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 reminded you of a memory! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.aaroncalafato.com/pod-production--consulting

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 reminded you of a memory! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.aaroncalafato.com/pod-production--consulting

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 a memory! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.aaroncalafato.com/pod-production--consulting

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! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.valleyview.fm/contact

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 of a memory! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.valleyview.fm/contact

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! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.valleyview.fm/contact

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 episode or how it reminded you of a memory! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.valleyview.fm/contact

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.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.valleyview.fm/contact

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 minutes ends with some calming holiday music.  • 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.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.valleyview.fm/contact

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 longtime friend of mine and colleague. He and I tried for many years to trace the author of these words. We never could and it occurs to me that maybe some things are supposed to be written without credit to any particular individual ...” • 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.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.valleyview.fm/contact

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 episode or how it reminded you of a memory! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.valleyview.fm/contact

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 reminded you of a story of your own! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/contact • Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch • Book a 1 on 1 storytelling class with Aaron: https://www.aaroncalafato.com/1on1coaching • Want help developing, launching, or producing your podcast? Set up a call with Aaron and 7MS Audio Engineer Ken! https://www.valleyview.fm/contact

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. duke 

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. duke 

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 Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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. duke 

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. duke 

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 Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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. duke 

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. duke 

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. duke 

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, and dive deeper into the 7 Minute Stories Universe by visiting https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/ Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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

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. duke 

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?

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. 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: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XacDmENByqEkQHuZyzkv1?autoplay=true Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: Jeff and His Army of No One Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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

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. 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 & 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. duke 

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. duke 

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. duke 

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. duke 

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. duke 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

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 

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 

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 

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 

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