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.
Episodes
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Sep 18, 2024 • 19min
The APEC Stunt's 17th Anniversary | Julian Morrow
Back when we did our WAR STORIES mini-series, Charles and Dom caught up with Julian Morrow to reflect on the infamous APEC stunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2024 • 18min
The Naked Struth
Dom and Andrew get excited for the upcoming Spencer Tunick nude photoshoot in Brisbane. Meanwhile, Charles is sick so Dom spills some hot gossip from their days in high school together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2024 • 17min
Can CIA Assassins Be Trusted?
Donald Trump has survived yet another attempt on his life. This brings Dom and Andrew to the conclusion that the CIA either isn't very good at protection from assassins, or conducting secretive assassinations themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2024 • 21min
Clive Palmer vs Australia
Dom unpacks Clive Palmer's lawsuit against Australia that could cost everyone in the country $11K. But first, Charles has an impressive medical announcement that explains why his face looks the way it does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2024 • 17min
Australian Made (In China)
After getting spooked about the incoming war with China, Andrew Hansen puts together a list of his luxuries that he and Dom will need to prepare to go without. Stock your mushrooms now, folks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2024 • 26min
US Debate Special: Let Them Eat Canines | David Smith
Hours after the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris finished, Dom Knight and David Smith (Associate Professor of American Politics and Foreign Policy at USYD) give it a full breakdown.To listen to PEP, Dr Dave's podcast with Chas, click here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2024 • 19min
Albo's Battle Of The Bans
Andrew an Charles are confused by Anthony Albanese's decision to ban children from social media, and investigate other weird bans from around the world to get a better idea of what may have inspired the Prime Minister to do such a thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2024 • 16min
A Heartfelt Reunion | Charles and Dom
Charles and Dom enjoy a heartfelt reunion as they record together for the first time in months. Dom updates Charles on the Coalition's argument that Jetstar should be sold-off by the government. Plus Charles shares where on earth he's been. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2024 • 23min
Save King Island Cheese
Andrew and Charles mourn as pillar of Australian society has fallen. The divine dairy brand that is King Island cheese has undergone a shock closure, so it's time for The Chaser to step in and save it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2024 • 24min
'Tis Butter Scratch
In honour of Australia's current butter shortage, Charles Firth participates in a brand-new quiz by Andrew Hansen on the unusual things there have been shortages of around the world. One thing we are at no shortage of, it's quizzes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
