S4 Episode 14: The Man & the Birds

Enjoy this 7MS Holiday tradition as Aaron retells a mysterious story. PLUS a listener shoutout!

*The origin and author of The Man and the Birds Christmas Story is unknown.

According to Radio legend Paul Harvey, who retold this parable every Christmas for decades, β€œThe story was originally published by United Press International by Louis Cassels, a longtime friend of mine and colleague. He and I tried for many years to trace the author of these words. We never could and it occurs to me that maybe some things are supposed to be written without credit to any particular individual ...”

Art by Pete Whitehead

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Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt

Additional vocals: Cori Birce

Art: Pete Whitehead

Original Music: thomas j. duke


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