Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Episodes
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...
A Month of Sundays
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called A Month of Sundays, and it’s a story about finding a way to make time for rest and enjoyment. It’s also about a tin bo...
A Dance In The Park (Encore)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: May 17th, 2020 (Season 5 Episode 10) Our story tonight is called "A Dance in the Park," and it’s a story about coming back into t...
Cinder and the Springtime
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Cinder and the Springtime, and it’s a story about a gift given to returning neighbors on a bright warm day. It’s also ...
Three Good Things (Encore)
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: May 25th, 2018 (Season 1 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called "Three Good Things," and it’s about reminding yourself of some of...
First Mow of the Year
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called First Mow of the Year, and it’s a story about a day of yard work as spring arrives in full. It’s also about pinecones ...
The Tulip Farm (Encore)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: April 18th, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Tulip Farm, and it’s a story about a bright spring day amon...
The Back Stairs
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Back Stairs, and it’s a story about a bit of spring cleaning at the Inn by the lake. It’s also about the special f...
A Block From Home - Revised (Encore)
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: April 27th, 2018 (Season 1 Episode 1) Our story tonight is called A Block From Home, and it’s a story about the feeling of coming...
Piano Lessons
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Piano Lessons, and it’s a story about a well-loved upright and the boy who plays it. It’s also about a little cottage ...
In The Bakery (Encore)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: April 7th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called “In the Bakery” and it’s a story about a weekend morning amo...
New Friends at Weathervane Farm
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called New Friends at Weathervane Farm, and it’s a story about a busy Spring morning at the sanctuary. It’s also about branch...
The Front Door and The Back Door (Encore)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: April 19th, 2020 (Season 5 Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Front Door and the Back Door, and it’s a story about a bit ...
Sunrise at the Cabin
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Sunrise at the Cabin, and it’s a story about welcoming the coming day with a friend at your side. It’s also about dry ...
Begin Again (Encore)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: March 20th, 2022 (Season 9 Episode 12) Our story tonight is called Begin Again, and it’s a story about a reset scheduled for the ...
On The Rooftop
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called On the Rooftop, and it’s a story about the giddy first flush of real spring weather. It’s also about baseball cards tu...
The Pantry (Encore)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: March 27th, 2022 (Season 9 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called “The Pantry,” and it’s a story about a chore that becomes ...
Out Like a Lamb
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Out Like a Lamb, and it’s a story about the changeable month of March and a day spent enjoying a bit of both winter and ...
Sugar Snow (Encore)
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: March 21st, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called “Sugar Snow,” and it’s a story about shifting seasons. It’...
Mudlarking on the River, Part 2
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Mud Larking on the River, Part 2, and it’s a story about a search for ordinary treasures in the sand on a bright spring ...
First This, Then That (Encore)
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired: March 24th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 5) Our story tonight is called First This, Then That, and it’s a story about a bit of Spring c...
Mudlarking on the River, Part 1
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Mudlarking on the River, Part 1, and it’s a story about a sunny morning in early spring that inspires a walk along sandy...
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...