A chance viewing of a documentary triggers a vivid memory of renting movies at Blockbuster.  *This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran 

7 Minute Stories with Aaron Calafato

S2 E8: The Last Blockbuster

Mark Metry is an author, podcast host, and TEDx keynote speaker. But once upon a time, Mark suffered severely from social anxiety. In fact, he says at one point in his life he couldn't even make direct eye contact with people. In this episode, Mark talks about what Social Anxiety feels like and describes one of the breakthrough moments that changed his life for the better. Learn more about Mark at https://www.markmetry.com/ Story Production: Aaron Calafato  Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran 

S2 E7: A 7 Minute Journey with Mark Metry

This week, a race against Shamu and insight into the world of a captive orca. Ironically, this episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Get your 7MS Merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran  Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak 

S2 E6: SeaWorld

Today's episode features a 7 Minute Segment from an appearance Aaron made on the Movie Marathoners Podcast. Marathoners is a fellow member of the Evergreen Podcast Network. You can find full episodes of Movie Marathoners on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We start this episode in the midst of Aaron and Marathoners host Matti reviewing the 90s classic Rookie of the Year, one of Aaron's favorites. Matti tells Aaron that movies like Rookie of the Year tend to be comfort films and do very little to make sense of their fairytale. Aaron, of course, takes this a little too seriously and tries to explain the deeper emotional impact of the film. He goes on to talk about the movie The Sandlot, The Great Babino, and Aaron's dream scenario as a professional baseball player. Correction At the beginning of the episode, Aaron mentioned an upcoming live talk he’s doing on Fishbowl. The correct date is October 4th @ 8 pm. Download the Fishbowl app today to rsvp and say hello! This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran 

S2 E5: Aaron's Movie Marathoners Appearance

Two unsuspecting people find themselves on a cosmic collision course.  This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran 

S2 E4: Semi-Soulmates

A search for a missing person and my love of mozzarella sticks culminates with a surprise ending.   Get your 7MS Merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch   This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/   Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran  Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak 

S2 E3: Missing Person

A pair of legendary superheroes, a heroic story, and a surprise ending. Get your 7MS Merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran  Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak 

S2 E2: Batman and Robin

Season 2 of 7 Minute Stories starts today! This episode: I join an unlikely sports team and find America in the process... Get your 7MS Merch! https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/merch This episode is made possible by Fishbowl. Download the free professional networking app today! https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran  Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak 

S2 E1: America

The second season of 7 Minute Stories is almost underway and that means more weekly adventures from Aaron Calafato and more. 7MS Season 2 officially launches on Thursday, September 2nd wherever you find podcasts! Original Song: A Heroine's Welcome Music by TJ Duke and Ben Gmetro of Nature Camp https://wearenaturecamp.bandcamp.com/

Introducing 7 Minute Stories Season 2

Nina Turner explains why rocking the boat is synonymous with positive social change. More about Nina Turner https://ninaturner.com/ Story Production: Aaron Calafato  Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran 

Episode 136 - 7 Minutes with Nina Turner

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

Announcing Season 2

Sports journalist & anchor Jay Crawford shares a deeply personal story about his father, post-season baseball, and the virtue of optimism. Story Production: Aaron Calafato  Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran 

Episode 135 - 7 Minutes with Jay Crawford

The intersection of the iconic movie and a legendary baseball game with my dad. A primer for next week's episode featuring Jay Crawford. Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Original Art: Pete Whitehead Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran 

Episode 134 - Field of Dreams (7MS Team Pick)

Aaron shares a special announcement, previews the next few weeks on 7MS & tells a mini-story that reveals a special guest. Story performed by: Aaron Calafato Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Special Logo Design: Alex Collier Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran 

Episode 133 - Announcement & Mini-Story

A unique and inspiring 7 minutes with the award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter & best-selling author.  Connect with IN-Q https://in-q.com/ IN-Q recently launched a new podcast. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Story Production: Aaron Calafato  Audio Production: Ken Wendt  Photo: Michael Wahba Music Contributor: thomas j. duke Podcast Coordinator: Cori Birce Production Assistant: Lennon Janovyak Creative Consultant: Anthony Vorndran  Original Guitar Composition: Aaron Calafato

Episode 132 - 7 Minutes with IN-Q

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

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7 Minute Stories with Aaron Calafato

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