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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

Global 604 Episodes Oct 1, 2026

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour is a radio show where listeners call in with questions about everyday mysteries, ranging from simple to intelligent topics. The host, James O'Brien, explores these queries with humor and curiosity, making for an entertaining hour of radio. The podcast is produced by Global, a UK-based media company.

Episodes

How did ancient buildings end up buried? Oct 1, 2026 47:18 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.

Who's filtering these callers? Sep 24, 2026 49:36 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.

What makes a crisp a crisp? Sep 17, 2026 47:51 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.

I've got to smell my dog's paws Sep 10, 2026 49:26 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.

What's the point of bay leaves? Sep 3, 2026 50:07 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.

Smallest living thing in the human body? Aug 27, 2026 49:58 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.

Why can we smell rain before it falls? Aug 20, 2026 45:10 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.

Why does posh slang stay the same? Aug 13, 2026 48:02 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.

Walking around in a see-through dress? Aug 6, 2026 48:11 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.

Harmonica making my dog howl Jul 30, 2026 47:36 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.

Do crabs have a dominant claw? Jul 23, 2026 50:43 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.

Are my polished nails suffocating? Jun 25, 2026 49:09 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.

Do birds herd sheep? Jun 18, 2026 48:04 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.

Ducks in the sea? Jun 11, 2026 46:19 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.

Can mosquitoes get drunk? Jun 4, 2026 48:45 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.

Why is popcorn a cinema snack? May 28, 2026 48:08 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.

How do football commentators remember players? May 21, 2026 48:51 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.

When did people start Mexican waving? May 14, 2026 49:59 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.

Why are slugs coming for my dishwasher? May 7, 2026 48:04 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.

Why has my bagel got a hole in it? Apr 30, 2026 46:54 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.

What colour is his ball? Apr 23, 2026 49:08 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.

Why is the luggage all over the place? Apr 16, 2026 49:33 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.

Easter eggs: what's all that about? Apr 2, 2026 45:58 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.

Why are there so many breads? Mar 26, 2026 47:01 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.

Why don't I burn when I'm cycling? Mar 26, 2026 48:48 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.

Why are letters shaped like that? Mar 12, 2026 47:15 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.

Sniffing empty bottles? Mar 5, 2026 48:55 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.

Why is my hamster so ungrateful? Feb 26, 2026 47:41 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.

Where did they get the water from for the canals? Feb 12, 2026 46:15 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.

Why won't my glasses blow off? Jan 29, 2026 44:46 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.

An insult to science Jan 22, 2026 48:42 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.

Can you feel the tension in a room? Jan 15, 2026 47:54 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.

Is some music too hard to play? Jan 8, 2026 47:51 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.

My kitten won't listen to me Dec 18, 2025 48:17 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.

Mystery Hour Travel Edition: It's in a tin Dec 11, 2025 46:51 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.

How genetically related am I to Farage? Dec 4, 2025 47:35 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.

Raw meat, leaves and that? Nov 27, 2025 47:07 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.

Who invented the suit? Nov 20, 2025 49:14 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.

Where did "Geordies" come from? Nov 13, 2025 50:22 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.

A major induction hobs dispute Nov 6, 2025 47:45 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.

Unbelievable bee content Oct 30, 2025 50:53 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.

The truth about Guinness Oct 23, 2025 50:19 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.

Big Boxer's Beards Oct 16, 2025 49:26 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.

Why do journalists shout questions on Downing Street? Oct 9, 2025 48:35 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.

One question hijacks Mystery Hour Sep 25, 2025 49:46 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.

Running the marathon with a fridge Sep 18, 2025 45:41 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.

Where are the acorn trees? Sep 11, 2025 45:20 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.

What should I do with this pigeon? Aug 14, 2025 49:00 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.

The tyranny of the picture frame Aug 7, 2025 48:54 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.

Why does the UK have only one time zone? Jul 31, 2025 48:16 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.

Why is there a pink pigeon? Jul 24, 2025 45:36 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.

How do spiders get in and out of a bathtub? Jul 17, 2025 51:29 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.

How do train drivers get to work? Jul 10, 2025 49:51 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.

Why is my washing machine lying to me? Jul 3, 2025 49:06 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.

Does the world get heavier? Jun 27, 2025 47:29 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.

What happens when you lose a finger? Jun 19, 2025 48:11 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.

My kids love getting dizzy May 29, 2025 46:36 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.

Why can't I hear my accent? May 22, 2025 49:14 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.

Why peeling an egg can get chaotic May 15, 2025 49:10 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.

Have I got a superpower? May 8, 2025 49:02 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.

Where do geese go? May 1, 2025 49:19 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.

Cats, dogs and... ferrets? Apr 24, 2025 49:14 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.

Where do the rocket boosters end up? Apr 17, 2025 49:36 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.

Why don't you get savoury drinks? Apr 10, 2025 48:02 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.

What does my phone know about me? Apr 3, 2025 47:49 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.

Red sky at night, shepherd's delight Mar 27, 2025 47:09 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.

Cinnamon sneezes and soggy biscuits Mar 20, 2025 48:33 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.

A lot of horsing around Mar 13, 2025 47:54 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.

How we know the colours of dinosaurs Mar 6, 2025 49:15 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.

I haven't got the physics Feb 27, 2025 47:57 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.

Mountains and molehills Feb 20, 2025 46:02 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.

Eating the same breakfast over and over again Feb 13, 2025 47:41 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.

Some smells are better than others Jan 30, 2025 47:15 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.

The greater and lesser spotted Jan 23, 2025 47:35 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.

You end up with a fish at the end Jan 16, 2025 48:47 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.

Isn't that a motoring question? Jan 9, 2025 46:51 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.

Why is there only one human species? Dec 19, 2024 48:58 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.

Sandwiches are for WIMPS Dec 12, 2024 50:35 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.

Where do those babies come from? Dec 5, 2024 48:59 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.

I can see a rainbow Nov 28, 2024 46:32 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.

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

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