Firstly, real life Alex is so different in a way but what a lovely person. I'm sure more will comment but Taskmaster and other Brit panel shows SAVED many an American during the pandemic and I will forever be grateful.
I've never understood why Americans find our TV so enjoyable especially panel shows, yet it seems difficult for American TV networks to make it work. Like many I couldn't understand how comedy central screwed up the us version of taskmaster. I am enjoying you hignfy on CNN, tho that's a strange place for it to surface
@@kriss_b personally, the biggest draws to your panel shows (and comedy in general) are the quick/dry wit, surrealism, and willingness to be the butt of a joke. we rely on (rather, the networks love) really hammy, jokey comedy that doesn't play well with being quick, awkward, or amicably rude, so if there's not a precedent or monetary incentive (such as for our office and now all of its copycats) it will just never air. plus, y'all do 'smart' tv way better than we do; you have actual quizzes and, as much as i love jeopardy or wheel of fortune, have more fun & varied game shows. if i'm being completely honest, i'm _shocked_ that our hignfy turned out alright (though i think that's mostly down to the great casting)
@@kriss_b Agree with Brad. Most American comedians do not fall into the "wow, smart" category. And pre-pandemic, most did not get along. There was no win for comedians or audiences to squeeze together a group that can't make a quick joke and is not willing to be the butt of a joke themselves.
Can I just say, it wasn’t just Americans who found solace in TM during Covid. Dutchie, here (and current long-Covid sufferer, 2,5 years in and going…). I Fell in love with it at that time, too and it’s still my happy place on UA-cam.
Alex Horne is one of those people who most likely won't get the recognition he absolutely deserves during his lifetime, but who's impact and legacy will be incredibly long lasting. Task Master is one of the most infintely re-watchable shows ever made, and I am 100% convinced people will still be watching it in 50 or 100 years time, and by then Alex will be recognized at the kind-hearted and soft-spoken genius he truly is.
There's a recent article where he talks about being angry for the first time in 30+ years, because of the vitriol levelled at Rosie Jones, just for being cast in the most recent season; Alex really does seem like a good egg! (Parasocial relationship notwithstanding; and fully ready to withdraw that if we find out he is an @sshole!)
The fact he so obviously cares about the wellbeing of everyone and that nobody feels excluded is so heartwarming. I was surprised to hear him talk about neurodiversity, gotta love little Alex Horne.
Can I just say, as a musician the Horne Section is hilarious because the musicians are telling musical jokes. It's not just funny lyrics over an incongruous genre. Often the best music solos you end up laughing, because they set up expectations to then pull the rug on you. They overlap into the comedy world more than they might think - it's just in a different language
I find everything about Taskmaster is completely positive. If I had found this show after my husband died 8 years ago, I honestly feel it would have helped me so much. Like many people, sleepless nights, you'd find me watching and just screaming wih laughter The best fun ever!
I'm having a lot of struggles right now (mostly in my professional life, which are leaking badly into my personal). The laughs that TM have been giving me have really helped, so I want to thank them for helping. When I need a smile, I rewatch the task where they had choreograph a dance to a cell phone ring. The commitment that Alex shows to these ridiculous tasks are what make me smile the most.
I'm one of those people that Taskmaster helped through difficult times. Discovered it in 2020 when series 11 just started. And the innocence of it all, the childlike joy someone like Charlotte Ritchie displayed while riding an e-bike or an e-scooter... yeah, that definitely helped me keeping my mental health in check. Like, my mind was telling itself: "hey, there are still good things out there".
That was lovely, thank you. We've been to the Taskmaster/comedians football at Chesham where you can see he genuinely is a most excellent human and equally highly regarded by fans and colleagues.
Taskmaster is a magical show. The brilliance is in the mix of personalities and backgrounds and their transition, thru series tasks into being fully engaged with the show spirt. Their moments of genuine, unscripted behavior and natural reactions to events is so revealing of small bits of their personality. Thank you.
"Were not going to run out of children....I think...." Fantastic interview! Such good questions, and the fact that you've been after this for so long, clearly didn't just write some questions in a few weeks after booking the appearance, this was so well done. Taskmaster has become a personal hobby, as someone who enjoys creating games and such, after leaving a job at a summer camp, the format is so perfect, I've done it with friends several times now, and I'm so grateful for Alex creating and making this what it is!
What a great comment, thank you for saying so, I take great pride in being a good interviewer and making my guests feel safe and comfortable enough to open up to me. Love to see you’ve brought it into your real life too
Great interview, Alex seems like a genuinely nice person & it takes a skilled interviewer to let that come out. I hope more people send the elevator down for you. Thank you!
That was a great interview, and rare to hear so much behind the scenes stuff! I would also argue you got a couple of scoops in there.... Kevin Bridges almost signed up, and a strong chance he will be in future ones.
Yes, we love TM here in North America. 💗Been a fan from day one. Thanks so much for posting to YT (saves us the trouble of torrenting). Keep up the good work!
We love this show! I only watch the British version (I am in Australia) as I find it to be with wittiest and most interesting version. One thing I have learned over the years is to not watch it whilst eating dinner!
Her whole shtick is being an utter airhead, so that's absolutely on brand and a blurb her agent would be proud to print. Love her on Cats does Countdown. The setting is kryptonite for her character, and gold for comedy.
i really enjoyed it , i'm thankfull you didn't give up in those 2 years,, and Alex is just lovely. It was a realy great relaxed interview, and even very professional :)
@peerprojectpod you continue bringing good content and encourage comments - apparently that kicks up the algorithm. 🤞this busy comment section helps - it put the content in front of me anyway. Good luck.
Thank you for sharing this. I have watched all 18 series, and am currently enjoying the Junior series and the NZ series. Much love to Alex, Greg and the crew! PS I love your Bluey tattoo❤!
I felt like Alex was reaching for the Arrested Development "Everybody gets a trophy" line (said by Gob), when he said "everyone gets a medal"; it was tonally so similar, and was already on my mind when he first started the point :)
@@peerprojectpod Oh you should, for sure; that, and "A Touch of Cloth" (near flawless "police procedural" parody, that's all-too-short at six total episodes, created by Charlie Brooker, who also created Black Mirror), are my top two most-densely-packed comedies, that I basically recommend to everyone. Aside from some briefly-reaching dated transphobia early on, Arrested Development's "offensive" stuff is satirical/self-aware, and usually pokes more fun at the (morally awful) characters, than any other groups. The writing's layered and callback humour is wonderful; it's one of those that even if you watch it closely, you will miss things that you will catch and appreciate more when you notice them in later re-watches. I've a full re-watch all ready to start again, myself; and will have to "get a stew going" in honour of Carl Weathers' recent death (that reference will also make sense when you watch Arrested Development)
I don’t think any entertainer or artist has any “responsibility “ beyond the product they’re putting out there, it’s never up to them how people take it into their hearts, the fan themself decides what something means to them, they can’t put responsibility back onto the creator. All the creator needs to do is acknowledge, appreciate be honoured that’s how someone feels…and I think Alex and the crew really do appreciate the fans. if it goes any further than that, you’re essentially opening the doors to accept somebody becoming an obsessive like the lady in Misery and blaming the creator.
Those jokes from Greg to Alex at the start, I think it clarifies that "anti-woke" stuff isn't welcome to the world of Taskmaster. Immediately swatting it down by showing how ridiculous it is. Good for a show where the idea is everyone having the same chance.
If he does eventually call time on the whole thing, I hope it's not until after it's run long enough to do a champion of champions of champions (which I guess would be series 25?)
Christopher Titus would be an interesting comic to be on task master. He went to the fringe in 2022 and I hoped he would've gotten more of a folloing from it.
I feel Gervais would bring a certain amount of negativity. It's like the casting of Frankie Boyle, they clearly knew how he'd be, and he was lovely, with the occasional dark moment :) He was like a naughty boy for a lot of it. I sense Gervais is too cynical, is all. Wouldn't embrace the joy and silliness.
America really does screw everything up, don't We? Lol 'Murica 🇺🇸 Cheers from the USA Oh and thank you for asking and Alex for explaining what tf happened with the US version. Been curious for years and now it makes sense ❤️🦅
Interesting how he draws the line on who is a comedian. Arguably Richard Osman, Alice Levine, Paul Sinha, Katherine Parkinson, the cast of Ghosts aren't comedians. It's a long list.
Interesting, I know Richard Osman and Paul Sinha are indeed stand up comedians, unsure of the rest though. Alice hosts a comedy podcast, Katherine is a comedy actor, same with the cast of ghosts. Maybe the term “comedian” can be interpreted in different ways?
@@peerprojectpod He also mentioned "or comedy adjacent." I feel like Claudia Winkleman could've done a whole series in that category, esp being a Would I Lie To You? legend. I assume she didn't have the time.
I'd love to be the first adult 'civilian' (Civvy?) contestant on the show! Neurodiverse, sporadically-filtered, odd imagination & often-unique problem solving abilities thanks to said neurodiversity (Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia). I think the show would be fab to help me be less shy, introverted and stage-frightened...
I don't think anyone should do another U.S. TM - American producers don't understand that we love British wit and most American comics are too in-your-face, crass and loud. The only one I'd ever want to see as an American taskmaster is probably Wanda Sykes.
The American taskmaster didn't work because it was super woke. I've watched the other series from other countries and enjoy them Immensely. I immediately noped out of the USA version.
I regularly say that I am not an “Interviewer”, and the conversations I have with people are exactly that, conversations. I will take on the feedback though, thank you
Firstly, real life Alex is so different in a way but what a lovely person. I'm sure more will comment but Taskmaster and other Brit panel shows SAVED many an American during the pandemic and I will forever be grateful.
I've never understood why Americans find our TV so enjoyable especially panel shows, yet it seems difficult for American TV networks to make it work. Like many I couldn't understand how comedy central screwed up the us version of taskmaster. I am enjoying you hignfy on CNN, tho that's a strange place for it to surface
@@kriss_b personally, the biggest draws to your panel shows (and comedy in general) are the quick/dry wit, surrealism, and willingness to be the butt of a joke. we rely on (rather, the networks love) really hammy, jokey comedy that doesn't play well with being quick, awkward, or amicably rude, so if there's not a precedent or monetary incentive (such as for our office and now all of its copycats) it will just never air. plus, y'all do 'smart' tv way better than we do; you have actual quizzes and, as much as i love jeopardy or wheel of fortune, have more fun & varied game shows. if i'm being completely honest, i'm _shocked_ that our hignfy turned out alright (though i think that's mostly down to the great casting)
What a great comment. Shows that TM is well and truly worldwide
@@kriss_b Agree with Brad. Most American comedians do not fall into the "wow, smart" category. And pre-pandemic, most did not get along. There was no win for comedians or audiences to squeeze together a group that can't make a quick joke and is not willing to be the butt of a joke themselves.
Can I just say, it wasn’t just Americans who found solace in TM during Covid. Dutchie, here (and current long-Covid sufferer, 2,5 years in and going…). I Fell in love with it at that time, too and it’s still my happy place on UA-cam.
Alex Horne is one of those people who most likely won't get the recognition he absolutely deserves during his lifetime, but who's impact and legacy will be incredibly long lasting. Task Master is one of the most infintely re-watchable shows ever made, and I am 100% convinced people will still be watching it in 50 or 100 years time, and by then Alex will be recognized at the kind-hearted and soft-spoken genius he truly is.
There's a recent article where he talks about being angry for the first time in 30+ years, because of the vitriol levelled at Rosie Jones, just for being cast in the most recent season; Alex really does seem like a good egg!
(Parasocial relationship notwithstanding; and fully ready to withdraw that if we find out he is an @sshole!)
I believe he will one day. I don’t think we’ve even seen the best of him yet
I hate that his character on TM is getting bullied by the TM, it always felt off to me. I know it’s intentional but his character deserves better.
The fact he so obviously cares about the wellbeing of everyone and that nobody feels excluded is so heartwarming. I was surprised to hear him talk about neurodiversity, gotta love little Alex Horne.
And I believe we all do :-)
Can I just say, as a musician the Horne Section is hilarious because the musicians are telling musical jokes. It's not just funny lyrics over an incongruous genre. Often the best music solos you end up laughing, because they set up expectations to then pull the rug on you. They overlap into the comedy world more than they might think - it's just in a different language
100% agree. It’s a real art
I find everything about Taskmaster is completely positive. If I had found this show after my husband died 8 years ago, I honestly feel it would have helped me so much. Like many people, sleepless nights, you'd find me watching and just screaming wih laughter The best fun ever!
Couldn’t agree more, a very wholesome show
I'm having a lot of struggles right now (mostly in my professional life, which are leaking badly into my personal). The laughs that TM have been giving me have really helped, so I want to thank them for helping. When I need a smile, I rewatch the task where they had choreograph a dance to a cell phone ring. The commitment that Alex shows to these ridiculous tasks are what make me smile the most.
It really does help. I have no idea why it does but it has helped so many people and it’s amazing to see
Alex is such a genuine dude, and so aware of the importance of kindness and humour in society. A real legend of the field. Great podcast!
Thank you very much for saying so
I'm one of those people that Taskmaster helped through difficult times. Discovered it in 2020 when series 11 just started. And the innocence of it all, the childlike joy someone like Charlotte Ritchie displayed while riding an e-bike or an e-scooter... yeah, that definitely helped me keeping my mental health in check. Like, my mind was telling itself: "hey, there are still good things out there".
100% just a wholesome fun show
That was lovely, thank you. We've been to the Taskmaster/comedians football at Chesham where you can see he genuinely is a most excellent human and equally highly regarded by fans and colleagues.
Amazing Sharon, that would have been a great experience
Use me as the “Alex Horne is a wonderful human” button
You were an excellent button
Taskmaster is a magical show. The brilliance is in the mix of personalities and backgrounds and their transition, thru series tasks into being fully engaged with the show spirt. Their moments of genuine, unscripted behavior and natural reactions to events is so revealing of small bits of their personality. Thank you.
Couldn’t agree more
"Were not going to run out of children....I think...."
Fantastic interview! Such good questions, and the fact that you've been after this for so long, clearly didn't just write some questions in a few weeks after booking the appearance, this was so well done.
Taskmaster has become a personal hobby, as someone who enjoys creating games and such, after leaving a job at a summer camp, the format is so perfect, I've done it with friends several times now, and I'm so grateful for Alex creating and making this what it is!
What a great comment, thank you for saying so, I take great pride in being a good interviewer and making my guests feel safe and comfortable enough to open up to me. Love to see you’ve brought it into your real life too
Great interview, Alex seems like a genuinely nice person & it takes a skilled interviewer to let that come out. I hope more people send the elevator down for you. Thank you!
That’s really really nice of you to say so! Thank you so much
Horne section is amazing
They really are, such talented musicians and comedians
That was brilliant! Great questions, and Alex as ever generous with his answers. Clearly your persistence over the last two years paid off!
Every message I was worried I’d frustrate him
That was a great interview, and rare to hear so much behind the scenes stuff! I would also argue you got a couple of scoops in there.... Kevin Bridges almost signed up, and a strong chance he will be in future ones.
I hadn’t considered that as a scoop, but you’re right, it could be
Omfg, he would absolutely kill
Great interview, keep going! 🎉
Thank you so much for this. I’ve never had a “super” before so thank you for being my first!
that was so wonderfully heartwarming!
Thank you for watching
What a class interview, was the first thing I've watched from the Peer Project and will 100% be watching more! Brilliant work.
Ah Bill, thank you very much for saying so, I really really appreciate that
same here!
This may be the best interview with Alex Horne ever
Genuinely one of the best comments! Thank you for saying so. I’m still working on my style but I appreciate you
Yes, we love TM here in North America. 💗Been a fan from day one. Thanks so much for posting to YT (saves us the trouble of torrenting). Keep up the good work!
You're the best!
Love to hear for Alex. Thanks for hosting him!
It was all my pleasure.
I am enjoying this interview so much, thank you!
Thank YOU!!!!
Great interview. I am in the U.S., and I absolutely love TM!
Thank you for being so kind
39:30 On Junior Taskmaster. People should stop claiming the participants are all child actors selected through agency.
I’ve never seen this alleged. But it’s clearly not the case
We love this show! I only watch the British version (I am in Australia) as I find it to be with wittiest and most interesting version.
One thing I have learned over the years is to not watch it whilst eating dinner!
This is very wise information
NZ also great, Aussie is ok but not as good for me
“In the first series, they all did well except for Roisin, and that wasn’t a surprise.”
Roisin is Greg’s friend right?
Her whole shtick is being an utter airhead, so that's absolutely on brand and a blurb her agent would be proud to print. Love her on Cats does Countdown. The setting is kryptonite for her character, and gold for comedy.
i really enjoyed it , i'm thankfull you didn't give up in those 2 years,, and Alex is just lovely. It was a realy great relaxed interview, and even very professional :)
What a very nice thing to say. Thank you very much
Excellent chat with Alex, he’s a real gentleman.
This needs many more views though.
Well done!👏
Thank you very much for saying so, how do we get those many more views though
@peerprojectpod you continue bringing good content and encourage comments - apparently that kicks up the algorithm.
🤞this busy comment section helps - it put the content in front of me anyway.
Good luck.
Thank you for sharing this. I have watched all 18 series, and am currently enjoying the Junior series and the NZ series. Much love to Alex, Greg and the crew! PS I love your Bluey tattoo❤!
Ah yay!!!! Thank you for noticing it, it’s my pride and joy
Good guest, i really admire his Brazilians
Have you seen his Brazilians?
I felt like Alex was reaching for the Arrested Development "Everybody gets a trophy" line (said by Gob), when he said "everyone gets a medal"; it was tonally so similar, and was already on my mind when he first started the point :)
Sadly I haven’t seen AD but I want to now. If I’d seen it maybe I would have gotten the reference ;-)
@@peerprojectpod Oh you should, for sure; that, and "A Touch of Cloth" (near flawless "police procedural" parody, that's all-too-short at six total episodes, created by Charlie Brooker, who also created Black Mirror), are my top two most-densely-packed comedies, that I basically recommend to everyone.
Aside from some briefly-reaching dated transphobia early on, Arrested Development's "offensive" stuff is satirical/self-aware, and usually pokes more fun at the (morally awful) characters, than any other groups. The writing's layered and callback humour is wonderful; it's one of those that even if you watch it closely, you will miss things that you will catch and appreciate more when you notice them in later re-watches. I've a full re-watch all ready to start again, myself; and will have to "get a stew going" in honour of Carl Weathers' recent death (that reference will also make sense when you watch Arrested Development)
Excellent interview - now holding on to hope for more Taskmaster in America!
Maybe one day
You did an amazing job here! Keep it up:)
Thank you so much!
Well done, mate! Great show. You earned a sub from me...
This is the best news :-)
I don’t think any entertainer or artist has any “responsibility “ beyond the product they’re putting out there, it’s never up to them how people take it into their hearts, the fan themself decides what something means to them, they can’t put responsibility back onto the creator. All the creator needs to do is acknowledge, appreciate be honoured that’s how someone feels…and I think Alex and the crew really do appreciate the fans. if it goes any further than that, you’re essentially opening the doors to accept somebody becoming an obsessive like the lady in Misery and blaming the creator.
I agree, but it is hard to shake that sometimes especially when it’s so passionate like TM fans
Great interviewing.
Two words and one of the best comments. Thank you for saying so. That’s very kind of you
Those jokes from Greg to Alex at the start, I think it clarifies that "anti-woke" stuff isn't welcome to the world of Taskmaster. Immediately swatting it down by showing how ridiculous it is. Good for a show where the idea is everyone having the same chance.
That’s the impression I got too. Greg does that with adverts too. The adverts pay them but Greg is like “watch them, don’t, I don’t care”
If he does eventually call time on the whole thing, I hope it's not until after it's run long enough to do a champion of champions of champions (which I guess would be series 25?)
It’s a great format that could keep going for a long time, even without Greg and Alex. It obviously wouldn’t be the same though
thats confirmed who is in the next series for me along with the lists ive seen it lines up with the hint
What was the hint?
One of the sponsorship spots on Alex’s jacket lining in last week’s episode had the initials of next series’ contestants on it.
@@bondfool oh dammit, we literally spoke about that too
I went into junior taskmaster not expecting to like it. I think it's been good so far.
It was fantastic the kids were great!
Alex is the GREATEST
I think that’s something everyone can agree on
@@peerprojectpodyou do brilliant interviews
@@johndenverfan thank you very much for saying so that’s so kind of you
Great interview!
Thank you very much for saying so
Christopher Titus would be an interesting comic to be on task master. He went to the fringe in 2022 and I hoped he would've gotten more of a folloing from it.
Oh there’s someone I need to look them up
49:09 'we had a lovely time' 🥹
Beautiful
What 2 or 3 years in the house are you talking about?
It’s amazing what people imagine.
🤷♂️
Great video 💜
Thank you very much
Great interview. I love TM. The New Zealand version is also great fun. Please don't waste your time on the US version again!
I don’t know Ian, given the fact that they have so much more experience as TV execs now, they could get it right next time
The only thing that would make this interview better is a background cat. I feel like every podcast needs a cat in it. :-)
Noted!!!
1:04 Paul Tompkins?
Oh interesting
Loved it
Thank you for saying so
Ruby Wax or Miranda Hart would be fabulous!
Oh Ruby Wax would be carnage
omg Stephen Merchant would be a dream. so glad he mentioned him and not Gervais
Stephen Merchant would be amazing
I feel Gervais would bring a certain amount of negativity.
It's like the casting of Frankie Boyle, they clearly knew how he'd be, and he was lovely, with the occasional dark moment :) He was like a naughty boy for a lot of it.
I sense Gervais is too cynical, is all. Wouldn't embrace the joy and silliness.
America really does screw everything up, don't We? Lol 'Murica
🇺🇸 Cheers from the USA
Oh and thank you for asking and Alex for explaining what tf happened with the US version. Been curious for years and now it makes sense ❤️🦅
I’m glad that I answered that question.
Interesting how he draws the line on who is a comedian. Arguably Richard Osman, Alice Levine, Paul Sinha, Katherine Parkinson, the cast of Ghosts aren't comedians. It's a long list.
Interesting, I know Richard Osman and Paul Sinha are indeed stand up comedians, unsure of the rest though. Alice hosts a comedy podcast, Katherine is a comedy actor, same with the cast of ghosts. Maybe the term “comedian” can be interpreted in different ways?
@@peerprojectpod He also mentioned "or comedy adjacent." I feel like Claudia Winkleman could've done a whole series in that category, esp being a Would I Lie To You? legend. I assume she didn't have the time.
@ there’s still hope
I'd love to be the first adult 'civilian' (Civvy?) contestant on the show! Neurodiverse, sporadically-filtered, odd imagination & often-unique problem solving abilities thanks to said neurodiversity (Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia). I think the show would be fab to help me be less shy, introverted and stage-frightened...
What a great idea. I asked him if he was ever doing a version with people who are minimally famous, to give me a shout. He said “you’re on the list”
At last the truth about task consultant role , after all Tim’s BSing on the taskmaster podcast 😂
I feel a lot of that is parody though. I’d love to know how he talked himself out of money though
I don't think anyone should do another U.S. TM - American producers don't understand that we love British wit and most American comics are too in-your-face, crass and loud. The only one I'd ever want to see as an American taskmaster is probably Wanda Sykes.
Oh now that’s something I hadn’t considered. That’s a great idea
What about Taylor Tomlinson, John Mulaney, Don McMillan? It all about choosing the right comedians.
20:00 but Alex, you had Richard osman in series 2!… moved away from comedians and comedy actors early days..
Comedy adjacent I believe the term he used
He IS very funny on panel shows and the likes, he's a smart and witty man.
The American taskmaster didn't work because it was super woke. I've watched the other series from other countries and enjoy them Immensely. I immediately noped out of the USA version.
I think a lot of people sis
Did!
I dont like Alex Horne sorry. 😅
(If you know you know)
Ahhhhhh, the perfect comment!!!
Interviewers, now dats talk way too much! No one is a good interviewer, these days.
I regularly say that I am not an “Interviewer”, and the conversations I have with people are exactly that, conversations. I will take on the feedback though, thank you