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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Dec 22, 2021 • 21min
BEST OF: The Hamish and Andy Podcast, and more!
In this BEST OF we look back at the time we were Hamish and Andy, or at least when our editor Cam posed as them anyway. We also take a look at one of our best stunts of the year when Aleksa broke into an arms convention. Plus Zander and Lachlan became housemates year, so we take a look at the time Charles quizzed them on being roomies before they'd even moved in together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2021 • 22min
BEST OF: Nina on a bender and Dan on the deers!
Today's BEST OF features some of our favourite guest appearances including Dan Ilic, Nina Oyama, and Dan Ilic! We remember that time Nina had a bender in Perth (of all places), and the time Dan asked the Interns for billboard ideas which ended up in New York. Plus the time Dan and Dom found the story of the year about two naked sunbathers getting arrested after being frightened by a dear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2021 • 15min
BEST OF: Charles Wikipedia Fun and more!
Continuing our Chaser Report: Best Of series we take a look at the time Lachlan admitted to changing Charles wikipedia page. Then we dwell on more of Charles' misery by looking at a low point in his lockdown experience. Charles did have a good year, we think, it just looks bad when you cut it together like this. Plus we look back at our favourite sketches, including Matt Canavan's Wiggles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2021 • 17min
BEST OF: Broken dicks and Olympics
To kick off our Chaser Report: Best Of series we're starting with an office favourite: the story of Aleksa's broken penis. Following that we travel back to the Olympics with Zander, and Gabbi recounts a horrifying driving incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2021 • 19min
How Sami Shah Saved Christmas
For our final Afternoon Edition of the year, we call up our emergency mental support, Sami Shah. 2021 has been a long and upsetting year, and so Charles chats to Sami who brings out his new and optimistic way of looking at life. Sami reminds us that every turd has its beauty, and that includes 2021 - and Alan Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2021 • 27min
Death of the Girlboss | Jenna Owen
We did it. We made it to the end of the year. This is the last episode we are putting effort into until 2022, and what better way to cap off the year than with our good friend Jenna Owen. Jenna, Charles, and Dom take a look at stories from the War on 2021 tour, as well as Jenna's favourite parts of the year itself. Plus the team discuss why the future of female comedy characters is looking upward, and why the world needs a female Pete Davidson. Thanks for putting up with us. We're off to the pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2021 • 16min
Nina Oyama vs Los Angeles
Nina Oyama has returned from Hollywood and has plenty of embarrassment to share with the team. Over the course of this conversation Charles and Dom ponder how best to capitalise on Nina's misfortune, which Nina is more than thrilled about. Plus Nina shares all the inside mechanisms of Hollywood, and how to best prepare yourself for meeting an agent whilst hungover in an Uber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2021 • 17min
Best Swear Words to Teach Your Kids
Charles finds himself in trouble with other parents after learning the hard way that some of his babysitting methods are slightly unorthodox. Meanwhile Aleksa takes a look at renters who are being asked to buy their landlords Christmas presents, and finds a golden opportunity to shower his bosses with praise. Plus Lachlan gets fired from being producer after he ditched work to watch the newest Spider-Man movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2021 • 28min
Jo Dyer on why on earth she's running for federal parliament
Jo Dyer is the director of Adelaide Writers' Week and an occasional columnist for our sister website The Shot – and she's just announced she's running as the community independent candidate for the South Australian seat of Boothby. But why would anyone want to enter the hyper-toxic world of federal politics? Dom and Charles chat to her about the changes that are needed – and as the spokesperson for the friends of Christian Porter's alleged victim Kate, she has seen up close how much is required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2021 • 20min
Alan Jones Broke The Internet
John takes a look at Alan Jones' debut show that literally metaphorically broke the internet. Meanwhile Aleksa looks to the United States at a new model for teachers to produce funding for their classes, and Lachlan investigates a corrupt sporting scandal in Saudi Arabia. Plus, Charles tells everyone to shut up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
