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One of the hallmarks of Christian O\u2019Connell<\/strong>\u2019s radio success is that he doesn\u2019t do things by halves. In fact, he does them in multiples of nineteen.<\/p>\n Today\u2019s first national instalment<\/a> of the Gold Network\u2019s Christian O\u2019Connell<\/strong> Show features not one but nineteen phone-in topics.<\/p>\n Today, as O\u2019Connell and his on-air team of Riordan \u2018Rio\u2019 Lee, Patrina Jones<\/strong> and Alex Cullen <\/strong>made history by networking to Sydney<\/strong> and Melbourne<\/strong> on FM and across Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth<\/strong> via DAB+ \u2013 the phone topic theme was all about \u2018firsts.\u2019 First detention, first pet, first car, first lie, first heartbreak.\u00a0You get the drift.<\/p>\n In welcoming his new national audience to what he referred to as \u2018The bright side of the dial,\u2019 O\u2019Connell said:<\/p>\n \u201cGood Morning Australia. This is the start of a brand new adventure for us, and for you as well.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNever in radio history in Australia has there been a national Breakfast show. Since I moved here and started on the radio here seven years ago, it never made any sense. How come these radio stations have a national Drive time show?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI was told by so many bosses these same people in the morning, they won\u2019t have it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI am aware that there\u2019s a high chance what we\u2019re starting today will be short-lived. But sometimes in life, a great short-lived thing is good too!\u201d<\/p>\n The first song played was John Farnham\u2019s<\/strong> rousing anthem You\u2019re The Voice.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause we don\u2019t make the show just FOR you,\u201d O\u2019Connell explained. \u201cWe make it WITH you.\u201d<\/p>\n Yesterday, O\u2019Connell took to social media explaining why January 19 will always be a special day in his heart.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause this has never, ever been done before in radio history.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor seven years, I\u2019ve been dreaming of tomorrow. Would it ever happen? Would I get to take my radio show \u2013 which has been in Melbourne for seven years \u2013 to all of Australia? Five cities. One show.\u201d<\/p>\n From 3 this afternoon, the previous long-time Sydney Breakfast team<\/a> of Jonesy & Amanda<\/strong> start their new Drive show on ARN\u2019s Gold network.<\/p>\n \n<\/blockquote>\n
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