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#1456 Let Me Bore You to Sleep – 7th October 2025

Duration: 1 hour, 32 seconds

Host: Jason Newland

🔗 View full transcript on TurboScribe

🧠 Main Themes & Topics:

🛌 Sleep, Structure & Simplicity

Jason opens with a classic relaxation intro, reminding listeners to only listen when it's safe to close their eyes.

Emphasizes a return to consistency: no more changes to podcasts, platforms, or websites — "the change is no change."

Plans to continue with daily recordings (Mon–Fri) and bring back Whisper Wednesday due to its popularity.

Acknowledges mixed audience preferences (e.g. yawning, Vinny’s noises, birds, squeaky desks), but affirms he’s doing his best to accommodate everyone.

🧩 Planning for the Future

Reflects on the end of the year approaching, and outlines his 2026 goals:

Maintain current website: JasonNewland.com

Stick with current podcast platforms: Spreaker, SoundCloud, Podbean

Possibly enhance YouTube, but no major overhauls planned

Improve promotional efforts, especially through Facebook ads.

📣 Promotion & Stats

Jason shares results from a Facebook ad campaign:

398 views, 8 clicks for £2.70 on the group promotion

2,385 views, 21 clicks for 63p on the website advert

Observes that the website promotion yields better value

Plans to advertise more actively, aiming to grow his listener base, while appreciating his current audience: “the best audience in the world.”

🐶 Vinny Interruptions & Banter

Vinny (the dog) causes the usual delightful chaos: licking bags, the floor, Jason’s ankles.

Jason uses humor and affection to engage listeners with Vinny's antics — a recurring, much-loved part of the show.

💬 Personal Reflections

Reflects on a missed opportunity in 2019 to speak at a U.S. university (invited by Brooke), hindered by self-doubt and lockdown.

Expresses gratitude for supportive messages and reviews from listeners: says he feels privileged to help others relax and sleep.

Talks about early podcasting days (since 2006), using platforms like SoundCloud, Podbean, Spreaker, etc.

🌍 Community & Communication

Jason discusses his Facebook group, how he screens members, and his desire to keep the group warm and spam-free.

Admits to struggles with texting and digital communication, preferring voice-based interaction (like podcasting).

Says this podcast is his main form of communication and connection with the world.

🪙 Monetization & Practical Decisions

Discusses budget-conscious decisions around platforms, promoting cost-effective strategies.

Mentions that past decisions to cancel things (like YouTube or SoundCloud uploads) led to listener disappointment, motivating him to stay consistent moving forward.

🔁 Recurring Messages:

Consistency is king — keep things as they are.

Promotion is the new frontier — without losing the “realness” of the podcast.

Jason values every listener — he wants everyone to feel welcome and supported.

No gimmicks or stunts — just calm, connection, and comfort through spoken word.

💡 Noteworthy Moments:

🛠️ Fixed the squeaky desk using toilet paper roll holders — a small but satisfying victory!

😄 "Seedless game… like a seedless banana" – Jason’s quirky humor shines.

🐾 Vinny: “That’s not a toy” – Jason chides Vinny mid-recording with warmth.

🧠 Reflections on confidence, imposter syndrome, and what it means to help people without meeting them.