Already a beloved member of the team, and well known to listeners, Josh Butler, ARN Melbourne’s beloved receptionist was given the surprise of his life when Gold 104.3‘s Christian O’Connell announced that he would be stepping out from behind the desk and mentos jar and joining the show as it prepares to go national.
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Anyone who has ever crossed paths with Josh will have been impressed by his enthusiasm and positive attitude. From greeting everyone with a smile to putting his hand up for anything – think street team, vox pops, production support and then literally flying to the UK in pursuit of an Oasis interview. He has well and truly earned his role as The Christian O’Connell Show’s new Creative and Community Producer.
Christian O’Connell said:
“Josh has this, I don’t know how to describe it, like a contagious, effervescent energy where he just vibes people up…He’s the most positive, kind-hearted soul in this station. When I was thinking about next year and the show and what I want on my team, he embodies what I’m looking for, and that’s why I’ve hired him to join our team. Now, on paper, that’s a crazy decision. He has no radio experience and actually what we’re doing in January with the national show, it’s a big moment in history. It’s a big moment in all of our lives. We’re getting to break new ground. The first ever national breakfast show in this country but Josh will bring something to this team.”
Josh Butler added, via the office PA system:
“It’s time for me, Josh, the receptionist, chocolate jar curator and friend to all who ever entered the reception of GOLD FM to bid farewell to the reception desk. It’s been nothing short of an honour and a privilege, and I’d like to send out some thank yous. Thank you to the comfy Officeworks chair for always having my back. Thank you to the bowl of Mentos that sits in the reception for being the best conversation starter ever. And thank you to every complaint call. Good or bad, rain or shine. You know who you are.
Being a receptionist has changed my life and through the thousands of hellos, goodbyes, compliments given and received, the people that walk through the glass doors are everything. And one thing that will stay with me is anything can come from a simple hello. I, Josh, the receptionist, hereby abdicate my throne for a lifelong dream. Here I come – The Christian O’Connell Show, baby!”
From 2026, you can hear The Christian O’Connell Show across the country on GOLD 101.7 in Sydney, GOLD 104.3 in Melbourne and GOLD DAB+ in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.