Kenny finds church to be a mystical experience - but not for the reasons you might expect.

Something to consider when reading/listening:

Is there a single truth that connects religions, psychedelic experiences, and near enough every story ever told?

Come and see my new play - While We Wait - on at Arches Lane Theatre 3rd-7th March 2026. Tickets here: https://buytickets.at/waitwithme/1962304

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Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman

Philosophical fiction

Speculative fiction

Church

Drugs

Nuns

Contemplating the meaning of life

Any form of philosophical enquiry

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Meaninglessproblems.com & Loveyourwork.uk

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) 2026

A new technology makes it possible for a mother and father to forgive their son’s killer. Should they use it?

Something to consider when reading/listening:

Given the possibility to let it go, can it ever be right to hold on to hatred?

You might enjoy this episode if you like:

Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman

Fiction that makes you think

Philosophical fiction

Speculative fiction

Happiness

Political debates

Vegetarian shepherd’s pie

Contemplating the meaning of life

Any form of philosophical enquiry

Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.

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Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig@loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)

Websites:

Meaninglessproblems.com & Loveyourwork.uk

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

For ten years, Eric has cared for his vegetative state brother with no hope he’ll ever recover. A scientific breakthrough changes everything.

Something to consider when reading/listening:

Would you accept a blissful inner life if it meant no interaction with the outside world?

You might enjoy this episode if you like:

Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman

Fiction that makes you think

Philosophical fiction

Speculative fiction

Shoes

Ventilators

Contemplating the meaning of life

Any form of philosophical enquiry

Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.

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Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig @loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)

Websites:

Meaninglessproblems.com & Loveyourwork.uk

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

Sylvia’s understanding of reality is shaken by an encounter with her dressing gown cord, a padlock and a snake.

Something to consider when reading/listening:

Can evolutionary psychology fully explain human behaviour or is there something deeper at play?

You might enjoy this episode if you like:

Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman

Fiction that makes you think

Philosophical fiction

Speculative fiction

Sheds

Snakes

Dressing gown cords

Contemplating the meaning of life

Any form of philosophical enquiry

Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.

And you can join the mailing list here: meaninglessproblems.substack.com

Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig@loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)

Websites:

Meaninglessproblems.com & Loveyourwork.uk

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

A new technology turns every human being into a super genius, ushering in heaven on earth. There’s just one problem: it doesn’t work in Liverpool.

Something to consider when reading/listening:

If it’s possible to use technology to increase our intellectual and emotional intelligence, does this destroy the idea that certain people are ‘good’ and others are ‘bad’?

You might enjoy this episode if you like:

Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman

Fiction that makes you think

Philosophical fiction

Speculative fiction

John Wyndham

Liverpool

Brains

Contemplating the meaning of life

Any form of philosophical enquiry

Thank you to Ryan Hurst for performing the episode. Ryan is a British actor, born in Liverpool. He attended Formby High School and was a member of the Manchester Youth Theatre, English National Ballet and National Youth Theatre. Ryan trained at Rose Bruford College and has over 30 years experience in the arts industry: theatre (classical and contemporary), film and TV (domestic and international), and directing. His UK TV credits include roles in 'Casualty', 'Brookside', 'Emmerdale' and 'City Central'. Ryan gained international recognition starring as the lead role of James Steven Dyer in the acclaimed award winning Polish drama series 'Londynczycy' (Londoners). Ryan has recently returned to acting following a life changing cycling accident and is working on a number of theatre and TV projects.

Ryan’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6620532/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.

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Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig@loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)

Websites:

Meaninglessproblems.com & Loveyourwork.uk

Credits:

Written by Doe Wilmann

Performed by Ryan Hurst

Thanks to Ryan Hurst 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

What happens when every married woman on earth wakes up with the desire to divorce her husband?

Something to consider when reading/listening:

Where do your desires come from?

You might enjoy this episode if you like:

Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman

Fiction that makes you think

Philosophical fiction

Speculative fiction

John Wyndham

Spur of the moment decisions

Marriages

Divorces

Talking about free will

Contemplating the meaning of life

Any form of philosophical enquiry

Thank you to Kirsten Callaghan for performing the episode. Kirsten is an actor, writer and musician best known for playing the lead role in award-winning feature film Vindication Swim which is currently available on Prime Video. You can follow Kirsten on Instagram at kirstenscallaghan

Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.

And you can join the mailing list here: meaninglessproblems.substack.com

Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig@loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)

Website:

Meaninglessproblems.com / Loveyourwork.uk

Credits:

Written by Doe Wilmann

Performed by Kirsten Callaghan and Doe Wilmann

Thanks to Katie Empett and Kirsten Callaghan 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

He’s given his daughter an imaginary friend and she’s become quite attached. Does this make him a bad dad?

Something to consider when reading/listening:

Do you think there’s any harm in kids having an imaginary friend?

You might enjoy this episode if you like:

Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman

Fiction that makes you think

Philosophical fiction

Speculative fiction

Imaginary friends

Kids

Swings

Roundabouts

Contemplating the meaning of life

Any form of philosophical enquiry

Thanks very much for listening!

Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig@loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)

Website:

Meaninglessproblems.com / Loveyourwork.uk

Credits:

Written and performed by Doe Wilmann

Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.

Artwork by Katie Empett

Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.

A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.

Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann

(C) 2025

Jerry’s new boyfriend appears to be perfect in every way. But he has a dark secret at the bottom of his garden.

Something to consider when reading/listening:

Can an argument be logically correct but still ultimately wrong?

You might enjoy this episode if you like:

Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman

Fiction that makes you think

Philosophical fiction

Speculative fiction

Carl Jung

Cows

Sheds

Veganism

Morality

Contemplating the meaning of life

Any form of philosophical enquiry

Thanks very much for listening!

Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig@loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)

Website:

Meaninglessproblems.com / Loveyourwork.uk

Credits:

Written and performed by Doe Wilmann

Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.

Artwork by Katie Empett

Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.

A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.

Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann

(C) 2025