The Christian O’Connell Show
Join Christian O’Connell for a show full of big laughs and big heart. We'd love for you to get involved, so no matter which episode you're listening to, if you've got something to add, email Christian any time: christian@christianoconnell.com.au. Live weekdays from 6am till 9am in Melbourne on GOLD104.3, Sydney on GOLD101.7, Brisbane on GOLD DAB+, Adelaide on GOLD DAB+, and in Perth on GOLD80s DAB+, and weeknights across Australia from 6pm till 7pm.
Episodes
Intern Pete checks in from Auckland after taking the first international flight out of Western Sydney Airport.
Plus, the team dives into 3 Topic Tuesday with the lies our parents told us, landline numbers we still remember, and classic cases of "The Wrong" and another round of At Work Time Waster with School Movies.
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The venue is locked in for Christian's comedy night, where the listeners are the stars! We're now looking for the final acts to complete the lineup, with registrations closing at the end of this week. Want to take part? Email christian@christianoconnell.com.au and throw your hat in the ring.
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Intern Pete became our very own Neil Armstrong as he boarded the first ever flight out of Western Sydney Airport.
Plus, Rate Your Weekend, What Did You Learn From TV? and Grumpy Bands for At Work Time Waster!
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As Western Sydney International Airport officially opened its doors, Intern Pete proudly claimed he was the first passenger to book the inaugural Jetstar flight to the Gold Coast. That was until caller Craig got on the line and challenged Pete's version of events. So who was really first?
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Double Thumbs Up returns before the weekend, plus it's Knock Off Friday as the team share their big plans.
Listeners call in with the strange reasons they ended up on TV, Pete's DIY haircut sparks a chat about the jobs people do themselves, and we take movies to the beach for At Work Time Waster.
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Forget the local cinema guide, Christian, Patsy and Rio are back with their Double Thumbs Up recommendations for the week.
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After a listener revealed she was caught wagging school after being spotted on TV at a Bon Jovi concert, Christian opened the phones to hear listeners' stories of their unexpected TV appearances.
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Intern Pete’s on a mission with a Kmart metal detector, searching Caulfield Racecourse and a local 7-Eleven for listener Vanessa’s missing wedding ring.
Plus, the team share the small things that bring big joy, listeners reveal the unexpected reasons they ended up on TV, and it's Mammal Bands for At Work Time Waster.
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Intern Pete spends the morning working at Melbourne hotspot Top Paddock, handing out free coffees. But the real surprise? Christian jumps on the line to chat with customers and hooks them up with Bon Jovi tickets.
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It's Back To The Future Day, with the team reflecting on what life was like 30 years ago.
Plus, a chat about the strange and wonderful ways people learned about the birds and the bees, Australia's Intern Pete tackles a shift at Top Paddock cafe, Vanessa begins the search for her missing wedding ring, a brand new What Are The Odds, and At Work Time Waster gives classic '80s movies a fresh twist.
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Rate Your Monday kicks off the show and quickly turns into a birds and the bees discussion. Plus, Christian catches up with Jon Bon Jovi following the announcement of the band's 2027 tour, the team reveals Pete's next internship destination, and Cheese Bands wraps up At Work Time Waster.
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After announcing their 2027 Australian tour, Jon Bon Jovi joins Christian for a candid chat about ageing, staying true to himself, and the gruelling four year recovery that saved his voice. Plus, why he's performing better than ever, what keeps him motivated after four decades, and why he can't wait to get back to Australia.
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After Rio's bedroom injury landed him in urgent care, Christian asked listeners to share their own painful bedroom mishaps.
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A big Rate Your Weekend featuring yacht parties, stubborn puppies and a bedroom injury gone wrong. Then, the team share their lingering fears, Misheard Lyrics produces some all-time classics, and At Work Time Waster goes bargain hunting with Budget Movies.
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Kicking the show off with Double Thumbs Up and Knock Off Friday, as the team shares what they're loving right now and their big plans for the days ahead.
Plus, Christian discovers his daughter is terrified of people in costumes, sparking a flood of calls about childhood fears, the search continues for a name for his upcoming stand-up comedy night, and At Work Time Waster wraps up with your best Middle Aged Bands.
Double Thumbs Up returns, with Patsy shining a light on her podcast Rage Against The Menopause, Rio backing his sister's latest theatre production, and Christian reviews Oasis' Don't Look Back In Anger.
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Christian gets caught up in Powerball fever, giving away tickets for the $100 million draw and hearing listeners' big-money dreams.
Plus, Patsy's reveals a new season of Rage Against The Menopause, Pete's latest Australia's Intern challenge at a hair salon, Small Thing, Big Joy, and AWTW: Painful Movies.
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With $100 million up for grabs in tonight's draw, Christian handed out Powerball tickets and asked listeners what they’d do if they struck it rich. The team's dream purchases sparked some very ambitious plans from callers.
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The team debates pyjamas, bedtime habits and the surprising reactions people have to wearing PJs to bed.
The show also takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane, with listeners sharing stories of the most unusual prizes they've ever won, from practical gifts to life-changing surprises. Along the way, Christian revisits a powerful message from Stuart Richardson, whose journey to overcome a lifelong stutter highlights the importance of...
Christian shares a message from listener Stuart Richardson, who reached out after reading Unscript.
Living with a stutter, Stuart reflects on the impact of vulnerability, finding your voice, and the courage it takes to be heard. Moved by Stuart’s story, Christian discusses the power of authentic communication, the effect one person’s story can have on others, and why sharing your true self matters.
He also puts ou...
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