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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Cottage and Cabin
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Weathervane Farm Walking Tour
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Daydreams, Dances, and Books (Encore)
Originally aired March 13, 2024 (Episode 22)
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Books and Bees
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Towpath and Labyrinth Walking Tour
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Dreamy Destinations
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The Lady in the Painting (Encore)
Originally aired April 29, 2024 (Episode 20)
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Colors, Cleaning, and Cats
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Community Garden Walking Tour
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Rest and Relaxation
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Sunrise and Spring Days (Encore)
Originally aired March 3, 2025 (Episode 63)
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 Marc
A Breath of Fresh Air
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Theater Walking Tour
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Glimmers of Magic
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A Little Romance (Encore)
Originally aired February 12, 2024, as Episode 10
Our stories today all hold a seed of love and romance for the villagers of Nothing Much.
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Valentine's at the Inn
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Valentine Walking Tour
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Deep Winter
If you need to take a break in the cozy world of Nothing Much, I have three wintery stories for you today. ☃️❄️
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Winter Getaway (Encore)
(Originally Presented as Episode 5 on January 7th, 2024.)
Our stories today take us away to a snowy mountainside and a cabin tucked into the trees. We’ll follow the bookseller as she rides the funicular and settles in at her cabin, then treks out to the chalet for tea and stunning views in parts one and two of Winter Getaway. Then, in part three, we’ll let Chef take over the narrative as they p
Small Adventures
Small Adventures lead to Big Joy.
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Say Yes Club Walking Tour
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Ending the Year at 100
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Streetlights, Christmas Trees, and The Inn (Encore)
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 t
A Yuletide Menagerie
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Holiday Walking Tour
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End of Autumn Joy
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Cabin Stories (Encore)
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,
The Great Indoors
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The Train Station and Bakery Walking Tour
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All Hallows' Eve in the Village
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Sycamore and the Gravestones, Parts 1 - 3 (Encore)
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.
Autumn Pleasures
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Spooky Season Walking Tour
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Spectator Stories (Encore)
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 shir
Lavender Farm and Apple Orchard Walking Tour
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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Silence and Sunflowers
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The Beginning of a Love Story (Encore)
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 hous
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The Village Green Walking Tour
This week, we explore the people, places, and history of the Village Green.
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A Hot Summer Day, Spent Three Ways
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Pasta, The River, and a Sunken Garden (Encore)
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 th
Rain Clouds, Butterflies, and Lightning Bugs
Original Episodes:
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The Neighborhood Walking Tour
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The Library and Slow Living
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
Wind, Rain, and Hummingbirds (Encore)
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 p
Spending Time, In the Early Summer
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. Final
The Inn Walking Tour, Part 2
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Downtown Shops
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 fr
Daydreams Dances and Books (Encore)
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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Road Trip
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
The Inn Walking Tour, Part 1
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Fresh Grass, Piano Keys, & Ships
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 ou
Old Houses, Walks & Gardens (Encore)
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
Spring Flora & Fauna
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,
we will drive out to the
Downtown Village Walking Tour, Part 1
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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Warm Weather Magic
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 tim
Marmalade (& Friends) at the Inn
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 lib
Early Spring in the Village (Encore)
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 journey
Sunrise & Spring Days
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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Snowfall at the Bakery (Encore)
Originally aired January 25th, 2024 as Episode 9
Our stories today are from a three-part series called Snowfall at the Bakery, and they follow the Village baker as she readies her neighbors for a snow day. They’re also about a green glove in search of its owner, a secret ingredient in the hot cocoa, a field full of snowmen in the park, dogs and doughnuts, and days to yourself.
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Winter Fun
Our stories today treat us to some time in interesting, fun, and beautiful places. We’ll start at the Village Museum, getting ready for a school bus of kids to come for a visit in Museum Trip. Next, we’ll clip on leashes and dog coats and head out for a walk in the winter sunshine in Muddy Paws. Finally, we’ll visit the paths behind the library, listen for the sound of the creek flowing, and the s
Romanticized Life
Our stories today start out on in the snow, as toboggans whiz past and saucers slip over the slopes. We’ll make snow angels and tromp around in our boots in The Sledding Hill. Then in The Greenhouse, we’ll put on our gardening gloves and clip roses for a big order for the Inn. Finally, we’ll welcome dear friends at the door and light the candles on the table for Sunday Dinner.
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Village Museum Walking Tour
We are doing something a little different with today’s episode, and I hope you dig it. I am going to take you on a little walking tour of a favorite location in the Village on Nothing Much. What? How will that work? Yeah, I don’t know either. We’re going to figure it out together because, yes, the Village of Nothing Much is an imaginary place, a world I built story by story through my bedtime sto
Quiet Winter Kindness
Our stories today are about some of the joys of mid-winter. We’ll start by layering up the
bed to keep the chill out in The Winter Quilt. Then we’ll step out into the fresh air and listen to
some birdsong as icicles drip in Winter Views. Finally we’ll let one good turn lead to another in a
story about snowy sidewalks and grocery sacks called Pass It On.
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Winter Animal Stories
Our stories today are full of whiskers and wagging tales. We’ll start with a little brown dog as he meets his new family and falls in love in Crumb Comes Home. Then we’ll wrap up tight and head out into the snow to take in the views and the quiet and wish a happy new year to a doe in a pasture. Finally in Sycamore Settles In, we’ll check in the Innkeeper and her new friend as they make up beds, pl
New Year Adventures
Our stories today take us into the new year with three fresh adventures. We’ll start with a simple soup simmering on the stove as the snow begins to fall in Lemongrass and Ginger. Then we’ll tie on our skates and head out to the park for a day in the crisp winter air in The Skating Path. Finally, we’ll board a train for a cross country trip, watch the sun set and daydream about the characters we m
Near & Far Winter Stories
Our stories today take us near and far in the Village of Nothing Much. We’ll start downtown in Mornings at the Coffee Shop, where we’ll fight off the cold with hot drinks and care for our neighbors. Then we’ll travel out to the chalet on the mountain in Fresh Snow for out of doors fun and evening recouping around the fire pit. Finally, we’ll come back to town for an impromptu meal in the diner on
Mistletoe, Ivy, & Pine
Our stories today have us decorating and crafting and enjoying the outdoors. We’ll start with Mistletoe and Marmalade, as the tree goes up, and the animals debate pulling it back down. Then we’ll hear The Holly and the Ivy, where we can step out after the snow has fallen and cut some greenery for handmade gifts. Finally we’ll hear The Tree Farm. We’ll ride the tractor through the fields, and conne
Streetlights, Christmas Trees, & The Inn
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 the Inn, where they
Books, Skates, & Stars
Our stories today tip us into the first holiday tales of the season. We’ll start with Rainy Morning, a story about a good day to stay in bed and finish a good book, as well as looking forward to the next on the to-be-read list once the rain shifts to snow. Then we’ll visit with friends, step out into the fresh air, and risk a fall or two in Skating in the Park. Finally, we’ll pop some popcorn and
Twinkle Lights, Candles, & Hot Drinks (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 1.
Our stories today center around some favorite spots in downtown Nothing Much. The bakery, the tea shop, and the coffee shop. We’ll open the Bakery as the sun is rising, then have a cup of properly made matcha at the tea shop, we’ll go back to bakery to check how the bread is rising and then take an evening stroll over to the coffee shop to people watch and sip s
Thanksgiving Three Ways
Our stories today celebrate Thanksgiving in three different ways. We’ll start with Friendsgiving, rewriting the rules of tradition, and sharing food with a table full of friends as the sweet potato pies cool in the pantry. Then we’ll pack the car and head out in Over the River and Through the Woods. Cousins and dogs, a farmhouse kitchen with a dear aunt waiting to welcome you it. Finally, we’ll bu
Cabin Stories
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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Frost & Found Things
Our stories today take you down a woody trail, into the heart of downtown Nothing Much, and through to the park as the cold fog burns off. We’ll start with The Middle Path, remembering to let movement be a pleasure, and a walk in the brisk air be a reset to the senses. Then we’ll stop to watch the train come into the station, and carry a newly bought bunch of flowers home, in Bells and Whistles. F
Quiet Autumn Stories
Our stories today invite you to slow down and enjoy doing very little. We’ll start with The Joy of Missing Out, where we can climb back into bed after the first cup of coffee is gone and read till our eyes won’t stay open. Then, we’ll stroll to the cafe downtown and sit at the table by the window while we study the menu. And when the rain begins to fall, we’ll be glad we’ve got a Table for One. Fi
Sycamore and the Gravestones, Parts 1 - 3
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.
Scary Stuff HappensBegin Again meditation on First This.
The Curios Circle
Our stories today take you on a journey for some special residents of the Village of Nothing Much. We’ll start in a cozy kitchen, flipping through recipes at the table when a special delivery arrives in Grandmother’s Grimoire. Then, we’ll stop to look at the moon and discover a hidden treasure along a dark street in The Curios Shop. Finally, we’ll set the kettle to boil and drop an extra stick of
Spooky Season
Our stories today treat you, and only maybe a little trick you, at one of the best times of the year. We’ll start with Halloween, in an Old House, listening for the bump in the attic as we toast our pumpkin seeds, and get ready for visitors at the door. Then, we’ll roll up the sleeves on our favorite flannel shirt and head out into the mowed-down hay fields to visit a friend in Scarecrow. Finally,
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