Best Edge Fitness And Combat Arts Podcasts (2024)

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Rewind Episode | She / Her / DAD | Tessa White on Trans Fatherhood 53:03

14d ago53:03

53:03

This "Rewind" episode doubles as our Father's Day 2024 episode! The guys chat about what an ideal Father's Day would look like, play a fun quiz game, and then throw back to the 2022 interview with trans dad Tessa White who shares candidly about her unique journey of trans fatherhood. Tessa opens up about her family's dynamics, the challenges she fa…

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U Mad Bro? | Men's Coach Sean Hotchkiss on Anger, Trauma, and Healing 49:00

28d ago49:00

49:00

According to Men's Coach and Somatic Practitioner Sean Hotchkiss, everyone carries traumatic experiences with them from when they were young. These can be major emotional traumas like the divorce of your parents, or they can be micro traumas... but when they are left unresolved, they can shape who we are as adults (and parents), how we navigate lif…

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Mother's Day Special 2024! 32:48

2M ago32:48

32:48

It's Mother's Day 2024, and we dedicate this episode to ALL the moms—the real superheroes who make our families run like well-oiled machines with their dedication, selflessness, and boundless love. Marc and Adam wager guesses on what would make for an ideal Mother's Day for their wives (and then hear directly from their wives about how accurate the…

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Rewind Episode | The Today Show's Craig Melvin on Fatherhood, Parenting 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

In July 2021, Dateline NBC reporter and Today Show personality Craig Melvin joined us to talk fatherhood. He shared candidly about the process of writing his book Pops: Learning To Be A Son And A Father, including stepping out of his comfort zone to conduct a number of interviews with his own dad. Craig reflected on his childhood, his relationship …

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Breathe, Feel, Then Move | Ryan Cooper on Fitness, Breathing, Combating The Dad Bod 44:34

2M ago44:34

44:34

Dads, raise your hand if becoming a parent resulted in falling out of healthy routines like exercise and mindful eating? Yeah, same here. And it's only natural... when there's a new baby in the picture your priorities immediately shift to your partner, the baby's well-being... and your own survival. But months (or years) later, it can be very intim…

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Rewind Episode | Matt Gourley on Being a New Dad, Finding Balance 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

Episode 59 originally aired in February, 2020. Becoming a new parent can be a special kind of mayhem. Add a global pandemic into the mix, and the chaos of the first few months are elevated to a new level. But depending on your situation, those challenges may be coupled with opportunity. In Episode 59, podcaster, producer, actor, and all around crea…

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Many Ways To Say I Love You | Dr. Francois Clemmons on Cosmic Fatherhood + Fred Rogers 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

For those of us who grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers taught us many lessons via his cast of characters in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe; the most prominent of which is that there are many ways to express your love and appreciation for someone. One member of that cast in particular, Dr. Francois Clemmons ("Officer Clemmon…

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Boredom Is The Birth of Art | Author Brady Smith on Parenting, Skateboarding, Kids' Books 49:23

4M ago49:23

49:23

What do bugs, sandwiches, skateboarding, comics, Saved By The Bell, mural painting, a chicken coop... and DADHOOD all have in common? Well, they have author and artist Brady Smith in common. (Duh.) Brady returns to the podcast to chat about many of the seemingly random things listed above... but most of all, how much he and his wife Tiffani Thiesse…

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Rewind Episode | Danny Tamberelli on Nickelodeon, Nostalgia, Fatherhood 31:00

4M ago31:00

31:00

A Day-Glo orange splatter of paint. A geyser of green slime. A seductive forearm tattoo named Petunia. If this doesn't conjure up some serious nostalgia, you either weren't a kid in the 90s, or your mom banned you from watching Nickelodeon. We invited Nick veteran and new dad Danny Tamberelli to the podcast to chat about growing up in the spotlight…

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What Is a "Lead Dad" ...And Could I Be One? | Paul Sullivan on Fatherhood 43:20

5M ago43:20

43:20

When you hear the phrase "Lead Dad," what does it make you think? A "stay at home" dad? A dad who prides himself on being the more involved parent? To Paul Sullivan, Founder of The Company of Dads, being a "Lead Dad" is much different... and many of us naturally fall into the category. Hear Paul discuss The Company of Dads' mission to inspire more …

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Parenting Podcast Collab | Margaret Ables + Amy Wilson of What Fresh Hell 59:12

5M ago59:12

59:12

What fresh hell is this episode all about? Well, it's a collaboration with our new friends Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, hosts of the popular momhood podcast What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood. The four parenting podcasters waste no time digging into why there are so many more motherhood podcasts than fatherhood podcasts, the valu…

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An Actor's Guide to Thriving in Single Parenthood | George Basil on Fatherhood, Raising a Teenager 53:35

6M ago53:35

53:35

Being a single parent may result from an unplanned pregnancy, the relationship between two partners evolving or ending, or a purposeful decision. No matter the reason, it's fair to assert that single parents will navigate some unique challenges when raising a kid. George Basil (HBO's Crashing, Netflix's Flaked) joins us to reflect on raising his te…

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Navigating Life's Uncharted Skies with Jason O. Harris 43:07

6M ago43:07

43:07

Join us on this transformative journey with Jason O. Harris, where we unravel the intricate layers that contribute to personal and professional success. Jason, a seasoned commercial and US Air Force pilot, delves into his past experiences, highlighting how critical moments from our upbringing to our careers shape our approach to change and success.…

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The Best of 2023 | Adam & Marc's Top 3 Clips 53:04

6M ago53:04

53:04

2023 has come to and end and Adam & Marc reflect on the guests, topics, and great conversations from the past year. The guys each present their Top 3 clips from the various episodes, and Marc closes out the episode with an utterly explicit edition of "So That's a Thing Now." The guys open Episode 95 of Modern Dadhood by catching up briefly on healt…

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Embracing Life's Prickly Edges 43:45

6M ago43:45

43:45

Unlock the secrets of thriving in the face of change with the guidance of Amy C. Horner, an executive and CPA whose innovative approach will change your perspective on personal and professional transitions. Our conversation with Amy unravels the art of "Hugging the Porcupine," a strategy for embracing the prickly edges of change without getting hur…

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Leading from Self with Nitya Shekar 40:30

7M ago40:30

40:30

Join us on a compelling journey with leadership expert Nitya Shekar as we challenge conventional wisdom and redefine leadership. Nitya, a New York City-based professional with an eclectic background in law, executive coaching, and neuroscience research, adds an interesting dimension to our discussion with her insights on shaping values-driven compa…

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Saint Nick Sets The Record Straight | A Chat With Santa Claus 31:09

7M ago31:09

31:09

In our holiday 2023 episode, we landed an interview with Father Christmas himself, Santa Claus. This episode is designed for parents and kids to enjoy together, as we ask Santa some hard-hitting questions which are on the minds of children around the world... and Santa delivers! Happy Holidays from our families to yours. We are grateful for you! Ep…

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From Chaos to Harmony: Understanding and Navigating Conflicts 43:32

7M ago43:32

43:32

Are you ready to turn your conflicts into stepping stones to success? This episode brings you deep into the intricacies of conflict, power dynamics, and transformation. We, your hosts, Kat Koppett and John Register, are on a mission to equip you with the tools you need to navigate conflict and emerge victorious. Unpacking the nature of conflict, we…

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Activating Voice and Presence with Kimberly Mohne-Hill 54:48

8M ago54:48

54:48

In a world where our voice is our most powerful tool, we sat down with Kimberly Mohne-Hill - a revered dialect coach, voice coach, and professor of voice and acting at Santa Clara University - to unravel the intricacies of our vocal cords. Kimberly's decades of experience have seen her master the art of voice and speech, a journey she so generously…

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Reviving Empathy Through Images of Real Leadership | Photographer Pete Souza on Empathy, Dignity, Fatherhood 48:11

8M ago48:11

48:11

There are certain qualities, like leadership, empathy, kindness, respect, and compassion, that we all aspire for our children to embody as they grow. In this episode, Adam and Marc get a bit deep with Pulitzer Prize winner and Official White House photographer for two presidential terms, Pete Souza, who had the remarkable opportunity to capture the…

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Melissa Cohen: Fashioning a Fulfilling Life 46:02

8M ago46:02

46:02

How does a fashion industry titan navigate the seismic shifts brought on by a global pandemic? What happens when she decides to reinvent herself amidst the chaos and uncertainty? Join us as we explore these pressing questions and more with our guest, Melissa Cohen. A fashion maven consultant and founding member of Chief, Melissa has journeyed from …

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Dr. Teresa Larson: The Power of Accepting Help 56:29

8M ago56:29

56:29

When John, a two-time Paralympic athlete and a combat army veteran, found himself struggling on a hike, he turned to Dr. Teresa Larson for help. The journey they embarked on, navigating the path of accepting help and embracing change, forms an inspiring and heartwarming narrative that we share in Episode 13 of the Performance Shift podcast. Dr. Lar…

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Encouraging Independence and Personal Responsibility in Our Kids | Bunthol Kim on Teenage Fatherhood 38:54

9M ago38:54

38:54

Is there a "right" way to reach our children to be independent and self-reliant? If we always do everything for them, they may never learn to own their responsibilities. But it can be emotionally trying (and short-term inconvenient) to allow them to fail and learn from their mistakes. B Kim joins us to discuss his family's approach to instilling a …

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Episode 12: John and Kat on Stories We Tell Ourselves 54:03

9M ago54:03

54:03

In Episode 12, John and Kat unlock the power of storytelling for personal change and leadership. We explore the role of narratives in navigating change phases, delve into leadership, vulnerability, and grit dynamics, and discover the impact of positive narratives on personal growth. You'll be intrigued by our discussion on how these self-created st…

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The Art of Explaining Farewells | Mortician Victor M. Sweeney on Fatherhood, Death, Balance 48:30

9M ago48:30

48:30

There are a million idioms about death: It's "the only certainty in life." It's "the end of the road." It's "the great equalizer." But even as adults, death can be impossibly difficult to understand and process, let alone to know the best way to explain death to our kids. Mortician Victor M. Sweeney joins the conversation to share his wisdom on how…

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Episode 11: Kristen VanGinhoven - Arts, Activism and Actualization 54:03

10M ago54:03

54:03

Kristen van Ginhoven is a leader, theatre director, arts educator, change-maker and social entrepreneur who works at the intersection of arts and activism. Since 2010, Kristen has been the co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of WAM, a theater company that creates theatre for gender equity and has a vision of theatre as philanthropy. Join us …

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Back to School, Back to Pod | Scott Mazuzan on Fatherhood + Parenting 37:42

10M ago37:42

37:42

The guys make a formal apology for ghosting listeners for a short late-Summer stretch before talking "back to school" season with friend and dad of two, Scott Mazuzan. Episode 90 of Modern Dadhood starts with a rapid-fire catch up between Adam and Marc in which they each share several quick life updates in just a few words with no additional contex…

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Episode 10: John and Kat - Noticing Together 43:58

11M ago43:58

43:58

For the 10th episode (double digits!) John and Kat unpack the common themes they are noticing as they engage with clients from the high-tech world, to start-ups to non-profits. We discuss the difference between change that is chosen and change that is thrust upon us, the percentage of people who follow through on John's challenge , the power of acc…

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Catherine Hover: Catalyzing Community 51:03

11M ago51:03

51:03

The creator of Palette, a social destination dedicated to supporting women in career and in life, joins us to talk about creating the community you most need, the power of mutual support, and how to get unstuck. Palette has quickly become a sought after haven for 250+ remote workers, solo entrepreneurs and working mothers who need a safe space, but…

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The Unattainable Myth of Work-Life Balance | Young Han on Fatherhood, Business, Happiness 46:47

12M ago46:47

46:47

"Work-Life Balance" is a buzzworthy phrase that has taken on new meaning since 2020. And it's a funny one, because it essentially divides your time into two camps: Work... and everything else. As parents, we all strive to set boundaries such that when we're NOT working, we can be present with our family or rediscover our sense of self... but it's r…

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Understanding Our Digital Footprint | Marc Groman on Online Privacy for Kids 46:41

12M ago46:41

46:41

One of the most important things we must drive home to our children before putting a device in their hand, according to Privacy Professional Marc Groman, is that what they share on the internet should be treated as public and permanent... even if they only intend for one person to see it. Groman, who served in the Obama administration as chair of t…

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Dion Flynn: Truth and Comedy 1:03:56

1y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Cited by Oprah Magazine as "one of our favorite creative thinkers," Dion Flynn is a comedy writer, speaker, U.S. Army veteran and Founder of The Improvisor’s Mindset a corporate training and consulting firm. On TV he's best known for playing Barack Obama (and 15 other characters) in over 100 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Yo…

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Patty Cisneros Prevo: Tenacious! 33:23

1y ago33:23

33:23

Join Kat and John for a conversation with Paralympian and DEI professional Patty Cisneros Prevo who is transforming children's literature and by extension our views of ourselves and our world. In 2019, Patty received the Lee & Low Books New Voices Award Honor for Tenacious: Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes. Tenacious highlights 15 dis…

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Raising Privacy-Conscious Kids in the Digital Age | Marc Groman on Fatherhood and Privacy 50:47

1y ago50:47

50:47

We've all heard (or experienced) the horror stories around cyber bullying, the consequences of sexting, or kids accidentally blowing through thousands of dollars on a popular video game. And as dads, contemplating how (and when) to grant our kids access to certain types of technology can be overwhelming. But even beyond which social media accounts …

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Sylvia Hoffman: Reaching for the Impossible 58:09

1y ago58:09

58:09

Sylvia Hoffman is not only a 2022 Olympic Bronze Medalist. She is also an engineer, a national, international and Olympic record holder, an undefeated national champion, and a keynote speaker. Join John, Kat and Sylvia for an exploration of: the mindset it takes to tackle "impossible" goals, how to embrace opportunity, even when it is unexpected or…

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The Funny Side of Fatherhood | Comedian Dustin Nickerson on Fatherhood, Comedy, and Work Ethic 36:58

1y ago36:58

36:58

It was never all that easy to predict the future, but it always felt like there were at least a few things you could rely on. However, these days, the fate of even some of the more historically steadfast institutions is murky at best: for example, the notion of attending college to get a degree so you can venture out on the path to your career. Wha…

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John Register: Hurdling Adversity 1:11:25

1y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

In this episode, John shares the details of his amazing personal journey and how he has mined it to create his five-step "Hurdling Adversity" framework: Rebuild, Redefine, Release, Rebirth and Resolve. He'll share stories of navigating mind-boggling change from his time in military service, training for the Olympics and competing in the Paralympics…

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Mother's Day 2023 | Revisiting The Mom Takeover 52:16

1y ago52:16

52:16

We love and respect all the mothers all year 'round... and can't think of a better day than Mother's Day to turn the show over to our wives to let them catch up about "modern momhood." This episode features the "Mom Takeover" by Sarah Flaherty and Jamie Checket, originally shared in June of 2021. With little instruction and a batch of questions and…

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Carrie Abbott: Faith and Frittles! 43:58

1y ago43:58

43:58

In this delicious episode, John and Kat chat with candy-maker and entrepreneur and super optimist, Carrie Abbott, as she shares her journey navigating a series of life and business hurdles with optimism and faith. We discuss: How accepting unexpected offers grew into a new opportunities How daring to be obvious can lead to the most creative ideas T…

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Garrett Reisman Goes Above and Beyond! 52:07

1y ago52:07

52:07

Garrett Reisman, Astronaut and Professor of Astronautical Engineering knows what he is talking about when he discusses embracing risk-taking, celebrating failure (even big flashy, public failure) and surprising even ourselves with what we can achieve. Join John and Kat for this truly "out of this world" conversation with Performance Shift's officia…

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An "Epical" Orlando Vacation | Universal Orlando Resort 2023 42:51

1y ago42:51

42:51

Adam and his 9-year-old daughter Summer share about their epic family vacation to Orlando which included several days at Universal Orlando Resort, and their once-in-a-lifetime invitation to join hosts David and Kari on the Discover Universal podcast. Episode 85 of Modern Dadhood, a "bonus episode," opens with a chat about April vacation. Marc share…

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Episode 2: Success and Sabotage 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

In this episode, John shares how he employed Kat's counter-intuitive "Sabotage" game, taught to her by the great Sivasailam Thiagarajan (Thiagi), to turn around the U.S. Olympic bobsled team. And we demonstrate how you can use the game yourself to uncover hidden opportunities to get out of your own way. Kat also walks us through the 6 core improv s…

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Episode 1: Meet John and Kat! 29:55

1y ago29:55

29:55

Are you ready to master the art of successfully navigating change? Welcome to "Performance Shift," the live-stream podcast exploring the strategies and mindsets behind top-performing individuals and teams and how they artfully manage life's twists and turns. In this week's inaugural episode, our hosts will share how they learned to appreciate the s…

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Being Cool With Not Being Cool Anymore | Chris Gethard on Fatherhood, Being Lame 39:33

1y ago39:33

39:33

[This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation] In "The Lonely Dad Conversations," comedian Chris Gethard interviews a dozen dads to explore commonalities between their fatherhood journeys. What he finds, is that, plain and simple, when we become dads, we turn pretty lame. That's not to say that becoming a parent isn't an amazing, powerful, and positive …

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The Brick Wall That Is Fatherhood | Chris Gethard on Loneliness, Connection, Parenting 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

40:51

Most new-dads-to-be do the obligatory preparation: You look through the couple of "survival guide" style books gifted to you by a friend. Watch YouTube videos on swaddling techniques. Read up on tips for potty training. Buy a new coffee maker to elevate your caffeine game. And ready your mind for the impending insanity of parenthood. But somehow, d…

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Raising Digital Natives | Tom Adjemian on Screen Time, Privacy, Fatherhood 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

40:57

Remember AOL Instant Messenger? ICQ? Friendster? Do you recall the excitement and curiosity of exploring these platforms and connecting with new people? The internet was new, and our parents were either learning it alongside us... or maybe not interested in it at all. Either way, for many of us, our parents were not closely monitoring our explorati…

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Interabled Parents-To-Be | Shane Burcaw on In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Fatherhood 41:30

1+ y ago41:30

41:30

You know that feeling when you really want to be a dad but you've been in a powered wheelchair since you were two years old and you aren't sure if your balls can produce enough viable sperm that you and your partner can conceive so you do some testing and find out that the doctors aren't certain either which means that you can totally TRY but you'r…

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IVF, Disability, and the Road to Fatherhood | Shane Burcaw on IVF Testing, Interabled Parenting 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

Shane Burcaw wants to be a dad. He and his wife Hannah Aylward make no secret of their desire to become parents as they share some of the most private aspects of their unique interabled life together in weekly videos and podcast episodes on their YouTube channel Squirmy and Grubs. But will their ability to have biological kids be thwarted by Spinal…

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The 2023 "New Years" Episode 33:26

1+ y ago33:26

33:26

January 2023 marks the third birthday of Modern Dadhood. And at 79 episodes in, we've had some remarkable conversations with dads of all walks of life. In line with our mission, we've gained plenty of new perspective on what it means to be a father... but the learning and laughs don't stop here! In the "New Years" episode, we ponder new topics to c…

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Normalizing Autism One Kid at a Time | Joe Mandravelis on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fatherhood 41:03

1+ y ago41:03

41:03

Joe Mandravelis was about to become a dad to twins when he and his wife learned their two year old daughter had Autism Spectrum Disorder. What they also learned, was having one child with autism means any other children you have are 20 times more likely to be on the spectrum. Joe joins Modern Dadhood to discuss the joys, challenges, and general ins…

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