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This week: At a father-daughter dance, Aaron faces off in an unforgettable air guitar competition set to Stairway to Heaven, channeling rock legends to create a moment his daughter—and the crowd—will never forget.

Sound collaboration with Isaac Gehring

Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt

Additional vocals: Cori Birce 

Art: Pete Whitehead 

Original Music: thomas j. duke 

In this episode, Aaron takes an unexpected turn, exploring the strange connection between Seagulls and Super Kmart parking lots. Dive into a story that blends nostalgia and the mysteries of Medina, Ohio.

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Aaron and his wife, Cori, stood under the midnight sky when they witnessed something unforgettable. Was it a UFO? A rogue meteor? Or something even stranger? In this episode, Aaron unravels the mystery of that night, diving into the possibility of life beyond Earth, blending cosmic curiosity with a deep pursuit of truth.

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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

Recorded live at Keller Cafe in Medina, Ohio, this episode of 7 Minute Stories dives into the nostalgic world of mispronunciations. Join Aaron and Cori Calafato as they share humorous stories about IKEA and Tupperware & the common (and often hilarious) ways they've both mispronounced things wrong their entire life.

Original Intro & Outro Music by: autopolitan

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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

Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt 

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

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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