Best Maisie Williams Podcasts (2024)

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The Parent Trap: in awe of Lindsay, Nancy Meyers and Meredith Blake 44:33

18d ago44:33

44:33

Ending on a magical high chosen by the listeners. The more we get into this episode the more magic we realise The Parent Trap (1998) is. After we’ve addressed the ridiculous trauma of it all (erm…the terrible parenting decisions!), we get to the good stuff; the nostalgic joy of this film, it’s legacy and the fact it introduced to the world, Lindsay…

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Polite Society: the biggest surprise of the year 47:07

25d ago47:07

47:07

For film club this week we’re watching Polite Society, last year’s British martial artsaction comedy film from debut feature filmmaker Nida Manzoor. The setup sees Ria, a London-based Pakistani Muslim girl who dreams of becoming one of Britain’s top stuntwomen. But it;s about so much more than that. It’s genre hopping, it’s a rewarding British come…

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Jennifer’s Body: butchered by the marketing campaign 46:14

1M ago46:14

46:14

Mean Girls meets Scream? This week we passionately and lovingly rant about the cult classic, Jennifers Body (2009). Turns out back in 2009, the film industry execs, aka the boys, ruined Diablo Cody’s masterpiece. Fresh off the heels of her hit Juno, screenplay writer Cody was given free rein to create her dream horror comedy starring Megan Fox, the…

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How To Have Sex: lead actor & BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce joins us! 48:38

1M ago48:38

48:38

We lure the amazing Mia McKenna-Bruce to our studio to discuss our fave film of last year: How To Have Sex. She stars as the central character of Tara in this stunning film exploring sexual consent, female friendship, toxic friendship, and self discovery. Mia gives us the scoop on filming those party scenes, drunk acting tips and regressing 10 year…

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Femme: how this gobsmacking neo-noir revenge thriller got made 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

Wear an extra pair of socks because this film will knock them right off. This week we discuss Femme, the Neo-noir thriller and debut feature from directing duo Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping. In Femme, we see Jules targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Some time after that, he encounters one of his attackers in…

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Maestro: getting onscreen ageing so wrong and so right 46:36

2M ago46:36

46:36

This week we watch Maestro, a film where Bradley Cooper convincingly ages before your eyes across four decades. We address his biographical film about American conductor Leonard Bernstein. In this episode, we learn a lot about Cooper’s career and directing techniques. We finally learn what a conductor actually does. We discuss whether the apparent …

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The Holdovers: a masterclass in casting and dialogue 39:15

2M ago39:15

39:15

This week we watch The Holdovers to finally see what all the awards fuss was all about. A film that has so much heart, it follows Paul Giamatti as an unlikeable teacher at a boarding school who is forced to chaperone a handful of students with nowhere to go over Christmas. Convincingly set in the 70s, the film was committed right down to the old sc…

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The Zone of Interest: when the credits roll and the shame washes over you 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

Talking about Jonathan Glazer’s Auschwitz-set film The Zone of Interest this week was both really hard and in many ways very easy. Easy because it’s a masterclass in sound design and unusual cinematography choices. Obviously film students should be studying this for years to come. But this is no easy watch - it's a film that leaves you questioning …

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Nyad: our most divisive film yet 42:57

2M ago42:57

42:57

For two of us, this film was deeply inspiring. For one of us, this film was simply not it. Nyad is a 2023 American biographical sports drama about swimmer Diana Nyad’s attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida, starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. In this episode we address the controversy of the athlete’s cheating and conclude that people need to…

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Challengers: Live Podcast at Everyman Cinema 35:04

3M ago35:04

35:04

We visited you lovely lot in Everyman Bristol to watch the sweatiest film of recent years- Challengers (2024)- and record a live podcast with you all. We discuss love triangles, obsession, competition, painfully obvious branding in films, CGI tennis balls in your face, the power of Zendaya’s onscreen presence and the thrilling score. We have a grou…

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May December: A film that gave us a morality crisis 50:48

3M ago50:48

50:48

Never have we done such a 180 whilst recording an episode. Directed by Todd Haynes, we agreed May December is a gripping and technically brilliant film. By the end of the episode, we question whether we should like it so much. The film is inspired by real scandalous events and based off of real victimized people, so does Hollywood really have the r…

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The Iron Claw: the crazy truth, the shattered masculinity and the triumph of Zac Efron 41:13

3M ago41:13

41:13

We buckled ourselves down for a film about shattered masculinity (one of Han's favourite genres) and came away wholly impressed, but conflicted. Why didn't it make most of us cry? What was missing? How can one family have so much tragedy? How did we find ourselves scrutinising male actors' bodies? The double standards! Plus, we discuss the lack of …

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Mean Girls: The OG vs the musical 30:54

3M ago30:54

30:54

On Wednesdays, we wear pink drop episodes. This week we delve into the MGU (the Mean Girls Universe), and discuss the recent Mean Girls musical adaptation alongside the original. Who else knew Tina Fey’s screenplay is based off a single chapter in a self-help book? We discuss the phenomenal impact of the original film and our first-time viewing exp…

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All Of Us Strangers had all of us crying 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

This week on film club we're discussing this beautiful, perfectly executed and unexpected ghost story from Andrew Haigh. Lead actor Andrew Scott is perfection, Paul Mescal is sublime. Yes, the internet frenzy is deserved. From depicting grief and loneliness, to homophobia in the 80s, we pull out the scenes that impacted us most. We analyse what mad…

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Priscilla: Sofia Coppola was the perfect person to make this 48:26

4M ago48:26

48:26

For this week's episode we're not going to beat around the bush; we really loved Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023) and if you listen you’ll find out why. The film follows the perspective of Elvis’s teen wife, a rare autobiographical film that actually gives the time of day to a woman of that generation. Not only is this film completely non-judgement…

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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind: chosen by our listeners to rip our hearts out all over again 44:49

4M ago44:49

44:49

This week our film was chosen by YOU lovely listeners. We asked for an iconic 90s or 00s film and you really delivered. The cult classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a film that genuinely keeps on giving, from the gut-wrenching emotional turmoil, to the visual language that was truly ahead of its time. We discuss the sour backstory of t…

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Wonka: no one's favourite Willy but a pleasant surprise 41:23

4M ago41:23

41:23

An episode Maisie was dreading… until she actually watched the film. And, well, we couldn't dislike it if we tried. Turns out acting royalty and Harry Potter's production team will always work wonders. This week we discuss everything about the undeniably fun, not too sickly, if a little unmemorable, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory unofficial pr…

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Past Lives: the phenomenal debut from Celine Song and the tearjerker we needed 44:35

4M ago44:35

44:35

Will they/won't they?? Should they/shouldn't they?? This week we discuss Celine Song's phenomenal debut, Past Lives. In a world of explosive franchises comes a quiet original film that entranced us all. We discuss the prep that went into the authentic performances and casting. Plus, Celine Song's lived experiences that led her to write this, and, M…

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Saltburn: it's giving the peach scene from Call Me By Your Name 47:27

5M ago47:27

47:27

It's Saltburn week, time to discuss that film that you regret watching with your parents. We are so here for the vulgarity, the Barry, the girlies, the soundtrack and the eyebrow piercings. At times we're a little salty.. is it too predictable? Did the internet ruin it? Listen to find out 💖 Saltburn (2023) is written and directed by Emerald Fennell…

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Poor Things: The hair, the drama and Maisie’s revelation 39:37

5M ago39:37

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This week we go on the wild ride that is Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos. It’s a real head-scratcher as we try get to the bottom of what it’s all supposed to MEAN?! In the latest from one of our favourite directors, it’s the costume dept that are our true heroes of this film. We discuss the visual effects and production behind this eccentric specta…

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Big BAFTA chats 50:10

5M ago50:10

50:10

It's BAFTA week baby so for this special episode we are honoured to have our first guests of the season be the future of film, aka the five nominees of the Best British Short Film category. Some of our favourite films from last year started out as a short. Over half of the film industry are thought to enter via shorts, yet some – without establishe…

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The Twilight episode: two Twi-hards and one Twi-virgin 44:33

5M ago44:33

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It’s been 15 years and the Twi-hards amongst us have been lying low. But now, we emerge. The Twi-naissance is here. To celebrate the anniversary year of Catherine Hardwicke’s Twilight, we force Hannah to watch it for the first time. We discuss the chokehold this series had Lowri and Maisie in as teenagers and the reasons we keep returning to it tim…

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Greta Gerwig’s Barbie: our verdict 40:29

5M ago40:29

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This episode is brought to you by PROPER snacks, proud makers of PROPERCORN & PROPERCHIPS. The dust had barely settled on Barbie Land. After multiple watches and months of reflection, we look back at the phenomenon of Greta Gerwig’s 2023 hit Barbie and ask the big questions: Why make Ken the best character? With 45 Mattel films in the works, what d…

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We're back with a new season! What films do we have in store for you? 1:36

5M ago1:36

1:36

We've been laying low these past few months. You film buffs have probably guessed it: we've been silent because we 100% stand with the SAGs + WGAs demands for everyone in this wonderful, but greedy industry. Now that the strikes are over, we are so excited to return to you with a new season and some exciting films! Watch the full episode on YouTube…

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Maisie Adam 14:01

12M ago14:01

14:01

Jayde and Maisie Adam dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - a randy dog is getting himself quite the reputation in Cambridge, Maisie brings neighbourly confetti tips, and gunpoint arrest on the Isle of Wight. Producer: Cornelius MendezAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4…

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Kate Bottley 14:30

12M ago14:30

14:30

Jayde Adams and Kate Bottley dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week a very strange thing is happening to cats in Retford. Producer: Cornelius MendezAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4By BBC Radio 4

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Rooting for The Other Woman in One Fine Morning 33:35

1y ago33:35

33:35

Back for one fine bonus episode discussing One Fine Morning (2022) from director Mia Hansen-Løve. This might just be our love story of the year. We dissect the film’s realistic portrayal of womanhood and unusual handling of infidelity and analyse the value of intimacy coordinators in our industry. Plus, Han’s got a special announcement. Watch the f…

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Morgan Rees 14:06

1y ago14:06

14:06

Jayde Adams and Morgan Rees dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - Trelewis gets its own local podcast, a man is presumed unemployed after a sarcastic comment about a helicopter, and a vegan runner in Lydney has a polite and simple request. Producer: Cornelius MendezAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4…

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Self Esteem 14:32

1y ago14:32

14:32

Jayde Adams and her guest Self Esteem dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - Jayde finds herself at the centre of a complaint from guest Self Esteem’s neighbourhood chat group. There’s a second-hand polystyrene coffin up for grabs in Glasgow in return for a few cans of beer and some sausage, and confusion in Horley as …

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Briony May Williams 14:46

1y ago14:46

14:46

Jayde Adams and Briony May Williams dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - a gerbil has an open wound, the classic combo of people angry at both cyclists and dog poo in Glasgow, and even paradise has its dark side in the Isles of Scilly as a cannon is “vandalised”. Producer: Cornelius MendezAn unusual production for BB…

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Fatiha El-Ghorri 14:39

1y ago14:39

14:39

Jayde Adams and Fatiha El-Ghorri dive into the world of neighbourhood apps and messageboards. This week - Fatiha turns Poirot, but when things get really heated she calls the police, and people in Walthamstow are seasoning their gardens. Producer: Cornelius MendezAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4…

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Joe Sims 14:04

1y ago14:04

14:04

Jayde Adams and guest Joe Sims dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - the Strimmer-Lady-Human-Poo-Graveyard-Scandal, the Severn Beach drone attack, and funny big dog. Producer: Cornelius MendezAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4By BBC Radio 4

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Jessica Fostekew 14:07

1y ago14:07

14:07

Jayde Adams and Jessica Fostekew dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - a car in a front hedge, the mysterious animal of Pontypridd, and a dead pheasant is up for grabs. Producer: Cornelius MendezAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4By BBC Radio 4

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Alasdair Beckett-King 15:01

1y ago15:01

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Jayde and her guest Alasdair Beckett-King mine the world of community apps and messageboards for comedy gold. This week - the rules to join the Belmont Banter page are very clear regarding a certain type of selfie, are people allowed to smile in South Petherton in Somerset, and a supermarket in South London has a very unexpected delivery. Producer:…

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Isy Suttie 14:43

1y ago14:43

14:43

Jayde Adams and her guest Isy Suttie dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - questions are asked of the ducks of Frome, the backstreet surgery of Alkrington, and false bike theft accusations fly in Marlborough. An unusual production for BBC Radio 4By BBC Radio 4

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Kiell Smith-Bynoe 14:05

1y ago14:05

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Jayde Adams and her guest Kiell Smith-Bynoe dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - live neighbourhood drama unfolds as the episode is recorded, a naked man in Hampstead divides opinion, and you won’t believe the price of a block of cheese in the Scottish highlands. An unusual production for BBC Radio 4…

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Nick Grimshaw 14:28

1y ago14:28

14:28

Jayde Adams and her guest DJ Nick Grimshaw dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - a fart in a Carlisle supermarket, Grimmy's neighbours turn paparazzi at a time of crisis, and a found treasure of the Templar is not all it’s cracked up to be. Producer: Cornelius MendezAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4…

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Welcome To The Neighbourhood Is Back… 1:22

1y ago1:22

1:22

Jayde and guests are back to trawl through the nation's neighbourhood apps for laughs!By BBC Radio 4

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10 things we love to hate about 10 Things I Hate About You 27:40

1+ y ago27:40

27:40

Join us for our take on the classic 90’s teen romcom 10 Things I Hate About You, directed by Gil Junger. The film stars Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union & Allison Janney and was the breakout role for the former three actors. Watch the full episode on YouTube @frankfilmclub Mixing up the structure a little, in additi…

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The Wonder, the power stories have over our lives 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

43:13

This week, we discuss The Wonder (2022), directed by Sebastián Lelio and based on the novel by Emma Donoghue. Set shortly after the Great Famine, it follows an English nurse sent to a rural Irish village to observe a young 'fasting girl', who is seemingly able to miraculously survive without eating. Hannah, Maisie and Lowri chat about the power of …

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Bones and All, is eating people a metaphor for addiction? 33:06

1+ y ago33:06

33:06

This week, we are discussing the romantic-horror Bones and All (2022), directed by Luca Guadagnino and based on the 2015 novel of the same name. The film stars Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet as a pair of young cannibals who flee together on a road trip across the country and develop feelings for each other. In this episode, Hannah, Maisie and…

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She Said, the women who came together to change our industry 43:31

1+ y ago43:31

43:31

In this episode we talk about She Said (2022), written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Maria Schrader. It stars Zoe Kazan and Carey Mulligan. Based on the book of the same title by reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, it follows their New York Times investigation that exposed Harvey Weinstein’s history of abuse and sexual misconduct agains…

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The Swimmers, the soul-touching story of Yusra and Sara Mardini told through a commercial lens 31:59

1+ y ago31:59

31:59

In this episode, we are looking at the Netflix film, The Swimmers (2022). Directed by Sally El Hosaini, the film tells the true story of sisters, Yusra and Sara Mardini, who fled Syria before going on to compete at the Rio Olympic Games. It stars Nathalie Issa, Manal Issa, Matthias Schweighofer, Ahmed Mared & James Floyd. We discuss how the rights …

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Blonde and the unhealthy obsession with female trauma 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

40:36

In this episode, we dive deep into the fictional retelling of Marilyn Monroe/Norma Jean’s life in the 2022 film 'Blonde', which was written for screen and directed by Andrew Dominik. The film stars Ana de Armas, who has been nominated for an Academy Award & a BAFTA for the role. It’s a tough conversation, similar to the film. We discuss the ethics …

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The Devil Wears Prada, which one of us is Miranda Priestly? 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

40:40

In this episode, we are looking at the fashion classic The Devil Wears Prada (2006). Directed by David Frankel, the film was written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and adapted from Lauren Weisberger novel. It stars Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. We discuss the similarities and differences between the film and fashion industri…

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Cruises, Capitalism and Chaos make this Triangle of Sadness 43:25

1+ y ago43:25

43:25

This episode we’re sitting down to discuss the wild ride that is Triangle Of Sadness. Triangle Of Sadness was directed by Ruben Östlund, stars Woody Harrelson, Charlbi Dean, Harris Dickenson, Dolly De Leon and Zlatko Buric and won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2022. The story follows model couple, Yaya and Carl, through 3 very different worlds in 3 a…

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Kae Kurd | ‘When Ronaldinho played football it was magical, he wasn’t worried about xG!’ 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

54:18

On this week’s episode we welcomed stand-up comedian and friend of the show Kae Kurd to discuss his love of Manchester United, R9 and David Beckham. A self-confessed ‘nostalgia merchant’ Kae’s love of football was sparked by the Manchester United teams of the late 90s and early 2000s. A staunch hater of xG Kae joins the show to reminisce on a time …

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Fabrice Muamba | 'I'm lucky to be alive but my football career was stolen from me' 1:03:50

1+ y ago1:03:50

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With Specs & Vuj away, we drafted in friends of the show Emma Jones & Kae Kurd to sit down with former footballer Fabrice Muamba. Fabrice started his career at Arsenal during the invincible era and learned his craft alongside the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Ashley Cole. By the age of 24 he had made over 200 appearances for Arsenal, B…

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Ranking the relationships of Love, Actually 47:09

1+ y ago47:09

47:09

In this episode, Hannah, Maisie & Lowri unpack all 9 relationships featured in Love, Actually (2003) and debate which will be hailed the Most Toxic and the Most Wholesome. Love, Actually was written and directed by Richard Curtis and stars Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, Thomas Brodi…

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Maisie Adam | Is Lucas Radebe your uncle or not Specs?! 47:22

1+ y ago47:22

47:22

On this week’s episode we welcomed stand-up comedian and Leeds fanatic Maisie Adam to the show. A season ticket holder at Elland Road since she was a child, Maisie opens up on her love for Leeds United, a love that has been tested by relegation, financial mismanagement and betrayal, none bigger than when her childhood crush Alan Smith broke her hea…

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