An original short story by Doe Wilmann every single week for at least a year. I wanted a platform where I could communicate directly with all the people who like my writing. And yes, I could have invited both of them out for a coffee but they don’t get on. So I’m doing a podcast instead. Will I keep it up? Will anyone listen? Does it matter either way? A mix of styles, genre and quality. Some will be comedies, some will be dramas, some will be sci-fi, and some will be rubbish. Common topics/ themes: The absurd Consciousness Free will Artificial intelligence God The Afterlife Non Duality Eternalism Haircuts Benches Sheds You’ll like this if you like…. Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror Sum: Forty Tales of the Afterlives by David Eagleman Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads Julian Barnes Kazuo Ishiguro (I realise I’m now just listing writers I like…) Margaret Atwood Oscar Wilde Anton Chekhov George Orwell This is 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. And if you’re a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok. I also have an Instagram and Twitter account but I can’t promise I’ll use them. @piecesofdoe for all three. Website: MeaninglessProblems.com (or PiecesofDoe.com - same website) Thanks for listening
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
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
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
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
Businessman Nathan Norrie calls upon a spiritual guide to help improve the atmosphere among his work colleagues. The guide offers three peals of wisdom. Something to consider when reading/listening: If a message is true, does it matter if the messenger is dishonest? It Might as Well Be 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 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 Corporate retreats Mansions Instant hot water Maseratis Cinema rooms Teamwork 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
The prime minister is facing the biggest strike in British history. But the strikers are the last people she'd expect to strike. And their reason for striking is even more surprising. Something to consider when reading/listening: Can you truly be rich if your life lacks meaning? The Meaning of Work 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: Yes, Prime Minister The Twilight Zone Philosophical fiction Episode #25 of this podcast Episode #42 of this podcast Prime ministers Politics Meaning Jobs Jugglers Clowns Contemplating the nature of existence 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) 2023
Tony's tried everything to make himself more employable, more dateable, more popular. He's tried life coaches, elocution coaches, therapists, personal trainers but he's looking in the wrong place. He's not the problem. I am. I am Tony's vibe. Something to consider when reading/listening: To what extent can a person be aware of their own vibe? Comedy - Philosophy - Politics 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Dramatic monologues Comedic monologues Politics Vibes Introspection Jobs Dates Rejections Tiger Woods' trustworthiness Lindsay Lohan's innocence Russell Brand's sex appeal 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) 2023
Member of Parliament Lawrence Sitwell is frustrated by the failure of his political career. A conversation with an old friend causes him to rethink everything. Something to consider when reading/listening: When politicians try to make something better, are they more likely to make it worse? Comedy - Philosophy - Politics 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Dramatic monologues Comedic monologues Politics Intentions v outcomes Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Plays Pubs Snakes Politicians 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) 2023
In Bernard's local pub, everyone carries their life's achievements with them in a big black bag. Philosophy - Spirituality - Absurdism The Weight of Achievement is an original short story by Doe Wilmann Something to consider when reading/listening: If you were never allowed to tell anyone about your successes, which of your current goals would you continue to pursue? If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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 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 Pubs Pints of Bitter Achievements 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
A writer is slightly concerned about his short story podcast. He shares these concerns with a plumber and is surprised by his response. Something to consider when reading/listening: How do you know for certain that you are not a fictional creation dreamt up by somebody else? 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 Alternate universes The Titanic Morgan Robertson Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Episode #3 of this podcast Episode #13 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) 2023
The top five short stories from 2023. If you're new to Meaningless Problems, this might be a good place to start. These are the stories with the timestamps for each: It Wasn't Me - 1.30 - Kimi is delighted with Su-Z, a new personal assistant software that can send and respond to emails on her behalf. But her delight is punctured when her boyfriend receives a message from one of her email contacts claiming that he and Kimi have fallen in love. Will Kimi's boyfriend believe her when she pins the blame on Su-Z? And what exactly has her personal assistant been saying in those messages? The Guru - 17.10 - After many years searching for a guru, the narrator finally finds one in an unexpected place. Skipping Through Life - 23.51 - Faced with the prospect of making half his workforce redundant, Mr Pomeroy is offered the chance to skip the experience by travelling twelve hours into his own future. He accepts the offer and, twelve hours later, finds he still has all the memories of having experienced the day. So how is ‘time skipping' any different from living? Plonker - 37.37 - On the verge of becoming a grandparent for the first time, Irene reflects on her relationship with her husband aka ‘Plonker'. They'll Have to Kill Me - 48.33 - The prime minister wakes up in his country residence to find that everyone thinks he's gone completely mad. So did he really speak to those men in black raincoats who told him he needs to follow their orders? Who can you trust when you can no longer trust the voice in your own head? If you'd like to read the script of these episodes 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. 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) 2023
A silly story, especially for Christmas. Working the early-turn Christmas Eve shift, Sergeant Rod just wants to finish at five, collect his daughter's bizarre choice of present and go home. But his boss, the local drug lord and south London's canine population have other ideas. Something to consider when reading/listening: Are you feeling Christmassy? Comedy - Family - Christmas A Wise Man 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Comedic Monologues Silly stories Tom Sharpe PG Wodehouse Police Dogs Police dogs Criminals Gluten-free, fat-free, sugar-free brownies Christmas 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) 2023
Thanks to developments in AI and VR, every voter now has the right to meet their political candidates one-on-one. These hyper-realistic chat bots look and sound exactly like their real-life equivalents and they answer questions with 99.9% accuracy. So what happens when the British primer minister's chat bot starts making some very provocative statements? Something to consider when reading/listening: Would this type of hyper realistic chatbot enhance our elections? Prime Minister's Questions 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror Sci-fi The Twilight Zone Philosophical fiction Episode #25 of this podcast Prime ministers Politics War France War with France Technology Contemplating the nature of existence 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) 2023
A new medical procedure will remove anxiety and allow you to live perfectly in the moment. The only downside? You have to give up your ability to comprehend language. Something to consider when reading/listening: What would you be prepared to give up in exchange for perfect peace of mind? No Words 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror Sci-fi The Twilight Zone Philosophical fiction Episode #2 of this podcast Episode #7 of this podcast Episode #28 of this podcast Episode #37 of this podcast Episode #40 of this podcast Words Silence Family Technology Contemplating the nature of existence 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) 2023
Like most of his friends, Burt hates his job and lives for the weekend. And when his friends start installing modules into their brains that make them enjoy their work, Burt is furious with them. What's the point of escapism if there's nothing to escape? Something to consider when reading/listening: Could you live a good life if you enjoyed every part of it? The Meaning of Love 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror Sci-fi The Twilight Zone Philosophical fiction Episode #2 of this podcast Episode #7 of this podcast Episode #28 of this podcast Episode #37 of this podcast Work Weekends Relationships Contemplating the nature of existence 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) 2023
After a mental breakdown, Michael reconsiders his entire perception of the world. Something to consider when reading/listening: Are there any narratives in your own life that you'd be better off without? Losing the Plot 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/ You might enjoy this episode if you like: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Non Duality Spirituality Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman Alan Watts Fiction that makes you think Narratives Plots Brexit Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction 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) 2023
On your deathbed, in agonising pain, you are given the chance to reduce your suffering. But in order to do so, you must reduce your worldly success by the same amount. Something to consider when reading/listening: Would you sacrifice the present for the sake of the past? Your Final Ambition 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads The Twilight Zone Philosophical fiction Episode #2 of this podcast Episode #7 of this podcast Episode #28 of this podcast Episode #36 of this podcast Deathbeds Nurses Contemplating the nature of existence 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) 2023
In the near future, virtual reality allows couples to meet their potential children before they've been conceived. Something to consider when reading/listening: Does having more options make us more free? Don't Blame The Children 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror The podcast 'Modern Wisdom' Sci-fi VR technology The Twilight Zone Philosophical fiction Episode #2 of this podcast Episode #7 of this podcast Episode #28 of this podcast Babies Breaking Up Contemplating the nature of existence 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) 2023
A therapist is tasked with convincing a very clever eleven year old that there is a difference between fact and fiction. Something to consider when reading/listening: If all of your experiences take place in your mind, how can you be certain anything is real? Iguana 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads The Twilight Zone Philosophical fiction Episode #2 of this podcast Episode #7 of this podcast Episode #28 of this podcast Iguanas The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Fish tanks Contemplating the nature of existence 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) 2023
A widower uses an AR filter to make his new girlfriend look exactly like his ex wife. Something to consider when reading/listening: Is it possible to have a truthful relationship with someone if your perception of them is totally different to how they perceive themselves? Sc-fi - Augmented Reality - Family Just Like Her 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror Sci-fi Technology Memory Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Augmented Reality Episode #26 of this podcast Contemplating the future 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) 2023
Casting director Lydia has invited an actress along to a family meet-up so that the actress can model her next character on Lydia's twin sister Tania. But Lydia soon realises that one Tania is quite enough. Something to consider when reading/listening: To what extent are we all actors playing characters? Dramatic Monologue - Comedy - Family Inside Voices 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Dramatic Monologues Comedic Monologues Fiction that makes you think Psychological fiction Philosophical fiction Parks Prosecco Running Episode #5 of this podcast ('Silly Old Trick') Episode #10 of this podcast (‘Plonker') Episode #30 of this podcast (‘Cheek Biter') Episode #33 of this podcast (‘A Bench in West London) 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 by Doe Wilmann Performed by Tamsin Dowsett Edited by Sebsatian Brown 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) 2023
Tania's twin sister Lydia has bought a memorial bench for their mum in the family's local park. There's just one problem: their mum is still very much alive (Lydia was unaware that memorial benches are exclusively for the dead). Cue a series of tributes from people who want to pay their respects, including a man whose connection to Tania and Lydia's mum threatens to completely undermine who they thought she was. Something to consider when reading/listening: How fragile is our understanding of ourselves and those close to us? Are we only ever one discovery away from reconsidering everything? Dramatic Monologue - Comedy - Family A Bench in West London 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Dramatic Monologues Comedic Monologues Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Parks Benches Episode #5 of this podcast ('Silly Old Trick') Episode #10 of this podcast (‘Plonker') Episode #30 of this podcast (‘Cheek Biter') 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) 2023
A married man purchases a memory of himself having sex with another woman. His wife finds out and kicks him out. He returns to the memory shop to try and put things right. Something to consider when reading/listening: Picture something you've always wanted to do. Would you rather do it and have no memory of having done so, or not do it but have a false memory of having done so? Sc-fi - Memory - Family As It Should Be 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror Sci-fi Technology Memory Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Episode #31 of the podcast Episode #29 of this podcast Episode #21 of this podcast Episode #16 of this podcast Episode #5 of this podcast Contemplating the future 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) 2023
A father with a terminal illness has the chance to spare his young daughter from the pain of his death by erasing her memories of the times they've spent together. Something to consider when reading/listening: How far would you go to save someone you love from grief? Sc-fi - Memory - Family Tell Her I Was Kind 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror Sci-fi Technology Memory Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Episode #29 of this podcast Episode #21 of this podcast Episode #16 of this podcast Episode #5 of this podcast Contemplating the future 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) 2023
An offhand remark from his dentist makes Mark question his entire existence. Something to consider when reading/listening: To what extent does our identity depend on other people's perceptions? Who are we when no one is looking? Dramatic Monologue - Psychological - Relationships Cheek Biter is an original short story by Doe Wilmann, performed by Sebastian Brown (sbvoices.co.uk) 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Dramatic Monologues Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman Fiction that makes you think Psychological fiction Philosophical fiction Sebastian Brown Dentists Cheeks Biting Episode #10 of this podcast (‘Plonker') 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 by Doe Wilmann Performed by Sebastian Brown Edited by Sebastian Brown 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) 2023
Gina has a fantastic relationship with her seven-year-old son, James. The trouble is James is actually an adult and this seven-year-old is simply a perfect VR simulation of how he used to be. And adult James isn't willing to share his mummy with anyone - even himself. Something to consider when reading/listening: If someone created a perfect VR simulation of you as a child, would you be happy for it to interact with your loved ones? Sc-fi - Absurdism - Family A Backup 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror Sci-fi VR technology Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Contemplating the future 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: 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) 2023
Faced with the prospect of making half his workforce redundant, Mr Pomeroy is offered the chance to skip the experience by travelling twelve hours into his own future. He accepts the offer and, twelve hours later, finds he still has all the memories of having experienced the day. So how is ‘time skipping' any different from our normal experience of life? Something to consider when reading/listening: How do you know your past isn't simply a series of implanted memories? And would it make any difference if it were? Philosophy - Time - Memory Skipping Through Life 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 A History of the World in Ten and a Half Chapters by Julian Barnes Time Skipping Fancy ties Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction 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: 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) 2023
An old man is troubled by the fact that his late wife spent her final years reminiscing about memories that never actually took place. A doctor visits him with some unorthodox advice. Philosophy - Spirituality - Memory Dreams and Memories is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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 A History of the World in Ten and a Half Chapters by Julian Barnes Dreams Memories Travelling Aberdeen New Zealand Typhoid Fiction that makes you think Short stories with a twist Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry A question to consider when listening: If something happened that only you know about, in what sense is it more real than a dream? 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: 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) 2023
A new augmented reality app allows everyone to look beautiful. This makes Gary, who refuses to use any form of AR, the ugliest person in the world. He's never been a particularly bad-looking bloke so how will he adapt to his new reality? Sc-fi - Comedy - Dating The World's Ugliest Person is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror Sci-fi Augmented Reality Dating Apps Men called Gary Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Contemplating the future Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: In a world where everyone was beautiful, would we be more or less shallow than we are now? Would you sign up to the Fitter AR app? (Shut up, of course you bloody well would!) What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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: 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) 2023
Kimi is delighted with Su-Z, a new personal assistant software that can send and respond to emails on her behalf. But her delight is punctured when her boyfriend receives a message from one of her email contacts claiming that he and Kimi have fallen in love. Will Kimi's boyfriend believe her when she pins the blame on Su-Z? And what exactly has her personal assistant been saying in those messages? Sc-fi - Comedy - Relationships It Wasn't Me is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror The Twilight Zone Episode 21 of this podcast Sci-fi Personal Assistant Software Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Contemplating the future Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: If an AI was perfectly modelled on your brain, would you have to accept culpability for its actions? Would you use a Su-Z in your place of work? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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: 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) 2023
Lee has a strong memory of his dad's last moments on this earth. Only it's not his memory, it's his dad's. Somehow he can picture, with perfect clarity, the final thing his dad saw before he passed away. Is this just a trick of Lee's imagination or is it pointing towards something deeper? Philosophy - Spirituality - Non-Duality The Light Without The Filter is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Non Duality Spirituality Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman Talking Heads by Alan Bennett Alan Watts Fiction that makes you think Short stories with a twist Lights Filters Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: Do you find Lee's ‘discovery' convincing? If not, what is your understanding of consciousness? And do you really believe you wouldn't be having any form of conscious experience if one specific sperm hadn't fertilised one specific egg? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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: 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) 2023
Harry Bow (aka Starmix), a part-time waiter and full-time life coach, has discovered the secret of the universe. Namely, that every living being shares the same consciousness. And now it is his mission to correct the bad behaviour of everyone he meets. Philosophy - Spirituality - Comedy Starmix and The Runaway Table is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: PG Wodehouse Tom Sharpe Spirituality Absurdism Non Duality Restaurants Neck Tattoos Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: How would you change your behaviour if it was proven that all human beings shared a single consciousness? What is it about your consciousness that makes you think it is unique to you? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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: 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) 2023
There's a secret that may well blow your entire world apart. ‘You wouldn't recognise me but you have seen me,' says the narrator of this story. ‘You've seen me many times. The day your partner left you. When you were fired from your job. The time you felt like you couldn't go on…' So who are they? And what is their secret? Philosophy - Spirituality - Absurdism Making You Feel Better is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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 A History of the World in Ten and a Half Chapters by Julian Barnes Spirituality Reincarnation Fiction that makes you think Short stories with a twist Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: Does the misfortune of others ever make you feel better? If not, what do you mean when you say ‘well it could be worse'? Would you rather live in a world where everyone was happier than you or a world where you were happier than everyone else? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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 (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023 ebdb469e7ac511886ac9afebd3a36d74b5f279c5
There's a new dating app that cuts out the dating. It connects two compatible people and implants a love story into their memories, while removing any recollection of ever having signed up to the service. As far as the two lovers are concerned, they met and fell in love in a totally normal, natural way. So when Selina's best friend suddenly announces she's getting married to a woman Selina has never heard of before, you can understand why she might be suspicious. Taj Atwal is a Bafta-nominated actress best known for her roles in Hullraisers, Memory, In The Club and Line of Duty. Sc-fi - Comedy - Relationships Instant Connect is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Taj Atwal Dating Apps Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: If someone changed your memory, would you still be you? What if they replaced your memories in their entirety with someone else's? What do you mean by ‘you'? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: Written by Doe Wilmann Performed by Taj Atwal 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) 2023
When her teenage son experiences failure, Gina is annoyed by her husband's indifference. But did Martin secretly hope their son would fail all along? Philosophy - Comedy - Domesticity Failing Our Son is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Rugby Fruit Bowls Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: How can failure be beneficial? Is it wrong to tell your child they can achieve great things? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
When we die, we come back as the person to whom we've caused the most harm. At least that's what the plumber says… Philosophy - Spirituality - Absurdism The Loop is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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 A History of the World in Ten and a Half Chapters by Julian Barnes Reincarnation Fiction that makes you think Short stories with a twist Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: Who is the person to whom you have caused the most harm? What do you think happens after you die? What if you're wrong? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
A woman knocks on Bernard's door and tells him he's won an award. Philosophy - Comedy - Absurdism The World's Happiest Person is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Being Happy Gardening Bingo Fiction that makes you think Short stories with a twist Philosophical fiction Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: Can we measure happiness? Would we want to? Would you want to know how happy you are relative to other people? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
After many years searching for a guru, the narrator finally finds one in an unexpected place. Philosophy - Spirituality - Non-Duality The Guru is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Non Duality Meditation Spirituality Alan Watts Fiction that makes you think Short stories with a twist Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: What is the understanding that the guru in this story embodies? Can this understanding be learnt or acquired? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
As a plane experiences turbulence, one passenger lays out five reasons why we'll never be dead. This episode is performed by London Grammar's Dot Major. Dot Major is a multi award-winning musician best known for being one third of the band London Grammar, whose albums have been number one in the UK charts and across the world. Dot has also just embarked on a solo career in electronic music. Philosophy - Comedy - Life and Death Why You'll Never Be Dead is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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 A History of the World in Ten and a Half Chapters by Julian Barnes The ‘Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal' podcast Sam Harris' ‘Making Sense' podcast ‘The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast' London Grammar The WeCroak app Non Duality Alan Watts Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction The afterlife Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Things to consider when listening: Do you find any of the narrator's five reasons compelling? What do you think happens after you die? What if you're wrong? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
The prime minister wakes up in his country residence to find that everyone thinks he's gone completely mad. So did he really speak to those men in black raincoats who told him he needs to follow their orders? Or did he imagine it? Who can you trust when you can no longer trust the voice in your own head? Psychological Thriller - Suspense - Political They'll Have to Kill Me is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Fiction that makes you think Psychological fiction Contemplating the nature of the self Politics Prime ministers Country residences Ignoring the voice in your head Things to consider when listening: What would happen if a world leader legitimately went mad - would we find out or would it be covered up? Would you still trust your own memories if everyone around you was discrediting them? Who is that voice inside your head - is it you? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
An atheist wakes up in heaven. Philosophy - Comedy - Technology I Am is an original short story by Doe Wilmann If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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 A History of the World in Ten and a Half Chapters by Julian Barnes 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 The afterlife Simulations Religion Contemplating the meaning of life Any form of philosophical enquiry Episode #12 of this podcast Episode #13 of this podcast Things to consider when listening: What happens after you die? What if you're wrong? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
A writer is slightly concerned about the most recent episode of his short story podcast. He shares these concerns with a plumber and is surprised by his response. Comedy - Philosophy - Plumbing If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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 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 #12 of this podcast Speaking/listening to plumbers Things to consider when listening: Do you ever wonder if you're the only person who truly exists? How do you know other people are having an experience given that you have no way of accessing this experience? Is it possible that the world is a simulation? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
When an egotistical writer dies, he wakes up to discover his entire life was a simulation. Fake World, Equal World is an original short story by Doe Wilmann Sc-fi - Philosophy - Technology If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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 Philip K Dick Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction Artificial intelligence The afterlife Simulations Narcissism Things to consider when listening: Do you ever wonder if you're the only person who truly exists? How do you know other people are having an experience given that you have no way of accessing this experience? Is it possible that the world is a simulation? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with?
When a play is disrupted by protests, it does wonders for ticket sales. Protest at the Theatre is an original short story by Doe Wilmann Comedy - Theatre - Corruption If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Tom Sharpe PG Wodehouse Fawlty Towers Episode 4 of this podcast Theatre Funding Protests Plays about hairdressing Things to consider when listening: Is it wrong for theatre companies to take funding from companies they deem immoral? Is it ok for a protest group to disrupt a theatrical performance? Are some protests more likely to backfire than succeed? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
On the verge of becoming a grandparent for the first time, Irene reflects on her relationship with her husband aka ‘Plonker'. Plonker is an original short story by Doe Wilmann Dramatic Monologue - Psychological - Relationships If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Dramatic Monologues Fiction that makes you think Psychological fiction The apparent unfairness of life Concorde Hospitals Grandchildren UB40 Hugh Laurie Gordon Ramsay Episode 5 of this Podcast Things to consider when listening: Does life really pass quickly or is this just our memories playing tricks on us? Are memories a sufficient consolation for ageing? When you're doing something fun, what matters more: the activity or the person/s you're doing it with? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? (Why did I used persons in the question before last and people in the last one?) 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: Performed by Mary Tillett Recorded and edited by Sebastian Brown 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) 2023
A writer from 2043 laments being replaced by the AI chat bot ChatGPT. But are there some upsides? Consuming Content is an original short story by Doe Wilmann Sc-fi - Philosophy - Technology If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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 Philip K Dick Fiction that makes you think Philosophical fiction Speculative fiction ChatGPT Artificial intelligence Considering Creativity The idea of writers being replaced Things to consider when listening: Do you need to produce the art in order for it to belong to you? Where does creativity come from? Will AI make humans more creative or less? Does everyone have a form of creative genius hidden within? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
On the day the UK government tests out its new emergency alerts system, there are some unexpected consequences for writer Alvin Rikard (first seen in ep4) and prisoner-in-his-own-home Kevin (first seen in ep1). A Fantastic Government Initiative is an original short story by Doe Wilmann Comedy - Farce - Relationships If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Tom Sharpe PG Wodehouse Fawlty Towers Fiction inspired by true events Contemplating the nature of the self Complaining about your partner Emergency alerts Government initiatives Ignoring the voice in your head Things to consider when listening: Is it pointless having a wide audience if they won't remember what you've written? Would you rather produce beautiful art for a small audience or forgettable art for a large one? Would an incoming ballistic missile change how you felt towards those around you? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
The person who wakes up in Mike's body isn't Mike. He or she has swapped bodies with Mike overnight and now they need to swap back. The trouble is, Mike's body includes Mike's mind, which means they have all of Mike's thoughts and all of Mike's memories too, and none of their own. How can you get back to your true self if you don't know who or what that is? My True Self is an original short story by Doe Wilmann Absurdist - Comedy - Philosophy If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected The Fly Non duality Albert Camus René Descartes Fiction that makes you think Psychological fiction Philosophical fiction Contemplating the nature of the self Freaky Friday Being John Malkovich The Change-Up Body Swap stories Skiving work Things to consider when listening: Who/what is your true self? If you were to swap bodies and minds with another person, would you still be you? But don't you have an almost entirely different body and mind than you did when you were a child? What do you mean by ‘you'? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with?
After sixteen years working in a bank, Emma still loves her job and still loves serving her customers. You might think this is great. But I'm the voice in Emma's head and, for me, it's a living nightmare. Your Opinion Matters is an original short story by Doe Wilmann Comedy - Suspense - Psychological If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Dramatic Monologues Fiction that makes you think Psychological fiction Contemplating the nature of the self Banks ‘I Got You Babe' by Sonny and Cher Episode 1 of this podcast Good customer service Ignoring the voice in your head Things to consider when listening: Who is that voice in your head who makes you do things you don't want to do? Can a mundane job be enjoyable if you approach it with the right attitude? Do you prefer to stand in line or sit and wait? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: 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) 2023
Scared that his whole life might pass him by, Edward devises a trick to help him appreciate his youth. Silly Old Trick - an original short story by Doe Wilmann, performed by Maison Sawyer Psychological - Suspense - Drama If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Dramatic Monologues Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman Fiction that makes you think Psychological fiction Contemplating the nature of the self Tricks Anaglypta wallpaper Shortbread biscuits Things to consider when listening: Does life really pass in the blink of an eye? Are memories a sufficient consolation for ageing? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? 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. And if you're a writer, maybe this will inspire you to take on a similar challenge yourself. In which case, let me know about it via email. doewilmann @ outlook.com For writing tips and advice, follow me on TikTok (@piecesofdoe) I also have an Instagram (@meaninglessproblems) and Twitter (@piecesofdoe) account but I can't promise I'll use them. Website: Piecesofdoe.com or Meaninglessproblems.com Thanks for listening Credits: Written by Doe Wilmann Performed by Maison Sawyer Recorded & Edited by Sebastian Brown 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) 2023
When Alvin Rikard says he's writing a play about hairdressing, his best friend's wife Natalia invites him to visit her salon. Alvin is delighted to accept. But are his motives entirely professional? About Hairdressing is an original short story by Doe Wilmann Comedy - Theatre - Sexual Tension If you'd like to read the script of this episode 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: Noel Coward PG Wodehouse Tom Sharpe Silly short stories Haircuts Salons Hairdressers from Poland Things to consider when listening: Is Alvin doing anything wrong? Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? (I'll be honest, it's not the deepest of episodes so there's not too much to think about here) Do you know any decent hairdressers? What's the highest number of people you can share this podcast with? Credits: 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) 2023
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