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
Christian shares his pet peeves, starting with fake customer service reps who don't follow through on their promises. And Patsy is frustrated with poorly signed detours and roadwork that leaves drivers confused.
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Christian kicks off the morning with a rant about fuel prices before we dive into 3 Word Weekend, f
We pay tribute to Chuck Norris, share your stories of being star‑struck, and revisit the posters that once covered your bedroom walls.
Then it’s time for Pump Man, another round of Misheard Lyrics and the team reacts to the latest radio ratings.
We wrap with a high octane edition of Fuel Movies for AWTW.
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In this episode, we're talking about a wild ride in the radio world. Christian shares a hilarious story about how their show's first radio ratings came out, and they're sitting strong in Melbourne. But the real challenge is in Sydney, where the competition is fierce. The team's goal is to move from fourth to third place, and the boss has a special incentive - a meat tray for everyone if they succeed. But what does the show offer th...
In this episode, Christian O'Connell shares personal stories about his childhood heroes, Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee. He talks about the iconic posters on his bedroom wall as a kid and the time he met Chuck Norris in London. Christian also opens up about being starstruck and what it's like to meet famous people, including his producer Teena's encounter with Ricky Martin. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they discuss the rid...
Christian’s gearing up to meet his daughter’s new boyfriend (with strict instructions for no shenanigans), Patsy is preparing for a military‑precision road trip, and Rio has been signed up for a surprise Zumba class.
We check in on your Brightside of the Weekend, plus a fresh round of Double Thumbs Up, the Last Video Shop on Earth, and a very cheerful edition of Make a Band Happy for AWTW.
Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Hear the team's Double Thumbs Up!
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We dive into a big round of Tombstone Texts, the Name Game As In, relive the glory days of video shops, and officially launch The Last Video Shop on Earth - where listeners can rent DVDs straight from the show.
Then the main event: Robbie Williams joins us, bringing stories, energy and star power to the show.
We wrap with a cracking edition of Make a Movie Shorter for AWTW.
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Christian O'Connell chats with Robbie Williams about life's ups and downs. They start with a funny story about Christian doing shoulder exercises on live TV, which leads to a conversation about the challenges of getting older. Robbie shares his own experiences with back and joint issues, and they commiserate about the struggles of middle age. The conversation takes a heartwarming turn as they discuss being parents and how their own...
Christian is away today, so we’re rolling out a collection of classic throwbacks - from What Did You Believe As a Kid? to Christian’s unforgettable midday confusion.
Plus, we dive into some truly wild What Are The Odds stories and finish with a feel‑good round of Positive Songs for At Work Time Wasters.
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We're diving into three stories that'll get your goat, from a paramedic's shoe-throwing prank to a viral clip of a chair-hitting incident. We're also asking: what's been hitting your head lately?
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Christian delves into a heartwarming love story about a couple who met in Canada and are now getting married in Sydney.
How did you meet your partner?
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Christian is away today, so we’ve pulled together a stack of the show’s best bits - from Things That Make You Go Grrr, to a chaotic round of Two Topic: Nude Stories and a brilliantly silly run of Mammal Bands for Time Wasters!
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In this episode, Christian O'Connell chats with his listeners about their names and the stories behind them. Hear from people with unique and often humorous name origins.
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Caitlin is back from her wedding and we dive straight into 3 Word Weekend - Christian sitting next to Theo Walcott at the footy, Rio hosting the in laws while participating in a Heated Rivalry look-alike comp and Alex celebrating both teams winning.
We also uncover the stories behind your names in Why Are You Called That?, enjoy a huge round of Misheard Lyrics and wrap things up with a brilliantly angsty edition of Teenage Mov...
producer Rio's latest adventure takes a wild turn as he recounts his experience at the Heated Rivalry lookalike competition. From the chaotic crowd to the hilarious challenges, Rio shares the inside scoop on what it was like to participate in this unique competition. With a dash of humor and a pinch of embarrassment, Rio dishes out the details on the night's events, including a surprise win and a very special prize.
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We kick off with the Bright Side of the Weekend. From Christian’s boys’ fishing trip to Patsy’s International Women’s Day Q&A and Rio gearing up for his Heated Rivalry look-alike competition.
Fresh rounds of Two Types of People & Double Thumbs Up. Plus, People’s Playlist goes “Where & There” and today's Time Waster is Change a Word, Change a Song!
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Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Hear the team's Double Thumbs Up!
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Christian O'Connell dives into the latest controversy surrounding two AFL stars who've been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. He shares his thoughts on the media frenzy surrounding their antics, comparing it to the infamous Ned Kelly stories of the past. Christian reflects on how things have changed, and how this kind of behavior wouldn't have even made the news back in his day. He also discusses the consequences the play...
Christian and the team dive into the topic of growing up in the 90s. They share hilarious stories about their childhood to sneaking into clubs with fake IDs and using their older siblings' phones to make crank calls.
Plus, fresh rounds of Small Thing Big Joy, The Name Game As In & today's Time Water is Polite Movies!
It's a fun and nostalgic episode that's sure to bring back memories of the good old days.
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Christian O'Connell shares some of the most recent text messages on his phone, showcasing the ups and downs of life. From his wife's plea to find their mischievous cat, Larry, to Producer Rio's struggles with inflating his car tires.
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