Best Aaron Calafato Podcasts (2025)

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The Sandlot Star Who Changed Our Lives: A College Story About Art LaFleur 8:00

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3d ago8:00

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In 2005, Aaron and his college friend Jon were just two undergrads trying to pull off a film festival with a $3,000 budget. Their goal? Land a special guest who would leave a lasting impact. After a series of wild long shots, they found the perfect fit — The Sandlot’s Art LaFleur, the actor who played Babe Ruth. This episode is about what happened …

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What should the Cavaliers do (?), Is Shedeur Sanders QB1 in Cleveland, & the State of Podcasting with Aaron Calafato 1:00:33

17d ago1:00:33

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Joe is joined by Aaron Calafato as they begin the show talking about what the Cleveland Cavaliers should do in the offseason and a potential championship window opening (1:01). Then, they talk about the Quarterback situation with the Browns and the current state of podcasting (38:40), & SO much more!…

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Secretly Working Four Jobs: The Startup Con of Soham Parekh 30:25

8h ago30:25

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Soham Parekh made headlines for juggling four full-time startup jobs at once — without telling anyone. Fraud? Maybe. Genius? Possibly. Turns out, his work was solid, his employers were Y Combinator darlings, and the internet couldn’t decide whether to hate or love him. In this episode, we unpack Soham’s viral saga, question whether “overemployment”…

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Yankees Struggling, Mets on the ledge, & LeBron to the Knicks?! 55:09

3d ago55:09

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Joe begins this episode talking about the Yankees recent struggles, their tough schedule ahead, and what potential trade options there are as the trade deadline season starts (1:03). Then, he switches to the Mets June swoon, their need for both a bat and an arm, and why they cannot stick to the status quo (20:48). Finally, he talks about Mike Brown…

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Miserable in Tech: The End of Tech Exceptionalism 28:01

3d ago28:01

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Trevor used to work from a beanbag chair in Bali with a meditation stipend and Radical Candor Wednesdays. Now his keystrokes are monitored, and he's doing three jobs after layoffs. This week, Zaheer from Levels. fyi joins us to discuss the death of the tech dream. From 50,000+ layoffs in 2025 to AI anxiety replacing innovation perks, we explore how…

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The Hypocrite Workaholic: TLO Stories “Heard at Work” 2:55

7d ago2:55

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A workaholic dad catches his daughter scrolling at midnight—then realizes he’s the real problem. A short story about screen time, guilt, and modern parenting.Written by: ⁠Matt Sunbulli ⁠ ⁠Aaron Calafato ⁠ Narrated by: Aaron Calafato Hosts: ⁠Leah Ova⁠ Matt Sunbulli Aaron Calafato Sound Design: ⁠Isaac Gehring ⁠ Editorial: Matt Sunbulli Brooks Borden …

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NBA Finals Recap, Durant Trade, & NBA Draft Takeaways 50:19

8d ago50:19

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Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the podcast discussing the NBA Finals from every angle (1:13). Then, he talks about the Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets (19:47). Finally, he goes over the first round for the NBA Draft (30:19), & SO much more!

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My Olivia Newton‑John Moment 8:29

10d ago8:29

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At a Holiday Inn off the Garden State Parkway (or as Aaron mistakenly called it, “the Jersey Parkway” — what can we say, he’s from Ohio), a late‑night room service shift becomes an unexpected lesson in grit, perseverance, and chasing a dream. From an awkward encounter with a strange guest to a $300 VIP assignment that felt like a wink from the univ…

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The Brooklyn Nets Offseason Preview! 45:38

10d ago45:38

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Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the podcast previewing what the Nets could do tonight in the NBA Draft (1:02). Then, he pivots to what Brooklyn could do in free agency (18:15). Finally, he touches on three trades that the Nets could make that would shake up the rest of the NBA (36:22), & SO much more!…

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Why Building a Personal Brand Is the Best Career Insurance 26:06

10d ago26:06

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This week, we sit down with the Podcast Princess herself, Hala Taha, to discuss why, in today’s “do more with less” AI economy, your personal brand is your best insurance policy. Hala shares her own journey—from dropping out of college, working for free at Hot 97 for three years of no paycheck, no benefits, even babysitting the host’s kid) to now r…

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Noraly Schoenmaker (Itchy Boots): Storytelling, Travel, and Her New NYT Bestselling Book 40:17

15d ago40:17

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Noraly Schoenmaker—creator of Itchy Boots—joins Aaron Calafato on 7MS Presents: The Storytelling University for a deep dive into the art of storytelling, the kindness of strangers, and what it means to document real experiences while living them. She reflects on how her solo motorcycle travels around the world transformed her outlook on life, and d…

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Elvis Has Left the Building... 9:21

17d ago9:21

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What happens when you meet someone pretending to be Elvis… in a small-town restaurant? In this Season 5 Finale of 7 Minute Stories, Aaron shares a story about nachos, a tribute act, and an unexpected moment of connection. What started as a kitschy Elvis performance turns into something unforgettable—a moving reflection on art, risk, and the courage…

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Confessions of a Paycheck Phantom 23:25

18d ago23:25

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James Leonidas Klusaritz spent four months as a management consultant doing absolutely nothing before quitting to become a TikTok star. This week he joins us to discuss his viral "Paycheck Phantom" series - exploring how employees get lost in corporate bureaucracy and survive by mastering the art of invisibility. From nap rooms hidden behind filing…

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Rafael Devers Trade Emergency Podcast with Nick Paradies 48:11

19d ago48:11

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Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they react to the Rafael Devers trade and what that means for the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants. Then, they go over what is next for the Boston Red Sox (27:45), & SO much more!

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Housekeeping, Where to Find Aaron Between Seasons & Storytelling University Sneak Peek 6:54

25d ago6:54

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With the Season 5 finale of 7 Minute Stories just around the corner, Aaron shares a special housekeeping update. In this episode, listeners get a rundown on where to find him during the offseason—including new short-form storytelling series on Instagram and YouTube, weekly live streams, and the launch of 7MS Presents: The Storytelling University. P…

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Why HR Needs a Divorce Policy 25:54

25d ago25:54

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Aaron lied in his job interview when asked if he was happily married - weeks later, he was navigating a new job, fatherhood, and divorce simultaneously. This week, we explore why divorce is the only major life event companies don't support, featuring divorce expert Christina Hawke. From co-founders whose splits nearly tank startups to choreographer…

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TLO Stories “Heard at Work”: Company Selling PTO?! 2:47

29d ago2:47

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Introducing a new short story series in your TLO feed. TLO: Heard at Work delivers short, punchy stories with immersive soundscapes that drop you into the messy moments where work and life collide.When a struggling employee at a major credit card company faces a brutal performance review, he makes an unexpected move—gifting PTO days to his boss. Wa…

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The 2025 Belmont Stakes Preview with My Dad 25:28

30d ago25:28

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Joe is joined on today’s episode by his dad as they go over this years Belmont Stakes and the Tom Thibodeau firing (2:00), & SO much more!

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WWF and Shawn Michaels Taught Me About Trust—Then My Best Friend Betrayed Me 8:15

1M ago8:15

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Was it Shawn Michaels’ infamous superkick through the barbershop window? Or generations of Sicilian family wisdom that taught Aaron the true meaning of betrayal? In this nostalgic tale, Aaron explores childhood trust, sixth-grade backstabbing, and how wrestling lore and real life collided in a lesson he never forgot. * If you like 7MS, you'll love …

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The New York Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau 40:06

1M ago40:06

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Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau, why this could’ve happened, and what this means for the Knicks next year (1:03). Then, he goes over some of the coaches that could be in line to take over the Knicks empty coaching seat ( 18:38), & SO much more!

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Ok, Boomer, Time's Up: Retirement Is Calling 25:56

1M ago25:56

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This week, we explore the tensions around aging in the workplace: from Warren Buffett finally stepping down at 94 to younger employees frustrated by older workers who can't afford retirement. When Gary fake-retires as a prank, colleagues suddenly realize he's been playing the long game. But at what point does experience turn from wisdom into a road…

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Why She Tried to Grab My Arm Every Sunday 9:49

1M ago9:49

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As a kid, Aaron was terrified of the trembling old woman who reached for him at church every Sunday. Years later, a simple handshake revealed the heartbreaking reason why—and left him with a memory that never faded. * If you like 7MS, you'll love Aaron's ⁠⁠⁠⁠7MS Presents: Live and Unscripted⁠⁠⁠⁠. A live, audio-first show inspired by classic late-ni…

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Mouse Jigglers vs. Corporate Spying Tools 35:35

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This week, we investigate the rise of employee monitoring software through Manny's story - a Big Four accountant whose daily productivity walks were derailed by tracking tools meant to "prevent burnout." From mouse jigglers to heart rate monitors, we explore how surveillance software doubled during the pandemic and why companies are spending resour…

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Can the Knicks avoid complete disaster, OKC takes control in the WCF, & Does Pete Rose belong in the Baseball HOF (?) 44:29

1M ago44:29

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Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the Knicks epic collapse in Game 1 against Indiana and previews Game 2 (1:15). Then, he goes over the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a two games to nothing lead in the Western Conference, whether the series is over, and if OKC is the team to beat the rest of the playoffs (18:55). Finally, he goes o…

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2025 Jets & Giants Schedule Release with Nick Paradies 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

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Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they go over the Giants 2025 schedule (1:22). Then, they do the same with the Jets 2025 schedule (27:50), & SO much more!

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The Day I Met My Daughter (I Love You, Brosephina) 8:33

2M ago8:33

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On this deeply personal episode of 7 Minute Stories, Aaron reflects on the life-changing events of May 22nd—the day his daughter was born. From migraines and fear to awe and transformation, this story explores what it really means to become a parent for the first time. * If you like 7MS, you'll love Aaron's ⁠⁠⁠7MS Presents: Live and Unscripted⁠⁠⁠. …

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Feeling Chaos Fatigue? Adam Grant Explains Why and Who’s Really to Blame for Burnout 24:16

2M ago24:16

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This week, organizational psychologist and Glassdoor’s Chief Worklife Expert, Adam Grant, joins us to discuss why constant change is exhausting today's workforce. Grant offers practical resilience strategies, including mental time travel techniques and rejecting the "three Ps" of personalization, pervasiveness, and permanence. From millennials faci…

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Big Updates, New Season, and What’s Next for 7 Minute Stories 8:41

2M ago8:41

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In this special Sunday Leftovers episode, Aaron shares exciting updates about the future of 7 Minute Stories—including a brand-new app, a weekly live radio-style storytelling stream, and the upcoming Storytelling University series. With just a few episodes left in Season 5, Aaron reflects and invites you into the next chapter.Tune in to Aaron’s new…

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The Problem with Using '90s Commercials as a Sleep Aid 9:14

2M ago9:14

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Aaron Calafato thought he’d finally cracked the code on curing his late-night insomnia—with the help of a few nostalgic commercials from the 1980s and ’90s. But what worked like melatonin for him caused chaos in his wife’s sleeping habits. In this episode, Aaron unpacks how the jingles, voices, and toy ads of his youth became a soothing balm for an…

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10 Work Personalities AI Can’t Replace Soon Enough 26:34

2M ago26:34

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This week we count down the 10 workplace personalities ready for AI replacement first. From the Faux CTO who draws cloud diagrams but never writes code to the Google Drive Gatekeeper who hasn't shown their face in two years, which corporate characters most deserve automation? And which one might you secretly be yourself? With AI project managers al…

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Knicks Best Game, NBA "Rigged" Lottery, & A Big Yankee Injury 35:53

2M ago35:53

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Joe is solo for this podcast and he begins going over Jayson Tatum’s injury, the Knicks best game of the playoffs, Mikal Bridges & Jalen Brunson, & who he’s got for Game 5 in Golden State-Minnesota (1:04). Then, he switches to the NBA Lottery, the Nets not winning, the odds of winning the lottery with the highest odds, & why it might be time to cha…

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Statue of Limitations 10:24

2M ago10:24

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A few days before Valentine’s Day, Aaron realizes he still hasn’t found a gift for his wife. Not for lack of effort—he’s been looking. But what she wants is oddly specific: a concrete lawn goose. What follows is a story about love, small towns, gift anxiety, and what it means to really try—even if you’re probably going to fail. * If you like 7MS, y…

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Not House Money for the Knicks & Devin Williams Concerns 29:11

2M ago29:11

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Joe is solo for this podcast and he begins previewing Game 2 of Knicks-Celtics, why he’s a little cautious about the Knicks chances in Game 2, why a lot of the Knicks success will fall on the shoulders of Karl-Anthony Towns, and why tonight isn’t house money for New York (1:09). Then, he switches to the Yankees, Devin Williams struggles, the lack o…

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Digital Nomad Visas Are Booming. What They're Not Telling You. 28:05

2M ago28:05

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With nearly 18 million Americans now identifying as digital nomads, is working from exotic locations truly the dream job? This week we investigate what happens when Addie meets a potential romance in Iceland, only to find herself uploading massive files from a freezing rental car to meet a deadline. From loneliness topping the list of nomad complai…

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Jalen Brunson's Greatness continues, New York Baseball Recap, & Kentucky Derby Handicapping with My Dad 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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Joe starts off the podcast discussing the greatness of Jalen Brunson, if this series is the best of the postseason, what has to go right for the Knicks to advance to the Conference Finals, Mikal Bridges, and touches on Clippers-Nuggets Game 7 (1:13). Then, he recaps for the first month of the season for the Yankees & Mets (18:52). Finally, Joe’s da…

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The Scooter Man Incident (Or: How I Became Larry David) 7:50

2M ago7:50

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When a fast-talking salesman on a motorized scooter invades Aaron's Saturday peace, things spiral into a hilarious—and nearly hostile—driveway showdown. In this episode, Aaron recounts the moment he transformed into the fictional version of Larry David, wrestling with his own patience, boundaries, and a stranger’s relentless sales script. It’s a st…

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NFL Draft Recap & NBA Playoff Six-Pack with Nick Paradies 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

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Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss the Jets & Giants drafts, the pressure on the Giants to win, if we’ll see Jaxton Dart this season, and why to be cautious about the Jets (1:15). Then, they discuss Shedeur Sanders failing in the draft, what that means, and the players they are excited about (22:18). Finally, Joe goes through an NBA Playoff …

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The Art of Getting Ahead Without Working 33:12

2M ago33:12

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Maria shows up to work four times a year, just for the quarterly presentation, then vanishes. Yet leadership loves her. This week, we investigate why charismatic communicators advance faster than dedicated workers - and what that means in an AI-driven workplace. From walking briskly with papers to scheduling empty whiteboard sessions, we explore th…

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How to Plan for Everything (Except a Paper Cut) 8:44

2M ago8:44

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Aaron has been preaching the same piece of advice to his kids for years: give a gift to your future self. It’s great advice—until it isn’t. In this episode, a public library talk goes sideways fast, and Aaron learns the hard way that even the best-laid plans can’t stop a surprise bloodbath. * If you like 7MS, you'll love Aaron's 7MS: Storystream — …

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KAT No-Shows Game 2, What to be concerned about with the Yankees, & New York's NFL Draft 53:31

2M ago53:31

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Joe is back! He begins the podcast going over the Knicks-Pistons first round series so far, Karl-Anthony Towns not making a basket in the second half of Game 2, and why it’s not on Jalen Brunson (1:16). Then, he switches to the Yankees and talks about their early season issues (17:16). Finally, he ends the show talking about what the Giants and Jet…

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Digital Hypocrisy: Why Our Kids Won't Put Down Their Phones 27:00

2M ago27:00

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With 42% of kids owning smartphones by age 10, is it time to confront our digital hypocrisy as parents? Adam cut bedtime reading short to answer work messages—only to catch his daughter secretly scrolling Instagram. When we're expected to be always online yet limit our kids' screen time, who's setting the example—and who are we really protecting? H…

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Sunday at Nonna's 8:14

3M ago8:14

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Aaron shares the story of his great-grandmother—“Little Grandma”—and the Sunday tradition she passed down that became the heartbeat of his family. This deeply personal episode explores the power of food, memory, and how culture gets preserved one simmering pot of sauce at a time. *Shout out to artist Frank Oriti for helping inspire this story! http…

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From Intern to CEO — Nike's Fairytale Ending 32:38

3M ago32:38

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We kick things off with Glassdoor’s Chris Martin, who shares insights from a recent internship analysis. Then, we shift to a story that feels more relevant than ever: is the classic “mailroom to boardroom” path still alive? Zach thinks so—until he tries to follow in the footsteps of Nike’s new CEO, who rose from intern to corner office over 32 year…

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Spring Fever (And Why I Don’t Have It) | 7MS Cinema 10:18

3M ago10:18

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As the rest of the world thaws out and rushes outside to soak in the first rays of spring, Aaron heads the opposite direction—back into the basement. In this episode, he reflects on why warmer days fill him with unease, why solitude has become sacred, and how the quiet chill of winter might offer something we’re all starving for: the right to turn …

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PTO for Sale: A New Workplace Trend? 23:13

3M ago23:13

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This week we investigate the growing trend of PTO marketplaces, where 10% of companies now allow employees to buy, sell, and even gift vacation days. From Ben bribing his boss with three PTO days before a performance review to employees purchasing extra time to care for aging parents, we explore whether these programs offer genuine flexibility or j…

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A Man, a Sunset, and the Cleanest Hands in Ohio 8:37

3M ago8:37

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Aaron finds himself stuck in a suburban parking lot, overwhelmed by logistics and burnout after a long weekend of supporting his daughter's performance. But as dusk falls and a chaotic van interrupts a perfect sunset, he’s reminded of perspective, connection, and the small beauty of clean hands and second chances. *We’re creating bonus 7MS-themed c…

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I Hired a $6,000 Career Coach — And Still Got Laid Off 28:06

3M ago28:06

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This week we investigate the $3 billion career coaching industry that's exploded to 70,000 coaches worldwide. From 23-year-olds giving life advice to vague promises about "audacious visions," we examine what happens when professionals like Jamie spend $6,000 on advice like "eat a healthy breakfast" only to lose their job anyway. With advertising ve…

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Gene Hackman's Final Days: The Story We’ll Never Know 7:51

3M ago7:51

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When Aaron learns of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy’s tragic deaths, he can’t stop thinking about what really happened in those final days. In this intimate reflection, Aaron explores the space between facts and truth—and the power of storytelling to fill in what logic alone never could. *We’re creating bonus 7MS-themed content delivered to your i…

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Is the ‘’Act Your Wage’ Economy’ Over? 22:42

3M ago22:42

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When promotions go to office politicians instead of high performers, more workers are choosing to do exactly what they're paid for - and nothing more. With 52% of young professionals now doing exactly what they're paid for and nothing more, we explore whether "acting your wage" is sustainable in today's challenging job market. Hosts: Matt Sunbulli …

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The Death of Super Kmart… But What About the Seagull Zoo? (7MS Cinema) 10:06

4M ago10:06

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This special 7 Minute Stories Cinema collaboration takes you to a small-town Super Kmart, a once-thriving hub that slowly faded into obscurity—only to be reclaimed by an unexpected new population. In this episode, Aaron reflects on a childhood filled with late-night runs, hypnotic store music, and one final transformation that turned an abandoned p…