Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts

Thursday, 6 December 2012

06/12/2012 James O'Brien Show - Autumn Statement, Alternative Medicine, Mystery Hour



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Hour 1
  • After yesterday's Autumn Statement, James wants to knowa what the phrase "we're all in this together" actually means.
Hour 2
Hour 3

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  • What key is the Big Ben bell and does it change when weather conditions change?
  • If Prince William were to adopt a child, would they have a claim to the throne?
  • What are the origins of the domesticated Christmas tree?
  • Why does garlic smell so bad the day after consuming it?
  • Why do we close one eye when we look down
  • Why do we talk about a "round of toast"?
  • Why is it that tight, curly hair confined to people of colour?
  • Why is "salary" also called "wages"?
  • National lottery numbers - do they come up during a rehearsal? 
  • What are the origins of "cold turkey"?
  • Why is there always that one "rogue" nasal hair that looks nothing like the others?

Friday, 30 November 2012

30/11/2012 James O'Brien Show, UKIP, Drink Driving, Oscar Pistorius

Credit:  Jim Thurson

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Hour 1



Hour 2
  • More UKIP callers
  • After the drink driving campaign was launched, James wants to know what we can do/have done to stop friends from driving drunk. 
Hour 3
  • More drink driving calls
  • Oscar Pistorius interview
James serenaded us with this classic while discussing drink driving




James' break-up song