This week, Aaron explores his childhood church aversion and a transformative friendship that taught him the power of understanding. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We’re creating bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your…

In a pivotal moment, with agents and talent scouts watching, Aaron's mind suddenly goes blank during one of the most crucial performances of his life. Will he manage to recover? What unexpected lesson will he learn along the way? Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Wh…

Join Aaron and Cori in the latest 7MS Monthly episode, where they unravel the mysteries of time (or lack thereof) and dive into the unexpected twists of a piece of candy, an old friend, and a life-saving event. • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newslett…

In these 7 minutes, the surreal experience of witnessing a total eclipse brings Aaron some unexpected clarity. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusive…

In 2009, things were at an all-time low. Then, Aaron got an interview... Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for o…

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. *Today's story features guest art by Jade Kruyne & Gage Spehar Jade’s illustration is featured here and on all major podcast apps where you listen to 7MS Gage’s can be seen at 7minutestories.com Connect w/…

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 Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your…

Aaron must decide if picking up a peculiar hitchhiker is worth the risk. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for o…

In this episode, Aaron faces a pivotal moment as he contemplates acting on a "gut feeling" that could impact the rest of his life. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to …

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 behind-the-scenes insights, laugh a lot, and explore unexpected topics. This month, join Cori as she "interrogates" Aaron about cheesy…

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 Original Music: thomas j. duke • Hear more of Aaron on The Lonely Office Podcast by Glassdoor https://join.glassdoor.com/thelonelyoffice • We’re creating bonus …

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 Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite episode or how it re…

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 Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite episode or how it remind…

Long days and empty plates. Join Aaron for his 6th grade edition of hunger games. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite episode or how it reminded you of …

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 Original Music: thomas j. duke • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite episode or how it reminded you of a memory! …

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 Original Music: thomas j. duke • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite episode or how it reminded you …

Aaron's first puff of a cigarette has some unexpected consequences... Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite episode or how it reminded you of a memory! ht…

A cryptic text from a delivery driver (The Riddler) ignites a mystery and turns Aaron & Cori’s evening upside down. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite …

In these 7 Minutes, Aaron tries to piece together memories of his late grandfather. Plus, a listener shoutout! • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite episode or how it reminded you of a memory! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespo…

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 Claus by Francis P. Church. Church’s editorial was first published in the New York newspaper The Sun on September 21, 1897. The 7 minu…

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, “The story was originally published by United Press International by Louis Cassels, a …

The story behind 'A Christmas Story' and how it all connects to Aaron's very own 'Little Orphan Annie' decoder pin. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite …

How do you respond when something pulls you back to the hometown you always wanted to leave? Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us about your favorite episode or how it remin…

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 Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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 Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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 artistic career! Find out more about Joe's filmography: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0341055/ Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato…

Aaron's career hangs in the balance when things escalate quickly at work. When you buy 7MS Merch, you're gifting a story to someone else: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke…

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 Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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 Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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 world in the balance… *This story features a special guest illustration by Abby Wolkins Learn more about Abby's work: https://www.instagram.com/abeebjeanie/ Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato S…

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

Join Aaron as he unravels the story of a mysterious man named Graham and a notorious house with a dark history. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

At 15 years old, Aaron discovers a secret channel while using the 'tuner' to sharpen the image on his family's Hitachi television. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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 American student debt crisis. In our 7MS Season 4 Premiere, Aaron share’s pivotal origin story that ignited it all. *Explicit themes & language *Give us your feedback, share your stories, buy merch, a…

Aaron brings Season 3 to a close and addresses several questions, including if there will there be a Season 4 of 7MS... Subscribe to Aaron's NEW YouTube show - Breaking it Down: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingitdowntvBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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

Aaron's pilgrimage for a turkey sandwich takes an unexpected turn… Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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?Bởi Evergreen Podcasts

Aaron signs up for a 30-day YouTube course from a prominent influencer and gets A LOT 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. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

In this 7 Minutes, Aaron tells a story about summer love and a letter he never wrote. *This episode features a guest musical appearance by Jeff and his Army of No One. Follow and listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XacDmENByqEkQHuZyzkv1?autoplay=true Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Addit…

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 define me as a father… Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke Get your 7MS merch! http…

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 Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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

What if you had access to a test that could guarantee a happy ending to your love story? Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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 Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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 Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

An innocent frog's fate sets Aaron on a path of redemption. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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…

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. dukeBởi Evergreen Podcasts

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…