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- (no music) Q&A Friday | LMBYTS #1472 | Jason Newland | 24th October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
🎙️ “Q&A Friday LMBYTS #1472 – Jason Newland – 24th October 2025”
🕒 Duration: 1 hour, 39 minutes
🔗 View transcript on TurboScribe
🔍 Summary: This episode of Q&A Friday features a classic Jason Newland blend of personal reflection, storytelling, humour, and listener engagement. The first 40+ minutes are primarily conversational and introspective before he gets into the listener questions.
🧠 Key Themes & Topics: 🐾 Jason’s Week: Emotional Reflections & Social Encounters- Shares feelings of discomfort after an odd encounter with fellow dog walkers in the park.
- Discusses how subtle social cues and perceived rejection impacted him emotionally.
- Reflects on grief connected to “Uncle Sausages” and how the local chip van triggers memories.
- Talks about the awkwardness of interacting with neighbours and a confusing experience buying chips.
- Mentions occasional mood dips and minor frustrations with everyday things (dog walking, bikes in alleyways, strangers, etc.).
- Speaks candidly about feeling disconnected from others and handling life largely alone.
- Jason reminisces about early YouTube days and his vlogging journey from 2007 onward.
- Talks about Boston Chickie’s vlog inspiring him to consider returning to more video-based content.
- Expresses concern about the future of YouTube becoming saturated with AI-generated avatars.
- Reflects on the authenticity of old-school YouTube versus the high-production, fast-talking, over-edited style today.
- Maltesers and a can of Coke from childhood in a children’s home.
- A bike from his dad, seen as a symbol of being “rescued” from institutional life.
- Personal support from friends (like Noel and Boston Chickie) that enabled him to pursue his creative work.
- Fan-made gifts like art, photos, books, and PayPal contributions that made a difference in tough times.
- Similar to hot cross buns but usually contain fewer fruits.
- Typically toasted with margarine and enjoyed with tea.
- Shares he ate too many once and needed a break from them!
- The cultural weirdness and naming quirks (e.g., Spotted Dick sounds rude, Digestives are oddly named but beloved).
- Stories about dipping digestives in tea and the precision required not to lose a soggy biscuit.
- Explains that some British food names are traditional, others have changed (e.g., Marathon bars → Snickers).
- Reminisces about cheese and pickle sandwiches from his grandparents.
- Shares nostalgia for cheese and tomato rolls with hot sausage rolls.
- Current preference: cheese and salad, especially with tomato, lettuce, cucumber — but nothing too messy.
- Brief detour into pasties and his fondness for ones from Cornwall and Dover.
- Jason gets philosophical about AI, identity, and the future of video content.
- Honest vulnerability about social anxiety, grief, and isolation.
- Gentle humour around British foods and quirky memories.
- A touching tribute to fans and online supporters who’ve helped him continue creating.
1 hr 40 min - (music) (10 hours) TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025
🎙️ Podcast Host: Jason Newland
💤 Theme: Designed to be gently boring and nostalgic to help listeners fall asleep
🆕 Introduction to the Series- Jason introduces a new weekly show called “Thursday Throwbacks” under his "Let’s Bore You to Sleep" podcast umbrella.
- He emphasizes this series will focus on nostalgic topics from previous decades: TV shows, songs, movies, events, etc.
- Today’s episode is all about UK TV shows from the year 1980.
- He encourages listeners to close their eyes and relax.
🧒 Children’s Shows- Play School – Watched as a child, aired twice daily.
- Rainbow – Popular kids' show with Zippy, George, Bungle.
- Jackanory – First book he read came from this show.
- Blue Peter – A childhood staple with crafts, pets, and news.
- John Craven’s Newsround – Gentle, child-friendly news.
- Metal Mickey – Fun robot sitcom.
- Crackerjack – Comedy and gameshow for kids.
- Rent-a-Ghost – Quirky supernatural show.
- Pipkins, Wordsworth, Wurzel Gummidge, and more.
- Juliet Bravo – Female-led police drama.
- The Gentle Touch – Another female detective drama.
- Blake’s 7 – Sci-fi favorite; Jason was a big fan.
- Dr. Who – Watched from early years into adulthood.
- Emmerdale Farm – Early days of the rural soap.
- Brideshead Revisited, Secret Army, Catweazle, Survivors – Mentioned briefly.
- Minder – One of Jason’s all-time favorites.
- The Sweeney – Didn’t watch due to adult content.
- Professionals – Compared to Starsky & Hutch.
- Fawlty Towers – "Best comedy show ever" according to Jason.
- Terry & June – He loved this one.
- The Two Ronnies & Morecambe and Wise – Legendary British comedy duos.
- Yes Minister – Political satire, a bit too clever for him at age 9.
- Not the Nine O’Clock News – Edgy sketch show with Rowan Atkinson and others.
- Kenny Everett Video Show – Influenced Jason’s humor.
- Liver Birds, The Dawson Show, The Goodies, Lenny Henry Show.
- Top of the Pops – Weekly must-watch music show.
- Val Doonican Show – Gentle music show on Sundays.
- The Old Grey Whistle Test – Music performances, not really for kids.
- Paul Daniels Magic Show – Iconic British magician.
- Wimbledon 1980 – Peak tennis era with Björn Borg & McEnroe.
- Grandstand, Match of the Day, Big Match – Weekly sports coverage.
- Pop Black – Snooker show.
- World of Sport – Included wrestling with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks.
- Tomorrow’s World – Futuristic science predictions.
- Sky at Night – Astronomy with Patrick Moore.
- Animal Magic – Voiceovers of zoo animals by Johnny Morris.
- Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World – Fascination with paranormal and mystery.
- Family Fortunes, Play Your Cards Right, University Challenge, Question Time, That’s Life – Jason recalls enjoying or avoiding these depending on age.
- Hammer House of Horror – Loved the spooky vibe.
- Space: 1999 – Sci-fi with spaceship adventures and transforming aliens.
- The Tomorrow People, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon.
- Dallas – Major cultural moment ("Who shot JR?").
- Knots Landing, Dynasty – Mentioned alongside.
- Panorama, Newsnight, Nationwide – Serious shows Jason wasn’t into much as a child.
- His new bedtime routine (involving nightgowns!)
- Complaints about dim streetlights and walking in the dark
- Memories of family visits, old signs outside shops, and childhood TV viewing patterns
- Reminisces about school struggles, being miscategorized as a slow learner
- Vinny the dog makes repeated cameos (especially with noisy ear-flapping)
- Rambling, cozy, sleepy tone meant to lull you to sleep
- Mix of gentle nostalgia, minor rants, and cozy personal anecdotes
- Reassuring sign-off reminding you to be kind to yourself
- Over 2.5 hours of spoken audio, one of Jason’s longest recordings yet!
- This transcript is a goldmine of TV nostalgia, especially if you grew up in the UK or love vintage British TV.
- It's perfect for bedtime listening with low energy, calming tangents, and Jason’s quirky humor.
- He balances trivia, personal memories, and friendly rambling beautifully.
9 hr 47 min - (music) (5 hours) TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025
🎙️ Podcast Host: Jason Newland
💤 Theme: Designed to be gently boring and nostalgic to help listeners fall asleep
🆕 Introduction to the Series- Jason introduces a new weekly show called “Thursday Throwbacks” under his "Let’s Bore You to Sleep" podcast umbrella.
- He emphasizes this series will focus on nostalgic topics from previous decades: TV shows, songs, movies, events, etc.
- Today’s episode is all about UK TV shows from the year 1980.
- He encourages listeners to close their eyes and relax.
🧒 Children’s Shows- Play School – Watched as a child, aired twice daily.
- Rainbow – Popular kids' show with Zippy, George, Bungle.
- Jackanory – First book he read came from this show.
- Blue Peter – A childhood staple with crafts, pets, and news.
- John Craven’s Newsround – Gentle, child-friendly news.
- Metal Mickey – Fun robot sitcom.
- Crackerjack – Comedy and gameshow for kids.
- Rent-a-Ghost – Quirky supernatural show.
- Pipkins, Wordsworth, Wurzel Gummidge, and more.
- Juliet Bravo – Female-led police drama.
- The Gentle Touch – Another female detective drama.
- Blake’s 7 – Sci-fi favorite; Jason was a big fan.
- Dr. Who – Watched from early years into adulthood.
- Emmerdale Farm – Early days of the rural soap.
- Brideshead Revisited, Secret Army, Catweazle, Survivors – Mentioned briefly.
- Minder – One of Jason’s all-time favorites.
- The Sweeney – Didn’t watch due to adult content.
- Professionals – Compared to Starsky & Hutch.
- Fawlty Towers – "Best comedy show ever" according to Jason.
- Terry & June – He loved this one.
- The Two Ronnies & Morecambe and Wise – Legendary British comedy duos.
- Yes Minister – Political satire, a bit too clever for him at age 9.
- Not the Nine O’Clock News – Edgy sketch show with Rowan Atkinson and others.
- Kenny Everett Video Show – Influenced Jason’s humor.
- Liver Birds, The Dawson Show, The Goodies, Lenny Henry Show.
- Top of the Pops – Weekly must-watch music show.
- Val Doonican Show – Gentle music show on Sundays.
- The Old Grey Whistle Test – Music performances, not really for kids.
- Paul Daniels Magic Show – Iconic British magician.
- Wimbledon 1980 – Peak tennis era with Björn Borg & McEnroe.
- Grandstand, Match of the Day, Big Match – Weekly sports coverage.
- Pop Black – Snooker show.
- World of Sport – Included wrestling with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks.
- Tomorrow’s World – Futuristic science predictions.
- Sky at Night – Astronomy with Patrick Moore.
- Animal Magic – Voiceovers of zoo animals by Johnny Morris.
- Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World – Fascination with paranormal and mystery.
- Family Fortunes, Play Your Cards Right, University Challenge, Question Time, That’s Life – Jason recalls enjoying or avoiding these depending on age.
- Hammer House of Horror – Loved the spooky vibe.
- Space: 1999 – Sci-fi with spaceship adventures and transforming aliens.
- The Tomorrow People, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon.
- Dallas – Major cultural moment ("Who shot JR?").
- Knots Landing, Dynasty – Mentioned alongside.
- Panorama, Newsnight, Nationwide – Serious shows Jason wasn’t into much as a child.
- His new bedtime routine (involving nightgowns!)
- Complaints about dim streetlights and walking in the dark
- Memories of family visits, old signs outside shops, and childhood TV viewing patterns
- Reminisces about school struggles, being miscategorized as a slow learner
- Vinny the dog makes repeated cameos (especially with noisy ear-flapping)
- Rambling, cozy, sleepy tone meant to lull you to sleep
- Mix of gentle nostalgia, minor rants, and cozy personal anecdotes
- Reassuring sign-off reminding you to be kind to yourself
- Over 2.5 hours of spoken audio, one of Jason’s longest recordings yet!
- This transcript is a goldmine of TV nostalgia, especially if you grew up in the UK or love vintage British TV.
- It's perfect for bedtime listening with low energy, calming tangents, and Jason’s quirky humor.
- He balances trivia, personal memories, and friendly rambling beautifully.
4 hr 56 min - (music) TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025
🎙️ Podcast Host: Jason Newland
💤 Theme: Designed to be gently boring and nostalgic to help listeners fall asleep
🆕 Introduction to the Series- Jason introduces a new weekly show called “Thursday Throwbacks” under his "Let’s Bore You to Sleep" podcast umbrella.
- He emphasizes this series will focus on nostalgic topics from previous decades: TV shows, songs, movies, events, etc.
- Today’s episode is all about UK TV shows from the year 1980.
- He encourages listeners to close their eyes and relax.
🧒 Children’s Shows- Play School – Watched as a child, aired twice daily.
- Rainbow – Popular kids' show with Zippy, George, Bungle.
- Jackanory – First book he read came from this show.
- Blue Peter – A childhood staple with crafts, pets, and news.
- John Craven’s Newsround – Gentle, child-friendly news.
- Metal Mickey – Fun robot sitcom.
- Crackerjack – Comedy and gameshow for kids.
- Rent-a-Ghost – Quirky supernatural show.
- Pipkins, Wordsworth, Wurzel Gummidge, and more.
- Juliet Bravo – Female-led police drama.
- The Gentle Touch – Another female detective drama.
- Blake’s 7 – Sci-fi favorite; Jason was a big fan.
- Dr. Who – Watched from early years into adulthood.
- Emmerdale Farm – Early days of the rural soap.
- Brideshead Revisited, Secret Army, Catweazle, Survivors – Mentioned briefly.
- Minder – One of Jason’s all-time favorites.
- The Sweeney – Didn’t watch due to adult content.
- Professionals – Compared to Starsky & Hutch.
- Fawlty Towers – "Best comedy show ever" according to Jason.
- Terry & June – He loved this one.
- The Two Ronnies & Morecambe and Wise – Legendary British comedy duos.
- Yes Minister – Political satire, a bit too clever for him at age 9.
- Not the Nine O’Clock News – Edgy sketch show with Rowan Atkinson and others.
- Kenny Everett Video Show – Influenced Jason’s humor.
- Liver Birds, The Dawson Show, The Goodies, Lenny Henry Show.
- Top of the Pops – Weekly must-watch music show.
- Val Doonican Show – Gentle music show on Sundays.
- The Old Grey Whistle Test – Music performances, not really for kids.
- Paul Daniels Magic Show – Iconic British magician.
- Wimbledon 1980 – Peak tennis era with Björn Borg & McEnroe.
- Grandstand, Match of the Day, Big Match – Weekly sports coverage.
- Pop Black – Snooker show.
- World of Sport – Included wrestling with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks.
- Tomorrow’s World – Futuristic science predictions.
- Sky at Night – Astronomy with Patrick Moore.
- Animal Magic – Voiceovers of zoo animals by Johnny Morris.
- Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World – Fascination with paranormal and mystery.
- Family Fortunes, Play Your Cards Right, University Challenge, Question Time, That’s Life – Jason recalls enjoying or avoiding these depending on age.
- Hammer House of Horror – Loved the spooky vibe.
- Space: 1999 – Sci-fi with spaceship adventures and transforming aliens.
- The Tomorrow People, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon.
- Dallas – Major cultural moment ("Who shot JR?").
- Knots Landing, Dynasty – Mentioned alongside.
- Panorama, Newsnight, Nationwide – Serious shows Jason wasn’t into much as a child.
- His new bedtime routine (involving nightgowns!)
- Complaints about dim streetlights and walking in the dark
- Memories of family visits, old signs outside shops, and childhood TV viewing patterns
- Reminisces about school struggles, being miscategorized as a slow learner
- Vinny the dog makes repeated cameos (especially with noisy ear-flapping)
- Rambling, cozy, sleepy tone meant to lull you to sleep
- Mix of gentle nostalgia, minor rants, and cozy personal anecdotes
- Reassuring sign-off reminding you to be kind to yourself
- Over 2.5 hours of spoken audio, one of Jason’s longest recordings yet!
- This transcript is a goldmine of TV nostalgia, especially if you grew up in the UK or love vintage British TV.
- It's perfect for bedtime listening with low energy, calming tangents, and Jason’s quirky humor.
- He balances trivia, personal memories, and friendly rambling beautifully.
2 hr 33 min - (no music) (10 hours) TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025
🎙️ Podcast Host: Jason Newland
💤 Theme: Designed to be gently boring and nostalgic to help listeners fall asleep
🆕 Introduction to the Series- Jason introduces a new weekly show called “Thursday Throwbacks” under his "Let’s Bore You to Sleep" podcast umbrella.
- He emphasizes this series will focus on nostalgic topics from previous decades: TV shows, songs, movies, events, etc.
- Today’s episode is all about UK TV shows from the year 1980.
- He encourages listeners to close their eyes and relax.
🧒 Children’s Shows- Play School – Watched as a child, aired twice daily.
- Rainbow – Popular kids' show with Zippy, George, Bungle.
- Jackanory – First book he read came from this show.
- Blue Peter – A childhood staple with crafts, pets, and news.
- John Craven’s Newsround – Gentle, child-friendly news.
- Metal Mickey – Fun robot sitcom.
- Crackerjack – Comedy and gameshow for kids.
- Rent-a-Ghost – Quirky supernatural show.
- Pipkins, Wordsworth, Wurzel Gummidge, and more.
- Juliet Bravo – Female-led police drama.
- The Gentle Touch – Another female detective drama.
- Blake’s 7 – Sci-fi favorite; Jason was a big fan.
- Dr. Who – Watched from early years into adulthood.
- Emmerdale Farm – Early days of the rural soap.
- Brideshead Revisited, Secret Army, Catweazle, Survivors – Mentioned briefly.
- Minder – One of Jason’s all-time favorites.
- The Sweeney – Didn’t watch due to adult content.
- Professionals – Compared to Starsky & Hutch.
- Fawlty Towers – "Best comedy show ever" according to Jason.
- Terry & June – He loved this one.
- The Two Ronnies & Morecambe and Wise – Legendary British comedy duos.
- Yes Minister – Political satire, a bit too clever for him at age 9.
- Not the Nine O’Clock News – Edgy sketch show with Rowan Atkinson and others.
- Kenny Everett Video Show – Influenced Jason’s humor.
- Liver Birds, The Dawson Show, The Goodies, Lenny Henry Show.
- Top of the Pops – Weekly must-watch music show.
- Val Doonican Show – Gentle music show on Sundays.
- The Old Grey Whistle Test – Music performances, not really for kids.
- Paul Daniels Magic Show – Iconic British magician.
- Wimbledon 1980 – Peak tennis era with Björn Borg & McEnroe.
- Grandstand, Match of the Day, Big Match – Weekly sports coverage.
- Pop Black – Snooker show.
- World of Sport – Included wrestling with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks.
- Tomorrow’s World – Futuristic science predictions.
- Sky at Night – Astronomy with Patrick Moore.
- Animal Magic – Voiceovers of zoo animals by Johnny Morris.
- Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World – Fascination with paranormal and mystery.
- Family Fortunes, Play Your Cards Right, University Challenge, Question Time, That’s Life – Jason recalls enjoying or avoiding these depending on age.
- Hammer House of Horror – Loved the spooky vibe.
- Space: 1999 – Sci-fi with spaceship adventures and transforming aliens.
- The Tomorrow People, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon.
- Dallas – Major cultural moment ("Who shot JR?").
- Knots Landing, Dynasty – Mentioned alongside.
- Panorama, Newsnight, Nationwide – Serious shows Jason wasn’t into much as a child.
- His new bedtime routine (involving nightgowns!)
- Complaints about dim streetlights and walking in the dark
- Memories of family visits, old signs outside shops, and childhood TV viewing patterns
- Reminisces about school struggles, being miscategorized as a slow learner
- Vinny the dog makes repeated cameos (especially with noisy ear-flapping)
- Rambling, cozy, sleepy tone meant to lull you to sleep
- Mix of gentle nostalgia, minor rants, and cozy personal anecdotes
- Reassuring sign-off reminding you to be kind to yourself
- Over 2.5 hours of spoken audio, one of Jason’s longest recordings yet!
- This transcript is a goldmine of TV nostalgia, especially if you grew up in the UK or love vintage British TV.
- It's perfect for bedtime listening with low energy, calming tangents, and Jason’s quirky humor.
- He balances trivia, personal memories, and friendly rambling beautifully.
9 hr 47 min - (no music) (5 hours) TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025
🎙️ Podcast Host: Jason Newland
💤 Theme: Designed to be gently boring and nostalgic to help listeners fall asleep
🆕 Introduction to the Series- Jason introduces a new weekly show called “Thursday Throwbacks” under his "Let’s Bore You to Sleep" podcast umbrella.
- He emphasizes this series will focus on nostalgic topics from previous decades: TV shows, songs, movies, events, etc.
- Today’s episode is all about UK TV shows from the year 1980.
- He encourages listeners to close their eyes and relax.
🧒 Children’s Shows- Play School – Watched as a child, aired twice daily.
- Rainbow – Popular kids' show with Zippy, George, Bungle.
- Jackanory – First book he read came from this show.
- Blue Peter – A childhood staple with crafts, pets, and news.
- John Craven’s Newsround – Gentle, child-friendly news.
- Metal Mickey – Fun robot sitcom.
- Crackerjack – Comedy and gameshow for kids.
- Rent-a-Ghost – Quirky supernatural show.
- Pipkins, Wordsworth, Wurzel Gummidge, and more.
- Juliet Bravo – Female-led police drama.
- The Gentle Touch – Another female detective drama.
- Blake’s 7 – Sci-fi favorite; Jason was a big fan.
- Dr. Who – Watched from early years into adulthood.
- Emmerdale Farm – Early days of the rural soap.
- Brideshead Revisited, Secret Army, Catweazle, Survivors – Mentioned briefly.
- Minder – One of Jason’s all-time favorites.
- The Sweeney – Didn’t watch due to adult content.
- Professionals – Compared to Starsky & Hutch.
- Fawlty Towers – "Best comedy show ever" according to Jason.
- Terry & June – He loved this one.
- The Two Ronnies & Morecambe and Wise – Legendary British comedy duos.
- Yes Minister – Political satire, a bit too clever for him at age 9.
- Not the Nine O’Clock News – Edgy sketch show with Rowan Atkinson and others.
- Kenny Everett Video Show – Influenced Jason’s humor.
- Liver Birds, The Dawson Show, The Goodies, Lenny Henry Show.
- Top of the Pops – Weekly must-watch music show.
- Val Doonican Show – Gentle music show on Sundays.
- The Old Grey Whistle Test – Music performances, not really for kids.
- Paul Daniels Magic Show – Iconic British magician.
- Wimbledon 1980 – Peak tennis era with Björn Borg & McEnroe.
- Grandstand, Match of the Day, Big Match – Weekly sports coverage.
- Pop Black – Snooker show.
- World of Sport – Included wrestling with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks.
- Tomorrow’s World – Futuristic science predictions.
- Sky at Night – Astronomy with Patrick Moore.
- Animal Magic – Voiceovers of zoo animals by Johnny Morris.
- Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World – Fascination with paranormal and mystery.
- Family Fortunes, Play Your Cards Right, University Challenge, Question Time, That’s Life – Jason recalls enjoying or avoiding these depending on age.
- Hammer House of Horror – Loved the spooky vibe.
- Space: 1999 – Sci-fi with spaceship adventures and transforming aliens.
- The Tomorrow People, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon.
- Dallas – Major cultural moment ("Who shot JR?").
- Knots Landing, Dynasty – Mentioned alongside.
- Panorama, Newsnight, Nationwide – Serious shows Jason wasn’t into much as a child.
- His new bedtime routine (involving nightgowns!)
- Complaints about dim streetlights and walking in the dark
- Memories of family visits, old signs outside shops, and childhood TV viewing patterns
- Reminisces about school struggles, being miscategorized as a slow learner
- Vinny the dog makes repeated cameos (especially with noisy ear-flapping)
- Rambling, cozy, sleepy tone meant to lull you to sleep
- Mix of gentle nostalgia, minor rants, and cozy personal anecdotes
- Reassuring sign-off reminding you to be kind to yourself
- Over 2.5 hours of spoken audio, one of Jason’s longest recordings yet!
- This transcript is a goldmine of TV nostalgia, especially if you grew up in the UK or love vintage British TV.
- It's perfect for bedtime listening with low energy, calming tangents, and Jason’s quirky humor.
- He balances trivia, personal memories, and friendly rambling beautifully.
4 hr 57 min - (no music) TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025
🎙️ Podcast Host: Jason Newland
💤 Theme: Designed to be gently boring and nostalgic to help listeners fall asleep
🆕 Introduction to the Series- Jason introduces a new weekly show called “Thursday Throwbacks” under his "Let’s Bore You to Sleep" podcast umbrella.
- He emphasizes this series will focus on nostalgic topics from previous decades: TV shows, songs, movies, events, etc.
- Today’s episode is all about UK TV shows from the year 1980.
- He encourages listeners to close their eyes and relax.
🧒 Children’s Shows- Play School – Watched as a child, aired twice daily.
- Rainbow – Popular kids' show with Zippy, George, Bungle.
- Jackanory – First book he read came from this show.
- Blue Peter – A childhood staple with crafts, pets, and news.
- John Craven’s Newsround – Gentle, child-friendly news.
- Metal Mickey – Fun robot sitcom.
- Crackerjack – Comedy and gameshow for kids.
- Rent-a-Ghost – Quirky supernatural show.
- Pipkins, Wordsworth, Wurzel Gummidge, and more.
- Juliet Bravo – Female-led police drama.
- The Gentle Touch – Another female detective drama.
- Blake’s 7 – Sci-fi favorite; Jason was a big fan.
- Dr. Who – Watched from early years into adulthood.
- Emmerdale Farm – Early days of the rural soap.
- Brideshead Revisited, Secret Army, Catweazle, Survivors – Mentioned briefly.
- Minder – One of Jason’s all-time favorites.
- The Sweeney – Didn’t watch due to adult content.
- Professionals – Compared to Starsky & Hutch.
- Fawlty Towers – "Best comedy show ever" according to Jason.
- Terry & June – He loved this one.
- The Two Ronnies & Morecambe and Wise – Legendary British comedy duos.
- Yes Minister – Political satire, a bit too clever for him at age 9.
- Not the Nine O’Clock News – Edgy sketch show with Rowan Atkinson and others.
- Kenny Everett Video Show – Influenced Jason’s humor.
- Liver Birds, The Dawson Show, The Goodies, Lenny Henry Show.
- Top of the Pops – Weekly must-watch music show.
- Val Doonican Show – Gentle music show on Sundays.
- The Old Grey Whistle Test – Music performances, not really for kids.
- Paul Daniels Magic Show – Iconic British magician.
- Wimbledon 1980 – Peak tennis era with Björn Borg & McEnroe.
- Grandstand, Match of the Day, Big Match – Weekly sports coverage.
- Pop Black – Snooker show.
- World of Sport – Included wrestling with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks.
- Tomorrow’s World – Futuristic science predictions.
- Sky at Night – Astronomy with Patrick Moore.
- Animal Magic – Voiceovers of zoo animals by Johnny Morris.
- Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World – Fascination with paranormal and mystery.
- Family Fortunes, Play Your Cards Right, University Challenge, Question Time, That’s Life – Jason recalls enjoying or avoiding these depending on age.
- Hammer House of Horror – Loved the spooky vibe.
- Space: 1999 – Sci-fi with spaceship adventures and transforming aliens.
- The Tomorrow People, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon.
- Dallas – Major cultural moment ("Who shot JR?").
- Knots Landing, Dynasty – Mentioned alongside.
- Panorama, Newsnight, Nationwide – Serious shows Jason wasn’t into much as a child.
- His new bedtime routine (involving nightgowns!)
- Complaints about dim streetlights and walking in the dark
- Memories of family visits, old signs outside shops, and childhood TV viewing patterns
- Reminisces about school struggles, being miscategorized as a slow learner
- Vinny the dog makes repeated cameos (especially with noisy ear-flapping)
- Rambling, cozy, sleepy tone meant to lull you to sleep
- Mix of gentle nostalgia, minor rants, and cozy personal anecdotes
- Reassuring sign-off reminding you to be kind to yourself
- Over 2.5 hours of spoken audio, one of Jason’s longest recordings yet!
- This transcript is a goldmine of TV nostalgia, especially if you grew up in the UK or love vintage British TV.
- It's perfect for bedtime listening with low energy, calming tangents, and Jason’s quirky humor.
- He balances trivia, personal memories, and friendly rambling beautifully.
2 hr 33 min - (music) (10 hours) Focus on my voice | Let me bore your pain away #42 | Jason Newland | 22nd October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
“Focus on my voice – Let me bore your pain away #42 – Jason Newland – 22nd October 2025”
🕓 Duration: 34 minutes, 56 seconds
🎙️ Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s calming “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series, designed for relaxation and pain management through focused listening and light hypnosis. The tone is soft, chatty, and intentionally meandering—ideal for soothing the listener into calmness or sleep. Jason explicitly reminds listeners to only engage with this recording when it's safe to close their eyes and if they’ve confirmed the source of their pain with a medical professional.
🧠 Core Concept The main therapeutic idea is focusing intently on Jason’s voice to distract or reduce physical discomfort. Rather than resisting pain or trying to fix it, listeners are invited to be curious about it—exploring it in a focused, non-judgmental way. Jason describes a personal breakthrough from 2004, where instead of resisting knee pain during meditation, he “searched” for the exact location of the discomfort. As he focused more deeply, the sensation vanished—an insight he later tested with other pains and injuries.
🧘♂️ Techniques & Ideas Explored- Focus therapy (an informal term Jason floated): Intense focus on a pain point causes it to shift, dissipate, or become less intense.
- Body scanning: Observing different parts of the body with curiosity and acceptance.
- Counter-intuition as a tool: Trying to stay awake in order to fall asleep; focusing on pain in order to neutralize it.
- Overflow analogy: Mental and physical stress likened to water overflowing from a bath or hose—removing blockages (resistance) allows calm to return.
- Letting the mind “have a lunch break”: Stop giving your brain tasks and let it chill.
- Jason’s dog Vinny makes a cameo (as usual), noisily grooming himself and disobeying the “quiet during recording” rule.
- Humorous story about a tall meditation buddy who piled up cushions and toppled over mid-meditation, causing much-needed laughter.
- Jason muses about his body not being made for floor sitting, claiming, “I was born to sit in a chair.”
- A bit of self-deprecating humor: “Apparently I haven’t got the most interesting voice…”
- Focusing gently and persistently on your pain without judgment may cause it to shift, lessen, or even disappear.
- Humor, distraction, and personal storytelling are powerful tools for relaxation.
- Letting go of effort and allowing your body and mind to “be” often leads to the calm we try too hard to create.
Jason signs off with warmth: “Thank you for listening. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel safe.”9 hr 44 min - (music) (5 hours) Focus on my voice | Let me bore your pain away #42 | Jason Newland | 22nd October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
“Focus on my voice – Let me bore your pain away #42 – Jason Newland – 22nd October 2025”
🕓 Duration: 34 minutes, 56 seconds
🎙️ Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s calming “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series, designed for relaxation and pain management through focused listening and light hypnosis. The tone is soft, chatty, and intentionally meandering—ideal for soothing the listener into calmness or sleep. Jason explicitly reminds listeners to only engage with this recording when it's safe to close their eyes and if they’ve confirmed the source of their pain with a medical professional.
🧠 Core Concept The main therapeutic idea is focusing intently on Jason’s voice to distract or reduce physical discomfort. Rather than resisting pain or trying to fix it, listeners are invited to be curious about it—exploring it in a focused, non-judgmental way. Jason describes a personal breakthrough from 2004, where instead of resisting knee pain during meditation, he “searched” for the exact location of the discomfort. As he focused more deeply, the sensation vanished—an insight he later tested with other pains and injuries.
🧘♂️ Techniques & Ideas Explored- Focus therapy (an informal term Jason floated): Intense focus on a pain point causes it to shift, dissipate, or become less intense.
- Body scanning: Observing different parts of the body with curiosity and acceptance.
- Counter-intuition as a tool: Trying to stay awake in order to fall asleep; focusing on pain in order to neutralize it.
- Overflow analogy: Mental and physical stress likened to water overflowing from a bath or hose—removing blockages (resistance) allows calm to return.
- Letting the mind “have a lunch break”: Stop giving your brain tasks and let it chill.
- Jason’s dog Vinny makes a cameo (as usual), noisily grooming himself and disobeying the “quiet during recording” rule.
- Humorous story about a tall meditation buddy who piled up cushions and toppled over mid-meditation, causing much-needed laughter.
- Jason muses about his body not being made for floor sitting, claiming, “I was born to sit in a chair.”
- A bit of self-deprecating humor: “Apparently I haven’t got the most interesting voice…”
- Focusing gently and persistently on your pain without judgment may cause it to shift, lessen, or even disappear.
- Humor, distraction, and personal storytelling are powerful tools for relaxation.
- Letting go of effort and allowing your body and mind to “be” often leads to the calm we try too hard to create.
Jason signs off with warmth: “Thank you for listening. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel safe.”4 hr 54 min - (music) Focus on my voice | Let me bore your pain away #42 | Jason Newland | 22nd October 2025https://www.jasonnewland.com/
“Focus on my voice – Let me bore your pain away #42 – Jason Newland – 22nd October 2025”
🕓 Duration: 34 minutes, 56 seconds
🎙️ Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s calming “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series, designed for relaxation and pain management through focused listening and light hypnosis. The tone is soft, chatty, and intentionally meandering—ideal for soothing the listener into calmness or sleep. Jason explicitly reminds listeners to only engage with this recording when it's safe to close their eyes and if they’ve confirmed the source of their pain with a medical professional.
🧠 Core Concept The main therapeutic idea is focusing intently on Jason’s voice to distract or reduce physical discomfort. Rather than resisting pain or trying to fix it, listeners are invited to be curious about it—exploring it in a focused, non-judgmental way. Jason describes a personal breakthrough from 2004, where instead of resisting knee pain during meditation, he “searched” for the exact location of the discomfort. As he focused more deeply, the sensation vanished—an insight he later tested with other pains and injuries.
🧘♂️ Techniques & Ideas Explored- Focus therapy (an informal term Jason floated): Intense focus on a pain point causes it to shift, dissipate, or become less intense.
- Body scanning: Observing different parts of the body with curiosity and acceptance.
- Counter-intuition as a tool: Trying to stay awake in order to fall asleep; focusing on pain in order to neutralize it.
- Overflow analogy: Mental and physical stress likened to water overflowing from a bath or hose—removing blockages (resistance) allows calm to return.
- Letting the mind “have a lunch break”: Stop giving your brain tasks and let it chill.
- Jason’s dog Vinny makes a cameo (as usual), noisily grooming himself and disobeying the “quiet during recording” rule.
- Humorous story about a tall meditation buddy who piled up cushions and toppled over mid-meditation, causing much-needed laughter.
- Jason muses about his body not being made for floor sitting, claiming, “I was born to sit in a chair.”
- A bit of self-deprecating humor: “Apparently I haven’t got the most interesting voice…”
- Focusing gently and persistently on your pain without judgment may cause it to shift, lessen, or even disappear.
- Humor, distraction, and personal storytelling are powerful tools for relaxation.
- Letting go of effort and allowing your body and mind to “be” often leads to the calm we try too hard to create.
Jason signs off with warmth: “Thank you for listening. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel safe.”35 min
About Let me bore you to sleep (Jason Newland)
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Welcome to "Let Me Bore You to Sleep," a unique and soothing podcast hosted by Jason Newland. Specially designed to help you unwind and drift into a peaceful slumber, Jason’s calming voice and…
monotonous storytelling create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation.
Each episode features dull and uneventful narratives that gently guide your mind away from the stresses of the day and into a state of deep relaxation. Whether you're battling insomnia, struggling with anxiety, or simply need a comforting bedtime routine, Jason’s sleepy-time stories are here to lull you into restful sleep.
Tune in to "Let Me Bore You to Sleep" and let Jason Newland’s tranquil tales carry you off to dreamland, one soothing episode at a time. Embrace the serenity and enjoy a night of uninterrupted, rejuvenating sleep.
Each episode features dull and uneventful narratives that gently guide your mind away from the stresses of the day and into a state of deep relaxation. Whether you're battling insomnia, struggling with anxiety, or simply need a comforting bedtime routine, Jason’s sleepy-time stories are here to lull you into restful sleep.
Tune in to "Let Me Bore You to Sleep" and let Jason Newland’s tranquil tales carry you off to dreamland, one soothing episode at a time. Embrace the serenity and enjoy a night of uninterrupted, rejuvenating sleep.