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/@breakingitdowntv

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:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@breakingitdowntv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@breakingitdowntv</a>

S3 E40: Last Episode of Season 3 

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 &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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 &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E39: The Four Seasons: Summer

Aaron's pilgrimage for a turkey sandwich takes an unexpected turn…Story created &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior 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 &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E38: The Quest for the Turkey Sandwich 

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?

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?

S3 E37: The 40-Year Train Ride 

Aaron signs up for a 30-day YouTube course from a prominent influencer and gets A LOT more than he bargained for...Story created &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke 

Aaron signs up for a 30-day YouTube course from a prominent influencer and gets A LOT more than he bargained for... Story created &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E36: The YouTube Expert 

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=trueStory created &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: Jeff and His Army of No OneOriginal Music: thomas j. duke 

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: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XacDmENByqEkQHuZyzkv1?autoplay=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XacDmENByqEkQHuZyzkv1?autoplay=true</a> Story created &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: Jeff and His Army of No OneOriginal Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E35: The Letter

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 &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke Get your 7MS merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch

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 &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke  Get your 7MS merch! <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch</a>

S3 E34: The Front Door Incident 

In these 7 Minutes, Aaron confronts his fear of being replaced by artificial intelligence. Story created &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke 

In these 7 Minutes, Aaron confronts his fear of being replaced by artificial intelligence.  Story created &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E33: ChatGPT, Tell Me a Story...

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 &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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 &amp; performed by: Aaron CalafatoSenior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S3 E32: The Four Seasons: Spring 

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

S3 E31: The Door Test 

Award-winning storyteller Aaron Calafato uses 7-minute story vignettes to share his memories, explore his psyche and attempt to make sense of the world.

Such a thoughtful, light-filled podcast..I look forward to the next 7 minutes!!

Great Podcast!

I enjoy listening to these as a little break in between assignments.

Great distraction!

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

Paul Harvey

After a turbulent few weeks in America, I took a long drive to search for answers. What I discovered rejuvenated my faith in mankind.

After a turbulent few weeks in America, I took a long drive to search for answers. What I discovered rejuvenated my faith in mankind.

Episode 48 - Me, Paul Harvey and the Farmer 

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.

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.

Episode 3 - The Audition

Peter Jennings

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 Jennings and a call to action for all people watching the "news".

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 Jennings and a call to action for all people watching the "news".

Episode 4 - The Summer of Peter Jennings

Perfect Day

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 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 part of the 7 Minute Stories community! <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/</a>

Episode 62 - (Flashback Episode) The Perfect Day

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 death… Story created &amp; performed by Aaron Calafato Original art by Pete Whitehead https://www.petewhitehead.com/ Intro &amp; Outro: Cori Birce Audio Production: Ken Wendt http://filmmyart.com/ More at: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com

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 death… Story created &amp; performed by Aaron Calafato Original art by Pete Whitehead <a href="https://www.petewhitehead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.petewhitehead.com/</a> Intro &amp; Outro: Cori Birce Audio Production: Ken Wendt <a href="http://filmmyart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://filmmyart.com/</a> More at: <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com</a>

Episode 19 - The Gun

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 actually believed I was a turtle and had every intention to reveal my true identity to an elementary school crush... Be sure to RATE &amp; REVIEW this podcast! More at https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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 actually believed I was a turtle and had every intention to reveal my true identity to an elementary school crush... Be sure to RATE &amp; REVIEW this podcast! More at <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/</a>

Episode 26 - Becoming Donatello 

Cameron Crowe

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 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.

Episode 58 - Me, Cameron Crowe and the Myth of Elizabethtown

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/ 

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 <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/</a>

Episode 71 - The Rookie of the Year

Larry King

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

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: <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/</a>

Episode 73 - Larry King and the Pretzel Rods

Nina Turner

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. This guest episode features 7 “very real” minutes from our talk. 7ms merch: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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. This guest episode features 7 “very real” minutes from our talk. 7ms merch: <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/</a>

Episode 72 - Special Guest: Nina Turner

The night my grandfather slipped into a coma, he came to me in a profound dream… More at: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com

The night my grandfather slipped into a coma, he came to me in a profound dream… More at: <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com</a>

Episode 18 - The Dream

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.

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.

Episode 32 - The Backseat 

Richard Greenberg

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 Greenberg offers me some redemption… More at https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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 Greenberg offers me some redemption… More at <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/</a>

Episode 68 - The Spotlight or A Love Letter to Richard Greenberg 

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

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 community <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/</a>

Episode 67 - The Last Story of the Year

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 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! <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/</a>

Episode 61 - The Bus Ride 

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 https://www.frankivy.com/music Help us keep the story going! Support 7 Minute Stories at https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/support Thanks to our podcast partners at Evergreen Podcasts https://evergreenpodcasts.com/7-minute-stories

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 href="https://www.frankivy.com/music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.frankivy.com/music</a> Help us keep the story going! Support 7 Minute Stories at <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/support</a> Thanks to our podcast partners at Evergreen Podcasts <a href="https://evergreenpodcasts.com/7-minute-stories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://evergreenpodcasts.com/7-minute-stories</a>

Episode 33 - The Yellow Bird 

I was always skeptical of ghosts, but living in this house made me question everything.

I was always skeptical of ghosts, but living in this house made me question everything.

Episode 59 - Halloween Special: The House in the Woods 

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 was I had to drive nearly 16 hours and endure one of the most unsettling nights of my life. More at: https://www.7minutestoriespod.com

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 was I had to drive nearly 16 hours and endure one of the most unsettling nights of my life. More at: <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com</a>

Episode 16 - Lady of Maine

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.

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.

Episode 7 - Growing Up in the Rearview

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

The story of how a journey to find a rare frozen yogurt flavor gave me another chance at love. Support 7 Minute Stories at <a href="https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/support</a>

Episode 37 - TCBY: A Love Story 

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