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Storyteller Aaron Calafato uses 7 minute vignettes to share his memories, explore his psyche and attempt to make sense of the world.

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End of Season 6: Balloons, Gratitude, and What’s Next

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James Whitemore on the Story of Work | Indeed, AI Hiring, and Bringing More Than a Resume

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3 Truths in 1 Life | Season 6 Finale

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The Color of Hope is Orange

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The Man Who Didn’t Speak for 17 Years | Short Stories of Hope

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The Gift Bag, the Candle, and Rainn Wilson

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Rainn Wilson on The Stories We Tell Ourselves | From Nicaragua to The Office to Soul Boom

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The Day I Became Batman to a Robin

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He Still Sends Emails From Heaven

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Randall Kenneth Jones: Pat Benatar, Storytelling as Purpose, and Why You Should “Save the Turtle”

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A Wish I Regret

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She Buried Their Names in a Jar | Short Stories of Hope

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Hey Dad, Wanna Have a Catch? (A Field of Dreams Story)

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Rev. James Martin: Why Stories Change Everything, What Points to the Resurrection, and the Story That Blew His Mind

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Somewhere Between Here and There: Sliding Crepes

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Walter: The Story of an Elegant Man

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David Moulton: On Storytelling, Cybersecurity, and Why Story Moves Business Forward

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Pretending to Be Pacino or The Speech You Wish You’d Given

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Finding Success in Taco Bell Sauce Packets

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The Receipts She Never Threw Away

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The Meteor Nobody Saw Coming

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Ani Zonneveld: Storytelling, Progressive Islam, and the Power of Music to Change Hearts

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Coveralls, Coffee, and What His Dad Left Behind

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From Kidnapped Child to Olympic Flag Bearer | Short Stories of Hope

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The Ritual of the Last Bar of Soap

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Are Aliens Real? Obama, UFOs, and the Night We Thought We Saw One

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Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies): “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm,” Songwriting, Philosophy & The Stories That Saved Lives | The Storytelling University

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Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust

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The Floating Hospital | Short Stories of Hope

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An American Buffet and the Trouble with Nostalgia

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A Lesson from the Gumball Philosopher

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The Astronaut Who Couldn’t Live Alone

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The GoFundMe He Never Asked For

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The Restaurant With No Prices | Short Stories of Hope

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I Tried to Prove My Pediatrician Wrong (and Accidentally Learned Something Else)

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Christmas: The Man and the Birds | A Timeless Christmas Story

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Sports Are Human Stories: John Telich on Storytelling, Legacy & Northeast Ohio | The Storytelling University

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The Polar Express, Belief, and Why Santa Is Real

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The Glowworm That Saved Christmas

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The Wind Phone Story: A Reflection on Loss, Healing, and the Voices We Carry | Short Stories of Hope

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The Real Story Behind “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

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A Love Letter to My Neanderthal Family

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The GI Joe Incident: Why I Thought I Ran Away… and the Truth I Didn’t See

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Aging Is Not One Story: Brett Anderson on Reinvention, Longevity & Growing Older | The Storytelling University

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In Defense of Hallmark Movies: A Closing Argument for Small-Town Magic

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Super Kmart, Meijer, and a Flock of Seagulls: What Never Fades

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He Was Told He’d Never Walk Again — So He Ran | Short Stories of Hope

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The Night I Got Lost in the Woods | A Halloween Story

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The Migraine from Heaven

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The Deer Keeper: Tale of a Roadside Saint

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The Case for AI Fast-Food Drive-Thrus

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Memories from Grandpa’s House

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The Fortune Teller at Bob Evans

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The Barbershop Echo | Season 6 Premiere

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Evan Bartels: Songs, Stories, and the Art of Noticing

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The Summer I Tried to Keep Everyone

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Job or Sales Pitch? When Door-to-Door Collides with Boundaries

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The Blue Plastic Bag | Paper, Plastic, and Control

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Soledad O’Brien: From Covering Katrina to Shaping Stories for Netflix

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Learning Left from Right at a Funeral

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When You Know It’s Too Much: A Warheads Story

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The Last Blockbuster and the Death of Movie Night

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The Missing Person, Mozzarella Sticks & an Ending You Won’t Believe

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The Prayer: What I Heard in the Hospital Changed Me Forever

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Angus Fletcher (Story Scientist, OSU): Why Storytelling Is More Powerful Than Data, AI, or Logic

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They Called Me “America” — But They Were the Dream

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I Raced Shamu at SeaWorld—and Missed the Real Story Unfolding

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The Sandlot Star Who Changed Our Lives: A College Story About Art LaFleur

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My Olivia Newton‑John Moment

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Noraly Schoenmaker (Itchy Boots): Storytelling, Travel, and Her New NYT Bestselling Book

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Elvis Has Left the Building...

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:40
What happens when you meet someone pretending to be Elvis… in a small-town restaurant?...
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Housekeeping, Where to Find Aaron Between Seasons & Storytelling University Sneak Peek

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WWF and Shawn Michaels Taught Me About Trust—Then My Best Friend Betrayed Me

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:39
Was it Shawn Michaels’ infamous superkick through the barbershop window? Or generations of Sicilian family wisdom that taught Aaron the true meani...
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Why She Tried to Grab My Arm Every Sunday

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:38
As a kid, Aaron was terrified of the trembling old woman who reached for him at church every Sunday......
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The Day I Met My Daughter (I Love You, Brosephina)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:37
On this deeply personal episode of 7 Minute Stories, Aaron reflects on the life-changing events of May 22nd—the day his daughter was born......
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Big Updates, New Season, and What’s Next for 7 Minute Stories

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In this special Sunday Leftovers episode, Aaron shares exciting updates about the future of 7 Minute Stories......
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The Problem with Using '90s Commercials as a Sleep Aid

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:36
Aaron Calafato thought he’d finally cracked the code on curing his late-night insomnia—with the help of a few nostalgic commercials from the 1980s...
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Statue of Limitations

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:35
A few days before Valentine’s Day, Aaron realizes he still hasn’t found a gift for his wife......
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The Scooter Man Incident (Or: How I Became Larry David)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:34
When a fast-talking salesman on a motorized scooter invades Aaron's Saturday peace, things spiral into a hilarious—and nearly hostile—driveway sho...
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How to Plan for Everything (Except a Paper Cut)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:33
Aaron has been preaching the same piece of advice to his kids for years: give a gift to your future self. It’s great advice—until it isn’t......
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Sunday at Nonna's

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:32
Aaron shares the story of his great-grandmother—“Little Grandma”—and the Sunday tradition she passed down......
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Spring Fever (And Why I Don’t Have It) | 7MS Cinema

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:31
As the rest of the world thaws out and rushes outside to soak in the first rays of spring, Aaron heads the opposite direction......
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A Man, a Sunset, and the Cleanest Hands in Ohio

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Gene Hackman's Final Days: The Story We’ll Never Know

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The Death of Super Kmart… But What About the Seagull Zoo? (7MS Cinema)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:28
This special 7 Minute Stories Cinema collaboration takes you to a small-town Super Kmart, a once-thriving hub that slowly faded into obscurity......
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Trapped in Nostalgia: When Loving the Past Goes Too Far

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:27
Aaron reflects on the fine line between nostalgia and delusion, questioning whether his love for the past is keeping him grounded or pulling him i...
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Can You Be Ruthless? A Rent-A-Center Story by Shannon Cason

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The Face That Reminded Me to Reach Out

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How Many Trash Cans Does It Take to Save the World?

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The Fixer: From School Detention in Venezuela to Disrupting AI for Everyone (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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Two Escapes: A Bird, A Barbecue, and a Moment That Lingers

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:24
On a late summer night, Aaron and Cori set out for barbecue, but what should have been a simple dinner takes an unexpected turn......
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The Cloud Factory: A Kid’s Truth, a Small Vacation, and a Frozen Realization

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:23
As a child, Aaron Calafato believed that clouds were made in factories—until his classmates’ laughter shattered that illusion......
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Super Bowl Sunday Confession: The Cleveland Browns, the Kelce brothers, and One Act of Betrayal (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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It’s Super Bowl Sunday, but instead of just watching the game, Aaron finds himself making a confession that no true Cleveland Browns fan should ev...
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The Magician: Turning Two Hours Into a Lifetime

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:22
Aaron reflects on his childhood visitations with his father and how, in just a couple of hours each week, his dad transformed ordinary moments int...
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The Old Church, the Stories, and the Minister’s Prediction (7MS Cinema)

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In this episode, Aaron revisits the church, the people who shaped him, and the stories that stayed long after he left.......
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The Old Church, the Stories, and the Minister’s Prediction (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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In this episode, Aaron revisits the church, the people who shaped him, and the stories that stayed long after he left.......
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High School Dreams, Demo Tapes, and the Magic of Spice

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:21
In this nostalgic episode, Aaron reflects on being in a high school band in the nineties, a time when demo tapes and battle-of-the-bands showcases...
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The Coveralls, the Coffee, and What He Left Behind (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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What does it mean to love someone who isn’t perfect?......
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The Bread Maker, the Arctic Cold, and What We Forget About Snow Days

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:20
During 72 hours of Arctic cold, Aaron and his family hunker down and discover something many of us innately know but have forgotten......
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The Doorman Experiment: What Opening Doors Taught Me About People

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:19
What began as a way for Aaron Calafato to pass the time outside a crowded restaurant turned into an unexpected lesson in humanity. .....
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The Car Accident That Left Me Hungry

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:18
Aaron reflects on a car accident that occurred during college and the surreal series of events that followed......
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas (7MS Cinema)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:17
Experience the wonder of Christmas Eve with Aaron Calafato as he shares cherished childhood memories and beloved family traditions......
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The Man and the Birds: A Christmas Tradition (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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Join Aaron Calafato as he shares the timeless Christmas story, The Man and the Birds......
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In the Bleak Midwinter: A Story of Holiday Hope

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:16
Inspired by a listener's heartfelt question, Aaron explores the bittersweet nature of the holiday season......
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Sam Elliot, Prancer and a Response to Virginia O'Hanlon

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:15
In this special Christmas-themed episode, Aaron takes us back to a spontaneous, late-night recording on Christmas Eve...
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The Virgin Mary, Vince McMahon, and the Montreal Screwjob of Storytelling

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:14
Aaron recounts a mysterious encounter with what seemed to be the Virgin Mary and delves into the importance of proper endings in storytelling......
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Our Haunted Bed & Breakfast Adventure: A Tale of Echoes and Eggs on a Cloud

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What happens when you stay at a historic bed and breakfast rumored to be haunted?...
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Journey into the Mist: A Niagara Falls Ending Fit for the Big Screen

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:13
Aaron and Cori’s honeymoon at Niagara Falls takes a surprising turn when they meet a desperate father searching for his family....
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Listener Questions Answered! (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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Charlotte’s Web Part 2: The Rise of Boris!

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:12
At just five years old, Aaron Calafato learned an unforgettable lesson about life from a spider, his mom, and the story of Charlotte’s Web....
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The Diagnosis: A Story of Resilience and Grace

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:11
Aaron revisits a powerful story of resilience as Juan Caminero shares his journey from an initial misdiagnosis to facing a life-altering diagnosis...
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Bombay vs. Riley: My ‘Mighty Ducks’ Story (7MS Cinema)

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Aaron's unforgettable story of Coach T, a figure from his past whose influence—part mentor, part antagonist—paralleled the iconic rivalry between ...
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When Should the Christmas Season Begin?

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:10
In this episode, Aaron dives into the age-old debate: when is it really okay to start celebrating Christmas?...
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Thomas Nicholas (Rookie of the Year & American Pie Movies): Talks Music Career, Film, Acting with Mickey Rourke, and 90s Nostalgia

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Thomas Nicholas (Rookie of the Year & American Pie Movies): Talks Music Career, Film, Acting with Mickey Rourke, and 90s Nostalgia...
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Trapped in a Haunted House: When a Classroom Became a Nightmare

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:9
In this episode, Aaron recalls the Halloween his fifth-grade classroom transformed into a haunted house nightmare....
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Stairway to Heaven: The Father-Daughter Dance Air Guitar Competition (7MS Cinema)

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This week: At a father-daughter dance, Aaron faces off in an unforgettable air guitar competition......
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Stairway to Heaven: The Father-Daughter Dance Air Guitar Competition (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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This week: At a father-daughter dance, Aaron faces off in an unforgettable air guitar competition......
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SEAGULLS! (Stop It Now): Super Kmart, Memories, and Medina’s Lost Landmark

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:8
Aaron takes an unexpected turn, exploring the strange connection between Seagulls and Super Kmart parking lots....
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What the Hell Was That? A Midnight Mystery in the Sky

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:7
. Was it a UFO? A rogue meteor? Or something even stranger?...
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IKEA, Tupperware, and Mispronunciations | Cori & Aaron's 7MS Sunday Leftovers

7 Minute Stories | S:5
Join Aaron and Cori Calafato as they share humorous stories about IKEA and Tupperware & the common ways they've both mispronounced things wrong th...
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The Dress That Connected Us: A Story of Unexpected Encounters

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:6
When Aaron’s wife, Cori, slipped into a vintage dress, he had no idea it would turn their laid-back Saturday at the farmer’s market into something...
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The Breakfast Ritual: A Mother’s Love Laminated in Receipts (S5 E5)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:5
In 1990, a young boy’s world changed forever when his father suddenly disappeared......
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Adult Entertainment, Terrible Bosses and Oscar Winners (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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In this episode, Aaron shares three stories from another podcast he co-created, hosts, and produces: Glassdoor’s The Lonely Office...
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Adult Entertainment, Terrible Bosses and Oscar Winners (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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Billy Madison OR I'm Not a Little Boy! (S5 E4)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:4
In this episode, Aaron reflects on his childhood obsession with growing up too fast......
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The Gun (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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The Good Son (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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Robotic Surgeon vs. Jazz-Loving Doctor: My Dad’s Battle with Knee Pain (S5 E3)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:3
Aaron tells the story of his father’s two-decade struggle with knee pain and the pivotal moment he had to choose between a robotic-assisted surgeo...
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The Jazz Surgeon (S5 E3)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:3
Aaron tells the story of his father’s two-decade struggle with knee pain and the pivotal moment he had to choose between a robotic-assisted surgeo...
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A James Earl Jones Tribute & More! (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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This weekend, Aaron pays tribute to the late James Earl Jones and shares Jay Crawford's (formerly ESPN) story about a father, son and baseball......
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Chinese Food: A Story About Family, Culture, and Connection (S5 E2)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:2
A simple lunch at a Chinese restaurant leads Aaron into a world of hidden stories, unexpected connections, and a journey that was much more than j...
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Chinese Food (S5 E2)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:2
A simple lunch at a Chinese restaurant leads Aaron into a world of hidden stories, unexpected connections, and a journey that was much more than j...
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Summer 2024 Recap (7MS Sunday Leftovers)

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This Sunday my wife Cori and I recap another beautifully complicated summer at a local cafe....
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Pizza Hut, TMNT and the Year of Books (S5 E1)

7 Minute Stories | S:5 E:1
In the Season 5 premiere of 7 Minute Stories, Aaron takes us back to his childhood in Ohio, where a VHS tape of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja ...
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The Apartment from Hell

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Dad Jokes and Redemption in the High School Cafeteria

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Little did Aaron know that a delicious potato bar would be the setting for one of the most formative experiences in his high school career......
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90s Legends: My 'Rookie of the Year' Story

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First, some shout-outs to three of our loyal listeners, followed by a story about a broken family, America’s pastime, and how an iconic '90s film ...
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When an 80-year-old Veteran Veteran Loses a Wallet...

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A young man finds an 80-year-old Veteran’s wallet on the side of the road and discovers something money could never buy....
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Taco Bell & Time Machines: A Suburban Tale

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Larry King, FDR and Other Ghosts

7 Minute Stories
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....
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A Strange Week in America OR Life as a House

7 Minute Stories
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 insi...
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Looking for Jesus

7 Minute Stories
When Aaron looked in the rearview mirror, all he could see was the car about to hit him......
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I Have to See About a Girl or The Legend of the Ice Cream Sandwich

7 Minute Stories
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...
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Forget It, Jake, It's Chinatown

7 Minute Stories
A mysterious late-night call promises the chance of a lifetime, but reality may have another twist......
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Suburban Basketball Diaries

7 Minute Stories
What started out as an exceptional day on the basketball court ended in a hilarious trip to the emergency room…...
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S4 E38: The Legend of Mr. Sheep (Season 4 Finale)

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:38
In this Season 4 finale, Aaron takes a nostalgic journey back to the early '90s......
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S4 E37: Take Your Damn Space

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:37
Is it Aaron Calafato or Tony Robbins? Either way, enjoy this special message for our 7MS listeners....
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Cleveland's Secret Identity: A Superman Story

7 Minute Stories | S:4
Join viral storyteller Aaron Calafato (7 Minute Stories, Glassdoor's The Lonely Office) as he delves into the journey of filmmaker Rob Montague, w...
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S4 E36: The Cloud Factory

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:36
Can Aaron turn a clear misperception into a surprising gift?...
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S4 E35: When the Caged Bird Sings

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:35
A bizarre sound from Aaron’s car transforms into a story with two surprise endings…...
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S4 E34: The Milli Vanilli of Violinists

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:34
The story of how Aaron became the Milli Vanilli of his youth orchestra!...
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S4 E33: Becoming Gordon Bombay

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:33
After crossing paths with his childhood soccer coach, Aaron discovers he has more in common with Gordon Bombay, the fictional character from Might...
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Mighty Ducks

7 Minute Stories | S:4
In this bonus episode, there's something that Cori and Aaron can't seem about the 90s movie classic the Mighty Ducks. Plus, a new 7MS preview....
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S4 E32: The Elderly Woman at Church

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:32
This week, Aaron explores his childhood church aversion and a transformative friendship that taught him the power of understanding....
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S4 E31: Tell Me About Our Lives!

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:31
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 l...
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She doesn't feel TIME! (Cori Interrogates Aaron)

7 Minute Stories
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 twi...
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S4 E30: Total Eclipse of the Heart

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:30
In these 7 minutes, the surreal experience of witnessing a total eclipse brings Aaron some unexpected clarity....
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S4 E29: The Interview (Bonus Ending!)

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:29
In 2009, things were at an all-time low. Then, Aaron got an interview......
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S4 E28: Japanese Candy

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:28
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....
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S4 E27: Where Did Everybody Go?

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:27
This Spring, Aaron's mood is unusually low. Yet, a surprising confession reveals it's not for the reason he initially thought....
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S4 E26: The Good Samaritan

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:26
Aaron must decide if picking up a peculiar hitchhiker is worth the risk....
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S4 E25: The Knowing

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:25
In this episode, Aaron faces a pivotal moment as he contemplates acting on a "gut feeling" that could impact the rest of his life....
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Cori Interrogates Aaron (February 7MS Recap)

7 Minute Stories | S:4
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...
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S4 E24: Down the Road from Grama's House

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:24
A visit to Grama's house turns into an unexpected life lesson...
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S4 E23: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:23
In this episode, Aaron navigates three early love tragedies and contemplates giving up on love....
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S4 E22: The Golden Goose

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:22
Was Aaron a hero or a heel on Valentine's Day? His fate hinged on a very special goose....
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S4 E21: Hunger Games (School Lunch Edition)

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:21
Long days and empty plates. Join Aaron for his 6th grade edition of hunger games....
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S4 E20: The MRI

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:20
This week, find out what happens when Aaron gets an MRI of his brain......
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S4 E19: The Blue Rock and the Time Machine

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:19
Aaron embarks on a time-travel journey to revisit a cherished moment from his youth....
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S4 E18: Got a Smoke?

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:18
Aaron's first puff of a cigarette has some unexpected consequences......
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S4 E17: The Riddler (7MS Listener Request)

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:17
A cryptic text from a delivery driver (The Riddler) ignites a mystery and turns Aaron & Cori’s evening upside down....
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S4 E16: The Brick Walkway (7MS Listener Pick)

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:16
In these 7 Minutes, Aaron tries to piece together memories of his late grandfather....
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S4 E15: A Response to Virginia O'Hanlon

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:15
It’s Christmas Eve! Perfect timing for this special episode. In these 7 Minutes, Aaron reads an emotional adaptation of the most famous English-la...
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S4 E14: The Man and the Birds

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:14
Enjoy this 7MS Holiday tradition, PLUS a listener shoutout!...
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S4 E13: Be Sure to Drink Your Ovaltine!

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:13
The story behind 'A Christmas Story' and how it all connects to Aaron's very own 'Little Orphan Annie' decoder pin....
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S4 E12: George Bailey Syndrome

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:12
How do you respond when something pulls you back to the hometown you always wanted to leave?...
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S4 E11: I Hope AI Takes Over

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:11
Aaron gets fed up with customer service and makes a wish he regrets....
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S4 E10: The Thanksgiving Christmas Tree

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:10
Is there a way to stop time and make the Christmas season last longer?...
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S4 E9: Henry Winkler's Reminder

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:9
Why did a mysterious photo of Henry Winkler inspire Aaron to reconnect with his talented thespian cousin?...
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S4 E8: The Work Fight

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:8
Aaron's career hangs in the balance when things escalate quickly at work....
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S4 E7: A Halloween Story

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:7
Aaron was always skeptical of ghosts, but living in this house made him question everything....
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S4 E6: Do you Smell that?

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:6
Aaron invites the 7MS listeners on a journey to help him regain his sense of smell....
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S4 E5: Warp!

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:5
What happens when a young Aaron engages in a galactic battle between good, evil, dream, and reality?...
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S4 E4: How Super Kmart Became a Seagull Zoo

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:4
As plans for a new superstore loom, Aaron reflects on the cherished memories and wonders about the fate of the "Seagull Zoo."...
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S4 E3: Graham's House

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:3
Join Aaron as he unravels the story of a mysterious man named Graham and a notorious house with a dark history....
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S4 E2: The Secret Channel

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:2
At 15 years old, Aaron discovers a secret channel while using the 'tuner' to sharpen the image on his family's Hitachi television....
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S4 E1: For Profit: An Origin Story

7 Minute Stories | S:4 E:1
For half a decade, Aaron embarked on a nationwide tour, performing a personal monologue titled "For Profit." It delved into the pressing issue of ...
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S3 E40: Last Episode of Season 3

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:40
Aaron brings Season 3 to a close and addresses several questions, including if there will there be a Season 4 of 7MS......
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S3 E39: The Four Seasons: Summer

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:39
In this final installment of a four-part series, Aaron creates a Rockwellian guide for you to enjoy the changing of each season. This episode: Sum...
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S3 E38: The Quest for the Turkey Sandwich

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:38
Aaron's pilgrimage for a turkey sandwich takes an unexpected turn…...
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S3 E37: The 40-Year Train Ride

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:37
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S3 E36: The YouTube Expert

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:36
Aaron signs up for a 30-day YouTube course from a prominent influencer and gets A LOT more than he bargained for......
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S3 E35: The Letter

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:35
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S3 E34: The Front Door Incident

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:34
One moment it was a beautiful Fall day, the next, my two-year-old daughter was trapped inside our house......
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S3 E33: ChatGPT, Tell Me a Story...

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:33
In these 7 Minutes, Aaron confronts his fear of being replaced by artificial intelligence....
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S3 E32: The Four Seasons: Spring

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:32
In this third installment of a four-part series: Aaron shares a Rockwellian guide for you to enjoy the changing of each season. This episode: Wint...
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S3 E31: The Door Test

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:31
What if you had access to a test that could guarantee a happy ending to your love story?...
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S3 E30: The TikTok Scam

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:30
In this 7 Minutes, Aaron goes live on TikTok and gets caught in an extremely awkward situation in front of thousands of viewers....
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S3 E29: Frozen Yogurt Love Story

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:29
Cori and Aaron tied the knot on April 1, 2023. In this 7 minutes, find out how their love story began with a quest for frozen yogurt....
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S3 E28: The Frog

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:28
An innocent frog's fate sets Aaron on a path of redemption....
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S3 E27: In the beginning...

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:27
Join us as we travel back in time back to when this podcast started....
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S3 E26: Guitar Hero

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:26
Something unexpected happens when my daughter asks me to compete in the "air guitar" competition at the father-daughter dance......
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S3 E25: The Four Seasons: Winter

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:25
In this second installment of a four-part series: Aaron shares a Rockwellian guide for you to enjoy the changing of each season. This episode: Win...
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S3 E24: Over 200 Episodes!

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:24
In these 7 minutes, Cori comes to Aaron's rescue as he struggles with an episode where he can't tell a story....
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S3 E23: Special Guest Chayla Hope

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:23
Aaron takes 7 minutes to unpack the cocoon story of singer/pop artist Chayla Hope...
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S3 E22: The Red Balloon

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:22
Aaron calls upon a magic red balloon to help a friend in need......
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S3 E21: The Riddler

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:21
A cryptic text from a delivery driver (The Riddler) ignites a mystery and turns Aaron & Cori’s evening into a Batman Comic Book....
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S3 E20: The Church with the Red Doors

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:20
The answer to whether Aaron would become a pastor lies somewhere behind these red doors......
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S3 E19: The Diagnosis

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:19
My friend Juan got a phone call that would change everything, and when he hung up, he had to prepare to fight for his life....
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S3 E18: The High School Reunion

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:18
In these 7 Minutes, Aaron makes his first appearance at a High School class reunion and it doesn't go as expected......
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S3 E17: The Dandelion Salad

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:17
Aaron’s grandfather never would have thought this little story about growing up during the depression would reach tens of millions of people aroun...
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S3 E16: The Man and the Birds

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:16
Aaron recites a Christmas story popularized by the radio legend Paul Harvey....
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S3 E15: The Story Behind 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:15
In this episode, Aaron invites you to join him as he examines the story behind the original lyrics of the popular holiday song 'Have Yourself a Me...
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S3 E14: The Snowman

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:14
In this 7 minutes, Aaron revisits a very special snowman from his youth...
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S3 E13: So God Made a Farmer

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:13
In this episode, Aaron pays tribute to his late cousin with the retelling of this popular speech....
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S3 E12: Sunday Mass

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:12
Aaron races to Sunday Mass to meet his grandmother, and as usual, gets more than he bargained for....
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S3 E11: The Violinist

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:11
In this 7 Minutes, Aaron tells the tale of how he became the Milli Vanilli of his youth orchestra....
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S3 E10: The Heartbeat

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:10
In this 7 Minute Story, Aaron tells the story about how his future wife Cori captured his heart......
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S3 E9: Disclosure

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:9
Aaron explores the making of a miraculous film called Disclosure - A student film that turned Aaron and his high school friends into movie stars....
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S3 E8: Something's Wrong with this Haunted House

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:8
Cori and Aaron talk about Halloween and a haunted house that's gone too far....
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S3 E7: The Four Seasons: Autumn

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:7
In this first of a four-part series: Aaron, Thomas J. Duke, and the 7MS team create a Rockwellian guide for you to enjoy the changing of each seas...
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S3 E6: The Story That Got 1 Million Views

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:6
Aaron tells a story that gets millions on YouTube & is proven wrong about something in the process....
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S3 E5: The Chinese Restaurant

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:5
Aaron learns a lot more than he expected when he gets a job as a cook at a Chinese Restaurant owned by an Iraqi-American family....
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S3 E4: Living the Dream

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:4
The sound of wind chimes sends Aaron on a surreal journey through a profound dream and a mind-bending bike ride....
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S3 E3: Take your space

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:3
Find out how Aaron unwillingly became a pawn in an office takeover....
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S3 E2: The Wave

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:2
What will Aaron do when he comes face to face with The Wave?...
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S3 E1: Take your shirt off!

7 Minute Stories | S:3 E:1
In this episode, Aaron tests the limits of how far he will go for fame......
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S2 E40: Season 3 Preview

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:40
Aaron couldn't wait until September 8th for the 7MS Season 3 premiere......
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S2 E39: Season Finale: The Prayer

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:39
At some point in most of our lives, we have this conversation with the unknown....
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S2 E38: Prejudice Against Italians?

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:38
An unexpected visitor came to my house on a Sunday afternoon and you won't believe what he said....
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S2 E37: Say Anything w/ Cori Birce

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:37
This week, my fiancé Cori Birce gives her take on the classic movie Say Anything....
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S2 E36: The Toxic Decades w/ Rob Montague

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:36
A continuation of last week's story. This week, filmmaker Rob Montague talks about the toxic elements of 80s and 90s pop culture....
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S2 E35: She looked like Alicia Keys

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:35
I've always considered myself a romantic but how much of this quality is truly my own?...
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S2 E34: Halley's Comet

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:34
In 1986, a famous comet became the steward of one my most precious memories....
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S2 E33: The Blue Plastic Bag

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:33
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S2 E32: Vince Carter featuring Joe Leo

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:32
What do you do when you have a chance to meet your hero?...
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S2 E31: The CM Punk Difference w/ Chris Maffei

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:31
Chris Maffei, Podcast Production Manager for Hatch.fm, shares the reason why he wanted to be CM Punk growing up....
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S2 E30: Wrestling is a Love Story

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:30
My love letter to professional wrestling......
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S2 E29: 7 Minutes of Contemplation

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:29
Things would be better if we were less reactive and more contemplative....
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S2 E28: Stand-up

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:28
Every journey is made up of a million little moments, but there's usually one domino moment that makes the whole thing possible....
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S2 E27: Room Service

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:27
Sometimes if you have big dreams you have to do weird jobs......
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S2 E26: Emails to the Other Side

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:26
Ten years after my grandfather passed away, I decided to send him an email on the other side......
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S2 E25: The Address Book

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:25
There is a place where faded memories and forgotten people live forever......
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S2 E24: VR Storytelling with Elijah Allan-Blitz

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:24
In this special guest episode, award-winning director Elijah Allan-Blitz talks about the transformative power of Virtual Reality storytelling....
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S2 E23: The Bed & Breakfast Redux

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:23
Last year Cori & Aaron booked a stay at a bed & breakfast, but they didn't count on it being haunted....
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S2 E22: Dr. Mann

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:22
I didn't think I could relate to an astronaut stranded on a foreign planet in another galaxy....
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S2 E21: Warheads

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:21
Some wars never seem to end......
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S2 E20: Mrs. Brown

7 Minute Stories
A story for all the elementary teachers out there, and one in particular, who literally helped shape the direction of my life....
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S2 E20: Mrs. Brown

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:20
A story for all the elementary teachers out there, and one in particular, who literally helped shape the direction of my life....
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S2 E19: The Date

7 Minute Stories
George is on his way to the most important date of his life with Marie, but there's a problem......
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S2 E19: The Date

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:19
George is on his way to the most important date of his life with Marie, but there's a problem......
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S2 E18: The Brick Walkway

7 Minute Stories
I didn't know Doril Tetrick well, but I do know he was my grandfather and we built something together......
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S2 E18: The Brick Walkway

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:18
I didn't know Doril Tetrick well, but I do know he was my grandfather and we built something together......
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S2 E17: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas feat Frank Ivy

7 Minute Stories
Merry Christmas! Enjoy this classic rendition by Frank Ivy....
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S2 E17: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas feat Frank Ivy

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:17
Merry Christmas! Enjoy this classic rendition by Frank Ivy....
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S2 E16: The Man and the Birds, a Christmas Tradition

7 Minute Stories
A 7MS Christmas Tradition. A story by an unnamed author titled The Man and the Birds....
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S2 E16: The Man and the Birds, a Christmas Tradition

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:16
A 7MS Christmas Tradition. A story by an unnamed author titled The Man and the Birds....
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S2 E15: Get Remembered But Legends Never Die

7 Minute Stories
A film festival, The Sandlot and the weekend we hung out with Art Lafleur....
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S2 E15: Heroes Get Remembered But Legends Never Die

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:15
A film festival, The Sandlot and the weekend we hung out with Art Lafleur....
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S2 E14: The Cult Leader

7 Minute Stories
A fascination with cults and the dangerous road one must travel to become a cult leader....
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S2 E14: The Cult Leader

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:14
A fascination with cults and the dangerous road one must travel to become a cult leader....
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S2 E13: Thanksgiving Sides!

7 Minute Stories
Cori and I have to decide what Thanksgiving sides will make the cut for our holiday meal....
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S2 E13: Thanksgiving Sides!

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:13
Cori and I have to decide what Thanksgiving sides will make the cut for our holiday meal....
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S2 E12: The Time Capsule (7MS Team Pick)

7 Minute Stories
While cleaning my garage I discovered a box of essays that I wrote as a child. In this episode, I’ll recite a few of them for the first time in de...
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7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:12
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S2 E11: All Hornets Go to Heaven

7 Minute Stories
An intense rivalry with a hornet, a death chamber, and a quest for salvation....
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S2 E11: All Hornets Go to Heaven

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:11
An intense rivalry with a hornet, a death chamber, and a quest for salvation....
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S2 E10: Door to Door Salesmen

7 Minute Stories
A rivalry with a door-to-door salesperson ends in an embarrassing fashion....
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S2 E10: Door to Door Salesmen

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:10
A rivalry with a door-to-door salesperson ends in an embarrassing fashion....
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S2 E9: Do you Believe in Ghosts?

7 Minute Stories
A simple question to my future wife elicits an unexpected ghost story....
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S2 E9: Do you Believe in Ghosts?

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:9
A simple question to my future wife elicits an unexpected ghost story....
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S2 E8: The Last Blockbuster

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A chance viewing of a documentary triggers a vivid memory of renting movies at Blockbuster....
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S2 E8: The Last Blockbuster

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A chance viewing of a documentary triggers a vivid memory of renting movies at Blockbuster....
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S2 E7: A 7 Minute Journey with Mark Metry

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Mark Metry is an author, podcast host, and TEDx keynote speaker. But once upon a time, Mark suffered severely from social anxiety......
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S2 E7: A 7 Minute Journey with Mark Metry

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:7
Mark Metry is an author, podcast host, and TEDx keynote speaker. But once upon a time, Mark suffered severely from social anxiety......
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S2 E6: SeaWorld

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This week, a race against Shamu and insight into the world of a captive orca....
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S2 E6: SeaWorld

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:6
This week, a race against Shamu and insight into the world of a captive orca....
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S2 E5: Aaron's Movie Marathoners Appearance

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:5
Today's episode features a 7 Minute Segment from an appearance Aaron made on the Movie Marathoners Podcast...
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S2 E5: Aaron's Movie Marathoners Appearance

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Today's episode features a 7 Minute Segment from an appearance Aaron made on the Movie Marathoners Podcast...
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S2 E4: Semi-Soulmates

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:4
Two unsuspecting people find themselves on a cosmic collision course....
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S2 E4: Semi-Soulmates

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Two unsuspecting people find themselves on a cosmic collision course....
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S2 E3: Missing Person

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:3
A search for a missing person and my love of mozzarella sticks culminates with a surprise ending....
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S2 E3: Missing Person

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A search for a missing person and my love of mozzarella sticks put me in a very unfamiliar situation....
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S2 E2: Batman and Robin

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:2
A pair of legendary superheroes, a heroic story, and a surprise ending....
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S2 E2: Batman and Robin

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A pair of legendary superheroes, a heroic story, and a surprise ending....
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S2 E1: America

7 Minute Stories | S:2 E:1
I join an unlikely sports team and find America in the process.....
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S2 E1: America

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I join an unlikely sports team and find America in the process.....
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Introducing 7 Minute Stories Season 2

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The second season of 7 Minute Stories is almost underway......
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7 Minute Stories | S:2
The second season of 7 Minute Stories is almost underway......
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7 Minutes with Nina Turner

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Nina Turner explains why rocking the boat is synonymous with positive social change....
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Episode 136 - 7 Minutes with Nina Turner

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Nina Turner explains why rocking the boat is synonymous with positive social change....
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Announcing Season 2

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7 Minute Stories is going to a season-based format. Season 2 starts in September 2021!...
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7 Minute Stories is going to a season-based format!...
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7 Minutes with Jay Crawford

7 Minute Stories | E:135
Sports journalist & anchor Jay Crawford shares a deeply personal story about his father, post-season baseball, and the virtue of optimism....
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Episode 135 - 7 Minutes with Jay Crawford

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:135
Sports journalist & anchor Jay Crawford shares a deeply personal story about his father, post-season baseball, and the virtue of optimism....
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Field of Dreams (7MS Team Pick)

7 Minute Stories | E:134
The intersection of the iconic movie and a legendary baseball game with my dad. A primer for next week's episode featuring Jay Crawford....
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Episode 134 - Field of Dreams (7MS Team Pick)

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The intersection of the iconic movie and a legendary baseball game with my dad....
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Announcement & Mini-Story

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Aaron shares a special announcement, previews the next few weeks on 7MS & tells a mini-story that reveals a special guest....
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Episode 133 - Announcement & Mini-Story

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Aaron shares a special announcement, previews the next few weeks on 7MS & tells a mini-story that reveals a special guest....
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7 Minutes with IN-Q

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A unique and inspiring 7 minutes with the award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter & best-selling author....
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Episode 132 - 7 Minutes with IN-Q

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A unique and inspiring 7 minutes with the award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter & best-selling author....
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Remembering Olympia

7 Minute Stories | E:131
Over 10 years ago I had a conversation with Olympia Dukakis. What she said changed the course of my life....
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Episode 131 - Remembering Olympia

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:131
Over 10 years ago I had a conversation with Olympia Dukakis. What she said changed the course of my life....
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Lorenzo and the Apple

7 Minute Stories | E:130
On the first day of 3rd grade, I discovered a forbidden fruit…...
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Episode 130 - Lorenzo and the Apple

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On the first day of 3rd grade I discovered a forbidden fruit…   ...
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7 Minutes with Maurice Benard (Part 2)

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Part 2 of my conversation with actor, Emmy winner, best-selling author and mental health advocate Maurice Benard....
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Episode 129 - 7 Minutes with Maurice Benard (Part 2)

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Part 2 of my conversation with actor, Emmy winner, best-selling author and mental health advocate Maurice Benard....
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7 Minutes with Maurice Benard (Part 1)

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Part 1 of my conversation with actor, Emmy winner, best-selling author and mental health advocate Maurice Benard....
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Episode 128 - 7 Minutes with Maurice Benard (Part 1)

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:128
Part 1 of my conversation with actor, Emmy winner, best-selling author and mental health advocate Maurice Benard....
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Sonny Corinthos OR Sonny with a chance of Aaron

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The story of how a one of a kind soap opera character made an unexpected impact on my life. Story concept & performance by: Aaron Calafato...
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Episode 127 - Sonny Corinthos OR Sonny with a chance of Aaron

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:127
The story of how a one of a kind soap opera character made an unexpected impact on my life....
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Episode 126 - The Great Escape Part 2 : The Reunion

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The Great Escape

7 Minute Stories | E:125
In 2001, a young man escapes taking a final exam in high school. 20 years later, he's still on the run!...
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Episode 125 - The Great Escape

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In 2001, a young man escapes taking a final exam in high school. 20 years later, he's still on the run!...
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The Secret Antenna

7 Minute Stories | E:124
t all started with a painful divorce, a gift from my father and National Public Radio....
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Episode 124 - The Secret Antenna

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:124
It all started with a painful divorce, a gift from my father and National Public Radio....
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Captain Kirk

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Our neighborhood needed a hero. On this evening, only one man could do the job....
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Episode 123 - Captain Kirk

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The Bed & Breakfast Part 2

7 Minute Stories | E:122
The finale of the Bed & Breakfast saga. How our stay at a potentially haunted B & B changed my relationship with ghosts....
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Episode 122 - The Bed & Breakfast Part 2

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:122
The finale of the Bed & Breakfast saga....
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The Bed & Breakfast Part 1

7 Minute Stories | E:121
Cori and I thought it would be simple to book our first Bed & Breakfast experience. We were categorically wrong....
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Episode 121 - The Bed & Breakfast Part 1

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:121
Cori and I thought it would be simple to book our first Bed & Breakfast experience. We were categorically wrong....
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Born in the USA

7 Minute Stories | E:120
What do Van Jones, Bruce Springsteen and a humanist author from the 1980s have to do with the future of America? Let's find out!...
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Episode 120 - Born in the USA

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:120
What do Van Jones, Bruce Springsteen and a humanist author from the 1980s have to do with the future of America?...
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NYC

7 Minute Stories | E:119
There's a reason why they call it "The Big Apple", and after years of pretending, I finally admit why it's not my favorite fruit....
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Episode 119 - NYC

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:119
There's a reason why they call it "The Big Apple"...
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Lost in Translation

7 Minute Stories | E:118
Flirty text messages, a Pastor and Blockbuster. If that's not a recipe for disaster, I don't know what is....
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Episode 118 - Lost in Translation

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:118
Flirty text messages, a Pastor and Blockbuster. If that's not a recipe for disaster, I don't know what is....
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Episode 117 - Robin Hood

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:117
The story of how Robin Hood met Wall Street....
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Robin Hood

7 Minute Stories | E:117
The story of how Robin Hood met Wall Street....
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Episode 116 - I'm Positive. I Love You...

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:116
A couple gets an unexpected result from a positive COVID test....
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I'm Positive. I Love You...

7 Minute Stories | E:116
A couple gets an unexpected result from a positive COVID test....
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Tiger Boss

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Adding to the long line of guests much smarter than the podcast hosts, The Chad & Cheese welcome author, entrepreneur, filmmaker, tech philosopher...
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The Last Episode of the Year

7 Minute Stories | E:115
In this episode, we learn more about my future wife Cori Birce as we wrap 2020 and look to brighter days in 2021....
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Episode 115 - The Last Episode of the Year

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The Night Before Christmas

7 Minute Stories | E:114
Christmas Eve is my favorite night of the year. In this episode, I share some of my favorite traditions and read a Christmas classic!...
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Episode 114 - The Night Before Christmas

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:114
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The Snowman

7 Minute Stories | E:113
In the winter of 1990, I witnessed a famous childhood story come to life....
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Episode 113 - The Snowman

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:113
In the winter of 1990, I witnessed a famous childhood story come to life....
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Breakfast for Dinner

7 Minute Stories | E:112
33 years ago I had a meal that I can’t stop thinking about to this day....
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Episode 112 - Breakfast for Dinner

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:112
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The Blizzard (7MS Classic)

7 Minute Stories | E:111
Sometimes snow is good. Sometimes snow is bad. The snow during this particular road trip in the early 90s was unforgettable....
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Episode 111 - The Blizzard (7MS Classic)

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:111
Sometimes snow is good. Sometimes snow is bad. The snow during this particular road trip in the early 90s was unforgettable....
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Episode 110 - The Wallet

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The Wallet: A Thanksgiving Story

7 Minute Stories | E:110
A young man finds a wallet on the side of the road and discovers something money could never buy....
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Taco Bell: An American Portrait

7 Minute Stories | E:109
A story about Taco Bell and suburban youth....
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Episode 109 - Taco Bell: An American Portrait

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:109
A story about Taco Bell and suburban youth....
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Episode 108 - Mumford's Son (7MS Classic)

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:108
This is what happens when you combine the most important performance of my life and a chance intersection with Mumford & Sons....
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Mumford's Son (7MS Classic)

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This is what happens when you combine the most important performance of my life and a chance intersection with Mumford & Sons......
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A Farewell Address

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Someone has to say farewell, and then, all we’ll have left is each other.......
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Episode 107 - A Farewell Address

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:107
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Scary Stories

7 Minute Stories | E:Episode 106
To celebrate Halloween, I recite two of my favorite tales from the classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark....
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Episode 106 - Scary Stories

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:106
To celebrate Halloween, I recite two of my favorite tales from the classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark....
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The Spaceflight

7 Minute Stories | E:105
On May 22, 2053, two childhood friends embark on an improbable galactic journey....
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Episode 105 - The Spaceflight

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:105
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How To Get A Park Bench

7 Minute Stories | E:104
My fiancé Cori and I become obsessed with dedicating a park bench to ourselves, but neither us of expected this outcome....
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Episode 104 - How To Get A Park Bench

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Who is James Park?

7 Minute Stories | E:103
An empty park bench and a mysterious man help me uncover a secret about my humanity....
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Episode 103 - Who is James Park?

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A Mental Health Conversation

7 Minute Stories | E:102
In this episode I give a special thanks and some audience shout-outs....
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Episode 102 - A Mental Health Conversation

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:102
A Mental Health Conversation...
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The Confession

7 Minute Stories | E:101
here is something I haven’t told you about myself. In fact, I’ve been hiding it for nearly 30 years…...
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Episode 101 - The Confession

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:101
There is something I haven’t told you about myself......
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7 Questions in 7 Minutes

7 Minute Stories | E:100
To celebrate 100 episodes, Aaron answers 7 listener submitted questions in 7 minutes....
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Episode 100: 7 Questions in 7 Minutes

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:100
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A Conversation with TJ Duke

7 Minute Stories | E:99
In this special episode, I talk with TJ Duke (Musician and Cloud Nothings Bassist) about his musical process, our latest 7MS collaboration and cre...
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Episode 99: A Conversation with TJ Duke

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:99
In this special episode, I talk with TJ Duke (Musician and Cloud Nothings Bassist)...
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Episode 98 - The Legend of Ali

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:98
What do a mysterious deer, a legendary wiffle ball tournament and a Joni Mitchell song have in common?...
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The Legend of Ali

7 Minute Stories | E:98
What do a mysterious deer, a legendary wiffle ball tournament and a Joni Mitchell song have in common? As it turns out, everything....
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Sonny Corinthos

7 Minute Stories | E:97
The story of how a one of a kind soap star inadvertently solidified one of the most important relationships of my life....
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Episode 97: Sonny Corinthos

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The Apartment

7 Minute Stories | E:96
I knew something was wrong when we arrived at our new apartment, but I could never imagine what would happen next....
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Episode 96: The Apartment

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:96
I knew something was wrong when we arrived at our new apartment, but I could never imagine what would happened next....
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Summer Break

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An announcement about the 7 Minute Stories schedule, plus exciting news and updates!...
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Summer Break

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Field of Dreams

7 Minute Stories | E:95
A story about a father and son, a baseball game in Cleveland and the meaning of America’s Pastime....
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Episode 95 - Field of Dreams

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:95
A story about a father and son, a baseball game in Cleveland and the meaning of America’s Pastime...
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Break on Through to the Other Side

7 Minute Stories | E:94
A harrowing story about how destroying my own basement plumbing brought me closer to the ghosts of our ancestors....
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Episode 94 - Break on Through to the Other Side

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:94
A harrowing story about how destroying my own basement plumbing brought me closer to the ghosts of our ancestors....
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An Act of God, written by Meg Jakary

7 Minute Stories | E:93
During a global pandemic, a trip to the store to buy toilette paper requires divine intervention....
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Episode 93 - An Act of God, written by Meg Jakary

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:93
During a global pandemic, a trip to the store to buy toilette paper requires divine intervention....
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The Bronx is Burning

7 Minute Stories | E:92
One of my first real acting gigs was for a 2007 ESPN Mini-Series titled, appropriately, The Bronx is Burning. Well, this story takes you behind th...
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Episode 92- The Bronx is Burning

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:92
The story of an acting gig gone awry....
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The Gettysburg Address, Common People & Heart-Soul Agreement

7 Minute Stories | E:91
This episode is a multimedia story in three parts...
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Episode 91 - The Gettysburg Address, Common People & Heart-Soul Agreement

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This episode is multimedia story in three parts...
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7 Minutes of Reflection

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I was racking my brain trying to figure out what episode I should put out today considering where we are in America...So, I figured something we c...
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Episode 90 - 7 Minutes of Reflection

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:90
I was racking my brain trying to figure out what episode I should put out today considering where we are in America... So, I figured something we ...
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The Gun (7ms Team Favorite)

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When I was 13 years old I went to visit a new friend. Before going out to play in the woods he took out a gun. What happened next felt like life a...
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Episode 89 - The Gun (7ms Team Favorite)

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:89
When I was 13 years old I went to visit a new friend. Before going out to play in the woods he took out a gun. What happened next felt like life a...
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The D-Day Prayer

7 Minute Stories | E:88
In honor of Memorial Day, and in an effort to pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, this episode I recite FDR’s D-Day Prayer....
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Episode 88 - The D-Day Prayer

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:88
On June 6, 1944 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt , led a nation caught up in the turmoil of World War II, in mass prayer. In honor of Memorial ...
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Surprise Music Episode

7 Minute Stories | E:87
First, audio producer Ken Wendt discusses how he's taken some of the strange noises Aaron Calalafato makes when telling stories, and turned them i...
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Episode 87- Surprise Music Episode

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:87
First, audio producer Ken Wendt discusses how he's taken some of the strange noises Aaron Calalafato makes when telling stories, and turned them i...
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The Potato Bar

7 Minute Stories | E:86
Little did I know that a delicious potato bar would be the setting for one of the most formative experiences in my high school career....
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Episode 86 - The Potato Bar

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:86
Little did I know that a delicious potato bar would be the setting for one of the most formative experiences in my high school career. 7MS Merch:...
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Stories in a Box (7MS Team Pick)

7 Minute Stories | E:85
My grandfather taught me much of what I know about the art of storytelling. Years after his death, I discovered he’d kept stories of his own hidde...
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Episode 85 - Stories in a Box (7MS Team Pick)

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My grandfather taught me much of what I know about the art of storytelling. Years after his death, I discovered he’d kept stories of his own hidde...
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Rooster: A Guest Story by C.W. Schultz

7 Minute Stories | E:84
A trip to the Philippines, 30 plus hours of insomnia and a merciless rooster. What happens next, only writer C.W. Schultz can tell you in this spe...
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Episode 84 - Rooster: A Guest Story by C.W. Schultz

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:84
A trip to the Philippines, 30 plus hours of insomnia and a merciless rooster. What happens next, only writer C.W. Schultz can tell you in this spe...
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Growing Up in the Rearview (Remastered)

7 Minute Stories | E:83
This is one of the first 7 minute stories I ever told. It’s also one of the most personal......
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Episode 83 - Growing Up in the Rearview (Remastered)

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:83
This is one of the first 7 minute stories I ever told. It’s also one of the most personal... This episode explores all stages of my daughters life...
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Episode 82 - The Tornado

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:82
At midnight, just as I was about to fall asleep, an alarm went off on my phone. It said: A TORNADO IS IMMINENT. SEEK SHELTER NOW! Make sure to giv...
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Life in a House

7 Minute Stories | E:81
I had 7 minutes before I needed to come inside and put my kids to bed. Just enough time to discover something incredible radiating from inside of ...
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Episode 81 - Life in a House

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:81
I had 7 minutes before I needed to come inside and put my kids to bed. Just enough time to discover something incredible radiating from inside of ...
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The Time Capsule

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While cleaning my garage this past weekend, I discovered a box of essays that I wrote as a child. This episode, I’ll recite a few of them for the ...
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Episode 80 - The Time Capsule

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While cleaning my garage this past weekend, I discovered a box of essays that I wrote as a child. This episode, I’ll recite a few of them for the ...
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Stop and Smell the Roses

7 Minute Stories | E:79
A memory of the ocean, a hot cup of coffee and peculiar rodent named Jerry help me attain a brief moment of enlightenment....
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Episode 79 - Stop and Smell the Roses

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:79
A memory of the ocean, a hot cup of coffee and peculiar rodent named Jerry help me attain a brief moment of enlightenment.   Remember to subscribe...
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7ms Classic: The Amish (COVID-19 Intro)

7 Minute Stories | E:78
In this episode Cori and I address the COVID-19 Pandemic and how the 7 Minute Story team is approaching it. Then, we feature a classic episode cal...
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Episode 78 - 7ms Classic: The Amish (COVID-19 Intro)

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:78
In this episode Cori and I address the COVID-19 Pandemic and how the 7 Minute Story team is approaching it. Then, we feature a classic episode cal...
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Pale Blue Dot (Classic Story Remix)

7 Minute Stories | E:77
After receiving some unexpected inspiration from the late, great Carl Sagan, I’m compelled to share it with one of the most important people in th...
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Episode 77 - Pale Blue Dot (Classic Story Remix)

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:77
After receiving some unexpected inspiration from the late, great Carl Sagan, I’m compelled to share it with one of the most important people in th...
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Something's Lost but Something's Gained OR The Legend of Ali and the Wiffle Ball

7 Minute Stories | E:76
A legendary wiffle ball tournament and an unexpected misfortune merge into one of the most memorable days of my life....
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Episode 76 - Something's Lost but Something's Gained OR The Legend of Ali and the Wiffle Ball

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:76
A legendary wiffle ball tournament and an unexpected misfortune merge into one of the most memorable days of my life. 7MS Merch...
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Japan: A Guest Story by Anthony Vorndran

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In this episode, Anthony Vorndran recalls a life-changing trip to Japan. The only things standing in his way? North Korean ballistic missiles, a W...
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Episode 75 - Japan: A Guest Story by Anthony Vorndran

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This is the first guest 7 Minute Story performed and submitted by a listener! It just so happens that he’s also my lifelong friend. In this episod...
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Rage on the Turnpike

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Episode 74 - Rage on the Turnpike

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On a hot summer day in 2008, a traffic jam on the Jersey Turnpike turns into a violent encounter. Get your 7ms merch -...
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Larry King and the Pretzel Rods

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An unexpected visit to my grandmother’s old house triggers a vivid memory that shaped the way I look at the world....
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Episode 73 - Larry King and the Pretzel Rods

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An unexpected visit to my grandmother’s old house triggers a vivid memory that shaped the way I look at the world.   Get your 7ms merch:...
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Special Guest: Nina Turner

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Nina Turner is a former Ohio State Senator and the current Co-Chair of the 2020 Bernie Sanders Campaign. In 2016, I interviewed Nina and our conve...
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Episode 72 - Special Guest: Nina Turner

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Nina Turner is a former Ohio State Senator and the current Co-Chair of the 2020 Bernie Sanders Campaign. In 2016, I interviewed Nina and our conve...
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The Rookie of the Year

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A story about my father, our broken family, America’s pastime and how an iconic 90s film and its star became a reoccurring motif in my life....
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Episode 71 - The Rookie of the Year

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A story about my father, our broken family, America’s pastime and how an iconic 90s film and its star became a reoccurring motif in my life. Get y...
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The Interview

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In 2009, things were at an all-time low. Then, I had an interview with the potential to change everything…...
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Episode 70 - The Interview

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In 2009, things were at an all-time low. Then, I had an interview with the potential to change everything… 7MS Merch -...
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Heard it Through the Grapevine

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The possibility of rock immortality hinges on my band’s performance at a very special high school talent show....
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Episode 69 - Heard it Through the Grapevine

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The possibility of rock immortality hinges on my band’s performance at a very special high school talent show.   7ms merch at   Story created & p...
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The Spotlight or A Love Letter to Richard Greenberg

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Jealousy and rage get the better of me when I’m not given the lead role in a College Theatre production. Luckily, the work of playwright Richard G...
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Episode 68 - The Spotlight or A Love Letter to Richard Greenberg

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Jealousy and rage get the better of me when I’m not given the lead role in a College Theatre production. Luckily, the work of playwright Richard G...
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Episode 67 - The Last Story of the Year

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In this last episode of 2019 , I give a special thanks to our 7 Minute Story team and audience. Then, we round out the year with a replay of the v...
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The Last Story of the Year

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In this last episode of 2019 , I give a special thanks to our 7 Minute Story team and audience. Then, we round out the year with a replay of the v...
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Episode 66 - A Christmas Story with no Author

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Every Christmas Eve, I listen to a beautiful story recited and made famous by radio legend Paul Harvey. It’s called “The Man & the Birds”, and iro...
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A Christmas Story With No Author

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Every Christmas Eve, I listen to a beautiful story recited and made famous by radio legend Paul Harvey. It’s called “The Man & the Birds”, and iro...
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Episode 65 - The Yoga Class

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In 2008, I reluctantly attended my first yoga class in New York City. Ten years later, it’s an experience I can’t seem to forget.   Be a part of t...
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The Yoga Class

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In 2008, I reluctantly attended my first yoga class in New York City. Ten years later, it’s an experience I can’t seem to forget....
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Guest Storyteller: Mr. Klaus

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To usher in the Christmas season, I wanted to share a guest story from a man who is the closest thing to the real Santa you’ll ever come across. H...
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Episode 64 - Guest Storyteller: Mr. Klaus

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To usher in the Christmas season, I wanted to share a guest story from a man who is the closest thing to the real Santa you’ll ever come across. H...
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Episode 63 - A Thanksgiving to Remember

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Hosting at my house for the first time triggers a poignant memory of Thanksgiving past. Be a part of the 7 Minute Stories community!...
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A Thanksgiving to Remember

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Hosting at my house for the first time triggers a poignant memory of Thanksgiving past....
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(Flashback Episode) The Perfect Day

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The Perfect Day was one of the earliest episodes of our podcast series (Episode 9). It’s also one of my personal favorites....
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Episode 62 - (Flashback Episode) The Perfect Day

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The Perfect Day was one of the earliest episodes of our podcast series (Episode 9). It’s also one of my personal favorites. Description: It’s the ...
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The Bus Ride

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A deeply personal story about a challenging time in my life, taking the city bus and the life lessons I learned along the ride....
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Episode 61 - The Bus Ride

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A deeply personal story about a challenging time in my life, taking the city bus and the life lessons I learned along the ride. Be a part of the 7...
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Special Guest: Matt Fish

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A conversation about my love of grilled cheese sparks restaurant entrepreneur Matt Fish to talk about his inspiration for the popular MELT bar and...
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Episode 60 - Special Guest: Matt Fish

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A conversation about my love of grilled cheese sparks restaurant entrepreneur Matt Fish to talk about his inspiration for the popular MELT bar and...
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Halloween Special: The House in the Woods

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I was always skeptical of ghosts, but living in this house made me question everything....
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Episode 59 - Halloween Special: The House in the Woods

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I was always skeptical of ghosts, but living in this house made me question everything....
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Me, Cameron Crowe and the Myth of Elizabethtown

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In pursuit of my dream, I drove down to Louisville, KY to audition for a Cameron Crowe film. What transpired became a story of mythic proportions....
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Episode 58 - Me, Cameron Crowe and the Myth of Elizabethtown

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In pursuit of my dream, I drove down to Louisville, KY to audition for a Cameron Crowe film. What transpired became a story of mythic proportions....
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Special Guest: Bill Squire

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In 2018, I did an interview with comedian and radio personality Bill Squire. In this 7 minute segment from that conversation, we discuss how comed...
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Episode 57 - Special Guest: Bill Squire

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In 2018, I did an interview with comedian and radio personality Bill Squire. In this 7 minute segment from that conversation, we discuss how comed...
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Fan Favorite (Episode 16 - Lady of Maine)

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Please enjoy this fan favorite from early on in the 7 minute Story podcast series! How much do I love storytelling? Well, it was 2012 and I was bo...
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Fan Favorite (Episode 16 - Lady of Maine)

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Sunday Sauce

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A tasty Italian-American tradition triggers an identity crisis....
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Episode 55 - Sunday Sauce

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A tasty Italian-American tradition triggers an identity crisis....
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Dream until your dream comes true

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A story that starts with a dream of becoming an actor in New York City, and ends with a surprise twist involving an unexpected guardian angel....
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Episode 54 - Dream until your dream comes true

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A story that starts with a dream of becoming an actor in New York City, and ends with a surprise twist involving an unexpected guardian angel....
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Episode 53 - My way on the highway

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A story spanning three generations, guided by the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Eric Clapton, all culminating with an emotional tirade at a local co...
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My Way on the Highway

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A story spanning three generations, guided by the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Eric Clapton, all culminating with an emotional tirade at a local co...
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Episode 52 - Guest Storyteller: Dennis Kucinich

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In 2018, Dennis Kucinich was running to become the next Governor of Ohio. During that busy campaign, I sat down with him for an interview. This sp...
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Guest Storyteller: Dennis Kucinich

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In 2018, Dennis Kucinich was running to become the next Governor of Ohio. During that busy campaign, I sat down with him for an interview. This sp...
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Episode 51: Barnes & Noble: A Love Story

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Why do the places where we spend our time mean so much to us? In this story, I explain how a trip to a local Barnes & Noble with my girlfriend bec...
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Barnes & Noble: A Love Story

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Why do the places where we spend our time mean so much to us? In this story, I explain how a trip to a local Barnes & Noble with my girlfriend bec...
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Special 50th Episode

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This episode breaks format a bit & features a 21 minute conversation between my girlfriend & life partner Cori Birce and I. We reflect back on the...
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Special 50th Episode

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This episode breaks format a bit & features a 21 minute conversation between my girlfriend & life partner Cori Birce and I....
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Episode 49 - Jump on the roof

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This story is about an intriguing man named Ernie. I met him in the summer of 2000 while working a summer job. Our chance meeting gave me insight ...
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Jump on the Roof

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This story is about an intriguing man named Ernie. I met him in the summer of 2000 while working a summer job. Our chance meeting gave me insight ...
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Me, Paul Harvey and the Farmer

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After a turbulent few weeks in America, I took a long drive to search for answers. What I discovered rejuvenated my faith in mankind....
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Episode 48 - Me, Paul Harvey and the Farmer

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After a turbulent few weeks in America, I took a long drive to search for answers. What I discovered rejuvenated my faith in mankind....
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Episode 47 - That's not my friend anymore

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Standing over a friend’s casket triggers an internal struggle about consciousness and the soul.  ...
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That's Not My Friend Anymore

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Standing over a friend’s casket triggers an internal struggle about consciousness and the soul....
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Episode 46 - Remember his face

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After crossing paths with a homeless man, a chance conversation leaves us both changed forever.   Full transcript of Episode 46: www.7minutestorie...
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Remember His Face

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After crossing paths with a homeless man, a chance conversation leaves us both changed forever....
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Episode 45 - Special Guest: okPANTS

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During this 7 minute segment, the artist & creative okPANTS, talks about what motivates him to make a life out of making art. Find out more about ...
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Special Guest: okPANTS

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During this 7 minute segment, the artist & creative okPANTS, talks about what motivates him to make a life out of making art....
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Episode 44 - Where do the memories go?

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Where do our memories go after we die? To navigate this question, I explore two very personal memories and then speculate where they may exist out...
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Where do the memories go?

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Where do our memories go after we die? To navigate this question, I explore two very personal memories and then speculate where they may exist out...
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Stories in a Box

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A drawer full of written stories reveal something about my grandfather I never knew…...
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Episode 43 - Stories in a Box

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A drawer full of written stories reveal something about my grandfather I never knew… Enjoy 7 Minute Stories? You can support it here:...
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Episode 42 - Guest Storyteller: Van Jones

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For this special 4th of July episode, I’d like to share a 7 minute segment from an interview I did with Van Jones in 2017. I thought it was compel...
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Guest Storyteller: Van Jones

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For this special 4th of July episode, I’d like to share a 7 minute segment from an interview I did with Van Jones in 2017. I thought it was compel...
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Episode 41 - The Crayon Emergency

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The story of how a boy’s curiosity and love of crayons ended in a medical mystery that bewildered an entire emergency room.   ...
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The Crayon Emergency

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The story of how boy’s curiosity and love of crayons ended in a medical mystery that bewildered an entire emergency room....
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Guest Storyteller: Nina Domingue

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In this 7 minute segment I talk with actor, director, playwright & educator Nina Domingue. In it, Nina investigates how the beginning of her artis...
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Episode 40 - Guest Storyteller: Nina Domingue

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In this 7 minute segment I talk with actor, director, playwright & educator Nina Domingue. In it, Nina investigates how the beginning of her artis...
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Episode 39 - The Lockout

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One moment it was a beautiful Fall day, the next, my two-year-old daughter was trapped inside our house. It was a day that would defy logic and de...
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The Lockout

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One moment is was a beautiful Fall day, the next, my two-year-old daughter was trapped inside our house. It was a day that would defy logic and de...
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Special Delivery

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A wasp attack, the morning of 9/11 and an anthrax scare. This was just my first few weeks of college and my initiation into the real world... ...
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Episode 38 - Special Delivery

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A wasp attack, the morning of 9/11 and an anthrax scare. This was just my first few weeks of college and my initiation into the real world…...
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TCBY: A Love Story

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The story of how my journey to find a rare frozen yogurt flavor gave me another chance at love....
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Episode 37 - TCBY: A Love Story

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The story of how my journey to find a rare frozen yogurt flavor gave me another chance at love. ...
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Guest Storyteller: Shannon Cason

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This episode features the first official guest to the 7ms Podcast. During this 7 minute segment I talk with fellow storyteller Shannon Cason. We d...
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Episode 36 - Guest Storyteller: Shannon Cason

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This episode features the first official guest to the 7 Minute Stories Podcast. During this 7 minute segment I talk with fellow storyteller . We d...
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Episode 35 - Mumford's Son

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The tale of how a hazardous storytelling performance and a chance intersection with a popular musical group taught me how to connect with an audie...
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Mumford's Son

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The tale of how a hazardous live storytelling performance and a chance intersection with a popular musical group taught me how to truly connect wi...
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The Pale Blue Dot

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After finding out the Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy are on a collision course, I nearly panicked. But then, after some serendipitous i...
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Episode 34 - The Pale Blue Dot

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After finding out the Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy are on a collision course, I nearly panicked. But then, after some serendipitous i...
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Episode 33 - The Yellow Bird

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The story of how a little yellow bird taught me life lessons about mortality, perseverance and grace.   Please remember to subscribe and rate 7 Mi...
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The Yellow Bird

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The story of how a little yellow bird taught me life lessons about mortality, perseverance and grace....
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Episode 32 - The Backseat

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A broken family. The backseat of a car. No control. Sometimes, during a difficult transition, an unlikely hero will emerge to help you see it thro...
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The Backseat

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A broken family. The backseat of a car. No control. Sometimes, during a difficult transition, an unlikely hero will emerge to help you see it thro...
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Episode 31 - The Hunter

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Thousands of years ago, humans explored uncharted terrain as hunters and gatherers. Now, in the year 2019, I come face to face with an equally dau...
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The Hunter

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Thousands of years ago, humans explored uncharted terrain as hunters and gatherers. Now, in the year 2019, I come face to face with an equally dau...
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Episode 30 - Me and Gary V

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I looked down at my phone and saw that Gary Vaynerchuk's account liked one of my comments on Instagram. What happened next would send me into a sp...
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Me and Gary V

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When I looked down at my phone, I saw that Gary Vaynerchuck's account liked one of my comments on Instagram. What happened next would send me into...
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Episode 29 - The Guitar God

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A quest to become the greatest rock guitar player on the planet all culminates into one life-altering audition....
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The Guitar God

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A quest to become the greatest rock guitar player on the planet all culminates into one life-altering audition....
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The Injury

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What started out as an exceptional day on the basketball court ended in a hilarious trip the to the emergency room... ...
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Episode 28 - The Injury

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What started out as an exceptional day on the basketball court ended in a hilarious trip the to the emergency room... ...
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Episode 27 - We are all Witnesses

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What started out as a heated religious debate between two kids on an elementary school playground, turned into an attack from an unusual suspect.....
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We Are All Witnesses

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What started out as a heated religious debate between two kids on an elementary school playground, turned into an attack from an unusual suspect.....
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Becoming Donatello

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It was 1990, I was 7 years old and I was anticipating the release of greatest film ever made: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Not only this, but I a...
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Episode 26 - Becoming Donatello

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It was 1990, I was 7 years old and I was anticipating the release of greatest film ever made: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Not only this, but I a...
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The Train Incident

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On a bright Fall day in 2009, what started out as usual train commute from Eatontown, New Jersey to Manhattan, transformed into a crime scene....
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Episode 25 - The Train Incident

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On a bright Fall day in 2009, what started out as usual train commute from Eatontown, New Jersey to Manhattan, transformed into a crime scene. I h...
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Episode 24- Chinatown

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When I got a call from Jack Nicholson’s executive assistant at 1:00am in the morning, It felt like a “surreal” experience...   More at:...
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Chinatown

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When I got a call from Jack Nicholson’s executive assistant at 1:00am in the morning, It felt like a “surreal” experience......
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Episode 23- The Tryout

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Years of commitment and preparation led me to this moment. What started as a tryout for my middle school basketball team, transformed into an expe...
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The Tryout

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Years of commitment and preparation led me to this moment. What started as a tryout for my middle school basketball team, transformed into an expe...
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Episode 22- The Lineup

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When I was 10 years old I spent a summertime at a makeshift daycare. One afternoon there, while playing Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out on NES, I committed...
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The Lineup

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When I was 10 years old I spent a summertime at a makeshift daycare. One afternoon there, while playing Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out on NES, I committed...
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Episode 21 - The Fish

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At the age of 5 I watched a BBC documentary about the life of fish in the ocean. Days later, I witnessed what I can only describe as a ghost appea...
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The Fish

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At the age of 5 I watched a BBC documentary about the life of fish in the ocean. Days later, I witnessed what I can only describe as a ghost appea...
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Episode 20 - The Night-Night Rules

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I don’t know if it was divine intervention or just coincidence, but whatever it was, it gave me the strength to make a promise to my daughter that...
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The Night-Night Rules

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I don’t know if it was divine intervention or just coincidence, but whatever it was, it gave me the strength to make a promise to my daughter that...
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Episode 19 - The Gun

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When I was 13 years old I went to visit a new friend. Before going out to play in the woods he took out a gun. What happened next felt life and de...
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The Gun

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When I was 13 years old I went to visit a new friend. Before going out to play in the woods he took out a gun. What happened next felt life and de...
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Episode 18 - The Dream

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The night my grandfather slipped into a coma, he came to me in a profound dream…   More at:...
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The Dream

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The night my grandfather slipped into a coma, he came to me in a profound dream…...
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Episode 17 - The Blizzard

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It was the early 90s and I was a pre-teen. I was in sitting in my grandparents car and the weather outside started to change in a way I had never ...
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The Blizzard

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It was the early 90s and I was a pre-teen. I was in sitting in my grandparents car and the weather outside started to change in a way I had never ...
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Episode 16 - Lady of Maine

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How much do I love storytelling? Well, it was 2012 and I was booked to perform one of my monologues at a theater in Portland, Maine. The only catc...
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Lady of Maine

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How much do I love storytelling? Well, it was 2012 and I was booked to perform one of my monologues at a theater in Portland, Maine. The only catc...
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Episode 15 - Over the River

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I looked at the world differently when I was a child. But when did things change? I remember it was the mid 90s and I went to visit my grandmother...
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Over the River

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I looked at the world differently when I was a child. But when did things change? I remember it was the mid 90s and I went to visit my grandmother...
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Episode 14 - The Ice Cream Sandwich

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The second grade. An elementary lunch room. A purple silk shirt. A blossoming new love. History would be made as I courted an older woman for the ...
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The Ice Cream Sandwich

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The second grade. An elementary lunch room. A purple silk shirt. A blossoming new love. History would be made as I courted an older woman for the ...
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Episode 13 - The Cherry Tree

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The myth of George Washington and the cherry tree made an big impression on my life. But as a young boy, when a police officer caught me vandalizi...
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The Cherry Tree

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The myth of George Washington and the cherry tree made an big impression on my life. But as a young boy, when a police officer caught me vandalizi...
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Episode 12 - The Amish

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I sat at a traffic light and looked at the world falling apart around me. So, I turned my car around and drove until all I saw was corn fields and...
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The Amish

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I sat at a traffic light and looked at the world falling apart around me. So, I turned my car around and drove until all I saw was corn fields and...
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Episode 11 - The Phone Call

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:11
I was 30 years old when my daughter was born. Shortly after, I received a phone call from my dad that forecast what the next 30 years may be like....
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The Phone Call

7 Minute Stories | E:11
I was 30 years old when my daughter was born. Shortly after, I received a phone call from my dad that forecast what the next 30 years may be like....
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Episode 10 - The Fight

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:10
When I was younger I fought a lot. This time, however, felt different than the rest. I was in over my head and would experience the true power, ut...
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The Fight

7 Minute Stories | E:10
When I was younger I fought a lot. This time, however, felt different than the rest. I was in over my head and would experience the true power, ut...
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Episode 9 - The Perfect Day

7 Minute Stories | S:1 E:9
I woke up and something was different. From the moment I opened my eyes it seemed like it would be one of those days where nothing could go wrong....
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The Perfect Day

7 Minute Stories | E:9
I woke up and something was different. From the moment I opened my eyes it seemed like it would be one of those days where nothing could go wrong....
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Episode 8 - The Nest

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It was the largest yellow jacket nest I've ever come across. It was man versus nature and I had to protect my home......
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The Nest

7 Minute Stories | E:8
It was the largest yellow jacket nest I've ever come across. It was man versus nature and I had to protect my home......
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Episode 7 - Growing Up in the Rearview

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This episode explores the journey of driving my daughter home from the hospital after she was born and then through years of car rides looking int...
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Growing Up in the Rearview

7 Minute Stories | E:7
This episode explores the journey of driving my daughter home from the hospital after she was born and then through years of car rides looking int...
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Episode 6 - Emails to My Dead Grandfather

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Emails to My Dead Grandfather

7 Minute Stories | E:6
My grandfather and I were very close. One day, several years after he passed away, I saw that his gmail account profile was active. So, I decided ...
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Episode 5 - The Thirty-Five Year Train Ride

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For the last thirty five years I've heard the sound of a train out my window. It's seems that I've been following it my entire life. Next month, I...
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The Thirty-Five Year Train Ride

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For the last thirty five years I've heard the sound of a train out my window. It's seems that I've been following it my entire life....
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Episode 4 - The Summer of Peter Jennings

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A remixed version of a story Aaron did during the 2016 Presidential Election that is more relevant that ever. This episode cleverly explores the t...
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The Summer of Peter Jennings

7 Minute Stories | E:4
A remixed version of a story Aaron did during the 2016 Presidential Election that is more relevant that ever....
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The Audition

7 Minute Stories | E:3
After getting off a train at Penn Station and taking in New York City for the first time, I began the odyssey of my first acting audition at the A...
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Episode 3 - The Audition

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After getting off a train at Penn Station and taking in New York City for the first time, I began the odyssey of my first acting audition at the A...
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Episode 2 - The Car Accident and the Crucifix

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In episode two I explore a recent car accident I was involved in. The impact took me on a journey that started with a mild concussion and ended in...
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The Car Accident and the Crucifix

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In episode two I explore a recent car accident I was involved in....
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Episode 1 - The Cruise

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Welcome to episode one of #7minutestories! A young man who is afraid of boats takes his first carnival cruise shortly after Hurricane Katrina rips...
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The Cruise

7 Minute Stories | E:1
Welcome to episode one of #7minutestories! A young man who is afraid of boats takes his first carnival cruise shortly after Hurricane Katrina rips...
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