564 Episodes

  1. Why do they sell popcorn in the cinema?

    Published: 9/21/2017
  2. James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Sep 17

    Published: 9/14/2017
  3. James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 7 Sep 17

    Published: 9/7/2017
  4. James O'Brien - Mystery Hour

    Published: 8/31/2017
  5. Why X symbolises a kiss

    Published: 8/10/2017
  6. Why can we hold our pee until wee see the toilet?

    Published: 8/4/2017
  7. Who is Pete?

    Published: 7/27/2017
  8. Custard slices - really?

    Published: 7/20/2017
  9. James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jul 17

    Published: 7/14/2017
  10. How do the Chinese run a library?

    Published: 7/6/2017
  11. Why do people have surnames named after colours?

    Published: 6/30/2017
  12. If you drink a hot drink in hot weather does it cool you down?

    Published: 6/22/2017
  13. Why are some chocolates wrapped in foil?

    Published: 6/8/2017
  14. When do you stop falling out of bed?!

    Published: 6/1/2017
  15. Why is the bee a symbol of Manchester?

    Published: 5/26/2017
  16. How thick does glass have to be before you can't see through it?

    Published: 5/18/2017
  17. Do ducks know how many ducklings they have?

    Published: 5/11/2017
  18. Why throw salt over your shoulder?

    Published: 5/4/2017
  19. Like it or lump it - the origin of that!

    Published: 4/27/2017
  20. Why do we call cats 'pussy'?

    Published: 4/20/2017

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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!