The Christian O’Connell Show

The 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 sharing stories of the most unusual prizes they've ever won, from practical gifts to life-changing surprises. Along the way, Christian revisits a powerful message from Stuart Richardson, whose journey to overcome a lifelong s...

Christian 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 your voice, and the courage it takes to be heard. Moved by Stuart’s story, Christian discusses the power of authentic communication, the effect one person’s story can have on others, and why sharing your true...

Christian 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 swallowed as kids. Plus, a search for the best beer-themed band name with a gold class movie pass up for grabs. 🍺🦋 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian 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 back at what it was like growing up in the '80s and '90s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Christian’s daughter Lois accidentally swallowed something and landed in hospital, listeners share their own unexpected medical emergencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themed 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 running out of fuel and swallowing the wrong thing, plus Misheard Lyrics and a frothy edition of At Work Time Waster: Beer Bands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pass The Pete crossed the finish line today, travelling from Brisbane to Adelaide via NSW and VIC. Thanks to listeners, Pete navigated side hustles, surprise detours, and plenty of memorable moments along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking things off with Friday’s Double Thumbs Up recommendations, then it’s all eyes on Pass The Pete as Pete’s epic journey hits Adelaide, complete with a wrong turn, a Big Koala photo stop, and an unexpected hotel stay. Plus, we check in on everyone’s Knock Off Friday plans, spin the yarn wheel for some brilliantly random listener stories, and put the pedal down with Fas...

A caller from earlier this week sparked the phone topic: What Did You Try To Destroy?... and one story from that topic led to an even more important question: Do You Have a Story About Someone Named Jeff? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pass The Pete rolls on and Pete has officially made it to Melbourne, but the challenge is far from over. As the team plots his next move, they unpack listeners’ Tombstone Texts, share the everyday moments that spark big joy, swap stories about failed destruction attempts, and take on a Millennial TV edition of A Week To Win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete’s on the move! After an epic 860km day that included a road trip with legend Shane Crawford, a visit to the Big Banana, and plenty of classic Aussie roadside attractions, Pass The Pete reaches Sydney. The team races to get Pete to Melbourne, listeners step up with creative travel offers, and Australia’s obsession with giant landmarks sparks a huge "Big Things" phone-in. Plus,...

Pete’s Big Banana adventure sparks a celebration of one of Australia’s quirkiest traditions: Big Things. From giant prawns to enormous koalas, listeners call in with their favourite oversized attractions from every corner of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian's friend's TV seemed to have a mind of its own, staying on even after being unplugged. The bizarre story prompted listeners to share their own experiences with stubborn things that just wouldn't turn off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intern Pete checks in from the Gold Coast as his cross-country adventure continues for Pass The Pete, Rio faces a neighbourhood parking dilemma before diving into another round of Signs You're An Adult.  Plus, listeners tell us about the things they simply couldn't turn off, and battle it out in At Work Time Waster with Nut Bands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're passing Pete around the country with the help of our listeners! Will Pete make to from Brisbane to Adelaide by Friday? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back! Christian and the team catch up after the break with stories from Conan Gray, Melbourne’s earthquake and a one-point NRL Grand Final thriller.  Plus, meet new producer Anny, hear the highs and lows of Rate Your Weekend, follow Intern Pete’s epic Pass The Pete journey across Australia and enjoy another round of At Work Time Waster with Eye Movies. See omnystud...

What started as a chat about people falling quickly turned into two unexpected topics: famous last words and dangerous nans. Hear listeners share their crazy stories. The show returns October 5! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian wants to know what’s in your boot. Is it packed with essentials or filled with things you forgot were there? He puts the question to the team and listeners, uncovering the surprising contents of Australia’s car boots. The show returns October 5! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We revisit the unforgettable time colleagues found themselves stuck in the office after hours. Christian opens the phones and hears listeners' funniest and most unexpected stories of getting stuck. The show returns Monday 5th October! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We revisit the time Christian’s wife, Sarah, texted him mid-show about the car’s fuel reserve tank, sparking the phone topic: "When did you run out of fuel?" The show returns Monday 5th October! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who really sits at the top of the tradie pecking order? Christian opens up one of Australia's most passionate debates: which trade is the toughest, fittest and hardest working of them all? Brickies, riggers, steel fixers, arborists and sparkies all step up to make their case, while plenty of tradie rivalry, friendly sledging and job site politics come to the surface. Why do so many tradies have it...

Serious workplace chat today: what’s for dinner tonight. Christian and the team weigh in, then open the lines for listeners to share what they’re cooking too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Best Of show, we revisit the moment Patsy’s family ordered Uber Eats to avoid her cooking, Christian shares his pottery misadventures, listeners reveal their weakest claims to fame, and we round things out with bunk‑bed and trampoline stories that absolutely delivered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Signs you’re an adult - from tracking your HRV to having a favourite scourer, we dive into the little things that suddenly make you realise you’ve grown up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Christian is away, we have a cracking mix of show highlights today: Patsy’s cleaner unexpectedly calls in, Christian gets himself stuck in IKEA, listeners reveal the strangest things they’ve ever seen in someone’s house, and we wrap it all up with Signs You're An Adult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.