

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much
Wellness Loud
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
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Aug 4, 2025 • 31min
The Village Green Walking Tour
This week, we explore the people, places, and history of the Village Green.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 39min
A Hot Summer Day, Spent Three Ways
Join us for three summertime adventures in the Village.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 36min
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 the windows as we visit The Turnaround; we’ll look out at the lighthouses and creep close to the shore to listen to the water lap at the rocks. Finally, we’ll follow the call of a summer evening out to the park where a memory, long forgotten, arises in Someplace Only We Know.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 40min
Rain Clouds, Butterflies, and Lightning Bugs
Original Episodes:
"Heirloom" Season 12, Episode 6
"The Village Races" Season 14, Episode 13
"Fireflies On a Summer Night" Season 3, Episode 11
Radiolab Firefly episode
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Jul 7, 2025 • 31min
The Neighborhood Walking Tour
We're back! Let’s take a walk in our Village Neighborhood!
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Jun 23, 2025 • 36min
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 down, take some deep breaths, and reset by arriving Early to Yoga.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 32min
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 porch, as the storm rolls in. Finally, in Hummingbird, after a good night’s sleep, we’ll step outside with a glass of iced coffee and meet the morning and any visitors coming to breakfast from the flowers.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 38min
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. Finally we’ll slow down, take some deep breaths and reset by arriving Early to Yoga.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 30min
The Inn Walking Tour, Part 2
Let’s continue our visit of the Inn together!
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May 26, 2025 • 36min
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 front steps.
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