James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

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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!

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Why multiply before addition?

11.25.2021

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 episodes:

11.25.2021 Why multiply before addition? 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
11.22.2021 Are all bodies of water tidal? Are all bodies of water tidal? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
11.11.2021 Why is the West hillier than the East? 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
11.04.2021 How do deaf people learn how to read? 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
10.28.2021 Can you be allergic to water? 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
10.21.2021 Why don't you forget how to ride a bike? 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
10.14.2021 How far can the eye see? 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
10.07.2021 Why is it called a 'nuclear football'? 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
09.23.2021 How long does a house last? 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
09.16.2021 Where does the weight go when you lose it? 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
09.09.2021 Why do we get growth spurts? 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
09.02.2021 What happens if you object at a wedding? 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
08.12.2021 Emergency call with no signal? 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
08.05.2021 Is destroying money illegal? 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
07.29.2021 Facial recognition for animals? 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
07.15.2021 Where do police lineups come from? 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
07.08.2021 Why masculine and feminine? 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
07.01.2021 Can I get a vaccine for my cold? 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
07.01.2021 Introducing 'I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan' Hi, Mystery Hour listener, We’ve got another brand new podcast we think you’ll enjoy. ‘I’ve Been Thinking’ is a new weekly show hosted by Peter Frankopan. As well as being a best-selling author (Silk Roads), Professor of Global History and ...
06.17.2021 Can the PM be impeached? 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
06.11.2021 Introducing ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’ Hi Mystery Hour fans – we have a new True Crime podcast we think you’ll enjoy called ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’ Could you be a criminal? What separates the way you think, from the criminal mind? Join the world’s ...
06.10.2021 Mystery hour Can a pacemaker win a race? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
05.27.2021 Age of a pylon? 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
05.20.2021 Roundabout impasse? 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
05.13.2021 What is bitcoin? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, 12PM, Thursdays.
05.06.2021 Can a policeman commandeer a vehicle? 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
04.29.2021 When did we start eating Spaghetti? 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
03.25.2021 Does the Queen write a will? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973
03.11.2021 What is a Shanghai in darts? 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
03.05.2021 Is a coconut a nut? 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
02.25.2021 Why do wet-suits do up at the back? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour; to join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, 12PM, Thursdays.
02.18.2021 Are viruses really alive? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour; to join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, 12PM, Thursdays.
02.11.2021 How does the post office sort first/second class post? 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
01.28.2021 Can the space-station rust? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, 12PM, Thursdays.
01.21.2021 Two hat tricks in one football match? 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
01.14.2021 The First Question of 2021... This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To play along, call: 0345 60 60 973 Thursdays from 12PM.
12.21.2020 Why would you call someone 'late'? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To listen live, tune in Thursdays from 12-1PM on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
12.10.2020 What is the most photographed object in the world? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To play along, call: 0345 60 60 973 Thursdays from 12PM.
12.03.2020 If I give blood, do I transfer antibodies? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To play along, call: 0345 60 60 973 Thursdays from 12PM.
11.19.2020 What is the whip? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973 from 12PM every Thursday.
11.13.2020 Introducing Hunting Ghislaine with John Sweeney Hi Mystery Hour fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by legendary reporter John Sweeney, Hunting Ghislaine is a 6 part series about Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of a disgraced billionaire and the former partner ...
11.12.2020 Can you lock a plane? Can you lock a plane?
11.05.2020 Do plants feel pain? Do plants feel pain?
10.22.2020 Can being cold, give you a cold? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, listen on Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973
10.01.2020 Why don't birds on telephone wires, frazzle? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call Thursdays at 12PM on 0345 60 60 973
09.17.2020 Do Planes Honk? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursday at 12PM
08.20.2020 You're arrested on a plane: what Country are you tried in? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM
08.13.2020 Do we fly with the dead? This is catchup version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour; to join the game call 0345 60 60 973 on Thursdays
07.30.2020 Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour. To listen live or ask a question, tune in Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973
07.23.2020 Why are some insects 'dragons'? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour. To listen live or ask a question, tune in Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973

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What's James O'Brien's Mystery Hour about?

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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour episodes:

Why multiply before addition?

Are all bodies of water tidal?

Why is the West hillier than the East?

How do deaf people learn how to read?

Can you be allergic to water?

Why don't you forget how to ride a bike?

How far can the eye see?

Why is it called a 'nuclear football'?

How long does a house last?

Where does the weight go when you lose it?

Why do we get growth spurts?

What happens if you object at a wedding?

Emergency call with no signal?

Is destroying money illegal?

Facial recognition for animals?

Where do police lineups come from?

Why masculine and feminine?

Can I get a vaccine for my cold?

Introducing 'I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan'

Can the PM be impeached?

Introducing ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’

Mystery hour

Age of a pylon?

Roundabout impasse?

What is bitcoin?

Can a policeman commandeer a vehicle?

When did we start eating Spaghetti?

Does the Queen write a will?

What is a Shanghai in darts?

Is a coconut a nut?

Why do wet-suits do up at the back?

Are viruses really alive?

How does the post office sort first/second class post?

Can the space-station rust?

Two hat tricks in one football match?

The First Question of 2021...

Why would you call someone 'late'?

What is the most photographed object in the world?

If I give blood, do I transfer antibodies?

What is the whip?

Introducing Hunting Ghislaine with John Sweeney

Can you lock a plane?

Do plants feel pain?

Can being cold, give you a cold?

Why don't birds on telephone wires, frazzle?

Do Planes Honk?

You're arrested on a plane: what Country are you tried in?

Do we fly with the dead?

Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze?

Why are some insects 'dragons'?

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