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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The Cheap Seats
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150 episodes
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Engagement51
Podcast Overview
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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
7/16/2021
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
30th June 2026 - Our 150th Episode!
<p>Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.</p><p>Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Anthony and Lucia Field and Joseph McGrail Bateup.</p><p>Want more?</p><br><p>Follow The Cheap Seats On <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cheapseatsau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cheapseatsau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cheapseatsau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TIKTOK</strong></a></p><br><p>Want even more still? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@workingdogproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Working Dog YouTube Channel</strong></a> is bursting with new content every day!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 23, 2026
23rd June 2026
<p>Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.</p><p>Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedian Elouise Eftos, as well as intergalactic politician, Count Binface.</p><p>Want more?</p><br><p>Follow The Cheap Seats On <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cheapseatsau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cheapseatsau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cheapseatsau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TIKTOK</strong></a></p><br><p>Want even more still? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@workingdogproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Working Dog YouTube Channel</strong></a> is bursting with new content every day!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 16, 2026
16th June 2026
<p>Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.</p><p>Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Santo Cilauro, Ed Kavalee and Dave Thornton.</p><p>Want more?</p><br><p>Follow The Cheap Seats On <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cheapseatsau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cheapseatsau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cheapseatsau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TIKTOK</strong></a></p><br><p>Want even more still? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@workingdogproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Working Dog YouTube Channel</strong></a> is bursting with new content every day!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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