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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Nov 22, 2021 • 18min
Capitalism Fixed It! | Adele*
Due to their amazing network of connections, and through the blessing of Channel 7's incompetence, The Chaser Report has been given an exclusive chat with Adele! John shares the story behind the stuff-up. Meanwhile Dom shares some sad news for fans of coal, but good news for fans of capitalism solving climate change like Scott Morrison predicted. Plus all the latest headlines from Rebecca De Unamuno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2021 • 32min
Captain Sizzle | Tony Martin
Comedy royalty Tony Martin joins The Chaser Report in this Afternoon Edition to give Dom and Lachlan the edge on their podcast competition. Tony gives an inside perspective on the Australian Podcast Awards, and insight on how his award winning podcast "Sizzletown" is produced, as well as some classic tales from a career in radio and the media. Plus Tony asks the question, can there ever be enough Sizzle? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2021 • 16min
Local Zeroes
Gabbi has received the genuine honour of being hailed as a Bathurst hero, and officially starts campaigning for The Chaser Report to do a Bathurst special (It's not going to happen Gabbi). Meanwhile Zander brings the final report on his adventures in the Sydney Film Festival! Did he see all the movies? What film is best for sleeping in? How did the afterparty go? Listen to find out. Plus Charles almost died on his bike - again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2021 • 22min
Pointless Revival | Mark Humphries
Comedian, satirist, and most notably, host of "Pointless" Mark Humphries chats with the team in this Afternoon Edition of The Chaser Report. Mark delves further into the fascinating story of his electricity bill, and makes a pitch for his next hosting job based on an old British television show he wants to revive. Plus the occasional plug from Charles for their live show "War On 2021" which you should all buy tickets for, even if you're from Newcastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2021 • 27min
The Right to Bear Crypto
Charles is furious after having an online purchase sniped from him by crypto investors. Meanwhile Aleksa has a rant about a legitimate war-crime that went completely unreported, and the team read all your sweet reviews. Plus another classic Fiction or Furphy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2021 • 24min
Free Speech Is Expensive | Sami Shah
Sami Shah joins Dom, Gabbi, and Lachlan to discuss the hypocrisy of freedom of speech in Australia. Sami talks about political correctness, media censorship, and asks why the people who promote 'free speech' are also the ones who sue any who criticise them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2021 • 17min
Les Melbérables
Zander dives into the action to bring his live report on the revolt occurring in Melbourne, and Charles briefly shows his smug face to brag about being a cushy boomer homeowner. Meanwhile Gabbi has developed a new favourite genre of music while listening to Taylor Swift's latest releases. Plus another round of Fiction or Furphy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2021 • 34min
Going Gently | Andrew Denton
Andrew Denton joins the team to discuss the campaign to legalise voluntary assisted dying around Australia. His charity Go Gentle was founded in 2016, and in subsequent years most jurisdictions have introduced rules to allow VAD. Andrew talks about the intricacies of the required reform, explores different arguments and objections to euthanasia, and makes a passionate case for change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2021 • 17min
The CandyAss and The Furious
Uncertainty shrouds Aleksa, Dom, and Gabbi today as they try to discuss Christian Porter's return to law in a way that won't get them sued. Meanwhile John Delmenico has a hilarious story of celebrities squabbling over who's more 'candyass'. Plus Dom takes a look at a new podcast by Nick Kyrgios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2021 • 37min
The Story of Australia's Bushfire Heroes | Luke Mazzaferro
Zander and Dom are joined by A Fire Inside co-director Luke Mazzaferro whose latest film explores the selfless acts of everyday Aussies and how they overcame the 2019-20 bushfire season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
