The Christian O’Connell Show

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FULL: Yearning For Lobster Mar 31, 2026

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The show kicked off with a strong 3 Word Week So Far and rolled straight into another round of Punny Business brilliance.

Plus, we launched Sounds of Australia - our very own museum of iconic Aussie noises. What Are The Odds delivered some unbelievable coincidences, and we wrapped with Lucky Movies for today’s Time Waster.

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MINI: Sounds Of Australia Mar 31, 2026

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Christian O'Connell's morning show is a must-listen, and today's topic is a ripper. He's talking about one of Australia's most iconic speeches, and you'll be laughing out loud. Christian shares a hilarious clip from 1991 that's been seen a million times, but still never fails to entertain.From the sound of the kookaburra to the infamous "get your hands off me" line, this episode is a fun and lighthearted chat about the sounds that define our country.

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FULL: Risk It For A Biscuit Mar 31, 2026

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Monday Winners & Losers returned with Pats’ texting teen troubles, Rio’s rotten figs and the mystery of why Easter is on a different day each year.

Punny Business was back with some of the best (and worst) shop names ever.

Plus, Signs You’re an Adult hit a little too close to home and AWTW served up Meat Bands.

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MINI: Are You Interested In A Breakfast Show? Mar 30, 2026

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A hospital visit that turned into a lovely encounter with a listener over a cup of tea and some biscuits.

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FULL: A Mid Life Crisis Out Loud Mar 29, 2026

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The show kicked off with 3 Word Weekend which delivered everything from gutter‑cleaning disasters to Christian learning life is better when your team wins. Then, How’d You Lose a Tooth? exploded with trampoline mishaps, frozen apples, rat traps and a legendary six‑tooth Curly Wurly incident.

Plus, Christian also shared his chaotic cinema trip featuring a bickering couple, Pump Man returned and we had Lazy Movies for At Work Time Wasters!

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MINI: Cinema Encounter Mar 29, 2026

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Christian recounts a wild encounter with an elderly couple, Malcolm and his wife, at an Elvis movie. As Christian tries to enjoy the film, Malcolm starts snacking on his popcorn and even makes off with his Toblerone. But what happens next is just the beginning of a series of events that will leave you in stitches.

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MINI: 3 Word Weekend Mar 29, 2026

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Christian shares a personal story about his weekend, where he questioned whether following his favorite team was worth the stress and emotional rollercoaster. He talks about how his wife's words of caution and his own experiences with the team's ups and downs made him realize the true extent of his emotional investment. Christian also touches on the impact of technology on our viewing experiences, specifically how easily we can look up information during TV shows, and how this can ruin the enjoyment of the moment.

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FULL: Quality Dick Van Dyke Mar 27, 2026

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In this episode of the Christian O'Connell Show, Christian and the team discuss the ups and downs of the week, from the Easter Show giveaway to the challenges of Australian radio. They also dive into the theme of "fame in the family," where listeners share their incredible stories of famous relatives, including connections to Nick Cave and even Dick Van Dyke.

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MINI: Double Thumbs Up Mar 26, 2026

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Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Hear the team's Double Thumbs Up!

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FULL: Last Video Store on Earth Mar 26, 2026

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Christian reminisces about the old days of video stores and announces the launch of the "Last Video Store on Earth". Listeners can browse a collection of donated DVDs and choose a movie to receive in the mail.

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