Podcast Intelligence Profile

An Ordinary Story Podcast Series

Memusi Foundation

English United Kingdom Arts Books

· Publishes every few days

Key Metrics

Episodes

In catalog

Apple Rating

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Cadence

Every Few Days

~every 2 days

Avg Length

13m

Per episode

Latest

Mar 30, 2026

Active

About the Show

An Ordinary Story is a serialized podcast where author and charity founder Matthew Norton reads his true-life journey - from a breakdown at the side of the road that led to building schools and supporting street children across Kenya through the Memusi Foundation. Told chapter by chapter in Matthew’s own voice, this series explores hope, hardship, kindness, doubt, faith, and the power of ordinary people choosing to act. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, purpose, or proof that anyone can make a difference, this story is for you. New chapters released weekly.

Production & Distribution

Active Since

Mar 21, 2026

Consistency

55%

Format

Episodic

Hosting

anchor.fm

Recent Episodes

Chapter 6 - Returning

Mar 30, 2026 23m

Returning to Kenya, Matthew experiences a very different Kenya and heads to Narok to meet James and a place called Nissi.

Chapter 5 - Fundraising

Mar 28, 2026 17m

Starting out on the fundraising journey and registering Memusi Foundation for the first time. Taking the journey from Lands End to John O'Groats spring boarding the charity into being.

Chapter 4 - Getting Going

Mar 27, 2026 12m

After making the connection to Simatoi and Kenya, the journey well and truly begins with support increasing for Memusi school. It is then a work course that gives the next almighty push!

Chapter 3 - The First Yes

Mar 26, 2026 10m

Back in the UK, through persistence and many knock backs, Matthew finds a route to be able to make a difference. The first yes multiplying the impact of that moment on the side of the road many times…

Chapter 2 - Then Pencils That Changed Everything

Mar 25, 2026 21m

During Chapter 2, Matthew talks about the first trip to Kenya and Tanzania and the experience of breaking down in Tanzania - which was the springboard to the whole life changing journey. What had…

Chapter 1 - Purpose

Mar 22, 2026 10m

During this first chapter, Matthew talks about early childhood and the beginning of the journey to Kenya.

Prologue - An Ordinary Story

Mar 22, 2026 2m

Prologue to an Ordinary Story - introducing you to the story that follows.

Introducing An Ordinary Story

Mar 21, 2026 1m Trailer

Welcome to An Ordinary Story. The serialisation of the book published in 2025 - telling the story of Matthew Norton, Founder of Memusi Foundation and the twenty year journey of finding purpose.