About TSU
What The Storytelling University
Hosted by viral storyteller Aaron Calafato, TSU is a remote video + audio conversational series on how stories emerge, how they shape us and how some of the greatest minds out there are using story to make the world better.
What The Storytelling University like?
It’s got the love of craft like Inside the Actors Studio, the curiosity of Malcolm Gladwell, and the grounded, working-class sensibility of Mike Rowe. A space for intimate conversations about why stories matter.
Previous Guests?
Noraly Schoenmaker (Itchy Boots) – Adventurer & Travel Vlogger
Soledad O'Brien – Journalist & Television Host
Julie Shapiro – Podcast Producer & Radio Editor
Angus Fletcher – Story Scientist & Author
Maurice Benard – Actor & Mental Health Advocate
Van Jones – CNN Political Commentator & Author
Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies) – Singer & Songwriter
What makes it special?
Guided by Aaron’s insatiable curiosity, this is not a traditional interview—it’s a human-first, narrative-rich exploration that cuts through the noise of bios and backstories to uncover how and why stories emerge, how they shape who we are, and what drives creatives, artists, and storytellers to make the work they do.
Guest value
📺 Full video published on YouTube (35K+ subscribers / 26M+ views)
🎧 Audio released on the 7 Minute Stories podcast feed (🔥 90% average episode consumption rate, 1M+ listens, and 30M+ cross-platform views)
🎁 Raw video and audio files gifted to your team for free use
📊 Audience Snapshot
Aaron’s YouTube Channel
📺 35K+ subscribers
🔁 26M+ lifetime views
📍 Core audience: Adults 28–58 with a passion for storytelling, media, & creative culture
7 Minute Stories Podcast
🎧 1M+ annual downloads
📈 30M+ cross-platform views
🧠 90% episode completion rate
🎙️ Available on Apple, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms
📍 Core Audience
Emotionally intelligent adults aged 28–55 who value depth, creativity, and meaning-driven content. They’re curious thinkers, lifelong learners, and story-lovers drawn to honest conversations, personal growth, and the transformative power of narrative.