Sept. 28, 2025
(no music) (5 hours) #1444 Let me bore you to sleep
#1444 Let Me Bore You to Sleep – 28th September 2025 Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes Transcript link: View transcript 🔍 Detailed Summary This is a classic “Let Me Bore You to Sleep” episode by Jason Newland, in which he speaks freely and meanders...
#1444 Let Me Bore You to Sleep – 28th September 2025
Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes
Transcript link: View transcript 🔍
Detailed Summary This is a classic “Let Me Bore You to Sleep” episode by Jason Newland, in which he speaks freely and meanders through various thoughts and stories, blending humor, introspection, and randomness to create a soothing, boring (in a good way!) experience designed to lull listeners to sleep.
🧠 Main Topics Covered 1. Big Brother UK Is Back!
- Jason is excited about the return of Big Brother UK, airing that evening (Sept 28, 2025) at 9 PM on ITV2 and ITVX.
- He reflects on its history, saying he's been a fan since the original UK series in 2000.
- Mentions how it's a big part of his life and humorously admits he might prefer it to last all the way through Christmas.
- He even proposes a business idea: a Big Brother app with access to every international season ever made.
- Jason dives into the massive list of countries that have aired Big Brother, reading names from Wikipedia.
- He’s surprised by how many versions India has, in multiple languages.
- He discusses cultural differences in how people behave on the show, connecting it to sociology and anthropology.
- Compares societal norms in places like Japan vs. the UK, especially around politeness and public behavior.
- Talks about how children absorb everything, even when adults think they’re not listening.
- Makes a point about the disconnect between what kids are told vs. what they observe from adults.
- Mentions Vinnie (his dog) multiple times, reacting to his noises and habits.
- Goes on a tangent about buying 20 bottles of bleach and preparing for winter.
- Jokes about Halloween, Bonfire Night, and the history of Guy Fawkes.
- Dives into a comedic and nostalgic reflection on old UK phone boxes, comparing them to the Doctor Who TARDIS.
- Mentions the show Peacemaker and a philosophical question it raises: if you could enter a perfect parallel universe, would you stay?
- Expands on this to imagine being able to revisit and re-experience past events—either as an observer or by “inhabiting” his former self, all without affecting the timeline.
- A major portion of the episode is Jason reflecting on:
- His difficulty handling affection from others.
- Missed romantic opportunities due to shyness or confusion.
- Observations about dating apps (Tinder, Bumble, etc.).
- Funny but candid anecdotes about past encounters with women who showed interest in him.
- His wish for a dating app based on hyper-specific preferences (e.g., snorers dating heavy sleepers, etc.).
- Ends with quirky reflections on dating, including:
- Matching based on things like foot fetishes, body hair preferences, or even bad breath (match with someone who can't smell!).
- Comparing some of his relationships to eating at fast food places: convenient but not lasting.
- Wonders about “organic” relationships and why they're so hard to find.
- The entire episode follows Jason’s signature stream-of-consciousness style: calming, slow-paced, gently humorous, and designed to relax the mind.
- It mixes personal storytelling with trivial tangents, wrapped in soft-spoken delivery.
- Despite the name “Let Me Bore You to Sleep,” it’s engaging in its own unique way, especially for fans of his style.
“I’d like to revisit the past — not to change it, just to observe... like a time-traveling fly on the wall.”
“I look better when I’m moving. A static image of me is not great.”
“Some of my relationships have been like going into Burger King… we’re both there because we’re hungry.”
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