
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 | 141 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsComedyNews Commentary | |||

The Cheap Seats is BACK for 2026!
Join us as we take a fun, funny look at the week that was with your hosts, Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald.
Mel Tracina will fill us in on all things entertainment, and special guests Celia Pacquola and Josh Jack ... more
The Cheap Seats is BACK for 2026!
Join us as we take a fun, funny look at the week that was with your hosts, Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald.
Mel Tracina will fill us in on all things entertainment, and special guests Emmanuel Sonubi and Denise Sc... more
Let's take a look back at the 2025 that was from The Cheap Seats, with your hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald!
Tonight we're joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Little Miss Universe Nevaeh-Lea Benton returns, and Mel Tracina braves the... more
Let's take a look at the week that was from the Cheap Seats, with your hosts Melanie Bracewell, and, filling in for Tim McDonald, our friend Carlo Ritchie (Thank God You're Here).
Tonight we're joined by improv wizard Reggie Watts, Abbey Gelmi talks... more
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A fast-paced, joke-forward look at the week in politics, sports, entertainment, and pop culture. The show blends sharp banter between two main hosts with a steady stream of high-profile guests and timely topics, ranging from Australian federal politics to global entertainment and sports news. Episodes typically feature satirical takes on current events, light-hearted segments, and candid discussions with comedians, journalists, athletes, and cultural figures, making it a reliable what's-hot-and-buzzy listen for fans of witty, topical commentary. Noteworthy is the show's ability to mix political analysis with prankish humor and personable guest banter, creating a breezy but informed recap that often touches on both serious issues and pop-cul... more
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Recent guests on The Cheap Seats include:
1. Denise Scott
2. Emmanuel Sonubi
3. Anthony Albanese
4. Reggie Watts
5. Julia Zemiro
6. Adam Rozenbachs
7. Rob Thomas
8. Ben Elton
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