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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Jul 25, 2023 • 20min
Dutton Bribes for Australia's Trust
Has Peter Dutton finally done the hard work he needed to do to secure the Prime Ministership? Meanwhile, Elon Musk is changing the name of Twitter to WHAT? NOTE: This episode is so good that we had to worsen the audio quality for fear that our audience develop high standards of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2023 • 19min
The Crypto-Bro Who Tried To Buy Nauru
Dom brings you an update on Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto 'altruist' who wanted to buy Nauru. Meanwhile Charles is still reeling from Australia's Ashes success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2023 • 17min
WAR STORIES: Pranking the PM | Craig Reucassel
It's bare minimum Monday, so here's a throwback! Craig Reucassel joins Charles and Dom to reminisce on the times they pranked John Howard and Mark Latham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2023 • 20min
Robodebt Claims Another Helpless Victim!
Robodebt has struck again, and Dom and Charles are ready to bring you up to speed on exactly how it hurt the poor soul. Meanwhile Dom unpacks the latest scandals around PwC and Deloitte. Plus Charles celebrates a health victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2023 • 34min
BrexitBall | Henry Naylor
A Pom tells two Aussie's that they aren't so bad at cricket after all. Dom and Charles chat with British comedian Henry Naylor on the state of The Ashes, and find out how it's a lot like Brexit.Apologies for poor audio quality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2023 • 23min
Cancel culture strikes Commonwealth Games!
Dictator Dan has shot down the beloved Commonwealth Games. Dom and Charles, who were eagerly awaiting the 2026 Games to be on home soil are heartbroken. Has Dan Andrews gone too far this time by cancelling the entire commonwealth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2023 • 17min
RIP the VIP Lounge
Dom and Charles dissect the changes (or lack of) to gambling laws around NSW and Victoria, and contemplate getting into the business of money laundering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2023 • 20min
6 Million Things You MUST Know About the New RBA Governor
Charles and Dom help you get to know the new RBA Governor, and celebrate the start of a new world of continuity with change. Meanwhile Dom has some news about a relatable situation Alan Joyce has found himself in. Plus Charles has 'actually good news about the climate this time, I swear I'm not lying for real."For the graph Charles refers to click here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2023 • 36min
Will AIs Kill Us All? | Ange Lavoipierre
Ange Lavoipierre joins Charles and Dom to discuss the actual future of AI's. Are the best scientists at the forefront of this technology p-dooming their pants, or will good AI's save us from the evil ones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2023 • 18min
Announcing The Next RBA Governor
Will Phillip Lowe maintain his position, or will he be succeeded by a new challenger? Our bet is on Kochie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
