The Chaser Report

Today we explain why the Great Barrier Reef isn't "endangered" like those UNESCO whingers say, the PM didn't plan a hypocritical tourist visit, and Sydney and Melbourne should stop fighting each other and pick on Brisbane. And if that wasn't enough, we throw in a Norwegian sexual position known as "koala clamping". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mentions of National Party politicians' sex lives. There is also some other stuff that has nothing to do with the National Party, we promise. Though unfortunately it does involves toes and... yeast. Sorry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Delta strain continues its scary march through our capital cities, tensions roil in the nation's weirdest mainstream party, and Facebook unleashes its most chilling new technology yet – so all in all, a feelgood episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Delta strain is on the loose in Sydney, mice are on the loose in regional NSW and rogue solar panels are on the loose in federal parliament. Fortunately this podcast is loose enough to report on it all. Plus, a BIG APPEARANCE from a GENUINELY HUGE CELEB! (No, it's not just Charles.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Bishop now has her own Foreign Minister Barbie, so the team brainstorm some other ideas for political toys. Plus, we explore the UK-Australia free trade deal, which sounds incredibly boring until we realise that it means cheaper whisky. This podcast was proudly brought to you by shape-shifting lizards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aleksa explains the QAnon conspiracy and its potential links to the PM by joining it. Sami Shah is a veteran of battling extremists who want to silence comedians, so he has some advice for Friendlyjordies. Charles gets driven around by a Tesla. And the actual Rebecca De Unamuno returns, allegedly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nina Oyama joins Charles and Dom to share all the juicy details of her recent trip to Perth. Although it ends up being a cautionary tale about the hallucinogenic properties of red frogs. Plus, Charles unveils a revolutionary new way to not enjoy wine. Also featuring Australia's finest Rebecca De Unamuno impersonator, Gabbi Bolt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are NSW and Queensland suddenly wrestling with multiple COVID exposure sites? Why are the SA Police taking potshots at the ABC Logo? Why should someone called Siri get a free computer? Why is El Salvador legalising Bitcoin as a currency? These are just some of the many questions not answered in today's Chaser Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne is free! Well, free-ish. Within a 25km radius. Also we become the world's most popular news website, Craig once again plays/rubbishes our news game 'Cat's Pyjamas or Cat's Piss' – as though 'Win The Week' were a better title – and the interns write poems to add a touch of culture and class to the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For several weeks, The Chaser Report has been investigating how Craig Reucassel managed to screw up an extremely simple clue on his new show 'Win The Week'... now, it's time to interrogate the man himself. Plus, Sami is a Senate-approved comedian, Gabbi has caught the eye of Tonys judges, and our Twitter detective holds critical comedians to account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No longer dry and boring, Senate Estimates is a total laugh riot now that senators are reading out satirical gags! Plus, our Royal Correspondent Zoe joins us to welcome the new Californian Royal, and we learn how to cover the Melbourne lockdown the Sky News way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Because unfortunately the ABC withheld the fourth corner this week. Also, we discover why everyone's going to be rich, Charles has an exciting Hamilton ticket to give away, and Sally Warhaft brings professional journalistic integrity to our regular depressing crosses to Melbourne. Also featuring Rebecca De Unamuno with the most reliably unreliable news in podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intern Aleksa manages to penetrate the tight security at an arms fair to pitch some innovative products, James Schloeffel of The Shovel reacts to the $500 lockdown handout, and Intern Zander reveals a more efficient way to listen to this podcast. Oh, and Craig, Dom, Charles and Bec do what they usually do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We promote 2021's finest music festival and get an unauthorised sneak peek at Craig's new quiz show 'Win The Week' courtesy of Nina Oyama. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno reads our finest made-up news, and Charles and Dom experiment with including... real news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In sympathy with Naomi Osaka, Charles and Dom decide not to speak. Plus Craig attempts to solve the Wuhan Institute of Virology's image problem, Sami talks up Melbourne's lockdown liveability, and Intern Lachlan gets in on Harvey Norman's blocking action. And Rebecca de Unamuno brings you the very finest unreliable headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Porter drops his case against the ABC. Zoe Norton Lodge cancels pretty much every childrens’s book author. Craig Reucassel discusses strategies for dealing with Mark Humphries, and a ton of other stuff. Oh, plus Rebecca De Unamuno delivers the news that nobody else dares tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As our daily version reaches an unlikely second week, Charles launches a surprise bid for the NSW Labor leadership. Plus, he and Dom check in on The Shovel's James Schloeffel under lockdown in Melbourne, and Craig unwillingly helps brings back an old 'favourite'. Also, Rebecca De Unamuno unwraps the delightful gift that is the latest Chaser news headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're got a highly sympathetic message for the Victorian capital – and head there to chat to David Milner of The Shot about lockdown #4. Plus, our musical guru Gabbi Bolt believes Robbie Williams is the key to getting the over-50s vaccinated, while one Dom gets roasted by Craig and Charles, and another one reverses repeatedly over Boris Johnson.With the newsreading expertise of Rebecca De Unamuno – and it's the right version this time, promise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bid to attract more listeners, we’ve hijacked Hamish and Andy’s website and are now officially pretty much as good as them. Dom reviews the world’s vaccination ads, Charles gets Craig's advice on TikTok addiction, and also takes a trip to the dentist. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with all the latest headlines you can’t trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Melbourne’s new Covid cluster mounts, Charles and Dom talk to Sami Shah who tries to put a happy spin on it all. Also, Craig explains how to get onto talkback radio, and you can win a car. Sort of. Featuring all the Chaser news headlines you know you can’t trust, with Rebecca De Unamuno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles tries to explain NSW politics to Dom, Zoe identifies flaws in the 'daily podcast' concept – oh. and Craig works out how to achieve peace in the Middle East. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with all the news you can’t trust.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chaser Report is unfortunately back for another year, with a new DAILY format. Make Dom Knight and Charles Firth part of your morning routine. Today we’re chatting about vaccine hesitancy, Eurovision, and Labor’s disastrous by-election loss, and Charles tells you how he got the Pfizer vaccine to improve his 5G reception. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with all the latest Chaser headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of stupid, Zoe talks about her cat, Charles talks about his greatest triumph. If you're worried that you're a bit stupid, consider taking the Chaser IQ Test. Details are available at the end of the episode. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with all the latest, greatest improvised news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the new year and everyone is looking forward to a new year that's not as bad as 2020. The team tries to talk about what they did for New Year's Eve, but then realises that the show is prerecorded before New Year's Eve. Zoe conducts a Hunger Games style death-match between Dom and Charles, while Nina acts as judge. Everything else in the episode is a bit of a blur, much like New Year's Day. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with more improvised news headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special show - specially recorded by the team on New Years Eve (and definitely not pre-recorded a couple of weeks earlier), the team talks about their New Year's Resolutions. Charles looks at what world leaders were saying about 2020 exactly one year ago. Nina talks about her disgusting coffee-based lifestyle and Dom looks back on the year in movies. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno, wows the world with her breaking news reports that are so new that even she doesn't know what she's going to say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of The Chaser Report - specially recorded on Christmas Eve - Dom takes us through weird Christmas traditions from around the world. Nina looks at the bad food of the 1970s, and Charles talks Christmas presents, while tries to talk presents but mostly just shits on her dad. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with some very up to date news headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Charles flogs coal for Christmas, Dom tells his kid about Santa, and Zoe updates you on the latest up-the-minute hacks from Kmart. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with some less urgent, non-Kmart news updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles takes the gang through another round of, “What Product is That?,” and Rebecca De Unamuno is back with all the news you can't trust! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom runs through the global news headlines, including the newest event for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as the first ever real life lightsaber! Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno with all the news you can't trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe, Charles and Dom explore the vaccine rollout, enter the election denial bubble, ponder toddler swearing and listen to some charmingly antiquated ads. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno delivers a shot of news straight into your bloodstream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom, James, Charles & Zoe Norton Lodge chat about the nuance and complications around cancel culture in a surprisingly sophisticated conversation. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno is back with all the news you can't trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom is joined by Charles, Zoe & James to wrap up all the International Global News World Headlines, including a great offer on a free trip to Hawaii! Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno is back with all the news you can't trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe Norton Lodge joins Charles, Dom and James of The Shovel in the social minefield that is every local playground. Also, we welcome Freedom Day – except Charles who reckons the end to Covid restrictions is destroying everything. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with the latest headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles brings another breakthrough in the world of technology, this time featuring a self-lacing smart shoe in his ‘Welcome to the Future' segment. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno with all the news you can't trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom brings us some of The Daily Mail's best headlines of the last week, which includes an incredible story of Karl Stefanovic's new haircut. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno is back with all the news you can't trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week James Schloeffel of The Shovel joins Craig, Charles and Dom to discuss election-stealing ghosts, Gerry Harvey's baffling popularity and the hotly-contested race to be Australia's second most successful news satire site. Plus trendy headlines from the always trending Rebecca De Unamuno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom chats all the greatest news from trusted news source, Domain, including a couple who have purchased their dream home in the form of a minibus. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno with the latest news you can't trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the future! Charles walks Dom & Craig through a baffling phone case / espresso machine hybrid that actually catches the interest of the others for the very first time in the segment's history. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno brings us all the news you can't trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Charles accidentally hoards toilet paper, Dom reminisces about strange COVID fads and Craig explores the baffling history of Chaser merchandise. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with lots of Chaser news headlines, and disdain for Charles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles, Craig & Dom are joined by Zoe Norton Lodge, host of the ABC's ‘Reputation Rehab,' to chat all things outrage, cancel culture and rebuilding reputations. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno is back with all the latest news you can't trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and his wife had an anniversary recently, and his wife decided to fulfil a lifelong dream of getting a tattoo. Charles suggests adding a drop-shadow, which doesn't go as well as he hopes. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno brings you all the news you can't trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Craig fixes our awful national anthem, Charles fixes his son's lack of horrific injuries, and Dom looks at the attempts to fix the US election. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with the latest minty-fresh Chaser news headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom is here to take us through some of the non-election related new stories of the week, including dismembered dummies being used for Halloween decorations. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno is back with all the news headlines you can't trust!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles has a brand new entry into his Welcome to the Future segment and it's a Smart Pillow. But why would any one want a smart pillow? Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno brings you the latest news you can't trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Reucassel rejoins Dom and Charles for our US Election Special, as we deliver the most authoritative coverage possible with a totally unclear result. Also, how The Chaser got its Twitter account suspended, and the latest up to date breaking news from Rebecca De Unamuno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nina brings the gang news from around the world, including a rather offensive blunder from a customer service team, and the arrival of the long awaited Borat 2. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno brings you the latest news you can't trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Nina's last week with The Chaser Report, Dom has kindly composed a quiz about the year of her birth - 1993. Test your knowledge on the year Nina was born and the year Charles was 17. Plus, Rebecca De Unamuno brings you the latest news you can't trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the liberation of Melbourne, we cross to a man drinking in a park – David Milner. Also, Nina gets burgled, we visit the world's strangest retirement community and Charles is a business idiot again. Oh and also, Nina died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you find that the problem with modern media is that you don't get enough inane gossip about celebrities that you don't even care about? If that's the case, then you're going to LOVE this episode of The Chaser Report! Wondering what's going on with the Spice Girls? Wow! We've got all the latest news about that fascinating topic. Oh, and Rebecca De Unamuno with Chaser news headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the thing that's missing from your life? Is it a bluetooth enabled umbrella? If so, then this is the episode for you. Charles Firth joins Nina and Dom to review the Oombrella, the world's most high-tech umbrella. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno brings you the latest news you can't trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.