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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Oct 9, 2023 • 14min
Australia's World Cup Bidding War With Saudi Arabia
Wondering what's happening in the Middle East? Well, keep wondering. In this episode Charles and Dom debate whether or not Australia should bid against Saudi Arabia to host the FIFA World Cup, and what are the incredibly achievable criteria it takes to host? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2023 • 18min
The AI Ate My Homework
Charles presents his most News.com style segment yet. Meanwhile Dom realises that AI could become the catch all excuse for everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2023 • 17min
Why The World's Fastest Billionaire is Facing Jail
Charles and Dom gleefully recount the fall of the crypto FTX empire. Also stick to the end for an exclusive announcement on Chaser's Christmas merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2023 • 22min
Donald Trump's FIRST EVER CONSEQUENCE
Donald Trump faced court and was found guilty? Madness in the US Senate? Dom and Charles bring you up to speed on the latest news from the wild west that is America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2023 • 16min
Every Referendum Conspiracy DEBUNKED!
Dom has a list of all the most convincing conspiracy theories about The Voice Referendum that you need to hear to believe. WAKE UP SHEEPLE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2023 • 14min
Tinder's Weird New Elon-Musk-Style Update
Dom and Charles, self-titled champions of "the apps", give a breakdown on how Tinder has shot itself in the cock with it's new pay-to-creep update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2023 • 15min
Is The iPhone 15 Pro WORTH IT?
Every age has its Epic. Homer's Illiad, Dante's Divine Comedy, Priscilla Queen of the Desert - even these pale in comparison to the grand story of Dom's trek for the first iPhone. But, should he buy the newest one? Listen as he and Charles review Apple's iPhone 15, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2023 • 21min
Mike Pezzulo's Textual Chemistry | Senator Nick McKim
Secretary of Australian Department of Home Affairs, Mike Pezzulo, has played the game of thrones, and was winning up until now. Charles and Dom are joined by Greens' senator Nick McKim who says he needs to get the sack. WARNING: Episode contains nerdy references to Lord Of The Rings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2023 • 22min
Wallabies' Coach Needs To Go | Peter FitzSimons
Author, journalist, and ex-Wallaby Peter FitzSimons joins Dom Knight all the way from Lyon where Australia's beloved rugby union side just got smashed by Wales. What does Fitz reckon needs to be done to resuscitate the team, before Australia hosts the rugby world cup in 2027? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2023 • 18min
Dictator Dan's Reign Of Terror Is Over | Sami Shah
Dictator Dan has ceded power! The communist nightmare is over! Dom Knight is joined by leader of the Victorian rebellion, Sami Shah to unpack the historic news of a man who decided to quit while he was ahead - like a total fool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
