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 14, 2022 • 24min
The Fall of Twitter, Truss, and Democracy as We Know It | Dave Milner
Dave Milner from The Shot joins Charles Firth to cover the fall of Twitter and Liz Truss and ask the question plaguing everyone's mind: will the world hurry up and end already? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2022 • 32min
We're *Officially* the Worst Business Ever | Fred Schebesta
Co-founder of Finder.com Fred Schebesta joins Charles and Dom to give them some business advice, unaware of how unsalvageable this company is. Fred also explains Finder’s partnership with charity Good360 to help people donate spare laptops to disadvantaged community members - find out more and donate money or a laptop here https://www.finder.com.au/laptop-launchpad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2022 • 20min
Twitter Verified as Dead
On this Remembrance Day we remember... Twitter. For better, or for better, Twitter is dying a verifiably glorious death, so let Dom and Charles bring you the best final Tweets from their favourite 'verified' accounts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2022 • 30min
AMERICAN MIDTERM WRAP | Dr. David Smith
Dr. David Smith joins Dom and Charles to explain the recent American Midterm elections. Where was the red wave that everyone predicted? And more importantly, why are there still apes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2022 • 40min
Capitalism Is The Problem | Tom Ballard
Tom Ballard joins Dom Knight to breakdown everything wrong with the world from the perspective of a millennial, which Tom dissects in his new book 'I Millennial' - out November 30th! Who is creating all the problems? Is it the Boomers, the rich, or the political class? Tom Ballard has done the research and gives you the answers, but funnily. More information about Tom's new book can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2022 • 13min
Elon Musk Charges $8 for Free Speech
Twitter and Elon Musk are simultaneously destroying each other like two black holes trapped in each other's event horizon, and Charles and Dom are here to enjoy the spectacle. For a social media platform that isn't currently dying (because it died ages ago) check out chaser.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2022 • 17min
In Liz We Truss | Henry Naylor
Charles interviews British comedian, director, and playwright Henry Naylor who is most known for his work on the satirical series 'Spitting Image'. Henry explains why England is going off the walls and they keep churning through prime ministers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2022 • 12min
LIVE at Grapes of Mirth Pt3 | Nazeem Hussain | Merrick Watts
Charles and Dom are joined by Merrick Watts and Nazeem Hussain at the Grapes Of Mirth festival! The panel discuss Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, and foot fetishists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2022 • 19min
LIVE at Grapes of Mirth Pt2 | Ivan Aristeguieta | Lizzy Hoo | Dane Simpson
Charles and Dom are joined by Ivan Aristeguieta, Lizzy Hoo, and Dane Simpson at the Grapes Of Mirth festival! As a panel they discuss the worst streaming platform for sport, and the best sports to watch on it. Plus everyone takes part in a bit of lèse-majesté. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2022 • 21min
LIVE at Grapes of Mirth Pt1 | Nazeem Hussain | Merrick Watts
Charles and Dom are joined by Merrick Watts and Nazeem Hussain at the Grapes Of Mirth festival! The panel discuss Prince Harry's new book, the oncoming nuclear war, and how to tighten up your home budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
