kind, at least, not yet…)

Learn about how this silly little podcast came to be, what inspired it, and get some incredible behind-the-scenes deets! Ever wanted to know what it’s like recording a podcast with the Horne Section? (Spoiler alert: a lot more technically stressful than you might expect, yikes.)

They talk about the collaborative effort of a number of people in making this happen, and how the episode with Alex Horne came to be. We dispel some potential misunderstandings around that… it’s Tricky Territory guys, and we knew that. But we promise, we really didn’t ambush him. He was all in, for reals.

Horne Section Links:

Blessings – Joe’s favourite song he’s written.
Groupies – because that’s amusing in the context.
Chris Hoy – TK’s fave!
The Horne Section podcast
TK’s episode on the podcast

Other links:

Tim Key’s audiobook, The Incomplete Tim Key, which Joe played on!

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