Best Carrie Fountain Podcasts (2024)

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Amber Tamblyn Reads Didi Jackson 31:21

43m ago31:21

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Amber Tamblyn joins Kevin Young to read “The Dahlias,” by Didi Jackson, and her own poem “This Living.” Tamblyn, a writer, director, and actor, is the creator of the newsletter “Listening in the Dark” and the editor of an anthology of the same title.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

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The DOCTORS' Guide to REVOLUTIONARY Healing with Stem Cells 1:12:55

2h ago1:12:55

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Can stem cells truly transform lives? In this alt health podcast episode, we dive into stem cells with Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, a renowned expert in the field. Together, we explore the fascinating world of stem cell therapy, highlighting key differences between U.S. regulations and the pure, effective treatments available at ReHealth in Cancun. Dr. Gon…

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Tribute to Prolific film and tv star Kenneth Cope - In Conversation About Corrie, Carry Ons, Randall and Hopkirk Deceased, That Was The Week That Was and much more 52:03

5d ago52:03

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Sadly we've lost another tv and film great. Kenneth Cope has died at the age of 93. And here we have an interview he did with Ashley a few years ago. Much of this has never been broadcast before. Ken talks about being one of the early st…

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In Tribute to The Legendary actor, writer and journalist Brian Trueman (Chorlton and the Wheelies, Jamie and the Magic Torch, Dangermouse, Cockleshell Bay etc) - A never before broadcast interview with ... 1:07:06

12d ago1:07:06

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We're sad to hear the news that Brian Trueman has died at the aged of 92. Brian provided the soundtrack to so many characters of our childhoods, whether as a writer or actor. His work with Cosgrove Hall Films included Chorlton and the Wh…

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ROCK - drama by Tim Fountain..... in tribute to the veteran actor Bette Bourne. He plays the notorious Hollywood agent Henry Wilson who manufactured Rock Hudson. Distinct Nostalgia producer MIM won a BBC ... 48:28

20d ago48:28

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A special re-issuing of Rock, by Tim Fountain in tribute to the veteran actor Bette Bourne who has died at the age of 84. An excellent performance in this drama produced by DN producers' Made in Manchester as Bette plays Henry Wilson, Ho…

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Unlocking Mental Resilience: Insights from a former NBA Sport Psychiatrist 52:59

1M ago52:59

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Ever wondered how NBA stars like LeBron James maintain their mental sharpness under pressure? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Choulet, a former NBA team’s Sport Psychiatrist and mental health expert. This episode offers a deep dive into the mental challenges athletes face, from the intense scrutiny of professional sports to the use of innovative tr…

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A Chat with Mr Roy who was Basil Brush's sidekick in the early to mid 70s. But will Basil surprise his old TV partner? 1:03:59

1M ago1:03:59

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Ashley's catching up with Roy North who was the actor who became Basil Brush's sidekick in the early to mid 70s on The Basil Brush Show. The show hosted by the wily old fox lasted from the late 60s til the early 80s and became a favourit…

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A real celebration of all things Zippy and George from Rainbow with Ronnie Le Drew, Zippy. George and a special guest appearance! 1:57:56

2M ago1:57:56

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We’ve been planning this for a while - and here they are by popular demand. Ronnie Le Drew with Zippy and George from the legendary kids tv series Rainbow. Ronnie chats to Ashley about the early years of Rainbow which started in 1972, ho…

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Valzhyna Mort Reads Victoria Amelina and Wisława Szymborska 43:31

2M ago43:31

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Valzhyna Mort joins Kevin Young to read “Testimonies” by Victoria Amelina, which Mort translated from the Ukrainian, and “Map,” by Wisława Szymborska, which was translated, from the Polish, by Clare Cavanagh. Mort’s collection “Music for the Dead and Resurrected” won the 2021 International Griffin Poetry Prize and the 2022 UNT Rilke Prize. Her othe…

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Raymond Antrobus Reads John Lee Clark 39:41

3M ago39:41

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Raymond Antrobus joins Kevin Young to read “A Protactile Version of ‘Tintern Abbey,’ ” by John Lee Clark, and his own poem “Signs, Music.” Antrobus has received the Rathbones Folio Prize, the Ted Hughes Award from the Poetry Society, the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award, the Lucille Clifton Legacy Award, and a Somerset Maugham Award, amo…

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Amy Woolard Reads Charles Wright 37:45

4M ago37:45

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Amy Woolard joins Kevin Young to read “Via Negativa,” by Charles Wright, and her own poem “Late Shift.” Woolard, whose debut poetry collection, “Neck of the Woods,” won the 2018 Alice James Award from Alice James Books. She is the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Vermont Studio Center, and the Breadloaf Writers…

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We meet prolific TV actor George Layton - Doctor in the House, It Aint Half Hot Mum, The Likely Lads, Dr Who, Z Cars, Minder - and More! 54:48

4M ago54:48

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message George Layton is prolific - he's done the lot - and he's still working in his early 80s. Both an actor and screenwriter, his career stretches from the early 50s and Children's Hour and working with Violet Carson (who played Ena Sharples …

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Special Feature: Major Jackson reads Clint Smith on The Slowdown 7:30

5M ago7:30

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We have a special episode to share with you today of the daily poetry podcast, “The Slowdown.” “The Slowdown” offers a poem and a moment of reflection in short episodes, each weekday. In this episode, host Major Jackson, reads “Chaos Theory” by Clint Smith. Major writes… “Occasionally, I try to follow the series of decisions that led me to this pre…

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José Antonio Rodríguez Reads Naomi Shihab Nye 29:03

5M ago29:03

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José Antonio Rodríguez joins Kevin Young to read “[World of the future, we thirsted](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/07/29/world-of-the-future-we-thirsted),” by Naomi Shihab Nye, and his own poem “[Tender](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/22/tender).” Rodríguez is a poet, memoirist, and translator whose honors include a Bob Bus…

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A Life in Television: An Exclusive Interview with Former LWT, ITV, Channel 4 & BBC boss Michael Grade 1:05:10

5M ago1:05:10

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A very special interview here with Lord Grade (Michael Grade) whose fingerprints are all over British TV - from the days when his uncle Lew ran ATV to his own stewardship of LWT, BBC, Channel 4 and Later ITV again. Michael has launched (…

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Little House on the Prairie at 50 - Karen Grassle talks to Ashley about family life on the farm 43:15

5M ago43:15

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Karen Grassle who played Caroline celebrates 50 years since the launch in 1974 of Little House on The Prairie. The then new show from America would pull in huge audiences all around the world including in the UK where it had a prime time…

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Love it or Loathe It, Why Don't You!? was part of all our childhoods. Ashley meets up with Phil Noble from the Liverpool gang 1:04:43

6M ago1:04:43

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Why Don't You?! played to millions of kids in the school holidays on BBC1. It began in 1973 and lasted until 1995, meaning the show touched several generations over nearly a quarter of a century. Among the presenters Ant from Ant and Dec…

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Ada Limón Reads Carrie Fountain 44:01

6M ago44:01

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Ada Limón joins Kevin Young to read “You Belong to The World,” by Carrie Fountain, and her own poem “Hell or High Water.” Limón is the current United States Poet Laureate and the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship. She’s the author of six books—including “The Carrying,” which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for poetry—and the e…

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Donika Kelly Reads Mary Oliver 42:35

7M ago42:35

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Donika Kelly joins Kevin Young to read “One Hundred White-Sided Dolphins on a Summer Day,” by Mary Oliver, and her own poem “Sixteen Center.” Kelly is the author of two poetry collections, and the recipient of an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, a Cave Canem Poetry Prize, a Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, and a Kate Tufts Discovery Award. A founding member …

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A real 70s Kids TV Exclusive as we meet the voice behind The Flumps 29:30

7M ago29:30

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message She was the voice behind one of the most well loved kids series of the 70s. Gay Soper was the person who brought to life the world of The Flumps. Pootle, Perkin, Posie, Ma and Pa Flump and Grandpa Flump all became real characters thanks …

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On the Inside: We meet the legendary Val Lehman who played the iconic Bea Smith - one of the original stars of the cult Aussie Drama Prisoner Cell Block H 45:40

7M ago45:40

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A special interview and another real treat here for all fans of cult Australian drama series Prisoner Cell Block H. The show first aired twice a week down under in 1979 and quickly began pulling in huge figures. The big star from the sta…

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TV Icons Behind the Scenes - At Home With Legendary British TV Director Royston Mayoh - Part Two 55:33

8M ago55:33

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Royston Mayoh was - and by reputation remains - one of the biggest names in British TV production. A writer and prolific director, Royston was involved with a plethora of top shows - This is Your Life, Opportunity Knocks, Tommy Cooper, L…

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Richie Hofmann Reads Henri Cole 41:39

8M ago41:39

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Richie Hofmann joins Kevin Young to read “Twilight” by Henri Cole, and his own poem “French Novel” Hofmann is the author of two collections of poetry and the recipient of a Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation and a Wallace Stegner Fellowship from Stanford University.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

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TV Icons Behind the Scenes - At Home With Legendary British TV Director Royston Mayoh - Part One 1:13:45

8M ago1:13:45

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Royston Mayoh was - and by reputation remains - one of the biggest names in British TV production. A writer and prolific director, Royston was involved with a plethora of top shows - This is Your Life, Opportunity Knocks, Tommy Cooper, L…

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On the Inside: We meet Collette Mann who played Doreen - one of the original stars of the iconic Aussie Drama Prisoner Cell Block H 55:25

9M ago55:25

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A special interview and a real treat here for all fans of iconic Australian drama series Prisoner Cell Block H. The show first aired twice a week down under in 1979 and quickly began pulling in huge figures. One of the early stars was Co…

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New Year Week Exclusive as We Meet Worzel Gummidge's little friend John from the Legendary ITV series 1:08:36

9M ago1:08:36

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It was a legendary series and a character which Jon Pertwee made his own. Worzel Gummidge was loved by a generation of kids (and adults) in the late 70s and early 80s - and here we meet Jeremy Austin who played John - one of Worzel's lit…

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An Original 20 Minute Thriller for New Year’s Eve - You Had Me At Hello! by David Payne 18:52

9M ago18:52

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message You Had At Me Hello! by David Payne On an evening shift in her deadly dull call centre job, Natalie connects with a caller who turns her life upside down. Cast: Natalie: Sarah Sinnott Jane: Gerry Johnson. Sound Editor: John Fryett Produc…

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Back to Shelley: Belinda Sinclair remembers playing Fran in the hit 70s/80s ITV sitcom 48:53

9M ago48:53

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message He was everyone’s loveable layabout. Shelley played by Hywell Bennett was huge, pulling in massive viewing figures in the 70s and 80s. Very much of its time, when unemployment soared in the early years of Thatcher’s government, Shelley (…

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Remembering a Sitcom Icon: The Life and Death of 60s, 70s and 80s TV heart-throb Barry Evans 1:24:09

9M ago1:24:09

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Barry Evans was a huge star in the 60s, 70s and 80s. One of the heart-throbs of his day, he was recognisable to millions for his roles in several big ITV sitcoms like Doctor in the House and later as the teacher Mr Brown in the London We…

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A star studded series of shows Coming Soon from Distinct Nostalgia 5:01

9M ago5:01

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A preview of some of the interviews and reunions lined up on Distinct Nostalgia for Christmas, New Year and early 2024. All this plus new comedy, new drama and the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz ...all back by popular demand. …

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ORIGINAL NEW COMEDY: Florrie and Dotty Sitcom Special - Re-inventing Christmas 11:34

9M ago11:34

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Christmas Sitcom Special: 'Re-inventing Christmas' The girls are preparing for Christmas and ponder what would happen if Jesus was born in the UK today, while side-swiping at modern inventions that they see as old hat. Lindsay Eavis as F…

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Bianca Stone Reads Franz Wright 43:07

10M ago43:07

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Bianca Stone joins Kevin Young to read “Learning to Read,” by Franz Wright, and her own poem “What’s Poetry Like?” Stone has published several books of poetry and poetry comics, including, most recently, “What Is Otherwise Infinite.” She runs the Ruth Stone House in Vermont, hosts the podcast “Ode & Psyche,” and serves as Editor at Large for Iteran…

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ORIGINAL NEW COMEDY - New Series: Florrie and Dotty are back - Episode 3: Buckets of Dates 6:38

11M ago6:38

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message New Series - Florrie and Dotty The girls are back, giving it large in 2023. They side-swipe at anything from cancel culture to cat-calling, dating to dancing and bungee-exercise to burlesque - and they don't hold back. Written by Janice …

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ORIGINAL NEW COMEDY - New Series: Florrie and Dotty are back - Episode 2: Cancel and Continue 5:56

11M ago5:56

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message New Series - Florrie and Dotty The girls are back, giving it large in 2023. They side-swipe at anything from cancel culture to cat-calling, dating to dancing and bungee-exercise to burlesque - and they don't hold back. Written by Janice …

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ORIGINAL NEW COMEDY - New Series: Florrie and Dotty are back - Episode 1: Delusion 7:08

11M ago7:08

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message New Series - Florrie and Dotty The girls are back, giving it large in 2023. They side-swipe at anything from cancel culture to cat-calling, dating to dancing and bungee-exercise to burlesque - and they don't hold back. Written by Janice …

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Evie Shockley Reads Rita Dove 39:40

12M ago39:40

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Evie Shockley joins Kevin Young to read “Hattie McDaniel Arrives at the Coconut Grove,” by Rita Dove, and her own poem “the blessings.” Shockley is the author of six poetry collections and the Zora Neale Hurston Distinguished Professor of English at Rutgers University. Her honors include the 2023 Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of Am…

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 6 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, comedian Sam Serrano and comedian and actor Josh Pugh 51:56

12M ago51:56

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Welcome to Episode Six (and the final episode in this series) of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every mem…

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Celebrating British Icons: In Memory of Legendary Film and TV Actor David McCallum who has died at the age of 90 - an exclusive never before heard interview with the man himself talking about his life ... 50:17

1y ago50:17

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message With the news of David McCallum's death at the age of 90, we're playing out an exclusive never before heard interview with the man himself. Iain Mackness spoke to David during the pandemic a few years ago. It's a wide ranging chat in whi…

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 5 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, Multi Gold winning Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and ... 45:08

1y ago45:08

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Welcome to Episode Five of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a…

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