The Chaser Report

Chris Taylor joins Charles and Dom in what initially was supposed to be a review of the latest Auspol news. However after an announcement about our advertising system took a wrong turn, all plans collapsed and eventually lead to a discussion on the fruit and veggie section at Harris Farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Charles don their futurist caps once again for a look into the future of civilisation. Charles unpacks MBS's plan for developing a 170km long city in Saudi Arabia, and Dom tries to get us blacklisted from ever attending as journalists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To cap off our 'Fixing Everything' week Charles and Dom are joined by music festival aficionado Sami Shah to give his recount of Splendour in the Grass. Please enjoy what starts as a satirical review of a music festival, which slowly descends into a loosely self-aware rant about today's youth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the first week of parliament begins so continues The Chaser Report's 'Fixing Everything' week, and today Dom and Charles set their sights for one of parliament - nay Australia's biggest problems: Pauline Hanson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of The Chaser Report's 'Fixing Everything Week' Charles and Dom interview with Dr David Smith on the topic of America. Who will win the next US election? Why are boomers always the president? And why won't Trump shut up about everything being rigged? Dr David Smith has the answers to all these questions in this episode. For more, he is also part of the podcast PEP with your favourite America fanatic, Chas Licciardello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our Fixing Everything Week, Charles sits down with Senator David Shoebridge to discuss the Green's climate policies and whether they would prefer the climate collapse faster or slower, and why ecocide should be introduced as a criminal offence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corruption is a sport for all - with no boundaries of entry, basically any minister can do it! So John Delmenico talks Charles and Lachlan through the latest corruption scandals shaking up all levels of government, as he wraps his head around the rules of the game. Plus, Lachlan stole noodles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles, John, and Lachlan are quarantining in the studio together after having to postpone our Pub Live recording with MP Tony Burke due to everyone else catching COVID. Luckily fun is still to be had and Tony Burke manages to make an appearance*! Meanwhile Charles recounts the last moments of Boris Johnson's leadership and predicts what it means for UK politics entertainment value. *He doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOTE: Due to COVID our Pub Live recording is POSTPONED. Don't come to the pub tonight expecting a recording, we are all sick.Aleksa Vulovic recounts his fantastical trip around the land of the brave and the home of the nuts: America. Find out what Aleksa got up to and why he was kissing so many of his friends for scientific research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Due to everyone else having COVID, Charles, Aleksa, and Lachlan welcome in the third wave. Together they comprehensively solve COVID-19, and what to do with all the extra vaccines. Plus an EXTREME CONTENT WARNING as Charles is requested to do a very special reading from The Chaser's 100th Issue that leaves everyone really uncomfortable.NOTE: Due to COVID our Pub Live recording is POSTPONED. Don't come to the pub tonight expecting a recording, we are all sick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone's favourite boy (boy) is back, Aleksa Vulovic joins Charles and Lachlan in studio after a successful business holiday in America! Charles and Lachlan find out what Aleksa got up to overseas, then dive into a conversation about Labor's surprising new stance on climate change. Should perfect be the enemy of the good, or should everybody just punch it out instead?NOTE: Due to COVID our Pub Live recording is POSTPONED. Don't come to the pub tonight expecting a recording, we are all sick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a sole-podcaster, Charles Firth gives a dramatic reading from section of The Chaser's 100th Edition called "The Chaser's Guide to Australian Media." If you would prefer an audible reading of this using the voice in your head, buy the whole magazine at https://chasershop.com/products/preorder-chaser-newspaper-100th-issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Knight and Chris Taylor celebrate the long and hilarious career of the British PM the only way Boris would approve: an underwhelming party. Join the team as they not only farewell Boris, but take a satirist's trip down memory lane at all the bonkers dude's who were insane enough to rule the world over the last decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ange Lavoipierre joins Chris and Dom again to explore another uncharted zone of the zeitgeist, this time on the new app 'BeReal' which claims to be a new authentic social media experience. But is performing to be non-performative just as performative as the rest of social media? Find out in this episode of The Chaser Report, or i Ange's new podcast 'Schmeitgeist'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ange Lavoipierre joins Chris Taylor and Dom Knight in the studio to discuss the real stuff that kids are talking about - which Ange researches in her new podcast 'Schmeitgeist'. Join Chris and Dom as they discover the whole new world of "thirst trapping" with Ange as their tour guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Floyd Alexander-Hunt is in the middle of filing her tax return and seeks advice from Charles, Dom, and Gabbi on what things she should try and claim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sami Shah is back with Charles and Dom in studio. Sami catches up with the team on how he has masterfully hijacked our podcast review section for his own gain. Plus the classic roster of usual Sami Shah topics like Aldi, swingers parties, crypto scams, and Perth sucking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabbi Bolt, Floyd Alexander-Hunt, Dom Knight, and Charles Firth commune at the pub to take part in the most pub tradition of all time... butchering iconic Australian rock songs! Meanwhile Dom sees Sydney struck by floods again and questions what the city has done to upset the gods? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Firth, Dom Knight, Gabbi Bolt, and Floyd Alexander Hunt join each other live for a podcast at the pub! Charles quizzes the panel on Channel 10's TV ratings, and finds out that The Chaser has more viewers than a national network. Plus Gabbi gets a hold of Charles' phone and decides to call some of Charles' old friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Taylor dusts off his classic list of Million Dollar Ideas to pitch to the team some products or concepts he think would be instant successes. Come and join us at the pub live by buying a ticket at https://chaser.com.au/events/the-chaser-report-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom takes a look at the news of the week and observes all the protests and strikes occurring so frequently - but why are they happening? Together, Dom, Charles, Chris and Floyd all effectively solve modern protest techniques and devise how to run the most effective social movement... Or more accurately, how not to. Plus Dom asks what happened to all the Christians on census night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom, Charles, and Chris Taylor were joined at the pub by the phenomenal Floyd Alexander-Hunt whom is celebrating her engagement! But Floyd needs help deciding where to have the picture-perfect honeymoon, so the team decides to lend a not so helping hand and detail where NOT to go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back at the pub, Dom Knight, Charles Firth, Chris Taylor, and Floyd Alexander-Hunt are live! Charles presents a riveting quiz on the usefulness of delivery-service apps, and responds to latest census data. Plus, the team finds out which age is the most sad to be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fuelled by a nostalgic sense of déjà vu, in this episode Dom and Charles take a look back at old movies, old political gambits, and even old Chaser newspapers. Charles has the lowdown on the Labor staffer stuff up, meanwhile Dom investigates why the Top Gun sequel has made billions. Plus a recap on the launch party for the Chaser's 100th Edition Newspaper which can be purchased at https://chasershop.com/products/preorder-chaser-newspaper-100th-issue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the years Dom has cultivated an impressive history of financial mishaps, and as a result has decided to provide you with economic advice based on his mistakes. Today's lesson: How NOT to do cryptocurrency. The Chaser Report Live edition is continuing hiatus from the pub until the current bouncers finish their shift. Watch them return live by buying a ticket here: https://chaser.com.au/events/the-chaser-report-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To improve the format The Chaser Report: Live From The Pub, this special episode comes even-more-live from the studio! Critics might think this was a technical error caused by trying to record a podcast whilst drunk, but we believe it's the future of live podcasting. In the meantime, Charles gives his insight into the future of cinema. Buy tickets to our live event here: https://chaser.com.au/events/the-chaser-report-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode from the first week of Chaser Report LIVE at the Pub comes Gabbi Bolt! Gabbi flexes her musical theatre knowledge by spilling the tea on Andrew Lloyd Webber, and then flexes her musical talent with a touching ode to everyone's least favourite type of musicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig is back to give his amazing solutions to a live audience! Join Charles, Dom, and Gabbi as they try to poke flaws in the grand solutions to how we can fix the State of Origin. Remember you can buy tickets to come join Chaser Live From The Pub at https://chaser.com.au/events/the-chaser-report-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chaser Report has gone LIVE! Charles - joined by Gabbi, Craig, and Dom - hosts a highly topical news quiz that's so up-to-date he fails to make it five minutes without forgetting what day it is. Make sure to subscribe to Acast+ to listen to tomorrow's special Drunk Q&A episode which is somehow even looser than this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four podcasters walk into a bar... The Chaser Report has gone LIVE! Dom, Charles, Craig* and Gabbi all record direct from the pub as part of our new method to simultaneously cut production costs and increase our bar tab. Make sure to come along next week to our recording by buying a ticket from https://chaser.com.au/events/the-chaser-report-live/*Apologies for Craig's audio, his microphone blew four times over the legal limit on the way home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve heard the podcast, now hear the podcast slightly louder! Join an assortment of classic Chaser members, plus guests, over four weeks for an experience you won’t be able to forget no matter how good your therapist.Come join us at the Harold Park Hotel in Sydney for a night of sophisticated discussion about politics, news, and how much Peter Dutton looks like a potato.Tickets at https://chaser.com.au/events/the-chaser-report-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final in-studio episode before The Chaser Report goes live from the pub, Charles and Dom are joined by enemy-of-every-state, Sami Shah. Sami admits where he was wrong about Queensland this election, the other results that surprised him, and where cynicism failed this election. Meanwhile Dom and Charles ponder the future of the country under Labour and (more importantly) the future of satire, as they ask: is this the best life will ever get? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and journalist Lech Blaine joins Charles and Dom to talk about his recent article in The Monthly 'Teal and Loathing: On The Campaign Trail'. Lech comprehensively unpacks the election past from the perspective of a group that usually goes unheard - the voters. Lech's article can be read here: https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2022/may/lech-blaine/teal-and-loathing-campaign-trail#mtr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Firth has bravely gotten himself banned from Twitter for the harmless crime of impersonating a political figure, so listen as he and Dom plan how he can get his account back by starting the campaign #GreatJobWellDoneFantasticWorkFirth on Twitter! Plus, Dom reacts to everybody's favourite British icon, Paddington Bear, meeting The Queen.We are doing a live recording of The Chaser Report for the next 4 weeks! Come along to see Dom, Charles, Craig and a special secret guest record live on Tuesday the 14th of June. Tickets at https://chaser.news/events/the-chaser-report-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom are joined by the marvellous Grace Jarvis who was nominated for Best Newcomer at this year's MICF. Grace, Dom, and Charles mentally unpack the Queen's jubilee this weekend, and question why we haven't given royals the flush yet. PLUS: We are doing a live recording of The Chaser Report for the next 4 weeks! Come along to see Dom, Charles, Craig and a special secret guest record live on Tuesday the 14th of June. Tickets at https://chaser.news/events/the-chaser-report-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a casual Friday episode of The Chaser Report Andrew, Charles, and Dom prepare for the most important day on the commonwealth's calendar: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Andrew quizzes the team on the theme of Her Majesty's special day. Meanwhile Charles discloses more of his parenthood woes in lieu of preparing a segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew, Charles, and Dom enjoy a dose of nostalgia in this episode of The Chaser Report as Charles revives a classic segment from the vault, and Dom asks which 80's movies need to be rebooted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and his voice are back - much to Dom and Andrew's disappointment. Thanks to the announcement of a new Minister for Arts, Andrew ponders what other day-to-day needs could do with gaining a Minister. Plus Dom takes a deep dive into the implications of Saudi Arabia's upcoming golf championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew and Dom set out to solve all the world's problems today, spanning from climate change to firearm safety. Andrew takes a look at the newest climate change research which suggests that the biggest danger to our planet is pregnant women. Meanwhile Dom pitches the NRA some solutions for how to prevent people from dying at the hands of guns, without having to ban guns of course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Andrew are back with the regular Chaser Report! Charles has lost his voice, so Andrew and Dom enjoy peace and quiet in his absence. Meanwhile Dom tries to compare and contrast the new leader of the Liberals, Peter Dutton, and fictional evil wizard Voldemort. Plus Andrew quizzes Dom on the Queen's upcoming jubilee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode of The Chaser's Election Aftermath reunion week, Andrew hosts a fun quiz about one of the most sacred election traditions: psychic animal predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 4 of The Chaser's election afterparty means the team have finally loosened up enough to listen to Charles ramble about why he hates dolphins. He swears there's a tie in to politics - you be the judge. Plus the team start to ponder what job prospects are left for the man who spent the last three years doing everything at once, and nothing at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew, Charles, Chas, Chris, Craig, and Dom continue their Election Aftermath party, by going back over to the Sky News channel one final time. Listen and learn how Australia's worst news channel is dealing with the election result, and why it's okay to laugh at them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The post election recap continues as the entire Chaser team aim their biting criticism towards the one sacred topic all other media groups fear to touch: Antony Green. Is he an election genius, or would we be better off getting election analysis from Mr Bean? Listen as Chris and Chas make their case for who gave the best coverage of the 2022 Federal Election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The election is done, the results are in, and the democracy sausages are exiting the digestive track. To commentate on the outcomes The Chaser reunite. Charles and Dom are joined by Andrew, Chris, Craig, and Chas to scrutinise over the bloodbath on Saturday that was Charles Firth's live election tweets. More recaps all week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is the day before the 2022 Australian Federal Election... and Sami Shah is back! How has Sami dealt with the constant political sh*tstorm of this election campaign? Who did he vote for? Why do other people hide their votes? What does he think will be the final outcome? And why is Thanos the only suitable candidate? Find out on the last episode of The Chaser Report: Election Edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Election Eve Eve today, so Chas joins Charles and Dom to make his election predictions on who life WON'T be easy for under Albanese. Meanwhile independent candidate Jo Dyer is back on to talk about her expectations for the big day are. Plus John brings us his final lessons from watching Sky News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent MP for Warringah Zali Steggall joins Charles and Dom to answer the hard hitting questions nobody else is asking her. Meanwhile Charles and Dom make their gloomy predictions for who will come out on top after the election. Plus Charles ponders why anyone would be opposed to a bulldozer crushing the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a special guest for our final week of the Election Edition, we managed to score an interview with the Australian Electoral Commission's spokesperson and Twitter mastermind, Evan Ekin-Smyth. Naturally, Charles and Andrew pester the AEC with all your stupid questions for our final "Stupid Questions Only" segment. Plus Andrew gives a review of his favourite government pork-barrels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Charles are graced by the presence of AOTY and total legend Grace Tame for a very special episode of the Election Edition. Grace speaks to why certain people in power would rather start culture wars than make positive change for the better of everyone, and how even the media play into destructive narratives when people don't use critical thinking. Meanwhile Dom and Charles unpack the government's pitch for Australian's to dip into their super to buy a home. Plus John has the latest Sky News news! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.