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Caught in the Rain Aug 03, 2026

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Our story tonight is called Caught in the Rain, and it’s a story about a boat ride as the summer winds down. It’s also about horseshoes and fresh, clean beach towels, the quiet rocking of the waves, the space between dreams and awareness, and the rush of cool air and dim light that comes with a summer storm.

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The Turnaround (Encore) Jul 30, 2026

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Originally Aired: July 26th, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 2)

Our story tonight is called The Turnaround, and it’s a story about a trip down a gravel road on a summer day. It’s also about bulrushes and bonfires, family stories, and coming back to a place you know well.

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Off the Beaten Path Jul 27, 2026

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Our story tonight is called Off the Beaten Path, and it’s a story about a bit of summer adventuring and the delight of coming across something you never knew was there. It’s also about stalks of lavender and a copper still in a field, turkeys and treehouses, and taking a road that leads somewhere new.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Marine Mammal Care Center, inspiring ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, education, and research

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Beach Walk (Encore) Jul 23, 2026

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Originally presented as Episode 8 of Season 10 (July 25, 2022)

Our story tonight is called Beach Walk, and it’s a story about meeting the morning light where the water meets the land. It’s also about the first step into the cool water, a dog chasing a stick into the waves, and a beach towel laid out neatly in the sand. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH #oneskinpod

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WNMH Jul 20, 2026

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Our story tonight is called WNMH, and it’s a story about a Saturday morning broadcast from the radio station in downtown Nothing Much. It’s also about the community calendar and cinnamon buns, still warm at the bakery. A blinking light on the sound board, a bouquet of flowers for someone special, and an ordinary morning that feels just right. For bonus enjoyment, I recommend you think of the character telling this story as our own Bob Wittersheim.

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We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Animal Farm Foundation's Pet Pantry Project. Collaborating with existing food pantries, to help folks access essentials for every family member in one place.

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Sidewalk Chalk (Encore) Jul 16, 2026

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Originally aired July 28, 2025 (Season 16, Episode 8)

Our story tonight is called Sidewalk Chalk, and it’s a story about a journey through the park on a bright day. It’s also about a cold drink from the coffee shop, a frog blinking from a pond, Alice and the Caterpillar, birch trees and drawings on the sidewalk, and paying more attention when small happy moments wash over you.

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On the Street Where You Live - Intro & Chapter 1 Jul 15, 2026

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Enjoy this sneak peek into Kathryn’s new cozy audiobook, On the Street Where You Live, out on July 28th. Preorder now here.

Copyright © 2026 by Kathryn Nicolai. Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio read by Kathryn Nicolai, Javier Munoz, Mara Wilson, Alma Cuervo, Holter Graham, Danny Burstein, Natalie Naudus, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Patti Murin, from the audiobook On the Street Where You Live by Kathryn Nicolai, published by Simon & Schuster Audio, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Used with permission from Simon & Schuster, LLC.

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Slightly More Happens - July Journeys Jul 13, 2026

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Our stories tonight treat us to many sunny moments in and around the Inn. They are stories about a stately home at the end of a long drive, a lake shimmering as rowboats glide across it, coffee cake and names in a ledger and a place to rest and enjoy some of the sweetest days of summer.

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We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠Amma Center of Michigan⁠. Helping people meet each of their five basic needs — food, shelter, education, healthcare and livelihood — wherever and whenever possible.

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In the Map Room (Encore) Jul 09, 2026

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Originally aired July 7, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 1)

Our story tonight is called In the Map Room, and it’s a story about the pleasures of looking at the world drawn out on paper. It’s also about a gasp of koi fish in a pond, a bike ride that leads somewhere surprising, and the view from the upper room of an old house.

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Out and Back Jul 06, 2026

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Our story tonight is called Out and Back, and it’s a story about a calm way to cap a long summer day. It’s also about hickory trees and fresh hay in the field, katydids and kickstands, and letting your senses fill with the sights and sounds around you, being here while here is happening.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠Wishbone Pet Rescue⁠ in Douglas, Michigan. They work to protect, shelter, and rehome animals in need.

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