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The Case for AI Fast-Food Drive-Thrus
In 1993, five bucks at a drive-thru could feed a family. Today, it barely covers a soda. In this story, Aaron Calafato takes us through the chaos of the modern fast-food experience—wrong orders, long waits, and the creeping perfection of AI drive-thrus. What starts as a rant about overpriced combo meals becomes something deeper: a meditation on imperfection, nostalgia, and what we lose when machines get everything right.
📻 If you like 7MS, make sure you follow Night Stories LIVE! — Aaron’s late-night storytelling show where he shares new stories and talks with special guests in real time. Streamed on its new YouTube Channel, these nostalgic, radio-style sessions go live every Thursday at 9:30PM EST and roll deep into the night.
📬 Join the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter! It only goes out 4–6 times a year — short, sweet, and packed with value. Get exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes stories, and invites to special remote events, delivered straight to your inbox.
The Team:
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Calafato
Artist in Residence: Pete Whitehead
Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke
Additional Soundscape Design: Isaac Gehring
Special Thanks:
Shannon Baker
Rob Montague Jr
Kyle McCarthy
Dania Khalife
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In 1993, five bucks at a drive-thru could feed a family. Today, it barely covers a soda. In this story, Aaron Calafato takes us through the chaos of the modern fast-food experience—wrong orders, long waits, and the creeping perfection of AI drive-thrus. What starts as a rant about overpriced combo meals becomes something deeper: a meditation on imperfection, nostalgia, and what we lose when machines get everything right.
📻 If you like 7MS, make sure you follow Night Stories LIVE! — Aaron’s late-night storytelling show where he shares new stories and talks with special guests in real time. Streamed on its new YouTube Channel, these nostalgic, radio-style sessions go live every Thursday at 9:30PM EST and roll deep into the night.
📬 Join the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter! It only goes out 4–6 times a year — short, sweet, and packed with value. Get exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes stories, and invites to special remote events, delivered straight to your inbox.
The Team:
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Calafato
Artist in Residence: Pete Whitehead
Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke
Additional Soundscape Design: Isaac Gehring
Special Thanks:
Shannon Baker
Rob Montague Jr
Kyle McCarthy
Dania Khalife
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