Best GRR Podcasts (2026)

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MINI: What Weird Thing Did You Believe As A Kid 4:42

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9h ago4:42

4:42

In this episode of the Christian O'Connell show, listeners share their childhood misconceptions. Christian chats with Kim about her teenage years, when she believed every road with the same name was the same road. Jenny shares a hilarious story about thinking eggs came from battery hens, and Alex reveals he thought iPods got heavier with more songs…

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The Best Bits: Midday Befuddlement 8:18

3d ago8:18

8:18

While the show is away, we’re revisiting some of our favourite moments, including the time Patsy and Christian both had a case of midday befuddlement in the car. Parking Fines and Wrong Cars. The Christian O’Connell Show returns January 19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By GOLD and iHeart Australia

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The Best Bits: 6 Word Life So Far 8:09

6d ago8:09

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Some festive favourites from the show as we head into 2026. Today, we look back at the moment Christian and the team paused for a deceptively simple challenge: tell the story of your life so far in exactly six words. What follows is funny, honest, moving, and occasionally chaotic as Christian, the team, and listeners across Melbourne attempt to dis…

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FULL: A Little Hope Goes a Long Way 46:34

9d ago46:34

46:34

Christian and the team share stories of hope, resilience, and the power of community. We talk about the extraordinary GoFundMe for Ahmed, a hero who saved lives in Bondi, and the overwhelming support that followed. There are personal stories of kindness and generosity, including Christian’s very funny mistake of accidentally leaving the Airbnb and …

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The Best Bits: Dentist Dread 4:47

9d ago4:47

4:47

Some festive favourite moments from the show 🎄 We relive the dentist dread, OC expertly dodging his appointment, Alex astonishing professionals with his elite flossing habits, an ambitious Invisalign pitch, and Bonnie shutting it down immediately. The Christian O’Connell Show returns in 2026 bigger and better than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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MINI: Double Thumbs Up 11:42

17d ago11:42

11:42

Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Here it is. The team’s final Double Thumbs Up of 2025. One last round of recommendations to send you into the weekend properly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By GOLD and iHeart Australia

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FULL: Double Dinking 1:00:27

18d ago1:00:27

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Christian and the team reflect on a week shaped by resilience, community, and unexpected kindness. From heartfelt moments with first responders to stories that remind us how small gestures can mean everything, this episode captures a city pulling together. Along the way, Christian shares personal highlights, surprising encounters, and a few classic…

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For the First Responders 4:59

18d ago4:59

4:59

What began as a plan to welcome Sydney with festive hams quickly shifts in response to a difficult week, with the team deciding to pass those small gifts on to first responders instead. Josh heads to Bondi to personally thank surf lifesavers and police, hearing firsthand stories of bravery, quiet resilience, and compassion in the aftermath of recen…

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FULL: The Real Sydney 53:01

19d ago53:01

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Today we continue getting to know Sydney, the city they’re temporarily calling home. Sharing powerful stories of kindness and resilience in the wake of tragedy, including a moving email from listener Brad about people lining up for hours to donate blood. There’s also room for lighter moments as the team dives into some of Sydney’s quirks, from the …

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An Extraordinary Call from the PM 10:46

19d ago10:46

10:46

In an extraordinary moment during an already devastating week, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese interrupted the show live to speak directly to the nation. He shared words of unity and resolve following the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration, reflecting on the meaning of light over darkness and the strength of A…

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MINI: Nice To Meet You, Sydney 7:46

19d ago7:46

7:46

We’re still in our first week of breakfast in Sydney, and today is all about saying thank you and getting to know you. We share some of the incredibly kind messages and surprise gifts we’ve received so far, including a Bakewell tart and a cake that made our day. We chat with listeners about the things that matter to them, from pesky seagulls to the…

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FULL: Tunnels Under Tunnels 55:06

20d ago55:06

55:06

Day two in Sydney and Christian’s already replacing Jonesy & Amanda (don’t worry, they’ve been sent to a comfy “radio retirement home” with bingo and a nightly meat raffle). The team chats the weirdest things they’ve noticed around town, hands Sydney the keys to the billboards again, gets you texting in peak nonsense for Time Wasters, and “What’s T…

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FULL: Good On Ya, Ahmed! 51:21

21d ago51:21

51:21

Broadcasting live from Sydney for the very first time, today we opened the phones to hear from listeners about what Sydney means to them. We also shared messages of support and solidarity, acknowledging how moments like this can shake a city while also bringing people together. Sydney, we’re thinking of you. We love you. If you have a message for S…

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MINI: Jenny's Christmas Wish Come True 3:51

24d ago3:51

3:51

In this heartwarming episode, Christian shares a special Christmas gift with a deserving listener, Jenny, whose daughter, Ali received a life-saving kidney transplant from her mum. Christian surprises Jenny with a spa day at the Langham, showing the true meaning of kindness and generosity. They also discuss the importance of kidney health, encourag…

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FULL: Why Do I Smell Like Onions? (Merry Christmas!) 57:41

24d ago57:41

57:41

It’s the final show of the year, and the Christian O’Connell Show is emptying the tank. Christian fires off his favourite picks of 2025, from the “sensational” Wicked to the gut punch power of The Handmaid’s Tale. Alex wades in with his own obsessions: The Mushroom Daily and Ian McEwan’s What Can We Know. The team trade their best books, TV shows a…

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MINI: Double Thumbs Up 15:15

24d ago15:15

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t’s the final show of the year, and we’re wrapping 2025 with our favourite picks. Want more recommendations? Dive into more of our Double Thumbs Up episodes and if you’ve got one of your own, email us at [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By GOLD and iHeart Australia

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FULL: Hello, Doritos! 59:32

25d ago59:32

59:32

Christian opens the phones to hear where listeners found love, and the stories are wild: traffic controllers flagged down by future wives, cricket balls smashing windscreens into marriage proposals, and an argument over Doritos somehow becoming romance. The team also spirals into talk of hidden Christmas presents, bone jacks, and the art of escapin…

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MINI: 6 Word Year 11:45

25d ago11:45

11:45

As we start to wrap up for the year, Christian asks listeners to sum up their entire year in just six words.. and the answers cut deep. He opens up about his own “leaving year and growing year,” from selling the family home to big changes on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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FULL: Werribee Drift 1:05:13

26d ago1:05:13

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Today we unwrap the strange universe of Christmas movies, from the classics everyone loves to the truly unhinged festive favourites, and listeners jump in with big opinions, hot takes, and the “correct” way to eat a sweet potato. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By GOLD and iHeart Australia

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MINI: Favourite Christmas Movies 5:06

26d ago5:06

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The team dives into their all time favourite Christmas movies, sparking a festive debate full of nostalgia, strong opinions and a few unexpected choices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By GOLD and iHeart Australia

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#17 Ina Eldøy, CEO, BagID - The Future of Baggage Is Digital 36:40

17d ago36:40

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In this episode, George Richardson sits down with Ina Eldøy, CEO of BagID, to unpack her remarkable journey from hospitality and airport leadership to the forefront of aviation technology - where she’s redefining the future of checked baggage. Ina shares how her career began in the hotel industry before transitioning into key commercial roles at Av…

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FULL: Fly Breeding Season 1:00:28

27d ago1:00:28

1:00:28

We unleash a chaotic mix of break ins, break outs and sheer stupidity. Listeners confess to climbing through windows, sneaking into their own homes and generally proving locks are their mortal enemy. Then things get even weirder with a parade of brilliantly named pets: from Professor Fluffy Pants to a cat called VB. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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MINI: What's The Year My Friend 5:57

27d ago5:57

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Today the team dives into a festive round of What’s The Year, My Friend? with nothing but Christmas classics to go on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By GOLD and iHeart Australia

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FULL: Paws Up 1:04:52

28d ago1:04:52

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Barry Clause returns with a huge Christmas giveaway, Christian kicks things off by admitting he once locked himself out and smashed a window with his own weights, and listeners quickly one up him with their own disasters.. from a rock climber to a DIY car break in gone wrong. Pure Christmas chaos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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MINI: Best Concert You've Ever Seen 13:14

28d ago13:14

13:14

Today we dive into the greatest live shows we've ever witnessed, from Lady Gaga blowing the roof off Melbourne to Michael Jackson arriving at the MCG in a rocket ship. From Ben Folds turning the Sydney Opera House into a one man symphony to the time Christian nearly talked Elton John into playing at an RSL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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FULL: Do Re Mi 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

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Christmas chaos hits early as Christian unveils the true identity of “Barry Claus”… and nobody sees it coming. The team spirals into a festive tangent, swaps TV obsessions (yes, Stranger Things comes up), and fires off their weekly recommendations. We also give away a wine fridge and open the phones for listeners’ wildest apple stories... which go …