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Chaser Report Edinburgh Fringe tour and podcast subscription changes

In this candid episode of The Chaser Report, hosts Dom and Charles mix promotional updates, listener banter, and topical riffs as Charles prepares to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe. The episode covers an imminent subscription price increase, new membership tiers, and how subscribers can score perks — including occasional free tickets to live shows. If you follow Australian comedy tours, podcast membership strategies, or festival ticket hacks, this episode lays out the essentials.

Podcast subscription price increase and membership tiers

Lock the current rate: The hosts announce a planned bump in monthly and annual subscription prices, and explain grandfathering for existing subscribers. They outline a proposed $5.99 ad-free tier and higher tiers for added benefits such as website access and weekend bonus episodes. The discussion touches on pricing psychology, annual versus monthly billing, and encouraging listeners to subscribe before rates rise.

Live shows, Edinburgh Fringe tickets, and subscriber perks

Charles reveals sold-out shows at the Pleasance Grand and promises that podcast subscribers may receive free or comped tickets if they reach out. The narrative connects tour promotion with audience engagement, showing how podcasters can use live events to deepen listener loyalty, provide meet-and-greets, and create exclusive subscriber experiences.

Production rhythm: reducing daily episodes temporarily

Expect a temporary slowdown in daily publishing while Charles tours. The hosts commit to a weekly catch-up model and guaranteed bonus episodes for paying members. This section explains how podcast teams can balance touring demands with content continuity, including recording blocks and occasional emergency episodes when big news breaks.

Topical asides: Wankonomics audiobook and climate concerns

The episode includes a short review of the Wankonomics audiobook, recorded by the authors, and an earnest exchange about water table salination and carbon offsetting. The hosts debate the ethics of touring emissions and discuss carbon farming and satellite-verified rewilding as practical offset examples.

Listener reviews, format ideas, and behind-the-scenes honesty

Hosts read mixed reviews — from comedic praise to sharp critique — and brainstorm format improvements like bringing on investigative guests. The episode showcases transparency about podcasting choices, from pricing to content priorities, and highlights tangible next steps for listeners: subscribe to lock in rates, attend live shows, and follow bonus-content offerings.

• Topics covered: festival touring, membership pricing, ad-free feed, bonus weekend episodes, audiobook picks, climate tangents.
• Useful for: listeners seeking festival tickets, podcasters considering membership pricing, and fans wanting behind-the-scenes updates.