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 23, 2024 • 15min
The Price Is Shite
As the ACCC launches a lawsuit against Coles and Woolies for alleged price gouging, we rub it in Charles' that he predicted nothing would come of the inquiry into the supermarkets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2024 • 18min
Charles Is First To Call The US Election
The man who never tires of reminding us that he correctly called Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 through some fluke of chutzpah, Charles Firth, is ready to announce the winner in 2024. Hint – it’s all about the impact of the Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, Mark “Black Nazi” Robinson. But will he help Kamala Harris or hurt her? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2024 • 31min
The ABC's Worst Nemesis | John Delmenico
Back in February, we forced The Chaser editor John Delmenico to watch all four hours of ABC's Nemesis program. This experiment, though unethical, did provide many helpful findings — like why it's funny to make interns do things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
