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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Mar 30, 2022 • 15min
ARVO: Dylan Behan's Budget Breakdown
Dylan Behan of the NewsFighters podcast joins Charles, Aleksa and Gabbi for an Arvo Chat - about the budget! As always Dylan has the greatest gaffes and best bits from the news, and this time he has his sights set on Frydenberg's 2022 budget. If you missed out on watching it last night, Dylan has you covered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2022 • 18min
No News is Good News
Today is budget day! But because we are so busy unpacking it all, we are waiting til the afternoon to unpack it with Dylan Behan. For now please enjoy Aleksa looking for more dating advice, and Dom giving a masterclass on how not to host a four-year-old's birthday party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2022 • 23min
ARVO: It's About Time with Alice Fraser
Legendary comedian Alice Fraser joins Gabbi and Charles for an Arvo Chat. Alice lets the team see behind the curtain and learn her process for writing her shows. Alice also talks about being at the centre of a murder mystery, being an academic at heart, and the difference between a banjo and a ukulele. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2022 • 18min
The Oscars' Greatest Hits
It's Budget Day, so in anticipation John showcases Scott Morrison's amazing math abilities. Meanwhile Dom takes a look at the strategic genius of Joe Biden. Plus Charles brings you the latest from the Oscars .... 1989. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2022 • 33min
ARVO: Nineties Nostalgia with Jake Howie
Comedian Jake Howie joins Gabbia and Aleksa for an Arvo Chat. Jake's talks his upcoming show 'Cult Fiction' and what it was like to grow up in Scientology. Jake also dives into what it was like to catch COVID during a tour, and together everyone looks back at the 90's! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2022 • 15min
Have The Greens Just Won The Election?
The Greens have just promised to abolish the national student debt, so what would the Chaser Interns do with all the extra cash? Meanwhile Aleksa brings a moving tribute to beloved Madeline Albright, and Lachlan deep dives into the resignation of Brian Houston. Plus Gabbi Bolt reads the latest Chaser headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2022 • 20min
ARVO: Sami Shah on Australia's love for refugees
Sami Shah joins Charles and Dom for another Arvo Chat. Sami tackles Australian refugee policy, the inner politics of Hillsong, and what it's like to introduce yourself on stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2022 • 18min
We Become a True Crime Podcast
Sick of the news, Gabbi asks the team a question she's been plagued by for years. Meanwhile Aleksa investigates a plane crash in China, and turns our podcast into a true crime podcast. Plus our producer thinks he has a way to give the show more "sizzle". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2022 • 16min
ARVO: Fady Kassab on what's more fair: love or war?
Comedian Fady Kassab joins Gabbi and Aleksa for an Arvo Chat. Fady is the winner of the 2019's RAW Comedy Championship, and talks about the long life story behind his upcoming show 'Is This Legal?' Fady dives into his upbringing in a war-torn Lebanon, and why he would choose a war-zone over dating any day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2022 • 20min
The Return of Craig Thomson
Dom takes a blast from the past and provides an update on the happenings in the life of satire gold-mine Craig Thomson. Meanwhile John is on the path to becoming an ALPHA MALE and tries to teach the team about his SUPREME ALPHA PHILOSOPHY BRO. Plus all the latest headlines from Rebecca De Unamuno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
