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7 Minute Stories is a short-form autobiographical podcast. Told in about seven minutes with no script, each episode delivers a true story from Aaron’s extremely normal and relatable life in Ohio. This show is quick, immersive, and tinged with nostalgia. New episodes every week.
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- 2 days ago8 min
The Sound of Hope
In the early morning hours at the Cleveland Clinic, Aaron's grandmother was preparing for major heart surgery. When a chaplain entered her room to offer a prayer, Aaron began noticing something extraordinary in the voices coming from the hospital rooms around him. Different prayers, different languages, different beliefs, but one unmistakably human sound. Thanksgiving Giveaway: Enter for a chance to win one of two personalized memory book projects from Meminto Stories. Visit meminto.com/7minutestories to enter before the end of November. The Team: Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Art by: Pete Whitehead Additional vocals: Cori Calafato Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke 👉Follow Aaron on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube 👉Join the Newsletter 👉Explore Aaron's Storytelling & Podcast Projects
- 1 weeks ago6 min
The Scariest Day of Fifth Grade
What happens when a childhood Halloween adventure becomes a real-life nightmare? In fifth grade, Aaron Calafato couldn't wait to experience his elementary school's legendary haunted house. But once inside, the excitement turned to terror, leaving him trapped in the darkness and desperate to escape. What happened next became a moment Aaron would never forget. Thanksgiving Giveaway: Enter for a chance to win one of two personalized memory book projects from Meminto Stories. Visit meminto.com/7minutestories to enter before the end of November. The Team: Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Original Scores & Sound Design by Echo Finch Additional vocals: Cori Calafato Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke 👉Follow Aaron on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube 👉Join the Newsletter 👉Explore Aaron's Storytelling & Podcast Projects
- 2 weeks ago8 min
A Case for the Lab Rat Cemetery
Some of the most overlooked contributors to medical science have sacrificed more than we realize, and they're probably not who you think. When Aaron's 13-year-old daughter asks a surprising question about the lab rats used in scientific research, an ordinary car ride becomes an unexpected conversation about sacrifice, compassion, and the value of life. 👉More about Meminto Stories, our partnership, giveaway details, deadlines, and entry instructions are below! The Team: Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Calafato Art: LuxArtXD Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke 👉Follow Aaron on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube 👉Join the Newsletter 👉Explore Aaron's Storytelling & Podcast Projects
- 3 weeks ago9 min
Stories in a Box: My Grandfather’s Secret Life as a Writer
A locked desk drawer. Hundreds of short stories. A side of his grandfather Aaron Calafato never knew. Growing up, Aaron’s grandfather taught him how to captivate a room, turning old speeches into storytelling lessons around the living room. Years later, a discovery shared by Aaron’s father revealed a hidden collection of stories, decades of rejection letters, and a creative dream that connected three generations. Plus, Aaron welcomes Meminto Stories as the presenting sponsor for the remainder of season seven of 7 Minute Stories. Meminto helps turn personal memories into printed books through guided questions. To celebrate, two winners will receive a free Meminto book to preserve their own stories in a Thanksgiving giveaway. 👉More about Meminto Stories, our partnership, giveaway details, deadlines, and entry instructions are below! The Team: Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Calafato Art: Pete Whitehead Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke 👉Follow Aaron on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube 👉Join the Newsletter 👉Explore Aaron's Storytelling & Podcast Projects
- Oct 8, 20266 min
No Matter Where You Go, There You Are
Some words have a way of traveling through generations and turning up in unexpected places. For Aaron, the phrase “No matter where you go, there you are” first appeared in the 1984 cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. But where else has this quote appeared in pop culture and throughout history? And why has it endured? In this episode of 7 Minute Stories, Aaron traces the surprising journey of a simple phrase and explores why its meaning continues to resonate across generations. 👉Join the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter 👉Explore all of Aaron's Storytelling & Podcast Projects 👉Follow Aaron on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube
- Oct 1, 20268 min
A Big Announcement & Preview
A new chapter is coming to this feed. Aaron shares why 7 Minute Stories will become Shortwave Stories in January 2027, what’s changing, and why listeners can stay right here for a new story every week. Then, hear “The Secret Antenna,” a story about Aaron's childhood dream behind it all. Previously aired this Summer on public radio, it makes its debut in this feed as a preview of what’s coming in January. 👉Join the newsletter 👉Explore all of Aaron's Storytelling & Podcast Projects 👉Follow Aaron on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Original Scores & Sound Design by Echo Finch Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Additional vocals: Cori Calafato In Partnership with WYSU 88.5FM
- Sep 24, 20268 min
Grapes of Wrath
On a scorching Ohio summer day, Aaron and Corey pull into a shady corner of a movie theater parking lot to eat lunch. What they find there is hard to explain, and even harder to fit into its surroundings. In this 7 Minute Stories episode, an ordinary stop becomes a reflection on beauty, disorder, and the surprises hiding in everyday life. 👉Join the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter 👉Explore all of Aaron's Storytelling & Podcast Projects 👉Follow Aaron on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube
- Sep 17, 20268 min
The Fish Resurrection (Season 7 Premiere!)
Can a fish rise from the dead? Aaron has seen it happen. In the Season 7 premiere of 7 Minute Stories, a family aquarium, a fish named Poop, and one unforgettable mystery become a strange and surprisingly moving story about life, death, and second chances. 👇 Join the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter 👇 Explore all of Aaron's Storytelling & Podcast Projects 👇 Follow Aaron on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube
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