7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

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 of the largest behavioral health agencies in the state.  In our talk we discuss: The toll the pandemic is taking on mental health The stigma of mental illness Resources for seeking...

There is something I haven’t told you about myself. In fact, I’ve been hiding it for nearly 30 years… Support this podcast by getting some 7MS gear! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

In this special episode, I talk with TJ Duke (Musician and Cloud Nothings Bassist) about his musical process, our latest 7MS collaboration and creating during COVID19. Music from TJ - https://wearenaturecamp.bandcamp.com/ 7MS Merch - https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

What do a mysterious deer, a legendary wiffle ball tournament and a Joni Mitchell song have in common? As it turns out, everything. *This story was remixed in collaboration with musicians TJ Duke & Ben Gmetro Listen to more of their sound at https://wearenaturecamp.bandcamp.com/ Get your 7MS T-Shirt Today: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

The story of how a one of a kind soap star inadvertently solidified one of the most important relationships of my life. We want to hear from you! Call or Text 216-352-4010 and tell us what you think of the podcast. Get your 7MS Merch at https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

I knew something was wrong when we arrived at our new apartment, but I could never imagine what would happened next. Get your 7MS Merch: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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. 7MS Merch: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

A harrowing story about how destroying my own basement plumbing brought me closer to the ghosts of our ancestors.  Support this podcast by getting your 7MS Merch https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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* Visit https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/ and pitch us your 7 Minute Story!

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. 7MS Merch: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

This episode is multimedia story in three parts:   Part 1 "The Gettysburg Address" by President Abraham Lincoln, recited by Aaron Calafato   Part 2: A musical piece, “Common People” by Ken Wendt inspired from Aaron Copeland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and includes excerpts from a 1942 speech by vice president Henry Wallace. More music from Ken Wendt - http://fluentk.com/ Part 3: "Heart-Soul Agr...

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 composed by our audio producer (Ken Wendt) that you can listen to, follow along with or get lost in. And just know. Even though I won't be talking or telling a story for the duration of this seven minutes. I'll be right here with you. Audio, Composition...

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 death … Get your 7ms Merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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 Day, and in an effort to pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, this episode I recite FDR’s D-Day Prayer.

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 songs. Connect with Ken Wendt http://media216.com/ http://fluentk.com/

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: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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 story as one of their favorite past episodes.

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 special guest episode of 7 Minute Stories. More about C.W. Schultz https://cwschultz.com/ 7ms Merch https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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, as seen only through the rear-view mirror of my car. From the moment I drove her home from the hospital after she was born, to imagining what her life will look like in an uncertain future. Remember to subscribe & 5 star rate this podcast! 7ms Merch: h...

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 https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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 - https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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 & 5 star this podcast! 7MS Merch https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/