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 14, 2021 • 15min
Michael Bradley on how NOT to get sued for defamation (ft. Craig Reucassel)
Star lawyer of Marque Lawyers Michael Bradley joins the show to follow up the discussion raised by his recent article for The Shot, "Defamation - A User's Guide". Michael is joined by Craig and Charles who go through all the do's and don'ts of defamation, and find out EXACTLY which words you can't use when describing Australia's leaders. WARNING: The Chaser Report does not take any responsibility for when you ultimately get sued for defamation after listening to this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2021 • 16min
Make Love, Not Omicron
Omicron has been confirmed as a fan of nightlife so Aleksa, Dom, and Charles try to find out how to put an end to nightclubs once and for all. Meanwhile Aleksa brings his usual cheer with a deep dive into the super Cuomo bro's. Plus the European Union has failed to make a worldwide commitment to unite together against uniting together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2021 • 23min
Mark Humphries on ACTUALLY reviewing 2021
Mark Humphries returns to the studio to take on the task of reviewing 2021, with moderately more success than he did on Friday. Together Mark, Charles, and Dom unpack some of their favourite political moments throughout the year, and this time only go off-topic once every 12 seconds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2021 • 19min
Is Alan Jones Kidding?
Dom and Charles are joined by Mark Humphries today as they dissect the latest announcement from their dear friend, former SkyNews host Alan Jones. Together they fondly reminisce all the good times they had with Alan, and look forward to joining him in his new exciting project, which will undoubtedly shadow anything anyone has ever done in Australian media. Plus Scott Morrison has decided he thinks big-utes are good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2021 • 16min
Mark Humphries on the beers
A dreary Mark Humphries joins the podcast after performing in War On 2021 the night before, now deeply regretting staying out at the pub with Charles til 2am. Originally we planned on talking to Mark about his thoughts on the last year, however this did not go to plan and our producer was too hungover to keep anyone on track. Plus Mark tells tales from the War On 2021 tour, as well as his experience meeting a genuine Hollywood celebrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2021 • 19min
What Did Barnaby Test Positive For This Time?
Barnaby Joyce has tested positive for COVID which means we are finally allowed to make Joyce jokes again, because we deserve a day off once in a while. Meanwhile Charles went to the post office and found all his future Christmas presents, meaning the office Secret Santa is going to be shit this year. Also Dom finally found someone who lost more BitCoins than Charles did. PLUS, did we mention Barnaby Joyce tested positive for COVID? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2021 • 16min
Sami Shah on Big Queensland Energy
In this Afternoon Edition our lawyer's favourite guest Sami Shah aims his sights on the member for Manila, George Christensen. Sami discusses Christensen's recent appearances on InfoWars, where George sent an S.O.S on behalf of Australia to the rest of the world. Listen as Sami and the team ask if George is right, or just alt-right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2021 • 23min
Best Ways to Prepare for World War III
Apparently there's a new Bitcoin billionaire in town, so Dom and Charles take a look at unmasking this mysterious new magnate to see if they can save us from bankruptcy. Meanwhile Aleksa brings more another sappy good news story about the looming war between Russia and Ukraine. Plus things get quite heated in the office when Lachlan presents the goods from his latest sponsor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2021 • 16min
Bring Your Child To Work Day
With teachers across NSW on strike Charles finally is forced to fulfil his duties as a father, so the team are joined by promising future satirists Hartley and Angus Firth. Now that the average presenter's age is below 50, this child-friendly Chaser Report brings you the latest news about Fortnite, and the daily ethical dilemmas faced by an 11-year-old. Plus a brief chat on Gladys's potential move to federal politics so that you oldies don't feel too left out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2021 • 29min
Mitch McTaggart on the enduring incompetence of Australian TV
Comedian and host of SBS's "The Backside of Television" Mitch McTaggart joins Zander and Dom to unpack why Australian TV sucks. Mitch takes a look at the forces behind shows being produced, as well as the effect they have on Australian culture in a hilarious and critical way. Listen and find out if Australian TV really is dead, or just in a stage of metamorphosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
