Best Saga MP3 Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 135: Jon Courtney of Pure Reason Revolution 42:00

1h ago42:00

42:00

Jon Courtney is the founder, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist who drives modern prog rock outfit Pure Reason Revolution. The band is set to release its sixth album on Sept. 6, Coming Up to Consciousness. The themes on the record are lyrically personal ones to Jon, who was kind enough to discuss the album, getting the legendary Guy Pratt to play …

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2024 Honda Prologue 38:18

7d ago38:18

38:18

See our car ratings and reviews at: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT This week, we discuss the 2024 Honda Prologue. It's Honda's first mainstream electric vehicle, made possible through a collaboration between Honda and General Motors. The Prologue shares much of its architecture with the Chevrolet Blazer EV. We cover the dif…

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Review 773: Trap 1:07:54

1d ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Trap. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. With Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, and Saleka Shyamalan. A father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event. Show Notes Hosts: • Chri…

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Review 772: Deadpool & Wolverine 1:00:21

8d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Deadpool & Wolverine. Directed by Shawn Levy. With Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Emma Corrin. Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his…

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2025 Mini Countryman 31:04

13d ago31:04

31:04

See our car ratings and reviews at: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Mini's largest SUV, the Countryman, has been thoroughly redesigned. For 2025, it's bigger in almost every dimension. This week, we share our first impressions of the Countryman, including its performance, driving characteristics, fashionable interior with un…

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Review 771: Twisters 46:04

19d ago46:04

46:04

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Twisters. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung. With Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos. A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies. Show Notes Hosts: • Christ…

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2024 Cannes Film Festival (Part 2) 1:18:12

22d ago1:18:12

1:18:12

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller sit down for Part 2 of Stephen's recap of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Films: • Black Dog • Armand • Rumors • The Balconettes • Emilia Pérez • Horizon: An American Saga • The Substance • The Apprentan…

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Review 770: Bad Boys: Ride or Die 36:07

23d ago36:07

36:07

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. With Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, and Vanessa Hudgens. This Summer, the world's favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy…

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Review 769: Hit Man 42:48

27d ago42:48

42:48

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Hit Man. Directed by Richard Linklater. With Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, and Austin Amelio. A professor moonlighting as a hit man of sorts for his city police department, descends into dangerous, dubious territory when he finds himself attracted …

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2024 Toyota Tacoma 40:55

27d ago40:55

40:55

This week on Talking Cars, we're talking trucks! We share our first impressions of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, a perennially popular and traditionally reliable midsized truck. We cover Tacoma's 2024 redesign and discuss how it compares to other pickups in the competitive segment. Plus, we answer questions about sourcing parts for older vehicles and the…

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus 52:33

1M ago52:33

52:33

Consumer Reports just purchased a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus AWD Reserve II for testing, and we already have strong opinions about the vehicle. The Nautilus is based on the Ford Edge, but a lot is unique to this car, including a panoramic screen that runs the length of the dashboard. We share our first impressions of its touchscreen controls, optional 2…

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Episode 134: IZZ Members Discuss New Album 'Collapse the Wave' 57:13

2M ago57:13

57:13

Four members of the New York-based progressive rock band IZZ are my guests on this episode as we discuss their first new album in five years, Collapse the Wave. The new record is a fresh and energetic take on their signature sound that should please their longtime fans and impress newcomers. It was a blast learning about the making of the album. Be…

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2024 BMW X2 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

The redesigned 2024 BMW X2 boasts more cargo room, expanded voice-activated controls, and standard driver assistance features. In this episode, we share our first impressions and discuss the changes, including its powertrain, and we compare the X2 to other BMW models, including its close sibling, the X1. We also answer audience questions, including…

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2025 Toyota Camry 30:08

2M ago30:08

30:08

This week, we share our early impressions of the 2025 Toyota Camry. While Toyota didn’t revolutionize the 2025 model, it gets a big powertrain update, as every Camry will only come as a hybrid. We discuss why this change shouldn’t scare longtime Camry lovers and why Toyota’s reliability record should boost buyers’ confidence. Plus, we answer questi…

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Review 768: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 34:15

3M ago34:15

34:15

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Directed by George Miller. With Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Burke. The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and teamup with Mad Max. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Step…

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2024 Cannes Film Festival (Part 1) 1:11:58

3M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller sit down for Part 1 of Stephen's recap of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Films: • The Second Act • Directors’ Factory Philippines • Wild Diamond • Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga • The Girl with the Needle • Bi…

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Behind the Scenes at the IIHS Crash Lab 17:32

3M ago17:32

17:32

For decades, Consumer Reports has been at the forefront of advocating for automotive safety, collaborating closely with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to continually elevate safety standards in cars. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the IIHS auto crash test facility in central Virginia. Our experts talk with Davi…

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Review 767: Challengers 59:40

3M ago59:40

59:40

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Challengers. Directed by Luca Guadagnino. With Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor. Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, turned her husband into a champion. But to overcome a losing streak, he needs to face his ex-best friend and Tash…

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Episode 133: Andy Tillison of The Tangent Returns 1:07:34

3M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Andy Tillison from The Tangent returns to talk to me about the new album To Follow Polaris, which is a unique record in the band's catalog. The primary reason for this is because it's all Andy this time. With his bandmates' busy schedules, Andy decided to have a go at a Tangent album himself, playing all the parts and trying to get into the headspa…

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2024 Tesla Model 3 43:49

3M ago43:49

43:49

Our experts share their first impressions of the 2024 Tesla Model 3. For 2024, the Model 3 gets a major freshening with updated styling, acoustic glass for all of the windows, an 8-inch touchscreen for rear passengers, and a softer ride. While these are all good changes, we also talk about how the controls and updated blind spot warning system leav…

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Review 766: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 30:47

4M ago30:47

30:47

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Directed by Guy Ritchie. With Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, and Alex Pettyfer. The British military recruits a small group of highly skilled soldiers to strike against German forces behind enemy lines during…

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Episode 132: Saga Guitarist Ian Crichton Talks New Six By Six Album 37:13

4M ago37:13

37:13

My guest, Ian Crichton, has long been an underrated yet exciting guitarist primarily known for his work in the Canadian progressive pop/rock band Saga. Ian's still a member of that band, but he's also in an exciting trio called Six By Six with vocalist/bassist/keyboardist Robert Berry and Saxon drummer Nigel Glockler. Six By Six dropped its sophomo…

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2023 Chevrolet Colorado 24:31

4M ago24:31

24:31

The redesigned 2023 Chevrolet Colorado offers noticeable improvements throughout the truck. We share our first impressions of this midsized pickup truck, exploring its modern convenience features, off-road prowess, improved ride quality, and evaluating if the redesign truly paid off. Additionally, we debate regarding the impact of Toyota's renowned…

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Review 765: Civil War 46:09

4M ago46:09

46:09

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Civil War. Directed by Alex Garland. With Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, and Cailee Spaeny. A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions …

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The Crazy Saga of Our Fisker Ocean 1:01:15

4M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

In this supersized episode, we share our very unusual experience purchasing, receiving, and driving our 2023 Fisker Ocean Ultra; there are so many twists and turns to this story, we can’t summarize them here, you’ll just have to listen to the entire wild experience! We also answer audience questions about how to store an EV for long periods of time…

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Review 764: Late Night with the Devil 43:44

4M ago43:44

43:44

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Late Night with the Devil. Directed by Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes. With David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, and Ian Bliss. A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms. Show Notes H…

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Review 763: Road House 33:17

4M ago33:17

33:17

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Road House. Directed by Doug Liman. With Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, and Conor McGregor. Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. Show Notes Hosts…

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Review 762: Love Lies Bleeding 39:22

5M ago39:22

39:22

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Love Lies Bleeding. Directed by Rose Glass. With Anna Baryshnikov, Kristen Stewart, and Dave Franco. Gym manager Lou falls for Jackie, a bodybuilder who is passing through town en route to a competition in Las Vegas. Show Notes Hosts: • Christop…

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2024 New York Auto Show 18:38

5M ago18:38

18:38

Are less expensive cars cool again? The prevalence of cars real people can afford is one of the trends we noticed at the 2024 New York Auto Show. We looked closely at the new Nissan Kicks, Subaru Forester, Honda Prologue, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen ID. Buzz, and many more. Our experts also share their favorite car/trend/feature from the show floor. S…

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Review 761: Problemista 39:43

5M ago39:43

39:43

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Problemista. Directed by Julio Torres. With Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, and RZA. Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in NY. As time runs out on his work visa, a job assisting an e…

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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 28:13

5M ago28:13

28:13

Hyundai brings significant improvements to the Kona EV over the previous-generation model. We share our first impressions of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, the power plant, driving dynamics, controls, and what it has to offer for buyers looking to purchase a sensible electric vehicle. Also, we discuss why it is important for EV owners to pay close…

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Review 760: Dune: Part Two 1:07:12

5M ago1:07:12

1:07:12

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Dune: Part Two. Directed by Denis Villeneuve. With Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Show Notes Hosts: • Chri…

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The Best Cars of 2024 30:50

6M ago30:50

30:50

More info on the 10 Top Picks of 2024 here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2024-a4675085257/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Consumer Reports annual Top Picks list is out. In this episode we clarify what the Top Picks is and how vehicles get awarded this highly regarded designation. Our experts discuss the 10 cars that…

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Review 759: Drive-Away Dolls 49:06

6M ago49:06

49:06

Photo Credit: Wilson Webb / Working Title / Focus Features Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Drive-Away Dolls. Directed by Ethan Coen. With Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Beanie Feldstein. Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. …

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State of the Podcast 2024 2:11:17

6M ago2:11:17

2:11:17

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller talk about the past, present, and future of The Spoiler Warning Podcast. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Music for this Episode: • Warning by The Peacocks Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please…

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Episode 131: The Kings Are Here! 1:17:21

6M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Canadian power pop-infused party rockers The Kings are my guests for this episode. Well, at least bassist/vocalist David Diamond and guitarist Mister Zero, anyway. We discuss the band's 2023 release, The Longest Story Ever Told, the band's first release in 20 years. We also dove into their musical backgrounds, how they got Bob Ezrin to produce thei…

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2024 Kia EV9 21:36

6M ago21:36

21:36

Kia takes the three-row SUV EV Mainstream with its all-new EV9. We share our first impressions of the 2024 Kia EV9, how it handled around our test track, the third-row seats, controls, and if this newest kia is the best midsized SUV EV or not. And, our experts give advice on what to look for when buying tires to maximize vehicle MPG. We also explai…

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Episode 130: Big Big Train Founder Gregory Spawton 1:04:22

6M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Big Big Train has been building momentum in the progressive rock world for years with their brand of quintessentially English, pastoral prog, but the sudden and tragic death of lead vocalist David Longdon dealt the band a huge blow. The band is about to release its first album without David on March 1 through Inside Out Music. New vocalist Alberto …

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Review 758: Lisa Frankenstein 33:56

6M ago33:56

33:56

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Lisa Frankenstein. Directed by Zelda Williams. With Kathryn Newton, Liza Soberano, and Jenna Davis. A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to l…

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2024 Lexus TX 31:56

7M ago31:56

31:56

Lexus has expanded its SUV line with the all-new TX, a three-row model that shares its dimensions and many mechanical bits with the new Toyota Grand Highlander. On this episode we share our initial impressions of the 2024 Lexus TX and discuss its driving characteristics, luxurious interior, controls, and three different powertrains offered by Lexus…

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Sundance 2024: 10 Films from the Festival 1:31:04

6M ago1:31:04

1:31:04

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller discuss 10 films they caught at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Skywalkers: A Love Story • Suncoast • Sujo • Ibelin • In The Summers • Kneecap • Girls Will Be Girls • In the Land of …

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Review 757: I.S.S. 58:36

7M ago58:36

58:36

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of I.S.S. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. With Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, and John Gallagher Jr. Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a conflict breaks out on Earth. Reeling, the U.S. and Russian astron…

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Review 756: Godzilla Minus One 23:53

7M ago23:53

23:53

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Godzilla Minus One. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki. With Minami Hamabe, Sakura Ando, and Ryunosuke Kamiki. Post war Japan is at its lowest point when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster, baptized in the horrific power of the atomic…

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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV 30:20

7M ago30:20

30:20

The 2024 Blazer EV is the first Chevrolet vehicle on General Motors’ new Ultium electric platform, which is shared by the Honda Prologue EV and Cadillac Lyriq. We offer our first impressions of the new Blazer, including its driving dynamics, build quality, and why GM ordered dealers to stop selling it. We also discuss the future of internal combust…

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AI Really, REALLY Wants to Be in Your Next Car 23:37

7M ago23:37

23:37

We're at CES in Las Vegas, where much of the hype has been around introducing artificial intelligence into your car's infotainment system. But is AI in your vehicle actually going to be useful, or is it just hype? The EV market is maturing, and we got to see where automakers are going to take the unique abilities that electric vehicles are afforded…

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Bonus: Recapping the films of 2023 1:58:31

7M ago1:58:31

1:58:31

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller discuss their favorite films of 2023. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Stephen's List: 1. Past Lives 2. Perfect Days 3. The Zone of Interest 4. Killers of the Flower Moon 5. American Fiction 6. The Boy and the Heron 7. Oppenheimer 8. Y…

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Review 755: Poor Things 30:08

7M ago30:08

30:08

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Poor Things. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. With Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe. The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter; a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist, Dr. Godwin…

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Episode 129: Shadow Circus Guitarist John Fontana on ”From the Shadows” 1:40:21

8M ago1:40:21

1:40:21

Independent progressive rockers Shadow Circus are back after a long hiatus with a brand new album, From the Shadows. The band released its fourth album on Halloween digitally and started shipping out CDs just recently. This latest release sees the band going heavier, darker, and much more introspective and personal than their previous albums, and i…

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Best and Worst Cars of 2023 30:06

8M ago30:06

30:06

We wrap 2023 with CR experts sharing their most and least favorite cars they drove in our testing fleet. Where do cars like the Toyota Prius, Honda CR-V hybrid, Rivian R1S, and Honda Accord hybrid fall on our lists? We also share some fun statistics from our testing program from 2023, and answer questions about regenerative braking in the Toyota Pr…

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Review 754: May December 31:33

8M ago31:33

31:33

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of May December. Directed by Todd Haynes. With Natalie Portman, Chris Tenzis, and Charles Melton. Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under pressure when an actress arrives to do research …

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