(no music) (10 hours) #1449 Let me bore you to sleep

#1449 Let me bore you to sleep - 1st October 2025
https://www.jasonnewland.com/

🧘‍♂️ Overview: This episode blends casual musings, listener statistics, stories from the past, and behind-the-scenes insights into Jason’s podcasting process. It's personal, global, sometimes random — and always spoken in his signature meandering, relaxing style.

🧠 Main Themes: 1. Podcasting Life & Reflections

• Jason discusses the routine of creating content: recording, editing, uploading, adding metadata, and promoting.
• Reflects on the unexpected popularity of certain episodes (like the Whisper recordings with 30+ hours of audio).
• He talks about how podcasting gives him a sense of purpose and contribution, even during emotionally difficult times.

2. Global Listener Stats

🌍 Jason dives deep into geolocation data for his podcast listeners:

• Top countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Germany, France, Norway, and more.
• Top cities: From Bristol, San Jose, and Kitchener to Oslo, Paris, Madrid, and Tokyo.
• Reads out listener locations with enthusiasm and warmth — almost like shout-outs to his global community.
• Discusses stats across platforms like SoundCloud and Spreaker, expressing gratitude for the 800,000+ listens in the past year.

3. Personal Stories & Memories Jason reminisces about:

• His time in Ireland, including living in Carlow with his friend Andre’s family.
• Almost dating Andre’s cousin, who was part of a witchcraft coven — including an eerie invitation to a forest ceremony.
• Witnessing a street fight in Carlow involving 50+ people, which made him question staying there.
• Early job interviews for hot, physically demanding jobs (e.g., dry cleaning and meat processing) that didn’t work out.

4. Random Yet Relatable Anecdotes

• Vinny the dog features prominently, squeaking and seeking attention.
• Talks about scrambled eggs, sore backs, running into neighbors, and nostalgic references to TV shows like Diff’rent Strokes.
• Shares memories of working in pubs, struggling to understand drunk customers, and even reflections on condom expiration dates (!).

5. Philosophical Notes

• Describes how some past resentments have naturally faded over time — not through effort, but by losing emotional significance.
• Explores the importance of gratitude, sharing joy, and spreading the podcast to reach more people.

🔄 Structure:

• Intro with Vinny and a bit of rambling (as expected!)
• Updates on podcasting workflow
• Detailed audience stats & geographic breakdown
• Storytime & memories (Ireland especially)
• Funny tangents and mini-rants
• Gratitude and sign-off

🎯 Takeaways:

• Jason’s podcast is both a relaxation tool and a journal of sorts.
• He is deeply connected to his listeners, valuing each play/download.
• This episode feels like a mix of comedy, comfort, therapy, and storytelling.