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 unforgettable. From unexpected compliments to a stranger’s tear-filled story, this episode takes you on a journey of how one dress became a doorway to the past—connecting them to memories they never knew existed.

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Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Calafato

Art: Pete Whitehead

Original Music: thomas j. duke

In this episode Aaron shares a story about a family friend: In 1990, a young boy’s world changed forever when his father suddenly disappeared, leaving his mother to hold the family together with double shifts and a simple morning ritual. Decades later, during a strained Thanksgiving reunion, the son discovers a small but profound reminder of those quiet mornings—a gesture that speaks louder than words ever could. This episode explores the power of routine and how even the smallest gestures can bridge the gap between past and present.

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Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Calafato

Art: Pete Whitehead

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

In this episode, Aaron shares three stories from another podcast he co-created, hosts, and produces: Glassdoor’s The Lonely Office

Original Intro & Outro Music by: autopolitan

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Aaron reflects on his childhood obsession with growing up too fast, culminating in a humiliating moment when he got stuck on a giant slide, embarrassed in front of an entire amusement park. Through this and other stories, he shares how he learned the hard way that adulthood isn't all it's cracked up to be.

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Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

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Additional vocals: Cori Calafato

Art: Pete Whitehead

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

In this episode Aaron shares an original story that was adapted for the hit storytelling show RISK!

Link to the original episode:

https://www.risk-show.com/podcast/coming-of-age/

Song: In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel

Follow RISK! Wherever you get podcasts.

Original Intro & Outro Music by

autopolitan

https://autopolitan.bandcamp.com/

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 surgeon and an old-school doctor who had a love for jazz...

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Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Calafato

Art: Pete Whitehead

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

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.

James Earl Jones

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Earl_Jones

Jay Crawford

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Crawford

Here more about Art LaFleur on 7MS

https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/all-episodes/s2e15

Field of Dreams

Based on Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella

Production: Gordon Company

Distributed by: Universal Pictures (United States) & Carolco Pictures (International)

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 just Chinese food. 

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Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Calafato

Art: Pete Whitehead

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

This Sunday my wife Cori and I recap another beautifully complicated summer at a local cafe.

Thanks Keller Kafe Bistro for hosting our live chat!

https://www.keller-market.com/cafe-bistro

Original Intro & Outro Music by

autopolitan

https://autopolitan.bandcamp.com/

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 Turtles movie led him to an unexpected discovery...

Original Song 'Right Field" by Peter, Paul & Mary

Performed by Willy Welch

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Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

Additional vocals: Cori Calafato

Art: Pete Whitehead

Original Music: thomas j. duke