The Christian O’Connell Show

Christian is away sick, so while he's away we're taking a look back at some of our favourite bits from the show so far, like when started the register of awesome names. If you have an awesome name or know someone who does email us [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ladder Of Confusion, Patsy's Parking Fine, Robert Redford, Pimp Up My Crib, Lost In Translation, What Are The Odds, The Op Shop and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Redford, a giant of Hollywood and independent cinema, has died at the age of 89. Redford died "at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah - the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved," publicist Cindi Berger said in a statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Winners and Losers, Op Shops Part 2, What's The Year, Small Thing Big Rage, Pimp Up Your Crib, John Jaws and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our favourite game on a Tuesday! What's The Year My Friend. Think you can get these right before Patsy, Rio and Alex?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Tuesday we go around the team and find out if they were Monday Winners and Losers.. Alex was a Monday winner! Were you a Monday Winner or Loser? Email us [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patsy's Brute Strength, Tram Drivers, Rate Your Weekend, Weak Claim To Fame, Unusual Jobs, The Song Game, Misheard Lyrics and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're bringing it back - The Weakest Claim to Fame The Weaker the Better! Have a Celebrity Connection? email the show: christianoconnell.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Thumbs Up, Pimp Up My Crib, Stuck In A Tree, The People's Playlist and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September means one thing — and one thing only: FOOTY FINALS. And Christian wants your place to be ready to host the big games. So this September… we’re gonna Pimp. Up. Your Crib! Drop some bars, spit some fire and rap to Christian why YOUR crib deserves everything you desire Submit your entries below and make sure you’re listening weekdays from 6-9am.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Friday we go around the team and find out what books, tv shows and movies they're into this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Mantras, What's The Bird, Class Pets, Small Thing Big Joy, The Name Game and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After we got talking about bird calls in Small Thing Big Joy, we went down a rabbit hole of birds.. can you name the bird Christian is doing an impression of before our Bird Expert does?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Are The Odds, 6 Word Week So Far, Morning Mantras, The Foreign Movie Title Game and The TimewasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What have you been googling the last 24 hours? The team go through their open tabs and share what they've been looking up lately..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Winners and Losers, What's The Year My Friend, Pet Stories, Left Behind, and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From guinea pigs that "popcorn" when they're happy, to an unfortunate goldfish that got stuck in a tree after being tossed over the fence, you'll hear tales of pets bringing joy, comfort and sometimes mischief into their owners' lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weak Claim To Fame, Misheard Lyrics, The 1 Word Song Game, Milky Way v Mars and The TimewasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend Christian watched a tradie chomp down a mars bar in three bites.. as the saying goes "a mars bar a day keeps the doctor away" aka the Mars Bar slogan in the UK in the 80sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Thumbs Up, Footy Finals, Father's Day, Wasting People's Time, Dad-I-Cations, and the Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Shrinking taco shells, pollen season woes, and binge-worthy shows in this week's Double Thumbs Up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Name Game, Footy Finals, Food and Drink Streets, Father's Day, Small Thing Big Joy and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footy Finals kicks off tonight and the team are divided over whose bandwagon they are jumping on.. is your team still in contention?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Sightings, What Are The Odds, 6 Word Week, Taped Over, and the Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father's Day this Sunday! We're making sure Dads around Melbourne get what they really want this Father's Day, Alexander's Dad wants a Chainsaw!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What;'s The Year My Friend, What A Dad Wants, Hayfever, Monday Winners and Losers, Kids Today.. and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're asking for your sweet and simple Father's Day wishes for your hardworking dads. Listener Chris just want help around the house from the kids - a skip to clean out the shed. Are you a dad? or a kid wanting to spoil your father? Send us your Father's Day Wishlist. [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas in September, The Song Title Game, Father's Day, Misheard Lyrics, Kids These Days Have No Idea.. and the Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Melways was spotted in the wild over the weekend, something kids today have NO idea about..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Thumbs Up, Weekend Plans, The People's Playlist, Wrong Place, Wrong Time, My Partner Hates It, The Timewaster and Backpacks For Vic Kids!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Hear the team's Double Thumbs Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Name Game, Small Thing Big Joy, 6 Word Life, Timewasters and Backpacks for Vic Kids!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian is trying to bond with his daughters over the still fresh Swiftie engagement news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life in six words, coincidences you won’t believe, and a cause that really matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tell us the story of your life so far in just six words   email us [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Winners and Losers, IKEA, Backpacks for Vic Kids, Whats The Year My Friend, Career Profiles, Jingles, and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Tuesday we go around the team and find out how their Monday was, we call it Monday Winner or Losers. Let's find out how Christian's Monday was.. Let us know how your Monday was! [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rate Your Weekend, Misheard Lyrics, Birth and Birthday Week, Give You A Word Give Me A Song, RMHL Launch, Backpacks 4 Vic Kids and The Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A heartwarming charity is on the brink of collapse. Backpacks for Vic Kids is an amazing charity helping children rescued from unsafe homes. The charity provides backpacks filled with comfort items, but is now struggling due to the cost of living crisis. Christian makes an urgent appeal for listeners to donate whatever they can to keep the charity running. Even small donations make a big difference. Head to christianoconnellshow.com.au now to donate and save this amazing charity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Thumbs Up, Izak Rankine Fallout, People's Playlist, Births and Birthdays, Weekend Plans, and The Timewaster  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Hear the team's Double Thumbs Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s AFL headlines have been all about the Izak Rankine case.. bans, appeals, and endless legal back and forth. But beyond the footy chatter, the real issue is being overlooked: the impact of homophobic slurs. Christian hands the mic to Rio, a lifelong AFL fan and gay man, who shares why the debate over “weeks vs. games” misses the point and how these words shape culture, silence players, and push fans away from the game they love. A powerful, personal conversation about accountability, inclusion, and why actions matter more than punishments. This episode discusses homophobic language and the impacts on the LGBTQ+ community. If this raises any issues for you, support is available. You can contact QLife on 1800 184 527 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL Updates, Parent Teacher Interviews, Things You Remember From School, The Name Game, Wedding and Funeral Week, and The TimewasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the latest AFL fallout from Izak Rankine's alleged homophobic remark against his Collingwood opponent on Saturday Night. Adelaide is set to argue that suspensions during the finals should be treated more seriously than bans handed out in the home and away season, and a Snoop Dogg song is featuring as part of the defence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patsy's Chilli, Mid-Week Scores, Dead OR Alive, Book Week, What Are The Odds and The Timewaster!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Wednesday we go around the team and get our Mid-Week Scores. Half way through the week, hows it going for you? Let us know [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Winners and Losers, What's The Year My Friend, Small Thing Big Rage, The Pilliga Forest Yowie and The TimewasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Christian discovered the dark legends of Australia's Pilliga Forest, said to be the most haunted woods in the country. Truck drivers avoid it at night, mysterious beasts stalk its depths, and strange lights hover in the darkness. Will any brave listener dare to uncover its terrifying secrets?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Misheard Lyrics, What Happened Over The Weekend, Wedding and Funeral Week, Dennis Walter, Sour Dough, Wine Tours, Oasis Door Mats, Poop Etiquette and The TimewasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are 67 wineries in the peninsula, Christian and his wife Sarah are trying to get through all of them. Now we want to do a wine tour on a Saturday with listeners and we need a name for it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.