The Christian O’Connell Show

Christian and the team take a trip down memory lane, revisiting the wild things that went on in schools during the 80s and 90s. Looking back, it's hard to believe some of it was ever allowed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian is off today, so here are the bits! This episode features some crazy Went Out for Milk, Came Back With stories. Plus, we revisit memories of 80s/90s school days, tackle What's Your Nemesis? and laugh through some of the best Misheard Lyrics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fun Friday show kicking off with Double Thumbs Up and Knock Off Fridays. Plus, more listener tales of doing things the wrong way on The Wrong, we built the ultimate People’s Playlist: Numbers In The Title, shared the legendary dadisms passed down through generations, and wrapped up with Bedroom Songs fpr At Work Time Waster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From murder mysteries to musicals - the team share what they're loving at the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fridge or pantry? The team goes head-to-head over the proper place to store Australia’s favourite chocolate biscuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show kicks off with a surprisingly lively conversation about the Census, alongside coffee spill disasters and the great Tim Tam fridge debate. Plus, a new round of Small Thing Big Joy, The Wrong and the show wraps with Shakespeare Songs for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete hits the streets of Melbourne to deliver bin stickers to lucky listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian’s theme of the day is “The Wrong” after accidentally jumping into the wrong Uber and only realising seven minutes into the trip! That sparks a flood of listener stories about wrong houses, wrong wallets, wrong school concerts and even the wrong child in family photos. Plus, 3 Word Wednesday returns, there's a fresh round of What Are The Odds?, and Fridge Movies for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday's 2pm emergency alert sent Australia into a spin, but not everyone got it, prompting Christian to launch a few conspiracy theories. Plus, it's Monday Winner or Loser, Patsy's household appliances are dropping like flies, Rio reveals his crush on the local postie, and Christian recaps his unforgettable book launch weekend. The team also celebrate the ultimate signs you're an adult with a massive toaster giveaway, and play At Work Time Waster with hilarious bird-themed band names.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian takes us behind the scenes of the launch of his book, Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself. Even with a crowd that turned against him, it remains one of the greatest nights of his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian and Rio share their Three Word Weekends, including Rio’s wild night at a combined 100th birthday party where a group of 70-year-olds partied well past sunrise. Meanwhile, Christian finds himself captivated by a surprisingly romantic McDonald’s date complete with table service, awkward small talk and plenty of questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian, Patsy and Rio unpack their Three Word Weekends, from Rio being outlasted by hard-partying 70-year-olds to Christian becoming invested in a very intriguing McDonald’s date. Plus, Christian’s book launch countdown continues, there’s a fresh batch of Misheard Lyrics, unusual date stories, clothing-inspired street names, and Intern Pete shares the highs and lows of his latest stand-up comedy gig. To wrap things up, the team puts a bogan twist on classic TV shows in another hilarious round of AWTW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian, Rio and Caitlin kick off the show with Double Thumbs Up, then straight into Christian's upcoming book launch. The People's Playlist celebrates songs with colours in the title, before the team dives into nostalgic mix tape memories, including Christian's teenage cycling mission to deliver a carefully crafted tape to a girl. Plus, At Work Time Waster tackles sports movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From binge-worthy series to must listen to podcasts, Christian, Rio and Caitlin chat about what they're loving and recommending right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning, Intern Pete was out on the road delivering bin stickers to lucky listeners across Western Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Intern Pete hits the road delivering Bin Stickers to lucky listeners, while Christian asks everyone a simple question: What are you doing right now? Plus, we celebrate life's Small Things, Big Joys, share the songs that mean the most to listeners in What's The Song, What's The Story? and there's a fresh round of At Work Time Waster, featuring the funniest Polite Celebs you've ever heard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Intern Pete revealed that his parents once bought a car from AFL coach Ken Hinkley, Christian realised there must be plenty of listeners with similar stories and put out the call: Have you ever bought something from a famous person? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian reveals why dining alone in Sydney felt surprisingly awkward, shares a terrifying car ride with Intern Pete, and dives into 3 Word Wednesday. Plus, we uncover the biggest ear worms, invite listeners to Christian's upcoming book launch, hear stories of items bought from famous people, and finish with a brilliant round of At Work Time Waster: Put a Band in a TV Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian is on the hunt for the bravest pet! Listeners call in with their amazing animal stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian shares his thoughts on the World Cup final and that star-studded halftime show, before asking a simple question that sparks a flood of listener texts: what are you doing right now? Plus, the team discovers who lives near someone famous for Binboards, brand new Signs You're An Adult, and listeners share incredible stories of brave pets saving their owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off with 3 Word Weekend, before Christian invites listeners to next week’s Unscript & Uncork book launch. Plus, we hear your incredible Personal Best Records, dive into a fresh batch of Misheard Lyrics, check in on the ever-growing Bin Boards, and round things out with a hilarious round of At Work Time Waster: Make a Movie 90s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian is inviting listeners to join him next week in Melbourne for the launch of his new book, Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself. Meanwhile, while spending this week in Sydney, he's also on the hunt for something a little more immediate: someone to cook him a decent dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Friday Energy! The show kicked off with Double Thumbs Up, before heading into Knock Off Friday. Plus, we handed out more Bin Board stickers, searched for Australia's hottest voice on Hottie Line Bling, and wrapped up with Ancient Movies for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Double Thumbs Up, Christian, Patsy and Rio share what’s been winning their two thumbs up: From stunning cinematography, engaging books to hilarious comedies, they've got it all covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From sharing a lift with John Farnham to serving Mel Gibson at Kmart, these Weakest Claim To Fame stories will have you laughing out loud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an emotional show as Christian live-commentates England's World Cup semi-final, riding every high and low before having his hopes crushed by Argentina. Needing a mood boost, Christian, Patsy and Rio share their Small Thing, Big Joy, while listeners call in with some gloriously weak claims to fame. Plus, the latest from the Binboards movement and a farm-themed edition of At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Show 100 and Intern Pete marks the occasion with his boldest mission yet: infiltrating Kirribilli House to sticker the Prime Minister's bin... before being questioned by the AFP. Plus, crazy animal damage stories, incredible "What Are The Odds?" coincidences, and the team launches Christian's upcoming Unscript book event. We wrap things up with a magical edition of At Work Time Wasters: Magic Bands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian takes you behind the scenes of his brand new book 'Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself', ahead of its release on July 29. Christian shares the story behind the book, what inspired him to write it and how you could score an invitation to a special iHeartLIVE launch event before it officially hits shelves. Enter here: https://www.gold1043.com.au/competition/iheartlive-with-christian-oconnell-unscript-uncorked/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intern Pete's mission to put a Christian O'Connell Show sticker on the Prime Minister's bin takes an unexpected turn when he's approached by the AFP. Hear how the bold bin operation unfolded and whether Pete completed his most ambitious sticker mission yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jet-lagged and running on fumes, Christian and Rio compare sleep-deprived returns from overseas, while a rogue bin in the studio sparks the latest chapter of the Rebel Bin Army. Plus, the team takes a nostalgic trip through the ultimate 90s menu, Patsy reveals Bryan Adams is her all-time hall pass, and listeners deliver some all-time great examples of Nominative Determinism. We also honour the legacy of Sam Neill with a dinosaur-themed edition of At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pay tribute to the great Sam Neill in today's At Work Time Waster with Dinosaur Movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back from a 2 week break! Pats celebrated her birthday in style and took a trip down the Moana red carpet, Christian returned from the UK with an unexpected Paw Patrol obsession, and Rio shares the highs and hazards of driving in Greece. Plus, fresh Misheard Lyrics, the return of Binboards as the campaign expands across Australia, and plenty of World Cup chat. And we wrap things up with a bumper edition of At Work Time Wasters: Change A Letter, Ruin A Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have officially launched Binboards 2.0, asking the listeners to represent the show on their bins with our famous Bin Stickers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've rounded up some of our favorite recent Misheard Lyrics to keep you entertained until brand new Misheard Lyrics returns on Monday, July 13!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the show Is on a short break, we're revisiting one of our favorite topics: Why did you get in trouble at school? Christian got a week long detention, Rio threw his mate under the bus, and our listeners share their own hilarious stories! The Christian O'Connell Show is back on Monday July 13!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're still reminiscing about Shannon Noll's epic cover of Daryl Braithwaite's Horses from our live broadcast at the Criterion Hotel, Helidon. Here's a throwback to one of the biggest singalong moments of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Small Thing Big Joy, Patsy celebrates the tradition of the Driveway Goodbye - those extra few minutes spent waving, chatting, and watching loved ones pull away. As the tradition fades with younger generations, Christian and the team discuss why these small moments of connection leave such a lasting impact. The show returns July 13!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it a Sign You're An Adult if you own a filing cabinet? We throwback to the time Christian and Patsy discover Rio can't relate to their love of filing cabinets. The show returns Monday 13th July! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the odds of this actually happening? We revisit some of the best What Are The Odds stories from the vault. The show returns Monday 13th July! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final week of renovating the Criterion Hotel Helidon all led to one huge moment - the grand reopening and our live show on Friday morning. Hundreds of locals turned up, Shannon Noll performed live, and the pub came roaring back to life. It’s been an incredible journey, and we were so proud to hand the finished pub back to Tracey and Gary - and a massive thank you to our friends at XXXX for making it all possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge show as we broadcast live from the Criterion Hotel in Helidon. It’s freezing, Patsy’s birthday is tomorrow, and Shannon Noll warms everyone up with live performances - including Lift, What About Me and Horses. We hand out XXXX for Knock Off Friday, give away Australia’s Biggest Meat Tray and officially re‑open parts of the pub with the Mayor, giant scissors and a full guard of honour for Tracey & Gary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patsy & Rio share their recommendations for the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat travel essentials before the team is heads to Toowoomba today for tomorrow’s big live show in Helidon - where Intern Pete has already over‑ordered 50 metres of red carpet. Plus, Tombstone Texts return, we check in on World Cup plans, celebrate Small Thing, Big Joy, and get ready for tomorrow’s live broadcast from the Criterion Hotel - giant scissors, Shannon Noll, and Australia’s biggest meat tray included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From old school alarm clocks to pocket calculators, today we dive into the wonderfully weird world of must‑pack travel items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into 3 Word Wednesday before tackling today’s big question: Is it a guy thing to be obsessed with watching buildings get demolished? Turns out… maybe not. Plus, Dangerous Nans & Famous Last Words deliver some wild stories, What Are the Odds brings unbelievable coincidences, and we wrap with Positive Movies for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we dive into the strangely addictive joy of watching buildings get demolished. Rio admits he spent two and a half hours glued to a demolition site, completely mesmerised by giant machinery smashing a building to pieces. But is this just a bloke thing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off with Monday Winner or Loser, check listener reviews of Toy Story 5, and prep for the show’s road trip to Toowoomba and Helidon. Then it’s Signs You’re an Adult and another round of Falling Stories, including Pete falling into a koi pond while meeting the Prince of Dubai. We wrap with Change a Letter, Change a Band for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much would you spend on an office chair?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking off with 3 Word Weekend, Patsy shares that her husband Chris put his foot straight through the ceiling, while Christian and Rio compare notes on the Socceroos’ rough weekend as listeners text in their own three‑word summaries. We help Christian decide what to pack for his UK trip before diving into Goal‑A‑Thon, and a fresh batch of Misheard Lyrics. The show wraps with Monkey Movies for At Work Time Wasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patsy reveals that her husband Chris accidentally put his foot through the ceiling, prompting listener's to share their own unexpected mishaps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big wrap‑up of week two at the Criterion Hotel Helidon, including the huge news that Shannon Noll will be performing at next Friday’s grand reopening when we take the show live from the pub. This week brought unexpected termite drama that stalled the reno, and we asked listeners to send in the perfect song for Nollsy to cover at the big event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.