The Chaser Report
Episodes
Happy Liberation Day!
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne is free! Well, free-ish. Within a 25km radius. Also we become the world's most popular news website, Craig once again plays/rubbishes our ne...
Craig's Stuff Up: An Exclusive Investigation | Sami Shah
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For several weeks, The Chaser Report has been investigating how Craig Reucassel managed to screw up an extremely simple clue on his new show 'Win The ...
The Senate Estimates Comedy Hour | Zoe Norton Lodge | James Schloeffel
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No longer dry and boring, Senate Estimates is a total laugh riot now that senators are reading out satirical gags! Plus, our Royal Correspondent Zoe j...
Three Corners | Sally Warhaft
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Because unfortunately the ABC withheld the fourth corner this week. Also, we discover why everyone's going to be rich, Charles has an exciting Hamilto...
How To Become An Arms Dealer | James Schloeffel
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intern Aleksa manages to penetrate the tight security at an arms fair to pitch some innovative products, James Schloeffel of The Shovel reacts to the ...
Splendour On Your Arse | Nina Oyama
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We promote 2021's finest music festival and get an unauthorised sneak peek at Craig's new quiz show 'Win The Week' courtesy of Nina Oyama. Plus, Rebec...
The Silent Episode | Sami Shah
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In sympathy with Naomi Osaka, Charles and Dom decide not to speak. Plus Craig attempts to solve the Wuhan Institute of Virology's image problem, Sami ...
Porter departs | Zoe Norton Lodge
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Porter drops his case against the ABC. Zoe Norton Lodge cancels pretty much every childrens’s book author. Craig Reucassel discusses strat...
Vote Firth! | James Schloeffel
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As our daily version reaches an unlikely second week, Charles launches a surprise bid for the NSW Labor leadership. Plus, he and Dom check in on The S...
Hey Melbourne, you've got this! | Dave Milner
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're got a highly sympathetic message for the Victorian capital – and head there to chat to David Milner of The Shot about lockdown #4. Plus, our m...
Definitely the Hamish and Andy Podcast
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a bid to attract more listeners, we’ve hijacked Hamish and Andy’s website and are now officially pretty much as good as them. Dom reviews the w...
Not again, Melbourne! | Sami Shah
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Melbourne’s new Covid cluster mounts, Charles and Dom talk to Sami Shah who tries to put a happy spin on it all. Also, Craig explains how to get ...
Craig solves the Middle East crisis | Zoe Norton Lodge
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles tries to explain NSW politics to Dom, Zoe identifies flaws in the 'daily podcast' concept – oh. and Craig works out how to achieve peac...
We’re back!
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Chaser Report is unfortunately back for another year, with a new DAILY format. Make Dom Knight and Charles Firth part of your morning routine. Tod...
Stupidest Stories of All Time
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of stupid, Zoe talks about her cat, Charles talks about his greatest triumph. If you're worried that you're a bit stupid, consider tak...
Looking Forward to 2021
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the new year and everyone is looking forward to a new year that's not as bad as 2020. The team tries to talk about what they did for New Year's E...
New Year's Eve Special
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special show - specially recorded by the team on New Years Eve (and definitely not pre-recorded a couple of weeks earlier), the team talks abo...
Christmas Eve Special
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of The Chaser Report - specially recorded on Christmas Eve - Dom takes us through weird Christmas traditions from around the w...
Coal Lotta Christmas
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Charles flogs coal for Christmas, Dom tells his kid about Santa, and Zoe updates you on the latest up-the-minute hacks from Kmart. Plus Reb...
Extra - How did Medicare work after this?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charles takes the gang through another round of, “What Product is That?,” and Rebecca De Unamuno is back with all the news you can't trust...
Extra - Real Life Lightsaber
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dom runs through the global news headlines, including the newest event for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as the first ever real life lightsaber! Pl...
A Midsummer Night‘s Vaccine
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe, Charles and Dom explore the vaccine rollout, enter the election denial bubble, ponder toddler swearing and listen to some charmingly antiquated a...
Extra - The Nuance of Cancel Culture
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dom, James, Charles & Zoe Norton Lodge chat about the nuance and complications around cancel culture in a surprisingly sophisticated conversation....
Extra - Free Trip to Hawaii!
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dom is joined by Charles, Zoe & James to wrap up all the International Global News World Headlines, including a great offer on a free trip to Hawa...
Happy F Day!
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Norton Lodge joins Charles, Dom and James of The Shovel in the social minefield that is every local playground. Also, we welcome Freedom Day &ndas...
Extra - Self-Lacing Smart Shoes
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charles brings another breakthrough in the world of technology, this time featuring a self-lacing smart shoe in his ‘Welcome to the Future' segm...
Extra - The Best of The Daily Mail
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dom brings us some of The Daily Mail's best headlines of the last week, which includes an incredible story of Karl Stefanovic's new haircut. Plus, Reb...
Trump Wins Election (as long as you don’t count all the votes)
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week James Schloeffel of The Shovel joins Craig, Charles and Dom to discuss election-stealing ghosts, Gerry Harvey's baffling popularity and the ...
Extra - Mini Bus Dream Home
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dom chats all the greatest news from trusted news source, Domain, including a couple who have purchased their dream home in the form of a minibus. Plu...
Extra - The Espresso Machine Phone Case
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the future! Charles walks Dom & Craig through a baffling phone case / espresso machine hybrid that actually catches the interest o...
The Man with 8880 Toilet Rolls
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Charles accidentally hoards toilet paper, Dom reminisces about strange COVID fads and Craig explores the baffling history of Chaser merchan...
Extra - Zoe Norton Lodge & Reputation Rehab
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charles, Craig & Dom are joined by Zoe Norton Lodge, host of the ABC's ‘Reputation Rehab,' to chat all things outrage, cancel culture and re...
Extra - Anniversary Tattoo
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Worst Father Ever
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 electi...
Extra - Dismembered Dummies
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 decora...
Extra - Internet Connected Pillow
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
US Civil War Special
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Reucassel rejoins Dom and Charles for our US Election Special, as we deliver the most authoritative coverage possible with a totally unclear res...
Extra - C**tstomer Service
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 awaite...
Extra - 1993 Mega Quiz
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ye...
Queuing for K-Mart
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the liberation of Melbourne, we cross to a man drinking in a park – David Milner. Also, Nina gets burgled, we visit the world's str...
Extra - What are the celebrities up to?
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find that the problem with modern media is that you don't get enough inane gossip about celebrities that you don't even care about? If that's t...
Extra - The Umbrella of the Future
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's the thing that's missing from your life? Is it a bluetooth enabled umbrella? If so, then this is the episode for you. Charles Firth joins Nina ...
Melbourne Tastes Freedom And A Specific Butter Chicken
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Melbourne's restrictions on takeaway curries have finally been relaxed, we look at the comedy chops of Donald Trump, and Charles embraces th...
Extra - When is bread bread?
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Subway's bread is not legally bread. An artist has dumped carrots on a street in London. The house from Silence of the Lambs is up for sale. Plus a ro...
Extra - Waiting for Covid
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been over six months since Australia started mass testing for Covid, so you'd think it would be a seamless process with high-tech mobile phone in...
Is Trump Okay?
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is cured and he's fine. He's great. He's IMMUNE. But is he okay? NSW gets a sexy sex scandal. And Nina talks about how she's taken up a n...
Extra - Stupid World Records
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dom runs Nina and Charles through some of humanity's finest achievements with another wrap up of the latest world records. Plus all the latest Chaser ...
Extra - Should we privatise Bondi Beach?
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should Bondi Beach become a private club that costs $80 at the door? Who would be allowed to enter? Are Covid-positive only parties a good idea or a t...
Buy This Awful Towel!
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has covid and Nina takes us through a soundbite by soundbite analysis of how it happened. Charles is trying to sell his terrible ScoMo to...
Extra - Dead Mayor Elected in Landslide
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a story that may be relevant for American listeners, a mayor in Romania has been elected in a landslide two week after dying. Also, Gucci has enter...
Three Men Talking Over Each Other
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Reucassel is filling in for Nina Oyama, who is away being successful, and Craig has a bone to pick with Dom Knight and Charles Firth. Plus, the ...
Extra - Mining the Moon
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two statues of a fish have been abolished in Morocco simply because locals thought they looked a tiny teensy bit like giant penises. The Thai governme...
Extra - Everyone panic!
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The future has arrived, and it's a complete disaster. Charles has got his hands on a new AI engine that can write Chaser-style jokes, and it's worryin...
Charles's 85th Birthday Special
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charles is older and quite hung over. If that isn't enticing enough, Nina looks at Ellen and awful private school boys, Dom checks out Melbourne's sin...
Extra - BlueToothBrushes
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The future has arrived, and it's here to solve a problem that you've never even thought about. That's right, you can now use your toothbrush to take p...
Extra - If you eat something and don't post about it, did you really eat it?
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian official is now in trouble for eating a type of endangered native turtle. People were alerted to the dish when he tweeted about it. A ma...
Remembering 11/9
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of the show, Nina gets sacked. Then we remember 9/11, and pay tribute to the way America has gotten even dumber since then. Dom looks...
Extra - Mourning the Kardashians
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Charles and Dom are devastate...
Extra - T-Rex in the backyard
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A man in England has gotten into trouble with his wife after he bought a 3.5 metre long replica of a T-Rex. A movie buff in Canada is seeking to break...
Gender Reveals Revealed (As Stupid)
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nina wades into the latest TikTok controversy, Dom reveals whether gender reveal parties are a good idea, and Charles meets a $16,000 laundr...
Extra - A Trip to the VMAs
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nina Oyama takes Charles Firth and Dom Knight on a trip to the Video Music Awards, something which the ageing white men have only a vague awareness of...
Extra - Nature is Healing
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A bear has broken into a convenience store in Lake Tahoe, California, and eaten chips on the floor. Dom Knight takes Nina Oyama and Charles Firth thro...
Special 50th Episode
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it’s been 50 episodes already?! We celebrate by looking at the QAnon conspiracy with Nina, Tony Abbott’s guide to sacrificing old ...
Extra - Welcome to the Future: Smart Forks
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the major problem in your life that you eat too fast? Luckily, Silicon Valley has a solution for you. Charles Firth reviews something that you've a...
Extra - Eating Fried Chicken in the Time of Corona
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
KFC has dropped their slogan “Finger Licking Good” because it's not very appropriate during a pandemic. Two French police officers have been criti...
Mein Trumpf
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Republican Convention is on this week, and well, yeah, it's a bit Nazi. Nina Oyama looks at the desperate plight of Britney Spears, Dom Knight tak...
Extra - Pete Evans launches new healing clinic
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The last Blockbuster Video in the world is now an AirBNB - you can stay there and watch whatever you want. Public library workers in Washington State ...
Extra - Transparent Toilets?
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Public toilets with transparent glass have been installed in a park in Tokyo. Dogs must be walked twice per day according to new German law, and a sma...
The Flight to Planet B
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We plan an escape to another planet as Nina looks at diversity on Australian TV (spoiler: there isn’t much), Dom discovers a village that quarantine...
Extra - What's ticking on TikTok
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nina Oyama shows off how young and hip she is by reviewing people on TikTok. Essential listening for anyone who is confused by what the kids are up to...
Extra - Welcome to the Future
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode in which Charles Firth reviews one of the greatest technological breakthroughs of the past one hundred years. The semiconductor...
Wet Ass Podcast
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nina looks at the backlash to Cardi ‘n Megan’s hit song, Charles checks out potential VP Kamala Harris and Dom has some good news about Covid at l...
Extra - Worst Insurance Scam Ever
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news from around the world with Nina Oyama, Dom Knight and Charles Firth. A 66 year old man tried to run an insurance scam and accidentally...
Extra - World Record Roundup
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From time to time, Dom Knight makes us endure his list of crap world records from around the world. This is one of those episodes. Plus all the latest...
A Message From Professor Trump
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s news is dreadful, so Charles brings us all the headlines from August 2019. Plus Nina gets her wisdom teeth out and Dom discovers Covid s...
Extra - Weddings in the Time of Corona
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know weddings are difficult during this period - if they can happen at all, there are strict limits. But one couple divided their guests into g...
Extra - Florida Man Buys Lamborghini
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Firth, Dom Knight and Nina Oyama bring you all the most important stories from around the world. A man in Florida has used his coronavirus aid...
Karendemic Alert
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nina learns how to become a “sovereign citizen” who doesn’t have to obey the police, Dom uncovers Covid fines for drive thru and bush doofs, and...
Extra - Can Dogs Eat Grapes?
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler alert: no. No they definitely can't, as Dom Knight found out. He then forces Nina and Charles to play the very fascinating quiz: What Can Dogs...
Extra - Mini Robots Are Taking Over
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robots being deployed in fast food joints in Japan so that the workers taking orders can work from home. Comedians take over around the world and a ta...
The $1600 Butter Chicken
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dom discovers the world's most expensive Indian meal, Charles takes Donald Trump's cognitive test and Nina finds out how to place a hex on ...
Extra - Scream from your heart
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how Japanese theme parks are dealing with Covid restrictions? Nina Oyama takes Dom and Charles through all the highs and lows, and twists an...
Extra - Covid health hacks
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you put your fruit in the dishwasher? If not, why not? What is the appropriate way to protest against wearing a mask? And should you have a shower ...
Is this podcast a cake?
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As bitcoin scammers take over Twitter, Charles deals with his own Facebook scammers. Dom looks at all the fines people are getting for breaching Covid...
Extra - Bats, Cats and Sexy Fish
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A giant, enormous golden-crowned flying fox is causing a stir because of its “human size”. It can have a wingspan up to a whopping 1.7m. A cat-whi...
Extra - Mayonnaise Ice Cream anyone?
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Heinz has released a range of ice cream mixing kits – you can produce ketchup ice cream, barbecue, mayo, salad cream, and something called saucy sau...
Yes We Kanye
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dom takes a look at the unlikeliest presidential campaign since Trump’s and Charles bans Pauline Hanson from the podcast. Nina Oyama fills...
Extra - The Story of the Same-Day Courier
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Firth describes his experience booking a same-day courier, while Dom Knight and Andrew Hansen listen on with bemusement. Plus all the latest C...
Extra - Would you let Siri replace judges?
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been revealed that Hollywood director Christopher Nolan doesn’t allow chairs on set. Amica is a new website that allows divorcing couples to ...
Melbourne International Covidy Festival
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Andrew reports from inside his locked-down Melbourne postcode, Charles discovers the world's dumbest smart socks and Dom explores Florida's ...
Extra - Socially distanced orgy
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Firth, Dom Knight and Andrew Hansen bring you a round up of news from around the world. A UK millionaire is holding a socially distanced orgy....
Extra - Bald Men Are More Likely to Get Covid-19
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
World headlines round up with Charles Firth, Andrew Hansen and Dom Knight. A man has been fined for farting in public. Nestle have finally decided to ...
We had the second wave first
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Melbourne goes back into lockdown, Dom and Charles attempt to avoid interacting with Andrew, who lives in Melbourne. Plus, we take a trip to Serbia...
Extra - James Bond Junior
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Foxes sighted at a university campus. Rumours that James Bond has a five year old son in the next instalment. And a grocery chain has closed its salad...
Extra - The turtle with 800 kids
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A tortoise who fathered 800 babies has retired. Vladimir Putin has a coronavirus disinfection tunnel leading into his home. And renovating woman has f...
Meet The Prickers
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dom explores Britain’s longer, Royaller and drunker Melbourne Cup, Andrew profiles a celebrity who’s really into finger holding, and Cha...
Chaser Report Extra - 17th June 2020
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Chaser headlines from Rebecca De Unamuno. Anthony Albanese vows to wipe out branchstackers, presumably including himself. The Liberal Party...
Chaser Report Extra - 15th June 2020
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Chaser news from Rebecca De Unamuno. The government has backed removing a statue of Captain James Cook in Sydney’s Hyde Park after learni...
May I take your order (of Australia)?
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been drinking too much under lockdown? Not doing enough exercise? Charles shares legitimate and in no way dodgy medical advice on how to have...
Chaser Report Extra - 10th June 2020
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Hansen talks about the massive glut in truffles as a result of high end restaurant closures. What should we do with all the extra truffles? Plu...