The Christian O’Connell Show

Kicking off with Tombstone Texts - from Patsy accidentally launching “Woodgate” with her new neighbours to Rio proudly road‑testing his mum’s beach chair indoors. Another round of Small Thing Big Joy celebrates industrial‑strength vacuuming, nostalgic sci‑fi binges and that perfect first sip of coffee. Christian also unveils the show’s Top Gun Friday plans as they gear up to celebrate 40 years of Top Gun. Plus, the team reveals their Celebrity Crushes before wrapping with Muscle Movies for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian discusses the recent controversy surrounding Southampton FC's intern who was caught spying on the opposing team's training session. Christian is stressed about the situation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking off with Three Word Wednesday before the team unpacks last night’s Federal Budget with Budget Bingo! Plus, another round of Moving Big Things, What Are the Odds and a Viking‑themed At Work Time Wasters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're counting down the mentions of the word "budget" in last night's budget. Listeners are challenged to guess how many times the word was said, with the winner taking home $250.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Winners & Losers kicks off with Patsy shaming Chris for wearing moccasins out of the house, Alex being reminded forever about his wife’s 40th, and Christian debating whether he should cut his visit to England short to watch the World Cup.  Plus, A to Z of Aussie Slang, Signs You’re an Adult, Transporting Big Things and Budget Bands for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rio shares a wild story about his neighbor's trampoline Facebook Marketplace sale. The buyer transported it trampoline home in a questionable way. Christian's reactions range from amusement to concern, as he tries to make sense of the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team recaps their Mother’s Day, with Patsy admitting she saw the Billie Eilish movie twice. Listeners jump in with the films they’ve watched back‑to‑back, before 3 Word Weekend brings birthday venue fails, sweaty joggers and Christian’s full blown “meatball meltdown.” Monday Menders returns with DIY disasters, makeshift fishing gear and the mysterious “rat hammock,” and the phones light up with callers sharing the oddest jobs they’ve ever had - from medieval educators to horse clairvoyants and supermarket spies. Plus, brand new Misheard Lyrics and a messy round of At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian is excited to welcome Pete, a former key member of the Kyle and Jackie O show, to The Christian O'Connell Show! With a mix of humour and heart, Pete talks about his new role and the energy he's bringing to the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patsy's shares her Mother's Day with her daughter, including a thrilling experience watching Billie Eilish's 3D concert film, twice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Friday Energy on The Christian O’Connell Show. Starting with Double Thumbs and Bright Side of the Weekend, Rio gambles on Aus Post delivering his mum’s beach chair in time for Mother’s Day, Christian accidentally hides Sarah’s gift in a bin bag, and Patsy delivers a heartfelt shout out to her mum for Mother's Day. Then it’s Caught With Your Pants Down - Part Two before crowning Australia’s Funniest Mum during a live stand up comedy show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian O'Connell show is back with Double Thumbs Up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show begins with Tombstone Texts leading to a deep dive into eco‑friendly dishwashing sheets, before shifting to the World Cup drama at Fed Square in Melbourne. Then it’s a huge round of Small Thing, Big Joy, Caught With Your Pants Down moments and Clothing Movies for At Work Time Waster! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian is joined by Alex to discuss the World Cup and the decision to not show the games at Federation Square in Melbourne. They're talking about the impact on the city's sports-loving community and the potential consequences of this move. Christian shares his thoughts on the importance of coming together as a nation during the World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off with Three Word Week - Patsy becomes obsessed with her security‑camera neighbourhood watch, Alex unleashes Nerf‑gun mayhem, and Rio witnesses “old people privilege” in a supermarket queue.  Plus, another round of Australia’s Funniest Mum, Car Names and Power Outages & What Are The Odds. We wrap with Athlete Songs for At Work Time Wasters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rio recalls a Zoom call with his family, where they revealed his bisexuality, and the humorous reactions that followed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian kicks things off with Monday Winners and Losers - Patsy scores front‑row tickets, Alex celebrates getting the wishbone and Christian gets made aware of “hot pelicans”.  Plus, Signs You’re an Adult returns with sleep‑tracking shame, peg‑bag politics and listeners naming their cars. That leads into Bad Time for a Power Cut, more Australia’s Funniest Mum jokes, before the team dives into Brand Bands for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian shares his encounter with a pelican in London and a funny exchange with someone from Florida about who's got the "fugly" or "gorgeous" pelicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian starts the morning questioning his star‑chart email, before diving into 3 Word Weekend. Retro Giveaways return with the great Cordial Crisis, as the team tries to offload 37 litres of Cottee’s and callers explain why they desperately need it. That leads into Monday Menders, where listeners confess what they fixed over the weekend and whether Sydney really refuses to use dryers. Plus, new Misheard Lyrics and May the Fourth puns in At Work Time Wasters with Star Wars Movies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Christian O'Connell's Monday Menders share their weekend DIY triumphs and disasters. From fixing a spinning brush on a robot vacuum cleaner to unclogging a toilet. Christian also dives into a lighthearted rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne, with some surprising claims about dryers and oysters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off with Double Thumbs Up and listeners jump in with their own recommendations, from The Boys to a Malcolm in the Middle reboot. Bright Side of the Weekend brings Patsy’s excitement for Devil Wears Prada 2 and Rio’s first‑ever drive‑in movie. Then it’s Not Supposed to Go There, featuring deep heat as toothpaste and kids dropped at the wrong school... twice. Plus, we have another cracking round of Australia’s Funniest Mum, followed by a big pour of Drink Songs for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian O'Connell show is back with Double Thumbs Up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off with Tombstone Texts, where Patsy's long‑gone cat Puss triggers a discussion about the lifespan of cats. Small Thing, Big Joy celebrates the little wins - new socks, fancy restaurant soap and dogs with their heads out car windows. Then listeners confess why they got in trouble at school, from flying scissors to mystery detentions. Plus, Australia’s Funniest Mum continues with more brilliant callers, before the show wraps with Nervous Movies for At Work Time Wasters!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tombstone Texts! What is the last text message you received that will be displayed on your tombstone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show kicks off with 3 Word Week So Far, pelicans and retirement chat! The team also shares heartfelt parenting advice before getting into the search for Australia’s Funniest Mum. Plus, new Types of People, What Are The Odds and School Bands for At Work Time Wasters!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb, a new dad, asks for Christian's thoughts on being a parent. Christian reveals the importance of enjoying the journey, not just the milestones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off with cardboard‑cutout confessions - from Indiana Jones to the Bundaberg Bear - before diving into Monday Winner or Loser, where Alex loses his wallet, Patsy forgets the tomato sauce, and Christian keeps his Peloton streak alive. Plus, new Signs You’re an Adult and Dinner Songs for At Work Time Wasters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Priorities have shifted as you get older - from Friday nights out to bin night, which gets him excited. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Word Weekend kicks things off with Christian keeping his Peloton streak alive, Patsy’s fire‑pit fail, Rio’s ANZAC Day two‑up win and Alex’s bruising twins‑sports update. Nostalgic Giveaways return with listeners pitching the retro prizes they want next: Tamagotchis, Wagon Wheels, Cordial, Sea Monkeys, Impulse body spray and more.  Plus, we dive into the world of lifesize cardboard cutouts, brand new Misheard Lyrics and 'Celebrity in a Movie' for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian had a call with a 19-year-old college radio enthusiast who's discovered the magic of radio. They talk about the importance of finding what sparks you, whether it's radio or something else. Christian shares his own experience of being inspired by a young person's passion for radio and how it reminded him of the unique connection and shared experience that radio provides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we dive into the world of nostalgia with a massive giveaway of 50 Viennetta ice cream cakes. Listeners share their favorite childhood treats and memories, from Viennetta to Imperial Leather soap and Radox bath salts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian O'Connell show is back with Double Thumbs Up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A spooky start to the show as Patsy has a real‑life ghost encounter in the radio station building. Then we dive into Tombstone Texts, Failed Proposal Stories and Mount Rushmore of Ice Cream. Plus, we play a new round of Name Game: As In and At Work Time Waster: Make a 90s Movie!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian O'Connell's morning show takes an unexpected turn as Patsy shares a bizarre encounter with a mysterious woman in a white nightgown. She recounts the story of seeing her walking down the street, sparking a conversation with the news producer James, who claims to have seen the same woman a decade ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick things off with 3 Word Week So Far before we dive into what everyone thought was “fancy” as a kid - from Vienetta and trampolines to grated cheese sandwiches and two‑storey houses. Plus, What Are The Odds returns with uncanny coincidences, and AWTW: Celebrities in Song Titles wraps the show with gems like “Don’t Go Breaking My Melissa Joan Hart”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian's new book, Unscript: The Radical Act Of Being Yourself, which explores the importance of genuine connection in our lives. He talks about how social media can create a false sense of connection, and how we're losing the ability to be ourselves in real-life conversations. Christian opens up about his own experiences, including a moment when he realized he was "performing" a version of himself on air. He discusses the value of being authentic and vulnerable, and how this can lead to deeper connections with others. Preorder now on Amazon and Booktopia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian shares his own experience of starting a morning workout routine at 4 am, despite feeling miserable, to tackle his health goals. He talks about the importance of pushing through resistance and the benefits of exercise, including increased energy and discipline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Winners and Losers kicks off with Rio finally caught by the dentist, Patsy recovering from a car break in, Alex battling the new school term and Christian celebrating his first ever risotto. Then it’s a huge run of Signs You’re an Adult - from ditching beers for coffee to feeling proud of a perfectly hung washing line. Plus, we dive into Strange Things You’ve Seen in Someone’s House and 'Fancy Bands' for the At Work Time Waster!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever walked into someone's house and thought "what the hell is that?" or "why do you have that?" well then this is the segment for you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First show back after the Easter Break! 3 Word Weekend delivers everything from Rio’s “Not My Holiday” to Pats’ “A Urine Test” and Alex’s “Pub By Myself" and Christian’s washing machine that won’t stop singing. Couch‑Gate erupts, Holiday Rentals gets the full treatment with your texts and we discuss bands you've seen without the OG lineup. Plus, brand new Misheard Lyrics and Time Wasters with 'Make A Movie 80s'.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with our 3 Word Weekend Stories! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian O'Connell shares a hilarious and relatable story about a chaotic weekend in Sydney, where he got separated from his phone at the airport and had to rely on the kindness of a stranger, to get back on track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian O'Connell's show on Gold is back with more incredible stories for What Are The Odds?! The show returns Monday April 20th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian shares some wild animal encounters from his past. The guys also hear from listeners about their own encounters with animals that didn't take kindly to them.  The show returns Monday April 20th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Christian O'Connell show, Christian chats with a listener about their family's incredible history. Rio, shares a family story of his own, claiming his grandfather invented the jaffle maker and other notable items, including the true sliced bread knife and the original boogie board. The show returns Monday 20th April!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge pre Easter show today! Double Thumbs Up delivered fresh recommendations, Pump Man returned with more fuel giveaways and we looked ahead to the long weekend with everyone’s Bright Side plans.  Plus, we added new entries to Sounds of Australia and the show wrapped with Take a Band on Holiday for today’s Time Waster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Hear the team's Double Thumbs Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show kicked off with a strong 3 Word Week So Far and rolled straight into another round of Punny Business brilliance. Plus, we launched Sounds of Australia - our very own museum of iconic Aussie noises. What Are The Odds delivered some unbelievable coincidences, and we wrapped with Lucky Movies for today’s Time Waster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian O'Connell's morning show is a must-listen, and today's topic is a ripper. He's talking about one of Australia's most iconic speeches, and you'll be laughing out loud. Christian shares a hilarious clip from 1991 that's been seen a million times, but still never fails to entertain.From the sound of the kookaburra to the infamous "get your hands off me" line, this episode is a fun and lighthearted chat about the sounds that define our country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Winners & Losers returned with Pats’ texting teen troubles, Rio’s rotten figs and the mystery of why Easter is on a different day each year.  Punny Business was back with some of the best (and worst) shop names ever. Plus, Signs You’re an Adult hit a little too close to home and AWTW served up Meat Bands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hospital visit that turned into a lovely encounter with a listener over a cup of tea and some biscuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.