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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

by Global

Comedy

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!You can email the show below and get involved at any [email protected] for regular listeners or [email protected] for subscribers.For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: [email protected]

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  1. Why does my hair look grey?

    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.

  2. You never see a seagull in a tree?

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  3. Welcome to James O'Brien Plus

    James O’Brien Plus is your one-stop shop for everything James O’Brien. For £4.99 a month, enjoy all four of James’s podcasts ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes and a bi-weekly newsletter. Every Wednesday, get a new episode of Ask James Anything, where you can put your questions directly to...

  4. My dogs' strange relationship with the butchers?

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  5. Isn't this a motoring question?

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  6. Why is three the magic number?

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  7. How did ancient buildings end up buried?

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  8. Who's filtering these callers?

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  9. What makes a crisp a crisp?

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  10. I've got to smell my dog's paws

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  11. What's the point of bay leaves?

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  12. Smallest living thing in the human body?

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  13. Why can we smell rain before it falls?

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  14. Why does posh slang stay the same?

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  15. Walking around in a see-through dress?

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  16. Harmonica making my dog howl

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  17. Do crabs have a dominant claw?

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  18. Are my polished nails suffocating?

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  19. Do birds herd sheep?

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  20. Ducks in the sea?

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  21. Can mosquitoes get drunk?

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  22. Why is popcorn a cinema snack?

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  23. How do football commentators remember players?

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  24. When did people start Mexican waving?

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  25. Why are slugs coming for my dishwasher?

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  26. Why has my bagel got a hole in it?

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  27. What colour is his ball?

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  28. Why is the luggage all over the place?

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  29. Easter eggs: what's all that about?

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  30. Why are there so many breads?

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

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  32. Why are letters shaped like that?

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  33. Sniffing empty bottles?

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  34. Why is my hamster so ungrateful?

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  35. Where did they get the water from for the canals?

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  36. Why won't my glasses blow off?

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  37. An insult to science

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  38. Can you feel the tension in a room?

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  39. Is some music too hard to play?

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  40. My kitten won't listen to me

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  41. Mystery Hour Travel Edition: It's in a tin

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  42. How genetically related am I to Farage?

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  43. Raw meat, leaves and that?

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  44. Who invented the suit?

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  45. Where did "Geordies" come from?

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  46. A major induction hobs dispute

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  47. Unbelievable bee content

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  48. The truth about Guinness

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  49. Big Boxer's Beards

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  50. Why do journalists shout questions on Downing Street?

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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!You can email the show below and get involved at any [email protected] for regular listeners or [email protected] for subscribers.For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: [email protected]

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Frequently asked questions

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

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour has 624 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 5, 2026.

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!You can email the show below and get involved at any [email protected] for regular listeners or...

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

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour publishes weekly, based on its 624 episodes since May 2012.

Who hosts James O'Brien's Mystery Hour?

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