Latest 7ms Podcast Episodes
S4 E16: The Brick Walkway (7MS Listener Pick)
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - December 28, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIn 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 treati...
S4 E15: A Response to Virginia O'Hanlon
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - December 24, 2023 05:01 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIt’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 Yor...
S4 E14: The Man and the Birds
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - December 21, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsEnjoy 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 publis...
S4 E13: Be Sure to Drink Your Ovaltine!
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - December 14, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThe 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 hea...
S4 E12: George Bailey Syndrome
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - December 07, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsHow 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 l...
S4 E11: I Hope AI Takes Over
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - November 30, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIn 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
S4 E10: The Thanksgiving Christmas Tree
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - November 23, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIs 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
S4 E9: Henry Winkler's Reminder
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - November 16, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhy 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/n...
S4 E8: The Work Fight
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - November 09, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAaron'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: Pe...
S4 E7: A Halloween Story
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - October 31, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAaron 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
S4 E6: Do you Smell that?
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - October 26, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAaron 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
S4 E5: Warp!
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - October 19, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhat 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/abeebj...
S4 E4: How Super Kmart Became a Seagull Zoo
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - October 12, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAs 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 ...
S4 E3: Graham's House
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - October 05, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsJoin 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
S4 E2: The Secret Channel
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - September 28, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAt 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
S4 E1: For Profit: An Origin Story
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - September 21, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsFor 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 *Gi...
S3 E40: Last Episode of Season 3
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - July 06, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAaron 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
S3 E39: The Four Seasons: Summer
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - June 15, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIn 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 Musi...
S3 E38: The Quest for the Turkey Sandwich
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - June 08, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAaron'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
S3 E37: The 40-Year Train Ride
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - June 01, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsJoin 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 E36: The YouTube Expert
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - May 25, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAaron 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
S3 E35: The Letter
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - May 18, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIn 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:...
S3 E34: The Front Door Incident
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - May 11, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsOne 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 Whiteh...
S3 E33: ChatGPT, Tell Me a Story...
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - May 04, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIn 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
S3 E32: The Four Seasons: Spring
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - April 27, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIn 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:...
S3 E31: The Door Test
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - April 20, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhat 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
S3 E30: The TikTok Scam
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - April 13, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIn 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
S3 E29: Frozen Yogurt Love Story
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - April 06, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsCori 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
S3 E28: The Frog
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - March 30, 2023 14:53 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAn 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
S3 E27: In the beginning...
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato - March 23, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsJoin 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: th...
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