Episode Details

👉 "#1434 Let Me Bore You to Sleep Q&A Friday – Jason Newland – 19th September 2025"

Impact: Listener stats dropped, and Jason fears many fans aren’t aware of the uploads' disappearance.

• Website Changes:
  • He restored his primary site, JasonNewland.com, with 1,000 of the most recent episodes.
  • He discontinued LetMeBoreYouToSleep.com, citing confusion and redundancy.
  • Now users can stream 6 versions of each recording (e.g., with/without music, extended versions).
• Distribution: Some syncing issues with Spotify remain.

❓Q&A SECTION HIGHLIGHTS 🔹 1. “What do you do for downtime besides walking and recording?”

• Boxing and walking Vinnie (his dog) are daily routines.
• TV & movies are his go-to relaxation tools—especially binge-watching series.
• Not much time for anything else when he’s busy making recordings.

🔹 2. “Are you happy?”

• He finds this question difficult.
• Doesn’t provide a clear answer—seems reflective and ambiguous.

🔹 3. “Have you ever collected anything?” Jason gives an epic, sprawling answer that spans decades. Key collections include:

• Comics as a child: The Dandy, Look-In
• Time Out magazines in London
• Books (science fiction, Star Trek, Wilt, beat generation, philosophy, Buddhism, psychology)
• Stand-up comedy: LPs, videos, cassettes (George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Lenny Bruce, etc.)
• Top Trumps cards (as a kid, but had no one to play with)
• Hypnosis & therapy books (later tied into his professional interest)
• Audio recordings: NLP, self-help, meditation
• Personal journals: 45-50 handwritten journals over 25 years (sadly destroyed)

He details many transitions in life, including moving frequently, being evicted, and repeatedly losing his possessions and collections. 🔹 4. “How’s your dad?”

• Jason says his dad is doing well, recovering energy after treatment for a health condition.
• Recently met up with Jason and his brother.
• Jason notes how rare it is for all of them to be together, especially outside their hometown.

🔹 5. “Have you ever done Tai Chi or Qigong? Thoughts on meditation?”

• Yes to both, lightly practiced at a Buddhist center.
• Strong preference for walking meditation:
  • Focuses on breath, balance, awareness of surroundings.
  • Helps manage chronic back pain.
  • Uses walking time with Vinnie as a form of mindfulness.
• He finds seated meditation uncomfortable due to back issues.
• Expresses appreciation for slow movement practices like Qigong and Tai Chi, especially their meditative elements.

🔹 6. “Are older British homes more haunted? Do you think your flat is haunted?”

• Doesn’t believe in ghosts per se, but:
  • Remembers feeling uneasy in his childhood home.
  • Recounts a strange experience with a carpet rising on its own.
• Acknowledges that there's more energy in the world than humans can perceive.
• Mostly jokes that his flat is haunted by Vinnie (his dog) and formerly by Andre (his ferret).
• Notes that noisy neighbors are more disturbing than ghosts.

🛒 BONUS: Mini Rant About Shampoo (1:15:30)

• Ordered 10 bottles of shampoo via Uber Eats.
• Only received 1 bottle.
• Cue: "Never been so angry!"

🧘‍♂️ TONE & STYLE Jason’s style remains:

• Meandering and reflective
• Occasionally funny and self-deprecating
• Deeply personal, often nostalgic
• Gentle and soothing despite the tangents

🧠 THEMES

• Technological frustration
• Nostalgia and memory
• Minimalism vs. materialism
• Self-reflection and growth
• Mental and physical wel