The Chaser Report

Charles has discovered a bluetooth tattoo that could win the award for most dystopian product covered on the podcast. Meanwhile he also tells Dom about a mechanical arm controlled by AI, and why everyone should watch season two of The Rehearsal.---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Charles make some bold hyperbolic predictions about the outcome of the Los Angeles riots/invasion. Then, once they realise that all their exaggerated ideas are far more likely than first assumed, they double down make even more big calls. ---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of an Australian journalist being shot at by police in LA, Charles and Dom knock their brains together to come up with a solution for the impending Australia vs USA war. ---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles brings several stories that sound like they're from the future but are actually pathetically present, including multiple stories about AI discovering a partner's disloyalty. This episode description was written by 14 people in a sweat shop typing very fast pretending to be AI. Please let us out. Our coordinates are 47.1915° N, 52.8371° W.---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bloody superannuation tax RIP OFF is DAYLIGHT ROBBERY to HARD BATTLERS like Dom and Charles. When will the government realise it's unfair to dip into their hard earned hoard of gold? Instead, the pair brainstorm how to improve the tax system with the glitz and glamour of a rewards program.---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom has discovered a blood-curdling new parasite that literally eats humans alive! He later describes to this episode by saying: "They're not all gonna be winners." Please leave us a five star review using the code-word 'hominivorax'.---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles has found a research paper with some genuinely fascinating findings on the meme-ification of murder, which leads to a first time in The Chaser Report's history, where Charles and Dom are taking a stand. ---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom bring a groundbreaking update on Ukraine, and the unusual technology being used in the war over there. Plus, is Trump finally learning the truth about Putin?---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Charles embark on a weekly recap of US politics, where Dom farewells Elon Musk, and Charles explains the newest theory overtaking Wall St. "Nobody calls me chicken." -- Donald Trump (presumably).---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles wants to talk about something high octane and exciting, and totally not the bond market. You might hear Dom say he wants to talk about the bond market, but that is comedic misdirection utilised to make a satirical point. I promise this episode isn't about interest rates, the bond market, or how hard it is for Charles to be a homeowner. Now keep listening so he can afford his repayments. ---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom takes a look at Kamala Harris' "sliding doors" moment and how she went from being potentially being the most important person on earth, to being at a real estate agent convention in Queensland. Meanwhile, Charles is completely apoplectic with discussions about US politics that don't incite revolution. ---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom are joined by Craig Reucassel, who has some stern feedback in regards to how he was brought up in a previous episode of the podcast. Charles attempts to explain his preposterous analogies, which unfortunately results in the use of more analogies. Plus Craig answers some actual questions about the War on Waste.---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knight on Insta or @domknight on XSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apparently you "schlubs" like our waffling so much that you were bold enough to give Dom and Charles positive feedback. Enjoy this 20 minutes of them feeling all chuffed and good about themselves while it all goes to their heads. ---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dating and gossip branch of The Chaser Report has gone wild after the latest hot tea about new exes, the Libs and Nats. Are they getting back together, or is it over this time for good? Charles and Dom may not be relationship columnists, but for this behemoth breakup, they sure can pretend to be. ---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom has an alarming update on the war on waste, featuring some of its crunchiest fallen soldiers. Meanwhile Charles brings good news in the form of an algae that might save everyone from microplastics. --Read the ABC Report on Lord Howe Island's birds HEREFollow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's oldest-running political power-couple, the Nationals and Liberals, have officially divorced! Charles reckons there's a long term plan going on behind the scenes, meanwhile Dom tries to figure out what's next for the parties that formerly made up the Coalition.--Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We want to hear from YOU, our dear listener, about what YOU want from this podcast. How do YOU consume it? What do YOU say we should do more or less of? How many starving interns should we force to research YOUR favourite topics? Give us a review on your podcast app, or email us at the link down below.---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom jumps on a grenade for everyone by reading the latest think-piece from the Daily Mail, where it outlined how a future nuclear war *may* impact your travel plans. This is essential listening for anyone with a vacation booked anytime within the next 3 months/decade.---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Charles is staying at an expensive hotel in Brisbane, he's increasingly thankful to not be using AirBNB, which is about to have a massive modern upgrade. And by modern upgrade, of course we mean utter enshittification. ---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom zoom back into the future with another episode of Welcome To The Future. Dom explains the Dead Internet Theory, and how it has resulted in a Dead Facebook. Plus Charles has alarming news regarding his lost Bitcoin fortune.---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has gone on deal-making extravaganza, and all of them are 100% ethics free! Planes, towers, and San Francisco island prisons — Dom and Charles cover all the latest Trump news! Plus they ask the all-important question: what should Australia try and bribe Trump with?---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

War is breaking out amongst all the parties as members fight over positions in the new government. As a change of pace, Charles and Dom go into minute details on the behind the scenes behaviours of Liberal and Labor MPs. ---Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Dyer is joined by Dave Milner, Cheryl Kernot, and Michael West did not wait even 12 hours to start unpacking the election result, so in the absence of our timeliness, please take theirs as compensation.Listen to the full Shot Podcast episode here: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/63869282ff767000110e7b82Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us your bank account details: [email protected] complaints to: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles recently went on a trip to Melbourne that lasted less time than the recording of this podcast. Astonishingly, even in this brief amount of time, his many connections to the who's who of the elite world meant he couldn't help but trip into star after star after star. This, is that story.Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us your bank account details: [email protected] complaints to: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With plenty of seats, positions, and portfolios still left unknown, The Chaser Report has the exclusive drop on who will be the next Opposition Leader. How do we know? Let's just say, Charles has an inside source. Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us your bank account details: [email protected] complaints to: [email protected] our caviar addiction: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of Dom and Charles' epic recap of the 2025 election result, the two put their minds together to predict what is next for the major parties. Who will lead the Coalition? And what grand scheme will Labor put forward under Anthony "The New Howard" Albanese? But most importantly, what will happen to Trumpet Of Patriots? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of a Labor landslide, Charles and Dom hold a political post-mortem for a man who tried to bring nuclear power to Australia, and ended up exploding his party's vote instead. Plus, Charles sees echos of the old headkicking Albo in the PM's election night speech – will he be bolder in his second term? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the election campaign comes to a close, Charles and Dom gather their thoughts on the last five weeks from Dutton and Albanese. Charles is as reserved as ever, and provides the calm and partisan analysis that will see him replace Antony Green. Meanwhile Dom makes an extremely bold prediction about the outcome for a certain H. Fong. Tune in on Monday to see how much of this was completely off the mark. Good luck voting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The betting markets (that we strongly disagree with) have had their say, so the election is practically over already. Never one to jump the gun, Australia’s most unjustifiably confident analyst Charles asks where it all went wrong during the campaign, and wonders who will be the replacement Opposition leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom reviews his prediction on the Fyre Festival 2.0's chances of going ahead, while Charles gives an update on his favourite 170Km long line city. Plus, Amanda Tattersall from The ChangeMakers Podcast joins to show us how podcasting should be done.Listen to The ChangeMakers Podcast with Michael Bradley:https://changemakerspodcast.org/michael-bradley-changemaker-chat-lawyers/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancelling debates, ignoring all polls, and banning all school holidays. Charles and Dom are back for the final week of the election, and ready for this hot mess of a campaign to be over as soon as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Lachlan debrief after the ABC leaders' debate, where the national broadcaster had the audacity to expect answers. Plus Dom makes an announcement about the Chaser Report's imminent future. Just like Christ, we're gonna disappear over Easter and be back a few days later. Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh my god who let the politicians near a music studio.See Aidan Jones' show:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/aidan-jones-chopin-s-nocturne/Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Liberals launched some new policies over the weekend, featuring the familiar and likeable faces of Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott. To explain why this is an elaborate move of "7D chess" by Dutton, Charles and Dom have all the insight you need that isn't on policy. Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles experienced a cultural phenomenon unlike any other when he saw the Minecraft Movie with his teenage son. Has the world really finally together over one piece of art? Is this the enlightening masterpiece that finally took away his cynical sarcastic worldview? The only way to find out is by listening to this podcast.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom share their reactions to the first leaders' debate on Sky News, after they both pretended to watch it. Dom takes a look at how the tariffs have already created a recession in the US. Plus Charles is in a cafe.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enWatch the leaders' debate here:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Firth is joined by Chaser editor John Delmenico, who so far has been following the election campaign closer than the candidates themselves. John prepares a mind-bending quiz for Charles, who we're sure is only pretending to get so many answers wrong. See A Rational Fear LIVE:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/a-rational-fear/Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Dutton has backflipped on a major working from home policy in the middle of his campaign, which Charles and Dom think could be disastrous. Not for the election, but for their office productivity. How are they supposed to get anything done now when they aren't forced into the office?See A Rational Fear LIVE:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/a-rational-fear/Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liberation is here! The United States is officially winning at the world economy now that the tariffs have begun, and Charles and Dom are here to tell Australia what to do next.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the blazing success of the first Fyre Festival, Charles and Dom are ecstatic to have been invited to the second one. Join them as they weigh up the pros and cons of attending Fyre 2.0.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump is floating going for a third term as King of the USA, and Charles and Dom welcome all the efforts in his case to make this happen. Everything is fine, and there is nothing to see here.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump's tariffs officially take effect today, so Charles and Dom wish our American listeners a happy Liberation Day. Dom also shares why he is not allowed to travel to the United States. Plus, Charles gets nostalgic for the Microbee.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It only took 3 days of the election campaign for Charles to come up with a new theory. This time it's about how Peter Dutton has misconstrued his professional friends for his personal ones. Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enBuy Peter Dutton a friend:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you get added to any highly confidential administration group chats, please send them the link to this episode.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enBuy Pete Hegseth a drink:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a decade of waiting, Anthony Albanese finally called the election today (we hope lol), so Charles and Dom boldly set the tone for what Australia is in for over the coming six weeks. Apologies for Dom's audio. We are not delulu about the quality. Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a Chaser Report first, Charles and Dom are officially inside the 2025 federal budget lock-up. Which means they know all of the details about this year's winners and losers. Charles tries to rewrite the metaphor of the budget, meanwhile Dom investigates all the best budget night drinking games.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom have found a LOT of ridiculous bluetooth and wifi enabled devices in their time doing Welcome To The Future. However today, not only have they found an item so dumb it literally breaks their brains, but one of them actually OWNS it.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles makes a $10,000+ request to Dom, which if successful will forever change the course of this podcast. Meanwhile, Dom shares how his material has been used to misinform AI. Plus we find out why this election is going to hit new levels of boring.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles dives back into the world of AI products, and has noticed that everything is gearing towards military uses.Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Firth is joined by Chaser editor John Delmenico, who brings a comprehensive rundown of the PM's latest interview on 60 Minutes. It's another episode of "John watched it so you don't have to" folks, and believe me, you'll won't envy him after hearing what he sat through.Watch Albanese on 60 Mins here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUu20MbK-aM&ab_channel=60MinutesAustraliaBuy tickets to John's show here:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/a-rational-fear/Watch OPTICS on ABC iview here:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/opticsCheck out more Chaser headlines here:https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=enGive us money:https://chaser.com.au/support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.