
Produced by Working Dog and hosted by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald, The Cheap Seats is a fast-paced comedic look back at the week that was across news, sport, and entertainment.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 169 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyNewsNews Commentary | |||

Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
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Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
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A fast-paced, punchy roundup of weekly headlines across politics, sports, entertainment, and tech, anchored by quick banter and rotating guests who bring comedy, expertise, and insider perspectives. Episodes blend topical satire with showbiz bits, celebrity anecdotes, and cultural moments, often featuring live guests from journalism, television, comedy, and sports. Noteworthy is the show's ability to pair high-energy humor with candid industry insights, delivering both entertainment and context in a compact format that's easy to sponsor or guest-pitch to. Potential listeners should expect rapid-fire humor, topical twists, and a healthy dose of Aussie wit across a broad media landscape.
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Recent guests on The Cheap Seats include:
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5. James Webb
6. Bill Bailey
7. Ben Graham
8. Lena Moon
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