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.
Episodes
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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July 14, 2025 • 40 mins
Original Episodes:
"Heirloom" Season 12, Episode 6
"The Village Races" Season 14, Episode 13
"Fireflies On a Summer Night" Season 3, Episode 11
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July 7, 2025 • 31 mins
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June 22, 2025 • 35 mins
Our stories today take us through some ways folks in the Village are spending their days and evenings in the early summer. We’ll start by laying the table under the string lights in the garden and pulling up chairs with friends in The Dinner Bell. Then we’ll see where the night takes us, from the park to the lot on the edge of town, with bubbles and blankets in at The Drive-In. Finally, we’ll slow down, take some deep breaths, and ...
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June 16, 2025 • 31 mins
Originally presented as Episode 26, June 10, 2024
Our stories today celebrate some of the joys of being outside in the changing weather of the summer. First in Wind and Wildflowers, we’ll hike the trail behind the house, listen for woodpeckers, and watch the grasses sway in the wind. Then in Rain and Shine, we’ll finish up some work in the garden, take a long hot shower, and eat dinner on the porch, as the storm rolls in. Finall...
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June 9, 2025 • 38 mins
Our stories today take us through some ways folks in the Village are spending their days and evening in the early summer. We’ll start by laying the table under the string lights in the garden and pulling up chairs with friends in The Dinner Bell. Then we’ll see where the night takes us, from the blanket in the part to the lot on the edge of town, with bubbles and blankets in At The Drive-In. Finally we’ll slow down, take some deep ...
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June 2, 2025 • 30 mins
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May 26, 2025 • 35 mins
Our stories today carry us into downtown Nothing Much. We’ll start at The Hardware Store, where we’ll gather a few needful things and listen in on the local gossip. Then we’ll head to The Bicycle Shop to watch a dream become a living and strap on a helmet before the big ride. Finally we’ll stroll down to the farmer’s market for Flower Day to browse the sidewalk sales and pick out blooms for the front steps.
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May 19, 2025 • 31 mins
Our stories today are about the joy of imagination and the creative ways people can add magic into life. We’ll start with a cup of coffee and some time at the window in Daydreamer. Then we’ll stroll through downtown as warm weather brings villagers out to play in A Dance in the Park. Finally, we’ll step into the school gymnasium to pick out some new reads for the summer in Book Fair.
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May 12, 2025 • 34 mins
Our stories today start with Road Trip, we’ll pack the car, roll down the windows, and head out on an adventure that includes small town stops, naps in the passenger seat, and most importantly, sandwiches. Then we’ll arrive at the cottage and spend a week swimming in the lake, riding bikes, and napping in lounge chairs in The Canoe. Finally, we’ll spend a few minutes in a favorite place reflecting on some small but important bit of...
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May 5, 2025 • 28 mins
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April 28, 2025 • 40 mins
Our stories today take us into some rich sensory experiences in the first bloom of spring. We’ll start with The First Mow of the Year, pushing open the garage door and finding a pair of garden gloves to get a day in the yard started. Then we’ll hear Piano Lessons, where we’ll dust down the upright and find a new piece to play. Finally, we’re off to the cottage to watch ships on the river, pedal our bikes along the dusty back roads,...
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April 21, 2025 • 28 mins
Originally presented April 15, 2024 as Episode 19
Our stories today highlight some of the loveliest simple pleasures of the spring. A walk, a road trip, a day in the garden. We’ll start with one of my all-time favorite stories and one that inspired me to write a whole book (coming soon!). It’s called Old Houses and if you’ve ever walked through a neighborhood and wondered about the stories of the houses you see, the people who hav...
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April 14, 2025 • 39 mins
Our stories today take us through the blooms and births of spring. We’ll start with Mother
Nature, visiting the daffodils on the front porch and the lemons on the counter, and finding a
through line that connects us all. Then, meet New Friends at Weathervane Farm, where baby
animals are wobbling about in the fresh hay, and the air is full of sunshine and birdsong. Finally,
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April 7, 2025 • 29 mins
Come for a walk through downtown Nothing Much with me today. We’ll start at the
Bakery, then head down to the Stationery Shop. I have a few special spots to show you along the way, and we may even discover a shop few villagers have ever stepped into.
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March 24, 2025 • 38 mins
Our stories today invite you out into the fine spring weather for a bit of fresh air and adventuring. We’ll start with a two-parter, called Mudlarking on the River. We will step out on the banks, hunt for a few treasures, and let our imagination run wild. From there, we’ll head up On the Rooftop to survey the village from above, we’ll smell folks lighting up their charcoal grills for the first time this year and enjoy the longer da...
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March 17, 2025 • 34 mins
Our stories today unite some of the most popular characters in the Village of Nothing
Much, the Innkeeper, with Marmalade and her furry brothers Crumb and Birdie. This three-story series looks in on this quartet, playing together in the Inn while the animals' parents are off
on a vacation. There are naps by the fire, toys tossed through long corridors, and snacks eaten
from fancy dishes in the library.
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March 10, 2025 • 29 mins
Originally aired March 18th, 2024 as Episode 15
Our stories today revel in the feeling of freshness that comes with Spring. We’ll start with a plan to reset for the equinox with a drive to see the sun come up in Begin Again. Then we’ll pack away the mittens and snow boots and reclaim a calm and orderly space with some spring cleaning in First This, Then That. Finally, we’ll daydream about journeys and rain storms and the quiet mag...
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March 3, 2025 • 38 mins
Our stories today indulge us in some simple springtime pleasures. We’ll start with Sunrise at the Cabin, with coffee in our cup, and a dog by our side. Then we’ll tackle a bit of spring cleaning as we empty the shelves, wipe them down and restock them with favorite treats and staples in The Pantry. Finally, we’ll straddle the edge of the season as March makes up her mind in In Like a Lamb.
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February 24, 2025 • 37 mins
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