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Episodes
Sunrise at the Cabin (Encore)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: April 1, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 27) Our story tonight is called Sunrise at the Cabin, and it’s a story about welcoming the...
Spring Recital
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Spring Recital, and it’s a story about a piano waiting in the spotlight at auditorium. It’s also about lesson books an...
At the Tower Mill (Encore)
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: April 24, 2023 (Season 11, Episode 18) Our story tonight is called At the Tower Mill and it’s a story about the sails of a w...
Tiny House
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Tiny House, and it’s a story about a snug, small space to relax in. It’s also about impatiens for the flower bed, sunn...
Dandelions and Mayapples (Encore)
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: May 1, 2023 (Season 11, Episode 19) Our story tonight is called Dandelions and Mayapples, and it’s a story about a trip down...
Color Walk
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Color Walk, and it’s a story about a soft way to move through the world on a spring day. It’s also about a box of cra...
Spring at the Allotment (Encore)
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: April 22, 2019 (Season 3, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called Spring at the Allotment, and it’s a story about setting up a g...
Dogs and Dust Mops
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Dogs and Dust Mops, and it’s a story about some spring cleaning on a warm afternoon. It’s also about an orange kitty i...
The Jewelry Box (Encore)
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: March 23rd, 2020 (Season 5, Episode 6) Our story tonight is called The Jewelry Box. It’s about an heirloom handed down through ...
Rain on the Lake
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Rain on the Lake, and it’s a story about a sudden arrival of drops and dark clouds on a spring afternoon. It’s also ab...
Out Like a Lamb (Encore)
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally presented as Episode 23 of Season 13, March 18, 2024 Our story tonight is called Out Like a Lamb, and it’s a story about the changeabl...
Bike Bus
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Bike Bus, and it’s a story about a joyful ride to school on a spring day. It’s also about a dog enjoying a sunny patch...
Catnap (Encore)
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally presented March 6th, 2023 as Episode 10 of Season 11 Our story tonight is called Catnap and it’s a story about Marmalade the cat and C...
The Willow Tree
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Willow Tree, and it’s a story about the first signs of spring on an open field beside a lake. It’s also about step...
Pillow Forts & Tree Houses (Encore)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally presented March 13th, 2022 as Season 9, Episode 11 Our story tonight is called Pillow Forts and Treehouses and it’s a story about a...
Restoration & The Lady in the Painting
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our stories tonight are called Restoration, and The Lady in the Painting, and they are stories about an inherited treasure, and the tale it has to tel...
Opening Night (Encore)
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Originally Aired: February 27th, 2022 Original: Season 9, Episode 9) Our story tonight is called Opening Night, and it’s a story about the momen...
Valentine's at the Inn, Part 3
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Valentine’s at the Inn, Part Three, and it is the finale of the three-week series of the same name, and also the much-aw...
All Day, At Home (Encore)
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Originally Aired: February 23rd, 2020 Original: Season 5, Episode 4) Our story tonight is called All Day, At Home, and it’s a story about tucki...
Valentine's at the Inn, Part 2
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Valentine’s at the Inn, Part Two, and it continues from last week, a tale of a little romance and a lot of coziness by t...
Hearts & Flowers (Encore)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Originally Aired: February 9th, 2020 Original: Season 5, Episode 3) Our story tonight is called Hearts and Flowers, and it’s a story about show...
Valentine's at the Inn, Part 1
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Valentine’s at the Inn, Part 1, and it is a story about guests arriving on a sunny cold day to the warmth and charm of t...
Your neighborhood cozy bedtime system
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Keepsake (Encore)
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Originally Aired: February 7th, 2021 Original: Season 7, Episode 3) Our story tonight is called Keepsake, and it’s a story about stepping back ...
Little Harmonies
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Little Harmonies, and it’s a story about small bits of ordinary magic that happen everyday. It’s also about new specia...
Winter Views (Encore)
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Originally Aired: January 29th, 2023 Original: Season 11, Episode 5) Our story tonight is called Winter Views, and it’s a story about some diffe...
Sunny Skies
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Sunny Skies, and it’s a story about our little village of Nothing Much, stepping back into the light after a long winte...
The Sleeper Car (Encore)
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Originally Aired: December 31st, 2023 Original: Season 13, Episode 1) Our story tonight is called The Sleeper Car, and it’s a story about a tri...
Snow Day in the Village
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Snow Day in the Village, and it follows up on the recent storm that blew threw Nothing Much. It’s about checking on neig...
Breathe In, Breathe Out (Encore)
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Originally Aired: January 30th, 2022 Original: Season 9, Episode 5) Our story tonight is called Breathe in, Breathe Out, and it’s a story about...
Snowstorm at Weathervane Farm
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Snowstorm at Weathervane Farm, and it’s a story about settling all the animals on the farm into their cozy stalls and pe...
All the Way Around the Lake (Encore)
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: January 11th, 2021 (Season 7, Episode 1) Our story tonight is called All the Way Around the Lake, and it’s a story about a slow w...
Window Weather
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Window Weather, and it’s a story about the deep cold of mid-winter and calm cozy feeling of watching it from your window...
Winter Getaway, Parts 1-3 (Encore)
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: December 25th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 43) Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway, and it tells, from two perspectives, the ta...
Plates and Bowls
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Plates and Bowls, and it’s a story about keeping a promise to yourself after the bustle of the holidays has settled down...
Mornings at the Coffee Shop (Encore)
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: January 1st, 2024 (Season 13, Bonus Episode 1) Our story tonight is called Mornings at the Coffee Shop, and it’s a story about a ...
Crumb Meets Santa
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Crumb meets Santa, and it’s a story about a trip into town on a December afternoon. It’s also about a chew toy in a re...
Comfort & Joy (Encore)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: December 19th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 29) Our story tonight is called Comfort and Joy, and it’s a story about adding light to t...
Merry Much Happens
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our stories tonight have been picked by the team that makes Nothing Much…Happen. They are stories of snowfall and candy canes, train sets and tree f...
City Sidewalks (Encore)
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: December 14th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 12) Our story tonight is called City Sidewalks, and it’s a story about an evening looking ...
Holiday Window at the Bookshop
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Holiday Window at the Bookshop, and it’s a story about clearing out the pumpkins and setting up the twinkle lights on a ...
Snow and Street Lights (Encore)
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: December 4th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 37) Our story tonight is called Snow and Streetlights, and it’s a story about an afternoon...
Out of the Cold
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Out of the Cold, and it’s a story about a windy day and a place to warm up. It’s also about pine boughs and an open wr...
The Day After Thanksgiving (Encore)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: November 26th, 2018 (Season 2, Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Day After Thanksgiving, and it’s a story about enjoying...
Thanksgiving at the Cabin
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at the Cabin, and it’s a story about a walk through the woods with a friend to start the day. It’s also a...
Winter Evening Yoga (Encore)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: November 27th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 35) Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into...
Pie Making
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Pie Making, and it’s a story about an evening at the bakery with ready workstations and clean aprons. It’s also about ...
First Frost (Encore)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: November 15th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 15) Our story tonight is called First Frost and it’s a story about enjoying the sparkle of...
Pies & Pinecones
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Pies and Pinecones, and it’s a story about an upcoming adventure dreamt up in front of a fire. It’s also about a drawi...
Ship In A Bottle (Encore)
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: November 14th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 24) Our story tonight is called Ship in a Bottle, and it’s about a crate of bequests read...
Autumn Sun
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Autumn Sun, and it’s a story about a day at Weathervane Farm, treating the animals to autumnal enrichment. It’s also a...
Trick or Treat (Encore)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: October 24th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 12) Our story tonight is called Trick or Treat, and it’s a story about roaming the streets ...
The Secret Stair
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Secret Stair, and it’s a story about a costume party on Halloween night at the Inn. It’s also about the bonfire do...
Grandmother's Grimoire (Encore)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: October 20th, 2019 (Season 4, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called Grandmother’s Grimoire, and it’s a story about a family he...
All Hallows' Eve at the Inn
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called All Hallows’ Eve at the Inn, and it’s the third in our special Halloween series this year. It’s about the Innkeeper ...
The Pumpkin Farmer (Encore)
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: October 10th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 10) Our story tonight is called The Pumpkin Farmer, and it’s a story about a family traditi...
Crows & Candles
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Crows and Candles, and it is the next in this month’s special Halloween episodes. While it isn’t at all a scary story,...
The Lookout (Encore)
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: October 16th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 20) Our story tonight is called The Lookout, and it’s a story about a hidden place deep in...
Grey Cat & Grimoire
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight starts our month of Halloween stories. It’s called Grey Cat and Grimoire, and it takes us into the cozy curios shop where a scarf ...
The Leaf House (Encore)
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: October 4th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called The Leaf House, and it’s a story about an autumn day spent wo...
September Leaves
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called September Leaves, and it’s a story about some time outside as the wind blows and the acorns fall. It’s also about the ...
Fall Foraging (Encore)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: September 24th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 18) Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging, and it’s a story about the first signs of...
Lightning Glass
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Lightning Glass, and it’s a story about a long beach walk spent looking for something magical after a storm has passed. ...
The Librarian (Encore)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: September 4th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 14) Our story tonight is called The Librarian, and it’s a story about the quiet of the cl...
Thunder & Lightning
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Thunder and Lightning, and it’s a story about slowing down and getting comfortable as the rain comes down. It’s also a...
In The Bleachers (Encore)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: September 20th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 6) Our story tonight is called In the Bleachers, and it’s a story about a game watched on...
New Owners at the Orchard
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called New Owners at the Orchard, and it a story about a beloved spot in the village, getting fresh life as apple season is about...
At The Diamond (Encore)
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: September 5th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 5) Our story tonight is called At the Diamond, and it’s a story about a warm day, stretche...
Chef & Sycamore
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Chef and Sycamore, and it’s the second part of last week’s story called Pickle Season. It’s a story about an afterno...
Retreat (Encore)
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: August 20th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 12) Our story tonight is called Retreat, and it’s a story about some time spent somewhere q...
Pickle Season
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Pickle Season, and it’s a story about a day spent in the kitchen at the Inn, as batch after batch of pickles are made an...
The Main Sail (Encore)
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: August 22nd, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 4) Our story tonight is called The Main Sail, and it’s a story about the end of the summer t...
Backyard Sniffari
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 14, Episode 23 Our story tonight is called Backyard Sniffari, and it’s about an afternoon in the grass with some of our favorite furry frien...
A Midsummer Afternoon's Nap (Encore)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: July 31st, 2022 (Season 10, Bonus Episode 3) Our story tonight is called A Midsummer Afternoon’s Nap, and it’s a story about a ...
Garden Tour, Part 2
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Garden Tour, Part 2, but if you slept through part one, not to worry. Nothing Much Happened in it. This is a story about a...
The Corner Store (Encore)
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: August 28th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 13) Our story tonight is called The Corner Store, and it’s a story about the aisles of the ...
The Old School, or, Garden Tour, Part 1
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Old School, or Garden Tour, Part 1, and it’s a story about the start of a gentle adventure on a brisk, bright day. I...
The Dog Days Of Summer (Encore)
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: August 11th, 2019 (Season 9, Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Dog Days of Summer, and it’s a story about a day with a b...
Beach Day
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Beach Day, and it’s a story about cooling off by the water on a hot summer day. It’s also about watermelon and the slo...
The Turnaround (Encore)
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lightning Bugs at Oxbow Lake
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Lightning Bugs at Oxbow Lake, and it’s a story about an evening spent on soft pine needle paths beside the water. It’s...
In the Map Room (Encore)
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: July 12th, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 1) Our story tonight is called In the Map Room, and it’s a story about the pleasures of looking...
The Village Races
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Village Races, and it’s a story about a group of runners setting out on a bright, sunny morning. It’s also about b...
At The Summer Fair (Encore)
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: July 14th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called “At the Summer Fair,” and it’s a story about a yearly tradi...
When the Streetlights Come On
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called When the Streetlights Come On, and it’s a story about a trip to the mailbox through the last lit moments of the day. It’...
A Letter In An Envelope (Encore)
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: July 28th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 1) Our story tonight is called “A Letter in an Envelope” and it’s a story about the everyda...
Summer Afternoons
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Summer Afternoons, and it’s a story about the possibilities of a special part of the day. It’s also about an empty gin...
The Hardware Store (Encore)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: May 31st, 2020 (Season 5 Episode 11) Our story this week is called “The Hardware Store,” and it's about finding all the right t...
Paddling on the Canal
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Paddling on the Canal, and it’s a story about a quiet morning on the lake. It’s also about dragonflies and water lilie...
Coffee On The Stoop (Encore)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: June 2nd, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 10) Our story tonight is called “Coffee on the Stoop,” and it’s a story about a day devoted ...
Summer at the Library, Part 2
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Summer at the Library, Part 2, and it is a continuation of last week’s story, but you don’t really need to hear part o...
From the Hammock (Encore)
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: June 27th, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called “From the Hammock,” and it’s a story about naps, and wher...
Summer at the Library, Part 1
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Summer at the Library. It’s about special programming for some of the younger and four-legged residents of the Village. ...
The Lake at the Inn (Encore)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: June 13th, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 12) Our story tonight is called “The Lake at the Inn” and it’s a story about a misty summer...
Ladybugs & New Leaves
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Ladybugs and New Leaves, and it’s a story about a day in the yard at the potting bench. It’s also about learning to re...
Dandelions & Mayapples (Encore)
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: April 30th, 2023 (Season 11 Episode 1) Our story tonight is called Dandelions and Mayapples, and it’s a story about a trip down t...
Date Night
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Date Night, and it is a story about a bike ride to a place where X marks the spot on a hand drawn map. It’s also about l...
Opening Up The Cottage (Encore)
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: May 19th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 9) Our story tonight is called “Opening the Cottage,” and it’s a story about the first day b...
Tell The Bees
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Tell the Bees, and it is a story that so many of you have asked for. I know that the podcast has seen many of you through ...
Petrichor (Encore)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: May 15th, 2022 (Season 9 Episode 2) Our story tonight is called "Petrichor," and it’s a story about things getting greener as...