An unexpected visit to my grandmother’s house conjures the ghost of Larry King and reshapes the memory of the woman I thought I knew. 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...

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...

When Aaron looked in the rearview mirror, all he could see was the car about to hit him. The next thing he knew, he was caught somewhere between a spiritual experience and a reality television show. 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...

Aaron's second-grade year. An elementary lunchroom. A purple silk shirt. A blossoming new love. Local history would be made as he courted an older woman for the first time… Stay tuned every Thursday all summer long for - 7MS: The Best of Season 1 • 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:...

A mysterious late-night call promises the chance of a lifetime, but reality may have another twist... Join Aaron on a "surreal" journey from his podcast studio to the hills of L.A. Stay tuned every Thursday all summer long for - 7MS: The Best of Season 1 • 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 &...

What started out as an exceptional day on the basketball court ended in a hilarious trip to the emergency room… Stay tuned every Thursday all summer long for - 7MS: The Best of Season 1 • 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...

In this Season 4 finale, Aaron takes a nostalgic journey back to the early '90s. Join him as he pretends to be a priest, watches his grandmother order an unthinkable dish at Friendly's restaurant, and helps track down a mysterious soccer coach named Mr. Sheep. Stay tuned every Thursday all summer long for - 7MS: The Best of Season 1 • 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...

Is it Aaron Calafato or Tony Robbins? Either way, enjoy this special message for our 7MS listeners.  • 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  Resident Artist: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke 

7MS Presents: Cleveland's Secret Identity: A Superman Story About: Join viral storyteller Aaron Calafato (7 Minute Stories, Glassdoor's The Lonely Office) as he delves into the journey of filmmaker Rob Montague, who is on a mission to create a unique and compelling film about the creators of Superman. Discover the passion and urgency behind Rob's decade-long project, "Secret Identity," a multifaceted documentary and narrative that intertwines animation, live-action, and the stories of three...

Can Aaron turn a clear misperception into a surprising gift? • 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 

A bizarre sound from Aaron’s car transforms into a story with two surprise endings…  *If you're experiencing abuse, you can get help with just a call at 800-799-7233 or visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s Website. • 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...

The story of how Aaron became the Milli Vanilli of his youth orchestra! • Only a few 7MS Tees left and we've dropped the price! Support 7MS by treating yourself to some merch https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke 

After crossing paths with his childhood soccer coach, Aaron discovers he has more in common with Gordon Bombay, the fictional character from Mighty Ducks, than he ever imagined. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Resident Artist: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke  • We’re creating bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox, but only exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly...

In this bonus episode, there's something that Cori and Aaron can't seem to get over about the 90s movie classic The Mighty Ducks. Plus, a new 7MS preview. • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the waitlist! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/newsletter

This week, Aaron explores his childhood church aversion and a transformative friendship that taught him the power of understanding. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke  • 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...

In a pivotal moment, with agents and talent scouts watching, Aaron's mind suddenly goes blank during one of the most crucial performances of his life. Will he manage to recover? What unexpected lesson will he learn along the way? Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke  • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS...

Join Aaron and Cori in the latest 7MS Monthly episode, where they unravel the mysteries of time (or lack thereof) and dive into the unexpected twists of a piece of candy, an old friend, and a life-saving event.  • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the waitlist! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/newsletter

In these 7 minutes, the surreal experience of witnessing a total eclipse brings Aaron some unexpected clarity.  Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke  • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the waitlist! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/newsletter • We...

In 2009, things were at an all-time low. Then, Aaron got an interview... Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke  • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the waitlist! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/newsletter • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and...

Join Aaron as he unravels a tale where a simple piece of candy, the fate of a childhood friend, and a life-saving event take an unexpected turn.  *Today's story features guest art by Jade Kruyne & Gage Spehar Jade’s illustration is featured here and on all major podcast apps where you listen to 7MS Gage’s can be seen at 7minutestories.com   Connect w/ Jade's work on Instagram @bunny3holland Connect w/ Gage's work on Instagram @snotrocket1944 Story created & performed by: Aaron...

This Spring, Aaron's mood is unusually low. Yet, a surprising confession reveals it's not for the reason he initially thought. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke  • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the...

Aaron must decide if picking up a peculiar hitchhiker is worth the risk. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke  • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the waitlist! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/newsletter   • We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and...

In this episode, Aaron faces a pivotal moment as he contemplates acting on a "gut feeling" that could impact the rest of his life. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke  • We’re creating free bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our new monthly series on 7MS, where the dynamic duo of Aaron and Cori, a husband and wife team, take you on a journey through the past month's 7 Minute Stories. They'll dive into behind-the-scenes insights, laugh a lot, and explore unexpected topics. This month, join Cori as she "interrogates" Aaron about cheesy dippers, cement geese, and his past romantic escapades! • Hear more of Aaron on The Lonely Office Podcast by...

 A visit to Grama's house turns into an unexpected life lesson Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Original Music: thomas j. duke  • Hear more of Aaron on The Lonely Office Podcast by Glassdoor https://join.glassdoor.com/thelonelyoffice • We’re creating bonus 7MS-themed podcast content delivered to your inbox exclusively for 7MS listeners who sign up for our quarterly newsletter. Join the...