James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

Global

Country USA

Genres Comedy, Society & Culture

Language EN

Episodes 604

Latest 28.05.2026

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!

Episodes

Why is popcorn a cinema snack? 28.05.2026 48m

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How do football commentators remember players? 21.05.2026 48m

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When did people start Mexican waving? 14.05.2026 49m

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Why are slugs coming for my dishwasher? 07.05.2026 48m

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Why has my bagel got a hole in it? 30.04.2026 46m

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What colour is his ball? 23.04.2026 49m

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12pm.
Why is the luggage all over the place? 16.04.2026 49m

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Easter eggs: what's all that about? 02.04.2026 45m

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12pm.
Why are there so many breads? 26.03.2026 47m

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12pm.
Why don't I burn when I'm cycling? 26.03.2026 48m

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Why are letters shaped like that? 12.03.2026 47m

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Sniffing empty bottles? 05.03.2026 48m

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12pm.
Why is my hamster so ungrateful? 26.02.2026 47m

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Where did they get the water from for the canals? 12.02.2026 46m

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Why won't my glasses blow off? 29.01.2026 44m

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An insult to science 22.01.2026 48m

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12pm.
Can you feel the tension in a room? 15.01.2026 47m

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Is some music too hard to play? 08.01.2026 47m

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12pm.
My kitten won't listen to me 18.12.2025 48m

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Mystery Hour Travel Edition: It's in a tin 11.12.2025 46m

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12pm.