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7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

7 Minute Stories is Aaron Calafato’s extemporaneous, autobiographical storytelling podcast. This top award-winning story podcast is quick, immersive, and tinged with nostalgia. Each story feels deeply personal and always leaves you with something to chew on—7MS sounds like if a Millennial swapped stories with Jean Shepard, Spalding Gray and Paul Harvey at a Midwestern diner.

comedy improv

All Episodes

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Episode 68 - The Spotlight or A Love Letter to...

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2020/01/09

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/

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Episode 67 - The Last Story of the Year

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/12/26

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/

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8:26

Episode 66 - A Christmas Story with no Author

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/12/19

Every Christmas Eve, I listen to a beautiful story recited and made famous by radio legend Paul Harvey. It’s called “The Man & the Birds”, and ironically, nobody has been able to find the original author. This holiday season, I’d like to read it to you… Be a part of the 7 Minute Story Community! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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8:55

Episode 65 - The Yoga Class

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/12/12

In 2008, I reluctantly attended my first yoga class in New York City. Ten years later, it’s an experience I can’t seem to forget. Be a part of the 7MS Community: https://7minutestoriespod.com

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Episode 64 - Guest Storyteller: Mr. Klaus

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/12/05

To usher in the Christmas season, I wanted to share a guest story from a man who is the closest thing to the real Santa you’ll ever come across. His name is name Mark Klaus. I interviewed Mark a couple years ago, and in this 7 Minute Segment, he explains what inspired him to create the largest indoor Christmas attraction in the United States. His answer was poignant but I didn’t anticipate the unexpected twist at the end… Be a part of the 7MS Community https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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Episode 63 - A Thanksgiving to Remember

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/11/28

Hosting at my house for the first time triggers a poignant memory of Thanksgiving past. Be a part of the 7 Minute Stories community! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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Episode 62 - (Flashback Episode) The Perfect Day

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/11/21

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/

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8:54

Episode 61 - The Bus Ride

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/11/14

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/

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9:26

Episode 60 - Special Guest: Matt Fish

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/11/07

A conversation about my love of grilled cheese sparks restaurant entrepreneur Matt Fish to talk about his inspiration for the popular MELT bar and grilled. Be a part of the 7 Minute Stories community https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/

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Episode 59 - Halloween Special: The House in the Woods

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/10/31

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

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

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/10/24

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.

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Episode 57 - Special Guest: Bill Squire

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/10/17

In 2018, I did an interview with comedian and radio personality Bill Squire. In this 7 minute segment from that conversation, we discuss how comedy can be a vital platform to explore racism in America. More about Bill at https://billsquire.com/

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Fan Favorite (Episode 16 - Lady of Maine)

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/10/10

Please enjoy this fan favorite from early on in the 7 minute Story podcast series! 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.

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Episode 55 - Sunday Sauce

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/10/03

A tasty Italian-American tradition triggers an identity crisis.

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Episode 54 - Dream until your dream comes true

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/09/26

A story that starts with a dream of becoming an actor in New York City, and ends with a surprise twist involving an unexpected guardian angel...

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9:12

Episode 53 - My way on the highway

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/09/19

A story spanning three generations, guided by the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Eric Clapton, all culminating with an emotional tirade at a local coffee establishment.

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Episode 52 - Guest Storyteller: Dennis Kucinich

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/09/12

In 2018, Dennis Kucinich was running to become the next Governor of Ohio. During that busy campaign, I sat down with him for an interview. This special episode of 7ms features the most compelling 7 minutes from that conversation. In it, Mr. Kucinich talks with me about growing up in the inner city, his views on the military industrial complex, and a specific moment in his life that he’ll never forget.

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Episode 51: Barnes & Noble: A Love Story

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/09/05

Why do the places where we spend our time mean so much to us? In this story, I explain how a trip to a local Barnes & Noble with my girlfriend became a launching pad for our love story.

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24:05

Special 50th Episode

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/08/29

This episode breaks format a bit & features a 21 minute conversation between my girlfriend & life partner Cori Birce and I. We reflect back on the last 49 stories, a growing audience, our life together, and looking to the future. You may recognize Cori’s wonderful voice at the beginning of every 7 Minute Story. She has been with me since the start of this journey and I think you’ll agree that she’s the perfect guest for our first retrospective.

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8:38

Episode 49 - Jump on the roof

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato ·

2019/08/22

This story is about an intriguing man named Ernie. I met him in the summer of 2000 while working a summer job. Our chance meeting gave me insight into his tragic past, helped me overcome a secret fear and would ultimately impact both our lives forever.

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