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He was an original member of the satirical team, [[The Chaser]].
One of his notable hosting roles was on the Australian adaptation of [[Balls of Steel (Australia)|''Balls of Steel'']], which premiered in April 2011. This program showcased Reucassel's ability to engage audiences with his comedic style while pushing boundaries with daring stunts and skits.▼
Since 2013, Reucassel, alongside fellow Chaser member [[Julian Morrow]], has been a main presenter on the ABC program "[[The Checkout]]." This show delves into consumer rights and exposes unethical business practices, empowering viewers with valuable information about their purchases.▼
In 2017, Reucassel embarked on a significant environmental initiative with the four-part ABC TV series "War on Waste." This groundbreaking program shed light on Australia's alarming rates of clothing and [[food waste]], highlighting their environmental consequences and advocating for sustainable solutions.▼
Following the success of "War on Waste," Reucassel continued his environmental advocacy with the 2018 series "Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge." This installment focused on the detrimental impact of single-use plastics, such as straws, on the environment, urging viewers to adopt eco-friendly practices.▼
Reucassel ventured into directing with the two-part ABC TV series "Big Deal" in 2021. This investigative program, hosted by actor [[Christiaan Van Vuuren|Christian Van Vuuren]], explored the influence of lobbying and donations on Australia's political landscape, providing valuable insights into the country's democratic processes.▼
==Early life==
Reucassel was born in South Africa and moved to [[Adelaide]] at a young age with his parents.<ref name =hd>{{cite web | title=Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery | website=Media Spy | date=27 April 2020 | url=https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/julia-zemiros-home-delivery/585/21?page=2 | access-date=13 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Fight for Planet A | website=Hawke Centre |publisher =[[University of South Australia]] | date=15 October 2020 | url=https://unisa.edu.au/connect/hawke-centre/relive-our-events/2020--calendar/hawkecentre_craigreucassel/ | access-date=13 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="Rolling Stone Australia">{{cite journal |author= Simon Wooldridge|title= Burning with the times |journal= Rolling Stone Australia |date= 1 September 2007}}</ref> There, he attended [[Semaphore, South Australia|Semaphore]] Park Primary School.<ref name="advertiser 05">{{cite news |author= Rebekah Devlin |author2=Peter Woods |author3=Carla Caruso |author4=Noami Jellicoe |title= Ducking the dark days of childhood |work= The Advertiser |date= 20 June 2005}}</ref> The family relocated to the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Highlands]] of [[New South Wales]], and Reucassel attended Bowral Public School and [[Bowral High School]].<ref name="McClellan 2011">{{cite web | last=McClellan | first=Ben | title=Chaser star at White Ribbon do | website=Southern Highland News | date=15 March 2011 | url=http://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/1070387/chaser-star-at-white-ribbon-do/ | access-date=1 September 2018}}</ref><ref name =hd/>
Reucassel attended the [[University of Sydney]], and completed a [[Bachelor of Economics]] ([[Social Science]]) degree in 1999 and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Laws]] degree in 2002. Reucassel ran the arts revue and the canoe club, and was an editor of the student newspaper ''[[Honi Soit]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://honisoit.com/editors/|title=Editors|website=Honi Soit|date=2 March 2014 }}</ref> He also debated at several [[World Universities Debating Championships]], ranking 30th in the World at Manila in 1999<ref>[http://flynn.debating.net/manspk.htm World Debate Website<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070923204639/http://flynn.debating.net/manspk.htm |date=23 September 2007 }}</ref> and 167th in Glasgow in 2001.<ref>[http://flynn.debating.net/glasind.htm World Debate Website<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070818184010/http://flynn.debating.net/glasind.htm |date=18 August 2007 }}</ref> In 2000, he competed in the [[Philip C. Jessup Cup]] international law mooting competition, his team winning the Australian rounds.<ref name="usyd 2000a">{{cite web|url=http://www.law.usyd.edu.au/alumni/docs_pdfs/slr2000vol1.pdf |title=The Sydney Law School Reports – Volume 1 2000 |access-date=2007-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060917043325/http://www.law.usyd.edu.au/alumni/docs_pdfs/slr2000vol1.pdf |archive-date=17 September 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He graduated from the [[Sydney Law School]], along with Chaser colleagues [[Julian Morrow]], [[Dominic Knight]] and [[Chas Licciardello]].<ref name="usyd 2004a">{{cite web|url=http://www.law.usyd.edu.au/alumni/docs_pdfs/slr2004apr.pdf |title=The Sydney Law School Reports – April 2004 Newsletter |access-date=2007-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060917043353/http://www.law.usyd.edu.au/alumni/docs_pdfs/slr2004apr.pdf |archive-date=17 September 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Triple J==
In 2004 and 2005, Reucassel embarked on a radio journey, co-hosting the drive-time show "[[Today Today]]" on [[Triple J]] alongside his fellow Chaser, [[Chris Taylor (comedian)|Chris Taylor]].<ref name="Newc Herald 2005">{{cite news |first= Ben |last= Quinn |title= Comedy of terrors |work= The Newcastle Herald |publisher= Jhn Fairfax Holdings Limited |date= 15 October 2005}}</ref><ref name="smh 2003">{{cite news |first= Sue |last= Javes |title= Identity Crisis Chases Sons of Satire into Radio Make-or-break |work= The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher= John Fairfax Holdings Limited |date= 8 November 2003}}</ref>
Their partnership on "Today Today" was not only a source of entertainment but also showcased their versatility as comedic talents beyond television. The show provided a platform for Reucassel and Taylor to engage with listeners in a more intimate setting
Following their successful stint on drive-time radio, Reucassel and Taylor reunited for their Sunday afternoon show, "[[Today Today#Bloody Sunday|Bloody Sunday]]," which saw them return for relief shifts in mid-2006 and during the summer of 2006–07. This return to the airwaves demonstrated their enduring appeal and ability to captivate audiences across different time slots and formats.
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===Speedos incident===
On March 19, 2007,
As TV cameras shifted their focus to Reucassel rather than Debnam, the comedian seized the opportunity to inject humor into the situation, quipping, "Sorry, I'm not Peter Debnam, he's over there. Just because I'm wearing this doesn't mean I'm Peter Debnam." Despite his comedic efforts, Reucassel's attempts to elicit a response from the opposition leader were met with silence, and even his gesture to shake Debnam's hand went unnoticed.{{cn|date=October 2024}}
===The axe stunt===
On 2 August 2006, Reucassel responded to a news story about a private school student who had hugged then-Prime Minister [[John Howard]] while holding a [[screwdriver]] during one of Howard's morning walks. To test the Prime Minister's security arrangements, he approached Howard during a morning walk and asked for a hug while holding a large plastic [[battle axe]]. Reucassel did receive the hug, but a later approach while holding a running [[chainsaw]] was not so successful. There was much debate surrounding whether to turn on the chainsaw and whether they would be shot at for doing this.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newstext.com.au/pages/v.asp?doc=TAM%2D20070317%2D1%2D001%2DK306700%40NAT%2DNEWS%2D2008%2D2007&k2docdate=17/03/2007&querytext=%28Chaser%5C%27s+war+on+comedy%29+%3CAND%3E+%28%28SDate%3E%3D02%2F20%2F2007%29%29&Auth=0&site=ALL&Pick=ONE&dtype=4&f=1&WF=%2Fsupport%2Fdb%2Easp%3Fdoc%3DTAM%252D20070317%252D1%252D001%252DK306700%2540NAT%252DNEWS%252D2008%252D2007%26k2docdate%3D17%2F03%2F2007%26querytext%3D%2528Chaser%255C%2527s%2Bwar%2Bon%2Bcomedy%2529%2B%253CAND%253E%2B%2528%2528SDate%253E%253D02%252F20%252F2007%2529%2529%26Auth%3D0%26v%3D1%26site%3DALL%26Pick%3DONE|title=Australia's Most Wanted – The Chaser's War on Comedy|date=17 March 2007|work=[[The Australian]]}}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200701/s1831871.htm|title=Chaser star cleared over Bulldogs stunt|date=23 January 2007|publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070124151141/http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200701/s1831871.htm|archive-date=24 January 2007}}</ref> Cut out from this segment was an unsuccessful attempt that took place between the axe and the chainsaw, in which Reucassel was holding a four-point-star mace.<ref>The Chaser's War on Everything Season 1.2 DVD audio commentary.</ref>
==Television career==
▲One of his notable hosting roles was on the Australian adaptation of [[Balls of Steel (Australia)|''Balls of Steel'']], which premiered in April 2011.
▲Since 2013, Reucassel, alongside fellow Chaser member [[Julian Morrow]], has been a main presenter on the ABC program "[[The Checkout]]." This show delves into consumer rights and exposes unethical business practices, empowering viewers with valuable information about their purchases.
▲In 2017, Reucassel embarked on a significant environmental initiative with the four-part ABC TV series "War on Waste." This groundbreaking program shed light on Australia's alarming rates of clothing and [[food waste]], highlighting their environmental consequences and advocating for sustainable solutions.
▲Following the success of "War on Waste," Reucassel continued his environmental advocacy with the 2018 series "Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge." This installment focused on the detrimental impact of single-use plastics, such as straws, on the environment, urging viewers to adopt eco-friendly practices.
In 2019, he began acting as one of the hosts of [[The Drum (TV program)|The Drum]] on ABC TV.<ref>{{Cite web |last=nextbravething |date=2019-03-31 |title=ABC's The Drum |url=https://hollyransom.com/the-drum-wednesday-march-27/ |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=Holly Ransom |language=en-US}}</ref>▼
▲Reucassel ventured into directing with the two-part ABC TV series "Big Deal" in 2021. This investigative program, hosted by actor [[Christiaan
==Other work==
[[File:Craig Reucassel -Aus Skeptics convention 2017.jpg|thumb|right|Reucassel speaking at the 2017 [[Australian Skeptics]] convention.]]
In 2012, Reucassel was a patron of the Left Right Think-Tank, Australia's first independent and non-partisan youth [[think-tank]].<ref>{{cite web |url =http://www.leftright.org.au/patron/craig-reucassel/| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114121741/http://www.leftright.org.au/patron/craig-reucassel/ |archive-date=14 January 2012 |website =Left Right Think-Tank |title =Craig Reucassel}}</ref>
▲In 2019 he began acting as one of the hosts of [[The Drum (TV program)|The Drum]] on ABC TV.<ref>{{Cite web |last=nextbravething |date=2019-03-31 |title=ABC's The Drum |url=https://hollyransom.com/the-drum-wednesday-march-27/ |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=Holly Ransom |language=en-US}}</ref>
Since 2024, Reucassel has been presenting Breakfast on [[ABC Radio Sydney]]. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=Karl |date=2023-11-28 |title=Craig Reucassel to host ABC breakfast radio, Valentine back to afternoons |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/craig-reucassel-to-host-abc-breakfast-radio-valentine-back-to-afternoons-20231128-p5enac.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref>
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