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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Nov 26, 2024 • 22min
Another Leo Puglisi Interview | Leo Puglisi & John Delmenico
As if Leo hadn't been on enough news shows in the last week, he's on ours too! Chaser editor John Delmenico interviews the 6News anchor to find out why this teenager hates teenagers being safe from bullies online. FOLLOW 6NEWS HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2024 • 23min
The Great Firewall of Australia | John Delmenico
Dom Knight is joined by Chaser editor John Delmenico to unpack everything we know about the Federal Government's under 16's social media ban. Unfortunately, "everything we know" gets exhausted pretty quickly, as it turns out there's a lot more being left to chance. BUY A COPY OF THE CHASER ANNUAL HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2024 • 16min
RFK-razy! | PEP
Chas was joined by David Smith and Richard Cooke in the most recent episode of PEP, where they discussed the appointment of RFK Jr. to the department Health and Human Services. Plus, Chas and Dave both share stories from when they were "addicted to carrots". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2024 • 10min
LIVE: Australian Podcast Awards 2024
Dom and Lachlan give a live blow-by-blow update of their experience at the prestigious Australian Podcast Awards. How do they go in their campaign to win Best Comedy? What is the limit on free beverages at the open bar? And most importantly, why do I have to edit this right now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2024 • 16min
The Oscars, But For Podcasts
In a self-indulgent special, Dom Knight is joined by Producer Lachlan as they celebrate the fact this very podcast is in the running for a podcast award. Find out who we are up against, who we paid off, and how low our expectations are in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2024 • 31min
Who’s Who In Trump’s New Zoo?
Dom is joined by Assoc Prof David Smith of the US Studies Centre at USYD and from the PEP podcast, to explain some of the cabinet picks Trump has made, and what he intends to do with people like Elon Musk, RFK Jr, and Matt Gaetz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2024 • 17min
The NEOM Is Coming
Ever wondered what the worst idea for a city ever is? Welcome to the NEOM.To lear more about Dom's book, and the upcoming Chaser Annual, why not attend Dom and Charles' book launch event at Gleebooks? More details on that event can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2024 • 15min
My Big Fat Albanese Wedding
With an election on the horizon, Albanese is going to need all the help he can get if he's going to try and lose this one. Thankfully, Dom and Charles have all the tips he needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2024 • 17min
The Flood Gaetz Are Open
Donald Trump has begun using his control of the House to appoint some totally normal people to his administration. Dom and Charles are inspired by Elon Musk's involvement in the US political machine, and ponder who Australia should appoint as 'Co-PM'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2024 • 18min
Department Of Government Elongency
Utopia have predicted it again! Dom and Charles are thrilled at the prospect of Elon Musk's appointment to the Department Of Government Efficiency. Not because this will improve government efficiency, but will make for excellent content. Plus, Charles has news on a new pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
