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 9, 2022 • 22min
ARVO: I Did A Thing is suing Jeremy Clarkson
Famous YouTuber and friend of The Chaser, Alex 'I Did A Thing' stops by the studio for an Arvo Chat with Gabbi and Aleksa! Alex talks how his entire identity is being stolen through copyright by Top-Gear's Jeremy Clarkson, and how he is solving this problem by taking Clarkson to court. Alex and Aleksa share some of their favourite YouTube videos they've made together, and what Alex is working on currently. Plus, resident I Did A Thing super-fan Gabbi makes a very special request. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, 2022 • 19min
DJ Donald Trump's Hottest 100
After a few years unemployed to evaluate his career, a very special president has turned his talents to the art of laying tracks. The Queen celebrated her 70th year anniversary, so Dom celebrates 70 years of not screwing up as badly as all the other royals do. Plus Aleksa asks why the world's billionaires are all panic-buying super-yachts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, 2022 • 24min
ARVO: Tom Cashman Demands a Landlord Reference
Comedian and renter Tom Cashman joins The Chaser Report for an Arvo Chat with Gabbi and Lachlan! Tom talks all about how he made headlines around the country by asking a potential landlord for a reference from previous tenants, and how it's affected his living situations. Tom also talks Melbourne Comedy Festival and his new show 'Graphs' and gives an insight into why he loves visualising his comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2022 • 17min
When Good Neighbours Become Axed
After years of controversy and weeks of public outcry Spotify have finally removed *some* of Joe Rogan's podcast episodes from their platform - in an attempt to cover up Joe from even more controversies. Meanwhile Dom takes a page from Barnaby Joyce's book and leaks his own texts. Plus Australian TV icon 'Neighbours' is being cancelled!?! What are we going to watch now??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2022 • 24min
ARVO: Ange Lavoipierre's worst massage ever
The hilarious Ange Lavoipierre returns to the studio for an Arvo Chat! Ange talks her new comedy show "I’ve Got 99 Problems and Here Is An Exhaustive List Of Them" which surprisingly is causing her more problems. Plus Ange shares a story about her worst massage ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 6, 2022 • 21min
Zuccing Up to Facebook
The Winter Olympics are on and naturally the team is completely apathetic. Meanwhile Charles breaks down why Facebook's record-breaking loss marks doom for our company. Plus Gabbi has written a song which has (according to us) already been awarded first place in 2022's Hottest 100. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2022 • 25min
ARVO: Bring Back Cannibalism with Sami Shah
It wouldn't be The Chaser Report without a weekly chat to our good friend Sami Shah, so Dom, Charles, and Gabbi all find out what Sami has been up to since they last spoke. Sami and Gabbi discuss the fine art of binge watching Marvel movies, and Sami asks the timeless question: how do you cook a billionaire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2022 • 17min
Boris the (Alleged) Party Animal
John takes a deep dive into Boris Johnson and the parties that he DEFINITELY ISN'T HAVING at 10 Downing St... on his birthday. Meanwhile Gabbi uses the podcast to get something off her chest. Plus Charles asks what other podcasts we should imitate for exponential increases in listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2022 • 32min
ARVO: Floyd Alexander-Hunt the Adult-Child Prodigy
Comedian Floyd Alexander-Hunt joins Gabbi and Charles for a casual Arvo Chat. Floyd talks about why she wishes she was a child prodigy, what got her into comedy, and the best way to learn violin. Her show "Highly Strung" can be seen at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2022 • 21min
How Much is a Loaf of Milk?
Aleksa gives his commentary on Scott Morrison's fiasco at the Press Club, and rates Scott's performance in dodging each question. Meanwhile Charles has almost killed another child - how did he do it this time? Plus all the latest headlines from Rebecca De Unamuno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
