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

Episodes

S3 E27: In the beginning... 23.03.2023 9:47

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. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E26: Guitar Hero 16.03.2023 9:48

Something unexpected happens when my daughter asks me to compete in the "air guitar" competition at the father-daughter dance... Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E25: The Four Seasons: Winter 09.03.2023 9:08

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! Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E24: Over 200 Episodes! 02.03.2023 8:06

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 Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E23: Special Guest Chayla Hope 23.02.2023 10:16

Aaron takes 7 minutes to unpack the cocoon story of singer/pop artist Chayla Hope. Stream Chayla's debut album: Damn, Feelings https://www.chaylahope.com/ Special Guest: Chayla Hope Story Direction: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E22: The Red Balloon 16.02.2023 9:40

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 j. duke

S3 E21: The Riddler 09.02.2023 9:17

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 Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke With your purchase of any 7MS merch item, you're ensuring Aaron's stories will remain free and open to the...

S3 E20: The Church with the Red Doors 02.02.2023 8:54

The answer to whether Aaron would become a pastor lies somewhere behind these red doors... Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E19: The Diagnosis 26.01.2023 8:51

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. Original Story by Juan Caminero Story Direction: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E18: The High School Reunion 19.01.2023 9:14

In these 7 Minutes, Aaron makes his first appearance at a High School class reunion. It doesn't go as expected... Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E17: The Dandelion Salad 12.01.2023 11:11

Aaron’s grandfather never would have thought this little story about growing up during the depression would reach tens of millions of people around the globe. Story Created & Performed by: Aaron Calafato Original Story Told by: Joseph Collier (Calafato) Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional Vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E16: The Man and the Birds 22.12.2022 7:59

It’s a Christmas tradition on 7MS. Aaron recites a story popularized by the radio legend Paul Harvey. Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E15: The Story Behind 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' 15.12.2022 10:17

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 Little Christmas'. Lyric guide for this episode: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/lyricguide Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thoma...

S3 E14: The Snowman 08.12.2022 10:22

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 Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E13: So God Made a Farmer 01.12.2022 11:32

In this episode, Aaron pays tribute to his late cousin with the retelling of this popular speech. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E12: Sunday Mass 24.11.2022 9:14

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 Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E11: The Violinist 17.11.2022 9:38

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 Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E10: The Heartbeat 10.11.2022 8:51

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 Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E9: Disclosure 03.11.2022 9:12

Aaron explores the making of a miraculous film called Disclosure - A student film that turned Aaron and his high school friends into movie stars. Okay, maybe not movie stars, but what they did learn was life-changing. *Today's story reference Jay Ellison, Aaron's longtime friend, and current film industry professional. Learn more about Jay and his company at https://shadowcastpictures.com/ Story...

S3 E8: Something's Wrong with this Haunted House 27.10.2022 9:00

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 Original Music & Sound Design: thomas j. duke

S3 E7: The Four Seasons: Autumn 20.10.2022 10:06

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! Story Created & Performed by: Aaron Calafato Original Music & Sound Design: thomas j. duke Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional Vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead

S3 E6: The Story That Got 1 Million Views 13.10.2022 8:32

Aaron tells a story that gets millions on YouTube & is proven wrong about something in the process. Follow Aaron on YouTube Shorts https://bit.ly/3fRBCBd Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E5: The Chinese Restaurant 06.10.2022 9:25

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 Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E4: Living the Dream 29.09.2022 9:53

The sound of wind chimes sends Aaron on a surreal journey through a profound dream and a mind-bending bike ride. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Sarah Drago Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E3: Take your space 22.09.2022 9:43

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