Best Goonies World Podcasts (2024)

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Troika! #3: Hurricanes and Diarrhea 53:44

2h ago53:44

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Arctus Suteki, Zolar Garbanzo, and Illyria Shadowstalker party down on the rooftop of the Blancmange & Thistle hotel until an unwelcome guest drops in and a random spell sends everyone scattering. Back inside the building, the trio are forced to fight enemies they thought they’d seen the last of, and an error operating the elevator transports them …

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The Goonies (1985) 1:32:23

2h ago1:32:23

1:32:23

A dream come true for us. The co-host of Pod Save the World and Pod Save America, the incomparable Tommy Vietor! We cover our unfamiliar feeling of being Dems in array that Kamala Harris’ nomination has created, and Tommy and Jason debate the best bathrooms to poop in at the White House. Then, we cover Tommy’s HUGE PICK, Richard Donner and Steven S…

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Dads Talk...Daughters and Dating 41:11

1h ago41:11

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The boys enter the mystical realm of teenage daughters, dating, and inexplicable emotions.By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 88: Twisters/The History of Storm Chasing with Kate Carpenter 1:01:16

5d ago1:01:16

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) 1:30:29

43m ago1:30:29

1:30:29

TOMORROW is the season finale of Presumed Innocent. TODAY we have the director of FIVE of Presumed Innocent’s amazing episodes, Greg Yaitanes. Greg gives us behind the scenes details of working with Jake Gyllenhaal and the rest of the incredible cast, and then he joins the Escape Hatch Five Timers’ Club as we cover another entry in the Dad Movie Mt…

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Camping or Glamping?! 43:06

9m ago43:06

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Bobby, Josh, and Joe, are joined by David to regale a disastrous camping episode and ponder the differences between camping and clamping.By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 87: The Mummy/The Untold History of Women Egyptologists with Kathleen Sheppard 1:22:14

3h ago1:22:14

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This week Kate Sheppard drops in to talk about the movie that made everyone bisexual: 1999's The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. We get into why this is such a perfect summer movie and dive deep into the history of archaeology itself. Kate also shares with us the findings from her new book Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untol…

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Episode 4: TEK TOK (yes we are trying to be cool...we are not just bad spellers) 50:18

14h ago50:18

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 4: TEK TOK (yes, we are trying to be cool…we are not just bad spellers) In Episode 4, we delve into the fascinating world of technology and the profound changes we have witnessed as GenXer’s. We will scratch the surface by taking a nostalgic journey through the evolution of media formats, from Betamax, VHS and record…

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Troika! #2: His Moist Magnificence 55:37

4d ago55:37

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As the partygoers continue to make their way to the hotel rooftop, they have interesting run-ins with a crazy tiger lady, a slug monarch, and a mysterious, armor-clad friend. After popping into their room on the sixth floor, the guests finally arrive at the Feast of the Chiliarch, and the party’s just getting started.…

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Episode 86: National Treasure with Joanne Freeman and The Wibberleys 1:20:20

2h ago1:20:20

1:20:20

Happy 6th birthday to HATM! This week we have something special for you: the film that started it all! And as a bonus, we asked the screenwriters of National Treasure, Cormac and Marianne Wibberley to join me and Joanne Freeman to talk about the creation of the film, what it has to say about history, and the movie's legacy. This is a fun time. Abou…

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Being John Malkovich (1999) 1:47:36

7d ago1:47:36

1:47:36

Summer vacation is OVER and we are back! We’re joined by Emmy winning producer Rob Schroeder and indie film director Ben Barnes. We cover Spike Jonez incredible head twisting debut feature film, Being John Malkovich! Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:18:37) Being John Malkovich Roundtable (00:26:29) Your Letters (01:33:02) Notes and Links Chec…

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Josh Travels 17 Hours for Shave Ice 50:50

1d ago50:50

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What wouldn't Josh do to get the world's best shave ice? And other stories from his most recent excursion.By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 85: Horizon and The West According to Kevin Costner with Megan Kate Nelson and Kate Carpenter 1:43:05

3d ago1:43:05

1:43:05

This week Megan Kate Nelson and Kate Carpenter drop in to talk about Kevin Costner's new American epic, Horizon. Our reviews (and our drinks) are mixed but this is such a fun episode as we talk not only about where Horizon succeeds and fails but also about what Costner's career has to say about The West in general. This one is fun. About our guests…

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Emergency Pod: Gladiator II Trailer Reactions with Craig Bruce Smith 29:27

3d ago29:27

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The trailer for Gladiator II is out and we are here for it. Craig Bruce Smith joins in to talk about what we are expecting, the first film's legacy, and Denzel Washington. Let's go.

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Troika! #1: The Blancmange & Thistle 1:01:35

5d ago1:01:35

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Three travelers of the crystal spheres arrive in the eccentric city of Troika, looking for accommodations. They meet in the lavish hotel lobby of The Blancmange & Thistle, where they are informed that, due to the annual Feast of the Chiliarch being held on the rooftop, there is only one room left on the sixth floor. The travelers decide to share th…

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Hey you guuuys! Life lessons from The Goonies 41:45

9d ago41:45

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Bobby, Josh, and Joe get into a discussion on summer movies and why The Goonies endures as a favorite. Bobby thinks there's more than meets the eye on this childhood favorite and that as a MAM there are some life lessons to be had.By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 84: Gettysburg with Kevin Levin, Waitman Beorn, and Rich Condon 2:03:54

10d ago2:03:54

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This week Kevin Levine, Waitman Beorn, and Rich Condon drop in to talk about the most famous battle of the Civil War. We jump into Ted Turner's 1993 production, asking if it is an apologist film, talk about the events surrounding the battle, and talk about our favorite Civil War books and films. About our guests: Waitman Beorn is an assistant profe…

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) 1:40:58

13d ago1:40:58

1:40:58

School’s out and for our final episode before a quick Summer Break, we welcome back New York Times best selling author Dave Itzkoff! And since nobody shouts summer vybes more than Walter Matthau, we tackle his 1974 classic New York heist thriller, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:15:54) The Taking of Pelham…

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Serial Hobbyists 34:17

21d ago34:17

34:17

While Josh is long boarding in Hawaii, Bobby and Joe discuss the phenomenon of middle-aged man hobbies. Some of us are prone to falling into them deeply and many times we move on to new ones quickly...By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 83: The Right Stuff with Kevin Rusnak, Tyler Peterson, and Michael Bazemore 1:46:41

27d ago1:46:41

1:46:41

This week Kevin Rusnak, Tyler Peterson, and Michael Bazemore drop into talk about the Cold War, daredevils, and the birth of the Space Program. We have a lot of fun talking about the men and women who made NASA and maybe the coolest movie poster of all time.By Jason Herbert

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The Black Hack (200th Episode Special): Bane's World 2:35:04

1M ago2:35:04

2:35:04

Flung into another dimension, Farin Bachknife-Origiabi, Nicholas Corso, and Marm Goodwill find themselves in Cape City, a technopolis of skyscrapers and cars in stark contrast to their own magical realm of castles and airships. Fending off police and superpowered vigilantes, the party searches for a way back to Gonen’s World.…

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They Live (1988) 1:38:28

21d ago1:38:28

1:38:28

At last, It’s the return of ILM VFx Editor Lorelei David, as we consume John Carpenter’s beloved subversive sci-fi classic starring Rowdy Roddy Piper, They Live! Witness the greatest fight scene and some of the best satire in sci-fi cinema history. Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:09:52) They Live Roundtable (00:14:27) Your Letters (01:16:27)…

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Of Mouse and MAM 39:45

1M ago39:45

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Bobby and Josh talk about their beliefs and feelings about the house of mouse, DisneyBy Bobby and Josh

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Episode 82: Blood In Blood Out with Jimmy Santiago Baca and Jimmy Patiño 1:20:29

24d ago1:20:29

1:20:29

This week poet and screenwriter Jimmy Santiago Baca joins Jimmy Patiño and me to talk about his 1993 epic Blood In Blood Out. We talk about Jimmy's life story, the challenges facing Chicanos in the 70s & 80s and the film's legacy today. This is a special pod. Hope you like it. About our guests: Jimmy Santiago Baca is a poet and activist of Chicano …

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Tremors (1990) 1:49:45

28d ago1:49:45

1:49:45

It’s all been leading to this: the episode AFTER Episode 200. It’s the return of the writer of Across the Spider-Verse (and Beyond the Spider-Verse!), Dave Callaham! We tackle Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward’s 1990 genre classic Tremors. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:12:12) Tremors Roundtable (00:22:06) Your Letters (01:29:38) Notes and…

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Hillbilly Hot Dogs! 46:44

2M ago46:44

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Bobby typically plans everything. But what happens when the dudes hit the road without much of a plan at all?By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 81: Close Encounters of the Third Kind/A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon with Greg Eghigian 1:16:49

1M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

This week Greg Eghigian drops in to talk about Steven Spielberg's first extraterrestrial film and his new book charting the global history of UFO sightings. We get into the histories behind the sightings, how the Cold War affected how we think about space aliens, and whether or not one should put gravy on Devil's Tower. About our guest: Greg is a p…

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Fudge (Top Men) #6: Alexander the Superb 55:12

2M ago55:12

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Following the shock of finding an empty sarcophagus in Alexander’s lost tomb, the Top Men have an ultimate showdown with Belgian archaeologist Jan Donvil and his thugs. An even bigger shock occurs after the fight ends, when the team realizes there’s someone else with them they hadn’t accounted for. After a mad dash across the Nitrian Desert, Black …

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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 2:32:49

1M ago2:32:49

2:32:49

It’s all been leading to this: Episode 200. We turned to our Top Men to celebrate the milestone, the showrunner of House of the Dragon Ryan Condal and the writer showrunner of Veep Dave Mandel! Their movie props collecting podcast The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of just wrapped S7, so they were ready to go DEEP into all the incredible props, artwork…

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The MAM Drip 47:51

2M ago47:51

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Bobby and Josh talk about the "Drip" of middle aged men. What's important to middle age men when it comes to what they wear in warm weather.By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 80: The Goonies and Generation X with John Wyatt Greenlee, Leah Lagrone, and Jamie Goodall 1:43:36

1M ago1:43:36

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This week Jamie Goodall joins #HATM regulars John Wyatt Greenlee and Leah Lagrone to get to the bottom of a serious question: to which generation does The Goonies belong. We are up to no good in this episode and even through in some pirate history to boot. HATM never says die. About our guests: Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee is a medievalist and a cartogr…

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Fudge (Top Men) #5: Domedecahedron 59:32

2M ago59:32

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Pursued by police in Alexandria, the Top Men escape into underground Roman chambers, only to face off with armed tomb robbers. At the harbor, the team meets with a Greek named Athanasios who provides them with scuba gear. After a bloody shark encounter, the divers reach a tunnel leading to a water-free room where a certain sarcophagus lies waiting …

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Spider-Man 2 (2004) 2:07:03

1M ago2:07:03

2:07:03

With only 2 episodes left until we hit 200, we’re bringing out the big guns. It’s the dramatic return of the hosts of the beloved X-Ray Vision Podcast: Rosie Knight and Jason Concepcion! We knew we had to choose a huge movie after their appearance for X-Men (2000) late last year, so we’re tackling 2004’s high water mark for the entire superhero gen…

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Girl Dad Gone Wild 43:26

2M ago43:26

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Josh can't dress himself without help, but he thrives in the role of girl dad...and somehow survives even when HoneyBadger is out of town.By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 79: The Birdcage/The History of Queer Miami with Julio Capó, Jr. 1:31:48

2M ago1:31:48

1:31:48

This week Julio Capó, Jr. drops in to talk about The Birdcage. We get into Robin Williams' queer performances, what this film meant then, and what it means now. We also talk about Julio's scholarship of Miami's immigration and LGBTQ+ history, along with our mutual love of Florida. One of the best pods we've ever done. I hope you enjoy. About our gu…

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Fudge (Top Men) #4: Cypriot Separatists 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

The Top Men are intensely questioned after landing their stolen Soviet helicopter at a US airbase in West Germany, but are ultimately allowed to leave. Afterwards, the team boards a Greek steamer bound for Alexandria, but the ship is attacked in the night, and a furious gun battle erupts. In Egypt, Stew calls upon an old contact from his days at Ya…

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Noah (2014) 2:34:04

2M ago2:34:04

2:34:04

There are episodes and then there are EPISODES. Joining us to break down the incredible behind the scenes details of 8,000 years of the making of the Bible, PhD in theology & religion, and holy warrior fighting back the forces of intolerance across the internet every day, Dan McClellan. And we needed Dan to tackle Darren Aranofsky and Russell Crowe…

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The Flat Earth Episode 40:08

2M ago40:08

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Bobby tries to convince Josh that he now believes the Earth is flat, but Josh isn't ready to join the movement just yet. This raises the question: how do we know the things we know?By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 78: 21 Jump Street/Policing and the War on Drugs in Schools with Max Felker-Kantor 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

This week Max Felker-Kantor and I talk about what may be the world's most unlikely history movie: 21 Jump Street. We talk about the real-life attempts to embed police officers undercover in schools, the rise and fall of D.A.R.E., and the role DARE played in creating the carceral state. This is such a surprising episode with some real revelations an…

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Franklin Episode 8 with Kelsa Pellettierre and Liz Covart 1:28:15

2M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

This week Liz Covart drops in to talk with Kelsa and I about the final episode of Franklin, along with her thoughts on the show as it was. We get into the diplomatic manuevering at Paris, Liz's Codfish moment, the brigand that was William Augustus Bowles and ask if the French lost the American Revolution. About our guest: Liz Covart is a historian …

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Fudge (Top Men) #3: Smash and Grab 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

On their way into Germany, the Top Men confront suspected spies aboard their train, but things don’t go as smoothly as planned, and they are rescued from the Stasi’s scrutiny by an unlikely passenger. Once in the town of Ludwigsfelde, the team plans and executes an infiltration into the castle of Baron von Papen, attempting to retrieve Alexander th…

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Gladiator (2000) 1:51:55

2M ago1:51:55

1:51:55

Think about Rome with us. As we fight our way to EPISODE 200, we tackle Ridley Scott’s sword and sandals masterpiece, Gladiator. We’re joined by Escape Hatch Film Correspondent ctcher and Escape Hatch Projectionist, Silly Oswald. Are you not entertained? Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:12:58) Gladiator Roundtable (0:21:09) Your Lett…

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The Mid-Life Career Change 38:34

2M ago38:34

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Bobby and Josh interview Joe, who, after having established a thriving career and a family decides to take a completely different path.By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 77: Jaws with Melissa Cristina Márquez 59:16

2M ago59:16

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This week marine biologist and world reknowned shark expert Melissa Cristina Márquez dives in to talk all things Jaws. We talk about her career as a scientist, the role of sharks in the ecosystem, and the impact the book and film had on global shark populations. This is a different look for HATM and a lot of fun talking to an inspiring scholar. We'…

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Fudge (Top Men) #2: Top Men Sandwich 59:59

3M ago59:59

59:59

After sneaking into the Basilica Cistern at night, the Top Men navigate the dimly lit underground chamber looking for the X that marks the spot on their map. Discovering a hidden room, they uncover their next clue, directing them towards the German consulate where important records are kept.By Goonie’s World Podcast

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Franklin Episode 7 with Kelsa Pellettiere, Michael Hattem, and Joanne Freeman 1:46:11

2M ago1:46:11

1:46:11

Listen. You don't need to have watched the Franklin series at this point. Listen to THIS POD. This one. Everything you need is here. We've got Kelsa Pellettiere. We have Michael Hattem. We have JOANNE FREEMAN. We have colonial ideologies and diatribes on where an American Revolution series should go. We have disappointment in Michael Douglas. We ha…

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Seven Samurai (1954) 1:52:02

3M ago1:52:02

1:52:02

Akira Kurosawa. Ever heard of him? We kick off the final 5 episodes of Season 7: The Big Ones Part Two, with one of the pillars of cinema, Seven Samurai. We’re joined by Escape Hatch Kurosawa Korrespondent, MikeyP. And by Escape Hatch Projectionist, Silly Oswald. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:07:58) Seven Samurai Roundtable (0:10:…

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Franklin Episode 6 with Kelsa Pellettiere 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

This week Kelsa and I ask the tough questions about the series: Are they spending too much time on Temple? Is Lafayette the best character? How will they resolve the series? Which Founding Father would have had an OnlyFans account? Stick around for the wildest discussion on the American Revolution you've ever heard.…

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The Gen Z Translation 35:52

3M ago35:52

35:52

Bobby discovers that there's a whole new language that he has to learn to relate to his kids and Josh is surprisingly ahead of the game.By Bobby and Josh

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Episode 76: In the Heart of the Sea with Bathsheba Demuth 1:25:32

2M ago1:25:32

1:25:32

This week we are joined Bathsheba Demuth to talk about the Chris Hemsworth-led In The Heart of the Sea. Bathsheba is the author of one of my favorite books, Floating Coast: An Environmental History of the Bering Strait and we talk about the history of whaling, her work with Indigenous communities in the Yukon, and of course, Moby Dick. This is one …

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