(music) (5 hours) #1456 Let me bore you to sleep

#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.