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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

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Why do bagels have holes? - 17 Dec 15

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!

Dec 17, 201544 min

Why do people kiss under mistletoe? - 10 Dec 15

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!

Dec 10, 201540 min

Why aren't we allowed to close the blinds on a plane during take off? - 3 Dec 15

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!

Dec 3, 201542 min

Why don't ladybirds get stuck in spider webs? - 26 Nov 15

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!

Nov 26, 201541 min

Why don't the animals we eat get rigor mortis? - 19 Nov 15

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!

Nov 19, 201539 min

What is the origin of 'The Penny Drops'? - 12 Nov 15

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!

Nov 16, 201540 min

Why don't dolphins get the bends?- 5 Nov 15

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!

Nov 6, 201543 min

How are we able to locate sound when it's coming from in front of you? - 22 Oct 15

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 22, 201541 min

Why do Elephants have big ears?- 16 Oct 15

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 16, 201543 min

Make Some Noise Mystery Hour - How can I get my teddy sorted? - 8 Oct 15

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 8, 201540 min

Why are calulators different to phone keypads? - 1 Oct 15

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 1, 201541 min

Why is one side of tin foil shiny, and the other isn't? - 24 Sep 15

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!

Sep 24, 201542 min

Why do I go deaf when I yawn? - 17 Sep 15

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!

Sep 17, 201541 min

If i levitate and land, would I be in the same spot? - 10 Sep 15

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!

Sep 10, 201542 min

Why do medical symbols have snakes? - 3 Sep 15

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!

Sep 3, 201543 min

Why do books start a page with capital letters? - 27 Aug 15

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!

Aug 27, 201542 min

Why does a cement mixer go anti clockwise? - 13 Aug 15

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!

Aug 13, 201542 min

What was a # before twitter - 6 Aug 15

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!

Aug 6, 201538 min

Can a dog smell fear? - 30 Jul 15

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!

Jul 30, 201542 min

Does Robert De Niro ever die in a film? - 23 Jul 15

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!

Jul 23, 201541 min

Why do ambulances have cat flaps? - 16 Jul 15

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!

Jul 16, 201544 min

What is the feeling I get when I think I'm falling? - 9 Jul 15

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!

Jul 9, 201539 min

Can you be stung by a stinging nettle once it is cut?- 2 Jul 15

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!

Jul 2, 201543 min

Why does Prince Edward have so many uniforms? - 25 Jun 15

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!

Jun 25, 201542 min

What do people practice tattoos on? - 18 Jun 15

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!

Jun 18, 201542 min

Why do some eggs have chickens in? - 11 Jun 15

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!

Jun 11, 201542 min

Why is he called 007 - 4 Jun 15

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!

Jun 4, 20151h 1m

What song does an ice cream van play?- 28 May 15

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!

May 28, 201542 min

Why does my milk get a skin on it? - 21 May 15

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!

May 21, 201541 min

Why do dipomatic cars have special number plates? - 14 May 15

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!

May 14, 201541 min

Where is the line when it comes to buying a Saveloy from up north to down south? - 7 May 15

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!

May 7, 201543 min

What are those things that look like bird houses at the side of the road?- 30 Apr 15

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!

Apr 30, 201542 min

Why can i only lift the top left of my lip? - 23 Apr 15

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!

Apr 23, 201541 min

Why do I get static from my car trips? - 16 Apr 15

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!

Apr 16, 201541 min

Why do pencils have a B in their name? - 19 Mar 15

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!

Mar 19, 201543 min

Can you tickle in wrestling? - 12 Mar 15

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!

Mar 12, 201541 min

Why do I always need a wee when i get to my front door? - 5 Mar 15

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!

Mar 5, 201541 min

Can you batter a Savaloy? - 26 Feb 15

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!

Feb 26, 201542 min

Can I paint my ex girlfriends dog for Valentines day? - 12 Feb 15

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!

Feb 12, 201540 min

Why is the moon level with my plane? - 5 Feb 15

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!

Feb 5, 201541 min

How do I become a private detective? - 29 Jan 15

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!

Jan 29, 201542 min

Why is it called pins and needles? - 22 Jan 15

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!

Jan 22, 201541 min

what is a brownie in motion? - 15 Jan 15

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!

Jan 15, 201541 min

Do only cats purr? - 8 Jan 15

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!

Jan 8, 201535 min

Christmas Special Mystery Hour - 18 Dec 14

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! - Our thanks to Angels for the Santa outfit

Dec 18, 201441 min

Do extras talk on set? - 11 Dec 14

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!

Dec 11, 201440 min

Why is it called a skip?- 4 Dec 14

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!

Dec 4, 201441 min

What determines your handidness? - 27 Nov 14

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!

Nov 27, 201439 min

Can a love bird live alone?- 21 Nov 14

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!

Nov 21, 201440 min

Do animals have left or right paw prefernces? - 13 Nov 14

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!

Nov 13, 201440 min