The Chaser Report

Scott's hot lap in Bathurst has landed him in hot water, so resident Bathurst Hero Gabbi Bolt defends her beloved hometown from the PM. Meanwhile Zander finds himself caught in the crossfire of an unlikely war-zone on one of Australia's most iconic landmarks. Plus Charles is back! Where did he go, and how long until he leaves again, and how many puns will he make before we mutiny against him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sami Shah and Dom catch up and reflect on how many politicians coincidentally resigned last week. What does this mean for the future of parliament, and more importantly, the future of satire? Plus Sami takes a look at the polls into the upcoming election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Omicron on the streets Aleksa's mind is in the sheets as he shares why the latest variant has him in the mood. Meanwhile John's steak conspiracy has risen to a new level, with even more politicians officially giving their take on the matter. Plus the results of the Poddies are in and everyone is as excited as they are sober - but who won, and what hijinks did the Interns get up to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look back at our chat with comedy legend John Safran, as he asks when is a cigarette not a cigarette? John Safran tells Charles and Dom about his latest book ‘Puff Piece’, which looks at the clever language and new products that the cigarette-making behemoth Philip Morris is adopting to try and retain its profits while also convincing its global audience of smokers to give up their ciggies – but potentially replace them with another product where instead of smoking tobacco, you… heat it. In typical fashion, the story’s funny, circuitous and thought-provoking – and involves multiple visits to Father Bob. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alleged politician Christian Porter has resigned from parliament again, so the team take a look at what his respectable future might look might. Meanwhile, in celebration of National Disability Day, we have a very special interview with our writer John Delmenico, and it goes exactly as these interviews all should. Plus Lachlan's reality TV career hits and abrupt halt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Behan (News Fighters) joins Gabbi and Dom to take a look at the hot mess that was 2021. Dylan brings his twenty-one favourite news and media soundbites to sum up the last 12 months, and the team take a look back at what 2021 meant to them. Featuring journalist voice impressions, sexy monks, and green chutes, sit back and remember the year we all just scraped by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team take a look at the brand new social media laws designed to crack down on trolling, and ponder how we can troll the anti-troll laws. Meanwhile our star writer John Delmenico accidentally started a conspiracy over steak, and Lachlan aims his sights towards becoming a reality television star. Plus all the latest Chaser headlines with everybody's favourite, Rebecca De Unamuno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billboard connoisseur and "A Rational Fear" host Dan Ilic joins Gabbi and Dom to talk podcast awards in this Afternoon Edition. Dan trash talks our podcast for a while, and shares how esteemed the podcast awards are from the perspective of an award-winning podcaster. Plus an update on his JokeKeeper program and some hints at plans for future billboards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Omicron on the rise it's important to find new ways to protect yourself from the virus, which is why Dom has taken a look at some new methods of protecting yourself from around the globe. Meanwhile Zander has gone over to South Africa to investigate the new variant, and maybe accidentally create his own variant. Plus Gabbi went shopping for a dress, and made some new maskless friends along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our chats with our podcast competition we are joined by Nat Damena and Marty Smiley who host the "Housewarming" podcast! Nat and Marty's podcast is all about the share house lifestyle, what it's like to be a room mate, and stories from the life of renters. Gabbi puts them to the test to find out what she should do about an annoying neighbour, and Lachlan tries to make them an offer they can't refuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.