The Chaser Report
The Chaser
Are you sick of news you can trust? For over 200 years, The Chaser has been the world's leading source of news you can't trust.The Chaser Report offers a satirical look at Australian and world news and culture, along with occasional confessions of parenting and business failures, the latter often involving an amusingly large number of unsold avocado pool toys.The show is hosted each day by two of the satirical comedy group’s co-founders, Charles Firth and Dom Knight, along with occasional cameos from more talented, less available Chaser colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Nov 23, 2020 • 7min
Extra - The Espresso Machine Phone Case
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.
Nov 19, 2020 • 28min
The Man with 8880 Toilet Rolls
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.
Nov 18, 2020 • 12min
Extra - Zoe Norton Lodge & Reputation Rehab
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.
Nov 16, 2020 • 7min
Extra - Anniversary Tattoo
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.
Nov 12, 2020 • 35min
Worst Father Ever
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.
Nov 11, 2020 • 9min
Extra - Dismembered Dummies
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.
Nov 9, 2020 • 9min
Extra - Internet Connected Pillow
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.
Nov 5, 2020 • 32min
US Civil War Special
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.
Nov 4, 2020 • 11min
Extra - C**tstomer Service
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.
Nov 2, 2020 • 12min
Extra - 1993 Mega Quiz
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.
