

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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Dec 1, 2016 • 43min
Would stomach acid burn your skin?
Also why do wheels look like they are going backwards?

Nov 25, 2016 • 44min
James O'Brien - The Whole Show - 25 Nov 16
Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.

Nov 17, 2016 • 44min
Why are the keys on a piano black and white?
Also - do you sweat in water?

Nov 10, 2016 • 44min
Where was the first ever University?
Also why does a BCG leave a mark and why does Pearl get goosebumps?

Nov 3, 2016 • 44min
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour
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!

Oct 20, 2016 • 45min
DNA is it exactly 50/50?
Why do eyelids twitch?

Oct 13, 2016 • 44min
Do animals learn to run faster?
Also, hunkydory - what's the origin?

Oct 7, 2016 • 42min
A special charity mystery hour - featuring Jones 'The Engineer'
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!

Oct 6, 2016 • 44min
Aled Jones makes a surprise appearance on Mystery Hour
Are there motorbike adverts and the patterns on a cat?

Sep 29, 2016 • 44min
Why do my headphones get tangled up?!
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!


