Episodes 606
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (89)
Since May 2012
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
76%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This 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!

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Recent Episodes

Ducks in the sea?

Jun 11, 2026 46m

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Can mosquitoes get drunk?

Jun 04, 2026 48m

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Why is popcorn a cinema snack?

May 28, 2026 48m

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How do football commentators remember players?

May 21, 2026 48m

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When did people start Mexican waving?

May 14, 2026 49m

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Why are slugs coming for my dishwasher?

May 07, 2026 48m

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Why has my bagel got a hole in it?

Apr 30, 2026 46m

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What colour is his ball?

Apr 23, 2026 49m

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Why is the luggage all over the place?

Apr 16, 2026 49m

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Easter eggs: what's all that about?

Apr 02, 2026 45m

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Why are there so many breads?

Mar 26, 2026 47m

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Why don't I burn when I'm cycling?

Mar 26, 2026 48m

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Why are letters shaped like that?

Mar 12, 2026 47m

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Sniffing empty bottles?

Mar 05, 2026 48m

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Why is my hamster so ungrateful?

Feb 26, 2026 47m

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Where did they get the water from for the canals?

Feb 12, 2026 46m

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Why won't my glasses blow off?

Jan 29, 2026 44m

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An insult to science

Jan 22, 2026 48m

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Can you feel the tension in a room?

Jan 15, 2026 47m

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Is some music too hard to play?

Jan 08, 2026 47m

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does James O'Brien's Mystery Hour have?

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour has published 606 episodes since May 2012, covering topics in Comedy, Society & Culture.

Is James O'Brien's Mystery Hour still active?

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 45m.

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