Its available for free on YouTube also (at least in the US)
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I'd suck Greg Davies cock. It's important you all know
Now they need to cone up with a suitably weird US pronunciation for Taskmaster, like making an entire breakfast, lunch and dinner out of the last syllable in “Monty Python”.
This has been a regular in house for many years, and will be to come
Anyone who hasn't seen taskmaster is in for a treat. It perfectly encapsulates how stupid we, as people, are and how ingenious we are, and mixed with a bit of "let's just fuck with people". The bit about Josh Widdicombe counting baked beans in a can brightens my day every time it pops into my mind.
Anyone looking for something similar to Taskmaster I'd recommend Game Changers. It has the same "let's fuck with people" vibe.
I think Game Changers is the only real US answer to UK panel shows. I want more of them. I think some other exists; they do not show up a ton in any of my feeds or circles.
I've adored it. I found out about it from sibling who found out about it when they started uploading full episodes to YouTube.
It's just really funny silly things with some real heartwarming shit as well. I also have enjoyed the Australia and New Zealand ones as well. I tried to watch some of the non English speaking ones, but subtitles do not do it justice for my brain, alas.
Also! Close to my heart! Rosie and seeing someone with cerebral palsy! Amazing!!
I agree with the original Taskmaster, it's brilliant. But I never found a connection to the Australien or New Zealand version. Greg Davis and Alex Horne are missing in these and they are the ones that make every contestant so funny.
A close second for me, as a great moderator team, would be Rose and Mike.
there is not another equivalent anywhere on the planet to Greg, try as they might to find one. the advantage the UK had was not only being first, but also Greg having been a staple of comedy already really let them just do whatever the hell they wanted.
the AU version is good but the thing that we fast forward through is the intros, it feels like the network it's on just didn't trust them enough to let it just be completely off the rails (eg, the spirit of the show) and it suffers as a result.
While I prefer the UK version, the Australian show has my favorite Taskmaster moment ever: Concetta Caristo vs the vertical bathroom scale:
Aw. Not available in my country. Bullshit
VPN
I don't use one. Not worth it for the odd YouTube video lol
It's a great show, and there is a great amount of content. 19 seasons from UK taskmaster, and also some other Versions (I think us, nz, but they aren't as good in my opinion)
US doesn't exist. Don't tell anyone the US version exists. They never cast Lisa Lampanelli as a contestant.
Disagree about NZ, though. I love both the versions in New Zealand and Australia. Hard to beat a lot of the original but I'm following several of the comedians now
US doesn’t exist. Don’t tell anyone the US version exists
I think Greg and Alex went on a few radio programmes talking about how the adverts and stuff pushed their format more differently than they wanted. Like the prize task and stuff were rushed. Alex said if they do it again, they'd like to be approached by US networks rather than go hunting for it themselves.
Also, they'd also make it with Greg and Alex rather than having a US host and Alex.
I think most fans said that it was obvious that in the UK format that Greg is the boss (yes we all know Alex is). However in the US format it was evident that Alex was the boss.
Personally, I would love to see a Conan O'Brien and Jordan Schlansky(sp?) or Andy Richter combination. I can see Conan just chewing up the scenery. Jordan being overly pedantic and Conan chastising him and making him break.
I heard similar but with a few different things:
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not just the commercial breaks but the episode length in general. They got a 30 minute time slot instead of 60 and with commercials that's only 22!
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if they did it in the US, Alex would not be the assistant
I'm a fan of the people you mentioned and I know Conan got brought up a lot on the TM subreddit but I just don't see it. He's chaotic as hell and the TM is traditionally quite stoic (making the outbursts all the funnier). He'd make an INCREDIBLE contestant but his brand isn't serious enough to take Greg's place IMO
I think this is last one that I've seen but opinions change over time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnNPcUeL9Mc
I just rewatched a bit and I think he says it would be: "him and Greg" OR two American hosts. So we're both correct! :)
He’s chaotic as hell and the TM is traditionally quite stoic
I know what you mean. I'm thinking late night Conan just sitting in the chair cracking wise. I think he has the ability to sit in that chair and take it both serious and ridiculous and play it off well. I also love his interplay with his co-hosts.
He’d make an INCREDIBLE contestant
I also agree he'd be the best contestant because he loves playing for the camera and he's obviously very smart so it'd be gold.
his brand isn’t serious enough to take Greg’s place IMO
As we said, I disagree but we both love Taskmaster and Conan so it's not a big disagreement :). Who do you think would honour the US Taskmaster seat in your opinion?
I've been talking to my friend about this ever since you replied because I had no good suggestions lol
Don't have a definitive answer but here's a couple that made us both say "I could see that!":
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Bill Burr
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David Spade
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Paul F. Thompkins
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Nathan Fielder
Weird list, I know. My top pick is Fielder so I'll give you the pitch:
Nathan Fielder lacks the "power" of Greg/Tom/Jeremy but he makes up for it in a different way. While Greg might intimidate you with his presence, Nathan is an expert on pushing people with shame. Sure, most contestants would win in a fist fight....but when he's in serious mode, people listen.
I specifically am thinking back to the first episode of Nathan For You when the woman accurately guessed the yogurt flavor and he doesn't back down in trying to make her admit she's eaten poop.
We also briefly discussed TM assistants and the frontrunner there is Zach Woods
I don't know if Bill Burr would be any good at this, but I love Bill Burr so I want to see him in everything! I think his scoring would be hilarious because he's so "frank" and he'd make the scoring just absolutely hilarious. I can already hear, "what the f__k was that? how can I give you a point for that? geezus!"
David Spade is versatile, I think he can do a Taskmaster but definitely a different style than Greg Davies.
I've never heard of Paul F. Thompkins before but I just watched a clip and I can definitely see him as a Taskmaster.
Nathan Fielder ... hmm ... I've never seen him. I just watched a clip. I think I need to watch Nathan For You now, however, I think he'd make a better Taskmaster's assistant than Taskmaster?
Zach Woods would make a good TM assistant for sure!
I personally don't think Bill Burr would be great but we were really struggling to make a list. I think he'd be an awesome contestant because he shines when he's annoyed
I had to sell my friend on Fielder but he came around. All the TMs I've seen have had their own style so I was thinking of who could bring a new spin on it. His schtick is the awkward guy but my favorite parts of the show were usually when he's the awkward, serious, and determined guy. Something about his delivery puts people on the spot in ways I haven't seen before. I don't think he'd be a great assistant because his persona is NOT self aware.
I can't think of any American comedians with that same "big guy" energy who aren't douchebags. If TJ Miller wasn't a piece of shit, I think he could pull it off
Yeah, I watched nz and didn't mean to say that it is bad, just not as good.
Jason is the only reason I'm watching season 19. Its such a good concept for a show that could be so chaotic. And then its just a bunch of the most boring tame Brits ever.
You serious? I love Stevie and Faithia (sp) too. They're awesome and make Jason crack up too. I think the whole cast is awesome this series although obviously Jason is a gem to watch.