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7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

Aaron Calafato

Comedy

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 393

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 diner. New episodes every week.

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A James Earl Jones Tribute & More! (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

dimanche 15 septembre 2024 • Duration 16:49

This weekend, Aaron pays tribute to the late James Earl Jones and shares Jay Crawford's (formerly ESPN) story about a father, son and baseball. James Earl Jones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Earl_Jones Jay Crawford https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Crawford Here more about Art LaFleur on 7MS https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/all-episodes/s2e15 Field of Dreams Based on Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella Production: Gordon Company Distributed by: Universal Pictures (United States) & Carolco Pictures (International)

Chinese Food: A Story About Family, Culture, and Connection (S5 E2)

Season 5 · Episode 2

jeudi 12 septembre 2024 • Duration 08:32

A simple lunch at a Chinese restaurant leads Aaron into a world of hidden stories, unexpected connections, and a journey that was much more than just Chinese food. We’re creating bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox, but only exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the waitlist! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/newsletter Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Calafato Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

A Strange Week in America OR Life as a House

jeudi 18 juillet 2024 • Duration 10:24

Aaron had 7 minutes before he needed to come inside and put his kids to bed. Just enough time to discover something incredible radiating from inside his house. Stay tuned every Thursday all summer long for - 7MS: The Best of Season 1 Season 5 starts this September! • We’re creating bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox, but only exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the waitlist! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/newsletter Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Birce Art: Pete Whitehead Original Music: thomas j. duke

S2 E34: Halley's Comet

Season 2 · Episode 34

jeudi 5 mai 2022 • Duration 09:44

In 1986, a famous comet became the steward of one of my most precious memories. Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Additional Vocals: Cori Birce Season 2 of 7MS is made possible by Fishbowl http://joinfishbowl.com/7ms

S2 E33: The Blue Plastic Bag

Season 2 · Episode 33

jeudi 28 avril 2022 • Duration 09:47

The terrifying but meaningful journey of a blue plastic grocery bag. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Additional Vocals: Cori Birce Season 2 of 7MS is made possible by Fishbowl http://joinfishbowl.com/7ms

S2 E32: Vince Carter featuring Joe Leo

Season 2 · Episode 32

jeudi 21 avril 2022 • Duration 10:52

What do you do when you have a chance to meet your hero? My friend Joe Leo faced that exact situation when he found himself on the same basketball court as NBA All-Star Vince Carter. Episode and Story Direction by: Aaron Calafato Special Guest: Joe Leo Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Additional Vocals: Cori Birce Season 2 of 7MS is made possible by Fishbowl https://fishbowlapp.com/7ms

S2 E31: The CM Punk Difference w/ Chris Maffei

Season 2 · Episode 31

jeudi 14 avril 2022 • Duration 08:41

Chris Maffei, Podcast Production Manager for Hatch.fm, shares the reason why he wanted to be CM Punk growing up. Episode Direction by: Aaron Calafato Special Guest: Chris Maffei Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Additional Vocals: Cori Birce Season 2 of 7MS is made possible by Fishbowl https://joinfishbowl.com/7MS

S2 E30: Wrestling is a Love Story

Season 2 · Episode 30

jeudi 7 avril 2022 • Duration 09:41

My love letter to professional wrestling... Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Additional Vocals: Cori Birce Season 2 of 7MS is made possible by Fishbowl https://www.fishbowlapp.com/7ms

S2 E29: 7 Minutes of Contemplation

Season 2 · Episode 29

jeudi 31 mars 2022 • Duration 09:18

Things would be better if we were less reactive and more contemplative. 7MS Created by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Music: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Additional Vocals: Cori Birce Season 2 of 7MS is made possible by Fishbowl

S2 E28: Stand-up

Season 2 · Episode 28

jeudi 24 mars 2022 • Duration 09:32

Every journey is made up of a million little moments, but there's usually one domino moment that makes the whole thing possible. Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt Original Art: Pete Whitehead Additional Vocals: Cori Birce Season 2 of 7MS is made possible by Fishbowl http://joinfishbowl.com/7ms