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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

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Flowers & Vegetables

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/05/06

Our stories today wind through sunny spring days. We’ll start with a trip into the country, a visit with someone dear, and some good advice from The Asparagus Patch. Then, we’ll roll up our sleeves and join in on a neighborhood effort in Spring Cleanup. Finally, we’ll let a memory lead us down a gravel drive, carry clippers into the field, and dream of ways to spread a bit of sunshine in the Tulip Farm. Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favourites with the Nothing Much Happens

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26:59

The Lady in the Painting

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/04/29

Our stories today follow two women, one as she learns new things and the other as she resides in a frame, looking over one shoulder, with a book in her hands. We’ll start with the exciting arrival of the community ed catalogue in Back to School. Then we’ll step into the studio to clear away years of dust and soot in Restoration. Finally, we’ll apply the finishing coat of varnish and consider all we have learned along the way in the Lady in the Painting.Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long

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25:55

Old Houses, Walks & Gardens

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/04/15

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 have lived there, it is for you. Then we’ll load up the car and head out to The Hideaway for some time at the Cabin

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28:15

Dog Walks & Donkey Treats

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/04/08

Our Stories today, as promised are about animals. We are continuing Crumb and Marmalade’s stories, if you missed their first episode, go back in the feed to the one called Marmalade and Crumb, then come back here. We’ll start with Crumb Comes Home, and see how his first few month after being adopted went, spoiler alert: they went great! Then we’ll clip on his leash and head out in Dog Walk, to sniff the spring scents and enjoy the sunshine. Finally we’ll meet the rescue animals over at the farm

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27:02

Umbrellas Open Doors and Fresh Baked Bread

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/04/01

Our Stories today bring together some favorite rites of Spring, splashing through puddles, opening the doors and letting the fresh air in and tasting the flavors of the new season. We’ll start with a stroll downtown with an umbrella by our side in April Showers. Then we’ll start the spring cleaning and make plans for the garden beds in The Front Door and the Back Door. Finally, we will flip the open sign and get ready for a busy Saturday In the Bakery.Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long

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30:11

Marmalade & Crumb

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/03/25

Our stories today are about family coming together, one member at a time, as they’re found and recognized. We’ll start by following some tiny paw prints in the snow, digging through the cupboard to find food dishes and stoking the fire for any wandering visitors in need of some warmth in Lost and Found. Then we’ll watch the spring arrive, forsythia blooms and branches full of birds as we get to know each other in Toast and Marmalade. And finally, we’ll flip through the pages of the Village

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27:20

Early Spring in the Village

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/03/18

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 magic of the natural world in Touchstone.Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now, as well as ad-free

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26:10

Memories, Tea & Flowers

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/03/11

Our stories today walk through memories of people and places that shape us as we grow up, and the small acts that fill our cup, literally and metaphorically. We’ll start in The Teashop, remembering the moment of finding your people in adolescence, we’ll drink a cup of matcha and say hello to a kitty with a crooked tail. Then we’ll open the Jewelry Box and remember when its green velvet lining was first laid in, we’ll stop for a muffin from the corner store and watch the geese kicking through the

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28:29

Winter To Spring

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/03/04

Our stories today are set on the edge of winter when you might need a bit more light and encouragement to get through to Spring. We’ll dip into some sweet nostalgia and warm blankets in Keepsake. Then we’ll venture out in Fog and Light, where a few stops downtown and the scent of orchids help lift a heavy heart. Finally, we’ll gather with friends in Supper Club and tie on an apron to share in family recipes and the simple joy of home-cooked food.Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes

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28:33

Stories to Lift You Up Til Spring

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/02/26

Our stories today are set on the edge of winter when you might need a bit more light and encouragement to get through to Spring. We’ll dip into some sweet nostalgia and warm blankets in Keepsake. Then we’ll venture out in Fog and Light, where a few stops downtown and the scent of orchids help lift a heavy heart. Finally, we’ll gather with friends in Supper Club and tie on an apron to share in family recipes and the simple joy of home-cooked food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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28:43

Soup, Coffee & a Show

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/02/19

Today's stories look at projects and practices that can make us feel awake, alive, and connected. We’ll start with All Day, At Home, a story about quiet reflection and delicious food. Then, we’ll head to the Theatre on Opening Night to leave flowers in the green room and walk through the wings before the show. Finally, we’ll stop in for a hot drink in People Watching at the Coffee Shop and listen to the conversations at the tables around us before we step back into the snow.See

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27:48

A Little Romance

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/02/12

Our stories today all hold a seed of love and romance for the villagers of Nothing Much. We’ll start with our title story, on a walk downtown as the not-quite spring sunshine warms hearts and faces. We’ll find a photo hiding in the back of a wallet and initials carved into a bench that has a story to tell. Next, we’ll build up a bit of courage and travel to the flower shop downtown. We’ll pick our a bouquet and have it wrapped up with a satin ribbon in Hearts and Flowers. Last, we’ll reminisce about

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25:53

Snowfall at the Bakery

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/02/05

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.Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel

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Midwinter Rituals and a Bit of Spring

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/01/29

Our stories today are about mid-winter, the moments in it when we might need something to push us along till spring. We’ll settle our minds by doing something simple with great care in Little Rituals. Then we’ll step out into the sunshine and watch the icicles dripping from the eaves in A Break in the Weather. Finally, we’ll wrap up in a fluffy robe and head out to the sauna, soak up the heat, and make a New Year’s wish in Shooting Stars. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as

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29:20

Fresh Start Stories

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/01/22

Our stories today celebrate the winter and the fresh start of a new year. We’ll head downtown to peruse the stationary shop for supplies in A New Leaf, then bundle up for a long walk through the woods in All the Way Around the Lake, and finally, we’ll clear off the dining room table and pass around the snacks and decks of cards in Game Night. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH

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27:06

Cozy Stories For Cold Days

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/01/15

Our stories today take us out to the big house on the edge of town where a bench is waiting in a sunny spot to help you recharge your battery in The Solarium, then to a snug apartment with big windows that look all the way out to the park where the kettle is just about to boil in Cold Snap and Crosswords. Finally we’ll sit in the quiet of the yoga room for a bit, noticing the sounds of the present in Breathe in, Breathe out. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as

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27:08

Winter Getaway

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/01/08

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 prepare a simple bowl of something warm and comforting to share in their kitchen. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and

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27:42

Stories for the New Year

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2024/01/01

Our stories today start with a of couple friends, thinking back on what they’ve shared in the past year and an idea for a way to start the next one in Over the Fence. Then early on New Year’s Day, they’re joined by a few others around the bonfire as the sun comes up, to share a cup of kindness in Auld Lang Syne. Finally, in Clean Slate, we’ll stake out a room of one’s own and fill it with things that are useful or beautiful or both. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now, as well

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26:29

Holidays in the City, on the Farm, and at Home

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2023/12/25

Our stories today honor some holiday traditions, new and old, starting with City Sidewalks, where we will meet up with friends for a merry evening downtown. Next we travel out to the country and visit Weathervane Farm and their barn full of rescued goats and donkeys. Finally, we’ll settle in front of the Christmas tree early on Christmas Eve and think of those dear to us, on their way near to us. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of

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27:25

Snow, Model Trains, & Joy

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much ·

2023/12/18

Our stories today celebrate some of the special experiences to be had as the weather turns cold and the flakes begin to fall. We’ll start with Snowed in, and spend a lazy morning making waffles and watching the landscape transform. Then we’ll bundle up and head into town to see a magical display and enjoy some fresh popcorn in Model Trains and Make Believe. Finally, we’ll spread some cheer through the neighborhood and enjoy the twinkle lights along the way in Comfort and Joy. Visit

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