7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

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Episode 40 - Guest Storyteller: Nina Domingue Jun 20, 2019

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In this 7 minute segment I talk with actor, director, playwright & educator Nina Domingue. In it, Nina investigates how the beginning of her artistic journey triggered an experience of self-discovery. Currently, Nina is the Nord Family Foundation play-writing fellow at Cleveland Public Theatre for the 2019-2020 season. She is also one of two local (Cleveland) artists in residence under the Barbara Smith residency for writers of color at Twelve literary arts incubator this summer. Follow Nina on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ninadomingue/

Episode 39 - The Lockout Jun 13, 2019

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One moment it was a beautiful Fall day, the next, my two-year-old daughter was trapped inside our house. It was a day that would defy logic and define me as a father…

Episode 38 - Special Delivery Jun 06, 2019

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A wasp attack, the morning of 9/11 and an anthrax scare. This was just my first few weeks of college and my initiation into the real world…

Episode 37 - TCBY: A Love Story May 30, 2019

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The story of how my journey to find a rare frozen yogurt flavor gave me another chance at love.

Episode 36 - Guest Storyteller: Shannon Cason May 23, 2019

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This episode features the first official guest to the 7 Minute Stories Podcast. During this 7 minute segment I talk with fellow storyteller Shannon Cason. We dive into Shannon's creative process, what inspires some of his stories and something we hope the storytelling art form can adopt in future. Shannon is a host, MainStage storyteller and GrandSlam champion with The Moth. He is a regular on NPR's Snap Judgment and was awarded their Best Performance Award. He has appeared on countless podcasts and storytelling stages, including: TEDx, RISK!, Third Coast Festival, Podcast Movement, and an upcoming television pilot. He also hosts his own long-standing storytelling podcast, Shannon Cason's Homemade Stories.

Episode 35 - Mumford's Son May 16, 2019

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The tale of how a hazardous storytelling performance and a chance intersection with a popular musical group taught me how to connect with an audience.

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Episode 34 - The Pale Blue Dot May 09, 2019

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After finding out the Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy are on a collision course, I nearly panicked. But then, after some serendipitous inspiration from the great Carl Sagan, I made a discovery I had to share with one of the most important people on earth...

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Episode 33 - The Yellow Bird May 02, 2019

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The story of how a little yellow bird taught me life lessons about mortality, perseverance and grace.

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Episode 32 - The Backseat Apr 25, 2019

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A broken family. The backseat of a car. No control. Sometimes, during a difficult transition, an unlikely hero will emerge to help you see it through.

Episode 31 - The Hunter Apr 18, 2019

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Thousands of years ago, humans explored uncharted terrain as hunters and gatherers. Now, in the year 2019, I come face to face with an equally daunting task…

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