Best WordPlay Studio Podcasts (2024)

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#27 Taekwondo Technician — Kick Ass Mastery of Personal Branding and Social Media Content Creation 1:03:59

27d ago1:03:59

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Join us for an exciting episode of Design on Purpose, where I sit down with Courtney Eardley, widely known as the "Taekwondo Technician" in a shack on BangTao beach Phuket. Courtney and I share our experiences training martial arts together in Thailand, a place renowned for its rigorous and authentic martial arts training. In this episode, Courtney…

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#26 Rix Lee Solo Podcast — Reconnecting with Purpose in Thailand 47:28

2M ago47:28

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In this special solo episode of Design on Purpose, your host shares a deeply personal journey from Australia to the serene shores of Phuket, Thailand. After a series of unexpected events, including the closure of the Wordplay business and navigating personal challenges, our host takes you through the transformative experience of recalibrating life …

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7.9: Questionpalooza 7! 1:14:45

2M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

We’ve come to the end of another delightful season of Withywindle. Endings are sad. You are allowed to be sad. But you’re only allowed to be sad for 13 seconds which is exactly the length it takes to read this sentence twice. Ok, did you do that? Are you done being sad now? Let’s move on to something happier: It’s Questionpalooza time!!In the 7th i…

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7.8 Millie Florence Powers the Withywindle Machine 1:49:12

2M ago1:49:12

1:49:12

The fabulous Millie Florence is our guest on this week’s Withywindle! Millie is the author of such wonderful stories as Honey Butter, The Balter of Ashton Harper and the forthcoming Beyond Mulberry Glen. We had a delightful time chatting with Millie and hearing her answers to all your questions!Plus, of course, the usual nonsense. You know what thi…

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7.7: Mitali Perkins Is Steeped in Stories 1:50:35

3M ago1:50:35

1:50:35

Our guest this week is the very delightful Mitali Perkins, whose stories have been giving joy to children and families for years now. And now she joins in on the Withywindle fun! Plus, there’s more of Spence’s story, the printer gets his name, a unique snack time, and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other…

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7.6: Jonathan Rogers, Stephen Crotts, and Joe Hox Get Re-released 1:53:26

3M ago1:53:26

1:53:26

We’re back! And so is Jonathan Rogers, who—alongside his co-conspirators, Stephen Crotts and Joe Hox—is our special guest this week. We chatted with them about what it’s like to re-issue an already beloved book. Plus, there’s more Spence Barringer, more snacks, and more of the usual Withywindle nonsense you know and love. Thanks for tuning in and h…

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#25 Jaguar Heart — The Physics of the Human Experience 1:22:44

3M ago1:22:44

1:22:44

Recorded in September 2023, this is the final episode from the DOP Lobster Shack, where Jaguar Heart's timely visit sets the stage for an unforgettable conversation. Despite his success in the cutthroat world of property and investment, Jaguar Heart found himself in a world that lead him to being desperately miserable. It took a series of crushing …

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A Brief Interlude (7.5.5.5.5.5.5.5) 10:44

3M ago10:44

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In which the guys jump on the phone to discuss some stuff . . . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.comBy David Kern and Graeme Pitman

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7.5: Peter Brown Disembarks 1:28:58

4M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Welcome back to Withywindle! This week’s guest is Peter Brown, author of the Wild Robot books and he’s here to answer your questions! Plus, more of Spence Barringer’s story, A very strange snack time, riddle time, nominees for the Word-of-the-Week printer’s name, and more. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this…

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7.4: Anna Rose Johnson Lights the Way 1:32:51

4M ago1:32:51

1:32:51

Welcome back to another episode of Withywindle! We’ve got jokes, riddles, snacks, story time, and of course our special guest, Anna Rose Johnson, author of The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry. (Oh, there’s also some initial nominees for the Word of the Week Printer’s name). Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w…

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7.3: Adam Gidwitz, Man of Mystery, Returns 1:47:08

4M ago1:47:08

1:47:08

Adam Gidwitz is back to talk about his new novel (a World War 2 era spy novel for kids) but so are snack time, story time, and all the other nonsense. Well, those things are just back back, not back to talk about Adam’s new novel. Anyway, you get the idea. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc…

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7.2: Christina Uss Rolls on Through 1:45:50

4M ago1:45:50

1:45:50

Christina Uss is the kind of person who rides her bike alllllllllllll the way across the country, so she’s exactly the kind of person who we like to talk to on Withywindle (well, that and the book-writing). Luckily she was up for it! So click play and join David and Graeme as they tell stories, eat snacks, and chat with Christina (well, that and al…

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7.1: Kathryn Butler Kicks off a New Season! 1:44:19

5M ago1:44:19

1:44:19

Welcome back to Withywindle! We’re back with a new season full of jokes and snacks and puns and interviews and riddles and stories and all the nonsense you’ve missed the last few months. How was your Christmas? Valentines Day? Saint Patrick’s Day? Easter? Oh, you know what, never mind. . . Join us as we kick off a new batch of episodes with special…

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#24 Chrissie Fire Mane — Freedom for Humanity through Love, Truth, and Bravery 1:25:05

4M ago1:25:05

1:25:05

In this captivating episode of Design on Purpose, we delve into the profound insights of Chrissie Fire Mane, Co-Founder of MANA. Chrissie's journey has been guided by a relentless passion for empowering individuals to reclaim their innate creativity and connection to the world around them. Dubbed 'chaqaruna' or Bridge-Person by the Q'ero Wisdom Kee…

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Season 7 is coming soon! 3:22

5M ago3:22

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Season 7 is coming soon . . . but Graeme is missing . . . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.comBy David Kern

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6.9: Questionpa6za! 1:47:49

9M ago1:47:49

1:47:49

Withywindle is back with one more episode of season 6 and, as is our custom, we’re answering your questions! Plus we have two listeners stories, a Christmas-themed snack time, and more. So hit that play button and tune in as we discuss things like the nature of s’mores, cereal, animals, sauces at Chick-fil-a, and MUCH more. Happy listening! Looking…

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6.8: Logan Green Sounds Off 1:43:39

9M ago1:43:39

1:43:39

If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you have heard us talk about (or, well, to) our editor Logan Green from time to time. Well this week he’s our very special guest on the show. He joined us to answer questions about audio editing, his favorite books, his opinion of Graeme, and much more. So hit play and tune in to all the nonsens…

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6.7: Anna James Wanders into Our Bookish Podcast 1:49:54

9M ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Anna James is a number of cool things: She’s the author of the Pages and Co. books, she’s English (and therefore a tea drinker), she’s a fan of the Lord of the Rings, and now she can add “guest on Withywindle” to the list! So click that play button and tune in to our conversation with her about snacks, books, writing, and wandering. Plus, there’s a…

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6.6: Andrew Peterson Ambles Over 1:53:22

10M ago1:53:22

1:53:22

Andrew Peterson is back—and he’s a got a brand new Wingfeather-themed book out today! What an honor to have him back on the show! So join us for another delightful episode full of all the Withywindle nonsense alongside a great conversation with a talented and gracious author. Happy listening! Want to order Andrew’s new book, A Guide to Glipwood For…

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6.5: It's a LIVE episode with the miraculous Kate Albus! 1:16:19

10M ago1:16:19

1:16:19

Recently, Kate Albus, author of A Place to Hang the Moon and Nothing Else but Miracles joined us for a delightful live recording of Withywindle that featured plenty of conversation about snacks, good books, and fun nonsense—all with a live audience! It was a great time and this episode is the result of that time together. We hope you like it . . . …

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6.4: Scott Chantler is Dubbed Knight of the Withywindle 1:40:32

10M ago1:40:32

1:40:32

Scott Chantler is the author/illustrator of many books, most recently the delightful graphic novel Squire and Knight. Well this week he adds "guest on Withywindle” to his long list of accolades so that’s probably just about the highest honor of his career (ha!). There’s talk about food and favorite books and a quiz, plus all the usual nonsense you …

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6.3: Carolyn Leiloglou Artfully Steals the Show 1:31:38

10M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

Welcome back to a new episode of Withywindle, filled with all kinds of delightful nonsense, including all the usual whimsey (and snacks). But this week also features art heists. And Carolyn Leiloglou, who knows a lot about art and, as it turns out, art heists! Happy listening! This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn mor…

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6.2: Dave Eggers?! Impossible (But True)! 1:37:10

11M ago1:37:10

1:37:10

This week the one-and-only Dave Eggers (author of one of our favorite books of the year) joins the show, so hit that play button and great ready for a great, wide-ranging conversation to go along with all of the normal shenanigans on an episode of Withywindle. Happy listening! This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn mor…

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6.1: Mac Barnett Launches Season Six! 1:32:56

11M ago1:32:56

1:32:56

Welcome back to Withywindle and thanks for tuning into season six! This season will include a few tweaks, but it will still be full of the same jokes, stories, snacks, guests, riddles, and word play you’re used to! Here in season six, episode one (aka, episode 50!), storyteller Mac Barnett joins the show and proves himself to be a really fun guy to…

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Season 6 is Coming Soon! 3:14

11M ago3:14

3:14

Season 6 is coming soon, with plenty of guest interviews and all the jokes, riddles, stories,and snacks you’ve come to expect. But first the guys need to make it back to land... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com…

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#23 Dale Holmes — AI, Consciousness and the Transhumanist Agenda 1:55:40

12M ago1:55:40

1:55:40

Join us on a profound journey as we delve into the very core of reality and the essence of human existence with the insightful Dale Holmes. Recognised for his thought-provoking insights, Dale delves into topics that lie at the heart of human life, skilfully connecting intricate subjects and presenting alternate viewpoints on human history, philosop…

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! 2:23

1y ago2:23

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Just two days remain before the deadline to order the robes of Nonsensia (errr, Withywindle T-shirts), so don’t wait. Here’s two minutes of nonsense to remind you. And here is the link: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com…

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5.9 Questionpa5za! 1:37:15

1y ago1:37:15

1:37:15

After a brief delay, for which we apologize, we’re back with the final episode of season 5: Questionpa5za, in which we answer many questions from our wonderful listeners. Buckle up; this is a wild one. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywind…

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5.8 In Which We Read Four of Your Stories! 1:06:05

1y ago1:06:05

1:06:05

For the last few seasons we have been receiving some truly delightful short stories, written by listeners of this podcast. In this very special episode, we share four of them (complete with sound-effects). So grab a snack and tune in because we assure you: hijinks are just around the corner! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th…

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5.7 John Erickson Says Howdy 1:22:06

1y ago1:22:06

1:22:06

John Erickson is a real, bonafide Cowboy from Texas who lives on a cattle ranch. He also most famous for the Hank the Cowdog books, which we know many of you love. So click that play button and settle in for some Cowboy talk (as well as all the other good stuff you’ll typically find a Withywindle episode!). If you want to pre-order a copy of the Ki…

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5.6 Sarah Mackenzie Enlivens Things 1:34:32

1+ y ago1:34:32

1:34:32

Sarah Mackenzie is an advocate for all things children’s books, first with her podcast, The Read Aloud Revival, but now also through her publishing imprint, Waxwing Books, through which she has published her first picture book, A Little More Beautiful. It’s a delightful book and we’re very excited that she joined us for this week’s author conversat…

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5.5: It's Not a Fable, Brandon Mull Is Our Guest This Week! 1:24:47

1+ y ago1:24:47

1:24:47

Brandon Mull is the author of many books for children, perhaps most notably the Fablehaven books, but he’s very interested in stories of all kinds—and snacks—so it only makes sense that he came on Withwyindle to discuss both. So sit back, hit play, and check out our conversation with him, plus all the usual nonsense an episode typically includes! T…

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5.4: Jasmine Warga Lands on Planet Withywindle 1:25:25

1+ y ago1:25:25

1:25:25

Jasmine Warga is the award-winning author of middle grade and YA novels including, most recently, A Rover’s Story, the journey of a fictional mars rover named Resilience. This week, however, she ventures on to planet Withwyindle to share her favorite snacks, dig into her knowledge of a real planet, and explore her thoughts on a variety of other top…

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5.3: Daniel Nayeri Dreams Big 1:37:50

1+ y ago1:37:50

1:37:50

This isn’t Daniel Nayeri’s first time on the Withywindle podcast, but it’s a fresh experience every time you get to chat with someone as fun and insightful as he is, so we’re very excited to have him back on to discuss his new book (and fooooood, of course). Plus, we’ve got more lazy words, silly jokes, snacks, stories, riddles, and all the rest of…

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#22 Jo Rushton — Awakening To Your Highest Potential 1:48:29

1+ y ago1:48:29

1:48:29

In this episode we are joined by Jo Rushton, a way shower, dedicated to awakening you to your highest potential. Jo is a highly regarded holistic health and energy therapist, teacher and author and a Faculty member of Chek Institute Jo is also Co-Founder and Director of Bhavana Organic Farm & Cooking School located in the Hinterland of Byron Bay.In…

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5.2: Hats Off to Jon Klassen 1:38:01

1+ y ago1:38:01

1:38:01

Jon Klassen is one of the greatest visual storytellers out there right now. The illustrator of many wonderful books—from pictures books to middle grade novels—he’s someone we have wanted to have on the show for a long time, and now our dreams are coming true! As usual this episode has plenty of other good stuff like jokes and riddles and snacks and…

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5.1: Margi Preus Leads the Way! 1:38:27

1+ y ago1:38:27

1:38:27

We’re back! It’s finally time for season five! Our guest is Margi Preus! Margi Preus is an author of many wonderful middle grade novels as well as a number of delightful children’s books, and in this episode she comes on to talk about her favorite fairy tales and much, much more. Of course, this episode also features jokes, lazy words, snacks, stor…

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Season 5 is coming soon! 5:01

1+ y ago5:01

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Hear ye! Hear ye! Season five of withywindle is coming April 10. Get ready. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.comBy David Kern

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#21 WordPlay Studio — Our Year In Review 1:37:44

1+ y ago1:37:44

1:37:44

We are doing something a little bit different this episode. Get ready to join us for the 21st episode of Design on Purpose, we take a deep dive into our collective experiences and insights of the past year. In this episode we come together as a team to share our biggest challenges, learnings and insights from the past year, as well as the big chang…

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#20 Graeme Sait — How Soil Will Save The World 1:39:01

1+ y ago1:39:01

1:39:01

In this episode of our podcast, we're excited to welcome Graeme Sait, a leading expert in soil health and founder of Nutri-Tech Solutions. Graeme has dedicated his career to educating farmers and growers about the importance of nutrient-dense soil and the role it plays in sustainable agriculture. He'll be sharing his insights and expertise on every…

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Andrew Peterson and Chris Wall Join Forces! 1:24:01

1+ y ago1:24:01

1:24:01

This week on Withywindle we talk to author Andrew Peterson and TV producer Chris Wall about their collaboration on the new animated series of Peterson's "Wingfeather" books! You had a ton of great questions and we had a great time chatting with them! Be sure to check out episode one, available now at Angel.com and on Youtube! Of course, this episod…

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The Thanksgiving Minisode! 30:42

2y ago30:42

30:42

It's not a full episode, but this week we're bringing you a special Thanksgiving-theme Q&A, perfect for those holiday road trips, cooking sessions, or chore times! Happy thanksgiving from all of us at Withywindle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs…

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Ben Hatke Rides Again 1:30:07

2y ago1:30:07

1:30:07

The great Ben Hatke is back! That's right, the author of the Zita the Space Girl and Mighty Jack books joins us to discuss what he is he's working on now; whether his opinion on Cheetos has changed; and all kinds of things related to graphic novels, illustrations, and storytelling. Plus we have story time, snack time, riddle time, and lazy words! H…

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The Unusual Episode with the Surprise Guest 1:24:18

2y ago1:24:18

1:24:18

We admit it, this is an unusual one. We have a surprise guest (it's a surprise even to him!) . . . we have a bizarre and hilarious story . . .and then there's the nonsense, of course! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers …

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#19 Fred Schebesta — ‘The Crypto King’ on Building a Global Empire 1:22:46

2y ago1:22:46

1:22:46

In this episode we talk to one of Australia’s most respected entrepreneurs, The Crypto King, Fred Schebesta. At just 26 years of age Fred co-founded Finder – Australia's leading comparison website and a global fintech – now worth over half a billion dollars. Fred has a passion for helping people reach their ultimate success having published a numbe…

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Vesper Stamper Illustrates Her Point 1:42:32

2y ago1:42:32

1:42:32

Vesper Stamper is an illustrator and writer who has a new book out now, and this week she is also a special guest on this silly podcast. What a month for her. Of course this episode also features plenty of great nonsense, too with all the usual segments. enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge…

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Pam Munoz Ryan Says Hello 1:30:54

2y ago1:30:54

1:30:54

This week's guest, Pam Munoz Ryan, is the author of books like Echo, Esperanza Rising, and Solimar, and we're so excited that she was willing to add "guest on Withywindle" to her biography. And, of course, we also have all the usual segments, so click that play button and get ready for plenty of nonsense! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Down the Rabbit Trails with Jonny Jimison 1:16:59

2y ago1:16:59

1:16:59

Jonny Jimison is an illustrator known for his graphic novels, The Dragon Lord Saga, but this week he can officially be known as special guest on Withywindle! Plus, we've got all the usual stuff (including another fake a read). So buckle up. This one's full of nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public ep…

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#18 Mason Taylor — The Taoist Philosophy of Entrepreneurship 1:27:11

2y ago1:27:11

1:27:11

In this episode of DOP we get the download from the meme lord himself, Mason Taylor, founder of SuperFeast. From humble beginnings in his mum’s garage, SuperFeast has grown into Australia’s leading supplier of Di Dao tonic herbs and mushrooms. Mason’s attitude to business and life is based in the Taoist philosophy which has shaped Chinese life for …

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Alan Gratz Forms an Alliance with Withywindle 1:37:15

2y ago1:37:15

1:37:15

This week's guest, Alan Gratz, is the New York Times bestselling author of seventeen novels for young readers, including Ground Zero, Refugee, Allies,Grenade, Prisoner B-3087, Projekt 1065, and Ban This Book. As always, this episode also features snacks, lazy words, riddles, and more nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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