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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Feb 28, 2023 • 19min
The Door 2.0 | Welcome To The Future
Welcome To The Future is now it's own podcast! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Charles unveils a new update to the ancient technology of doors. Yup, doors. Those geniuses at Silicone Valley have done it again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2023 • 16min
Government Introduce "Find My Perrottet" App
The greatest manhunt of the decade has begun in NSW, the hunt for the premier's brother. Plus Dom presents Charles with an amazing hack to guarantee a result on the pokies. Just not a good result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2023 • 16min
Sex and Politics, and Drugs and Bears
"That's all this podcast is about." - Charles' 12yr old son. Dom and Charles discuss the mercurial nature of film as a medium, where auteurs use their craft to hold a mirror up to society and show us our true reflection... it's a film about a bear on cocaine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2023 • 18min
Climate Target Malpractice
The environment minister has declared war on the environment. Meanwhile Charles concocts plans to sell his book from 2006. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2023 • 21min
Oh My God! They Killed Harry! (You Bastards!)
South Park made fun of someone and finally went 'too' far. Meanwhile Charles and Dom take a look at some listener feedback. Plus gyms are all gone. All of them. No more fitness. You're welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2023 • 22min
AI's Emo Phase | Welcome To The Future
After being exposed briefly to the internet, AI ChatBot's have unlocked a new upgrade: depression. Plus, a keyboard that knows how to verify laughter - could this spell the end for when you get sent a meme from your parents?ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week, Welcome To The Future will come out as its own extra podcast with a extra content and even more crappy bluetooth products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2023 • 16min
Please Don't Take Us Literally
Just a generally straightforward episode of the show where nothing we say is ironic whatsoever. Especially not about the following topics:Koala's (consuming, killing, generally hating)Silicosis (as a necessary tool for life to thrive)Capitalism (being good)Burial methods (being bad)That should clear all bases, but we're not taking any risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2023 • 19min
Kill All Men('s Sport)
Dom proves yet again that the era of men's sport is over as the Australian women's teams continue to dominate in their fields. Meanwhile, Charles shares an insider secret on how to not lose a finger with one simple trick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2023 • 16min
It's NOT A Spy Ballon!
Charles gets the inside scoop from Lachlan after he successfully gifted China with a spy balloon that absolutely will not get detected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2023 • 18min
Dom Loves Dutton | Dave Milner
Dom and Peter, sittin' in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G. Charles and Dom are joined by Dave Milner for a chat about Dutton's apology and response to The Voice to Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
