Night Stories Live — Live Storytelling, Humor, Nostalgia and Late-Night Radio Energy

What do a broken gumball machine, a real human skull donated to Goodwill, and a suburban deer keeper have in common?

In this episode of Night Stories Live, storyteller Aaron Calafato and co-hosts Cori and Lisa deliver a live story-filled show with strange-but-true headlines, humorous banter, nostalgia, and late-night radio energy.

This episode includes:

• The Gumball Philosopher — a true story about trash, art, minimalism, and generosity
• A real human skull discovered at Goodwill
• Victorian-era shoes from a 19th-century shipwreck washing ashore
• A woman who said she was “trying to be a mermaid”
• The premiere of Cooking with Cori — simple, budget-friendly recipes from a real Midwest kitchen
• Small-town classifieds commentary
• Live audience weather check-ins
• The Deer Keeper — a moving story about suburban life, loss, and quiet compassion

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Full Recipe for Cori’s Bourgeoisie Sloppy Joes