Meaningless Problems

Doe Wilmann
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Meaningless Problems

An original short story by Doe Wilmann every single week for at least a year.

  1. 5 JUL

    #57 Mad Cow

    Jerry’s new boyfriend appears to be perfect in every way. But he has a dark secret at the bottom of his garden.    Something to consider when reading/listening:    Can an argument be logically correct but still ultimately wrong?    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Carl Jung  Cows Sheds  Veganism  Morality  Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry    Thanks very much for listening!    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig@loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)     Website:   Meaninglessproblems.com / Loveyourwork.uk    Credits:   Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2025

    21 min

  2. 7 JUN

    #56 The Two Brians

    This is a story about two people called Brian. One is spiritually enlightened. The other is depressed. But do they have more in common than they realise?    Something to consider when reading/listening:    What are the two different versions of you? And do they ever have differing interpretations of the same event?    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Spiritual Enlightenment  Depression  People called Brian  Beards  Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry    Thanks very much for listening!    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig@loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)     Website:   Meaninglessproblems.com / Loveyourwork.uk    Credits:   Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2025

    7 min

  3. 10 MAY

    #55 Omnisilly

    Some theories about the existence of god are silly. This one is literally… silly.    Something to consider when reading/listening:    What other qualities would a maximally great god have?    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  God Atheism Stephen Fry Christopher Hitchens  Alan Watts Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Jokes Skin cancer in children  Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry    Thanks very much for listening!    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at doewilmann@outlook.com    Website:   Meaninglessproblems.com    Credits:   Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2025

    9 min

  4. 12 APR

    #54 Unspeakable Parenting

    In the near future, it is widely agreed that children would be better off if they never learnt how to speak.    Something to consider when reading/listening:    Would you sacrifice your ability to speak if it meant never having another negative or stressful thought?    Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2024   You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Sam Harris’ ‘Making Sense’ podcast  Alan Watts Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Silence Children Silent children  Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry

    24 min

  5. 9 MAR

    #53 Rain Always Win

    If life is a game, Harvey Rain is determined to win. But what does winning actually look like? And what does this mean for the other players?   Something to consider when reading/listening: Is it true that the only thing worse than not getting what you want is getting it?   You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman Sam Harris’ ‘Making Sense’ podcast Alan Watts Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Chicken farming Lab grown meat World domination Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry   Thank you for listening. Please follow the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at doewilmann@outlook.com  Website: Meaninglessproblems.com  Thanks for listening  Credits: Written and performed by Doe Wilmann Thanks to Katie Empett for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.  Artwork by Katie Empett Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.  A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.  Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2025

    21 min

  6. 25/02/2024

    #52 Hope for the Worst

    When Poppy announces she wants to kill herself, her playwright husband employs a peculiar coping technique.    Something to consider when reading/listening:    To what extent does negative visualisation make you grateful for what you have?    Comedy - Philosophy - Stoicism     If you’d like to read the script of this episode go to https://www.fairobserver.com/author/doe-wilmann/    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads  Sam Harris’ ‘Making Sense’ podcast  Alan Watts Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Plays The Shard Hoping for the worst  Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at doewilmann@outlook.com    This episode is part of my challenge to write, record and produce a short story every single week for a year. If you’re looking for quality, suspense and intrigue, I’m not making any promises. But if you do like one of these stories please share it with your friends.    If I complete this challenge and the podcast gets 1,000 subscribers in the process, a group of my friends have agreed to donate a combined £1000 to Alzheimer’s Research UK.    For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@meaninglessproblems)   I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) account dedicated to the podcast.    Website:   Meaninglessproblems.com    Thanks for listening    Credits:   Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2024

    45 min

  7. 18/02/2024

    #51 What Was the Point?

    Having spent a year writing short stories for a podcast, the writer wonders what was the point.    Something to consider when reading/listening:    What was the point of this short story podcast?    Comedy - Philosophy - Plumbing    If you’d like to read the script of this episode go to https://www.fairobserver.com/author/doe-wilmann/    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  The ‘Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal’ podcast Sam Harris’ ‘Making Sense’ podcast  ‘The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast’ Alan Watts Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Artificial intelligence  The afterlife Simulations  Narcissism  Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry  Episode #3 of this podcast Episode #13 of this podcast  Episode #44 of this podcast  Speaking/listening to plumbers     Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at doewilmann@outlook.com    This episode is part of my challenge to write, record and produce a short story every single week for a year. If you’re looking for quality, suspense and intrigue, I’m not making any promises. But if you do like one of these stories please share it with your friends.    If I complete this challenge and the podcast gets 1,000 subscribers in the process, a group of my friends have agreed to donate a combined £1000 to Alzheimer’s Research UK.    For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@meaninglessproblems)   I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) account dedicated to the podcast.    Website:   Meaninglessproblems.com    Thanks for listening    Credits:   Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2024

    15 min

  8. 11/02/2024

    #50 What Do You Do?

    Lost in thought at a funeral, our narrator sets out a compelling case for why we should never ask anyone what they do for a living.    Something to consider when reading/listening:    To what extent does your job define who you are?    What Do You Do is an original short story by Doe Wilmann    If you’d like to read the script of this episode go to https://www.fairobserver.com/author/doe-wilmann/    For information about upcoming stories and live performances of my stage plays, go to meaninglessproblems.com and sign up to my monthly newsletter. You can also email me via the contact form. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast.    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads A History of the World in Ten and a Half Chapters by Julian Barnes  Spirituality  Fiction that makes you think  Short stories with a twist Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Graveyards  Headstones Not talking about work  Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at doewilmann@outlook.com    This episode is part of my challenge to write, record and produce a short story every single week for a year. If you’re looking for quality, suspense and intrigue, I’m not making any promises. But if you do like one of these stories please share it with your friends.    If I complete this challenge and the podcast gets 1,000 subscribers in the process, a group of my friends have agreed to donate a combined £1000 to Alzheimer’s Research UK.    For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@meaninglessproblems)   I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) account dedicated to the podcast.    Website:   Meaninglessproblems.com    Thanks for listening    Credits:   Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2024

    12 min
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An original short story by Doe Wilmann every single week for at least a year.

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  • Creator
    Doe Wilmann
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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