Stories from the Village of Nothing Much
In the Village of Nothing Much, everyday life is full of glimmers of ordinary magic. From the Inn on the Lake to the Farmer’s Market, from the bookshop in downtown to the cabin in the woods, enjoy soothing stories that lean into small pleasures and celebrate community. Based on the enormously popular podcast Nothing Much Happens, these family-friendly stories are an antidote to anxiety and a dose of simple goodness. Listen on your commute, on a walk, or whenever you want to visit a place where people are kind and simple things are enjoyed.
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December 22, 2025 • 38 mins
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December 15, 2025 • 35 mins
Originally presented as Episode 52, December 16, 2024.
Our stories today have us deep into holiday excitement in the Village. We’ll stop by the bookstore in Snow and Streetlights and pursue the shelves, sip some hot cocoa, and smile at the merriment in downtown. Then we’ll unwrap the buildings of the little Christmas village, plugging in their bulbs and arranging them on the tree skirt in Under the Tree. Finally, we’ll head out to...
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December 8, 2025 • 36 mins
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December 1, 2025 • 34 mins
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November 24, 2025 • 39 mins
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November 17, 2025 • 35 mins
Originally Presented as Episode 45
Our stories today are tales about a small A-frame cabin deep in the woods. We’ll visit it as fallen leaves gather in piles around the garden, then further into autumn when chill rain begins to fall, and finally a winter visit with the first deep snow of the season. We’ll spark a fire in the grate, choose a jigsaw puzzle from the stack in the closet, eat well, and sleep deep.
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November 10, 2025 • 39 mins
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November 3, 2025 • 31 mins
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October 27, 2025 • 45 mins
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October 20, 2025 • 39 mins
Originally presented as Episode 45, October 28, 2024
Our stories today take us into the warm Curios Shop on a chilly day, out to the Inn to investigate a dark knot in a tall tree in the side yard, and through the iron gate at the graveyard to read the names on the stones. We’ll sip tea, consider our dreams, find friends, and mend what is broken in Sycamore and the Gravestones parts 1, 2, & 3.
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October 13, 2025 • 34 mins
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October 6, 2025 • 32 mins
Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️
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September 15, 2025 • 36 mins
Originally presented as Episode 38, September 9, 2024
Our stories today highlight some lovely spectator experiences in the Village of Nothing Much. We’ll settle into the joy of stepping back and observing. First, we’ll stroll down to the park and toss a blanket over the grass, where we can listen to the crack of the bat as the inning passes in At the Diamond. Then we’ll button up a flannel shirt, stop for a cup of hot cider, and...
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September 8, 2025 • 35 mins
On this Village walking tour, we’ll wander tree-lined streets, admire charming houses, peek into little free libraries, and meet neighbors with their pups. Along the way, we’ll chase the ice cream truck, stop at blooming gardens, and greet familiar friends like Ladybug, Crumb, Birdie, and Marmalade — ending the evening under a sky of crickets, fireflies, and stars.
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August 25, 2025 • 38 mins
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August 18, 2025 • 36 mins
Originally aired August 19, 2024
Our stories today are part of a larger arc that started with the most popular residents of the Village, Marmalade the Cat, and her little brother, Crumb the Dog. I’d set out to just tell the next part of their story, but found a spark that would eventually lead to love. First comes Raining Cats and Dogs, where we can listen to the thunder, shuffle around the house in the dim, stormy light, and con...
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August 11, 2025 • 41 mins
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August 4, 2025 • 31 mins
This week, we explore the people, places, and history of the Village Green.
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July 28, 2025 • 38 mins
Join us for three summertime adventures in the Village.
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July 21, 2025 • 36 mins
Originally presented as Episode 29, July 8, 2024
Our stories today lean into the romance and sentimental feelings of the summer. We’ll start with In the Kitchen, During a Storm, as the wind picks up and the Pomodoro sauce simmers on the stove. This story, by the way, mentions alcohol, in case that doesn’t work for you and you need to skip it. Then we’ll put the river on our left and roll down the windows as we visit The Turnaroun...
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