Best Michael McDermott Podcasts (2024)

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Writing soaps with James McDermott & Stephen Keyworth 48:37

18m ago48:37

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In this episode of The Writing Life, scriptwriters Stephen Keyworth and James McDermott discuss the craft and industry of writing for long-running radio or television serials, commonly known as soaps. Stephen Keyworth is an award-winning director and writer who has worked extensively as a director in theatre and written over 60 hours of television,…

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The role of documentation in a niche field - Conversation with Daria Lutchenko 1:12:13

2d ago1:12:13

1:12:13

A research-heavy field can be difficult to navigate for the layperson. In this case, documentation is an invaluable bridge connecting services and customers. In this episode, Daria Lutchenko (UP42) explains the value of concise and coherent documentation that allows providers to keep up their end of the “social contract”.…

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All the Earth Shall Sing: John Gage on Music as a Force for Good 55:43

4d ago55:43

55:43

John Gage is a Louisville-based folk singer-songwriter and a former public radio host. For over six decades, his music has engaged deeply with spirituality, social justice, and care for the Earth. John brought his beloved old Martin guitar with him to the Earth & Spirit Center to add a few live songs to this wide-ranging conversation about music as…

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Accounting High: Learn How to RAP, with Scotty "OKR" Scarano 32:04

4d ago32:04

32:04

Can I have your attention, please? Will the real Scotty Scarano please stand up? There’s not too many people who blend hip hop with accounting, but that’s exactly what Scotty “OKR” Scarano is doing through his personal brand on LinkedIn, his YouTube page, and through his podcast, Accounting High. Scotty believes that learning how to run a practice …

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‘A system is more than a sum of its parts’ - discussion with Stefan Verstraeten 58:04

10d ago58:04

58:04

How can one ensure that their business remains sustainable? What are the key principles of value-based selling? Is it possible to create a fair distribution of value? In this episode, Stefan Verstraeten (Head of Value at TomTom) discusses these questions, and explains how complexity science as a mental model can help to better understand the way th…

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Writing narrative non-fiction with Dan Richards & Edward Parnell 58:02

11d ago58:02

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In this episode of The Writing Life, we’re joined by writers and NCW Academy tutors Dan Richards and Edward Parnell to discuss the process of researching, writing, and publishing narrative non-fiction books. Dan Richards is a writer and journalist who specialises in travel, memoir, and culture. He has taught at Bristol University, and currently tut…

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The Recognized Authority and AI-Powered Business Leaders, with Alastair McDermott 37:47

18d ago37:47

37:47

It rarely takes 5 or 6 years to launch a podcast, but that was the case for Alastair McDermott. Since then he's launched a handful of shows and written a book titled 33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Podcast. Going through the process of planning his podcast exposed a lack of specialization in Alastair's business. From there, he narrowed down h…

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Season 2 Finale: Adapting to AI Revolution 22:57

18d ago22:57

22:57

Are you a thought leader grappling with how to adapt to the rise of AI? In this episode, The Recognized Authority podcast host Alastair McDermott sits down with co-host Alistair McBride to discus a pivotal shift. They discuss The urgent need for AI literacy among experts and leaders Navigating AI's productivity benefits vs credibility risks Ethical…

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Why Does Beauty Wound? with John-Paul Heil 46:29

25d ago46:29

46:29

You are marveling at a beautiful sunset, standing in awe before an Italian masterpiece, or gazing lovingly into the face of your beloved. These moments of beauty, however brief, impact our hearts, minds, and souls in a profound way. What exactly is occurring in these moments? John Paul Heil offers insight through a reading and discussion of his ess…

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APIs as Utilities - Conversation with Alicia Miller and Joshua Markham 50:53

23d ago50:53

50:53

APIs are undergoing a transformative shift, and the mindset surrounding APIs is also evolving. In this episode, Kristof Van Tomme is joined by Alicia Miller and Joshua Markham (Verizon), and they explore the concept of APIs as utilities, what it means to approach APIs with a utility mindset, as well as the future of applications in the age of LLMs.…

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The Divine in All Things: Mat McDermott on Yoga, Hinduism, and an Ethic of Care 59:24

23d ago59:24

59:24

Mat McDermott is Senior Director of Communications for the Hindu American Foundation, a non-profit advocacy organization for the Hindu American community, and an author and contributor for many Hindu American Foundation policy positions on environmental care and the ethical treatment of animals. This conversation explores how Hindu spirituality, an…

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Build Your Authority Platform: Top Advice from 150+ Experts to Build Authority and Become an Industry Leader 56:44

25d ago56:44

56:44

Are you struggling to establish yourself as an authority in your niche? Discover the proven strategies used by over 150 bestselling authors, thought leaders and industry experts. In this insightful episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, host Alastair McDermott is joined by his friend Alistair McBride to reveal the top advice for building auth…

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How to be a craftivist with Sarah P Corbett 50:31

25d ago50:31

50:31

In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by author and professional campaigner Sarah P Corbett to discuss craftivism, a form of activism and collective empowerment that is centered on practices of craft. Sarah P Corbett is an activist, author, speaker, and the founder of Craftivist Collective. She is k…

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The Untapped Benefits of a Podcast Co-Host 26:48

26d ago26:48

26:48

I took a sample of 150 podcasts across accounting, AEC, and legal industries. A whopping 70% had only one host! Personally, I've hosted four podcasts; two were solo shows, and two were co-hosted with a colleague. There are pros and cons to each format, but I found co-hosting a podcast to be much more enjoyable. Let's explore the untapped benefits o…

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Positioning Yourself as the Go-To Expert in Your Niche [Listener Question] 18:58

1M ago18:58

18:58

Are you struggling to position yourself as an authority in your industry? Do you feel overshadowed by more established peers and competitors? If you want to attract high-value clients and truly showcase your expertise, this episode of The Recognized Authority podcast is a must-listen. Host Alastair McDermott tackles a listener question from Mark, a…

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Children at Play: Claude Stephens on Nurturing Free Play in Nature 57:47

1M ago57:47

57:47

In honor of the Earth & Spirit Center’s upcoming summer camps, we’re replaying an episode from the archives, about the importance of nature-based free play. Claude Stephens is the Facilitator of Outreach and Regenerative Design for Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. He’s also the director of Bernheim’s Children at Play Network, an initiative t…

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This Unexpected YouTube Strategy Made $300K in ONE MONTH! 45:24

1M ago45:24

45:24

What unexpected YouTube strategy could potentially earn you as much as $300K in just one month? In this episode of The Recognized Authority, host Alastair McDermott talks to Cyan Cooper about his counterintuitive strategy for generating massive revenue on the platform. Instead of narrowly targeting his client's niche, Cyan intentionally made videos…

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Writing for performance with HighTide 43:23

1M ago43:23

43:23

In this episode of The Writing Life, Holly is joined by Colchester-based playwright and HighTide/Peggy Ramsay Foundation writer in residence Nicola Werenowska and Norwich-based folk musician Georgia Shackleton to discuss writing for performance. Nicola and Georgia were central to the development of Suffolk-based theatre company HighTide’s touring s…

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Inspiring People & Places: Highlighting the Human Side of Engineering, with BJ Kraemer 43:32

1M ago43:32

43:32

Use a podcast to let your charisma and personality shine through. That's how BJ Kraemer approached it when he launched the Inspiring People & Places podcast in 2021. On the show, he interviews national leaders in the AEC industry to educate and inspire industry professionals to disrupt the status quo, improve their project teams and steward public …

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Constructive criticality: the intersection of residuality theory and business strategy - Discussion with Barry O’Reilly 1:11:04

1M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

The key to successful architecture isn’t the beautiful design with the perfect abstractions; it is more about knowing what can go wrong and where the fragile areas are. In this episode, Barry O’Reilly (Founder at Black Tulip Technology) shares his experience as an architect with Kristof Van Tomme and points out how residuality theory can help us be…

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AI Beyond the Hype: 5 Practical Tips for Leveraging AI in Your Business 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

Are you overwhelmed by the hype surrounding AI? Do you struggle when it comes to figuring out the practical applications of AI in business? In this insightful solo episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, Alastair McDermott delivers a presentation to a group of business leaders, simplifying the principles ofAI and providing actionable strategie…

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The Art of Spiritual Companioning with Rev. Seifu Anil Singh-Molares 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Reverend Seifu Anil Singh-Molares is a priest in the Rinzai Zen Buddhist tradition and serves as the executive director of Spiritual Directors International, an interfaith non-profit that provides resources for spiritual guidance and counsel. This conversation explores what spiritual direction is and how important it is for discerning wisdom and di…

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Can We Rebuild the American Trades? 42:17

2M ago42:17

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What has become of the trades within our country? Where did the blue-collar workers go and what is the reason behind their disappearance? Is there anything we can do to rebuild and re-vitalize this crucial section of today’s society? A co-founder of the College of St. Joseph, the Worker, Jacob Imam helps to answer our questions. Join Grant and Jaco…

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Accountant's Flight Plan: Buy, Build, or Sell Your Firm, with Brannon Poe 26:24

2M ago26:24

26:24

Investing in a podcast can be a gradual, long-term investment. Brannon Poe started podcasting in 2013, where he would record conversations on his phone. Today, Accountant's Flight Plan publishes two episodes each month and has a backlog of guests waiting to have a conversation with Brannon. In this conversation, we explore: An overview of Poe Group…

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The Expert's Guide to Standing Out with Compelling Video 58:35

2M ago58:35

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Are you an expert struggling to stand out in a crowded market? Have you considered leveraging the power of video content but feel overwhelmed by the learning curve and technical demands? In this episode of The Recognized Authority, host Alastair McDermott chats with video production expert Juma Bannister to demystify the world of video and share ac…

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Writing poetry with Martin Figura 45:21

2M ago45:21

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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by award-winning poet Martin Figura to discuss the process of writing poetry, and how things make their way into his poetic imagination. Martin Figura was born in Liverpool and lives in Norwich. His collections include The Little Book of Harm (Firewater Press, 2000), Ah…

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Podcast Episode Guide: Structure, Typology, Formats, and Outlines 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

Improve the structure and variety of your episodes. This episode is meant to be a guide for podcasters who want to learn more about how to structure episodes, use different episode types, formats, and improve their outlines. I share my own experience as well as perspective from other business podcasters. In this episode, we cover: Solo host episode…

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Failing Your Way to Success with Content & Outreach Strategy with Luca Ingianni 48:08

2M ago48:08

48:08

Have you ever struggled to find the right content marketing strategy that aligns with your personality and strengths? In this candid conversation on The Recognized Authority podcast, host Alastair McDermott sits down with Luca Ingianni, an agile consultant specializing in embedded systems. Luca shares his refreshingly honest journey of "failing his…

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Join or Die: Rebecca and Pete Davis on Healthy Democracy and the Joy of Belonging 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Rebecca and Pete Davis are a sister-and-brother filmmaking team who have created “Join or Die,” a documentary film about the decline of civic life in America and the importance of joining clubs and other associations as a way to restore the health of our democracy. This episode explores how we are all made for belonging and how we can lean into the…

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Consulting Success®: Lessons from 380+ Episodes Published, with Michael Zipursky 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

Very few professional services podcasts make it to 400 episodes. The Consulting Success® podcast will hit that milestone in 2024. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Zipursky, host of the show, to hear his experience launching and running the podcast. In this conversation, Michael shares: - Originally released 60-70 episodes but found i…

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Behind the Scenes: Building a Book from a Podcast 11:42

2M ago11:42

11:42

Have you ever wondered if you could write a compelling book that resonates with your audience? Have you ever thought about starting a podcast? In this episode, host Alastair McDermott shares his unique approach to turning his podcast, "The AI-Powered Thought Leader," into a valuable book on the same topic. Alastair reveals his process, from selecti…

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Reintroducing Harriet Martineau with Stuart Hobday & Gaby Weiner 51:43

2M ago51:43

51:43

In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by writers and members of The Martineau Society Stuart Hobday and Gaby Weiner to discuss their new book Reintroducing Harriet Martineau: Pioneering Sociologist and Activist, which explores the innovative, sociological approach adopted by Harriet Martineau in her efforts…

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The Upstream Leader: Two Co-Hosts Committed to Helping Accounting Firm Leaders 35:59

2M ago35:59

35:59

Are you committed to running a podcast? Do you have a co-host to share in the journey? On today’s show, Jeremy Clopton and Heath Alloway of the Upstream Leader podcast share stories and experience from running their show. In this conversation with host John Tyreman, you'll hear: The importance of committing to the podcast in the early days Benefits…

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Thought Leadership in the AI Era: Maintaining Authenticity and Credibility 28:12

2M ago28:12

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In this episode of The Recognised Authority podcast, Alastair examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the world of thought leadership. Alastair shares insights from his conversations with renowned thought leaders, including Mark Schaefer, Jonathan Stark, Debbie Jenkins, and Erin Austin. The episode explores the complex balance betwee…

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The Story is in Our Bones: Osprey Orielle Lake on New (and Ancient) Worldviews for Health in the Human-Earth Relationship 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Osprey Orielle Lake is the founder executive director of WECAN, the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network, and the author of The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis. In this episode, we explore how embracing a different story about our belonging in a living, animate world can transform our self-…

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Podcast Editing Workflows and Distribution Processes 33:04

3M ago33:04

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Improve your podcast editing workflows. My own podcast editing workflow has evolved over the past six months, influenced by many of my guests on this show. On this episode, I've curated clips from successful business podcasters who give you a glimpse behind the scenes of their shows: Rion Willard, co-host of The Business of Architecture Florian Hei…

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From 6 to 7 Figures Consultancy Revenue Growth with Danilo Kreimer 1:01:01

3M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Are you a consultant struggling to break through the six-figure revenue ceiling? You're not alone. Many consultants face a myriad of challenges when trying to scale their business from six to seven figures. In this episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, host Alastair McDermott is joined by Danilo Kreimer, founder of the Boutique Consulting Cl…

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Crafting identity in fiction with Michael Donkor 49:26

3M ago49:26

49:26

In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Head of Programmes & Creative Engagement Holly speaks with novelist Michael Donkor about crafting identity in fiction. Michael Donkor was born in London to Ghanaian parents. He studied English at Wadham College, Oxford, followed by a Masters in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway. His first novel, Hold, was l…

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Searching for SaaS: Two Entrepreneurs Building in Public 30:04

3M ago30:04

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This podcast features a mentor-mentee relationship — a premise that could be applied to other industries. For Josh Ho, the "Searching for SaaS" podcast was a way to build in public and showcase his mentorship of a young entrepreneur, Nate Bosscher. The show features perspectives on the stages of building a software as a service (SaaS) business. Jos…

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The Marketing Secret You've Been Missing 3:22

3M ago3:22

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I was asked for the"secrets" I have for marketing. The biggest secret is this: *drum roll* Vertical specialization *Jedi Wave* "this is the secret you've been looking for" Really? Yes, really. Based on metric fscktonnes of research (that's the technical term) I conducted, and reading the research of others, I believe that positioning your business …

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Big Love: Attorney Tom Williams on Contemplative Practice, Compassionate Justice, and the Lawyer as a Healer 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Tom Williams is a Louisville-based labor relations attorney with a deep commitment to the contemplative path, with the wild idea that a lawyer’s vocation may ultimately be to serve as a healer. In this conversation, Tom shares how he puts spiritual principles and insights into action as a tireless advocate for radical compassion, restorative justic…

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The technical and social contracts of APIs - Discussion with Marsh Gardiner 1:02:56

3M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

The way we think about the future of APIs can take many different forms. In this episode, Marsh Gardiner and Kristof Van Tomme approach the subject from several angles. They discuss questions like: Why can we say that APIs are interface utilities? How does the network effect work? Can we call APIs infrastructure? Marsh's #APIFutures post: https://s…

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unbillable hours: How a Minimum Viable Podcast Can Have a Major Business Impact 33:20

3M ago33:20

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This show is an example of a minimum-viable podcast. On this episode, Florian Heinrichs joins the show to share his experience co-hosting the unbillable hours podcast, a twice-monthly show that started as a venting session between Florian and Ash Mohd. At the time, both were colleagues at Accenture. In this conversation, we discuss: Florian has sin…

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Thought Leadership Beyond the Book 50:06

3M ago50:06

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Amazon is now limiting authors to a mere THREE (3!) new book uploads per DAY to curb the influx of AI-generated content flooding the market. This highlights the existential threat AI poses to thought leaders and authority builders in an age where artificial intelligence can seemingly replicate any form of content. Will AI devalue the work of author…

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Writing subversive women with Naomi Wood 59:08

3M ago59:08

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In this episode of The Writing Life, former NCW Communications Assistant Molly speaks with author Naomi Wood about writing subversive women. Naomi Wood is the award-winning author of three novels, including the bestselling Mrs. Hemingway. Her stories have been published in the Mid-American Review, Washington Square Review, Joyland and Stylist, and …

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Create Like The Greats: Distribution Workflows, AI and Superman, with Ross Simmonds 32:55

3M ago32:55

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This podcast acts as a filter for Ross to see what topics to double-down on and invest more into. On this episode, Ross Simmonds, Founder & CEO of Foundation Marketing, and Host of ‘Create Like the Greats’ podcast joins the show. In this conversation, Ross and I discuss: The philosophy behind Ross' mantra "Create once. Distributing forever." Turnin…

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The Future of Thought Leadership 11:09

3M ago11:09

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How does an aspiring thought leader stay authentic and credible in the age of AI? As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly sophisticated, the question arises: how can we leverage these powerful technologies without compromising our unique insights and personal touch? In this introductory episode of The AI-Powered Thought Leader podcast,…

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Sabbath Economics with Dr. Susan Taylor 1:05:38

4M ago1:05:38

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Dr. Susan Taylor is a PhD economist who has given her life to weaving together commitments of religious faith and commitments to a more just economy. In this episode, we reflect on the central and complicated role that money plays in human life. As an alternative to bare-knuckled capitalism, Susan offers the idea of Sabbath Economics – a radical vi…

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