The Chaser Report

We take a look back at our chat with comedy legend John Safran, as he asks when is a cigarette not a cigarette? John Safran tells Charles and Dom about his latest book ‘Puff Piece’, which looks at the clever language and new products that the cigarette-making behemoth Philip Morris is adopting to try and retain its profits while also convincing its global audience of smokers to give up their ciggi...

Alleged politician Christian Porter has resigned from parliament again, so the team take a look at what his respectable future might look might. Meanwhile, in celebration of National Disability Day, we have a very special interview with our writer John Delmenico, and it goes exactly as these interviews all should. Plus Lachlan's reality TV career hits and abrupt halt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Dylan Behan ( News Fighters ) joins Gabbi and Dom to take a look at the hot mess that was 2021. Dylan brings his twenty-one favourite news and media soundbites to sum up the last 12 months, and the team take a look back at what 2021 meant to them. Featuring journalist voice impressions, sexy monks, and green chutes, sit back and remember the year we all just scraped by. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

The team take a look at the brand new social media laws designed to crack down on trolling, and ponder how we can troll the anti-troll laws. Meanwhile our star writer John Delmenico accidentally started a conspiracy over steak, and Lachlan aims his sights towards becoming a reality television star. Plus all the latest Chaser headlines with everybody's favourite, Rebecca De Unamuno. Hosted on Acast...

Billboard connoisseur and "A Rational Fear" host Dan Ilic joins Gabbi and Dom to talk podcast awards in this Afternoon Edition. Dan trash talks our podcast for a while, and shares how esteemed the podcast awards are from the perspective of an award-winning podcaster. Plus an update on his JokeKeeper program and some hints at plans for future billboards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

With Omicron on the rise it's important to find new ways to protect yourself from the virus, which is why Dom has taken a look at some new methods of protecting yourself from around the globe. Meanwhile Zander has gone over to South Africa to investigate the new variant, and maybe accidentally create his own variant. Plus Gabbi went shopping for a dress, and made some new maskless friends along th...

As part of our chats with our podcast competition we are joined by Nat Damena and Marty Smiley who host the "Housewarming" podcast! Nat and Marty's podcast is all about the share house lifestyle, what it's like to be a room mate, and stories from the life of renters. Gabbi puts them to the test to find out what she should do about an annoying neighbour, and Lachlan tries to make them an offer they...

Omicron has officially arrived in Australia, so Dom provides all the latest details on the safest/deadliest variant of Covid so you know exactly how worried to be. Meanwhile esteemed Chaser boss Charles Firth is still missing in action, so the team give him a call to catch up - turns out he's in Canberra pranking politicians! Plus Gabbi brings you the latest depressing news in a much more melodic...

Ella Lawry, Madi Savage and Millie Holten, also known as comedy trio Big Big Big, join the show today to talk about their nominated podcast "The Candyman" for Best Comedy in the upcoming awards. Gabbi and Lachlan pry into the inside of their podcast to find out what it's about, in order to understand and better defeat their competition. Who will win the Poddie? Find out this week! Hosted on Acast....

Warning! NASA have reported an asteroid is heading directly to Earth! The team brings you all the latest details on your impeding doom, and which celebs should star in the movie spin-off. Meanwhile Aleksa has uncovered a wild conspiracy that will blow the lid off of parliament. Plus the tension between Bathurst and Orange rises as the battle for blandest town in Australia continues. Hosted on Acas...

The hilarious Sami Shah once again joins Gabbi and Dom for our Afternoon Edition, which for once doesn't result in our lawyers losing sleep. Sami talks about his radical new change in appearance, his brand new comedy show "Cuck" and the real-life story it revolves around, as well as where and how he learnt comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In response to the brand new Religious Discrimination Bill, Dom suggests that The Chaser start a brand new church and reap all the benefits of becoming a religious institution. Meanwhile Aleksa takes a look at this year's entries for Word Of The Year which all up perfectly reflect 2021's lacklustre feeling, and Charles spins one last yarn in the final Fiction or Furphy. Plus the team take a look a...

We're joined by musical comedy royalty Sammy J in this Afternoon Edition of The Chaser Report. Sammy's podcast 'Sammy J: Snack Pack" is nominated for a podcast award, so Lachlan and Gabbi try to learn what Sammy's plan is to eliminate the competition. Sammy delves into his experiences as a musical comedian, how he got started, and his comedy inspirations. Plus Lachlan tries to get adopted by anoth...

After the verdict for a contentious defamation case was given, the team play a classic game of defamation roulette and walk the fine line between making jokes and being taken to court. Meanwhile Lachlan went and watched the stage-musical Hamilton but seems to have come away from it with the wrong idea, and Charles cracks one with another unbelievable story in Furphy or Fiction. Plus everyone's fav...

Given her phenomenal recent speech at her old high school about her journey and the personal toll of activism, we thought it would be appropriate to revisit our chat with Grace Tame from earlier this year. Grace Tame is an advocate for sexual assault survivors, and this year's Australian of the Year. We asked her about the changes that she's fighting for, and how she's using her platform to make t...

The Chaser's in-house depressant supplier Aleksa takes an upsetting look at the Rittenhouse trial, and tries to unpack why America decided that sometimes murder can be legal. Meanwhile Dom attempts to discuss the Tim Paine sexting scandal with co-hosts who don't even know what cricket is. Plus Gabbi accidentally finds herself in the middle of a battle between two towns competing for her approval....

Chaser headline reader and improv world champion Rebecca De Unamuno joins the podcast for this Afternoon Edition. Bec gets into the nitty gritty of being a world-class improv comedian, tells some hilarious anecdotes from on and off stage, and spills all the embarrassing details on what Charles and Dom were like at uni. Plus Gabbi and Bec make plans for their own duo-show! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Due to their amazing network of connections, and through the blessing of Channel 7's incompetence, The Chaser Report has been given an exclusive chat with Adele! John shares the story behind the stuff-up. Meanwhile Dom shares some sad news for fans of coal, but good news for fans of capitalism solving climate change like Scott Morrison predicted. Plus all the latest headlines from Rebecca De Unamu...

Comedy royalty Tony Martin joins The Chaser Report in this Afternoon Edition to give Dom and Lachlan the edge on their podcast competition. Tony gives an inside perspective on the Australian Podcast Awards, and insight on how his award winning podcast "Sizzletown" is produced, as well as some classic tales from a career in radio and the media. Plus Tony asks the question, can there ever be enough...

Gabbi has received the genuine honour of being hailed as a Bathurst hero, and officially starts campaigning for The Chaser Report to do a Bathurst special (It's not going to happen Gabbi). Meanwhile Zander brings the final report on his adventures in the Sydney Film Festival! Did he see all the movies? What film is best for sleeping in? How did the afterparty go? Listen to find out. Plus Charles a...

Comedian, satirist, and most notably, host of " Pointless " Mark Humphries chats with the team in this Afternoon Edition of The Chaser Report. Mark delves further into the fascinating story of his electricity bill, and makes a pitch for his next hosting job based on an old British television show he wants to revive. Plus the occasional plug from Charles for their live show "War On 2021" which you...

Charles is furious after having an online purchase sniped from him by crypto investors. Meanwhile Aleksa has a rant about a legitimate war-crime that went completely unreported, and the team read all your sweet reviews. Plus another classic Fiction or Furphy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sami Shah joins Dom, Gabbi, and Lachlan to discuss the hypocrisy of freedom of speech in Australia. Sami talks about political correctness, media censorship, and asks why the people who promote 'free speech' are also the ones who sue any who criticise them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zander dives into the action to bring his live report on the revolt occurring in Melbourne, and Charles briefly shows his smug face to brag about being a cushy boomer homeowner. Meanwhile Gabbi has developed a new favourite genre of music while listening to Taylor Swift's latest releases. Plus another round of Fiction or Furphy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Denton joins the team to discuss the campaign to legalise voluntary assisted dying around Australia. His charity Go Gentle was founded in 2016, and in subsequent years most jurisdictions have introduced rules to allow VAD. Andrew talks about the intricacies of the required reform, explores different arguments and objections to euthanasia, and makes a passionate case for change. Hosted on Ac...