Let me bore you to sleep

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

·1 hr 12 min·5 clips
Jason Newland reveals no one asked a question for Q&A Friday, so he turns to ChatGPT for Vinnie's questions.
Jason Newland opens the episode by noting that no one submitted questions for Q&A Friday, so he decides to use ChatGPT to generate questions his dog Vinnie might ask. He shares personal updates, including having croissant and tea, and plans to take Vinnie for a walk later. Jason discusses his reduced eyesight, explaining he identifies people by their dogs or clothing rather than faces. He reveals podcast listener statistics, with Vietnam unexpectedly ranking above the United Kingdom. Jason talks about his dad's upcoming 80th birthday and their recent hour-long phone conversation. He previews the Tyson Fury boxing match on Netflix, analyzing the undercard and fighters like Fabio Wardley. Jason describes an anti-barking device he purchased that uses ultrasound to stop Vinnie's barking instantly. He reads out humorous questions from ChatGPT posed as if from Vinnie, such as why humans throw balls and expect them back. The episode includes anecdotes about Vinnie's behavior, like stealing treats and staring at Jason. Jason reflects on his past experiences delivering leaflets and a dog bite incident. He concludes by considering taking Vinnie out and reminding listeners to be kind to themselves.
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