The Christian O’Connell Show

In this heartwarming episode, Christian shares a special Christmas gift with a deserving listener, Jenny, whose daughter, Ali received a life-saving kidney transplant from her mum. Christian surprises Jenny with a spa day at the Langham, showing the true meaning of kindness and generosity. They also discuss the importance of kidney health, encouraging others to ask their doctors for a kidney panel test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

It’s the final show of the year, and the Christian O’Connell Show is emptying the tank. Christian fires off his favourite picks of 2025, from the “sensational” Wicked to the gut punch power of The Handmaid’s Tale. Alex wades in with his own obsessions: The Mushroom Daily and Ian McEwan’s What Can We Know. The team trade their best books, TV shows and music of the year, share a few surprises, and wrap it all with a massive washer dryer giveaway. Last show of the year, zero coasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Christian opens the phones to hear where listeners found love, and the stories are wild: traffic controllers flagged down by future wives, cricket balls smashing windscreens into marriage proposals, and an argument over Doritos somehow becoming romance. The team also spirals into talk of hidden Christmas presents, bone jacks, and the art of escaping your own house. Plus the penultimate Timewaster for the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Today we unwrap the strange universe of Christmas movies, from the classics everyone loves to the truly unhinged festive favourites, and listeners jump in with big opinions, hot takes, and the “correct” way to eat a sweet potato.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

The team dives into their all time favourite Christmas movies, sparking a festive debate full of nostalgia, strong opinions and a few unexpected choicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

We unleash a chaotic mix of break ins, break outs and sheer stupidity. Listeners confess to climbing through windows, sneaking into their own homes and generally proving locks are their mortal enemy. Then things get even weirder with a parade of brilliantly named pets: from Professor Fluffy Pants to a cat called VB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Today the team dives into a festive round of What’s The Year, My Friend? with nothing but Christmas classics to go on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Barry Clause returns with a huge Christmas giveaway, Christian kicks things off by admitting he once locked himself out and smashed a window with his own weights, and listeners quickly one up him with their own disasters.. from a rock climber to a DIY car break in gone wrong. Pure Christmas chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

Today we dive into the greatest live shows we've ever witnessed, from Lady Gaga blowing the roof off Melbourne to Michael Jackson arriving at the MCG in a rocket ship. From Ben Folds turning the Sydney Opera House into a one man symphony to the time Christian nearly talked Elton John into playing at an RSL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

Christmas chaos hits early as Christian unveils the true identity of “Barry Claus”… and nobody sees it coming. The team spirals into a festive tangent, swaps TV obsessions (yes, Stranger Things comes up), and fires off their weekly recommendations. We also give away a wine fridge and open the phones for listeners’ wildest apple stories... which go off the rails fast. It’s loose, funny, and very, very on brand for the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

It's the Christian O'Connell show, and we've got a slight situation on our hands. Yesterday, we were chatting with Barry Clause, but it turns out we might've gotten our names mixed up. It's a bit of a Christmas cracker, and we're not sure what's real and what's not. Tune in to find out what's going on with Barry, Gary, and the North Pole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Melbourne’s hay fever is back and trying to kill us, so Christian exposes the shocking truth about pollen counts… which somehow makes it worse. The team also plays the “Foreign Title Movie Game,” where perfectly normal films turn into unhinged international fever dreams. Plus, everyone decides what makes a good business card, despite none of them actually knowing. Christian also launches “Business Person of the Day,” because why not? Send your business card in and you might get five seconds of fame and zero useful exposure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Life can feel overwhelming, but joy still hides in the smallest corners. Small Thing, Big Joy is the weekly reminder to slow down, notice the good, and celebrate the tiny moments that make everything feel lighter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

What Are The Odds, What's The Year My Friend, Late To The Party, E&SMas, Partner Patrol and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Today we dive into a fresh batch of Monday chaos, from Patsy discovering a mysterious dent in her car, to Rio realising his new house has basically become a hotel for his partner’s entire social circle. Christian reflects on downsizing and even gives away the family couch, all while the team unleashes their pettiest “Things That Make You Go Grrr” frustrations and takes on a wildly creative Curry Songs timewasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Christian, Rio, Patsy and Alex unpack the dumb little things that absolutely ruin a mood: people driving tanks with mirrors the size of solar panels, colleagues who arrive late holding a takeaway coffee (for themselves!), cats who wait until the exact second you step over them to suddenly remember they have legs, and the ongoing cricket collar crisis that clearly threatens the integrity of the entire sport. Alex also delivers a MasterClass on how to brew tea properly.. complete with ceremonial stirring instructions while the rest of the team slowly loses their minds. Basically, it’s everyone being irrationally furious… and now you realise you are, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

North Melbourne AFLW Premiers, Rio's Finally Moved, Patsy's proud parent moment, TV and Movie Extras, The Misheard Lyrics and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

Double Thumbs Up, The Ashes, Regretcations, Body Names, People's Playlist and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Afl Draft, The Lottery, People With Body Names, Name Game and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Tomorrow it all goes down, The Back It Up Cup. Patsy takes on Penelope, Jane and Wayne for The Back It Up Cup. A live on air challenge to find Australia’s best one and done reverse Parker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

It's OC's daughter Lois' 19th Birthday. Last night he was writing her a poem in her card..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

ACDC, Senior Of The Year Mix Up, Give You The Word Give Me The Song, Facebook Marketplace, Weakest Claim To Fame, Misheard Lyrics, Back It Up Cup, and the Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025

South Australia’s Senior Australian of the Year ceremony was hit with several mix ups.. sending the eventual winner on a chaotic ride before he finally received his award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025

Double Thumbs Up, Furniture Week, Wrong Person/Right Story, People's Playlist, Drink Man and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

World Kindness Day! Childhood Obsessions, Lost In Translation, Furniture Week, Name As In Game, Back It Up Cup and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

It's World Kindness Day, let's make someones day a little kinder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

6 Word Week So Far, Whats The Year My Friend, Extreme Opinions, Back It Up Cup, What Are The Odds, and the Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Monday Winners and Losers, The Shaver Incident, Self Inflicted Injuries, Furniture Week, Things That Make You Go Grrr and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

How was your Monday? Hopefully better than this parent in Alex's school WhatsApp group..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

We're back! A bumper edition of Misheard Lyrics, John Laws, The Louvre Heist, Give You The Word, Give Me The Song, Medal Slogans and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2025

In one of the year's most audacious crimes, thieves executed a flawless diamond heist at the Louvre in broad daylight. With just an extendable ladder and precise timing during lunch break, the robbers cut through a window and escaped with nine precious diamonds.. all in just eight minutes. But the real shocker? The password protecting the museum's video surveillance system was simply "louvre."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2025

While the show is off this week we're taking a look back at some of our favourite bits. Like when we asked you "Where did you get stuck?" Have a story? email us now [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Got a story about getting stuck naked?? Email us [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

The show might be away but we’re taking a look back at some of our favourite bits! Like when Christian accidentally killed his cherished Oasis mug. Be listening next week to hear Christian’s full review of Oasis in Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2025

Double Thumbs Up, Timewasters, People’s playlist, Oasis, Weekend Plans and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025