Best Martin Gore Podcasts (2026)

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#98 - Chris Clarke 1:18:16

2M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Crafting Believability: The Art of Animatronics with Chris Clarke In this episode of 'Battles with Bits of Rubber,' Chris discusses his journey and experiences in the world of animatronics. He recounts various projects, including building the horse animatronic for 'Warhorse' and the massive head for 'Wicked.' Chris emphasises the importance of blen…

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#97 - Richard Martin 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Richard Martin is a multi-skilled and astute operator. He combines creative flair with a very sound approach to business, problem-solving and meeting deadlines. Often, as creative people, we love to dig deep into the joyful processes of making stuff, but often we lack the capacity to insist on sufficient time, money and space to allow that to happe…

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Update time - aka Where have you been? 3:57

3M ago3:57

3:57

Hey nostalgia fans! It's been a minute hasn't it... Genevieve stops by to explain why Celebrity Catch Up has been on a bit of an extended hiatus this year - and when it will return. Stay tuned! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (a…

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Post Mortem: An Interview with Sam Walker on The Seed (2022) 22:13

3M ago22:13

22:13

Writer and director Sam Walker joins E.L. King to talk about THE SEED (2022) — a twisted blend of body horror, sci-fi, gore, and dark comedy. What begins as a girls’ trip in the Mojave Desert quickly spirals into cosmic terror, alien erotica, and mind-bending madness. The film premiered at Beyond Fest in 2021 and is Walker's first full-length featu…

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Post Mortem: An Interview with Martin Melnick on Lilly Lives Alone (2025) 17:50

4M ago17:50

17:50

Writer and director Martin Melnick sits down with E.L. King to unpack LILLY LIVES ALONE (2025) — a harrowing descent fueled by addiction, paranoia, and the ghosts of generational trauma, while grief and guilt blur into waking nightmares driven by a deliciously unreliable narrator.

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#96 - Brian Best 2:53:56

10M ago2:53:56

2:53:56

Mastering Digital and Practical Prosthetics with Brian Best In this episode of 'Battles with Bits of Rubber,' we delve into the intricate world of prosthetics mould-making with the talented Brian Best. Join us as we explore Brian's transition from traditional mould-making to mastering ZBrush, discussing the nuances and challenges faced along the wa…

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Nick Park - aka Wallace and Gromit genius creator 53:44

11M ago53:44

53:44

**Season finale** Cracking! Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park joins Genevieve for a special Christmas episode to reminisce about the beginnings of his beloved characters. He talks about the 7-year-long journey it took to make A Grand Day Out, how Gromit originally had a voice and why he'll never make a new extended director's cut. He recalls com…

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Aled Jones - aka Walking in the Air to success | Christmas re-release 47:20

1y ago47:20

47:20

It's Christmas! What better way to celebrate than to listen again to Genevieve's chat with Aled Jones, the child voice of Christmas in the '80s. ===== Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to…

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#95 - The Prosthetics Event 2024 Debrief 1:03:01

1y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

This episode discusses our experience following the Prosthetics Event 2024 in Coventry. We mention our highlights, including networking, speaking to hundreds of people with our presentations, and a series of insightful discussions, which we hope you will find very helpful if you are a rubber monster freak like us. We chatted with Adrian Rigby, know…

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Pat Sharp - aka Fun House legend and DJ extraordinaire 49:58

1y ago49:58

49:58

Pat joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the whirlwind of fun and excitement that was the iconic kids' game show, Fun House. He chats about gunge, getting knocked over by Fun Karts, the pitfalls of working with children and of course the Fun House twins Melanie and Martina. He also explains how despite running for a decade, Fun House only took…

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Eddi Reader - aka The voice of Fairground Attraction 1:18:19

1+ y ago1:18:19

1:18:19

Eddi joins Genevieve to reminisce about her quick rise to fame after Fairground Attraction's debut number one hit Perfect. She talks about how she came to front the band, how she modelled her style on a French resistance fighter and the tempestous relationship that caused the band to be short lived. Eddi explains how she regained her confidence aft…

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Summer quickie - aka How could I forget?! 1:31

1+ y ago1:31

1:31

Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover a…

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Brentley Gore - aka California Dreams' Matt Garrison 1:11:22

1+ y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams. He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb. Brentley also discusses…

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#94 - Practical Pixels & Imprudent Imposters 52:49

1+ y ago52:49

52:49

This time around we discuss the technical aspects of 3D modelling and printing for practical work, especially in creating detailed prosthetics and animatronic components using software like CAD and ZBrush. We delve into teaching and learning new techniques, particularly the significance of hands-on experience in moulding and sculpting. Then we look…

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Valerie Landsburg - aka Fame legend Doris! 1:03:15

1+ y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Valerie joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the hit '80s TV show Fame. She talks about missing out on the original role of Doris in Alan Parker's Oscar-winning version, before landing the part on the small screen - and how the character's issues with body image reflected her own experience in real life. Valerie also chats about "Fame mania" t…

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Martin Kemp - aka Spandau Ballet's all-round entertainer and nice bloke 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

43:23

Martin joins Genevieve to reminisce about the heady days of Spandau Ballet when the band was one of the biggest in the world during the 1980s. He chats about being banned by the BBC, his disasterous first meeting with David Bowie and reveals why he doesn't actually play on one the band's biggest hits, True. Martin also explains why he had mentally …

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Season 7 teaser - aka Guess who's coming to dinner? 1:10

1+ y ago1:10

1:10

Series 7 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Another host of much-loved TV, film and music stars of the 1980s to 2000s, will be joining Genevieve to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it…

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Season 6 Best Bits - aka Favourites revisited 47:19

1+ y ago47:19

47:19

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 6 of Celebrity Catch Up. Hear a rare interview with Peter Ostrum - better known as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - as he reminisces about making the classic film with Gene Wilder. For TV lovers Blue Peter's Yvette Fielding, The Young Ones' N…

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Jerry Springer - aka The Godfather of US talk shows | Anniversary re-release 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

To mark the one-year anniversary of Jerry's passing, listen again to what turned out to be the last broadcast interview he recorded before he died a few weeks later on 27 April 2023. ===== Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk s…

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#93 - Falmouth Part 2 1:39:39

1+ y ago1:39:39

1:39:39

In this second and final part of our trip to Falmouth Uni, Neill Gorton joins us as we discuss making mistakes and learning the hard way in the workshop. We also discuss how to approach workshops and folio critiques and why latex and plaster are such great materials when starting and budgets are tight. Latex and plaster are a big theme in this epis…

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A few words from TODD McKENNEY! 0:33

2y ago0:33

0:33

Australia's favourite singer, dancer, actor, and talent show judge TODD McKENNEY is bursting with enthusiasm for the new TV & Film podcast, THE GOSSIP & THE CRITIC, presented by the kindest gossip of all, raconteur extraordinaire CRAIG BENNETT, OAM, and prolific producer-reporter-reviewer IAN HORNER.…

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KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, MATTHEW PERRY reads from his book, interview for ROCK HUDSON doco with clips outing him 50:39

2y ago50:39

50:39

Craig and Ian talk about Craig's friend CARLOTTA, news of a DEAN MARTIN biopic, JACK NICHOLSON's return. Ian reviews KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, LOST FLOWERS OF ALICE HART (SIGOURNEY WEAVER in Oz), MATTHEW PERRY's amazing book. Craig's Classics: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (1957) and EARTHQUAKE (1974), with big names like Walter Matuschanskayasky, …

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Rozalla - aka Everybody's Free queen of rave 52:40

2y ago52:40

52:40

Season 6 finale! '90s dance legend Rozalla joins Genevieve to reminisce about the success of her smash hit Everybody's Free (To Feel Good). She talks about her proud legacy of the song, foam parties, '90s fashion and reveals why Michael Jackson ran away from her on tour... Rozalla also talks about dancing with Al Pacino, training as a beauty therap…

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Peter Ostrum - aka Charlie from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 38:59

2y ago38:59

38:59

Peter joins Genevieve to reminisce about making classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and his starring role as Charlie Bucket. He talks about working with Gene Wilder, the problem with everlasting gobstoppers, his burping double and the amazing legacy of the film. Pete explains why he decided to quit acting after making the movie and …

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#92 - Falmouth Uni Part 1 2:10:45

2y ago2:10:45

2:10:45

Our trip down to Falmouth Uni preceded The Prosthetics Event 2023. It was a great trip, and so nice to see the work being done by students there and talk shop. As always, we have a rough idea about what we want to talk about, but it's always led by the feeling in the room at the time, questions that come up and current events within the group . We …

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Christmas quickie - aka Time to celebrate 3:13

2y ago3:13

3:13

Genevieve stops by to wish everyone a happy new year and reflect on an unbelieveable 2023 for Celebrity Catch Up - filled with award wins, #1 chart positions around the world and more. The pod will return in the new year to continue Season 6 with more nostalgia and more guests talking about how their lives unfolded after that thing they did! ===== …

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Deniece Pearson - aka Five Star queen 44:57

2y ago44:57

44:57

Deniece joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame in the '80s alongside her siblings in smash hit pop group Five Star. She talks about growing up in the public eye as a teenager, massive shoulder pads, making history winning a Brit Award and the infamous Going Live! phone-in incident. Deniece also opens up about the backlash the group fac…

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Omri Katz - aka Eerie Indiana and Hocus Pocus star 52:49

2y ago52:49

52:49

Omri joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame first in Dallas and then cult mystery Eerie Indiana. He chats about Larry Hagman, preserving himself in tupperware (who could forget THAT episode!) and explains why Eerie was the most fun set he's worked on. Omri also reveals how he feels about seeing his 15-year-old self on TV every day ever…

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#91 - Digital Tools In The Workshop 56:51

2y ago56:51

56:51

Makeup artists typically like makeup. It is a tactile medium, and they enjoy products, how they feel and smell and respond to brushes and pressure. Making prosthetics similarly has its tactile qualities, and it is hard to separate these sensations from the very nature of the joy in the work. It is little wonder then that this same group of people m…

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Aled Jones - aka Walking in the Air to success 47:20

2y ago47:20

47:20

Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mot…

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Paul Young - aka Wherever he lays his hat, that's his home 41:36

2y ago41:36

41:36

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez. He talks about having to persuade his record company to release his number one hit, Whenever I Lay My Hat, becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair... (it was the 80s!). Paul also reveals why David Bowie stepped in for him at Live A…

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Nigel Planer - aka Young Ones legend Neil 53:29

2y ago53:29

53:29

Nigel joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult 1980s British comedy The Young Ones. He explains the origins of his character Neil, how he got involved with Band Aid and recalls some of the dangerous stunts on the show - including the time he got injured by a giant chocolate eclair! Nigel also talks about leaving Neil behind, moving into t…

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Yvette Fielding - aka Blue Peter legend and queen of the paranormal 1:07:23

2y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Yvette joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time presenting the iconic British children's TV show Blue Peter. She recalls her disastrous audition, working with the famous Blue Peter pets, reveals the secrets behind "here's one I made earlier" and opens up about her difficult first year on the show which led her to initially resign. Yvette also ex…

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Season 6 teaser - aka First guest reveal! 1:16

2+ y ago1:16

1:16

Series 6 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't …

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Season 5 Best Bits - aka Hit me baby one more time 51:01

2+ y ago51:01

51:01

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 5. Hear '80s pop legend Tiffany reminisce about storming the charts with her debut smash I Think We're Alone Now, as well as Eurovision greats Bucks Fizz (or The Fizz as they're now known) reveal which Tina Tuner hit they originally recorded. '90s fans can hear from …

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Happy Birthday me - aka Celebrity Catch Up is 3 years old! 2:37

2+ y ago2:37

2:37

Genevieve drops by to celebrate Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did's 3rd birthday! Thanks so much to all the guests and to everyone for listening over the past 5 series. Season 6 will be coming soon! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot…

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Rose McGowan - aka Brave Scream queen and activist 29:53

2+ y ago29:53

29:53

SEASON 5 FINALE! Rose joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the classic Wes Craven horror film Scream. She talks about her affection for the director, styling herself in the film, crashing prom parties with co-star David Arquette and breaks down her iconic death scene. Rose also chats about experiencing many of life's milestones on screen befor…

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B*Witched - aka C'est La Vie pop princesses 51:34

2+ y ago51:34

51:34

Edele and Sinead of B*Witched join Genevieve to reminisce about the group's record breaking success in the late '90s after their debut smash hit C'est La Vie. They talk double denim, having their own singing dolls and explain why they were shocked when they saw their first music video (don't mention the neck tattoo!). The ladies also recall the dif…

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Jonathan Lipnicki - aka The Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little Comeback Kid 46:25

2+ y ago46:25

46:25

Jonathan joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame as a young actor in Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, The Little Vampire and Like Mike. He chats about the high calibre onscreen parents he's had, explains his freak accident that held up filming on one movie - and reveals why he's not a recipient of one of Tom Cruise's famous Christmas cakes…

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Jerry Springer - aka The Godfather of US talk shows 1:00:24

3y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

** This turned out to be Jerry's last broadcast interview before he sadly passed a few weeks later. ** Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk shows in TV history. He explains why criticism of the show is elitist, why he's never w…

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Mid-season quickie - aka I'm guestless, but 10-year-old me is very excited! 1:39

3y ago1:39

1:39

There's no guest this week after a short notice cancellation, but Genevieve drops by to tease the next guest and shares her own upcoming nostalgia fest. In the meantime, check out the guests from the past four seasons and see what you may have missed! ============= Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or I…

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The Fizz - aka The OG Bucks Fizz and still going strong 46:35

3y ago46:35

46:35

Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston join Genevieve to reminisce about winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 and then becoming one of the biggest pop acts of the early '80s. They chat about being trend setters, recall the horrific coach crash they all miraculously survived and open up about the infighting that led to Jay leaving the band - and explain …

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Tiffany - aka I Think We're Alone Now foodie queen 53:33

3y ago53:33

53:33

Tiffany joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame at 15 with her debut smash hit I Think We're Alone Now. She talks about initially not being keen on the track, the shopping mall tour and meeting Michael Jackson the week after she knocked him off the number one spot in the Billboard chart... #awkward! Tiffany also talks about the challeng…

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Andre Royo - aka Bubbles from The Wire and massive ball of energy 1:05:56

3y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Andre joins Genevieve to reminisce about playing much-loved character Bubbles in one of the best TV dramas of all time, The Wire. He reveals why his mum was livid when he first got the part, talks about the time Mark Wahlberg mistook him for a real drug addict - and explains how Samuel L Jackson helped him through a bleak time. Andre also chats abo…

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#90 - Joel Harlow 1:43:21

3y ago1:43:21

1:43:21

Joel Harlow is an academy award-winning artist who started out in animation before he moved on to makeup. Gradually building multi-faceted skills, confidence and workloads, he has evolved and expanded into the makeup effects heavyweight we know today with a hefty rollcall of credits. Check out his company, https://morphologyfx.com/. It is always fa…

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Paul Potts - aka Opera supremo and first Britain's Got Talent winner 55:59

3y ago55:59

55:59

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame after winning the first series of Britain's Got Talent in 2007. He explains how he fell in love with opera, how he flipped a coin to decide whether to apply for BGT - and why he wasn't happy with his audition that's since been watched more than 250 million times on YouTube. Paul also talks ab…

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George Takei - aka Star Trek legend and social activist superstar 58:23

3y ago58:23

58:23

George joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the original Star Trek series and its subsequent big screen outings. He reveals how he almost missed the audition for his famous role as Sulu, recounts the time he got flashed on set - and explains why he's responsible for co-star Walter Koenig's hatred of sushi. George also explains why he first bec…

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Season 5 teaser - aka Come with me if you want to reminisce 1:16

3y ago1:16

1:16

Series 5 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't …

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Season 4 Best Bits - aka Funnies and favourite moments 46:10

3y ago46:10

46:10

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 4. Hear '80s movie legends Lea Thompson and Judd Nelson reminisce about making classics Back to the Future and The Breakfast Club, as well as some rock and roll stories from T'Pau's Carol Decker. Satisfy your '90s pop nostalgia courtesy of Anastacia, former Westlife …

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Kara Tointon - aka From EastEnders to West End star 50:44

3+ y ago50:44

50:44

Kara joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time on British soap opera EastEnders and talks about some of her more bizarre storylines and how they involved chicken fillets... She also talks about initially turning down Strictly Come Dancing, going on to win the show and explains why her glitterball trophy is now bald. Plus, Kara chats about her cri…

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