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Episodes
People Watching & The Coffee Shop (Encore)
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: February 21st, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 4) Our story tonight is called People Watching and the Coffee Shop, and it’s a story about ...
The Bridge in the Woods
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Bridge in the Woods, and it’s a story about a break in the cold weather and the boost that comes from warm sunlight ...
Mixtape (Encore)
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: February 6th, 2022 (Season 9 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called Mixtape, and it’s a story about a box of memories tangled up ...
Muddy Paws
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Muddy Paws, and it’s a story about a walkoutside with Village pups Crumb and Birdie, and the inevitable aftermath. It’...
Quiet Celebration (Encore)
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: February 5th, 2023 (Season 11 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called Quiet Celebration, and it’s a story about softly stepping in...
The Greenhouse
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Greenhouse, and it’s a story about flowers and vases and the deep green scent of plants in a warm space in the winte...
A Little Romance (Encore)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: February 10th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 2) Our story tonight is called A Little Romance, and it’s a story about the beginnings of S...
Museum Trip
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Museum Trip, and it’s a story about a school bus pulling into the lot at a grand old house where local history is preser...
Fog and Light (Encore)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: February 24th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 3) Our story tonight is called Fog and Light, and it’s a story about a day of simple pleasu...
Sycamore Settles In
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Sycamore Settles In, and it’s a story about the newest resident at the Inn on the Lake. It’s also about a sunny winter...
Clean Slate (Encore)
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: January 24th, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 2) Our story tonight is called Clean Slate, and it’s a story about a room of one’s own. It...
Pass it Along
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Pass it Along, and it’s a story about a good deed passed from one person to another in the Village on Nothing Much. It’...
A New Leaf (Encore)
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: December 30th, 2018 (Season 2 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called A New Leaf, and it’s a story about starting off the new yea...
The Winter Quilt
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Winter Quilt, and it’s a story about a lovingly made piece of art that warms a heart and a bed. It’s also about sn...
The Innkeeper's Blanket (Encore)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: January 22nd, 2023 (Season 11 Episode 4) Our story tonight is called The Innkeeper’s Blanket and it’s a story about a favorite ...
Lemongrass and Ginger
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Lemongrass and Ginger, and it’s a story about fresh flavors and aromas enjoyed in a cozy kitchen. It’s also about a ca...
Winter Walk (Encore)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: January 27th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 1) Our story tonight is called Winter Walk, and it’s a story about stepping through crisp la...
The Sleeper Car
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Sleeper Car, and it’s a story about a trip where the mode of travel is more important than the destination. It’s a...
Skating In The Park (Encore)
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: December 1st, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 10) Our story tonight is called Skating in the Park, and it’s a story about revisiting a yea...
Winter Getaway Parts 1-3 (Slightly More Happens)
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway and it tells, from two perspectives, the tale of a snowy mountain and a warm cabin and a meal shared betwee...
Christmas Eve (Encore)
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: December 23rd, 2018 (Season 2 Episode 12) Our story tonight is called Christmas Eve, and it’s a story about being with the ones y...
The Tree Farm
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Tree Farm, and it’s a story about one of the last trees of the season finding its home. It’s also about steam from...
Under the Tree (Encore)
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: December 15th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 11) Our story tonight is called Under the Tree and it’s a story about a day of decorating a...
Mistletoe and Marmalade
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Mistletoe and Marmalade, and it’s a story about decorating for the holidays with the whole family. It’s also about bir...
Fresh Snow (Encore)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: January 26th, 2020 (Season 5 Episode 2) Our story tonight is called Fresh Snow, and it’s a story about time spent outside as the ...
Snow and Street Lights
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Snow and Streetlights, and it’s a story about an afternoon at the bookshop on the edge of winter. It’s also about a be...
Lost & Found (Encore)
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: November 29th, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 11) Our story tonight is called Lost and Found, and it’s a story about the first snowfall o...
Winter Evening Yoga
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It’s also about bol...
Over the River and Through the Woods (Encore)
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: November 17th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 9) Our story tonight is called Over the River and Through the Woods, and it’s a story about...
Thanksgiving at Weathervane Farm
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at Weathervane Farm, and it's a story about coming together to celebrate on a cool day out in the country. It...
At The Parade (Encore)
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: November 21st, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 16) Our story tonight is called “At the Parade” and it’s a story about a tradition to s...
The Joy of Missing Out
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Joy of Missing Out, and it’s a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. It’s also about f...
Sunday Reset (Encore)
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: November 6th, 2022 (Season 10 Episode 23) Our story tonight is called Sunday Reset and it’s a story about a day set aside to plan...
The Middle Path
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Middle Path, and it’s a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. It’s also about red berries on a vin...
Bells and Whistles (Encore)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: November 1st, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 9) Our story tonight is called Bells and Whistles, and it’s a story about being in the right...
Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 3
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones, Part 3, and is the finale of this year's Halloween special. It’s a story about a good deed...
Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 2
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones Part 2, and it is a story about a tall tree at the edge of the Inn and the secret it holds in...
Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 1
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Sycamore and the Gravestones (Part 1), and apart from that being the best band name I’ve ever heard in my life, it is th...
Fall Fair (Encore)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: October 17th, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 11) Our story this week is called Fall Fair and it’s a story about a day with loved ones out...
The Corn Maze or The Say Yes Club
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Corn Maze, or The Say Yes Club and it’s a story about a trip out into the country as the leaves fall. It’s also ab...
The Crow's Nest (Encore)
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: October 3rd, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 9) Our story tonight is called “The Crow’s Nest” and it’s about a hike to a high spot w...
Fallen Trees & Firewood
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Fallen Trees and Firewood, and it’s a story about a day spent in a meadow beside a cabin in the woods. It’s also about...
Rosemary For Remembrance (Encore)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: October 6th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called Rosemary, for Remembrance and it’s a story about preparing a g...
The Porch Steps
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Porch Steps, and it’s a story about tending to a satisfying chore on a cool day. It’s also about acorns falling on...
Fall Foraging
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging and it’s a story about the first signs of the changing seasons and foods that go along with them. It’s a...
The Big Day
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Big Day, and it’s a story about a ceremony held beside the lake on a soft September day. It’s also about piano mus...
Something Blue
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Something Blue, and it brings us a little closer to a much-anticipated event in the village of Nothing Much. It’s a stor...
Something Borrowed
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Something Borrowed, and it’s the next installment in our series leading up to a special day here in the Village of Nothi...
Something New
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Something New and it’s a story about stumbling upon abeautiful place on a late summer bike ride. It’s also about lily ...
Something Old
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Something Old and it’s a story about a gift found on a treasure hunt. It’s also about taking the time to do something ...
Retreat
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Retreat and it’s a story about some time spent somewhere quiet and calm. It’s also about paths through a pine forest, ...
Camping Out
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Camping Out and it’s a story about a tent set up in the backyard on a summer night. It’s also about fireflies blinking...
Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm and it’s a story about getting chores done in the farmyard on a summer afternoon. I...
Stone Fruit
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Stone Fruit and it’s a story about a sweet part of the summer season. It’s also about how many pecks make a bushel, lo...
The Boathouse
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Boathouse and it’s a story about an escape down to the end of the dock on a hot day. It’s also about a drawer full...
Summer Storm (Encore)
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Summer Storm and it’s a story about a cool cloudy day enjoyed from a favorite spot. It’s also about a simmering pot of...
Heirloom
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Heirloom and it’s a story about a garden in the middle of summer. It’s also about things handed down through generatio...
RSVP
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called RSVP and it’s a story about a stack of envelopes on their way to being delivered. It’s also about a day many have susp...
Joyride
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Joyride and it’s a story about a spontaneous trip for two friends on a summer day. It’s also about music coming from t...
Magic Words
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Magic Words and it’s a story about a trip into town on summer morning. It’s also about the scent of fresh-cut lumber, ...
The Waves at Night
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Waves at Night and it’s a continuation of last week’s story, still set at the cottage on a warm day. It’s also a...
A Day at the Cottage
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called A Day at the Cottage and it’s a story about settling back into a beloved place as the weather warms up. It’s also abou...
Strawberry Moon
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Strawberry Moon and it’s a story about dusk on the porch on one of the first warm evenings of summer. It’s also about ...
The Bookfair
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Bookfair and it’s a story about a love of reading and the creativity that inspires. It’s also about the last days ...
The Piano
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Piano and it’s a story about an out-of-tune instrument ready for a new owner. It’s also about birds with glimmerin...
The Lilac Grower
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Lilac Grower and it’s a story about a beloved flower that blooms briefly in the spring. It’s also about a clothesl...
Dandelions & Mayapples
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Dandelions and Mayapples and it’s a story about a trip down to the creek on a spring afternoon. It’s also about a benc...
At the Tower Mill
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called At the Tower Mill and it’s a story about the sails of a windmill turning in the Spring breeze. It’s also about a warm ...
Old Houses (Encore)
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Old Houses” and it’s a story about a wandering amble through an unknown neighborhood. It’s also about a forgotten...
Five Year Anniversary Special!
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's celebrate five years of bedtime stories and sweet dreams together with this special Q & A episode with Kathryn and Bob! While still relaxing and...
Back Home Again
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Back Home Again and it is the final chapter (for now) in the great saga of Marmalade the cat and her dog friends, Crumb an...
Marmalade at the Inn, Part 3
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn Part Three because I just have too much to tell you about Marmalade the cat, and her dog friends Crum...
Marmalade at the Inn, Part 2
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn Part Two and if you didn’t hear part one, it couldn’t matter less. It’s a story about the beaut...
Sticks and Stones (Encore)
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Sticks and Stones” and it’s a story about solitude and slowing down for a long walk. It’s also about a stream ful...
Marmalade at the Inn, Part 1
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn and it’s a story about a few days at the Inn on the Lake. It’s also about dog beds laid out in fr...
Catnap
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Catnap and it’s a story about Marmalade the cat and Crumb the dog as they find ways to play through the winter. It’s a...
Snowfall at the Bakery, Part 3
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery Part Three and it’s a story about the snowmen in the park and the sledding hill beside them. It’...
Snowfall at the Bakery, Part 2
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery Part Two and it’s a story about closing up shop and stepping out into falling flakes. It’s also...
Snowfall at the Bakery, Part 1
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery and it’s a story about the reappearance of winter after a few weeks of mild weather. It’s also ...
Quiet Celebration
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Quiet Celebration and it’s a story about softly stepping into the next year of your life. It’s also about a good dream...
Winter Views
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Winter Views and it’s a story about some different things to enjoy or look forward to in the winter. It’s also about a...
The Innkeeper's Blanket
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Innkeeper’s Blanket and it’s a story about a favorite hobby, rediscovered in the quiet of winter. It’s also abou...
Winter Getaway, Part 3, Chef's Kitchen
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway Part Three or Chef’s Kitchen and it’s a story about a humble meal cooked for a friend. It’s also abou...
Winter Getaway, Part 2, or The Chalet
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway Part Two or The Chalet and it’s a story about an abundance of time to do nothing with. It’s also about ...
Winter Getaway, Part 1
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway and it’s a story about an invitation that arrives on the back of a postcard. It’s also about glittering...
Shooting Stars
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Shooting Stars and it’s a story about a wish made in the quiet of the new year. It’s also about shaking off the chill ...
Comfort and Joy
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Comfort and Joy and it’s a story about adding light to the dark evenings of winter. It’s also about bringing back a sw...
Holiday at Weathervane Farm
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Holiday at Weathervane Farm” and it’s a story about lighting up the farm for some winter guests. It’s also about ...
Model Trains and Make-Believe
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Model Trains and Make Believe and it’s a story about a tiny world full of bustling streets and railroad tracks. It’s a...
Heavy Snow at the Cabin
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Heavy Snow at the Cabin and it’s a story about a morning spent watching the winter arrive. It’s also about taking your...
Friendsgiving, Again
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Friendsgiving, Again and it’s a story about a growing tradition and the new people and places folded into it with each y...
Ship in a Bottle
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Ship in a Bottle and it’s a story about a crate of bequests ready to be unwrapped. It’s also about the dark bark of oa...
Sunday Reset
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Sunday Reset and it’s a story about a day set aside to plan for a good week ahead. It’s also about sheets hung on the ...
Behind the Curtain (Halloween Special, Part 2)
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Behind the Curtain and it’s the second part of our Halloween special this season. It’s a story about two friends meeti...
The Curios Shop (Halloween Special, Part 1)
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Curios Shop and it’s the first in our two-part Halloween special this year. It’s a story about a little shop in do...
The Lookout
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Lookout and it’s a story about a hidden place deep in the woods with a very special view. It’s also about all the ...
Autumn Ride
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Autumn Ride and it’s about pedaling with friends under falling leaves. It’s also about treats from bakery, wrapped up ...
Field Trip, Part 2
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Field Trip, Part Two” and it’s a story about a bus ride out to the pumpkin patch. It’s also about a cold glass of...
Field Trip, Part 1
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Field Trip and it’s a story about a rite of passage for lots of second graders and the people in their lives who get to ...
The Pecan Tree
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Pecan Tree and it’s a story about having just the right tool for the right moment. It’s also about a piano playing...