James O'Brien's Mystery Hour
Global
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
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Mar 3, 2022 • 46min
Momentary deafness in a yawn?
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
Feb 17, 2022 • 45min
Salt and pepper?
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
Feb 10, 2022 • 45min
Morse code in Chinese?
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
Feb 3, 2022 • 44min
Can dogs recognise themselves in a mirror?
Can dogs recognise themselves in a mirror?
Jan 27, 2022 • 46min
Fire alarm during surgery?
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
Jan 13, 2022 • 47min
Who are the people in my dreams?
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
Jan 6, 2022 • 44min
Qualification? I'm French!
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
Dec 23, 2021 • 48min
Can vets operate on humans?
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
Dec 16, 2021 • 47min
How do you remember things you've forgotten?
Topics of interest in this podcast include the origins of calling MPs 'honorable', preventing saucepans from boiling over with a wooden spoon, the mystery of different sea levels, the influence of cues on memory recall, bird communication, Panama Canal mechanics, Christmas tree environmental impacts, remote control batteries, TV white dot origins, voice differences, synchronization symbols in TV adverts, and various science explorations.
Dec 9, 2021 • 45min
How many children does Boris Johnson have?
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!
