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The Call Up is an MLB prospect podcast discussing everything from the biggest names in the Minor Leagues to the sleepers who should be on your radar. Prospect analyst and Justbaseball.com Co-Founder Aram Leighton and Triple-A Broadcaster Jack McMullen interview some of the game's most notable prospects from all 30 teams, break down Just Baseball's latest prospect rankings and highlight biggest stories in the MiLB world.
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Cubs Talk Podcast

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host Leila Rahimi, James Neveau, and Nate Poppen bring insider perspectives, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship. New episodes release every Wednesday morning.
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Locked On MLB Prospects podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all the future stars of the MLB. Hosted by Lindsay Crosby, the Locked On MLB Prospects podcast provides you with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of minor league baseball. From the hottest prospects who are only a step away from the major leagues, to draft eligible college players, Locked On MLB Prospects takes you beyond the ...
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Aram and Jack discuss more notable prospect promotions including the surprising fast track of Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge, the call up of Luisangel Acuña by the Mets and Triple-A debut of Reds prospect Chase Petty. Also a look at the upcoming postseason series at each minor league level. Intro: 0:00 Luisangel Acuna: 1:16 Richard Fitts: 11:37…
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Aram and Jack discuss the shocking story of a Twins Low-A catcher allegedly throwing the final game of the season (he was released) before answering your mailbag questions! Intro: 0:00 Derek Bender: 11:05 Samuel Basallo: 19:00 Harry Ford: 24:50 2024 Class: 36:40 Roman Anthony: 43:10 Breakout Criteria: 50:30 Breakouts: 53:50 Tigers: 1:04:00 Quinn Pr…
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Aram is joined by Elijah Evans of Future Sox discuss the revamped White Sox farm system and break down each of the top 15 prospects along with names to watch. Read the full writeups here! Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram…
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Aram and Jack discuss recent prospect promotions and performers from the big leagues to the lower levels. Prospects mentioned are listed below in order. Chandler Simpson, Jasson Dominguez, Kumar Rocker, Thomas Saggese, Luis Guerrero, Billy Cook, Jackson Jobe, Brice Matthews, Walker Jenkins, Sebastian Walcott, Blake Mitchell, Owen Caissie, Spencer J…
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Aram and Jack check in on the first round picks from the 2024 Draft Class and discuss how they have faired in their first taste of pro ball along with what has stuck out both on the positive and negative side of things. Intro: 0:00 Travis Bazzana: 4:08 Charlie Condon: 11:05 Nick Kurtz: 22:10 Hagen Smith: 27:32 Jac Caglianone: 31:05 JJ Wetherholt: 3…
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It's been quite the ride for the Chicago Cubs this week, and James Neveau and Leila Rahimi break it all down on Cubs Talk. Shota Imanaga and the Cubs combine for a no-hitter, but did Craig Counsell make the right call in pulling him, and just how amazing has the hurler's season been? Leila and James then discuss the return of Anthony Rizzo to Wrigl…
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Aram and Jack discuss the notable September call ups and omissions (Jasson Dominguez) as well as a breakdown on Cam Collier's impressive swing adjustments that have him scorching baseballs. Intro: 0:00 Cam Collier: 10:08 Rhett Lowder: 26:09 Caden Dana: 30:30 Samuel Aldegheri: 36:15 Duke Ellis/Jasson Dominguez: 39:18 Coby Mayo: 47:41 Kyle Manzardo: …
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Aram and Jack break into notable prospect headlines and storylines including Aidan Miller's quick climb to Double-A, Cam Caminiti's pro debut, a pair of 6-foot-5+ teenage mashers taking High-A by storm, Noah Schultz's inning situation and more! Intro: 0:00 Aidan Miller: 6:43 Cam Caminiti: 14:56 Bryce Eldridge/Laz Montes: 17:44 Cole Young: 27:50 Noa…
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Aram and Jack discuss a couple big league call ups including Aram's close friend Griffin Conine before breaking into notable promotions and performers and injury updates. Griffin Conine (MLB): 2:02 Dylan Crews (MLB): 5:56 Ty Madden (MLB): 9:09 Samuel Basallo (AAA): 14:47 Chase DeLauter (AAA): 21:24 Zac Veen (AAA): 28:11 Cam Smith (A+): 35:20 Nick K…
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On the day we find out Dylan Crews is getting called up, Aram and Jack walk through Just Baseball's Nationals prospect rankings for a system that features plenty of high upside prospects. The Call Up is sponsored by BetterHelp. Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/CALLUP Intro: 0:00 Names to Watch: 3:15 Robert Hassell III: 28:31 Kevin Bazzell: 33:3…
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Jack sits down with two of the best prospects in the Pirates system, and the last two International League Pitchers of the Week: Bubba Chandler and Thomas Harrington. Intro: 0:00 Bubba Chandler: 5:22 Thomas Harrington: 33:02 Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call …
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Aram and Jack discuss notable minor league promotions, headlined by the Red Sox quartet of mashers. Also some big league debuts and the hottest performers both at the plate and on the mound so far in August. Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Foll…
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The most improved farm system in baseball since Opening Day, the Marlins went from one of baseball's worst to potentially a top 10 farm. Read the full write ups and rankings here! Our Sponsors: * The Call Up is sponsored by BetterHelp. Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/CALLUP Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-pro…
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The Chicago Cubs are fresh off a sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians, leaving Leila Rahimi and James Neveau to ask where things stand with a quarter of the season remaining. The duo chat about missed opportunities in Cleveland, how moral victories at this stage of the year have lost meaning, and whether there is any hope at all of the Cub…
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Aram and Jack talk about the prospects who just missed Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect list before a conversation with Tigers prospect (and top 100 prospect) Jace Jung. Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our Li…
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Aram and Jack answer your questions on Just Baseball's Top 100 prospect update! Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Intro/Zebby: 0:00 Drake Baldwin: 8:14 Draft Guys in T…
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Aram and Jack discuss the biggest risers in Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect Update! Aram and Jack discuss the newcomers on Just Baseball's updated top 100 prospect list. Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our L…
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Aram and Jack discuss the newcomers on Just Baseball's updated top 100 prospect list. Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/CALLUP Our…
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Aram and Jack dive into the torrid stretch from 17-year-old Padres prospect Leodalis De Vries and Tigers first rounder Max Clark as well as the dominance of Mets prospect Brandon Sproat before discussing notable promotions across the Minor Leagues. Intro: 0:00 Christian Moore: 4:16 Jackson Holliday: 8:16 Leo De Vries: 12:23 Max Clark: 20:20 Ky Bush…
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Just Jack today as he breaks down Coby Mayo's big league promotion (along with three arms) before highlighting other in-system promotions. Then, Pirates RHP prospect Braxton Ashcraft joins the program (33:55)! Prospects discussed (IN ORDER); Coby Mayo (BAL) Joey Cantillo (CLE) Michael McGreevey (STL) Will Warren (NYY) Christian Moore (LAA) Travis B…
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With the MLB Trade Deadline in the rearview, we break down as many prospects as we ever have in one sitting! Prospects discussed (IN ORDER): Walter Pennington Nick Yorke Jeral Perez Alexander Albertus Alex Clemmey Jose Tena Rafael Ramirez Jr. Luis Peralta Sabin Ceballos Ben Cowles Jack Neely Connor Norby Mason Barnett Will Schomberg Jun-Seok Shim W…
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In a post-trade deadline edition of the Cubs Talk podcast, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau break down all the moves the Cubs made in the leadup to deadline. Isaac Paredes arrives on the North Side of Chicago, but is the upgrade worth the cost the Cubs gave up in losing Christopher Morel? And do Paredes' statistics paint a stark picture of what he can…
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Aram and Jack do the same exact thing as episode 306, but with even more trades to talk about! How good has this deadline been? Prospects discussed (IN ORDER): Abrahan Ramirez Eddinson Paulino Cutter Coffey Gilberto Batista George Klassen Samuel Aldegheri Tyler Stuart Dylan Lesko Homer Bush Jr. J.D. Gonzalez Hunter Bigge Ty Johnson Join Us on our F…
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Aram and Jack break down each of the trades made over the last few days as the deadline looms! What can you expect from each prospect? Join Us on our Five Games in Five Days NL Central Tour! Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instag…
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Aram and Jack discuss the most notable call ups and prospect promotions over the last week and how each player has been trending. Jacob Wilson (MLB) Chayce McDermott (MLB) Nacho Alvarez (MLB) Brooks Baldwin (MLB) Zebby Matthews (AAA) Max Clark (A+) Kevin McGonigle (A+) Starlyn Caba (A) Eduardo Tait (A) Zach Dezenzo (AAA) Carter Jensen (AA) David Sa…
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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, host James Neveau is joined by Greg Huss, host of the Cubs on Deck Podcast and co-founder of NorthsideBound.com, to dive deep into the Cubs' strategy and future. They discuss potential trade deadline moves (1:55), emphasizing that any decisions need to keep next year’s competition in mind. Greg breaks down why Pete …
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Aram and Jack answer your submitted questions! How do you think Braden Montgomery will do after his ankle injury in the Super Regionals and where will he start in the minor leagues? - @gdkeenan20 on X How long does it take to get Bazzana up to CLE? - @tschulmanreport on X Is Ben Hess a potential starter or more likely a reliever? - @AJ_gilly1 on X …
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In part two of the MLB Draft recap, Aram and Jack break down the draft for the team's timestamped below alphabetically. Intro: 0:00 MIL: 2:40 MIN: 8:50 NYM: 12:20 NYY: 16:30 OAK: 20:20 PHI: 26:20 PIT: 29:55 SD: 34:50 SF: 38:15 SEA: 41:30 STL: 47:40 TB: 50:40 TEX: 53:48 TOR: 58:10 WAS: 1:00:50 Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL f…
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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi and Nate Poppen dive into the Cubs' selection of Cam Smith from Florida State with the 14th pick and whether he's truly a third baseman (0:54). They tackle the issue of having too many young bats without a defensive position (4:00) and discuss the Cubs' draft strategy (5:25). Leila argues the importance…
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Aram and Jack break down the draft for the teams time stamped below alphabetically. Which picks where surprising? Who was creative with their bonus pools and who were some of the steals?! MLB Draft Rankings Intro: 0:00 ARI: 4:33 ATL: 8:55 BAL: 11:10 BOS: 15:15 CHC: 19:01 CWS: 23:10 CIN: 26:41 CLE: 31:56 COL: 38:17 DET: 41:43 HOU: 45:22 KC: 47:55 LA…
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Aram and Jack preview the Futures Game by walking you through both the AL and NL rosters. Who should you be looking out for and what are some of their standout tools/pitches? The guys also make some predictions! Intro: 0:00 AL Catchers: 4:18 NL Catchers: 7:04 AL Infielders: 13:05 NL Infielders: 20:06 AL Outfielders: 27:54 NL Outfielders: 33:12 AL P…
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James Neveau and Leila Rahimi run through a jampacked week in Cubs baseball, starting with Shota Imanaga's selection to the All-Star Game. The duo chats about his incredible rookie season, and shares a surprising comp for Michael Busch's campaign so far. Later, Leila and James discuss the unfortunate injury for Brennen Davis, and react to Colten Br…
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Jack is joined by Worcester Red Sox play-by-play announcer and Red Sox Radio Network pre/post host Cooper Boardman to chat about all of the notable happenings around Triple-A baseball, from the rule changes to its top prospects. Intro: 0:00 Challenge System: 7:17 Ceddanne Rafaela: 16:22 Red Sox: 22:36 eBay Live: 34:16 Norfolk: 36:34 Ricky Tiedemann…
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Aram and Jack work their way through Aram's 2024 MLB Mock Draft 3.0, live at JustBaseball.com! Civale Trade: 0:00 JJ Wetherholt: 10:31 Travis Bazzana: 19:01 Hagen Smith: 23:03 Jac Caglianone: 29:41 Charlie Condon: 33:42 Chase Burns: 36:28 Bryce Rainer: 40:00 Braden Montgomery: 43:12 Konnor Griffin: 45:02 Trey Yesavage: 47:17 11-19: 50:28 20-30: 1:0…
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Aram and Jack discuss the best performers in the Minor Leagues for the month of June! Intro/Rehabs: 0:00 Notable Rehabs (Jobe/Isaac/Wilson): 3:54 Spencer Jones: 12:58 Ronny Simon: 16:16 Edgar Quero: 19:42 Shay Whitcomb/John Garcia: 22:06 Joe Mack: 28:38 Hao-Yu Lee: 33:40 Michael Arroyo: 35:45 Lazaro Montes: 38:40 Shane Baz: 43:40 Bubba Chandler: 48…
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Leila Rahimi and James Neveau break down the Cubs' series loss against the Milwaukee Brewers and the sad state of the team as July begins. They discuss the lackluster performances of key players, the team's failed free agent acquisitions and trades heading into the 2024 season, and whether the team can actually pull out of their current tailspin. T…
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Rays 1B/OF prospect and Futures Game representative Tre Morgan joins the show to talk about his incredible start to his professional career and a handful of fun topics! Approach/thoughts at the plate His defensive prowess and how he got there The value of the Rays player development His experience at LSU on one of the greatest teams of all time Wor…
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Aram and Jack walk through Just Baseball's Cleveland Guardians Top Prospects for 2024! Intro: 0:00 Names to Watch: 3:56 CJ Kayfus: 20:22 Parker Messick: 24:54 Joey Cantillo: 27:32 George Valera: 31:18 Jose Tena: 36:45 Jhonkensy Noel: 41:00 Welbyn Francisca: 44:18 Alex Clemmey: 45:56 Juan Brito: 50:28 Angel Martinez: 54:22 Angel Genao: 57:48 Jaison …
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The Cubs Talk podcast takes another look at the struggling North Siders as they drop three-of-four to the Giants and hit the halfway mark of their season. James Neveau and Peter Marzano discuss the shoddy bullpen and the shocking resurgence of Kyle Hendricks before getting into their midseason awards. Shota Imanaga is likely the team’s first-half M…
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Aram and Jack quickly touch on the call up of David Festa (Twins) before walking through Just Baseball's All MiLB Team of the first half along with honorable mentions. Intro/Festa: 0:00 Moises Ballesteros: 7:51 Deyvison De Los Santos: 11:53 Kristian Campbell: 16:00 Charles McAdoo: 23:50 Carson Williams: 33:02 James Wood: 37:29 Chandler Simpson: 40:…
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As we hit the half way mark of the Minor League season, Aram and Jack discuss which prospects may be worth buying low or selling high on. 0:00 George Klassen and Aidan Miller live looks Sell High: 8:00 Buy Low: 40:32 Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Our Sponsors: * T…
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Aram and Jack talk about Aram's live looks in Indianapolis of Cubs prospects Moises Ballesteros and Owen Caissie and Pirates prospect Braxton Ashcraft before working through some hot performers in MiLB. Then, Aram sits down with Caissie, the top Cubs prospect and No. 20 overall prospect by justbaseball.com (29:08). Moises Ballesteros Home Run Swing…
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For the first time in a month, the Cubs have won a three-game series, and James Neveau, Nate Poppen and Peter Marzano break it all down. Kyle Hendricks’ dramatic improvement in June is showcased, along with Ian Happ’s recent surge in extra-base hits and impactful moments. The guys then discuss swing tweaks made by Dansby Swanson, and evaluate wheth…
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Aram and Jack catch up on injured prospects, some of which hitting the shelf, others on rehab before Royals pitching prospect Walter Pennington joins the show! Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020, Pennington has been one of the best pitchers in Triple-A, sporting a 1.94 ERA and 29% strikeout rate. He discusses everything from arsenal tweaks, …
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Aram asks Jack about his first-hand look at Braxton Ashcraft's Triple-A debut before getting into two prospects returning from injury and then highlighting the best performers at the plate and on the mound in June. Check out Aram's James Wood dive! Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just …
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In a subdued Cubs Talk podcast, James Neveau and Peter Marzano ask the question that's on everybody's minds: Can the 2024 Cubs pull out of their tailspin and make the playoffs? The guys break down the loss to the Rays, question Jed Hoyer's decision-making in constructing this year's roster, and wonder if the team's offense can break out of its slum…
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Marlins prospect and close friend of the program Griffin Conine joins the show to discuss his torrid stretch that has brought his OPS over .930 at the Triple-A level and what has clicked for him in the box. Griffin dives deep into how pitchers attack hitters at the upper levels, how his approach has shifted, some mechanical cues that he has found a…
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Aram and Jack discuss the surprising call up of Rockies prospect Adael Amador before getting into Drew Thorpe (White Sox), Hurston Waldrep (Braves), Tyler Locklear (Mariners) and Carlos Hernandez (Brewers). In the second part of the episode, the guys highlight prospect promotions including Aidan Miller and George Klassen of the Phillies. Subscribe …
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Aram and Jack discuss the biggest risers and fallers in Just Baseball's Top 100 prospect update and explain the reasoning why. Also, a look at some prospect promotions and Cade Povich's debut. Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Intro: 0:00 Cade Povich: 0:45 Notable Pro…
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Aram and Jack answer your questions on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect Update! Intro: 0:00 Splits: 9:40 Brewers: 14:30 Mariners: 21:50 Zac Veen: 30:10 Brandon Sproat: 34:10 Calaz/Murphy: 37:40 Brailer Guerrero: 43:20 Carson Williams: 46:00 Pirates: 51:30 White Sox: 58:00 Draft Prospects: 1:01:00 Our Sponsors: * The Call Up is sponsored by BetterHe…
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