This is a big one... THE chat show host. THE sitcom queen. THE lesbian bitch... IT"S ROSIE O'DONNELL!! In an Australian podcast exclusive, we welcome comedian, actress, activist and badass queer icon Rosie O'Donnell to the MCCS recorded on the steps of the Sydney Opera House where she will premiere Common Knowledge - her one woman show (also coming to Melbourne).Mitch & Grace still get a good culture catchup in there to kick things off. Discussing Mitch's 30th & him making Sky News over a thrifted jacket & Grace unpacks her monkey attack(s)... We chat Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce news, Meerkat Manor, TikToker's climbing Mt Everest and of course.. Mitch calls for the death of the Pistachio Papi.We then feature the eleven-time Emmy and Tony Award winner, known for her legendary career in film, television and stage is down under finally. A bucket list moment for Rosie after defecting to Ireland after being banished by president Trump - a true blessing Rosie says. Her and Mitch cover a lot of ground.. From her time on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, her love for Taco Bell, reflecting on her origin story, losing her mother at a young age and parenting a young, non-binary teenager. We get into why she’s moved home to Ireland from the USA, and how that shift is shaping her future, and what the opportunity to perform in Australia for the first time looks like.From kangaroo testicles to Donald Trump's hands.. There is a lot in this week's episode. Enjoy!Rosie is performing this week (wc 6 October 2025) Book tickets to see Rosie in Common Knowledge here:Sydney show (Sydney Opera House) https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/comedy-circus-magic/rosie-odonnell-common-knowledgeMelbourne show (Arts Centre Melbourne) http://artscentremelbourne.com.au/Follow Mitch on Instagram & TikTok!Follow the show on TikTok! & Insta!You can also watch the full length episodes on Youtube here. Thanks to our launch partner, Appliances Online, Australia’s largest online appliance retailer and the home of legendary service, for powering The Mitch Churi Chat Show https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/This is a WhichMitch Production in collaboration with Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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