The Chaser Report
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 in...
Ukraine On Putin's Parade
Charles and Dom give a drone's eye view of the latest on the Russia/Ukraine war. Is Putin on the nose? Should Australia invest in Ukraine drone tech to fight Vanuatu? And did US military tactics actually win for once? Listen and learn.
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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM DOM AND CHARLES
Dom and Charles announce a major change to the format of The Chaser Report, which will blow any media news you've read in the last week out of the water.
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Karl Stefanovic Is Not Joe Rogan
Charles has a theory that the world is healing, based entirely on the fact that Karl Stefanovic lost his job on Today. Meanwhile Dom, who has COVID again, shares his research on politics and podcasts to pinpoint exactly why Karl will never be Australia's Joe Rogan.
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Four Seasons Reflecting Pool Landscaping
Dom enjoys the premium economy version of a Starbucks coffee, which seamlessly transitions into an allegory for Trump's failed renovation of the Washington Reflecting Pool. Plus, Charles reckons he's handsome enough to fit in at Mayfair.
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Seeya Stahmer
Sir Keir Stahmer is out, and some bloke from Manchester is in, so Charles uses his Labor Party insight to share what this means. And yes, his Labor Party insight does work for other Labor parties. Plus, Dom explains what it means to be a non-Dom. It's more dom than you think!
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Somehow, COVID Returned
As a cute, throwback Tuesday-style retrospective, Dom goes back in time five years and rediscovers how annoying COVID was. Plus, stop trying to make "mully fuddler" happen, Charles. It's not going to happen.
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How To Make The Chaser Annual
With the publishers at his throat for a front cover, Charles frantically brainstorms ideas for what image to use on this year's Chaser Annual. What image do you think perfectly encapsulates 2026 (even though we're halfway through)? If you have an idea, please email it to hello@theshovel.com.au :))))
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Happy 80th Birthday Trump!
To celebrate President Donald J. Trump's 80th birthday, Dom walks Charles through all the objectives the US had before starting a war against Iran. If Trump's plan was for his military to learn lessons, then let's tick that box off!
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PODCAST BOYCOTT UNTIL ALBO JOINS US: DAY #1
Anyone can become a trillionaire, not just Elon Musk! So Dom shares how easy it is to theoretically possess an amount of wealth that a thousand generations of your kids couldn't spend. Plus, Charles is put to the test on how well he knows obscure NSW Labor history.
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Australia Will Win The World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup underway, and in the wake of Australia's commanding win against Türkiye, The Chaser Report is officially going full bandwagon! Dom, an actual fan, brings in-depth analysis from his lifelong knowledge and love of the sport. Meanwhile, Charles also loves soccer.
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Elon Musk's Trillion-Dollar Heist
Charles takes a deep dive into Elon Musk's trillion-dollar heist and how he's legally created the world's biggest Ponzi scheme. Plus, Dom announces his new company, Quantum Chaser, which is disrupting the new space of quantum comedy — invest now!
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Apple's Biggest Fold Yet
Today on the Chaser Report we put AI to the test by asking it the question on everybody's lips: how much should you be paying for math tutoring? Plus Charles still really wants to talk about SpaceX, but doesn't.
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Welcome To The Past... Past... Past
Often when we make episodes of this podcast, we use long-winded extended metaphors to convey a satirical point about a topical story. Let's just assume this episode is one of those cases, and that the metaphor will be explained in a future episode.
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Albo's Temu Material
Charles and Dom whip out their Temu-grade analysis of Albanese's recent diss on Temu-Abbott, which highlights the PM's disconnect from the average punter who actually uses Temu. However, this all begs the question: who actually is Australia's most Temu politician?
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Bluetooth Skies and Tailwinds
Dom's voice is sexier than usual today, after our beloved host pulled off a crazy youthful all-nighter. Meanwhile, Charles believes that law enforcement should crack down on Bluetooth devices, no matter the inconvenience.
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Sloppy Sub Seconds
Charles was looking to make a big new purchase, but now he's second-guessing himself. Because isn't it better to just re-buy what you already have, and never upgrade? Plus, Dom takes a look at the nostalgic new direction of the Liberal Party.
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Australia Finally Has A High-Speed Rail! ... Hub
Over the weekend, Charles visited the beginning of what will one day be looked back on as the hub that changed the nation.
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A Beer Reviewed Study
BREAKING: Booze bad. Jury's still out.
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Enhanced Drones
The world debut of the Enhanced Games has come and gone, with Charles and Dom finding themselves inspired by the results, or lack thereof. Speaking of underwhelming performances, there was a drone show in Sydney! But was it a missed opportunity for high art?
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A Royal APEC?!? | LIVE AND ARTY with Jennifer Forward-Hayter
Dom and Charles are joined by the genuinely talented artist, Jennifer Forward-Jayter, who has done something truly incredible. Dear listener, if you've ever asked the question, "What if the Chaser's APEC stunt happened at Buckingham Palace?", then this episode has all the answers you need.
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Who Will Be One Nation's Prime Minister? | LIVE AND ARTY
Charles and Dom join you live in front of an audience at the Soda Factory in Sydney to talk about how Charles was right about everything to do with One Nation.
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<...The Starmy Army
Dom wants to talk about sport, however Charles has a cautionary tale from The Chaser's past that taught him to find another topic. Thank god for Kier Starmer.
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Please Sir, Can I Have A House?
Charles and Dom take a crack at the budget's generational unfairness against trust funds, and the audacious spin being used by young people who have been conned into saying they like it. Plus, what's on Foxtel these days?
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COVID-atouille
Another pandemic? Aww rats! I'm sure Charles and Dom will treat this without any of the medical sensationalism and scaremongering that everyone else seems to be doing.
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2026 Federal Budget Special
After spending three days in the budget lock-up, and four days before that trapped in the budget lockers, Dom and Charles have emerged with knowledge of all the winners and losers of the 2026 Federal Budget. But more importantly than all of that, Charles needs to talk about Olivia Rodrigo.
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A Pivotal Moment In Australian History
Based on the result of the by-election in Farrer, Dom and Charles believe that what we have witnessed is a pivotal moment in Australian history. What does a One Nation win mean for Labor? Will the Nats still get donations from Gina Rinehart? And are the Liberals now a minor party? Listen and find out.
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Find My BodyCam | Welcome To The Future
It wouldn't be a week of Charles' return without a story about how Bluetooth will cause the end of the world. Have you ever wanted to know if a police officer was within 400m of your location? Turns out you can!
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A Capital Planes Tax
Charles is frustrated with the feeble narrative being constructed by the Albanese Government, and suggests a better way for the PM to dress up what he says he's doing. Meanwhile Dom takes a deep dive into the electorate of Farrer, and Pauline's private plane gift.
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The Revolution Will Not Be On Microsoft Teams
Charles is back again from his Wankernomics tour adventures, ready for Dom to fill him in on the latest updates from the Strait of Hormuz. Listen for sea mines, latex deficits, and more! Plus, Charles shares what happened when flights on his trip were too dangerous because of the war. Firth on the frontline???
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Do Satirical Podcasts Solve Anything? | Sami Shah
As part of his PhD research, soon-to-be doctor Sami Shah put together a comprehensive investigation into a topic very dear to our hearts: the actual value of satirical podcasts. In this snippet from his pod-doco, Sami hears from satirists from far and wide, including Andy Zaltzman, James Schloeffel, Alice Fraser, Dan Ilic, and someone by the name of Dom Knight. If you would like to hear this full episode, check the link below!
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War Result Buffering... | Sami Shah
Back from a brief break, Dom is joined by his fellow scholar Sami Shah, who gives him the full rundown of every major story we missed while we were gone. Charles who?
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That Could've Been An Email
Did you hear? The Prime Minister is going to make a HUGE announcement tonight! Charles and Dom are eager with anticipation to hear what massive, earth-shattering, world-changing news Albo is going to drop on them. OH THE EXCITEMENT I CAN'T HOLD IT IN ANY LONGER!!!!!!!
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Hump Day, Lump Day
A listener has encouraged Charles to genuinely enter a career in politics, which quickly resulted in Charles uttering the statement: "I think I would have virtually unlimited power very quickly" without a hint of irony. Plus, let's have Wednesday off.
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The Sub Cost Fallacy
Dom and Charles bring you one of their patented updates on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, and how it's looking in these times of war. Plus, should Australia's defense specialists be taking a leaf from Iran's book?
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Elon Musk Solves Iran
After he joined a talk (unrequested) between India and the US, Dom and Charles suspect that Elon Musk could actually be the hero the Iran war needs. Or is it Jared Kushner? Plus, Charles recounts when The Chaser was officially designated a terrorist organisation.
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Fighting Gambling With Gambling
Charles and Dom set out to solve Australia's problem by betting on Australia's gambling problem. And if you'd like to win big, why not bet this solution will never see the light of day on Polymarket?
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Vietnam 2.0
Keeping true to their lifelong promise to only cover the most important and relevant news, Charles and Dom deliver you an update on the price of petrol, and which foods are being renamed thanks to a new trade deal. Oh, and something about the war, but that's not worth worrying about.
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This Episode Could Get Us Fined $5,000
Due to a new law in New South Wales, Charles predicts he will be fined a lot of money in the future. Listen to find out more!
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The Bellwether State
As the results of the South Australian election continue to trickle through, Charles and Dom dote on the landslide. Meanwhile, Dom has his eye on a new mansion in an unusual postcode. Plus, Charles identifies who he thinks is the most interesting politician to keep an eye on in Australia.
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Simpsons Predicted The Future Of Toys | WTTF
The future of toys is here — and not just that, but the future of parenting! Introducing GABBO, the only companion your child will ever need. Let's just make sure everything is kept within the guidelines, and tell us how you would like to proceed.
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