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The Night I Got Lost in the Woods | A Halloween Story
In this Halloween episode of 7 Minute Stories, Aaron shares a true story about getting lost deep in the woods with no phone, no compass, and a rising…
8 months ago
The Migraine from Heaven
In this week's 7 Minute Story, Aaron’s night starts simple, dinner with the family and a quick trip for Advil before his son’s band concert. But what…
8 months, 1 week ago
The Deer Keeper: Tale of a Roadside Saint
When Aaron received a text that said, “I think it’s dead—and it’s in your backyard,” he didn’t expect it to lead to one of the most unexpectedly movi…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Case for AI Fast-Food Drive-Thrus
In 1993, five bucks at a drive-thru could feed a family. Today, it barely covers a soda. In this story, Aaron Calafato takes us through the chaos of …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Memories from Grandpa’s House
In this episode of 7 Minute Stories, Aaron takes listeners back to one unforgettable day at his Grandpa Joe’s house. From a roadside McMuffin breakfa…
9 months ago
The Fortune Teller at Bob Evans
Season 6 Episode 2
In this episode of 7MS, Storyteller Aaron Calafato shares an encounter with a "fortune teller" at a Bob Evans that reshaped how he saw his future. At…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Barbershop Echo | Season 6 Premiere
Season 6 of 7 Minute Stories opens in an empty Medina, Ohio barbershop where Saturday morning memories still linger in the air. Aaron Calafato reflec…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Evan Bartels: Songs, Stories, and the Art of Noticing
In this Storytelling University conversation, Aaron sits down with songwriter Evan Bartels to explore the craft of turning life into song. From the h…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Summer I Tried to Keep Everyone
Aaron remembers the summer he spent in Washington, D.C.—a time of new independence, fast friendships, and an address book filled with names he swore …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Job or Sales Pitch? When Door-to-Door Collides with Boundaries
In this episode of 7 Minute Stories, storyteller Aaron Calafato reflects on his lifelong clash with door-to-door salespeople—and the one unforgettabl…
9 months, 4 weeks ago