

The Christian O’Connell Show
GOLD and iHeart Australia
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.
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.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 9min
MINI: Fame In The Family
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.

Apr 2, 2026 • 50min
FULL: Sir Nan A Lot
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.

Apr 1, 2026 • 6min
MINI: Double Thumbs Up
Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Hear the team's Double Thumbs Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2026 • 58min
FULL: Yearning For Lobster
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.

Mar 31, 2026 • 9min
MINI: Sounds Of Australia
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.

Mar 31, 2026 • 54min
FULL: Risk It For A Biscuit
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.

Mar 30, 2026 • 5min
MINI: Are You Interested In A Breakfast Show?
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.

Mar 29, 2026 • 50min
FULL: A Mid Life Crisis Out Loud
The show kicked off with 3 Word Weekend which delivered everything from gutter‑cleaning disasters to Christian learning life is better when your team wins. Then, How’d You Lose a Tooth? exploded with trampoline mishaps, frozen apples, rat traps and a legendary six‑tooth Curly Wurly incident. Plus, Christian also shared his chaotic cinema trip featuring a bickering couple, Pump Man returned and we had Lazy Movies for At Work Time Wasters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 2026 • 5min
MINI: Cinema Encounter
Christian recounts a wild encounter with an elderly couple, Malcolm and his wife, at an Elvis movie. As Christian tries to enjoy the film, Malcolm starts snacking on his popcorn and even makes off with his Toblerone. But what happens next is just the beginning of a series of events that will leave you in stitches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 2026 • 6min
MINI: 3 Word Weekend
Christian shares a personal story about his weekend, where he questioned whether following his favorite team was worth the stress and emotional rollercoaster. He talks about how his wife's words of caution and his own experiences with the team's ups and downs made him realize the true extent of his emotional investment. Christian also touches on the impact of technology on our viewing experiences, specifically how easily we can look up information during TV shows, and how this can ruin the enjoyment of the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


