The Christian O’Connell Show

Pats is off sick, so Intern Pete steps up - just in time for a fresh round of Monday Winners or Losers, featuring Pete’s doomed blow‑up‑doll hunt and Rio nearly burning down his house while playing FIFA on Xbox.  We check who’s actually waking up at 5am for Australia vs USA in our World Cup calls, and in huge pub news, Shannon Noll is officially locked in to play the Criterio...

Christian and the team debate the lost art of the split screen. Intern Pete checks in as a Monday Loser after spending the day hunting for new inflatable stand‑ins for the Psychic Tigers, while Rio’s World Cup fever gets so intense he nearly burns down his kitchen mid FIFA match. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ride the high of the Socceroos’ historic win - just as the psychic tigers foretold - and update the World Cup Sweep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive morning after the Socceroos’ historic win, with a sweepstake update, a fiery round of Three Word Weekend, and a temperature check on Australia’s World Cup fever. Plus, we roll into week two of the ultimate pub Reno, as the hunt begins for a big‑name act for the grand reopening, fresh Misheard Lyrics and a caffeine‑fuelled Goal‑A‑Thon. The show wraps with “Boring Ba...

A wrap‑up of the first week of renovations at the Criterion Hotel Helidon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A World Cup‑charged show as we continue to dish out sweepstake countries and cross to Intern Pete for the wild predictions of Psychic Tigers. Plus Knock Off Friday, the People’s Playlist, a Save Our Pub reno update, and a rapid‑fire burst of pun‑laden Monday’s Headlines for the At Work Time Waster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The verdict is in: the psychic tigers are calling a Socceroos victory over Türkiye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the team breaks down what’s been lighting up their screens and filling their bookshelves, highlighting what’s worth your time.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian gears up for a massive soccer sweep, randomly assigning 48 countries to listeners in a  draw that has everyone hoping they’ve landed a powerhouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking off with Tombstone Texts after Patsy’s dog demolishes the lamb chops, Rio begs everyone for $100 for a bucks weekend, and Christian catches his own dog glued to Love Island USA. Big ideas roll in for the Criterion Hotel as part of Save Our Pub, followed by fresh Small Thing, Big Joy moments before World Cup fever hits with a sweepstake full of country draws. The show wraps with Dange...

Rio gives us the very first spin of his World Cup anthem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 3 Word Wednesday, with Pats banned from sending memes and Rio buried under 75 in‑law messages.  World Cup fever takes over as Rio drops his Socceroos anthem and Bandwagon Pete preps a tiger to predict match results. We jump into wild coincidences for What Are The Odds, check in on Save Our Pub, and wrap with Soccer Songs for At Work Time Wasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Do you have a filing cabinet? The team discuss what are the signs you're an adult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Word Long Weekend kicks things off, with Pats accidentally wandering into the wrong hotel room and Christian deep in World Cup fever. Listeners jump in with their own three‑word weekends as the hunt for the Aussiest Name gets underway. We roll into Signs You’re an Adult, dive into classic Tuck Shop Treats, and reveal the winner of the Save Our Pub makeover. The show wraps with Curry Movies...

It’s Knock Off Friday, and listeners pile in to share when they’re clocking off, scoring big with XXXX prizes and Vienetta 6‑packs as the final slabs vanish fast. Pats is outed as the Team Traitor after a sneaky solo McDonald’s run, prompting Christian to shout the rest of the team Macca's. We also meet a wildlife sanctuary caring for retired circus animals - including...

We wanted to share a taste of iHeart Australia's brand-new show, The Failed Footballer, just in time for the World Cup. Follow and catch every episode here: https://lnk.to/failedfootballerfd   He failed as a footballer, but luckily you don't need to have made it to have an opinion. OlanTekkers knows football, and with some expert guests he takes you through the biggest stories, the best goals...

The team share their latest must‑watch picks and what they’re currently loving on screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin giving away 1512 Viennetta's for our birthday today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our 8th birthday, and we’re celebrating the only way that makes sense: giving away 1512 Viennettas! Along the way we squeeze in Tombstone Texts, share the tiny wins in Small Thing, Big Joy, and cool things down with Ice Cream Movies for At Work Time Wasters.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian and Rio’s undercover adventure took a turn when their “secret trip” nearly stranded them -thanks to a last minute airport intercom call sending them sprinting to the gate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off with 3 Word Wednesday, before Christian reveals how his and Rio’s secret road trip ended with their names blasted over the airport intercom.  The countdown continues for tomorrow’s 1512 Vienetta Giveaway for our 8th birthday, with listeners flooding the waitlist. Plus, we dive into unbelievable coincidences for What Are The Odds, and wrap with Winter Songs for At...

On today’s show we tackle the real issues: 80s playgrounds, classic mum sayings and the eternal battle of dogs vs cats. We also surprise another pub with $5000 for Save Our Pub, and things get wonderfully weird with Veggie Celebs for At Work Time Wasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a big Monday on The Christian O’Connell Show as Alex shares the news that today will be his final day on the team. Brand new 3‑Word Weekend, Monday Menders & Misheard Lyrics. Plus, the countdown begins to the show’s 8th birthday and the outrageous plan to give away 1,512 Vienettas.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning on Christian O'Connell show, after a year of juggling two jobs and raising three young children, Alex has made the difficult decision to leave the show to focus on his family.  It's clear that Alex will be deeply missed, but the decision to prioritize family is completely understood and respected. The team has been grateful for the time they've had with Alex, who has been a kind...

The team barrels into Friday with Tragic Mike antics, Knock Off Friday calls and What Came From Above. Plus, People’s Playlist, Dance Movie Timewasters and the eternal question of what the sheep ever did to anyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.