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Episode Synopsis
#1432 Let me bore you to sleep | Monday’s Boring Objects | Jason Newland | 15th September 2025
🧠 Main Themes & Structure
Introduction & Purpose
Jason welcomes listeners to Let Me Bore You to Sleep, his long-running podcast.
He speaks gently and slowly, aiming to relax listeners enough to fall asleep.
There's playful self-awareness, like referring to himself in third person.
Music Nostalgia: Focus on 1980s UK Charts
Jason spends the bulk of the episode reflecting on music charts from 1980, and then moves through other parts of the decade.
He discusses UK hits, obscure songs, chart trivia, and personal reactions to songs from that era.
Artists discussed include:
Blondie (Jason’s favorite)
Madonna
The Specials
Rick Astley
The Clash
Duran Duran
Michael Jackson
John Lennon
Shakin’ Stevens
ABBA
Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
and many more
Personal Stories & Reflections
Memories of:
Going to the seaside with his dad
Attending concerts with a BBC producer friend named Helen
Meeting Terry Hall from The Specials (without realizing who he was)
Childhood excitement around recording the Top 40 on cassette tapes
Listening to Tide Is High by Blondie with his brother
These stories are told in a free-associative, wandering style that moves between years, people, and places fluidly.
Pop Culture & TV
Jason reminisces about watching classic TV shows like MASH, Cheers, The Young Ones, and Bottom.
Talks about early black-and-white TVs, pretending to fall down stairs to get a day off school, and sneaky bedtime stories.
Funny, Lighthearted Tangents
Reenacts a jokey workplace sketch based on Joe Dolce’s Shaddap You Face
Talks about his attempts at roller skating and "eel-style" swimming
Pokes fun at his weight loss journey with Taekwondo (self-deprecating and humorous)
Emotional & Sentimental Moments
Describes his deep attachment to his childhood home
Expresses love for the song Imagine and sadness over John Lennon’s death
Reflects on feeling different from his family growing up, craving quiet and space
Observations About Music Evolution
Talks about the transition from vinyl to cassette to CD
Comments on UK vs. US chart differences
Notes how certain artists didn’t chart well in the US despite UK success (e.g., Blondie)
Closing Thoughts
Wraps up with a kind, gentle sign-off: encouraging listeners to be kind to themselves, feel safe, and drift off peacefully.
Reminds us: "You deserve to be happy. Lots of love. Bye."
🎵 Music Lovers’ Goldmine This episode is like a personal mixtape meets sleep story. It's packed with:
Music history
UK pop culture
Hidden chart trivia
Behind-the-scenes anecdotes
A big ol’ dose of nostalgia
If you ever wanted to summarize British musical history via sleepy storytelling, this is the one.
🧠 Main Themes & Structure
Introduction & Purpose
Jason welcomes listeners to Let Me Bore You to Sleep, his long-running podcast.
He speaks gently and slowly, aiming to relax listeners enough to fall asleep.
There's playful self-awareness, like referring to himself in third person.
Music Nostalgia: Focus on 1980s UK Charts
Jason spends the bulk of the episode reflecting on music charts from 1980, and then moves through other parts of the decade.
He discusses UK hits, obscure songs, chart trivia, and personal reactions to songs from that era.
Artists discussed include:
Blondie (Jason’s favorite)
Madonna
The Specials
Rick Astley
The Clash
Duran Duran
Michael Jackson
John Lennon
Shakin’ Stevens
ABBA
Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
and many more
Personal Stories & Reflections
Memories of:
Going to the seaside with his dad
Attending concerts with a BBC producer friend named Helen
Meeting Terry Hall from The Specials (without realizing who he was)
Childhood excitement around recording the Top 40 on cassette tapes
Listening to Tide Is High by Blondie with his brother
These stories are told in a free-associative, wandering style that moves between years, people, and places fluidly.
Pop Culture & TV
Jason reminisces about watching classic TV shows like MASH, Cheers, The Young Ones, and Bottom.
Talks about early black-and-white TVs, pretending to fall down stairs to get a day off school, and sneaky bedtime stories.
Funny, Lighthearted Tangents
Reenacts a jokey workplace sketch based on Joe Dolce’s Shaddap You Face
Talks about his attempts at roller skating and "eel-style" swimming
Pokes fun at his weight loss journey with Taekwondo (self-deprecating and humorous)
Emotional & Sentimental Moments
Describes his deep attachment to his childhood home
Expresses love for the song Imagine and sadness over John Lennon’s death
Reflects on feeling different from his family growing up, craving quiet and space
Observations About Music Evolution
Talks about the transition from vinyl to cassette to CD
Comments on UK vs. US chart differences
Notes how certain artists didn’t chart well in the US despite UK success (e.g., Blondie)
Closing Thoughts
Wraps up with a kind, gentle sign-off: encouraging listeners to be kind to themselves, feel safe, and drift off peacefully.
Reminds us: "You deserve to be happy. Lots of love. Bye."
🎵 Music Lovers’ Goldmine This episode is like a personal mixtape meets sleep story. It's packed with:
Music history
UK pop culture
Hidden chart trivia
Behind-the-scenes anecdotes
A big ol’ dose of nostalgia
If you ever wanted to summarize British musical history via sleepy storytelling, this is the one.
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