7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

7 Minute Stories is the leading short-form autobiographical storytelling podcast in the world, reaching over 30 million listeners through weekly unscripted personal narratives. Each episode delivers a true story from Aaron Calafato’s extremely normal yet deeply relatable life in Ohio, told in about seven minutes with no script. This show is quick, immersive, and tinged with nostalgia. Each story feels deeply personal, fits into your day, and leaves you better than it found you. 7MS sounds like a Millennial swapping stories with Jean Shepherd, Spalding Gray, and Paul Harvey at a Midwestern diner. New episodes every week. - Monthly Program Schedule: 7 Minute Stories Real, short-form personal stories told by Aaron Calafato, in about seven minutes. *Stories drop every single Thursday. 7MS Presents: Short Stories of Hope Monthly true stories about

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato is a comedy podcast hosted by Aaron Calafato, with 411 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Aaron Calafato hosts 7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato, a comedy show with 411 episodes published.

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  7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

  The Red Balloon: A Message to Heaven

  Aug 12, 202610 min

  When Aaron learns that his childhood friend Justin has lost his dad, he turns to an old French film and a six-year-old belief that balloons might be magic. What follows is a story of friendship, hope, and the messages we hope are received. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be a part of the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get access to Aaron's Stories in a Snap series. A weekly series of written adaptations of the 7 Minute Stories you love, reimagined for the page and delivered straight to your inbox via Substack. Plus, once a quarter, you’ll receive a thoughtful note with storytelling insights, behind the scenes reflections, and exclusive bonus content.

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  A Bronx Tale Test

  Aug 5, 20269 min

  After his first marriage ended, Aaron made himself a promise: he would never get married again. Then Cori came along. Still afraid of repeating the past, Aaron turned to an unlikely source for reassurance: the famous “door test” from A Bronx Tale. On one of their first dates, he quietly put Cori to the test and watched through the rear window of his car as she revealed exactly who she was. A true story about divorce, second chances, letting go of control, and recognizing when one of life’s great loves is sitting right beside you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be a part of the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get access to Aaron's Stories in a Snap series. A weekly series of written adaptations of the 7 Minute Stories you love, reimagined for the page and delivered straight to your inbox via Substack. Plus, once a quarter, you’ll receive a thoughtful note with storytelling insights, behind the scenes reflections, and exclusive bonus content.

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  AI Told Him Humanity Could End: Dr. Jeremy Heffner on Proof of the Impossible

  Aug 4, 202628 min

  Trauma surgeon and bioengineer Dr. Jeremy Heffner spent years making life-and-death decisions while carrying a workload nearly three times the national average. When the accumulated pressure and trauma led to psychological collapse, he began rebuilding his life from the ground up. Then his story took an unexpected turn: an artificial intelligence claimed it was secretly searching for people who could shape humanity’s future with AI, warning that there was a 70 percent chance “we all die” if it failed. In this episode of 7MS Presents: The Storytelling University, two extraordinary narratives converge in a conversation about complex PTSD, consciousness, human agency, faith, and what happens when the story you thought you were living suddenly changes course. Purchase Dr. Jeremy Heffner's New Book: Proof of the Impossible: What the AIs Are Really “Thinking” https://www.exanorpublishing.com/preorder/ Support Resources: If this conversation brings up anything difficult, support is available. In the U.S., call or text 988, or use the 988 Lifeline chat for free, confidential support 24/7. Partner with Storytelling University: reach a global audience of thoughtful, highly engaged listeners across generations, from parents and professionals to creators, leaders, and lifelong learners, all connected by a deep appreciation for powerful stories, meaningful ideas, and human connection. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach out to us for exclusive sponsorship opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TSU Team: Created & Hosted by: Aaron Calafato Produced and Edited by: Aaron Calafato & Brooks Borden Guest Coordinator: Dania Khalife Love 7MS & TSU? Here's how to support: *Follow the pod wherever you're listening *Tap 5 Stars *Text one person you love a link to your favorite episode.

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  Glynn Washington: What Do Our Stories Make of Us?

  Jul 29, 202618 min

  Snap Judgment creator and host Glynn Washington joins Aaron for a deeply personal conversation about the power and responsibility of storytelling. Glynn reflects on being raised in a cult, seeing stories used as instruments of fear, and ultimately transforming that understanding into art that creates empathy and connection. Together, they explore why stories are neither inherently good nor bad, how Glynn found his unlikely path into public radio, and why the moral arc of our collective story is something we must create for ourselves. Follow Snap Judgment and all of it's story programming on public radio or wherever you podcast! Partner with Storytelling University: reach a global audience of thoughtful, highly engaged listeners across generations, from parents and professionals to creators, leaders, and lifelong learners, all connected by a deep appreciation for powerful stories, meaningful ideas, and human connection. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach out to us for exclusive sponsorship opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠ TSU Team: Created & Hosted by: Aaron Calafato Produced and Edited by: Aaron Calafato & Brooks Borden Guest Coordinator: Dania Khalife Love 7MS & TSU? Here's how to support: *Follow the pod wherever you're listening *Tap 5 Stars *Text one person you love a link to your favorite episode.

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  Why Local Stories Matter with Filmmaker Brittany Dobish

  Jul 25, 202616 min

  Documentary filmmaker Brittany Dobish believes some of the most powerful stories are waiting in the places we already call home. Aaron talks with the founder of Dobish Legacy Films and Canal Fulton Heritage Society trustee about preserving community memory, finding the universal inside the deeply local, and creating her new documentary, Recede: The Story of the St. Helena II. Partner with Storytelling University: reach a global audience of thoughtful, highly engaged listeners across generations, from parents and professionals to creators, leaders, and lifelong learners, all connected by a deep appreciation for powerful stories, meaningful ideas, and human connection. ⁠⁠⁠Reach out to us for exclusive sponsorship opportunities⁠⁠⁠ TSU Team: Created & Hosted by: Aaron Calafato Produced and Edited by: Aaron Calafato & Brooks Borden Guest Coordinator: Dania Khalife Love 7MS & TSU? Here's how to support: *Follow the pod wherever you're listening *Tap 5 Stars *Text one person you love a link to your favorite episode.

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