

The Chaser Report
The Chaser
Are you sick of news you can trust? For over 200 years, The Chaser has been the world's leading source of news you can't trust.The Chaser Report offers a satirical look at Australian and world news and culture, along with occasional confessions of parenting and business failures, the latter often involving an amusingly large number of unsold avocado pool toys.The show is hosted each day by two of the satirical comedy group’s co-founders, Charles Firth and Dom Knight, along with occasional cameos from more talented, less available Chaser colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 20min
The 25 Minute Work Week
Dom and Charles hold an international summit on how to boost productivity, and the solution isn't a measly "four-day work week", it's even better. ---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 2025 • 22min
From Rags To Slightly Nicer Rags
Charles is disappearing off to Edinburgh, and Dom points out the carbon impact of his billionaire-esque flight habits. Also, we get our admin on and read reviews, then make an announcement about our uploading consistency over the next month. Plus, Charles has a new audiobook he's listening to.---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2025 • 15min
Trump Lowers Unemployment To -1000%
In the face of statistics that reflect poorly on him, Donald J. Trump is taking a stand. Following the U.s President's logic, Charles and Dom start wondering what other numbers they can reject purely because they don't like them, like the vote count for the Logies, as a totally random example.---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2025 • 14min
Breaking Badelaide
Today Charles and Dom have a simple PSA to deliver to their dear listeners: "Don't take meth, it's an Adelaide thing to do." Plus, ChatGPT starts talking to Dom like a condescending school counselor and refuses to answer honestly if drugs are fun.---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 2025 • 13min
From A Protest To The Logies
This very special episode of The Chaser Report was recorded live at the Logies, immediately after Charles found out he lost because you didn't vote enough for him. Plus, Charles recounts the genuinely fascinating story of how he got from a protest to the Logies.--Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2025 • 17min
The Fast Train Out Of Sydney's Almost Gone
Inspired by the new fast train between Shanghai and Beijing, Charles and Dom demand it's time for Australia to build a fast train between Sydney and Melbourne. Sure, it may be a gamble of an infrastructure project, but maybe that's exactly how we afford it.---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2025 • 18min
Australia Needs a Fire Ant Tsar
Pauline Hanson was right! Australia is under attack by dangerous foreigners who want to take over the most beautiful part of our country, Southeast Queensland. But fear not, Charles and Dom are ready to knock their heads together and figure out how to stop these fiery insectoid foes.---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ VOTE OPTICS FOR A LOGIE: https://vote.tvweeklogies.com.au/Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2025 • 21min
One Small Step For Queensland-kind
Avid astronomer Dom Knight has incredible news about how Queenlanders are pushing into the final frontier. Meanwhile, Charles shares his solution for reviving the Australian space program, as well as an unlikely cure for multiple sclerosis.---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ VOTE OPTICS FOR A LOGIE: https://vote.tvweeklogies.com.au/Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 2025 • 13min
One Step Forward, 3000 Steps Back
Dom has entered the podcast with some "monumentous" news that's sure to put a spring in your step. It turns out Charles' personal trainer is a total hack. Plus, our professional hosts have one of their famous During-The-Podcast meetings. ---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ VOTE OPTICS FOR A LOGIE: https://vote.tvweeklogies.com.au/Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2025 • 21min
Welcome Back Ansett | WTTF
In a blast from the past that nobody asked for, Ansett has returned in the form of an AI travel agent website. Charles and Dom put the new Ansett site to the test and ponder what other old defunct Aussie brands they can rehash for cash.---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ VOTE OPTICS FOR A LOGIE: https://vote.tvweeklogies.com.au/Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO’s Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.