David Moulton: On Storytelling, Cybersecurity, and Why Story Moves Business Forward


In this bonus episode of 7 Minute Stories Presents: Storytelling University, Aaron Calafato sits down withDavid Moulton⁠ to explore the unexpected intersection of storytelling and cybersecurity.

At first glance, cybersecurity feels purely technical.

But underneath it? It is a story as old as time.

As Senior Director of Content and Thought Leadership at ⁠Palo Alto Networks and host of the ⁠Threat Vector⁠ podcast, David works at the center of how complex cybersecurity ideas are translated into stories that leaders, teams, and organizations can actually understand and act on.

He breaks down how storytelling transforms invisible threats into something tangible, helping influence decisions from the SOC to the C suite. From product strategy to executive communication, this conversation reveals how narrative becomes the bridge between technical reality and human behavior.

You will hear:

  • Why cybersecurity is fundamentally a human story, not just a technical one

  • How storytelling helps organizations make better decisions under pressure

  • The difference between facts that inform and stories that move people

  • A powerful framework for telling effective stories in business

Special Guest:

David Moulton

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*Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt

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Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies): “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm,” Songwriting, Philosophy & The Stories That Saved Lives | The Storytelling University

Brad Roberts⁠, lead singer and songwriter of ⁠Crash Test Dummies⁠, sits down with Aaron for a wide-ranging conversation about songwriting, philosophy, and the unexpected afterlife of a hit song. From the improvisational process behind “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” to the outsider themes that shaped his lyrics, Brad shares how studying philosophy and English literature influenced the questions embedded in his music. This bonus episode of 7MS Presents: The Storytelling University explores 90s alternative rock, lyrical storytelling, and the deeply personal stories fans have carried with them for decades.

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Sports Are Human Stories: John Telich on Storytelling, Legacy & Northeast Ohio | The Storytelling University

In this Storytelling University bonus episode, Aaron sits down with John Telich, who spent four decades shaping how Northeast Ohio experienced sports on television. Together, they explore the quiet craft behind covering wins, losses, heartbreak, and hope—and why sports stories, at their best, are rarely just about the score.

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Aging Is Not One Story: Brett Anderson on Reinvention, Longevity & Growing Older | The Storytelling University

Brett Anderson, formerly the lead singer of the groundbreaking band The Donnas, sits down with Aaron for a deeply personal conversation about aging, identity, and the power of reinvention. Now following a new path in the world of Gerontology, Brett shares how her journey through music, personal grief, palliative care, and end-of-life work reshaped her understanding of longevity and mental health. This bonus episode of 7MS Presents: The Storytelling University episode explores the branching paths of a human life and why no single narrative can ever define what it means to grow older.

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Evan Bartels: Songs, Stories, and the Art of Noticing

In this Storytelling University conversation, Aaron sits down with songwriter Evan Bartels to explore the craft of turning life into song. From the haunting first lines of Montana to the overlooked “side characters” of history, Bartels reveals how noticing small details can unlock entire worlds of meaning. Together, they dig into the tension between art and craft, the dignity of ordinary lives, and why the most powerful stories often come from what’s left unsaid.

*Stream Evan's New EP To Make You Cry

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Soledad O’Brien: From Covering Katrina to Shaping Stories for Netflix

Award-winning journalist and producer Soledad O’Brien — known from CNN, NBC, and HBO, and now the CEO of Soledad O’Brien Productions — joins Aaron to explore the enduring power of storytelling. From Hurricane Katrina to acclaimed documentaries, she shares why human stories resonate more than data and how details can transform the way we understand the world.

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Angus Fletcher (Story Scientist, OSU): Why Storytelling Is More Powerful Than Data, AI, or Logic

What if storytelling isn’t just communication—but the original form of intelligence?

Angus Fletcher, story scientist and Ohio State professor (featured on Malcolm Gladwell's⁠ Revisionist History Podcast⁠), explains why narrative thinking is more powerful than data, logic, or AI. From neurons to Shakespeare to U.S. Special Ops, this conversation reveals how stories help us plan, survive, and imagine a better future. The Storytelling University is part of the 7 Minute Stories Universe

Angus Fletcher's new book available for pre-order!

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

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. Noraly shares how her global solo motorcycle travels shifted her perspective on life, and how her New York Times bestselling book, Free Ride, pulls back the curtain on the stories behind her worldwide adventure.

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