Where everyday life is full of glimmers of ordinary magic
Stories from the Village
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.
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Spectator Stories (Encore)
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.
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.
Silence and Sunflowers
Slip away to a quiet cabin retreat, where jasmine tea and a monarch set the tone for stillness. Then wander a village garden tour, from an old school seed library to rooftop views and a sunken fountain—celebrating gentleness and ordinary magic.
The Beginning of a Love Story (Encore)
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.
All-Animal Edition!
These gentle tales celebrate the quiet joy animals bring into our lives.
The Village Green Walking Tour
This week we explore the people, places, and history of the Village Green.
A Hot Summer Day, Spent Three Ways
Join us for three summertime adventures in the Village.
Pasta, The River, and a Sunken Garden (Encore)
Our stories today lean into the romance and sentimental feelings of the summer.
Rain Clouds, Butterflies, and Lightning Bugs
A trio of cozy stories filled with gardens, friendly races, and summer nights lit by fireflies.
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.
Wind, Rain, and Hummingbirds (Encore)
Our stories today celebrate some of the joys of being outside in the changing weather of the summer.
Spending Time, In the Early Summer
Our stories today take us through some ways folks in the Village are spending their days and evenings in the early summer.
Daydreams Dances and Books (Encore)
Our stories today are about the joy of imagination and the creative ways people can add magic into life.
Fresh Grass, Piano Keys, & Ships
Our stories today take us into some rich sensory experiences in the first bloom of spring.
Old Houses, Walks & Gardens (Encore)
Our stories today highlight some of the loveliest, simple pleasures of the spring.