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Join Aaron as he unravels a tale where a simple piece of candy, the fate of a childhood friend, and a life-saving event take an unexpected turn.
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This Spring, Aaron's mood is unusually low. Yet, a surprising confession reveals it's not for the reason he initially thought.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
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Aaron must decide if picking up a peculiar hitchhiker is worth the risk.
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In this episode, Aaron faces a pivotal moment as he contemplates acting on a "gut feeling" that could impact the rest of his life.
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of our new monthly series on 7MS, where the dynamic duo of Aaron and Cori, a husband and wife team, take you on a journey through the past month's 7 Minute Stories. They'll dive into …
A visit to Grama's house turns into an unexpected life lesson
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
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In this episode, Aaron navigates three early love tragedies and contemplates giving up on love.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
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Will Aaron be a hero or a heel on Valentine's Day? His fate hinges on a very special goose.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
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Additional vocals: Cori Birce
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Long days and empty plates. Join Aaron for his 6th grade edition of hunger games.
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Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
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This week, find out what happens when Aaron gets an MRI of his brain...
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
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Aaron embarks on a time-travel journey to revisit a cherished moment from his youth.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
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Aaron's first puff of a cigarette has some unexpected consequences...
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Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
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A cryptic text from a delivery driver (The Riddler) ignites a mystery and turns Aaron & Cori’s evening upside down.
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In these 7 Minutes, Aaron tries to piece together memories of his late grandfather. Plus, a listener shoutout!
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It’s Christmas Eve! Perfect timing for this special episode. In these 7 Minutes, Aaron reads an emotional adaptation of the most famous English-language editorial ever written titled: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa …
Enjoy this 7MS Holiday tradition as Aaron retells a mysterious story. PLUS a listener shoutout!
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The story behind 'A Christmas Story' and how it all connects to Aaron's very own 'Little Orphan Annie' decoder pin.
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Additional vocals: Cori …
How do you respond when something pulls you back to the hometown you always wanted to leave?
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
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In these 7 Minutes, Aaron gets fed up with customer service and makes a wish he regrets.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
Is there a way to stop time and make the Christmas season last longer? In this 7 Minutes, Aaron shares a controversial remedy.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
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Why did a mysterious photo of Henry Winkler inspire Aaron to reconnect with his talented thespian cousin? Find out this week on a new 7 Minute Stories!
Special thanks to Joe Grifasi for his mentorship early in my …
Aaron's career hangs in the balance when things escalate quickly at work.
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Aaron was always skeptical of ghosts, but living in this house made him question everything. Happy Halloween!
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori …
Aaron invites the 7MS listeners on a journey to help him regain his sense of smell.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
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What happens when a young Aaron engages in a galactic battle between good, evil, dream, and reality? The outcome could hold the fate of the entire …
As plans for a new store to replace the old Super Kmart loom, Aaron reflects on cherished memories and ponders the fate of the "Seagull Zoo."
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Join Aaron as he unravels the story of a mysterious man named Graham and a notorious house with a dark history.
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Additional vocals: Cori …
At 15 years old, Aaron discovers a secret channel while using the 'tuner' to sharpen the image on his family's Hitachi television.
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For half a decade, Aaron embarked on a nationwide tour, performing a personal monologue titled "For Profit." It delved into the pressing issue of the …
Aaron brings Season 3 to a close and addresses several questions, including if there will there be a Season 4 of 7MS...
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In this final installment of a four-part series, Aaron creates a Rockwellian guide for you to enjoy the changing of each season. This episode: Summer!
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Aaron's pilgrimage for a turkey sandwich takes an unexpected turn…
Join Aaron as he turns 40 and ponders the ever-present allure of a familiar melody of a distant train. Is this merely a comforting sound or a bridge to a realm beyond Aaron's understanding?
Aaron signs up for a 30-day YouTube course from a prominent influencer and gets A LOT more than he bargained for...
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Additional vocals: Cori …
In this 7 Minutes, Aaron tells a story about summer love and a letter he never wrote.
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One moment it was a beautiful Fall day, the next, my two-year-old daughter was trapped inside our house. It was a day that would defy logic and …
In these 7 Minutes, Aaron confronts his fear of being replaced by artificial intelligence.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete …
In this third installment of a four-part series: Aaron shares a Rockwellian guide for you to enjoy the changing of each season. This episode: Spring!
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What if you had access to a test that could guarantee a happy ending to your love story?
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
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In this 7 Minutes, Aaron goes live on TikTok and gets caught in an extremely awkward situation in front of thousands of viewers.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
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Cori and Aaron tied the knot on April 1, 2023. In this 7 minutes, find out how their love story began with a quest for frozen yogurt.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
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An innocent frog's fate sets Aaron on a path of redemption.
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Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
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Join us as we travel back in time back to when this podcast started. Enjoy, "The Cruise" - the very first episode of the 7 Minute Stories series.
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Something unexpected happens when my daughter asks me to compete in the "air guitar" competition at the father-daughter dance...
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Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
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In this second installment of a four-part series: Aaron shares a Rockwellian guide for you to enjoy the changing of each season. This episode: Winter!
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In these 7 minutes, Cori comes to Aaron's rescue as he struggles with an episode where he can't tell a story.
Special Guest: Cori Birce
Story Direction: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Art: Pete Whitehead
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Aaron takes 7 minutes to unpack the cocoon story of singer/pop artist Chayla Hope.
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Aaron calls upon a magic red balloon to help a friend in need...
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
Original Music: thomas …
A cryptic text from a delivery driver (The Riddler) ignites a mystery and turns Aaron & Cori’s evening into a Batman Comic Book.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
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The answer to whether Aaron would become a pastor lies somewhere behind these red doors...
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
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My friend Juan got a phone call that would change everything, and when he hung up, he had to prepare to fight for his life.
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In these 7 Minutes, Aaron makes his first appearance at a High School class reunion. It doesn't go as expected...
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Aaron’s grandfather never would have thought this little story about growing up during the depression would reach tens of millions of people around …
It’s a Christmas tradition on 7MS. Aaron recites a story popularized by the radio legend Paul Harvey.
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In this episode, Aaron invites you to join him as he examines the story behind the original lyrics of the popular holiday song 'Have Yourself a Merry …
In this 7 minutes, Aaron revisits a very special snowman from his youth.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
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In this episode, Aaron pays tribute to his late cousin with the retelling of this popular speech.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
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Aaron races to Sunday Mass to meet his grandmother, and as usual, gets more than he bargained for.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete …
In this 7 Minutes, Aaron tells the tale of how he became the Milli Vanilli of his youth orchestra.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
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In this 7 Minute Story, Aaron tells the story about how his future wife Cori captured his heart...
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete …
Aaron explores the making of a miraculous film called Disclosure - A student film that turned Aaron and his high school friends into movie stars. …
Cori and Aaron talk about Halloween and a haunted house that's gone too far.
Story Created & Performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional Vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
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In this first of a four-part series: Aaron, Thomas J. Duke, and the 7MS team create a Rockwellian guide for you to enjoy the changing of each season. This episode: Autumn!
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Aaron tells a story that gets millions on YouTube & is proven wrong about something in the process.
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Aaron learns a lot more than he expected when he gets a job as a cook at a Chinese Restaurant owned by an Iraqi-American family.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
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The sound of wind chimes sends Aaron on a surreal journey through a profound dream and a mind-bending bike ride.
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Additional vocals: Cori …
Find out how Aaron unwillingly became a pawn in an office takeover.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Birce
Art: Pete Whitehead
Music: thomas j. duke
What will Aaron do when he comes face to face with The Wave? Join us for a tale of survival and growing up too fast.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: …
Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of 7 Minute Stories! In this episode, Aaron tests the limits of how far he will go for fame...
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Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
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Aaron couldn't wait until September 8th for the 7MS Season 3 premiere. So, he jumped into the recording closet to say hello and preview the upcoming …
At some point in most of our lives, we have this conversation with the unknown.
Talk to you in September for Season 3 of 7 Minute Stories!
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Audio Production: Ken Wendt
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An unexpected visitor came to my house on a Sunday afternoon and you won't believe what he said.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
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This week, my fiance Cori Birce gives her take on the classic movie Say Anything.
Episode Direction by: Aaron Calafato & Rob Montague
Special Guest: Cori Birce
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Music: thomas j. duke
A continuation of last week's story. This week, filmmaker Rob Montague talks about the toxic elements of 80s and 90s pop culture.
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I've always considered myself a romantic but how much of this quality is truly my own? And/or how much of it is just a product of watching 80s & …
In 1986, a famous comet became the steward of one of my most precious memories.
Story performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
Additional Vocals: Cori Birce
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The terrifying but meaningful journey of a blue plastic grocery bag.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
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What do you do when you have a chance to meet your hero? My friend Joe Leo faced that exact situation when he found himself on the same basketball court as NBA All-Star Vince Carter.
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Chris Maffei, Podcast Production Manager for Hatch.fm, shares the reason why he wanted to be CM Punk growing up.
Episode Direction by: Aaron Calafato
Special Guest: Chris Maffei
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
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My love letter to professional wrestling...
Story performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
Additional Vocals: Cori Birce
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Things would be better if we were less reactive and more contemplative.
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Every journey is made up of a million little moments, but there's usually one domino moment that makes the whole thing possible.
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Sometimes if you have big dreams, you have to do weird jobs. Today, I’ll take you inside the star-studded world of doing room service at a Holiday …
Ten years after my grandfather passed away, I decided to send him an email on the other side...
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Additional Vocals: Cori Birce
There is a place where faded memories and forgotten people live forever. In this episode, we examine an ancient text called: The Address Book.
Story performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
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In this special guest episode, award-winning director Elijah Allan Blitz talks about the transformative power of Virtual Reality storytelling.
Special Guest: Elijah Allan Blitz
Story Direction: Aaron Calafato
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Last year Cori & Aaron booked a stay at a bed & breakfast, but they didn't count on it being haunted. In this special episode, we present both Part 1 & 2 of this story together.
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I didn't think I could relate to an astronaut stranded on a foreign planet in another galaxy. However, it ends up we may have more in common than I …
Some wars never seem to end. This one has been going on for nearly 30 years...
A story for all the elementary teachers out there, and one in particular, who literally helped shape the direction of my life.
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George is on his way to the most important date of his life with Marie. The only problem is, no matter how long he drives, he can never seem to get there…
I didn't know Doril Tetrick well, but I do know he was my grandfather and we built something together...
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
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Merry Christmas! Enjoy this classic rendition by Frank Ivy.
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A 7MS Christmas Tradition. A story by an unnamed author titled The Man and the Birds.
A film festival, The Sandlot, and the weekend we hung out with Art Lafleur.
*RIP Art Lafleur 1943-2021
Story performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
Music Contributor: thomas j. …
A fascination with cults and the dangerous road one must travel to become a cult leader.
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Audio Production: Ken Wendt
We attempt to wrangle our kids in one room to ask them what they’re thankful for. Then, Cori and I have to decide what Thanksgiving sides will make …
While cleaning my garage I discovered a box of essays that I wrote as a child. In this episode, I’ll recite a few of them for the first time in decades.
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This week: An intense rivalry with a hornet, a death chamber, and a quest for salvation.
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A rivalry with a door-to-door salesperson ends in an embarrassing fashion.
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A simple question to my future wife elicits an unexpected ghost story.
Happy Halloween!
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A chance viewing of a documentary triggers a vivid memory of renting movies at Blockbuster.
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Mark Metry is an author, podcast host, and TEDx keynote speaker. But once upon a time, Mark suffered severely from social anxiety. In fact, he says …
This week, a race against Shamu and insight into the world of a captive orca.
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Today's episode features a 7 Minute Segment from an appearance Aaron made on the Movie Marathoners Podcast. Marathoners is a fellow member of the …
Two unsuspecting people find themselves on a cosmic collision course.
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A search for a missing person and my love of mozzarella sticks culminates with a surprise ending.
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A pair of legendary superheroes, a heroic story, and a surprise ending.
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Season 2 of 7 Minute Stories starts today! This episode: I join an unlikely sports team and find America in the process...
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The second season of 7 Minute Stories is almost underway and that means more weekly adventures from Aaron Calafato and more.
7MS Season 2 officially launches on Thursday, September 2nd wherever you find podcasts!
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Nina Turner explains why rocking the boat is synonymous with positive social change.
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Audio Production: Ken Wendt
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7 Minute Stories is going to a season-based format. Season 2 starts in September 2021!
Sports journalist & anchor Jay Crawford shares a deeply personal story about his father, post-season baseball, and the virtue of optimism.
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Audio Production: Ken Wendt
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The intersection of the iconic movie and a legendary baseball game with my dad. A primer for next week's episode featuring Jay Crawford.
Story performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete …
Aaron shares a special announcement, previews the next few weeks on 7MS & tells a mini-story that reveals a special guest.
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Audio Production: Ken Wendt
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A unique and inspiring 7 minutes with the award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter & best-selling author.
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Over 10 years ago I had a conversation with Olympia Dukakis. What she said changed the course of my life.
Story performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
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On the first day of 3rd grade I discovered a forbidden fruit…
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Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce
Music Contributor: thomas j. duke
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Part 2 of my conversation with actor, Emmy winner, best-selling author and mental health advocate Maurice Benard.
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Part 1 of my conversation with actor, Emmy winner, best-selling author and mental health advocate Maurice Benard.
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Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce
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The story of how a one of a kind soap opera character made an unexpected impact on my life.
Story concept & performance by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
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In 2001, Anthony tried to escape a final exam. Now, he comes face to face with the teacher he's been running from for over 20 years.
Story by: Anthony Vorndran
Story Producer: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
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In 2001, a young man escapes taking a final exam in high school. 20 years later, he's still on the run!
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It all started with a painful divorce, a gift from my father and National Public Radio.
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Our neighborhood needed a hero. On this evening, only one man could do the job.
Story performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
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The finale of the Bed & Breakfast saga. How our stay at a potentially haunted B & B changed my relationship with ghosts.
Story: Aaron Calafato
Direction: Aaron Calafato & Cori Birce
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Cori and I thought it would be simple to book our first Bed & Breakfast experience. We were categorically wrong.
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What do Van Jones, Bruce Springsteen and a humanist author from the 1980s have to do with the future of America? Let's find out!
Story performed by: Aaron Calafato
Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
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There's a reason why they call it "The Big Apple", and after years of pretending, I finally admit why it's not my favorite fruit.
Flirty text messages, a Pastor and Blockbuster. If that's not a recipe for disaster, I don't know what is.
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Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
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The story of how Robin Hood met Wall Street.
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Audio Production: Ken Wendt
Original Art: Pete Whitehead
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A couple gets an unexpected result from a positive COVID test.
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In this episode, we learn more about my future wife Cori Birce as we wrap 2020 and look to brighter days in 2021.
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Christmas Eve is my favorite night of the year. In this episode, I share some of my favorite traditions and read a Christmas classic!
Story performed by: Aaron Calafato
Original Poem by: Clement Clarke Moore
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In the winter of 1990, I witnessed a famous childhood story come to life.
33 years ago I had a meal that I can’t stop thinking about to this day.
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Sometimes snow is good. Sometimes snow is bad. The snow during this particular road trip in the early 90s was unforgettable.
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A young man finds a wallet on the side of the road and discovers something money could never buy.
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A story about Taco Bell and suburban youth.
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This is what happens when you combine the most important performance of my life and a chance intersection with Mumford & Sons...
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Someone has to say farewell, and then, all we’ll have left is each other....
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To celebrate Halloween, I recite two of my favorite tales from the classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
On May 22, 2053, two childhood friends embark on an improbable galactic journey.
-Musical contribution from Anthony Vorndran
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My fiancé Cori and I become obsessed with dedicating a park bench to ourselves, but neither us of expected this outcome.
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An empty park bench and a mysterious man help me uncover a secret about my humanity.
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In this episode I give a special thanks and some audience shout-outs. Then, I speak with Monica Mlinac. Monica serves as the Executive Director of Stark, Summit and Portage County programs for Ohio Guidestone. OG is one …
There is something I haven’t told you about myself. In fact, I’ve been hiding it for nearly 30 years…
In this special episode, I talk with TJ Duke (Musician and Cloud Nothings Bassist) about his musical process, our latest 7MS collaboration and …
What do a mysterious deer, a legendary wiffle ball tournament and a Joni Mitchell song have in common? As it turns out, everything.
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The story of how a one of a kind soap star inadvertently solidified one of the most important relationships of my life.
I knew something was wrong when we arrived at our new apartment, but I could never imagine what would happened next.
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An announcement about the 7 Minute Stories schedule, plus exciting news and updates!
A story about a father and son, a baseball game in Cleveland and the meaning of America’s Pastime.
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A harrowing story about how destroying my own basement plumbing brought me closer to the ghosts of our ancestors.
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During a global pandemic, a trip to the store to buy toilette paper requires divine intervention.
*This story was written and submitted by a listener (Meg Jakary) & recited by host Aaron Calafato*
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One of my first real acting gigs was for a 2007 ESPN Mini-Series titled, appropriately, The Bronx is Burning. Well, this story takes you behind the scenes of that very acting gig gone awry.
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Part 1 "The Gettysburg Address" by President Abraham Lincoln, recited by Aaron Calafato
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This week, I'd like to offer 7 minutes of reflection. I know I'm going to be using it. Please use it as you will. There will be an original score …
When I was 13 years old I went to visit a new friend. Before going out to play in the woods he took out a gun. What happened next felt like life and …
On June 6, 1944 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt , led a nation caught up in the turmoil of World War II, in mass prayer. In honor of Memorial …
First, audio producer Ken Wendt discusses how he's taken some of the strange noises Aaron Calalafato makes when telling stories, and turned them into music. Then, you get to listen to one of those original …
Little did I know that a delicious potato bar would be the setting for one of the most formative experiences in my high school career. 7MS Merch: …
My grandfather taught me much of what I know about the art of storytelling. Years after his death, I disovered he’d kept stories of his own hidden away. In this episode, we find out why... *The 7ms team picked this …
A trip to the Philippines, 30 plus hours of insomnia and a merciless rooster. What happens next, only writer C.W. Schultz can tell you in this …
This is one of the first 7 minute stories I ever told. It’s also one of the most personal... This episode explores all stages of my daughters life, …
At midnight, just as I was about to fall asleep, an alarm went off on my phone. It said: A TORNADO IS IMMINENT. SEEK SHELTER NOW! Make sure to give 5 stars & review this podcast! 7ms merch …
I had 7 minutes before I needed to come inside and put my kids to bed. Just enough time to discover something incredible radiating from inside of my house. Make sure to subscribe & rate this podcast 7ms Merch - …
While cleaning my garage this past weekend, I discovered a box of essays that I wrote as a child. This episode, I’ll recite a few of them for the first time in decades. Subscribe & 5 Star this podcast! 7ms Merch: …
A memory of the ocean, a hot cup of coffee and peculiar rodent named Jerry help me attain a brief moment of enlightenment. Remember to subscribe …
In this episode Cori and I address the COVID-19 Pandemic and how the 7 Minute Story team is approaching it. Then, we feature a classic episode called The Amish. Remember, take a few seconds to subscribe & rate this …
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This is the first guest 7 Minute Story performed and submitted by a listener! It just so happens that he’s also my lifelong friend. In this episode, Anthony Vorndran recalls a life-changing trip to Japan. The only …
On a hot summer day in 2008, a traffic jam on the Jersey Turnpike turns into a violent encounter. Get your 7ms merch - …
An unexpected visit to my grandmother’s old house triggers a vivid memory that shaped the way I look at the world. Get your 7ms merch: …
Nina Turner is a former Ohio State Senator and the current Co-Chair of the 2020 Bernie Sanders Campaign. In 2016, I interviewed Nina and our conversation has stuck with me. It was emotional, authentic and refreshing. …
A story about my father, our broken family, America’s pastime and how an iconic 90s film and its star became a reoccurring motif in my life. Get your 7ms t-shirt https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/
In 2009, things were at an all-time low. Then, I had an interview with the potential to change everything… 7MS Merch - https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/
The possibility of rock immortality hinges on my band’s performance at a very special high school talent show. 7ms merch at …
Jealousy and rage get the better of me when I’m not given the lead role in a College Theatre production. Luckily, the work of playwright Richard …
In this last episode, I give a special thanks to our 7 Minute Story team and audience. Then, we round out the year with a replay of the very first story of this series called "The Cruise". Be a part of the 7MS …
Every Christmas Eve, I listen to a beautiful story recited and made famous by radio legend Paul Harvey. It’s called “The Man & the Birds”, and …
In 2008, I reluctantly attended my first yoga class in New York City. Ten years later, it’s an experience I can’t seem to forget.
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To usher in the Christmas season, I wanted to share a guest story from a man who is the closest thing to the real Santa you’ll ever come across. His name is name Mark Klaus. I interviewed Mark a couple years ago, and in …
Hosting at my house for the first time triggers a poignant memory of Thanksgiving past. Be a part of the 7 Minute Stories community! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/
The Perfect Day was one of the earliest episodes of our podcast series (Episode 9). It’s also one of my personal favorites. Description: It’s the kind of day you live for. The kind of day millions have never had. Be a …
A deeply personal story about a challenging time in my life, taking the city bus and the life lessons I learned along the ride. Be a part of the 7 Minute Stories community! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/
A conversation about my love of grilled cheese sparks restaurant entrepreneur Matt Fish to talk about his inspiration for the popular MELT bar and …
I was always skeptical of ghosts, but living in this house made me question everything.
In pursuit of my dream, I drove down to Louisville, KY to audition for a Cameron Crowe film. What transpired became a story of mythic proportions.
In 2018, I did an interview with comedian and radio personality Bill Squire. In this 7 minute segment from that conversation, we discuss how comedy can be a vital platform to explore racism in America. More about Bill …
Please enjoy this fan favorite from early on in the 7 minute Story podcast series! How much do I love storytelling? Well, it was 2012 and I was …
A tasty Italian-American tradition triggers an identity crisis.
A story that starts with a dream of becoming an actor in New York City, and ends with a surprise twist involving an unexpected guardian angel...
A story spanning three generations, guided by the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Eric Clapton, all culminating with an emotional tirade at a local …
In 2018, Dennis Kucinich was running to become the next Governor of Ohio. During that busy campaign, I sat down with him for an interview. This special episode of 7ms features the most compelling 7 minutes from that …
Why do the places where we spend our time mean so much to us? In this story, I explain how a trip to a local Barnes & Noble with my girlfriend became a launching pad for our love story.
This episode breaks format a bit & features a 21 minute conversation between my girlfriend & life partner Cori Birce and I. We reflect back on the last 49 stories, a growing audience, our life together, and …
This story is about an intriguing man named Ernie. I met him in the summer of 2000 while working a summer job. Our chance meeting gave me insight …
After a turbulent few weeks in America, I took a long drive to search for answers. What I discovered rejuvenated my faith in mankind.
Standing over a friend’s casket triggers an internal struggle about consciousness and the soul. Enjoy 7 minute Stories? Keep the story going. …
After crossing paths with a homeless man, a chance conversation leaves us both changed forever. Full transcript of 7ms Episode 46: …
During this 7 minute segment, the artist & creative okPANTS, talks about what motivates him to make a life out of making art. Find out more about okPANTS and his work here: http://www.okpants.com
Where do our memories go after we die? To navigate this question, I explore two very personal memories and then speculate where they may exist …
A drawer full of written stories reveal something about my grandfather I never knew… Enjoy 7 Minute Stories? You can support it here: …
For this special 4th of July episode, i’m sharing a 7 minute segment from an interview I did with Van Jones in 2017. I thought it was compelling …
The story of a how boy’s curiosity and love of crayons ended in a medical mystery that bewildered an entire emergency room. Help keep the story going by supporting 7ms at https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/support
In this 7 minute segment I talk with actor, director, playwright & educator Nina Domingue. In it, Nina investigates how the beginning of her …
One moment it was a beautiful Fall day, the next, my two-year-old daughter was trapped inside our house. It was a day that would defy logic and …
A wasp attack, the morning of 9/11 and an anthrax scare. This was just my first few weeks of college and my initiation into the real world... Help …
The story of how a journey to find a rare frozen yogurt flavor gave me another chance at love. Support 7 Minute Stories at https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/support
This episode features the first official guest to the 7ms Podcast. During this 7 minute segment I talk with fellow storyteller Shannon Cason. We dive into Shannon’s creative process, what inspires some of his stories …
The tale of how a hazardous storytelling performance and a chance intersection with a popular musical group taught me how to connect with an …
After finding out the Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy are on a collision course, I nearly panicked. But then, after some serendipitous …
The story of how a little yellow bird taught me life lessons about mortality, perseverance and grace. Please remember to subscribe and rate 7 Minute Stories Thanks to this episode's special musical guest: Frank Ivy …
A broken family. The backseat of a car. No control. Sometimes, during a difficult transition, an unlikely hero will emerge to help you see it through.
Thousands of years ago, humans explored uncharted terrain as hunters and gatherers. Now, in the year 2019, I come face to face with an equally daunting task…
I looked down at my phone and saw that Gary Vaynerchuk's account liked one of my comments on Instagram. What happened next would send me into a …
A quest to become the greatest rock guitar player on the planet all culminates into one life-altering audition.
What started out as an exceptional day on the basketball court ended in a hilarious trip the to the emergency room...
What started out as a heated religious debate between two kids on an elementary school playground, turned into an attack from an unusual …
It was 1990, I was 7 years old and I was anticipating the release of greatest film ever made: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Not only this, but I …
On a bright Fall day in 2009, what started out as usual train commute from Eatontown, New Jersey to Manhattan, transformed into a crime scene. I had …
When I got a call from Jack Nicholson’s executive assistant at 1:00am in the morning, It felt like a “surreal” experience... More at: …
Years of commitment and preparation led me to this moment. What started as a tryout for my middle school basketball team, transformed into an …
When I was 10 years old I spent a summertime at a makeshift daycare. One afternoon there, while playing Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out on NES, I committed an …
At the age of 5 I watched a BBC documentary about the life of fish in the ocean. Days later, I witnessed what I can only describe as a ghost appear in my bedroom. Both experiences united to form an existential crisis …
I don’t know if it was divine intervention or just coincidence, but whatever it was, it gave me the strength to make a promise to my daughter that I don’t intend on breaking… If you are enjoying #7minutestories consider …
When I was 13 years old I went to visit a new friend. Before going out to play in the woods he took out a gun. What happened next felt life and …
The night my grandfather slipped into a coma, he came to me in a profound dream… More at: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com
It was the early 90s and I was a pre-teen. I was in sitting in my grandparents car and the weather outside started to change in a way I had never …
How much do I love storytelling? Well, it was 2012 and I was booked to perform one of my monologues at a theater in Portland, Maine. The only catch …
I looked at the world differently when I was a child. But when did things change? I remember it was the mid 90s and I went to visit my grandmother in …
The second grade. An elementary lunch room. A purple silk shirt. A blossoming new love. History would be made as I courted an older woman for the …
The myth of George Washington and the cherry tree made an big impression on my life. But as a young boy, when a police officer caught me vandalizing …
I sat at a traffic light and looked at the world falling apart around me. So, I turned my car around and drove until all I saw was corn fields and the Amish. I had found a new possibility. Maybe even a new home. More …
I was 30 years old when my daughter was born. Shortly after, I received a phone call from my dad that forecast what the next 30 years may be like. …
When I was younger I fought a lot. This time, however, felt different than the rest. I was in over my head and would experience the true power, …
I woke up and something was different. From the moment I opened my eyes it seemed like it would be one of those days where nothing could go wrong. …
It was the largest yellow jacket nest I've ever come across. It was man versus nature and I had to protect my home...
This episode explores the journey of driving my daughter home from the hospital after she was born and then through years of car rides looking into the rear-view mirror and seeing all the stages of her life.
My grandfather and I were very close. One day, several years after he passed away, I saw that his gmail account profile was active. So, I decided to email him...
For the last thirty five years I've heard the sound of a train out my window. It's seems that I've been following it my entire life. Next month, I'm …
A remixed version of a story Aaron did during the 2016 Presidential Election that is more relevant that ever. This episode cleverly explores the transformation of the news into pure entertainment, a nostalgia for Peter …
After getting off a train at Penn Station and taking in New York City for the first time, I began the odyssey of my first acting audition at the Actors Equity Center.
In episode two I explore a recent car accident I was involved in. The impact took me on a journey that started with a mild concussion and ended in …
Welcome to episode one of #7minutestories! A young man who is afraid of boats takes his first carnival cruise shortly after Hurricane Katrina rips …
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