The Chaser Report

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.

Leader of The Greens, Adam Bandt, becomes the first party leader to sit and have a chat with Charles and Dom about the election. Adam gets grilled on his policies by Charles and Dom, but will he tell them to "Google it"? Plus it's the PM's birthday and Gabbi Bolt has a beautiful serenade prepared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host of NewsFighters podcast and master of funny clips Dylan Behan joins Charles, Chas, and Dom for rundown of the election debates. Meanwhile Chas ponders the pros and cons of the government owning your home. Plus Dom has the latest on everyone's favourite captain's pick with another Devesdropping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greens candidate David Shoebridge joins Gabbi and Charles to talk about his bizarre new policy idea to give artists money, so naturally they try and correct him on this insane concept. Meanwhile, has John officially been broken by Sky News? Plus Dom and Charles have another crack at dispensing their political wisdom by answering your stupid questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig and Andrew are hosting the show today, so we apologise for a temporary increase in quality. Craig meticulously unpacks how to say Anthony Albanese's name, and pitches his new reform to the Australian electoral system. Meanwhile Andrew has found out Scott Morrison has a deadly new allergy, and also shares his favourite and fastest candidate's debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom are joined by Alice Workman, the hilarious political writer for The Australian, to chat about her favourite observations from this campaign. Meanwhile Dom and Charles seem to have been thrown off their rhythm by last night's debate, and have forgotten how civil conversations work. Plus Lachlan talks behind the scenes of his stunt on Clive Palmer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist extraordinaire and 6NEWS founder Leo Puglisi joins Dom and John for a chat about the election, and how he keeps managing to interview leaders. Meanwhile Dom and Charles are upset that there's still no good election news other than a few forced gaffes. Plus the latest song from Gabbi Bolt that will be stuck in your head 'til Election Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist turned candidate Zoe Daniel joins Charles and Dom to talk about why she's running as an independent this election. Meanwhile John Delmenico shows what he has learnt from Sky News this week. Plus Charles has all the most important news in his daily Election Wrap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Star Wars day Dom shares the best and dankest memes from the political parties, and Charles pretends to not like Star Wars. Meanwhile Shadow Finance Minister Katy Gallagher joins the show to unpack economic policy. Plus a brand new segment where we have an expert panel answer your most serious election questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a very special episode of The Chaser Report: Election Edition Charles and Dom are joined by both Andrew Hansen AND Ben Lee! Ben and Andrew go back into the vault and unpack the feud they had 14 years ago when Andrew wrote a song about Ben. Ben also talks politics and why being subversive is so fun. Meanwhile, Andrew quizzes Dom and Charles on the PM's breakfast TV appearances. Plus Charles has the latest Election Wrap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Charles are joined by the fantastic Jan Fran to talk about her election podcast "Jan Fran Has Issues" which can be found in the A Rational Fear feed. Meanwhile Dom gives a weekend update of all the election news you missed from this weekend, and Charles has the latest daily Election Wrap. Plus Andrew Hansen has an ad for his upcoming live-show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chas Licciardello joins Dom Knight for The Chaser Report: Election Edition for his first discussions on Australian politics in five years. What has Chas learnt, and where did he learn it? Meanwhile Dom catches up with Aleksa to talk about his latest stunt, and Charles has his latest Election Wrap. Plus an interview with Senator Rex Patrick to find out if any politicians know the real costs of living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 Federal Election has begun! Bring on The Chaser Report: Election Edition!Host of NewsFighters podcast Dylan Behan joins the election desk to showcase the worst and worser of the media's election coverage. Meanwhile Charles has forced John Delmenico to watch all of Sky News this election, to find out how unbiased they really are. Plus Dom unpacks Peter Dutton's war rhetoric, and Charles brings his daily Election Wrap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 Federal Election has begun! Bring on The Chaser Report: Election Edition!Craig uses his keen political eye to breakdown the issues surrounding the carbon tax, and explain it in a way that everyone can relate to. Meanwhile Dom and Charles interview MP Tony Burke to find out who gave Covid to Albanese. Plus Charles has the latest Election Wrap, and Dom takes a deep dive into the most controversial 'captain's pick' so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 Federal Election has begun! Bring on The Chaser Report: Election Edition! To start off The Chaser's election campaign, we welcome Craig Reucassel back to the desk to bring us the latest update on the polls. Meanwhile Dom shows his true colours and reveals what party he'll be voting for, and Charles recaps all the most important facts about the election so far, and the first of his special Election Wraps! PLUS we have a chart topping dance hit! It's going to be a long and arduous election, strap yourselves in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chaser Report will return on April 26th with.... Election Edition! God knows many media outlets will try, but none will deliver such all-encompassing coverage of the 2022 federal election as The Chaser. Sifting through the distractions of policy promises and identifying the un-beating heart behind every political party, this year The Chaser is back to keep everyone in line! Episodes uploaded at 4pm every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the election beginning any day now, we're taking a leaf from the PM's book and taking a break from working. In the meantime, enjoy our election speculation, and the last ever Producer Notes. See you in 2 weeks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining John and Charles for a very special interview is the legendary 6News creator and anchor, Leo Puglisi! Leo talks behind the scenes of his groundbreaking interview with Morrison, and what it's like to run a news organisation that actually tries to check facts. Plus Leo has some tips on the best ways to use Twitter while at school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Delmenico takes a look at the PM's latest interviews with the ABC and the team at 6News, in which the PM loses moral high ground to a 14 year old. Meanwhile, Charles has an announcement about a surprise buyer of the company, and Aleksa has an update on the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabbi and Aleksa are joined by fantastic comedian Michelle Brasier for an Arvo Chat! Michelle's previous comedy show 'Average Bear' was a huge hit, but how do you follow up your own act? Michelle talks her new show 'Reform' and the story of how she befriended someone who scammed her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aleksa tries to uncover the motive behind the world's most vaccinated man. Meanwhile the verdict is in, and Dom has gives official review and recommendation of the Covid experience. Plus Lachlan warns of the threat of a new man-eating animal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Chris Ryan joins Charles and Dom for an Arvo chat! Chris talks her show "Can't Complain" and teaches Charles and Dom what things you should complain about, how to make comedy and parenthood work, and what it's like to do a gig for the SAS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After coming under fire with accusations of historic racism, Scott Morrison has declared he is not racist - so do his previous remarks hold up? Meanwhile Charles has a theory on why the election has taken so long to get called. Plus John looks at the budget and IPCC report to find out how Australia can save the climate, but isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aleksa and Gabbi are joined by comedian and writer Brodi Snook for an Arvo Chat! Brodi talks doing the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and the response to the opening night of her show 'Waylaid'. What does waylaid mean? Find out here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnaby Joyce has his say on the housing market. Meanwhile our lawyers have allowed us to talk about Ben Roberts-Smith. Plus America have a brand new forensic science technique that works like magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sami Shah is joined by Charles, Gabbi, and Aleksa for an Arvo Chat. What does Sami think of the infamous Chris Rock and Will Smith Oscar incident? Listen to find out his hottest take yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles from The Chaser Report is joined by Adam and Thomas from Comedian v Economist for an Acast Crossover event!Together Adam, Charles, and Thomas cover everything you need to know on the federal budget. Petrol prices, slightly faster trains, cheap beer, and more! You can listen to this special episode on both The Chaser Report and Comedian V Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy April Fools Day! To commemorate our favourite religious holiday we talk about the pranks we've been pulling on each other around the office. Meanwhile Aleksa is cheery about the possibility of peace talks, and Lachlan cracks into a special Producer Notes mystery. Plus all the latest Chaser* headlines from the fabulous Rebecca De Unamuno! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fantastic Floyd Alexander-Hunt joins Gabbi and Charles for an Arvo Chat. Floyd unpacks her show 'Highly Strung' and how it delves into understanding love. Is love earnest, or is it attraction? Find out with the team, or in Floyd's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shhhhhh! In this extra quiet episode of The Chaser Report Charles discovers that most listeners use podcasts to fall asleep. Join Charles as he whispers through the budget, and John as he unpacks the latest conspiracy to come out of American politics. Sweet dreams! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.