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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

Comedy EN ↓ 608 episodes

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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Global

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.lbc.co.uk

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

Can worms climb trees, if so, how? 18.01.2018

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!

Do fish get thirsty? 11.01.2018

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!

Why are insects so quick to get away? 04.01.2018

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!

Why do some words become swear words? 21.12.2017

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!

What causes the massive lumps on trees? 19.12.2017

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 do pathologists manage to find dental records? 07.12.2017

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!

What's the difference between toilet paper and tissue paper? 30.11.2017

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!

Why are corned beef tins designed the way they are? 23.11.2017

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!

What makes you a morning person? 16.11.2017

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 do I start up my own country? 09.11.2017

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!

Why can't you get blackcurrants in America? 03.11.2017

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!

Why don't squirrels eat conkers? 19.10.2017

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!

What came first, the colour orange or the fruit orange? 13.10.2017

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!

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 28 Sep 17 28.09.2017

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!

Why do they sell popcorn in the cinema? 21.09.2017

Also weddings and asking just too much of your friends and family

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Sep 17 14.09.2017

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!

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 7 Sep 17 07.09.2017

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!

James O'Brien - Mystery Hour 31.08.2017

Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.

Why X symbolises a kiss 10.08.2017

Also, when a tunnel is being built how is the water kept back?

Why can we hold our pee until wee see the toilet? 04.08.2017

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!

Who is Pete? 27.07.2017

Also running Mice!

Custard slices - really? 20.07.2017

Also why do bees love lavender?

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jul 17 14.07.2017

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 do the Chinese run a library? 06.07.2017

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!

Why do people have surnames named after colours? 30.06.2017

Do babies get hayfever?

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