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 22, 2022 • 17min
Karaoke with Clive
Dom has the latest report on a Hollywood blockbuster being filmed in Australia that has nobody hyped. Lachlan has the UAP's latest anthem stuck in his head. Plus Charles admits to committing fraud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2022 • 17min
Government Enforced Midlife Crisis
The Chaser pride themselves on bringing you all the latest cheeriest war news, existential crises, and reminders of your universal insignificance. Dom talks about growing old, as well as the latest on Ukraine. Meanwhile Charles brings the dark truths of the SA election according to Sky News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2022 • 15min
Is Putin a Top or Bottom?
This episode contains sexual allegory and countless mentions of the word "butthole". John tries to unpack TikTok's war propaganda machine but gets derailed by his coworkers talking about their bums. It also contains political news like the PM assuming a state was lead by a man, and a COVID update, but honestly none of that is as interesting as Charles talking about his bum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2022 • 18min
ARVO: Waisting Time with Sami Shah
Sami Shah joins Gabbi and Charles for an Arvo Chat. Sami talks the news of the week, and asks why everyone is putting so much attention on the candidates' weight loss. Plus Charles gets in a few final jabs about Adelaide, of course. Be sure to buy ticket's to Sami's comedy show 'Unappreciated' or listen to his podcast 'News Weakly'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2022 • 17min
Getting Sloshed on Slashed Price Beer
Dom and John look forward to TikTok's partnership with the Cannes Film Festival. Meanwhile Charles provides advice on how to save money and drink beer at the same time. Plus, will our producer finally be cancelling producer notes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2022 • 21min
ARVO: Heckler Emails with Lauren Bonner
Comedian and writer Lauren Bonner joins Gabbi and Aleksa for an Arvo Chat. Lauren tells the story of the time she received a heckle via email, and asks Gabbi and Aleksa if they believe in signs from loved ones. Lauren also hosts the podcast 'Big Natural Talents' and is performing her show 'Elephant' at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2022 • 17min
Fit-Shaming
Charles has a solution for how to save money on petrol prices, meanwhile John analyses the serious mass of the newest hard-hitting political issues. Plus Dom gives an inspiring message to the children about the future of the climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2022 • 17min
Purge Pricing
Aleksa reports on a class of worker in Saudi Arabia that is in desperate need of union help. Meanwhile Gabbi presents her film review of 'The Batman'. Plus Charles and Dom take a reminiscent look at how far Adelaide has come since they were youngsters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2022 • 19min
ARVO: Emma Holland, Laptop Thief
Comedian Emma Holland joins Gabbi and Aleksa for an Arvo Chat. Emma talks about how she accidentally won a photography contest when she was six, and the trajectory that individual moment sent her life on. Emma also goes behind the scenes of her comedy show "Dreamer in the Mist" and how the show got this name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2022 • 22min
You Can't Have Your Italian Cake And Eat It Too
John drunkenly watched Albanese's 60 Minutes appearance on Sunday night, and he is not impressed by the report. Meanwhile Dom takes a look at the ADF's response to finally helping out with the floods. Plus Charles has a review of Australia's favourite Southern Australian capital city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
