Peter's Content-Free Podcast: Episode 19

In today's podcast we talk about a few non-issues like the sleep, coffee, homeless people, life and death, leather jackets, and the best way to make a Lemon Meringue Pie when you don't like lemon-flavored pies.
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[@ethermann1]

Peter has blessed us with the gift of relaxation once again

[@thegreatdestroyerr]

Watched the whole thing right after I got home from work. That was nice.

[@nameissturdy1390]

Yes, and wish he could drift off to the sound of his voice like I did this evening for a well deserved nap.

[@poppypopcorn828]

Peter i had the same problem all the time- i just could not wake up before 11 or 12 in the afternoon and I kept going to sleep from 2am to 5am and i hated it. But last year i started waking up at 6am everyday and its the best thing I've ever done, i have time to have a big breakfast, shower, get dressed nicely, do some drawing watch some videos and more all before school and weekends too!. Unfortunately i kind of got out of the swing of it over Christmas, but to go to sleep i put my phone, ipad etc away, dim my light (a staw hat over my lamp) and i lie in bed and read or sew, i try not to listen to music or watch videos while i do this so my brain relaxes and realises its tired. I also started last year when i was struggling to sleep i started reading oscar Wilde "the ballad of reading gaol" Its a great poem but very very very long. I also realised I couldn't sleep if I hadn't burned enough energy that day- so i started going on more walks during the day.

[@durianhead]

first episode of 2019 is episode 19 hell yeah

[@durianhead]

also in episode 10 you said itd be neat if by the 24th episode you had 24 hours of podcast content, since i had literally nothing to do and was bored i went and tallied up the total duration of the previous episodes. and you're pretty on-track for that to happen right now haha (about 16.5 hours so far)

[@MrPeezySleezy]

@@durianhead I vote he does a full 24 hour podcast for # 24 :D

[@thegreatdestroyerr]

Sweet, love these podcasts. I think I'm the first one here!? Also, I am probably the worst of anyone alive at waking up early. I missed so many 8am classes... even though I'd hear my alarm, I would subconsciously turn it off like I had no reason to wake up at such an early time. Resolution: Art more. I love drawing and arting, but I am guilty of not putting in enough time into it. I also would like to try other media like watercolor, acrylic, digital, etc.

[@sunnyd9884]

Dont feel too bad about having content in this, just listening to you talk about whatever you feel like talking is the most relaxing for me! helps me when my friends are just abit too stressful to talk to so I just want to be a silent listener.

[@oreos4843]

I appreciate this podcast so much. I have trouble getting my homework done, just becaude I am obsessed with listening to podcasts and having a constant stream of information coming into my ears. I think it is more about having someone talking to me. But this is amazing because its just ramblings. No one expects me to listen or answer, and Im not tempted to engage my mind in what he is saying instead if focusing on my work. And when I do want to tune my mind into what he is saying, it is enjoyable! I wish he would make these more often :') they are so helpful and I listen to them over and over again.

[@oreos4843]

And its also hilarious to have a moment of clarity where I hear something out of context like, "youre eating the fruit flies before they hatch" 😂😂😂

[@_DEMI]

When falling asleep while listening i dont remember the context but peter said somthing about setting his alarm and i was like oh crap i need to set mine so thank you peter for saving me

[@kineokami]

I listen to this with my 8 y.o. and 5 y.o. boys sometimes before they go to school (3rd grade and kindergarten kids). Kind of like the podcasts I listen to. You are so inspiring for all of us. I am usually up at 6 am, good luck with your sleep schedule. And your existential crisis of body and mind.

[@kineokami]

Btw, my grandparents would get up at 5 and required a nap mid-day. I remember that I would have to lay down for a nap if I was there during nap-time. That might be a key in your sleep schedule. I do love a good nap

[@albertwagner8728]

Laying awake is the perfect time for meditation. Sleep when you are sleepy, and don't try to sleep when you are not sleepy. I love your monologue and your drawings. I try to draw like you, but it doesn't come easy.

[@ethanhermsey]

Episode 19 already.. this is the first of your podcasts i'm listening to. I really like that its content free, I've always loved that you talked about the most random things in your art videos, these are hour long podcast of your weird stories, amazing, thank you :D

[@200stars5]

Peter: I'm going get some regular sleep for sure. Morgan Freeman's voice: But Peter's brain had other ideas, in fact, Peter's brain was going to remind him of that embarrassing thing that happened in third grade and wonder what flavour ARE those white fruit pastilles.

[@adamwest8711]

200stars - I love Morgan Freeman. He’s one of those people who I secretly wish was related to me...

[@adamwest8711]

I was listening to this again and saw your comment and thought ‘hey I’m going to reply to that one’, then I saw an earlier reply and thought ‘that sounds like something *I* would say’ and then I realised it was me. I’ve already been here, I’ve already replied and I am just so damn predictable...

[@200stars5]

@@adamwest8711 shouldn't you be busy mayoring quahog instead of rewatching Peter videos?

[@adamwest8711]

200stars - where do you think I get my policy ideas from??

[@isaach2991]

my new years resolution is to watch more peter videos, need some more of your calming energy in my life

[@ZHCYT]

Very cool Peter

[@blackinkv872]

wow so you also enjoying Peters video... I love your venom drawing dude...😁

[@iwio369]

youre so fake

[@iwio369]

so disingenuous

[@ZHCYT]

iwio ok bro😂

[@iwio369]

Stop using a fake persona in your videos, the fact that a bigger youtuber like yourself even takes time to respond to hate comments show that you have a lot to improve on* was typing on my phone.

[@jeremyconotropiano5850]

You inspire me so much I've had a bit of a down in creativity lately and you're curing that thank you

[@vonw.3294]

Kudos to you man for being able to have a monologue for over an hour. Jam packed with lots of content! Keep it up Peter.

[@auxxiamo]

this is the only podcast i listen to, the rest just can’t beat this

[@brandonrussell4491]

I started a dream journal so that got me excited to go to sleep and dream. Also I doodle in my head as I’m falling asleep so I’m dream doodling!

[@LaserHighway]

Lol so do I. Try dream doodling when your just wake up as your dream juices are still flowing.

[@archangelmichael5908]

Hey Peter, keep a set of mantra beads. I recommend creating your own mantras for these. When you can't sleep at night, get up and start using the beads and mantras. Get up out of bed as many times as it takes. You will find peace and rest.

[@ThomasKent963]

I have watched you for a few years now, and you do have a very distinct style. Are you actively aware of the devices or machines or shapes that inspire your work? Also, I enjoy your somewhat rambling dialog. You sound quite free of negative self-judgement. It's refreshing!

[@durmgirl]

“Can you hold my coffee please? My hand is stuck in my jacket” 😂

[@jake-tg1yh]

I feel blessed and relaxed

[@MissNiyuu]

If you want to sleep at midnight, maybe don't have a cup of coffee a couple hours before.

[@Mrodriguez231]

Miss Niyuu I have friends that claim that drinking coffee before bed doesn’t hurt their sleep... but how could it not? •_•

[@slavskyart]

Thank you Peter, for always inspiring me to create. You're the best

[@travisgowen5044]

Peter, your voice is so relaxing. Never change.

[@christina8783]

Not everyplace has this - but if you Google the establishment it will show how busy it is based on cell phones in the store. Also if you make a habit of buying a burrito, they will start making an extra one just for you. Places like that love their regulars.

[@sierrafly9242]

The "I'm not homeless" made me immediately mess up the line I was drawing with unexpected laughter pfffff. Very convincing Derek. In other news, I sleep 40 hours at a time, then stay awake for 30 or so... sleep professionals were just like, well, that's just how u are no changing it good luck.

[@connorwilson9949]

Sierra Fly so full of shit you loser

[@connorwilson9949]

You are the worst kind of person

[@lightesque1407]

i wish i had time to watch this right now. thanks in advance

[@nyanachase7741]

Sooo happy! Will look forward to this all day. I hope I don't cave and have to watch it. But whtvr cuz I'll prob have to watch it 10 more times anyway. We just had winter solstice..the creative types will struggle to regain balance. Relax about it. Stop trying to shove your triangle self into a square. It's not for you. You help us all sleep Peter, what helps YOU sleep? Do that. Consider decaf. Thank you!

[@cadenjester893]

Thank god, I’ve been needing a new content free podcast, please do these more frequently

[@orangepopsicle682]

talking about how people frown on red bull “i’ve got news for you- we’re all dyin’!” i love you, peter

[@maggs131]

I cant think of another youtuber I'd be fully engaged listening to how they trim their toenails. 💗

[@davidwalker9594]

I’ve heard that people who follow those ridged sleep schedules are able to enter REM much quicker than those who don’t. They don’t really spend a lot of time trying to fall asleep, they just go to sleep. Also, those sleep schedules can be really dangerous because once your 20 minutes are coming, there’s really no fighting the sleep. You don’t fall asleep instantaneously, but I’ve heard it’s close to it.

[@adamwest8711]

Naps. My shifts change every two days and the pursuit of sleep is a constant thing. Naps have helped me stay sane. Even just lying down in a darkened room for 20 minutes makes a difference to me.

[@zilgill9589]

It’s February 23 2021, I traveled back in time to catch this. ❤️🖖

[@jordancurran8627]

Peter how's the chai bob coming along? Keep it up Peter and love from Liverpool

[@snowklinger]

GO REDS!!!

[@paulriley3103]

As a 7th grader who is in PE ik very well about that aching in the back of your throat while running in the cold. That "warm up lap" sucks

[@shingo102098]

If you get a chance, (and if you want to be a coffee snob) try a Chemex pour over. Best coffee and there's no metal or unnatural ingredients involved in the simple design. Super easy to clean too!

[@TheRealSharter]

this was nice to listen and watch out of the corner of my eye while doing homework :)

[@joshs1796]

Love the art 💛

[@Dziv]

I totally get you on that feeling that you get on the throat when running on a cold place, it's really annoying. Also when the air comes at you and you breathe too deep and it's like too much air comming in, your nose and everything feels like burning, but sometimes you get used to it and it's not that bad, specially at night cause I really love running and watching all those night lights of the city

[@neverknow2474]

The fruit fly eggs are on the peel. Dr. Tip: rinse your bananas right when you get them and you won't have flies. Also as someone who plays a doctor, I must say you tried your best for a sleeping schedule, but some people have different circadian rhythm. I recommend sleeping in 90 minute increments. You can combine them if you want, but if you sleep for any amount of time that can be evenly divided by 90 minutes you will be very happy when you wake up. Trust me! At least try it once.

[@SirHosisofLiver]

I think those CDs were a code word for something else.

[@davidwalker9594]

Your podcast is one I actively wait for. You’re so interesting and I really enjoy listening to your tangents. I think you have a lot to say, and I feel like you’re the type of person that’s worth listening to. You have a very unique and charming energy, and I think that if we knew each other, we could be close friends.

[@onepas3rby384]

its 2021 now, thanks peter.

[@matsvde8122]

hey peter, about the sugar free redbull, me and a friend of mine had to do an assignment on somthing and sice we are both quite fond of these drinks we decided to do it on energydrinks, our conclusion was that one energydrink a day is not damaging to adults at all and even have some positive effects (reduced chance on cancer for example) altough in cobination with to much coffee the ammount of cafeine and taurine in your body can rise beond a healthy amount and the risk of heartproblems enlarges by a whole lot, i suggest you google how much mg of caffeine you can consume a day based on your bodyweight (i forgot the exact numbers) and regulate your energydrink/coffeconsumption based on that. sorry for my grammar mistakes btw english isn't my native language, if you see some, please point them out (if there aren't to many) i can only learn from it, thanks for the awesome vids

[@lightesque1407]

Your english is epic. "please point them out (if there aren't to many)" literally most everything is perfect except to, referring to amounts of things, like TOO much caffeine; (it should have two "O"s. But, your english as far as I can tell is basically what a native speaker would write, without the dozens of spelling errors.

[@ShaeLeeeeLeahs]

*in English accent *You ever been so stoned while listening to Peter ... it's so soothing .... peter is like the Bob Ross of pen drawings!!. Hopefully that made sense 🤨🤔......🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️😌👍 (P.s. I am too high) (P.s.s Can't stop laughing at myself right now😂😂)

[@GoodMorningJoel]

If you look up a business on Google, on the right where it tells you the phone number and whether it's open, etc, it should tell you on average how busy it is at any given hour

[@amymillerxx7172]

yeah...thats common with people who dont work out enough. insomnia, tired after enough sleep, laying there not sleeping etc. You need to do more, move more, get your body a reason to sleep/

[@vaarq4332]

I wish these were on the podcast app or something, I just like listening to you ramble, Peter, even if i don't see the art :)

[@peter_draws]

what is "the podcast app" ?

[@vaarq4332]

Peter Draws it’s on iPhone, literally called “Podcasts”. I think even Spotify has a podcasts section if you don’t enjoy Apple

[@TheOxygenCommittee]

the little circle mark from the post it note video is still there

[@OffbeatBunny]

Was just thinking the other day it had been awhile. Time to get some tea and relax for a bit.

[@acousticpsychosis]

43:41 Only every time I watch you draw lol its good incentive though!

[@MrPeezySleezy]

Never realized how possibly necessary it may be for me to put a wish lawyer on retainer. Thanks for your insight into the important things, Peter

[@doodletime9041]

18:25 somehow I found myself saying out loud: "vodka, he must've been drinking vodka"

[@cmxi2437]

What sketchbook are you using in this?

[@DamianTroyer]

Peter this is not a definitive answer, but I do have an educated guess on why that guy was asking for money. From what I know from my dad (he was a drug addict for 13 years) is that he would do anything to be able to get money for his addiction. People in these situations tend to think that they can get more money from you by hanging out with you. It comes from a long addiction that they find the best ways to do it. They make you think that they are good people by being nice, and talking about life, hanging out etc. This isn't always the case but I do have experience from my dad trying to do it with me and after I've given him money one time, I followed him and all he did was go to a guy at his house, come out with his hands in his hoodie pockets, and then go sleep at another friends house for hours. Never did what he said he would.

[@bonusgonus429]

Anybody else crying about being back to school

[@chp763]

where i live schools didn't open because of severe weather ☃️🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️🌪️🌨️🌨️🌬️🌨️🌨️

[@bonusgonus429]

@@chp763lucky but not so lucky right?

[@chp763]

@@bonusgonus429 Kind of because... schools might be closed but i am really sick from yesterday...so.. this whole week is going to be hard..

[@lightesque1407]

doing homework til i go to bed is great. i feel u

[@dainah105]

I graduated :) now I have to..adult? Help..?

[@marsupius]

Peter lives in a town that is way different than my town. All the coffee places here are open by 6:00, most of them 5:00. Perhaps Peter lives in a relaxing place.

[@thomastakeshita4979]

Thank you Peter!

[@juleswebb1885]

2:48 ...are we our body? No. It is in our conscious awareness where we reside. That part of us that can observe our thoughts. We are not our thoughts; we have thoughts. We are not our body; we have a body, a bit like we have shoes, or a house, except that we operate, and express ourselves through our bodies in this sensory experience soo much that it may seem that we are our bodies...but we are more than that...much more : )

[@connorwilson9949]

Jules Webb shut the fuck up loser

[@isaach2991]

always excited for a peter video, even if it comes out 10pm at night 👍

[@tanakeilidh384]

Okay, I know, 2 years later, but has Peter discovered yet the part of Google search response for retail stores, restaurants and cafés that shows a little chart for the days and hours that each business is most busy and least busy?

[@allexread2772]

u Kno when I was 12 i resolved not to eat dressing on my salad and that one lasted for like, 8 years, but mostly bc I stopped liking or eating salad. when I started letting myself put dressing on my salads again, I started eating salad again.

[@OleKristianElns]

If you're tired often, try to cut your sugar intake. Helped for me

[@Nonorama]

there's just so much more to waking up and feeling incredible.... I have enough sleep (most of the time) but I alway get up feeling mushy and unmotivated etc....so I kind of have to force myself getting up. But if I start a good (for me) morning routne, I'l feel quite good and energyzed in about 1-3 hours....depends. And then I am usually fit for the day, with an afternoon nap of 20 min. Also, boosting my iron and having a real vacation for more than 4 days helped getting in a good shape again XD Just keep looking, you'll find your thing, that works for you. And I am a big fan of going with your own bilogical clock......I know doing that is a luxury, but if you can affort to have it...do it :)

[@calebwait510]

what video did peter do a coffee montage in?

[@androth1502]

i tried to flip my day/night cycle, but i think i broke something. as of this posting, i've been awake for a straight 32 hours and i'm not at all sleepy. my eyes are burning and my muscles ache, but no sleep.

[@Laura-it4ow]

Peter... maybe you aren't getting enough rem sleep. Not sure what could be disrupting it. It also could be an imbalance of vitamins. Lack of vitamin D, Iron, and B will make you feel sluggish. Just a thought. I hope you work this out and feel better soon. As for the coffee I agree.. love McD's coffee. Keep up the amazing art!

[@threebestfriendsstudios9858]

Peter, you can get your podcasts on Spotify for free with Soundrop.com. Its all free unless you want to upload a cover of a song. You can choose where you want the podcast published.

[@DavidScheffler_Brooklyn]

To set your internal clock you should get a couple hours of sun light, which is hard when you work from home. Also try to exercise more. Good luck peter.

[@e4gl1]

the gloves idea is really good and kind of you peter

[@rickitynick4463]

If you are surrounded by artificial light and/or drinking coffee on the regular like most humans, don’t count on regular sleep. In my experience, getting up early, getting some decent exercise, and not staring into a phone until 3am, will make a huge difference. Otherwise, sleep when you’re tired.

[@andrewhay4536]

I feel like when you said we dont ask people "How are you improving yourself?" only in regards to new year's resolutions. That, that in itself could be a good new year's resolution, ask that more. Maybe, I dunno. Cool podcast anywho.

[@lenwade3821]

I like the McDonalds cookie spiced latte but they didn't have it on the menu this year :(

[@WillBilly425]

Please don't mess with trains! We love you Peter!

[@n3bie]

Love your Channel! My dude! Maybe if you start keeping a dream journal and practicing remembering your dreams you might find that sleeping has more utility? Specifically, you might gain access to the wealth of highly personal internal symbolism that you can draw on for your art... not that creativity is a problem for you! Peace and love!

[@drengsin6608]

in danish fruit flies is called "banana flies" I think its kinda funny. thanks for sharing your thoughts and art.

[@belligerently_bookish]

Hi peter, Have you ever tried the podcast S-Town? Its somewhat popular, I believe, or it was at one point. Its an interesting real-life story about a really unique dude. Its one of the very few podcasts I ever finished. Just thought it might be the kind of thing you'd like. Thank you for another podcast and this really nice drawing. Hope you're having a good day.

[@oakktree625]

Long term habits are not built in just a month. Depending on the difficulty of the habit, it could take several months to fully adjust. Be patient and sleep well!

[@caelanfreeman3123]

Counter culture coffee is pretty fancy stuff. If counter culture coffee was a beer it would be a craft beer.

[@jnndr1258]

Most of the podcasts i listen to are on Ivoox.

[@bavariancreampuff]

Try and keep your schedule, but just go to bed when you're tired, and keep the 8am alarm regardless. And if you feel tired in a way that stops you from enjoying your life, see a doctor about nutrition, you may lack some vitamin or mineral. Probably not vitamin D deficiency, sine you go outside regularly.

[@cadenjester893]

Please do these more often I’ve watched all 19 episodes like 10x each

[@Dr4gonDr0p]

I agree with you about the coffee. Here we have Tim Horton's and I think they put crack in it. Everybody is addicted to it, so I don't drink it. MacDonalds is better, and I try to like Starbucks, but I find it a little bitter. Even if I make it at home. I like Kicking Horse, the coffee beans, I dont recommend kicking horses.

[@PoserBallin]

People who like Tim Hortons typicly rock double doubles or triple triples. If you drink Black coffee, Tims is the worst.

[@Dr4gonDr0p]

Ryan Poser EXACTLY!! LOL...A friend once told me he drinks triple triple because he doesn't like coffee! 😂

[@connorwilson9949]

Michele Bedard you are a fuckin idiot

[@K0d3x92]

and here I am, in 2021! powered through January 2019 and January 2020 and January 2021!

[@lathri5380]

I’m sure if it’s a small enough coffee shop u could ask them to reserve u a burrito or make one for u every morning u wanna go they would

[@jennaknight1012]

Peter your body reflects your mind and your mind reflects your body.

[@emuwuno]

Thank you

[@Sepulchre_Gate]

Today we're drawing the same thing only different , and a different thing the same .

[@TheBradgicShow]

10:27 This is known as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon.

[@dznutz9116]

Hey Peter. Off topic, or is it? I don't know, loved episode 19 though! Was wondering, what is YOUR FAVORITE PEN? I'd like to get one just like it and draw with it! Love you buddy!

[@SourPeachHeart]

In australia I feel like gas station coffee is better than Mccafe (McDonald's) coffee

[@FranzFartinand]

i love your voice, it feels so... familiar

[@mollymoon510]

*complains about trying to fall asleep*, *talks about drinking redbull and coffee*

[@MissMarilynDarling]

i find sometimes the body needs a completely crazy thing in order to reset your internal clock ... whats the word ... oh yeah Nap . THATS IT you need a nap just 20 minutes i promise you will feel it and dont set an alarm or anything just if you notice that if you are even the slightest sleepy in the middle of the day just take even a 2 minute nap but 20 is reccomended and it totally messes with your sleep cycle and your body says hey what are you trying to do to me im suppose to go to sleep at 11pm not 5pm and or if you have the problem i had where i wasnt waking up in time for things so i started going to bed earlier and earlier and earlier and for that i had to set an alarm but it worked eventually i got up earlier and earlier and then i traveled and it felt like i hadnt traveled at all and when i got back i started going to bed later and later just to reset my time schedual

[@lileden9016]

Today i'm just listening to the vídeo while i play an mmo rpg, some other day i wil wacth the video at all. This videos can be used in many ways

[@KuramaAi]

Peter ive been loving these thumbnails lately!! very very nice

[@clairewegele4219]

I heard.. somewhere.. probably on KZbin in an interesting video, that 7 hours and 6 minutes is the perfect amount of sleep. A minute more or a minute less and you're screwed.

[@mjpete27]

I believe we would have a delightful conversation if we should happen to meet on the street one day. I do not believe this has a chance of happening as we live on opposite sides of the country, but you might be vacationing one day and there we go! I enjoy your videos and I hope your taking care of yourself and being careful. Have a better tomorrow!

[@bradley.aalexander1039]

Dude u so lucky. I sleep from round 12.30 or 01.30 and get 4.30 every day. Love u bro u all ways make my day better with ur crazy 😜