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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Mar 4, 2022 • 18min
ARVO: Sami Shah admits he was wrong!
The wonderful Sami Shah joins Gabbi and Aleksa for an Arvo Chat, where Sami admits he was wrong about his future predictions of war! After apologies are out of the way, the team get into the good stuff and answer the hard hitting questions: which Disney character was your sexual awakening? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 3, 2022 • 18min
Russian Boycott Bonanza
In this special episode of The Chaser Report we announce that - just like every other company trying to score some brownie points - we are officially boycotting Russia. Aleksa and John both take a look at the different ways that Russia is being boycotted by everyone from bartenders to meerkats. Plus our lame producer has more notes for professional development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2022 • 16min
A Risk Assessed Shoey?
Scott Morrison has tested positive for COVID, but who did he get it from and to whom will he give it? Meanwhile Dom takes a look at the latest findings from the IPCC report. Plus Gabbi has an update on her show, and what it was like to do the most risk-adverse shoey ever done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2022 • 16min
ARVO: What not to call Anthony Locascio
Comedian Anthony Locascio joins Dom and Zander for an Arvo Chat! Anthony discusses the backstory of his new comedy show "Don't Call Me A Wog! An Ethnic Comedy Story" and his complex relationship with racial stereotypes in comedy. Anthony talks about exactly what he doesn't want to be called, and makes a plea for people to actually bother even attempting his last name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 1, 2022 • 17min
Go Fund Yourself
Peter Dutton wants to raise money for flood-relief from the people's pockets rather than government allocated money, so we tell him to go fund himself. Meanwhile Charles has his first toilet-paper conundrum of 2022. Plus Gabbi has left a few messages for the team while she's away in Adelaide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2022 • 16min
We Were Hacked by Putin!
In breaking news, we were hacked by Russia! Charles brings you up to date on the latest news surrounding our website and the cyber attacks we faced. Meanwhile Aleksa is checking his Doomsday Clock now that things are turning nuclear. Plus the office tipping competition has caused devastating losses due to some false information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2022 • 17min
ARVO: Big Big Big catch Jack the Ripper
Fantastic comedy trio Big Big Big, featuring Ella Lawry, Madi Savage and Millie Holten, join Gabbi and Lachlan for an Arvo Chat. Big Big Big share the wonders of their comedy show 'Catching Jack' which they are touring at Adelaide and Melbourne. They also debrief with Gabbi and Lachlan on the chaos of the podcast awards last year, and Lachlan hosts a very big quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2022 • 17min
Welding For Dummies
With war raging in Ukraine the team share a genuine moment of sincerity and reflect on why it's important to not be too quick to make jokes about horrible events. Aleksa takes this as an opportunity to highlight sensationalist journalism happening from other outlets. Plus a look behind the scenes of our latest stunt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2022 • 16min
ARVO: Dylan Behan's Ukraine Rundown
Dylan Behan, host of 'NewsFighters' podcast joins the team for an Arvo Chat. Dylan brings all the freshest clips to summarise Australia's response to the Ukraine-Russia situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2022 • 17min
QUEEN REALLY DEAD THIS TIME WE PROMISE
In order to find out if Queen Elizabeth II is dead or not Aleksa hatches a flawless plan. Meanwhile John shares why he has a newfound respect for Sky News. Plus our producer comes in and tells everybody off because he's allergic to fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
