A cryptic text from a delivery driver (The Riddler) ignites a mystery and turns Aaron & Cori’s evening upside down. 

Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Birce 

Art: Pete Whitehead 

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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In these 7 Minutes, Aaron tries to piece together memories of his late grandfather. Plus, a listener shoutout!

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It’s Christmas Eve! Perfect timing for this special episode. In these 7 Minutes, Aaron reads an emotional adaptation of the most famous English-language editorial ever written titled: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus by Francis P. Church. Church’s editorial was first published in the New York newspaper The Sun on September 21, 1897. The 7 minutes ends with some calming holiday music. 

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Enjoy this 7MS Holiday tradition as Aaron retells a mysterious story. PLUS a listener shoutout!

*The origin and author of The Man and the Birds Christmas Story is unknown.

According to Radio legend Paul Harvey, who retold this parable every Christmas for decades, “The story was originally published by United Press International by Louis Cassels, a longtime friend of mine and colleague. He and I tried for many years to trace the author of these words. We never could and it occurs to me that maybe some things are supposed to be written without credit to any particular individual ...”

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The story behind 'A Christmas Story' and how it all connects to Aaron's very own 'Little Orphan Annie' decoder pin.

Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Birce 

Art: Pete Whitehead 

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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How do you respond when something pulls you back to the hometown you always wanted to leave?

Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Birce 

Art: Pete Whitehead 

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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In these 7 Minutes, Aaron gets fed up with customer service and makes a wish he regrets. 

Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Birce 

Art: Pete Whitehead 

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

Is there a way to stop time and make the Christmas season last longer? In this 7 Minutes, Aaron shares a controversial remedy. 

Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Birce 

Art: Pete Whitehead 

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

Why did a mysterious photo of Henry Winkler inspire Aaron to reconnect with his talented thespian cousin? Find out this week on a new 7 Minute Stories!

Special thanks to Joe Grifasi for his mentorship early in my artistic career!

Find out more about Joe's filmography:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0341055/

Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Birce 

Art: Pete Whitehead 

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

Aaron's career hangs in the balance when things escalate quickly at work.

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Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Birce 

Art: Pete Whitehead 

Original Music: thomas j. duke