The Christian O’Connell Show

What 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 house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When 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 hears your tell-tale signs of adulthood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zips, 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 for privacy information.

How 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 privacy information.

Intern 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 team sends their best wishes to Year 12 students heading into exam season. Plus, a spooky Halloween edition of At Work Time Waster turns your favourite TV shows into vampire classics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget 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 Kevin James movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How 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 privacy information.

Patsy 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, uncovers some hilariously tight ass parent stories, and plays Cost of Living Songs in a budget-conscious edition of the Timewaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What 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 privacy information.

Rate 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 team uncovers the wild lies parents told us, and wraps up with a rich-list inspired edition of At Work Time Waster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intern 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 told us, landline numbers we still remember, and classic cases of "The Wrong" and another round of At Work Time Waster with School Movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 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 the end of this week. Want to take part? Email christian@christianoconnell.com.au and throw your hat in the ring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intern 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 Bands for At Work Time Waster! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 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 Coast. That was until caller Craig got on the line and challenged Pete's version of events. So who was really first? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double 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 DIY haircut sparks a chat about the jobs people do themselves, and we take movies to the beach for At Work Time Waster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget 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.

After 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 unexpected TV appearances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intern 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 small things that bring big joy, listeners reveal the unexpected reasons they ended up on TV, and it's Mammal Bands for At Work Time Waster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intern 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 hooks them up with Bon Jovi tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It'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 bees, Australia's Intern Pete tackles a shift at Top Paddock cafe, Vanessa begins the search for her missing wedding ring, a brand new What Are The Odds, and At Work Time Waster gives classic '80s movies a fresh twist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rate 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 2027 tour, the team reveals Pete's next internship destination, and Cheese Bands wraps up At Work Time Waster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 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 his voice. Plus, why he's performing better than ever, what keeps him motivated after four decades, and why he can't wait to get back to Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 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.

A 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 all-time classics, and At Work Time Waster goes bargain hunting with Budget Movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking 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 discovers his daughter is terrified of people in costumes, sparking a flood of calls about childhood fears, the search continues for a name for his upcoming stand-up comedy night, and At Work Time Waster wraps up with your best Middle Aged Bands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double 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' Don't Look Back In Anger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian 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 Against The Menopause, Pete's latest Australia's Intern challenge at a hair salon, Small Thing, Big Joy, and AWTW: Painful Movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With $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 sparked some very ambitious plans from callers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 stutter highlights the importance of vulnerability, courage and finding your voice. Inspired by Stuart's story, Christian issues a challenge to listeners to step outside their comfort zones, including an opportunity to take part in an upcoming stand-up comedy night under his guidance. It's an episode packed with laughs, nostalgia, inspiration and a reminder that sometimes the most rewarding experiences begin when we dare to give something new a go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 self matters. He also puts out a challenge to listeners inspired by Stuart’s journey, encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone and embrace their own voice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Fast Songs in At Work Time Waster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, an incredible What Are The Odds and Lazy Movies for t Work Time Waster! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in for sparkies? Who really does the heavy lifting? 🔨⚡ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.