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Let me bore you to sleep (Jason Newland) episodes
- (music) (5 hours) #1447 Let me bore you to sleep📄 "#1447 Let Me Bore You To Sleep – 30th September 2025"
https://www.jasonnewland.com/
🕒 Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes
🎧 View full transcript on TurboScribe
🧘 Overview This episode continues the familiar calming and rambling style of Let Me Bore You to Sleep, blending personal anecdotes, gentle self-deprecation, introspection, and nostalgic TV trivia. The host, Jason Newland, shares details from his day, a mental health appointment, his thoughts on aging, and an extensive dive into sitcoms from the 80s and 90s. The goal, as always, is to lull the listener into a state of rest through soothing but meandering storytelling.
🧠 Main Themes & Segments
🧩 1. Mental Health & Self-Reflection (0:00–20:00)- Big Brother obsession: Jokes about being so devoted that his friend learned not to interrupt during the show.
- Mental health nurse phone appointment:
- Detailed discussion of his past and present psychological state.
- The nurse suggests assessments for ADHD and possible autism.
- Jason reflects on his communication habits, such as interrupting people and always connecting conversations back to himself.
- Insight into thought patterns:
- Describes having ongoing internal conversations.
- Realizes his mind may be “chaotic inside” even though his external life feels stable.
- Finds it refreshing to be asked how he thinks, not just what he thinks.
- Uses an online photo age detector which claims he looks 60 years old (he’s 55).
- Humorously plans to experiment with shaving hair/beard to “look younger” in photos.
- Reflects on life at different decades: at 24, 34, 44, 55—tying these to places he lived or martial arts he practiced.
📺 John Ritter & Sitcoms:- Recalls Three’s Company, Hooperman, and Eight Simple Rules.
- Lists Ritter's other roles and wonders why Three’s a Crowd didn’t last.
- Shares memories of watching Hooperman in the late ‘80s.
- Fond memories of watching it daily in 1994.
- Correctly remembers casting details and crossover with Dallas (Patrick Duffy).
- Notes that critics disliked the show, but he found it funny.
- Declares it one of his favorite shows.
- Breaks down its satirical nature, spoofing Dirty Harry.
- Praises its absurd humor and criticizes how it's underappreciated.
- Mentions Nurses, Scrubs, The Golden Girls, King of the Hill, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- Expresses surprise over how some shows “disappear” from TV despite being funny.
- Several loving mentions of Vinny (his dog), including his evening walk routine and issues with walking him in the dark.
- Tangents on:
- Streetlights turning off at midnight and how dark it gets.
- Razors being too expensive (£16!)
- Annoyance with actors’ bad English accents in US sitcoms.
- Frustration over sitcoms not being shown in order on UK television.
⭐ Notable Quotes
“You can't have a go at someone for not knowing where their blind spots are, because they can’t see them. They’re blind spots.”
“It’s not that I talk slowly — it’s that I pick my words carefully.”
“Being 60 has its benefits. But I'm 55. I want to look 55. Not 60.”4 hr 53 min - (music) #1447 Let me bore you to sleep📄 "#1447 Let Me Bore You To Sleep – 30th September 2025"
https://www.jasonnewland.com/
🕒 Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes
🎧 View full transcript on TurboScribe
🧘 Overview This episode continues the familiar calming and rambling style of Let Me Bore You to Sleep, blending personal anecdotes, gentle self-deprecation, introspection, and nostalgic TV trivia. The host, Jason Newland, shares details from his day, a mental health appointment, his thoughts on aging, and an extensive dive into sitcoms from the 80s and 90s. The goal, as always, is to lull the listener into a state of rest through soothing but meandering storytelling.
🧠 Main Themes & Segments
🧩 1. Mental Health & Self-Reflection (0:00–20:00)- Big Brother obsession: Jokes about being so devoted that his friend learned not to interrupt during the show.
- Mental health nurse phone appointment:
- Detailed discussion of his past and present psychological state.
- The nurse suggests assessments for ADHD and possible autism.
- Jason reflects on his communication habits, such as interrupting people and always connecting conversations back to himself.
- Insight into thought patterns:
- Describes having ongoing internal conversations.
- Realizes his mind may be “chaotic inside” even though his external life feels stable.
- Finds it refreshing to be asked how he thinks, not just what he thinks.
- Uses an online photo age detector which claims he looks 60 years old (he’s 55).
- Humorously plans to experiment with shaving hair/beard to “look younger” in photos.
- Reflects on life at different decades: at 24, 34, 44, 55—tying these to places he lived or martial arts he practiced.
📺 John Ritter & Sitcoms:- Recalls Three’s Company, Hooperman, and Eight Simple Rules.
- Lists Ritter's other roles and wonders why Three’s a Crowd didn’t last.
- Shares memories of watching Hooperman in the late ‘80s.
- Fond memories of watching it daily in 1994.
- Correctly remembers casting details and crossover with Dallas (Patrick Duffy).
- Notes that critics disliked the show, but he found it funny.
- Declares it one of his favorite shows.
- Breaks down its satirical nature, spoofing Dirty Harry.
- Praises its absurd humor and criticizes how it's underappreciated.
- Mentions Nurses, Scrubs, The Golden Girls, King of the Hill, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- Expresses surprise over how some shows “disappear” from TV despite being funny.
- Several loving mentions of Vinny (his dog), including his evening walk routine and issues with walking him in the dark.
- Tangents on:
- Streetlights turning off at midnight and how dark it gets.
- Razors being too expensive (£16!)
- Annoyance with actors’ bad English accents in US sitcoms.
- Frustration over sitcoms not being shown in order on UK television.
⭐ Notable Quotes
“You can't have a go at someone for not knowing where their blind spots are, because they can’t see them. They’re blind spots.”
“It’s not that I talk slowly — it’s that I pick my words carefully.”
“Being 60 has its benefits. But I'm 55. I want to look 55. Not 60.”1 hr 28 min - (no music) (10 hours) #1447 Let me bore you to sleep📄 "#1447 Let Me Bore You To Sleep – 30th September 2025"
https://www.jasonnewland.com/
🕒 Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes
🎧 View full transcript on TurboScribe
🧘 Overview This episode continues the familiar calming and rambling style of Let Me Bore You to Sleep, blending personal anecdotes, gentle self-deprecation, introspection, and nostalgic TV trivia. The host, Jason Newland, shares details from his day, a mental health appointment, his thoughts on aging, and an extensive dive into sitcoms from the 80s and 90s. The goal, as always, is to lull the listener into a state of rest through soothing but meandering storytelling.
🧠 Main Themes & Segments
🧩 1. Mental Health & Self-Reflection (0:00–20:00)- Big Brother obsession: Jokes about being so devoted that his friend learned not to interrupt during the show.
- Mental health nurse phone appointment:
- Detailed discussion of his past and present psychological state.
- The nurse suggests assessments for ADHD and possible autism.
- Jason reflects on his communication habits, such as interrupting people and always connecting conversations back to himself.
- Insight into thought patterns:
- Describes having ongoing internal conversations.
- Realizes his mind may be “chaotic inside” even though his external life feels stable.
- Finds it refreshing to be asked how he thinks, not just what he thinks.
- Uses an online photo age detector which claims he looks 60 years old (he’s 55).
- Humorously plans to experiment with shaving hair/beard to “look younger” in photos.
- Reflects on life at different decades: at 24, 34, 44, 55—tying these to places he lived or martial arts he practiced.
📺 John Ritter & Sitcoms:- Recalls Three’s Company, Hooperman, and Eight Simple Rules.
- Lists Ritter's other roles and wonders why Three’s a Crowd didn’t last.
- Shares memories of watching Hooperman in the late ‘80s.
- Fond memories of watching it daily in 1994.
- Correctly remembers casting details and crossover with Dallas (Patrick Duffy).
- Notes that critics disliked the show, but he found it funny.
- Declares it one of his favorite shows.
- Breaks down its satirical nature, spoofing Dirty Harry.
- Praises its absurd humor and criticizes how it's underappreciated.
- Mentions Nurses, Scrubs, The Golden Girls, King of the Hill, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- Expresses surprise over how some shows “disappear” from TV despite being funny.
- Several loving mentions of Vinny (his dog), including his evening walk routine and issues with walking him in the dark.
- Tangents on:
- Streetlights turning off at midnight and how dark it gets.
- Razors being too expensive (£16!)
- Annoyance with actors’ bad English accents in US sitcoms.
- Frustration over sitcoms not being shown in order on UK television.
⭐ Notable Quotes
“You can't have a go at someone for not knowing where their blind spots are, because they can’t see them. They’re blind spots.”
“It’s not that I talk slowly — it’s that I pick my words carefully.”
“Being 60 has its benefits. But I'm 55. I want to look 55. Not 60.”9 hr 44 min - (no music) (5 hours) #1447 Let me bore you to sleep📄 "#1447 Let Me Bore You To Sleep – 30th September 2025"
https://www.jasonnewland.com/
🕒 Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes
🎧 View full transcript on TurboScribe
🧘 Overview This episode continues the familiar calming and rambling style of Let Me Bore You to Sleep, blending personal anecdotes, gentle self-deprecation, introspection, and nostalgic TV trivia. The host, Jason Newland, shares details from his day, a mental health appointment, his thoughts on aging, and an extensive dive into sitcoms from the 80s and 90s. The goal, as always, is to lull the listener into a state of rest through soothing but meandering storytelling.
🧠 Main Themes & Segments
🧩 1. Mental Health & Self-Reflection (0:00–20:00)- Big Brother obsession: Jokes about being so devoted that his friend learned not to interrupt during the show.
- Mental health nurse phone appointment:
- Detailed discussion of his past and present psychological state.
- The nurse suggests assessments for ADHD and possible autism.
- Jason reflects on his communication habits, such as interrupting people and always connecting conversations back to himself.
- Insight into thought patterns:
- Describes having ongoing internal conversations.
- Realizes his mind may be “chaotic inside” even though his external life feels stable.
- Finds it refreshing to be asked how he thinks, not just what he thinks.
- Uses an online photo age detector which claims he looks 60 years old (he’s 55).
- Humorously plans to experiment with shaving hair/beard to “look younger” in photos.
- Reflects on life at different decades: at 24, 34, 44, 55—tying these to places he lived or martial arts he practiced.
📺 John Ritter & Sitcoms:- Recalls Three’s Company, Hooperman, and Eight Simple Rules.
- Lists Ritter's other roles and wonders why Three’s a Crowd didn’t last.
- Shares memories of watching Hooperman in the late ‘80s.
- Fond memories of watching it daily in 1994.
- Correctly remembers casting details and crossover with Dallas (Patrick Duffy).
- Notes that critics disliked the show, but he found it funny.
- Declares it one of his favorite shows.
- Breaks down its satirical nature, spoofing Dirty Harry.
- Praises its absurd humor and criticizes how it's underappreciated.
- Mentions Nurses, Scrubs, The Golden Girls, King of the Hill, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- Expresses surprise over how some shows “disappear” from TV despite being funny.
- Several loving mentions of Vinny (his dog), including his evening walk routine and issues with walking him in the dark.
- Tangents on:
- Streetlights turning off at midnight and how dark it gets.
- Razors being too expensive (£16!)
- Annoyance with actors’ bad English accents in US sitcoms.
- Frustration over sitcoms not being shown in order on UK television.
⭐ Notable Quotes
“You can't have a go at someone for not knowing where their blind spots are, because they can’t see them. They’re blind spots.”
“It’s not that I talk slowly — it’s that I pick my words carefully.”
“Being 60 has its benefits. But I'm 55. I want to look 55. Not 60.”4 hr 56 min - (no music) #1447 Let me bore you to sleep📄 "#1447 Let Me Bore You To Sleep – 30th September 2025"
https://www.jasonnewland.com/
🕒 Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes
🎧 View full transcript on TurboScribe
🧘 Overview This episode continues the familiar calming and rambling style of Let Me Bore You to Sleep, blending personal anecdotes, gentle self-deprecation, introspection, and nostalgic TV trivia. The host, Jason Newland, shares details from his day, a mental health appointment, his thoughts on aging, and an extensive dive into sitcoms from the 80s and 90s. The goal, as always, is to lull the listener into a state of rest through soothing but meandering storytelling.
🧠 Main Themes & Segments
🧩 1. Mental Health & Self-Reflection (0:00–20:00)- Big Brother obsession: Jokes about being so devoted that his friend learned not to interrupt during the show.
- Mental health nurse phone appointment:
- Detailed discussion of his past and present psychological state.
- The nurse suggests assessments for ADHD and possible autism.
- Jason reflects on his communication habits, such as interrupting people and always connecting conversations back to himself.
- Insight into thought patterns:
- Describes having ongoing internal conversations.
- Realizes his mind may be “chaotic inside” even though his external life feels stable.
- Finds it refreshing to be asked how he thinks, not just what he thinks.
- Uses an online photo age detector which claims he looks 60 years old (he’s 55).
- Humorously plans to experiment with shaving hair/beard to “look younger” in photos.
- Reflects on life at different decades: at 24, 34, 44, 55—tying these to places he lived or martial arts he practiced.
📺 John Ritter & Sitcoms:- Recalls Three’s Company, Hooperman, and Eight Simple Rules.
- Lists Ritter's other roles and wonders why Three’s a Crowd didn’t last.
- Shares memories of watching Hooperman in the late ‘80s.
- Fond memories of watching it daily in 1994.
- Correctly remembers casting details and crossover with Dallas (Patrick Duffy).
- Notes that critics disliked the show, but he found it funny.
- Declares it one of his favorite shows.
- Breaks down its satirical nature, spoofing Dirty Harry.
- Praises its absurd humor and criticizes how it's underappreciated.
- Mentions Nurses, Scrubs, The Golden Girls, King of the Hill, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- Expresses surprise over how some shows “disappear” from TV despite being funny.
- Several loving mentions of Vinny (his dog), including his evening walk routine and issues with walking him in the dark.
- Tangents on:
- Streetlights turning off at midnight and how dark it gets.
- Razors being too expensive (£16!)
- Annoyance with actors’ bad English accents in US sitcoms.
- Frustration over sitcoms not being shown in order on UK television.
⭐ Notable Quotes
“You can't have a go at someone for not knowing where their blind spots are, because they can’t see them. They’re blind spots.”
“It’s not that I talk slowly — it’s that I pick my words carefully.”
“Being 60 has its benefits. But I'm 55. I want to look 55. Not 60.”1 hr 28 min - (music) (10 hours) #1446 Whisper Let me bore you to sleep"#1446 Whisper – Let me bore you to sleep – 30th September 2025"
Duration: 48 minutes, 15 seconds
Host: Jason Newland
🔗 View Full Transcript
🧠 Overall Theme This episode is a classic Jason Newland ramble: part gentle ASMR, part observational comedy, part stream-of-consciousness storytelling. It’s soothing, meandering, and filled with quirky personal anecdotes meant to lull the listener into a peaceful state of relaxation. 📚 Summary by Sections
🌅 Opening & Mood Setting (0:00–4:00)- Jason begins around 5am, mentioning he's tired and has a slight headache.
- He humorously speculates that his dog, Vinny, might be punching him in his sleep.
- Announces he has a call scheduled with his mental health nurse and jokes about the potential for being discharged if he misses it.
- He needs to deposit money to pay bills.
- Struggles mentally with leaving the house, finally books a taxi.
- Shares a comical interaction with the taxi service operator: jokes about why they need to ask where he's going and riffs on the idea of taking a cab to Iraq.
- Engages in a whimsical back-and-forth about where he’s from, jokingly offering his life story instead of just giving his address.
- Adds absurd details like being asked how many nipples he has (as part of a “survey”).
- Fondly reminisces about his stepmother’s birthday and her cake-baking.
- Reflects on how simple kindness like baking a cake can go a long way.
- Humorously considers asking neighbors for cake at 3am as a “social experiment.”
- A friend he recently helped (who was previously homeless) calls to share good news: he’s secured housing thanks to the money Jason gave him.
- Jason is touched and proud that the support was used constructively.
- Also shares that his dad’s treatment was successful – he got good health news from his step-mum via text.
- Recounts arriving at a mini-post office inside a shop.
- Has a slightly absurd interaction with a confused staff member about whether he really needs post office services.
- More lighthearted banter about stats, prune juice, and awkward customer service vibes.
- A lengthy riff about prunes vs. plums and how Adam and Eve wouldn’t have eaten plums because they’re gross (to him).
- After leaving the shop, he nearly gets into the wrong taxi—mistaking a driver with long hair and a beard for his bald, bubble-pipe-blowing actual driver.
- Describes the moment of mutual understanding that his driver does not want to talk and just wants to complete the trip in silence.
- Shares frustration at a neighbor who interrupted his “Big Brother” viewing by asking to borrow cash in exchange for a bank transfer.
- Takes Vinny for a walk to meet them and help out.
- This derails his TV watching, forcing him to rewatch the episode later on a different channel.
- Decides from now on, he will mute his phone during “Big Brother” unless it’s a family emergency.
- Talks about ordering groceries.
- Mentions his plan for breakfast (Ready Brek and tea).
- Signs off gently, reminding listeners to be kind to themselves and that they deserve happiness.
- Gentle, rambling, humorous.
- A blend of cozy storytelling and light absurdism.
- Filled with quirky side thoughts, digressions, and dry wit.
- "Charity starts at home… never understood that."
- "Do you go to a kebab shop and ask, 'Do you sell kebabs?'"
- "I’m not saying I’m like diarrhea, but you don’t want to keep thinking about it once it’s over."
- "You can’t get juice out of a prune… or was it a plum?"
9 hr 45 min - (music) (5 hours) #1446 Whisper Let me bore you to sleep"#1446 Whisper – Let me bore you to sleep – 30th September 2025"
Duration: 48 minutes, 15 seconds
Host: Jason Newland
🔗 View Full Transcript
🧠 Overall Theme This episode is a classic Jason Newland ramble: part gentle ASMR, part observational comedy, part stream-of-consciousness storytelling. It’s soothing, meandering, and filled with quirky personal anecdotes meant to lull the listener into a peaceful state of relaxation. 📚 Summary by Sections
🌅 Opening & Mood Setting (0:00–4:00)- Jason begins around 5am, mentioning he's tired and has a slight headache.
- He humorously speculates that his dog, Vinny, might be punching him in his sleep.
- Announces he has a call scheduled with his mental health nurse and jokes about the potential for being discharged if he misses it.
- He needs to deposit money to pay bills.
- Struggles mentally with leaving the house, finally books a taxi.
- Shares a comical interaction with the taxi service operator: jokes about why they need to ask where he's going and riffs on the idea of taking a cab to Iraq.
- Engages in a whimsical back-and-forth about where he’s from, jokingly offering his life story instead of just giving his address.
- Adds absurd details like being asked how many nipples he has (as part of a “survey”).
- Fondly reminisces about his stepmother’s birthday and her cake-baking.
- Reflects on how simple kindness like baking a cake can go a long way.
- Humorously considers asking neighbors for cake at 3am as a “social experiment.”
- A friend he recently helped (who was previously homeless) calls to share good news: he’s secured housing thanks to the money Jason gave him.
- Jason is touched and proud that the support was used constructively.
- Also shares that his dad’s treatment was successful – he got good health news from his step-mum via text.
- Recounts arriving at a mini-post office inside a shop.
- Has a slightly absurd interaction with a confused staff member about whether he really needs post office services.
- More lighthearted banter about stats, prune juice, and awkward customer service vibes.
- A lengthy riff about prunes vs. plums and how Adam and Eve wouldn’t have eaten plums because they’re gross (to him).
- After leaving the shop, he nearly gets into the wrong taxi—mistaking a driver with long hair and a beard for his bald, bubble-pipe-blowing actual driver.
- Describes the moment of mutual understanding that his driver does not want to talk and just wants to complete the trip in silence.
- Shares frustration at a neighbor who interrupted his “Big Brother” viewing by asking to borrow cash in exchange for a bank transfer.
- Takes Vinny for a walk to meet them and help out.
- This derails his TV watching, forcing him to rewatch the episode later on a different channel.
- Decides from now on, he will mute his phone during “Big Brother” unless it’s a family emergency.
- Talks about ordering groceries.
- Mentions his plan for breakfast (Ready Brek and tea).
- Signs off gently, reminding listeners to be kind to themselves and that they deserve happiness.
- Gentle, rambling, humorous.
- A blend of cozy storytelling and light absurdism.
- Filled with quirky side thoughts, digressions, and dry wit.
- "Charity starts at home… never understood that."
- "Do you go to a kebab shop and ask, 'Do you sell kebabs?'"
- "I’m not saying I’m like diarrhea, but you don’t want to keep thinking about it once it’s over."
- "You can’t get juice out of a prune… or was it a plum?"
4 hr 54 min - (music) #1446 Whisper Let me bore you to sleep"#1446 Whisper – Let me bore you to sleep – 30th September 2025"
Duration: 48 minutes, 15 seconds
Host: Jason Newland
🔗 View Full Transcript
🧠 Overall Theme This episode is a classic Jason Newland ramble: part gentle ASMR, part observational comedy, part stream-of-consciousness storytelling. It’s soothing, meandering, and filled with quirky personal anecdotes meant to lull the listener into a peaceful state of relaxation. 📚 Summary by Sections
🌅 Opening & Mood Setting (0:00–4:00)- Jason begins around 5am, mentioning he's tired and has a slight headache.
- He humorously speculates that his dog, Vinny, might be punching him in his sleep.
- Announces he has a call scheduled with his mental health nurse and jokes about the potential for being discharged if he misses it.
- He needs to deposit money to pay bills.
- Struggles mentally with leaving the house, finally books a taxi.
- Shares a comical interaction with the taxi service operator: jokes about why they need to ask where he's going and riffs on the idea of taking a cab to Iraq.
- Engages in a whimsical back-and-forth about where he’s from, jokingly offering his life story instead of just giving his address.
- Adds absurd details like being asked how many nipples he has (as part of a “survey”).
- Fondly reminisces about his stepmother’s birthday and her cake-baking.
- Reflects on how simple kindness like baking a cake can go a long way.
- Humorously considers asking neighbors for cake at 3am as a “social experiment.”
- A friend he recently helped (who was previously homeless) calls to share good news: he’s secured housing thanks to the money Jason gave him.
- Jason is touched and proud that the support was used constructively.
- Also shares that his dad’s treatment was successful – he got good health news from his step-mum via text.
- Recounts arriving at a mini-post office inside a shop.
- Has a slightly absurd interaction with a confused staff member about whether he really needs post office services.
- More lighthearted banter about stats, prune juice, and awkward customer service vibes.
- A lengthy riff about prunes vs. plums and how Adam and Eve wouldn’t have eaten plums because they’re gross (to him).
- After leaving the shop, he nearly gets into the wrong taxi—mistaking a driver with long hair and a beard for his bald, bubble-pipe-blowing actual driver.
- Describes the moment of mutual understanding that his driver does not want to talk and just wants to complete the trip in silence.
- Shares frustration at a neighbor who interrupted his “Big Brother” viewing by asking to borrow cash in exchange for a bank transfer.
- Takes Vinny for a walk to meet them and help out.
- This derails his TV watching, forcing him to rewatch the episode later on a different channel.
- Decides from now on, he will mute his phone during “Big Brother” unless it’s a family emergency.
- Talks about ordering groceries.
- Mentions his plan for breakfast (Ready Brek and tea).
- Signs off gently, reminding listeners to be kind to themselves and that they deserve happiness.
- Gentle, rambling, humorous.
- A blend of cozy storytelling and light absurdism.
- Filled with quirky side thoughts, digressions, and dry wit.
- "Charity starts at home… never understood that."
- "Do you go to a kebab shop and ask, 'Do you sell kebabs?'"
- "I’m not saying I’m like diarrhea, but you don’t want to keep thinking about it once it’s over."
- "You can’t get juice out of a prune… or was it a plum?"
49 min - (no music) (5 hours) #1446 Whisper Let me bore you to sleep"#1446 Whisper – Let me bore you to sleep – 30th September 2025"
Duration: 48 minutes, 15 seconds
Host: Jason Newland
🔗 View Full Transcript
🧠 Overall Theme This episode is a classic Jason Newland ramble: part gentle ASMR, part observational comedy, part stream-of-consciousness storytelling. It’s soothing, meandering, and filled with quirky personal anecdotes meant to lull the listener into a peaceful state of relaxation. 📚 Summary by Sections
🌅 Opening & Mood Setting (0:00–4:00)- Jason begins around 5am, mentioning he's tired and has a slight headache.
- He humorously speculates that his dog, Vinny, might be punching him in his sleep.
- Announces he has a call scheduled with his mental health nurse and jokes about the potential for being discharged if he misses it.
- He needs to deposit money to pay bills.
- Struggles mentally with leaving the house, finally books a taxi.
- Shares a comical interaction with the taxi service operator: jokes about why they need to ask where he's going and riffs on the idea of taking a cab to Iraq.
- Engages in a whimsical back-and-forth about where he’s from, jokingly offering his life story instead of just giving his address.
- Adds absurd details like being asked how many nipples he has (as part of a “survey”).
- Fondly reminisces about his stepmother’s birthday and her cake-baking.
- Reflects on how simple kindness like baking a cake can go a long way.
- Humorously considers asking neighbors for cake at 3am as a “social experiment.”
- A friend he recently helped (who was previously homeless) calls to share good news: he’s secured housing thanks to the money Jason gave him.
- Jason is touched and proud that the support was used constructively.
- Also shares that his dad’s treatment was successful – he got good health news from his step-mum via text.
- Recounts arriving at a mini-post office inside a shop.
- Has a slightly absurd interaction with a confused staff member about whether he really needs post office services.
- More lighthearted banter about stats, prune juice, and awkward customer service vibes.
- A lengthy riff about prunes vs. plums and how Adam and Eve wouldn’t have eaten plums because they’re gross (to him).
- After leaving the shop, he nearly gets into the wrong taxi—mistaking a driver with long hair and a beard for his bald, bubble-pipe-blowing actual driver.
- Describes the moment of mutual understanding that his driver does not want to talk and just wants to complete the trip in silence.
- Shares frustration at a neighbor who interrupted his “Big Brother” viewing by asking to borrow cash in exchange for a bank transfer.
- Takes Vinny for a walk to meet them and help out.
- This derails his TV watching, forcing him to rewatch the episode later on a different channel.
- Decides from now on, he will mute his phone during “Big Brother” unless it’s a family emergency.
- Talks about ordering groceries.
- Mentions his plan for breakfast (Ready Brek and tea).
- Signs off gently, reminding listeners to be kind to themselves and that they deserve happiness.
- Gentle, rambling, humorous.
- A blend of cozy storytelling and light absurdism.
- Filled with quirky side thoughts, digressions, and dry wit.
- "Charity starts at home… never understood that."
- "Do you go to a kebab shop and ask, 'Do you sell kebabs?'"
- "I’m not saying I’m like diarrhea, but you don’t want to keep thinking about it once it’s over."
- "You can’t get juice out of a prune… or was it a plum?"
4 hr 56 min - (no music) (10 hours) #1446 Whisper Let me bore you to sleep"#1446 Whisper – Let me bore you to sleep – 30th September 2025"
Duration: 48 minutes, 15 seconds
Host: Jason Newland
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🧠 Overall Theme This episode is a classic Jason Newland ramble: part gentle ASMR, part observational comedy, part stream-of-consciousness storytelling. It’s soothing, meandering, and filled with quirky personal anecdotes meant to lull the listener into a peaceful state of relaxation. 📚 Summary by Sections
🌅 Opening & Mood Setting (0:00–4:00)- Jason begins around 5am, mentioning he's tired and has a slight headache.
- He humorously speculates that his dog, Vinny, might be punching him in his sleep.
- Announces he has a call scheduled with his mental health nurse and jokes about the potential for being discharged if he misses it.
- He needs to deposit money to pay bills.
- Struggles mentally with leaving the house, finally books a taxi.
- Shares a comical interaction with the taxi service operator: jokes about why they need to ask where he's going and riffs on the idea of taking a cab to Iraq.
- Engages in a whimsical back-and-forth about where he’s from, jokingly offering his life story instead of just giving his address.
- Adds absurd details like being asked how many nipples he has (as part of a “survey”).
- Fondly reminisces about his stepmother’s birthday and her cake-baking.
- Reflects on how simple kindness like baking a cake can go a long way.
- Humorously considers asking neighbors for cake at 3am as a “social experiment.”
- A friend he recently helped (who was previously homeless) calls to share good news: he’s secured housing thanks to the money Jason gave him.
- Jason is touched and proud that the support was used constructively.
- Also shares that his dad’s treatment was successful – he got good health news from his step-mum via text.
- Recounts arriving at a mini-post office inside a shop.
- Has a slightly absurd interaction with a confused staff member about whether he really needs post office services.
- More lighthearted banter about stats, prune juice, and awkward customer service vibes.
- A lengthy riff about prunes vs. plums and how Adam and Eve wouldn’t have eaten plums because they’re gross (to him).
- After leaving the shop, he nearly gets into the wrong taxi—mistaking a driver with long hair and a beard for his bald, bubble-pipe-blowing actual driver.
- Describes the moment of mutual understanding that his driver does not want to talk and just wants to complete the trip in silence.
- Shares frustration at a neighbor who interrupted his “Big Brother” viewing by asking to borrow cash in exchange for a bank transfer.
- Takes Vinny for a walk to meet them and help out.
- This derails his TV watching, forcing him to rewatch the episode later on a different channel.
- Decides from now on, he will mute his phone during “Big Brother” unless it’s a family emergency.
- Talks about ordering groceries.
- Mentions his plan for breakfast (Ready Brek and tea).
- Signs off gently, reminding listeners to be kind to themselves and that they deserve happiness.
- Gentle, rambling, humorous.
- A blend of cozy storytelling and light absurdism.
- Filled with quirky side thoughts, digressions, and dry wit.
- "Charity starts at home… never understood that."
- "Do you go to a kebab shop and ask, 'Do you sell kebabs?'"
- "I’m not saying I’m like diarrhea, but you don’t want to keep thinking about it once it’s over."
- "You can’t get juice out of a prune… or was it a plum?"
9 hr 52 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.