(Short Music) #1590 Let me bore you to sleep Jason Newland 10th April 2026

·1 hr 12 min·5 clips

Jason abandons Q&A Friday when no one asks a question, turning to ChatGPT for help.

Jason Newland opens the episode by noting it's Q&A Friday but has no questions from listeners, so he decides to do something different. He mentions using ChatGPT to generate questions later. Jason shares details about his websites where recordings are available for free. He talks about his dog Vinny being under the desk and his daily routine, including taking Vinny out. Jason discusses his declining eyesight, explaining he identifies people by their dogs or clothing from a distance. He reflects on listener statistics, surprised that Vietnam is a top country, and wonders if his boring tone transcends language barriers. Jason recounts a recent hour-long phone call with his dad, who is turning 80 next week, and plans to see him for his birthday. He previews the Tyson Fury boxing match on Netflix, analyzing the opponent and undercard fights. Jason describes testing an anti-barking device on Vinny, which stops barking instantly, and hopes it will train him. He reads out humorous questions generated by ChatGPT that Vinny might ask, such as about barking at reflections or stealing food. Jason shares a personal story about injuring his finger while delivering leaflets and needing medical attention. He ends by considering taking Vinny out and reminding listeners to be kind to themselves.

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