

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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Nov 23, 2025 • 1h 3min
FULL: The Capitulation Station
Christian wakes from his “Ashes coma” only to discover England’s record breaking collapse, and we relive every dramatic ball, headline, meltdown and burn. Rio tries to settle on a house that apparently doesn’t exist in any database, sparking a full show investigation into NMI numbers, electricity meters and the mysteries of adulting. And “Regretcation” week with your holiday from hell stories, including cruises gone wrong, crocodile close calls, flooded bookings, and the most chaotic family trip we’ve ever heard. Plus: mouth ulcer radio, Patsy’s thermal patch disaster, free eggplant, F1 confusion, and an everyday Aussie hero who saved a Greyhound bus driver’s life. It’s chaos, capitulation and comedy.. from the Ashes to the electricity box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 2025 • 11min
MINI: The Barmy Army Grief Spiral
England were cruising… until they weren’t. In one of the most outrageous opening Tests in Ashes history, the team manages to go from “unbeatable position” to “full scale capitulation” in just 99 balls. Christian emerges from a metaphorical coma, absolutely convinced England must have won, and the we break the truth to him gently. We relive the drama, the headlines, the meltdowns, and the Barmy Army grief spiral. The shock, the panic, the disbelief and the hilarity that only Ashes chaos can deliver. If you missed the carnage, keep listening to hear our take England’s most spectacular collapse in years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2025 • 55min
FULL: Eleven Sad Poms
Double Thumbs Up, The Ashes, Regretcations, Body Names, People's Playlist and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2025 • 5min
MINI: The Ashes
The anticipation is palpable with "Ashes Fever" at a perfect ten. What started as positive anticipation has transformed into terror for our lone Englishman, who suddenly feels "behind enemy lines" in Australia during this intense five test cricket battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2025 • 10min
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.

Nov 19, 2025 • 55min
FULL: Three Craigs
Afl Draft, The Lottery, People With Body Names, Name Game and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 2025 • 2min
MINI: US Lottery Jackpot
Christian learnt about the staggering $911 million lottery jackpot in the US, find out what he'd do with the money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2025 • 54min
FULL: Pink Eye Stink Eye
The Back It Up Cup, What Are The Odds, Controversial Opinions, Food Injuries, Humiliated at the chemist, and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2025 • 13min
MINI: The Back It Up Cup
After days of talk, tension and bold claims, the Back It Up Cup finally arrived. Listeners from across Melbourne stepped up to prove they were true “one and done” reverse parkers, including 4WD champions, date night show offs and everyday heroes who swore they could nail it under pressure. Patsy put her reputation on the line, and the Gold car park turned into the most dramatic showdown it’s ever seen. Who backed it up? Who buckled? And who took home the inaugural Back It Up Cup? Here’s how it all played out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
FULL: Toes In The Bath
Patsy's Christmas Tree, Christian's Daughter Lois turns 19, What's The Year, Things That Make You Go Grr, and The Back It Up Cup EVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


