Stories from the Village of Nothing Much

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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 people are kind and simple things are enjoyed.

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Holiday Walking Tour Dec 01, 2025

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End of Autumn Joy Nov 24, 2025

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Cabin Stories (Encore) Nov 17, 2025

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Originally Presented as Episode 45

Our stories today are tales about a small A-frame cabin deep in the woods. We’ll visit it as fallen leaves gather in piles around the garden, then further into autumn when chill rain begins to fall, and finally a winter visit with the first deep snow of the season. We’ll spark a fire in the grate, choose a jigsaw puzzle from the stack in the closet, eat well, and sleep deep.

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The Great Indoors Nov 10, 2025

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The Train Station and Bakery Walking Tour Nov 03, 2025

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Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: ⁠https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens ⁠🎟️

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All Hallows' Eve in the Village Oct 27, 2025

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Sycamore and the Gravestones, Parts 1 - 3 (Encore) Oct 20, 2025

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Originally presented as Episode 45, October 28, 2024

Our stories today take us into the warm Curios Shop on a chilly day, out to the Inn to investigate a dark knot in a tall tree in the side yard, and through the iron gate at the graveyard to read the names on the stones. We’ll sip tea, consider our dreams, find friends, and mend what is broken in Sycamore and the Gravestones parts 1, 2, & 3.

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Autumn Pleasures Oct 13, 2025

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Spooky Season Walking Tour Oct 06, 2025

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Spectator Stories (Encore) Sep 15, 2025

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Originally presented as Episode 38, September 9, 2024

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. First, we’ll stroll down to the park and toss a blanket over the grass, where we can listen to the crack of the bat as the inning passes in At the Diamond. Then we’ll button up a flannel shirt, stop for a cup of hot cider, and climb to the top section in In the Bleachers. Finally, we’ll settle in on the patio, around the bonfire as it snaps and crackles, and wait for the clouds to clear in Harvest Moon.

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