Aaron Calafato

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

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7 Minute Stories is the leading short-form autobiographical storytelling podcast in the world, reaching over 30 million listeners through weekly unscripted personal narratives. Each episode delivers a true story from Aaron Calafato’s extremely normal yet deeply relatable life in Ohio, told in about seven minutes with no script. This show is quick, immersive, and tinged with nostalgia. Each story feels deeply personal, fits into your day, and leaves you better than it found you. 7MS sounds like a Millennial swapping stories with Jean Shepherd, Spalding Gray, and Paul Harvey at a Midwestern dine...

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Aaron Calafato

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S2 E14: The Cult Leader 09.12.2021 9:19

A fascination with cults and the dangerous road one must travel to become a cult leader. Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran

S2 E13: Thanksgiving Sides! 25.11.2021 10:21

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 the cut for our holiday meal. *This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Luciana! Music Co...

S2 E12: The Time Capsule (7MS Team Pick) 18.11.2021 10:23

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. *This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j....

S2 E11: All Hornets Go to Heaven 11.11.2021 9:42

This week: An intense rivalry with a hornet, a death chamber, and a quest for salvation. *This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Orginal Music: Aaron Calafato Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Bi...

S2 E10: Door to Door Salesmen 04.11.2021 9:25

A rivalry with a door-to-door salesperson ends in an embarrassing fashion. *This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran

S2 E9: Do you Believe in Ghosts? 28.10.2021 11:48

A simple question to my future wife elicits an unexpected ghost story. Happy Halloween! *This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story produced by: Aaron Calafato Featuring: Cori Birce Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Crea...

S2 E8: The Last Blockbuster 21.10.2021 9:48

A chance viewing of a documentary triggers a vivid memory of renting movies at Blockbuster. *This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: A...

S2 E7: A 7 Minute Journey with Mark Metry 14.10.2021 10:54

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 at one point in his life he couldn't even make direct eye contact with people. In this episode, Mark talks about what Social Anxiety feels like and describes one of the breakthrough moments that changed his life for the better. Learn more about Mark at...

S2 E6: SeaWorld 07.10.2021 9:25

This week, a race against Shamu and insight into the world of a captive orca. Ironically, this episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Get your 7MS Merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke...

S2 E5: Aaron's Movie Marathoners Appearance 30.09.2021 9:38

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 Evergreen Podcast Network. You can find full episodes of Movie Marathoners on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We start this episode in the midst of Aaron and Marathoners host Matti reviewing the 90s classic Rookie of the Year, one of Aaron's favorites. Matti...

S2 E4: Semi-Soulmates 23.09.2021 10:33

Two unsuspecting people find themselves on a cosmic collision course. This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran

S2 E3: Missing Person 16.09.2021 9:36

A search for a missing person and my love of mozzarella sticks culminates with a surprise ending. Get your 7MS Merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor:...

S2 E2: Batman and Robin 09.09.2021 9:25

A pair of legendary superheroes, a heroic story, and a surprise ending. Get your 7MS Merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordina...

S2 E1: America 02.09.2021 9:44

Season 2 of 7 Minute Stories starts today! This episode: I join an unlikely sports team and find America in the process... Get your 7MS Merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead...

Introducing 7 Minute Stories Season 2 19.08.2021 2:43

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! Original Song: A Heroine's Welcome Music by TJ Duke and Ben Gmetro of Nature Camp https://wearenaturecamp.bandcamp.com/

Episode 136 - 7 Minutes with Nina Turner 22.07.2021 8:17

Nina Turner explains why rocking the boat is synonymous with positive social change. More about Nina Turner https://ninaturner.com/ Story Production: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran

Announcing Season 2 24.06.2021 4:03

7 Minute Stories is going to a season-based format. Season 2 starts in September 2021!

Episode 135 - 7 Minutes with Jay Crawford 03.06.2021 12:35

Sports journalist & anchor Jay Crawford shares a deeply personal story about his father, post-season baseball, and the virtue of optimism. Story Production: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran

Episode 134 - Field of Dreams (7MS Team Pick) 27.05.2021 9:21

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 Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran

Episode 133 - Announcement & Mini-Story 20.05.2021 8:10

Aaron shares a special announcement, previews the next few weeks on 7MS & tells a mini-story that reveals a special guest. Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Special Logo Design: Alex Collier Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran

Episode 132 - 7 Minutes with IN-Q 13.05.2021 10:16

A unique and inspiring 7 minutes with the award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter & best-selling author. Connect with IN-Q https://in-q.com/ IN-Q recently launched a new podcast. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Story Production: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Photo: Michael Wahba Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Production Assistant: Lenno...

Episode 131 - Remembering Olympia 06.05.2021 9:43

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 Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran

Episode 130 - Lorenzo and the Apple 29.04.2021 8:48

On the first day of 3rd grade I discovered a forbidden fruit… Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran

Episode 129 - 7 Minutes with Maurice Benard (Part 2) 22.04.2021 9:20

Part 2 of my conversation with actor, Emmy winner, best-selling author and mental health advocate Maurice Benard. *Watch Maurice Benard's Show "State of Mind" on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_rEI_NNc5pLloK0YEBVUsg Story Production: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Photo: Jim Warren Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Antho...

Episode 128 - 7 Minutes with Maurice Benard (Part 1) 15.04.2021 11:31

Part 1 of my conversation with actor, Emmy winner, best-selling author and mental health advocate Maurice Benard. Story produced by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran *Watch Maurice Benard's Show State of Mind on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_rEI_NNc5pLloK0YEBVUsg