About this season
Major news stories, not-so-major news stories, stories involving cats, entertainment, sport and viral videos, it’s a Reader's Digest of world events for a generation who simply don’t want to read.
Episodes (12)
1. April 21st, 2026
Aired 21 April 2026 • 47 min
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in the action are Mel Tracina, UK comedian Emmanuel Sonubi & friend of the show Denise Scott.
2. April 28th, 2026
Aired 28 April 2026 • 47 min
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian and actor Celia Pacquola & comedian Josh Jack.
3. May 5th, 2026
Aired 5 May 2026 • 45 min
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedy royalty Glenn Robbins.
4. May 12th, 2026
Aired 12 May 2026 • 47 min
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Anne Edmonds and broadcaster Abbey Gelmi.
5. May 19th, 2026
Aired 19 May 2026 • 48 min
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Shaun Micallef and broadcaster Clint Stanaway.
6. May 26th, 2026
Aired 26 May 2026 • 44 min
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedian Anisa Nandaula.
7. June 2nd, 2026
Aired 2 June 2026 • 47 min
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are comedian Concetta Caristo and SBS cycling commentator Matthew Keenan.
8. June 9th, 2026
Aired 9 June 2026 • 45 min
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are comedy duo Granny Bingo and Mt Everest climber, Bianca Adler.
9. June 16th, 2026
Aired 16 June 2026
10. June 23rd, 2026
Aired 23 June 2026
11. June 30th, 2026
Aired 30 June 2026
12. July 7th, 2026
Aired 7 July 2026