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(music) (10 hours) 2018 Diary | Mondays Boring Objects | LMBYTS #1480 | Jason Newland | 10th November 2025
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Monday’s Boring Objects – 2018 Diary Reflection | LMBYTS #1486 | Jason Newland | 11th November 2025
🗓️ Overview
In this soft-spoken and reflective episode, Jason revisits a personal recording from 2018, sharing a gentle ramble through daily routines, quiet memories, and the idea of turning old episodes into a diary-style book. With the usual calming tone, the episode flows through observations of home life, reflections on companionship, and a look at how mundane moments become meaningful when revisited with fresh eyes.
📚 Book Project Reflections
Jason discusses the idea of compiling past Let Me Bore You to Sleep recordings into a book. He explains how transcribing hundreds of episodes sparked the thought of creating a diary or memoir-style collection based on his audio work. He shares his hesitation, self-doubt, and also a gentle excitement at the thought of creating something lasting from his recordings.
🧠 Mental Health & Mood
There’s open discussion about bipolar disorder, emotional instability, and the challenge of getting through low-energy days. Jason reflects on the therapeutic nature of podcasting, and how even small routines — like eating a sandwich or watching the rain — can become grounding, peaceful moments.
🐾 Andre Memories & Vinny’s Presence
Andre the ferret plays a strong role in the episode, with Jason reminiscing about his habits — licking his nose, hiding biscuits, sleeping in bags — all shared with warmth and affection. Vinny is also nearby during the recording, quietly chewing on a bone in the background, adding to the cosy, homely vibe.
🪑 Tangent Highlights & Daily Life
- Watching the rain and listening to the hum of appliances
- Shaving his beard and noticing changes in appearance
- Tech troubles with a noisy laptop fan
- Sandwich-making and food nostalgia
- Reflecting on the joy of stillness and boredom
- Childhood memories, including TV moments and growing up in council housing
Jason touches on his relationship with creativity — from podcasting to singing on StarMaker. He mentions childhood musical influences like Shakin’ Stevens, Elvis, and Madness. There's a thoughtful bit about how creating calming content brings meaning, even if it isn’t financially lucrative.
🧘♂️ Meta Moments & Gentle Philosophy
There are soft philosophical reflections on the passage of time, the value of being alone, and how each day holds its own quiet weight. Jason muses about what makes something worth remembering and how simply “being boring” can be a superpower in a noisy world.
🐶 Vinny Updates
Vinny is a calm presence throughout this recording, occasionally mentioned in passing as he relaxes in the background. His peaceful company adds to the serene atmosphere of the episode.
🛏️ Closing Thoughts
As always, the episode winds down with Jason’s familiar closing message — a reminder to be kind to yourself, to feel safe, and to allow yourself the space to rest.
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