(music) (5 hours) #1434 Let me bore you to sleep | Q&A Friday

👉 "#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 wellness Gentle humor amidst daily chaos