About this podcast
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: [email protected].
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
The newest 50 of 3,000 episodes
- FULL: Having A Crispin' Good Time · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 4255We kick off with Staff Recommendations, then send Intern Pete off to his shift at Maccas ahead of McHappy Day tomorrow. Plus, we do the rounds for Knock Off Friday, share a…
- MINI: Staff Recommendations · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 4255The team gets you sorted for the weekend with what they're loving at the moment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- FULL: Let Us Entertain You · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 4254It's a big Robbie Williams day! Pete starts questioning whether he got a little too excited collecting merch from Robbie's interview, Rio relives an awkward fist-bump-hug mix-up…
- MINI: Robbie Williams Special · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 4254On the final stop of his Australian tour, Robbie Williams sits down with Christian for an extended one-on-one chat. From life on the road to the moments that shaped his career…
- MINI: How Do You Like Them Apples? · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 4253Christian spotted someone eating an apple at 5am, sparking an unexpected claim from intern Pete: he can identify the type of apple just by the sound of the crunch. Naturally…
- FULL: Eva Yankoff · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 4253The team tries to settle which Australian state gets up the earliest, before diving into another round of bizarre Work Signs. Plus, Christian shares a few teasers from his…
- FULL: A Hirsute Gentleman · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 4252With Robbie Williams interview day looming, the team rate their Mondays, share the little signs they’ve officially become adults, and hear from listeners on what they’re doing…
- MINI: Weakest Claim To Fame · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 4252Producer Caitlin kicks off Weakest Claim to Fame with her tenuous connection to former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, before listeners call in with their own brushes with fame…
- FULL: From Argentina With Love · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 4251The verdict is in: Christian's wife Sarah loved her birthday present, Patsy goes on a nostalgic hunt for a missing Eagles CD in her old car, and Sam Pang stops by to chat about…
- MINI: Sam Pang · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 4251Sam Pang joins Christian for a chat about working in radio and his TV show, Sam Pang Tonight. Sam proves once again that being funny can, in fact, be a full-time job. Catch Sam…
- FULL: Can You Milk That? · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 4250The team share their Staff Recommendations for the week before getting completely sidetracked trying to work out how trams actually work and what animals can be milked. Plus…
- MINI: Staff Recommendations · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 4250Christian and the team share what they're loving this week to set you up for the weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MINI: Tombstone Texts · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 4249The team reveal the latest text at the top of their phones, uncovering a birthday gift delivery, Patsy's accidental attempt to send a package to herself, and a heartwarming…
- FULL: What Is This Show But A Human Zoo · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 4249The team compare how their days unfolded yesterday: Patsy somehow managed to rip off multiple door handles, Rio accidentally signed up to give his neighbour’s cat insulin…
- MINI: Birthday Gift Dilemma · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 4248It's Sarah's birthday this weekend, and Christian thinks he's found the perfect gift. The only problem? The team couldn't disagree more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- FULL: What's A GA? · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 4248Christian and Intern Pete reveal some huge Robbie Williams news, Christian's birthday gift idea for Sarah gets roasted by the team, and listeners share stories of tightarse…
- MINI: Not In My House · 9 minWhat did your parents absolutely ban from the house growing up? Christian and the team revisit the strange rules, forbidden items and things that were simply not allowed in the…
- MINI: Signs You're An Adult · 5 minWhen did you realise you’d officially become an adult? From checking where the toilets are before going shopping to the little habits you never thought you’d have, Christian…
- MINI: Rate Your Weekend · 9 minHow was your weekend, really? Christian and the team rate theirs, from the brilliant to the slightly disastrous, and hear how yours stacked up. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- MINI: Wardrobe Malfunctions · 7 minZips, rips, slips and outfits that betrayed you at exactly the wrong moment. Christian and the team share their wardrobe malfunctions and hear yours. See omnystudio.com/listener…
- FULL: Make Me Laugh Or I'll Eat You · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 4247Intern Pete surprises Bon Jovi superfan Mary-Anne with the upgrade of a lifetime, Patsy reveals the spray tan disaster that left her husband Chris crying with laughter, and the…
- MINI: Double Thumbs Up · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 4247Forget the algorithm, it's time for Double Thumbs Up! Christian, Patsy and Rio share their latest entertainment recommendations, where Christian boldly claims he's seen every…
- MINI: Tightarse Parents · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 4246How tight were your parents with money? Listeners share their best tightarse parenting stories for the chance to score tickets to see Bon Jovi. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- FULL: Goon Times · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 4246Patsy accidentally turned up to work with her dress inside out and decided to own it. Plus, the team debates drive-thru bottle shop etiquette, shares the Small Things Big Joy…
- MINI: School Rumours · 6 min · Season 1 Episode 4245What were the rumours going around at your school? Christian and the team deep dive into the rumours that kids spread like wildfire in school. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- FULL: Cemented In Time · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 4245Rate Your Week delivers plenty of drama as Patsy fumes over an expensive dress alteration and Rio deals with a rogue bird in his living room. Plus, new What Are The Odds, the…
- FULL: Niall Horan Discovered The Ark · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 4244Intern Pete checks in from Auckland after taking the first international flight out of Western Sydney Airport. Plus, the team dives into 3 Topic Tuesday with the lies our parents…
- MINI: Stand Up Australia Comedy Night · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 4244The venue is locked in for Christian's comedy night, where the listeners are the stars! We're now looking for the final acts to complete the lineup, with registrations closing at…
- FULL: Craig Mainprize · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 4243Intern Pete became our very own Neil Armstrong as he boarded the first ever flight out of Western Sydney Airport. Plus, Rate Your Weekend, What Did You Learn From TV? and Grumpy…
- MINI: Intern Pete Boards First · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 4243As Western Sydney International Airport officially opened its doors, Intern Pete proudly claimed he was the first passenger to book the inaugural Jetstar flight to the Gold…
- FULL: Fun Fact Friday · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 4242Double Thumbs Up returns before the weekend, plus it's Knock Off Friday as the team share their big plans. Listeners call in with the strange reasons they ended up on TV, Pete's…
- MINI: Double Thumbs Up · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 4242Forget the local cinema guide, Christian, Patsy and Rio are back with their Double Thumbs Up recommendations for the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MINI: Why Were You On TV? · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 4241After a listener revealed she was caught wagging school after being spotted on TV at a Bon Jovi concert, Christian opened the phones to hear listeners' stories of their…
- FULL: Ferris Bueller's Off Day · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 4241Intern Pete’s on a mission with a Kmart metal detector, searching Caulfield Racecourse and a local 7-Eleven for listener Vanessa’s missing wedding ring. Plus, the team share the…
- MINI: Australia's Intern Barista · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 4240Intern Pete spends the morning working at Melbourne hotspot Top Paddock, handing out free coffees. But the real surprise? Christian jumps on the line to chat with customers and…
- FULL: The Codeword Is Codeword · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 4240It's Back To The Future Day, with the team reflecting on what life was like 30 years ago. Plus, a chat about the strange and wonderful ways people learned about the birds and the…
- FULL: Healthy Harold's Van · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 4239Rate Your Monday kicks off the show and quickly turns into a birds and the bees discussion. Plus, Christian catches up with Jon Bon Jovi following the announcement of the band's…
- MINI: Jon Bon Jovi's Remarkable Comeback · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 4239After announcing their 2027 Australian tour, Jon Bon Jovi joins Christian for a candid chat about ageing, staying true to himself, and the gruelling four year recovery that saved…
- MINI: Bedroom Injuries · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 4238After Rio's bedroom injury landed him in urgent care, Christian asked listeners to share their own painful bedroom mishaps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- FULL: Mambo No. 5 · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 4238A big Rate Your Weekend featuring yacht parties, stubborn puppies and a bedroom injury gone wrong. Then, the team share their lingering fears, Misheard Lyrics produces some…
- FULL: Midday Thoughts · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 4237Kicking the show off with Double Thumbs Up and Knock Off Friday, as the team shares what they're loving right now and their big plans for the days ahead. Plus, Christian…
- MINI: Double Thumbs Up · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 4237Double Thumbs Up returns, with Patsy shining a light on her podcast Rage Against The Menopause, Rio backing his sister's latest theatre production, and Christian reviews Oasis'…
- FULL: Christian's Lady Cave · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 4236Christian gets caught up in Powerball fever, giving away tickets for the $100 million draw and hearing listeners' big-money dreams. Plus, Patsy's reveals a new season of Rage…
- MINI: What Would You Do With $100 Million? · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 4236With $100 million up for grabs in tonight's draw, Christian handed out Powerball tickets and asked listeners what they’d do if they struck it rich. The team's dream purchases…
- FULL: Pyjama Fundamentalist · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 4235The team debates pyjamas, bedtime habits and the surprising reactions people have to wearing PJs to bed. The show also takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane, with listeners…
- MINI: Stuart Richardson · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 4235Christian shares a message from listener Stuart Richardson, who reached out after reading Unscript. Living with a stutter, Stuart reflects on the impact of vulnerability, finding…
- FULL: Bring Back Codger · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 4234Christian and the team tackle NSW’s giant moth invasion, swap stories about homebrew disasters, rate their Mondays, and hear listeners’ hilarious tales of things accidentally…
- MINI: What did you win as a kid? · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 4234Christian and the team share the weird, wonderful and sometimes embarrassing prizes they won as kids. From Game Boys to VHS tapes, the stories spark laughs, memories and a look…
- MINI: What Have You Accidentally Swallowed? · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 4233After Christian’s daughter Lois accidentally swallowed something and landed in hospital, listeners share their own unexpected medical emergencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- FULL: Canary Out Of The Cage · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 4233Themed restaurants, fast songs and accidental swallowing disasters! The team shares stories of Aussie-themed venues around the world, rates their weekends, hears your tales of…
