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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!

Author

Global

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.lbc.co.uk

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

How can adding water to noodles create more calories?- 18 Sep 14 18.09.2014

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!

Where does the squared come from in E=MC2? - 11 Sep 14 11.09.2014

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!

Can chickens be born as twins if an egg as two yolks? - 4 Sep 14 04.09.2014

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!

Can you see the American flag on the moon through a telescope?- 28 Aug 14 28.08.2014

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!

Can animals get jet lag? - 14 Aug 14 14.08.2014

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 they called Spring Rolls? - 7 Aug 14 07.08.2014

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 far can the human eye see?- 31 Jul 14 31.07.2014

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 does black get hotter in the sun?- 24 Jul 14 24.07.2014

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 does your voice change on Helium? - 17 Jul 14 17.07.2014

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 freezers have a light? - 10 Jul 14 10.07.2014

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 bricks in amsterdam houses so small? - 3 Jul 14 03.07.2014

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 does my cat like my swim wear? - 26 Jun 14 26.06.2014

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!

Can dogs control the wagging of their tails? - 19 Jun 14 19.06.2014

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!

Can a Boeing 747 Loop the Loop?- 12 Jun 14 12.06.2014

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!

When does the sky start? - 5 Jun 14 05.06.2014

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 Chickens keep laying eggs even if they don't hatch? - 22 May 14 22.05.2014

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 - 15 May 14 15.05.2014

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 is it not over until the fat lady sings? - 8 May 14 08.05.2014

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 eats humble pie in Mystery Hour- 1 May 14 01.05.2014

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 we have hung and hang?- 24 Apr 14 24.04.2014

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!

The mystery of the measuring stick and Chickens - 17 Apr 14 17.04.2014

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 Irons not have an on or off switch? - 10 Apr 14 10.04.2014

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 is a 1st or 2nd world country? - 3 Apr 14 03.04.2014

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 bell ringers play sheet music? - 27 Mar 14 27.03.2014

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!

Can the police just take your car like in films? - 20 Mar 14 20.03.2014

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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