James O’Brien’s Mystery Hour
- Episodes
- 626
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
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! For exclusive content and ad-free episodes of all James' podcasts, subscribe to James O'Brien Plus! You can find out more and sign up here: https://jamesobrienplus.com. You can email the show and get involved at any time [email protected]. If you're a subscriber, email [email protected]. For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: [email protected]
Episodes 626
How to stop pesto going mouldy?
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Why does my hair look grey?
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You never see a seagull in a tree?
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James O’Brien Plus is your one-stop shop for everything James O’Brien.
For £4.99 a month, enjoy all four of James’s podcasts ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes and a bi-weekly newsletter.
Every Wednesday, get a new episode of Ask James Anything, where you can put your questions directly to James. Politics, films, music, food, video games, Halloween parties - nothing is off limits.
Then, on the last Monday of every month, catch James Reacts, as James revisits some of the funniest, most viral and most outrageous moments from his years on LBC, alongside stories from the month’s news cycle that he didn’t get to discuss on air.
Plus, every other Friday, receive The Life O’Brien - James’s bespoke newsletter, delivered to your inbox for your weekend reading.
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To submit a question, email [email protected] or send a message or voice note to 07879 809 731.
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My dogs' strange relationship with the butchers?
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Isn't this a motoring question?
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Why is three the magic number?
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How did ancient buildings end up buried?
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Who's filtering these callers?
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What makes a crisp a crisp?
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I've got to smell my dog's paws
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What's the point of bay leaves?
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Smallest living thing in the human body?
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Why can we smell rain before it falls?
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Why does posh slang stay the same?
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Walking around in a see-through dress?
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Harmonica making my dog howl
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Do crabs have a dominant claw?
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Are my polished nails suffocating?
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Do birds herd sheep?
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Ducks in the sea?
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Can mosquitoes get drunk?
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Why is popcorn a cinema snack?
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How do football commentators remember players?
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When did people start Mexican waving?
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Why are slugs coming for my dishwasher?
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Why has my bagel got a hole in it?
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What colour is his ball?
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Why is the luggage all over the place?
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Easter eggs: what's all that about?
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