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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download! For exclusive content and ad-free episodes of all James' podcasts, subscribe to James O'Brien Plus! You can find out more and sign up here: https://jamesobrienplus.com. You can email the show and get involved at any time jamesobrienshow@global.com. If you're a subscriber, email jamesobrienplus@global.com…
Episodes
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhere was the first ever University?
Also why does a BCG leave a mark and why does Pearl get goosebumps?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourJames O'Brien's Mystery Hour
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourA special charity mystery hour - featuring Jones 'The Engineer'
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourAled Jones makes a surprise appearance on Mystery Hour
Are there motorbike adverts and the patterns on a cat?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy do my headphones get tangled up?!
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourHow are the letters on bus stops decided?
Also, 'man alive' where does that saying come from?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourHow do the police name their operations?
Also how do posters get in the windows of closed down shops?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhen does a Master become a Mr?
Also belly fat, wobbly or hard, what's the difference?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourFood fads - how do they come about?
Also, why do we have stones on railway tracks?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy are all bubbles white?
And the the umbilical cord what happens when it's cut off?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourAnother Mystery Hour With Many Belly Laughs
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy did my water freeze?
Also, find out the one question we couldn't get an answer for?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourJames O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jul 16
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy is there a Pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon trophy?
Your mysteries answered...
James O'Brien's Mystery HourHow do you know not to fall out of bed?!
Also why do we use a pencil to vote
James O'Brien's Mystery HourJames O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 9 Jun 16
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourSliced bread, the twins and grunting when you are old? - 2 Jun 16
Another chance to listen to this week's mystery hour
James O'Brien's Mystery HourMystery Hour - 26 May 16
Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.
James O'Brien's Mystery HourJames O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 19 May 16
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourMystery Hour - 12 May 16
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourToilet roll, why two pieces? - 5 May 16
Why do we never see baby pigeons??!!
James O'Brien's Mystery HourQueen Bees battle - 28 Apr 16
Also, where did the term 'bloke' come from?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhat's the difference between OBE & MBE - 21 Apr 16
Also how do you rate the 'hotness' of a chilli?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourDo snails go to high areas because they know they are going to die - 14 Apr 16
Also why do you keep your elbows off the table?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy is Easter early this year - 24 Mar 16
What's the difference between a pea and a bean?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourCan you watch your eyes move - 17 Mar 16
Also can you have 2 different bugs at once?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourDid the crew eat Babe the pig? - 10 Mar 16
Also 1,2,3,4....and why 5,6,7,8 Why?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy do we cheers 3 times? - 3 Mar 16
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourIf you are a Sir can your partner have a title? - 25 Feb 16
Are animals left handed or right handed?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhat time zone is space on? - 18 Feb 16
One caller thinks he has an answer based on trying to save a rabbit's life
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWho is the one hit wonder?- 11 Feb 16
Also is a pond ever larger than a lake?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourI think we caught someone out cheating - 21 Jan 16
Can you fire a gun in space?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourJames O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jan 16
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourOk let's stop on the duvet question - 7 Jan 16
Will humans get taller and what use is a spoon in a bottle of your prosecco?
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy do bagels have holes? - 17 Dec 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy do people kiss under mistletoe? - 10 Dec 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy aren't we allowed to close the blinds on a plane during take off? - 3 Dec 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy don't ladybirds get stuck in spider webs? - 26 Nov 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy don't the animals we eat get rigor mortis? - 19 Nov 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhat is the origin of 'The Penny Drops'? - 12 Nov 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy don't dolphins get the bends?- 5 Nov 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourHow are we able to locate sound when it's coming from in front of you? - 22 Oct 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy do Elephants have big ears?- 16 Oct 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourMake Some Noise Mystery Hour - How can I get my teddy sorted? - 8 Oct 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy are calulators different to phone keypads? - 1 Oct 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy is one side of tin foil shiny, and the other isn't? - 24 Sep 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy do I go deaf when I yawn? - 17 Sep 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourIf i levitate and land, would I be in the same spot? - 10 Sep 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy do medical symbols have snakes? - 3 Sep 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy do books start a page with capital letters? - 27 Aug 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhy does a cement mixer go anti clockwise? - 13 Aug 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourWhat was a # before twitter - 6 Aug 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…
James O'Brien's Mystery HourCan a dog smell fear? - 30 Jul 15
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour…