7 Minute Stories is the leading short-form autobiographical storytelling podcast in the world, reaching over 30 million listeners through weekly unscripted personal narratives.
Each episode delivers a true story from Aaron Calafato’s extremely normal yet deeply relatable life in Ohio, told in about seven minutes with no script.
This show is quick, immersive, and tinged with nostalgia. Each story feels deeply personal, fits into your day, and leaves you better than it found you.
7MS sounds like a Millennial swapping stories with Jean Shepherd, Spalding Gray, and Paul Harvey at a Midwestern diner.
New episodes every week.
Monthly Program Schedule:
7 Minute Stories
Real, short-form personal stories told by Aaron Calafato, in about seven minutes.*Stories drop every single Thursday.
7MS Presents: Short Stories of Hope
Monthly true stories about people, moments, and unlikely turns that remind us hope still finds a way. *Releases monthly on the 1st Monday.
The Storytelling University
Conversations with great storytellers, artists, thinkers, and creatives about how stories shape the way we see the world.*Releases twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Monday.
Square Stories
Local stories from Aaron’s hometown of Medina, Ohio, told with the heart and texture of everyday life.*Releases monthly on the 3rd Monday.
Night Stories Live!
Aaron’s late-night radio show featuring co-hosts Cori and Lisa. They tackle: nostalgia, strange headlines, humor & listener moments.*Bi-Weekly episodes release on 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month.