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Handclaps - with Eric D. Johnson 1:36:42

12d ago1:36:42

1:36:42

This is the 50th episode of this podcast! I'm joined by friend Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman) to talk about handclaps. We talk about handclaps in the songwriting and recording process, play some of our favorite songs featuring handclaps, and also have a bunch of digressions about other stuff. Songs played in this episode (maybe …

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Questions 1:00:10

24d ago1:00:10

1:00:10

This episode features all songs whose titles are questions, even though some aren't punctuated as such. There are many songs that would qualify for this theme that aren't included, but I tried to gather a bunch that are all pretty different from one another. Songs discussed in this episode: Them Two - Am I A Good Man (1967) Captain Beefheart & His …

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Two-Part Harmony 48:41

1M ago48:41

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Songs in this episode feature two-part harmony for most of the song! Also, they're all good. Hopefully it isn't new information that the songs on this podcast are good. Songs discussed in this episode: The Beatles - There's A Place (1963) Ween - What Deaner Was Talking About (1994) The B-52's - Topaz (1989) Peter & Gordon - A World Without Love (19…

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Hey, This Sounds Like That 57:10

1M ago57:10

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Here are pairs of songs that share some feature (melody, chord progression, instrumentation, etc) and therefore remind me of each other. I hope that when you hear them you also go "hey!" or maybe just "oh yeah, okay", that works too. Songs discussed in this episode: The Tonettes - I Gotta Know (1965) Yumi Arai - Ruju no Dengon (ルージュの伝言) (1975) Elli…

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Chromatic 55:53

2M ago55:53

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All songs in this episode feature use of chromatic scales. Have you thought about doing a bunch of half steps lately? Something to consider! Songs discussed in this episode: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman - The Phantom of the Opera (1987) Fever Ray - Even It Out (2023) Fat White Family - Touch The Leather Redux (2014) Nina S…

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If 59:45

3M ago59:45

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Here's a selection of songs featuring "If" in the title. We're getting conditional, baby (if you're into that). Songs discussed in this episode: Blonde Redhead - If (2023) Cat Stevens/Yusuf - If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out (1970) Guided By Voices - If We Wait (1996) Fever Ray - If I Had A Heart (2009) Bright Eyes - If Winter Ends (1998) Nolan Po…

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Finger Pickin' Good 49:43

3M ago49:43

49:43

Today's playlist contains all songs with finger-picked guitar parts! Or at least I'm pretty sure that's right, I don't play guitar. The songs are all good though. Songs discussed in this episode: Elizabeth Cotten - Freigh Train (1957) Elliott Smith - Pretty Mary K (Other Version) (2007) Dando Shaft - Coming Home To Me (1971) Nick Drake - Which Will…

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Songs With People Names 1:06:02

4M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Today's playlist features songs whose titles are people names (names only, not names in a phrase). Songs discussed in this episode: Basement Jaxx - Romeo (2001) Pixies - Allison (1990) Jennie Lawless - Annie (2021) Ween - Gabrielle (2005) Paul Simon - Duncan (1972) Jack Ladder - Susan (2018) Weezer - Susanne (1994) Perfume Genius - Jason (2020) Bon…

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"Whammy" by The B-52's - with Joel Spence 1:45:51

4M ago1:45:51

1:45:51

My friend Joel Spence is here to talk about The B-52's 1983 album "Whammy"! We also talk a lot about The B-52's in general and I manage to also sneak in "Janitor" by Suburban Lawns.Av Katie Plattner

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Male and Female Singers 55:34

5M ago55:34

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Today's playlist is all songs featuring both male and female singers. Sometimes harmonizing, sometimes in unison, sometimes call and response, sometimes doing background for each other. Fun! Songs discussed in this episode: Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing (1968) The Jesus and Mary Chain - Sometimes Always (1994) Dirty…

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1 to 10 42:41

5M ago42:41

42:41

Today's playlist contains songs with numbers 1-10 in the titles! Kind of a flimsy theme but they're all good songs so I guess deal with it. Songs discussed in this episode: The Lemon Twigs - The One (2020) Frank Black - Two Spaces (1993) Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney - 3 Legs (1971) Masumi Hara - 4 X A Dream (1984) David Bowie - Five Years (1972)…

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Side One Track One - With Mel Cowan 1:28:48

5M ago1:28:48

1:28:48

Today my friend Mel Cowan joins me to talk about a sampling of our favorite album openers! We didn't have time to play and talk about every possible entry in this list, but we mention a ton that weren't discussed and you should check out. Songs discussed in this episode: The New Pornographers - Brill Bruisers (2014) Orange Juice - Rip It Up (1982) …

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Episode 208: Whatever Talk 208 Its Not What You Say Its How You Take It 1:29:49

6M ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Detroit Got Talent... for sure but they not coming to see. All this hi-tech and we still can't get it right with security cameras. Is it really hows you say it? With guest ⁠Big Steve

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Let's Talk Time Signatures 1:18:37

6M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Today we're talking about time signatures - what are they, and why are songs with non-traditional time signatures so cool sounding? This is not super math heavy or expert-level analysis, but in it I share some of my favorite songs with weird time signatures and/or meter changes. Songs discussed in this episode: The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing Ther…

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Whatever Talk Babble With A Chair! 5:34

6M ago5:34

5:34

How old should a kid be before you fold them in desk? ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-201-Soul-Or-Brain--You-Are-Which-e2i1euh/a-ab50m1j⁠⁠

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Whatever Talk Babble Its Called Whatever Talk 0:34

6M ago0:34

0:34

Whatever Talk is like a box of chocolates... you know exactly what you're to get!

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Whatever Talk Top 5 People We Want To Talk With 10:44

6M ago10:44

10:44

Who are some people you want to talk to? Full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-159-Spaced-Out-e1h9597/a-a7ovsf5⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Whatever Talk Babble Surrogate 9:30

6M ago9:30

9:30

We have programmed people birthing programs and reprogramming other programs. Full episode ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-159-Spaced-Out-e1h9597/a-a7ovsf5⁠⁠⁠

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Whatever Talk Babble Drinking Space Pixels 5:03

6M ago5:03

5:03

Coke-Cola must have put that coke back in Coke ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-159-Spaced-Out-e1h9597/a-a7ovsf5⁠⁠

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Challenge Our Beliefs Gossiple Two Different Things 5:09

6M ago5:09

5:09

God and Jesus doesn't make sense that they are the same person. Full episode ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-207-Uncomfortable-Conversation-e2na7fn⁠

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Ough, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love English Orthography 45:44

7M ago45:44

45:44

This week we're exploring one facet of how stupid the written system of English is by featuring songs that feature words containing various pronunciations (all 6!) of "ough". Discussed in this episode: Fleetwood Mac - Although The Sun Is Shining (1969) Stephen Stills - Thoroughfare Gap (1978) The Beatles - I'm Looking Through You (1965) The Creatio…

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Let’s Talk About It: Where We Have Been & Where We Are Going. 37:46

7M ago37:46

37:46

“WE ARE BACK!!! This is not a drill. This is not a joke. Oh how good it feels to be back on the air! Where have we been? What have we been doing? Why are we back now? We answer all of these questions and more in this new episode! Grab your headphones, start your favourite podcast listening background activity and enjoy Episode 1 of Season 5: Let’s …

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Episode 207: Whatever Talk 207 Uncomfortable Conversation 2:04:48

7M ago2:04:48

2:04:48

Unable to recognize genuine when presented. Having conversation about uncomfortable conversation. Guest: Coach Terri Mims Bryant- ⁠Hits & Heels⁠

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Repeating/Again 49:09

7M ago49:09

49:09

Today's theme is doing something more than once, so all titles reference that concept. Musically repetitive songs will be a theme for another time! Discussed in this episode: Grizzly Bear - Yet Again (2012) Ty Segall - Repetition (2024) Robert Palmer - Not A Second Time (1980) Roger Fakhr - Gone Away Again (197?, released 2021) Michael Kiwanuka - H…

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Whatever Talk Babble Stupid Phrases 21:19

7M ago21:19

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Why people be using these phases as they know what they saying themselves. Full episode ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-101-What-We-Aint-Go-Do-ei9qni/a-a2vla9t⁠

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Whatever Talk Babble The Nigga Still Breathing Y'all! 5:34

7M ago5:34

5:34

YES THEY DESERVE TO DIE AND I HOPE THEY BURN IN HELL!!! For full episode ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-206-What-Is-A-Good-Person-e2mo828⁠

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Geographical Titles 1:00:53

7M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Today's theme is geography, so these are all songs with geographical names in the titles. And - get this - the songs are all good. Discussed in this episode: Sufjan Stevens - Flint (For The Unemployed and Underpaid) (2003) Parquet Courts - Berlin Got Blurry (2016) Foxygen - San Francisco (2013) Brazilian Girls - St. Petersburg (2008) Ric Wilson, Te…

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Whatever Talk Babble Bird Kisses 9:30

7M ago9:30

9:30

Birdman explains why he was kissing on Wayne and them. Full episode ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-149-History-Doesnt-Really-Repeat-Itself-e19i2q7/a-a6q72jt

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Whatever Talk Babble Conversation Is Hypothetical 2:49

7M ago2:49

2:49

Conversation is virtually nobody's business

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Whatever Talk Babble Pause 2:53

7M ago2:53

2:53

The phrase "Pause" is gayer than gay. Full episode ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-204-In-A-Nutshell--Good-Times-e2kcv5q/a-abarab0⁠

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I'm 75 Years Old 45:11

7M ago45:11

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Here are a bunch of songs that would have been from my childhood if I had been born 40 years earlier. I say in the episode that the songs are in chronological order and now that I'm typing it out I see that that's only mostly true, please forgive me. Songs discussed in this episode: Odetta - Santy Anno (1956) Buddy Holly, The Crickets - It Doesn't …

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Whatever Talk Babble G. M. O. Government Meat Operation 9:48

8M ago9:48

9:48

Most likely everything we eat is fake but we're not gonna stop eating it anyway... For full episode ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-204-In-A-Nutshell--Good-Times-e2kcv5q/a-abarab0⁠

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Whatever Talk Babble Man VS Wait A Minute 4:44

8M ago4:44

4:44

Man vs Wild Bear Grills (I think that's his name) was wild for do what did. Full episode ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-101-What-We-Aint-Go-Do-ei9qni/a-a2vla9t⁠

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Whatever Talk Babble Advanced Black 4:50

8M ago4:50

4:50

When you advanced black you automatically do these things. Oh, I think we discovered Ice Cube's nickname. ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-101-What-We-Aint-Go-Do-ei9qni/a-a2vla9t

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"Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?" by Of Montreal - with Will Hines 1:35:31

8M ago1:35:31

1:35:31

Today I'm joined by Will Hines (Screw It We're Just Gonna Talk About the Beatles, Comedy Bang Bang) to talk about the 2007 Of Montreal album "Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?"! Other Of Montreal songs played during the episode are "So Begins Our Alabee" (2005) and "Lysergic Bliss" (2004).Av Katie Plattner

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Whatever Talk Babble Banned Names 8:23

8M ago8:23

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Here's some names you can't name your kids. Full episode ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-93-You-Cant-Use-These-Names-ecru1n/a-a1uu3fq

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Non-English Bangers 1:16:07

8M ago1:16:07

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Here is a large handful of great songs that are not in English! Songs discussed in this episode: Özdemir Erdoğan - Gurbet (1989) Marina Herlop - La Alhambra (2023) Volta Jazz - Bi Kameleou (1977) Emillia Contessa - Malam Minggu (1982) Cafe Tacvba - La Bas(e) (2024) Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle - Intaha Ho Gai Intezar Ki (1984) Françoiz Breut - Si tu …

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Challenge Our Beliefs Gossiple The Way You Make Me Feel 3:00

8M ago3:00

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Seems like you're believing in the feeling instead of a god. ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Challenge-Our-Beliefs-5-Wont-He-Do-What-e2d395e/a-aanmdp3⁠

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Movin' and Groovin' - Part 2 1:05:30

9M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

I'm back! We're back! We all made this happen! Kicking off season two with a return to the theme of movin' and groovin'. Songs discussed in this episode: Jorge Ben Jor - Africa Brasil (Zumbi) (1976) Yellow Magic Orchestra - 手掛かり (Key) (1981) Jean-Claude Vannier - La horse (1969) Incredible Bongo Band - Apache (1973) Shigeru Suzuki - パッション・フラワー (Pas…

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Whatever Talk Babble Bow Wow Challenge 2:32

9M ago2:32

2:32

Stupid lyrics, Bow Wow we challenge you to not lie. Full episode ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donnathon-dobson/episodes/Whatever-Talk-204-In-A-Nutshell--Good-Times-e2kcv5q/a-abarab0⁠

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Same Title, Different Songs 54:09

11M ago54:09

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This episode is about pairs of songs that have the same title but are totally different (i.e. not covers or alternate versions of the same song). There are more examples than could be included in one episode, so maybe a part 2 is in the future! Speaking of the future - this is the last episode of season 1! I'll return with more after a 6-ish week h…

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Opposites 53:59

12M ago53:59

53:59

These are all songs that have opposite pairs in the titles (with the exception of one that has "opposite" in the title and that's good enough for me). I think I also misspoke and said that the Elliott Smith album was called "From A Basement On A Hill" rather than "From A Basement On THE Hill", so my apologies to all you definite article-heads out t…

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Keyboard Percussion 1:20:48

12M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

Songs featuring keyboard/mallet percussion! We're celebrating the struck idiophones today - vibraphone, xylophone, glockenspiel, marimba, tubular bells, and more! Songs discussed in this episode: Bobby Hebb - Sunny (1966) Harumi - Hurry Up Now (1968) Spoon - Everything Hits At Once (2001) Bright Eyes - Haligh, Haligh, A Lie, Haligh (2000) Fiona App…

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Songs with Counting 1:09:28

12M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Numbers - ever heard of 'em? All the songs in today's episode feature counting! Not count-ins, count-ins don't count as counting. Songs discussed in this episode: Len Barry - 1,2,3 (1965) Feist - 1234 (2007) The Beatles - All Together Now (1969) Beyonce - Countdown (2011) Adam Ant - Apollo 9 (1985) Kendrick Lamar - DNA (2017) Philip Glass - Einstei…

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Friends 52:03

1y ago52:03

52:03

Songs about friends! There are certainly other songs about friends, some very famous, that I didn't include, but that's fine because these are all really good. So be my friend about it why don't you! Songs discussed in this episode: Adam Ant - Friend or Foe (1982) Ween - Friends (2007) Amanaz - Khala My Friend (1975) John Cale - Fear Is A Man's Bes…

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Body Parts 55:58

1y ago55:58

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All the songs in this episode mention multiple different body parts, sometimes in list format and sometimes not. Songs discussed in this episode: Dirty Projectors - Two Doves (2009) Nina Simone - Ain't Got No / I Got Life (1968) Nina Simone - Ain't Got No - I Got Life (1968) Townes Van Zandt - Two Hands (1971) Neutral Milk Hotel - Two-Headed Boy (1…

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Them Strangs (i.e. Strings) 1:07:15

1y ago1:07:15

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Here are some of my favorite songs featuring the strings section of the orchestra. Songs discussed in this episode: Maurice Ravel / Ysaye Quartet - String Quartet in F Major M35:2 (1903/1991) The United States of America - Stranded In Time (1968) Scott Walker - The Old Man's Back Again (1969) Radiohead - Faust Arp (2007) Bill Withers - Ain't No Sun…

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Rain Songs 55:07

1y ago55:07

55:07

It's raining in LA, so here are some songs all about rain! Songs discussed in this episode: Violent Femmes - I Hear The Rain (1984) B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (1969) Gene Kelly - Singin' In The Rain (1952) Ann Peebles - I Can't Stand The Rain (1974) Garbage - Only Happy When It Rains (1995) The Fortunes - Here Comes That Rainy …

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Indie Charleston 47:40

1y ago47:40

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Sorry to all you South Carolina-heads out there, but this episode is about indie songs that work well for practicing footwork for the Charleston. That's how these are connected in my head, but I'm open to other interpretations of why they go together. Songs discussed in this episode: Air - Surfing On A Rocket (2004) Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood (2001)…

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Little Sweety Shorties (2 Minutes and Under) 39:31

1y ago39:31

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All the songs on today's episode are 2 minutes or less! That's it! I tried to get a wide variety of songs for this one. As with every episode, I love all of these songs and I hope you do too. Songs discussed in this episode: Frank Black - Whatever Happened to Pong? (1994) The Nerves - When You Find Out (1976) Kokomo - Asia Minor (1961) Misfits - Hy…

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