Welcome to the first Night Stories Live episode of 2026! In classic Night Stories fashion, things quickly went a little off the rails—in the best way.

Aaron Calafato is joined by regular co-hosts Cori and Lisa for a late-night conversation centered on snow days, blizzards, and winter memories, past and present. What starts as nostalgia turns into a spirited debate about how much time should exist between dinner and dessert—one that somehow leaves Aaron sounding like he’s food-shaming Cori. Lisa and Cori don’t let him forget it, and the moment becomes an instant Night Stories classic.

This episode also introduces a new recurring segment, The Classifieds, where Aaron and Cori read classified ads and hyper-local stories from their weekly paper, The Medina Weekly, highlighting the small, strange details that only seem to matter late at night.

To close the night, Aaron shares a Story of Hope about a pay-what-you-can restaurant with no prices on the menu—founded by a rock star and his family—and what it quietly offers people beyond a meal.

From snow-day nostalgia to winter storms today, this episode drifts through easy laughter, unexpected moments, and unfiltered late-night conversation. It’s designed for hunkering down, staying warm, and letting your mind slow.

Listen now to the on-demand podcast, and welcome to Night Stories in 2026. ❄️

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