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by Brooks Borden - 7MS Editorial
Aaron Calafato, creator of the award-winning podcast 7 Minute Stories, is proud to announce the launch of his newest project: 7MS: Story Lab Live.
Premiering May 2025, Story Lab Live will offer audiences an entirely new way to engage with storytelling — live, unscripted, and audio-first.
Broadcasting weekly on Riverside.fm, 7minutestories.com & YouTube, 7MS: Story Lab Live invites listeners behind the curtain to experience the real-time creative process that fuels Calafato’s widely celebrated short-form narratives.
Each live session will explore everyday moments, current events, and pop culture through Calafato’s unique storytelling lens, paired with unexpected on-air moments, audience prompts, and live callers.
Inspired by the spirit of late-night storytelling shows and modernized for today’s audience, Story Lab Live blends the intimacy of classic radio with the energy of live broadcasting. Listeners won’t need to keep their eyes on a screen — instead, they’ll be encouraged to sit back, listen, and immerse themselves in the unfolding creative process.
"This show isn’t about delivering a polished product," says Calafato. "It’s about building a space where stories are discovered, not scripted — where listeners get to experience the raw moments that usually stay behind the scenes."
7MS: Story Lab Live is designed as a companion to 7 Minute Stories, offering fans and new listeners alike a deeper connection to the art of live storytelling.
It promises to be a rare, evolving space where spontaneity, authenticity, and community take center stage.
The first live broadcast of 7MS: Story Lab Live is scheduled for May 2025 on Aaron Calafato’s official YouTube channel.
More details, including the official date and time, will be announced soon.
For 7MS fans and lovers of narrative craft, late-night radio, and the magic of real-time storytelling, 7MS: Story Lab Live is set to become a must-listen weekly ritual.