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October 2, 2025 9 mins
In this episode of 7 Minute Stories, Aaron takes listeners back to one unforgettable day at his Grandpa Joe’s house. From a roadside McMuffin breakfast and legendary Air Force fight story, to stacks of bargain-bin movies, tuna sandwiches on rye, and homemade pasta and meatballs—every detail becomes a core memory worth holding onto. Through his grandfather’s wisdom and humor, Aaron reminds us that even in life’s hardest moments, there are anchors—memories that keep us steady and remind us of who we are. 🎙️ Listen to Aaron tell stories and talk with special guests live during Night Stories on its new ⁠YouTube Channel⁠—these late-night sessions go live every Thursday starting @ 9:30PM EST and going into the late night hours... And as a 7 Minute Stories listener, you get first dibs: ⁠skip the ads on YouTube and unlock VIP access to Aaron’s audio-only private studio! ⁠It’s like having your own radio feed in your pocket. Get year-round, commercial-free access to Night Stories—and join the amazing community we’re building—just by subscribing to the 7MS Newsletter. 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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