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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Jul 10, 2025 • 50min
How do train drivers get to work?
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.
Jul 3, 2025 • 49min
Why is my washing machine lying to me?
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.
Jun 27, 2025 • 47min
Does the world get heavier?
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.
Jun 19, 2025 • 48min
What happens when you lose a finger?
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.
May 29, 2025 • 47min
My kids love getting dizzy
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.
13 snips
May 22, 2025 • 49min
Why can't I hear my accent?
Dive into a lively discussion about the quirks of Sudoku puzzles and how they're assessed for difficulty. Discover the emotional connections we have with earworms and the joy of replaying songs from our past. Explore whether pets show paw preference and share amusing stories about their antics. Engage with the complexities of accent perception and how environment shapes our speech. Finally, uncover fascinating insights into architectural design and the unusual concepts behind tooth pain and animal behaviors.
May 15, 2025 • 49min
Why peeling an egg can get chaotic
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.
May 8, 2025 • 49min
Have I got a superpower?
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.
May 1, 2025 • 49min
Where do geese go?
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.
Apr 24, 2025 • 49min
Cats, dogs and... ferrets?
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.
