7 Minute Stories is Aaron Calafato’s extemporaneous, autobiographical storytelling podcast. This top award-winning story podcast is quick, immersive, and tinged with nostalgia. Each story feels deeply personal and always leaves you with something to chew on—7MS sounds like if a Millennial swapped notes with Jean Shepard, Spalding Gray and Paul Harvey at a Midwestern diner.
Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 349 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPerforming Arts |
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 moving encounters of his life.
What began as a grim discovery turned into a quiet reflection on empathy,... more
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 the modern fast-food experience—wrong orders, long waits, and the creeping perfection of AI drive-thr... more
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 breakfast and legendary Air Force fight story, to stacks of bargain-bin movies, tuna sandwiches on rye, and ... more
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 18, he dismissed her vision that he’d trade rock-and-roll dreams for a life centered on home and fam... more
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I'm Aaron Calafatos daughter the reason why my dads podcast is the best is because it real, funny, relatable I'm only 12 years old and I totally recommend not just because he's my dad but because it's soooo good
This episode hit home in so many ways!
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Not much else to say other than this was really enjoyable
You moved past that story of abuse awful quick in the last episode. It was hard to hear about a girl’s abusive family life, then how you made the situation all about yourself.
This is a nice show otherwise, with catchy theme music.
This is a great podcast from beginning to end!
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Featuring short personal anecdotes, the storytelling series offers a glimpse into the host's life experiences that resonate with universal emotions. Episodes explore a variety of themes—ranging from nostalgia and community to personal connections and the complexities of human interactions. Listeners can expect to immerse themselves in relatable tales that evoke both laughter and reflection, all delivered in a concise seven-minute format. The unique approach combines humor with poignant storytelling, making it accessible and appealing to a broad audience seeking entertainment within a brief time frame.
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7 Minute Stories launched 8 years ago and published 349 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Evan Bartels
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3. Angus Fletcher
4. Art LaFleur
5. Noraly Schoenmaker
6. Shannon Cason
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8. Juan Caminero
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