The Christian O’Connell Show

Patsy beams as she shares the big weekend her daughter Audie had performing in Xanadu at the beautiful St Kilda theatre. The team unpacks the joy of stage school productions: kids flying around on roller skates, stunning costumes, nerves, teamwork, and that unmistakable buzz when a child finds their thing. Christian jumps in with his own memories of his daughters’ theatre days.. the pride, the emotional punch, and the brutal modern rules: one photo only, no hugs, no kisses, and absolutely no “making it weird.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Thumbs Up, Weekend Plans, Our Regretcation Winner, Extras, People's Playlist, Zanzibar Half Hour, Caller Of The Week and The Timewaster!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 team survives a chaotic day of filming, Small Thing Big Joy delivers the goods, Christian declares undying love for his new mouse, and Josh the receptionist officially joins the show. Producer Teena also breaks into Christian’s house (yes, really), and we squeeze in another Regretcation disaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh isn’t just the happiest man in the building, he’s now officially joining the show! To mark his last day on reception, Christian gets him to deliver one final PA announcement… live on air. Cue chaos: heartfelt speeches, poppers going off, a red carpet, and Josh sprinting the wrong direction on his way to the studio. It’s loud, it’s silly, it’s joyful and it’s the perfect send off for the most beloved receptionist in radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the team headed to Sydney to film a TV commercial, everything went sideways.. Meanwhile, back in Melbourne, producer Teena had to break into Christian’s house to feed his dog.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another day, another Regretcation disaster story. All week we’re celebrating the trips that went so wrong they became iconic.Each morning, one “holiday from hell” wins $500, and on Friday one of those heroic disasters scores a $10,000 dream getaway, thanks to RACV Travel & Experiences. It’s pure chaos, pure comedy, and pure catharsis.If you’ve ever had a trip implode in spectacular fashion… this is your moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show is away today, so we’re taking a look back at one of our favourite chaotic moments.. a segment fuelled by Ashes tension and the kind of energy that makes everyone a little too brave with their opinions. Christian opened the floor and lit the fuse, declaring that anyone over the age of ten saying “two more sleeps” needs to grow up immediately. Rio fired back with his own beautifully unhinged take: rock concerts should have an intermission, just like musicals. What follows is peak team chaos bold, petty, passionate, and utterly unnecessary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, we’re launching Christian O'Connell's Regretcation the competition that celebrates the holidays that went completely off the rails. Missed flights, dodgy hotels, food poisoning, broken bones, crocodiles, lost luggage, disastrous family trips… if it ruined your getaway, we want the story. Every day, the best “holiday from hell” wins $500, and on Friday one of those stories will score a massive $10,000 dream holiday, thanks to RACV Travel & Experiences. It’s equal parts chaos and comedy. If you’ve ever had a trip go so bad it became legendary, this is your moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show’s off today, but we couldn’t leave without revisiting yesterday’s incredible story. On Monday, Christian shared a real life hero moment: an Uber driver who went from a routine trip to a full-scale emergency rescue. After spotting that his Greyhound bus driver was having a heart attack, he stepped up, took control, and even drove the entire coach himself  including a 13 point turn to meet paramedics halfway and help save a man’s life. It’s one of the most extraordinary acts of quick thinking and courage we’ve ever heard on the show. Christian takes you through every twist, shock and jaw dropping detail, as we reflect on just how remarkable everyday heroes can be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.