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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    • May 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 559 EPISODES

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    The James O'Brien's Mystery Hour podcast is a highly entertaining and informative show that captivates listeners with its unique concept. James O'Brien, known for his wit and intelligence, serves as the host and master of ceremonies for this hour-long program where callers pose obscure questions to be answered by fellow listeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to engage and entertain listeners from all backgrounds. The diverse range of topics covered ensures that there is something for everyone, from history buffs to trivia enthusiasts. Each episode is filled with interesting anecdotes, lively discussions, and plenty of laughter. O'Brien's quick thinking and sharp humor keep the conversation flowing smoothly, making it a pleasure to listen to.

    Another highlight of the podcast is the sense of community it fosters among its listeners. Regular callers become familiar voices, almost like characters in an ongoing story. The camaraderie between O'Brien and his audience creates a welcoming atmosphere that encourages participation and engagement. It's not uncommon for callers to receive applause or recognition for their contributions, adding an extra layer of excitement and motivation for listeners to join in on future episodes.

    However, one drawback of this podcast is its irregular upload schedule. Some fans express frustration over long gaps between episodes or unexpected breaks in broadcasting. This inconsistency can leave avid followers feeling disappointed and disconnected from the show. While the backlog of archived episodes helps alleviate this issue to some extent, it would greatly enhance the overall experience if new content were released more regularly.

    In conclusion, The James O'Brien's Mystery Hour podcast offers an enjoyable blend of entertainment and knowledge-sharing that has amassed a devoted fan base over the years. Its unique format sets it apart from other shows, creating a sense of intrigue and anticipation among listeners eager to have their burning questions answered. While there may be room for improvement in terms of consistency, overall, this podcast provides a fun-filled hour that leaves audiences feeling entertained and enlightened.



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    Have I got a superpower?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 49:02


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    Where do geese go?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 49:19


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    Cats, dogs and... ferrets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 49:14


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    Where do the rocket boosters end up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 49:36


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    Why don't you get savoury drinks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 48:02


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    What does my phone know about me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 47:49


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    Red sky at night, shepherd's delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 47:09


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    Cinnamon sneezes and soggy biscuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 48:33


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    A lot of horsing around

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 47:54


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    How we know the colours of dinosaurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 49:15


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    I haven't got the physics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 47:57


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    Mountains and molehills

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 46:02


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    Eating the same breakfast over and over again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 47:41


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    Some smells are better than others

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 47:15


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    The greater and lesser spotted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 47:35


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    You end up with a fish at the end

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 48:47


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    Isn't that a motoring question?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 46:51


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    Why is there only one human species?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 48:58


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    Sandwiches are for WIMPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 50:35


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    Where do those babies come from?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 48:59


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    I can see a rainbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 46:32


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    What counts as 'old skool'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 51:28


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    Simples or haggis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 48:38


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    Why are so many barbers Turkish?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 48:53


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    Slugs up mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 48:22


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    Has it got windier?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 42:02


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    Who washes planes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 49:18


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    Why is boarding a plane so chaotic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 48:21


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    Caller has lots of apologising to do

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 47:08


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    Being rubbish at physics is not funny

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 46:05


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    Can Cats and Dogs Feel Embarrassed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 46:28


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    Can you copyright recipes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 45:57


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    Queen Victoria's underwear up for auction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 45:51


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    'Don't call me baby', a pigeon's rendition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 51:01


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    How did humans... do yeast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 49:47


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    Why won't automatic doors hurry up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 47:43


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    Something about knots and shoelaces?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 49:04


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    Can we hear the sun?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 50:22


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    Strong opinions on tennis balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 50:12


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    Gangsters and their toothpicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 47:55


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    So what exactly is Beagling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 47:18


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    Politicians and their gestures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 49:47


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