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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!

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  1. 606

    Do crabs have a dominant claw?

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  2. 605

    Are my polished nails suffocating?

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  3. 604

    Do birds herd sheep?

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  4. 603

    Ducks in the sea?

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  5. 602

    Can mosquitoes get drunk?

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  6. 601

    Why is popcorn a cinema snack?

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  7. 600

    How do football commentators remember players?

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  8. 599

    When did people start Mexican waving?

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  9. 598

    Why are slugs coming for my dishwasher?

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  10. 597

    Why has my bagel got a hole in it?

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  11. 596

    Why is the luggage all over the place?

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  12. 595

    Easter eggs: what's all that about?

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  13. 594

    Why are there so many breads?

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  14. 593

    Why don't I burn when I'm cycling?

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  15. 592

    Why are letters shaped like that?

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  16. 591

    Sniffing empty bottles?

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  17. 590

    Why is my hamster so ungrateful?

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  18. 589

    Where did they get the water from for the canals?

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  19. 588

    Why won't my glasses blow off?

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  20. 587

    An insult to science

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  21. 586

    Can you feel the tension in a room?

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  22. 585

    Is some music too hard to play?

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  23. 584

    My kitten won't listen to me

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  24. 583

    Mystery Hour Travel Edition: It's in a tin

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  25. 582

    How genetically related am I to Farage?

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  26. 581

    Raw meat, leaves and that?

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  27. 580

    Who invented the suit?

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  28. 579

    Where did "Geordies" come from?

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  29. 578

    A major induction hobs dispute

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  30. 577

    Unbelievable bee content

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  31. 576

    The truth about Guinness

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  32. 575

    Big Boxer's Beards

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  33. 574

    Why do journalists shout questions on Downing Street?

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  34. 573

    One question hijacks Mystery Hour

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  35. 572

    Running the marathon with a fridge

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  36. 571

    Where are the acorn trees?

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  37. 570

    What should I do with this pigeon?

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  38. 569

    The tyranny of the picture frame

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  39. 568

    Why does the UK have only one time zone?

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  40. 567

    Why is there a pink pigeon?

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  41. 566

    How do spiders get in and out of a bathtub?

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  42. 565

    How do train drivers get to work?

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  43. 564

    Why is my washing machine lying to me?

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  44. 563

    Does the world get heavier?

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  45. 562

    What happens when you lose a finger?

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  46. 561

    My kids love getting dizzy

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  47. 560

    Why can't I hear my accent?

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  48. 559

    Why peeling an egg can get chaotic

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  49. 558

    Have I got a superpower?

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  50. 557

    Where do geese go?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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!

HOSTED BY

Global

CATEGORIES

comedy society culture

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does James O'Brien's Mystery Hour have?

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is James O'Brien's Mystery Hour about?

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!

How often does James O'Brien's Mystery Hour release new episodes?

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour is created and hosted by Global.
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