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
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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February 17, 2025 • 28 mins
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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February 10, 2025 • 36 mins
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 squirrels in the trees, in The Bridg...
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February 3, 2025 • 36 mins
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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January 27, 2025 • 35 mins
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 story podcast Nothing Much Happens, bu...
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January 20, 2025 • 36 mins
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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January 13, 2025 • 36 mins
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, play in the ballroom and get ready fo...
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January 6, 2025 • 36 mins
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 meet on the way in The Sleeper Car.
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December 30, 2024 • 37 mins
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 the corner in Out to Breakfast.
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December 23, 2024 • 37 mins
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 connect someone who needs something, wit...
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December 16, 2024 • 34 mins
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 are getting ready for a week of gue...
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December 9, 2024 • 34 mins
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 snuggle on the couch as a special b...
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December 2, 2024 • 30 mins
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 something tasty.
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