The Chaser Report

As if Leo hadn't been on enough news shows in the last week, he's on ours too! Chaser editor John Delmenico interviews the 6News anchor to find out why this teenager hates teenagers being safe from bullies online. FOLLOW 6NEWS HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Knight is joined by Chaser editor John Delmenico to unpack everything we know about the Federal Government's under 16's social media ban. Unfortunately, "everything we know" gets exhausted pretty quickly, as it turns out there's a lot more being left to chance. BUY A COPY OF THE CHASER ANNUAL HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chas was joined by David Smith and Richard Cooke in the most recent episode of PEP, where they discussed the appointment of RFK Jr. to the department Health and Human Services. Plus, Chas and Dave both share stories from when they were "addicted to carrots". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Lachlan give a live blow-by-blow update of their experience at the prestigious Australian Podcast Awards. How do they go in their campaign to win Best Comedy? What is the limit on free beverages at the open bar? And most importantly, why do I have to edit this right now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a self-indulgent special, Dom Knight is joined by Producer Lachlan as they celebrate the fact this very podcast is in the running for a podcast award. Find out who we are up against, who we paid off, and how low our expectations are in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom is joined by Assoc Prof David Smith of the US Studies Centre at USYD and from the PEP podcast, to explain some of the cabinet picks Trump has made, and what he intends to do with people like Elon Musk, RFK Jr, and Matt Gaetz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what the worst idea for a city ever is? Welcome to the NEOM.To lear more about Dom's book, and the upcoming Chaser Annual, why not attend Dom and Charles' book launch event at Gleebooks? More details on that event can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With an election on the horizon, Albanese is going to need all the help he can get if he's going to try and lose this one. Thankfully, Dom and Charles have all the tips he needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has begun using his control of the House to appoint some totally normal people to his administration. Dom and Charles are inspired by Elon Musk's involvement in the US political machine, and ponder who Australia should appoint as 'Co-PM'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Utopia have predicted it again! Dom and Charles are thrilled at the prospect of Elon Musk's appointment to the Department Of Government Efficiency. Not because this will improve government efficiency, but will make for excellent content. Plus, Charles has news on a new pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom take a look at the property market in today's episode, and stumble upon a gorgeous rental in Farley being advertised by LJ Hooker. What could possibly go wrong, and how does AI fit into this mess? Plus, Charles explains the 'Dead Internet Theory'Learn more about Charles and Dom's book launch event at Gleebooks here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles shares some pressing personal news, meanwhile Dom has a major update on the podcast itself. Plus, what is the legacy of Anthony Albanese's time as PM? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another PEPisode for you hungry US politics listeners. Today, Chas is joined by Melina Wicks and Richard Cooke to unpack the election result, and the impact of race and gender on the result for the Harris campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that Trump is going to be President again, Dom and Charles realise there is no better time than the present to seize the means of communication and become who they were always destined to be: white men that coast by in a world designed to only fit white men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom react to Donald Trump's apparent win of the 2024 US Presidential Election, and speculate what the world is in for over the next four years. Would Kamala Harris be within her rights to claim the vote was rigged and assume to certify it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally US election day, and Charles is feeling a little less confident in his call on the results. Meanwhile Dom tries to help make sense of who Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in Australian terms. Plus, Charles' prediction has been surprisingly influenced by the vox pops on SBS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Firth and Dom Knight are on the edge of their seats for the US election results, and in the face of a new poll Charles is willing to make his call on who will be the winner. Meanwhile, Dom reviews Kamala Harris' appearance on SNL, and Donald Trump's ability to open doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to get PEPPY! On today's episode, we listen to an excerpt from Chas Licciardello's PEP podcast in which he outlines what the "conventional wisdom" will be when the US Presidential election results come in on Wednesday. LISTEN TO PEP HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just days to go until the US election, Dom Knight is joined for the final time by Associate Professor David Smith from the US Studies Centre at USYD, to give all his final thoughts and predictions on what will happen. And most importantly... who will reign supreme? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Charles unpack the roast comic's joke that could spell the end for the Trump campaign. Plus, Google has been fined a bonkers amount of money by Russia, and we have some ideas what that money could be used for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enough is enough. Dom and Charles stand for democracy. They want the best for the American people, and they know the American people are waiting on thir endorsement. So they've finally weighed in on which candidate they support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles and Dom (not AI) have just discovered that all it takes to have a say in politics is offering a few cheeky Qantas upgrades. So what budget bribes do they think would be best to offer Australia's political heavyweights? And what do they intend to do with their newfound power? Listen and find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a hilariously insightful episode of The Chaser Report as we dive into the highlights and lowlights of 2024! This week, our team dissects the most outrageous news stories, political blunders, and cultural moments that defined the year. From the absurdity of political campaigns to viral social media trends, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for laughs and commentary. With special guest appearances and our signature satirical spin, this episode is packed with wit and wisdom that only The Chaser can deliver. Tune in for a recap that’s equal parts funny and thought-provoking! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the US election gets closer and closer, we throwback to that time one of the candidates first engaged in one of his very many lawsuits. Dom is joined by David Smith, who has all of the deep info on Trump's classified document case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaser reprobate-turned-quasi-respectable-analyst Chas Licciardello from ABC TV’s Planet America joins Dom Knight to share all his thoughts on the US election, with plenty of detail that's too nerdy for TV. Why’s it so close? Did Kamala Harris’ assignment tougher than it seems? And why does Donald Trump never seem to experience any negative consequences for saying outrageous things? In honour of having Chas join the podcast, we've decided to go for a third as long as his ridiculously lengthy podcast, PEP, does.Find PEP with Chas and Dr Dave here, or on your podcast app of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Knight is joined by Dr Pepper himself, associate professor David Smith from USYD's United States Studies Centre, and PEP with Chas and Dr Dave. The two discuss Trump's bizarre McDonald's stunt, how close the polls are, and the current ploys from each candidate in the final two weeks of the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Charles and King Dom welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Australia with The Chaser Report's signature cocktails of conspiracy theories, commentary, and sedition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Knight and Charles Firth return to the pod to dissect Albo's recent purchase of a $4.3 million home on one of the most objectively beautiful parts of Australia, the Central Coast. Is this Albanese throwing in the towel, or the move of a political mastermind? One thing is for certain: the Central Coast is a great place and the people who were born and raised there are completely fine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Other podcasts promise high, and always under deliver. Here at The Chaser Report, we know the importance of keeping your expectations low. Here's the time Andrew Hansen settled his feud with Ben Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer has told the court that poor Brucey is unable to get work due to being so unpopular. To remind you why he is so unpopular, here's Charles and Dom's reaction to when his defamation case came to a close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As today marks one year since Australia voted against enshrining an Indigenous Voice To Parliament in the constitution, we remember the time that Senator Briggs spoke to Dom and Charles about what the Voice was actually about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For something different, in this episode Dom and Charles provide you with an insight into how their many ideation sessions work, as they sculpt the fine content you hear for yourself everyday. On a completely unrelated note, the producer will be installing breathalysers on all the studio's recording gear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First of all, we'd love to thank Beyonce for helping make this episodes, Charles will explain why. Meanwhile Dom explains the confusion around the new name of Senator Payman's political party. Plus Charles has a gripe with the way American hurricanes are yapped on about in the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Knight shares how a cookie company managed to sell overpriced cookies to gullible Sydneysiders. Meanwhile Andrew Hansen has the latest on a trend sweeping TikTok: grave cleaning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This conspiracy goes all the way to the top. Joe Biden, Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift are all in on it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

School holidays have returned, which means Charles' son Angus Firth returns to the podcast studio. Angus poses a series of intellectual quandaries to Charles and Dom, which bring to light a greater ethical dilemma: Is Charles a good dad? Listen and find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Knight is joined again by David Smith, associate professor from the US Studies Centre at USYD, to unpack the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. Who does Dr Dave think came across better, and what were all the best moments in the debate? Plus, what impact will it have on the election in November? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Hansen and Dom Knight answer the age-old question: how many koalas does it take to run an Australian airline? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Firth and Andrew Hansen discover their new favourite secret identity: the ACT Liberal who runs for a seat under one name, but posts controversial material under another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Knight and Charles Firth dive back into the world of Australian politics, given that an election will happen here soon. And what better topic to finely dissect than the inner workings of Australia's most overwhelmingly underwhelming PM? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a pivot that nobody will be surprised by, Dom Knight and Charles Firth have become massive AFL fans. Tune in to hear their expert pre-match coverage of the Lions vs Swans grand final, with the kind of insight you can only get after dozens of minutes of experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As humanity struggles to make peace amongst itself, perhaps what we need is a common enemy. Which is why, out of all the other news Charles and Dom could have talked about, today they have decided to discuss the incoming alien invasion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Firth, Dom Knight, and Andrew Hansen correctly identify the problem with the ACCC going after Coles and Woolworths. The consumer watchdog has it all wrong, and should instead be going after the little guy: IGA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the ACCC launches a lawsuit against Coles and Woolies for alleged price gouging, we rub it in Charles' that he predicted nothing would come of the inquiry into the supermarkets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The man who never tires of reminding us that he correctly called Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 through some fluke of chutzpah, Charles Firth, is ready to announce the winner in 2024. Hint – it’s all about the impact of the Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, Mark “Black Nazi” Robinson. But will he help Kamala Harris or hurt her? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in February, we forced The Chaser editor John Delmenico to watch all four hours of ABC's Nemesis program. This experiment, though unethical, did provide many helpful findings — like why it's funny to make interns do things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back when we did our WAR STORIES mini-series, Charles and Dom caught up with Julian Morrow to reflect on the infamous APEC stunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom and Andrew get excited for the upcoming Spencer Tunick nude photoshoot in Brisbane. Meanwhile, Charles is sick so Dom spills some hot gossip from their days in high school together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has survived yet another attempt on his life. This brings Dom and Andrew to the conclusion that the CIA either isn't very good at protection from assassins, or conducting secretive assassinations themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom unpacks Clive Palmer's lawsuit against Australia that could cost everyone in the country $11K. But first, Charles has an impressive medical announcement that explains why his face looks the way it does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.