Best Anination Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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FanimeCon 2024 Recap (Remastered) 2:11:19

12h ago2:11:19

2:11:19

(1st note: We are off this week because two of our party members were out of action. We may come back next week to possibly preview MAGWest 2024, discuss Anime Impulse Bay Area, and look ahead to Kumoricon 2024 in a month or so.) (2nd note: This is a reupload of our FanimeCon 2024 Recap as it gets rid of the popping sound you may heard on this epis…

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It's a Variety Episode 1:55:15

9d ago1:55:15

1:55:15

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, because we've been off and just focusing on SacAnime, Anime Impulse, and D23 - today we decided to just have podcast to talk about things outside of those three things, like Code Geass Roze of the Recapture, Sony, Apple, Annapurna, Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis, and DashCon. Plus Matthew lays it heavy on the…

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Anime Impulse OC + SacAnime Summer 2024 Recaps 2:19:03

14d ago2:19:03

2:19:03

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Ryan and Jeriko recap Anime Impulse OC and the redemption story 9 years in the making while Matthew tells stories from the most important SacAnime to date - the 20th anniversary show. Anime Impulse OC YT Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLntUGCNlZnffTVDgS1T2GJ00-RY8N7rUk Joining in the fun at …

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1:03(am) in Anaheim 14:00

15d ago14:00

14:00

If you thought drunk debating (sans one person) what FLOW song to save will get you was bad, just wait until we get to LiSA... MobShow - https://youtu.be/_a0O5wzlFlY?t=695 CCB cut coming soon! Support the showBy California Conventions Blog

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A MAGWest Conversation 1:25:55

29d ago1:25:55

1:25:55

On this very special episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we chat with V from MAGWest about the convention itself, where it's at for 2024, the theming, and some of the guests and musical acts that you can see. Plus discussions on diversity, keeping it local/West Coast, and how a "music and gaming" centric convention sets itself apart in the crowded Cali…

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D23 Recap (feat. The Anination Podcast) 2:36:27

1M ago2:36:27

2:36:27

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Nate and Omid from the Anination Podcast join Matthew and Jeriko talk about their time down in Southern California for D23 and everything they experienced. Plus a rundown of some of the major announcements, things to look forward from all things Disney in the near future, and somehow bring up the Jenny Nichol…

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Anime Expo 2024 Recap (Originally Recorded 7/12/24) 4:27:56

1M ago4:27:56

4:27:56

Hey everyone who's not a hololive fan who went to the Dodgers game and saw Gwar Gura perform during the 7th inning stretch, it's the Anime Expo 2024 Recap! Jeriko, Chantal, and Clark tell stories from within the AX "campus," all of us realize that somehow the Dodgers organization underestimated the hololive fans, then Nate and Ryan go on their own …

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FLOW WORLD TOUR "ANIME SHIBARI" 2024-2025 Recap 1:41:30

1M ago1:41:30

1:41:30

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew go over their weekend in Southern California as FLOW makes their way across the nation as part of their world tour. Plus, drunken MobShow, adobo, the beach, busting nuts at Microcenter, and more. Plus an announcement for SacAnime Summer that Matthew has been waiting to talk about. FLOW tour merch - h…

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12:49(am) in Anaheim 4:26

2M ago4:26

4:26

What drunk debating (sans one person) what FLOW song to save will get you… MobShow - https://youtu.be/_a0O5wzlFlY?t=626 CCB cut coming soon! Support the showBy California Conventions Blog

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Anime Expo 2024 Preview 1:33:30

3M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview the biggest anime convention in North America - Anime Expo 2024. We take a look at the last few announcements, peruse the merchandise lists from the likes of Aniplex, Good Smile, and FAKKU, & talk about what we're looking forward to both at the convention and off convention grounds. (Note: Dependin…

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Marvel 2 is FINALLY FREE (FU Disney) 2:05:47

3M ago2:05:47

2:05:47

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew look into the controversy surrounding ASUS and their "scummy practices" then to the suprising Nintendo Direct earlier this week. Plus in addition to the usual AX announcements we remind you to pay attention to other social media channels for additional AX announcements and Nate tells us about an impr…

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Xbox Games Showcase Recap 1:46:39

3M ago1:46:39

1:46:39

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Ryan chronicles his time at the Xbox Games Showcase and discuss everything announced at the show as well as everything else from over the weekend, including a hot take about the Ubisoft Showcase. Plus MORE AX announcements, we analyze the duality of anime fandoms involving two recent "peak" shows - Oshi no Ko…

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Straight Outa Summer Games Fest 1:29:15

4M ago1:29:15

1:29:15

On this epsiode of the CaliConBlogCast, we update on the FANS v. Howlett court case, look into FanimeCon's decision to start pre-reg for 2025, discuss a historic bankruptcy in the anime sphere, go over the latest Anime Expo 2024 announcements, & analyze everything showcased at both Computex and Summer Games Fest (so far). Plus Matthew beefs with So…

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FanimeCon Not Like Us 1:34:25

4M ago1:34:25

1:34:25

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we dive into a bankruptcy court case, leaks, and a deliquency that may spoil FanimeCon's 30th anniversary celebration in two weeks. Plus a well-known Japanese producer gets caught in a MAJOR scandal, Microsoft closes a bunch of studios; Sony caves into pressure regarding Helldivers 2 and then pulls a Goofy an…

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FanimeCon Matters 1:39:34

5M ago1:39:34

1:39:34

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we follow up on news about Miku Expo and FLOW on tour as well as having a discussion about EK and their scandal that has the PC building community in shambles. Plus we look into Vic Mignogna making his "comeback" at a Texas convention; recent announcements by FanimeCon, follow up on things that we reported on…

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Born to (Not) Make History 1:45:42

5M ago1:45:42

1:45:42

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we look into the recent announcments of FanimeCon and figure out if they make sense & we circle back at those who have contacted us since our discussion of #FailedByFanime. Plus AX with a move that is a double-edged sword, Pixiv bows down to the overlords of payment processors, we chronicle Miku Expo from dea…

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2nd Annual CCB Waifu Tier List 1:35:10

5M ago1:35:10

1:35:10

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew get to add to the board with 30 more waifus (and some surprises) and see where they land on our tier board. Plus Dalton (who we haven't heard in awhile) points out the obvious with all our picks. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Matthew's Coscom …

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Thank You FanimeCon Community + 2nd Annual Waifu Tier List Teaser 3:38

5M ago3:38

3:38

On this filler episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we forgot to mention that we were going on an abrupt haitus because someone attended a wedding last week but within that week so we have gotten numerous emails about last week's discussion about FanimeCon and a mention of the Failed by Fanime. Thank you all to everyone who has reached out so far with c…

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A Tale of Two NorCal Conventions 1:28:08

6M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we look at two NorCal conventions that seem to be going in opposite directions - SacAnime and FanimeCon - plus some Anime Expo news and the not-so-hot start to Miku Expo and if we should all be worried. SacAnime - https://www.sacanime.com/ Failed by Fanime - https://failedbyfanime.com/ FanimeCon Board of Dire…

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Anime Awards Season Recap 2024 2:06:07

6M ago2:06:07

2:06:07

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap the three major anime awards once again - Crunchyroll, Anime Trending, and Reddit - and talk about if this year might be the year we finally get some changes for the Crunchyroll Awards from the top down. Plus we discuss the Oscar win for The Boy and The Heron and ask if "anime won or Hayao Miyazaki w…

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CCB Anime March Madness Brackets 2024 1:31:31

7M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we return to a more "traditional" bracket to determine our Anime of the Year! Will the two anime winners from Crunchyroll and Reddit be anywhere near the top? Will it somehow end up being the "shounen bracket?" And can Jeriko get redemption for Mushoku Tensei? Plus we open the show by paying our respects to o…

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Persona 3 Reload Roundtable, 1 Month Post-Launch 1:33:22

7M ago1:33:22

1:33:22

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we discuss Persona 3 Reload one month after launch and look back at the game itself, the new voice acting, mods (the good, the bad, and the ugly), and much more - plus Matthew deposits a theory about the game itself. Plus we acknowledge that something is happening at FanimeCon and we preview next week's episo…

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4th Annual Hot Waifu Garbage Roast Session [Fully Smoked Edition] 1:20:43

7M ago1:20:43

1:20:43

In honor of the Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend, the blog returns to the BBQ hoedown known as the Waifu Garbage Roast with a five pack of various waifus to throw on the grill. Matthew - Fuuka | Persona 3 Reload Nate - Akko | Little Witch Academia Jeriko - Kana | Oshi No Ko Ryan - Kurumi | Date A Live Clark - Frieren | Frieren: Beyond Journe…

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4th Annual Hot Waifu Garbage Roast Session [Served Raw Edition] 1:29:06

7M ago1:29:06

1:29:06

In honor of the Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend, the blog returns to the BBQ hoedown known as the Waifu Garbage Roast with a five pack of various waifus to throw on the grill. (This is the "Served Raw" episode - meaning this unedited as an apology missing last week's show due to one of the show members being out. We will have an edited epis…

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Happy Persona 3 Reload Launch Day! 3:17

8M ago3:17

3:17

Hey everyone, we're taking the next two weeks off so that everyone can get their feet wet with Persona 3 Reload and Matthew can attend some social gatherings that weekend and some personal matters the week after. We will be back on February 21st with our 4th Annual Hot Waifu Garbage Roast Session. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew’s Bl…

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(The Really Really Late) 2023 Year-in-Review & 2024 Predictions 1:40:51

8M ago1:40:51

1:40:51

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we finally look back at our 2023 predictions and talk about the year in the review - from conventions and cosplay to anime and video games and tech to our social lives - as well as giving our 2024 predictions. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew’s Bluesky Profile - https://bsky.app/profile/mattykun…

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CES 2024 Roundup + Exploring the Complexities of the "Anime Marketing" 1:33:25

8M ago1:33:25

1:33:25

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew look back at CES and other tech announcements made this week. We also take a look at the landscape between how anime and Japanese "pop culture" is distributed and marketed in the US versus Japan and Southeast Asia - from Code Geass and Pizza Hut to Persona 3 Reload and Wendy's and why "we can't get a…

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Anime Los Angeles 2024 Recap 2:41:35

8M ago2:41:35

2:41:35

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the SoCal crew break down Anime Los Angeles (ALA) 2024 - all the highs, lows, and the exclusive material that you can only hear here. Also Matthew talks a tad bit about SacAnime Winter 2024 and explains the absence of a Year End Recap episode in 2023. InkChip Designs - https://www.inkchipdesigns.com/ ikaouji …

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GTA VI Discussion & SacAnime Winter + Anime Los Angeles 2024 Previews 2:03:05

9M ago2:03:05

2:03:05

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview both SacAnime Winter 2024 and Anime Los Angeles 2024 with a focus on ALA because we have a team heading down there. We also discuss the fact that GTA VI exists - from the trailer to the press release and all the questions we can ask for the next year and change. GTA VI trailer - https://www.youtube…

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The Game Awards 2023 Recap 2:12:02

10M ago2:12:02

2:12:02

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap the Game Awards 2023, discuss the winners & losers of the event, look over the various game announcements, and evaulate the state of the show going into it's 20th anniversary. Arknights: Endfield (with beta sign up) - https://endfield.gryphline.com/en-us P3R Game Awards Trailer (JP) - https://www.you…

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The Game Awards 2023 Preview 2:36:16

10M ago2:36:16

2:36:16

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview the Game Awards 2023, look over all the nomieees, discuss the rumored premires, and look into the steps being taken to avoid last year's ending - & how current military conflicts play into this. Plus Jeriko talks about his trip down California and stopping into the Bay Area. Padoru Remix (Trap) - h…

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Kumoricon 2023 Recap 2:16:17

10M ago2:16:17

2:16:17

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap Kumoricon 2023 and figure out exactly what occured over the weekend as well as the impact of having two Japanese guests bow out of the convention the week of & this lingering feeling we have going into 2024 to continue to cover the convention. Plus in our "Good News" Segment: SacAnime Winter 2024, AL…

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Kumoricon 2023 Preview 58:20

11M ago58:20

58:20

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview Kumoricon 2023 and the impact of only having two people heading up to Portland compared to the last two years. Plus the usual preview all the guests, events, what we're looking forward to, and general expectations. Guests of Honor - https://www.kumoricon.org/guests Convention Schedule - https://www…

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Now And Then 1:30:20

11M ago1:30:20

1:30:20

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew discuss the technology used in creating what could be the last single from The Beatles. Plus a look into Intel's new offering in the CPU department (well kind of) and a collector's edition that puts anything we've talked about the last month or so to shame, a roundtable discussion about PC/console ga…

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Nintendo Doesn't Care About Competitive Smash 1:18:28

11M ago1:18:28

1:18:28

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we discuss the new rules regarding Nintendo's games in the realm of esports and how it feels like they're trying to clamp down on the competitive Smash community...AGAIN. Plus we look at a death within the Japanese anime industry, complain about the showings for Suzume, look at the return of Anime Strike (kin…

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Europe Be Wildin' 1:32:40

11M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we catch up on Kumoricon 2023 announcements & potential FanimeCon 2024 news, figure out why a climate change group targeted a Tekken 7 tournament, discuss Cities Skylines 2 missing benchmark targets as well as what could possibly be the worst game of the year in Skull Island: Rise of Kong (somehow worse than …

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The Ohayocon Strike, Explained 1:17:40

11M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

In this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew take a deep dive into the clusterfu*k known as Ohayocon in what feels like the first anime convention strike in our history. Also - a slimmer & more expensive PS5, the Unity CEO is out...err retiring, the Activision Blizzard acquisition, and in our good news segment: Suzume is coming back to theatres…

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Happy 25th DDR! 1:40:43

12M ago1:40:43

1:40:43

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast: Code Geass Lost Stories Discussion #2 The newest announcements from both Kumoricon and anime expo chibi MIKU EXPO virtually selling out The "looming" SAG-AFTRA video game strike Debate over if you could actually take out the Evoker in the Persona 3 Portable Limited Edtion sold by LRG Go down memory lane on rh…

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All Hail Crunchyroll! 1:52:39

12M ago1:52:39

1:52:39

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Ryan calls out Matthew for hiding codes, we discuss the clusterf**k known as Unity, Nate scouts in Lost Stories, look at the system requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 and Phantom Liberty, continue the gushing over Persona 3 Reload from TGS, more Kumoricon announcements, bow down to the corporate overlords kn…

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Madoka Magica = Texas Football 1:30:05

1y ago1:30:05

1:30:05

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap Aniplex Online Fest 2023, all the new announcements, and Matthew somehow compares anime to college football. Also we start to ramp up the Kumoricon news by discussing who's in and who's out, Ryan rants about why MIKU EXPO isn't heading to SoCal but somehow there are TWO NorCal shows, we oof over CD P…

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083 Guillaume Delacroix: Fashion's Badass Brand Strategist 30:22

1y ago30:22

30:22

Guillaume Delacroix is a luxury brand whisperer. His entire career, from his early days working at Karla Otto and KCD to his time at Giorgio Armani and Balenciaga, to his current role as the founder and CEO of DLX, he has been helping leading prestige companies craft their narratives in ways that spark conversations, engage the public and create la…

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SacAnime Summer & Anime Impulse OC 2023 Recap 1:45:32

1y ago1:45:32

1:45:32

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap both SacAnime Summer & Anime Impulse OC 2023 as well as disussing what's the horizon for both conventions in 2024. We also dive into Charles Marinet, Persona 3 Reload at PAX West, and the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Phantom Liberty plus a sidetrack to the newest Todd Howard experience aka Starfield. …

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SacAnime Summer & Anime Impulse OC 2023 Preview 1:34:41

1y ago1:34:41

1:34:41

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview both SacAnime Summer & Anime Impulse OC 2023. We also pull the the LLT/LMG controversy out of the slow cooker and examine what we have (and yes we know about their roadmap moving foward which will be brought up when we get back), discuss Charles Martinet stepping down as the voice of Mario, Gamesco…

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Evolution 2023 Recap, SF6 T6 Watch-Long, and Anime Impulse Bay Area Recap 3:56:22

1y ago3:56:22

3:56:22

(Progamming Note: We may go on a two week break and be back in time to preview SacAnime Summer and Anime Impulse OC. If we do come back next week, we will definately take a break the following week.) On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast. we fire up the podcast for Street Fighter 6 Top 6 at Evolution 2023 and talk about the tournament & its announ…

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Evolution 2023 Preview + Fantasy Convention Draft 2021, Revisited 2:06:42

1y ago2:06:42

2:06:42

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Matthew decides to try to put the crew's fantasy conventions drafts out to pasture by allowing ChatGPT to determine its fate by prompting worse and best case scenarios plus setlists by some of the artists that we picked - plus appearances by AI Gwyneth Paltrow and AI Snoop Dogg to ensure that all responses ar…

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How to Deal With Convention FOMO, Revisted 1:42:50

1y ago1:42:50

1:42:50

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we revisit our topic about Convention FOMO as Matthew attempts to make corrections, tells a story from 2019 of a cautionary tale about prioritization, and harness the power of ChatGPT to get through some of our...well more of his feelings and emotions. ChatGPT 3.5 conversation - https://chat.openai.com/share/…

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Anime Expo 2013 Retrospective 1:57:22

1y ago1:57:22

1:57:22

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we look back a decade ago to Anime Expo 2013 and balance the nostalgia with the current reality of everything from our own lives to the anime industry to the convention itself. We also discuss Evolution 2023 breaking records, Twitch versus Kick, the SAG-AFTRA strike, Sac Anime Summer Guests, Kumoricon's COVID…

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Anime Expo 2023 Recap 3:36:06

1y ago3:36:06

3:36:06

Hey everyone, it's the CaliConBlogCast's Anime Expo 2023 Recap! We break down everything that happened over the weekend and all the major announcements from the likes of Crunchyroll and Atlus as well as discussing major takeaways. Plus Matthew revisits his hot take about attendance numbers from last year and the crew talk about "fanny packs" and "s…

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082 Suzy Menkes: Fashion's Greatest Critic 48:58

1y ago48:58

48:58

I don’t think I have ever been as nervous about interviewing someone in my entire career as I was when my former boss and colleague Suzy Menkes agreed to speak with me for this podcast. I worked side by side with Suzy for 16 years at the International Herald Tribune, which is now known as the International New York Times. Over that period she mento…

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