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by Brooks Borden - 7MS Editorial
Since January, 7 Minute Stories creator Aaron Calafato has been telling quick, vivid stories in an unexpected place: the local newspaper. His column, "Stories in a Snap," appears each week in the Medina Weekly and brings his extemporaneous storytelling style to the printed page.
What began and continues as a short-form storytelling podcast with millions of listens has now expanded into the world of print—proof that storytelling transcends platforms. With each edition, Aaron captures quick, heartfelt moments from everyday life in Medina, Ohio, showing that the power of narrative works just as well on paper as it does in audio.
Each Thursday, readers in Medina and surrounding areas pick up the Weekly and discover a moment—sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, always human.
This new chapter is a reminder that while digital storytelling continues to evolve, there’s something timeless about words on a page. Columnist Karl Gerhard and Editor Kevin McManus encouraged Aaron to bring his stories to print, and while he was initially hesitant—unsure how his audio-first narratives would translate—he quickly realized it opened up a whole new vector and audience for his work.
Whether it’s longtime readers who’ve never put down the paper, or younger audiences rediscovering the joy of holding the news in their hands each Thursday—Stories in a Snap proves there’s still magic in print. As the podcast continues to grow and evolve, Stories in a Snap is proof that good storytelling doesn’t just adapt—it expands. And for Aaron, it’s just one more way to connect.