Best Ariana Scalfo Podcasts (2024)

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Trevor Tartaglia: .V3 Templates 1:02:04

15d ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Ariana and Trevor sit down and chat about the V3 template changes, what's next for CHP templates, and why they chose to push hard in this direction (app development aside). Plus, it's a general introduction into who Trevor is and how he ended up a military yoga teacher who also did CrossFit (it's true). New to CHP: Strength + 5k Strength + 10k Trai…

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Susan Lopez: The Tactical Dietitian 1:02:33

27d ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Susan Lopez MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, TSAC*F is a Registered Dietitian working for a Special Operations unit, and boy does she have some fascinating insight for hybrid and tactical athletes. Susan outlines the different strategies she uses for the two most common athlete archetypes she encounters in Special Operations, including approaching protein intake…

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Vintage Car Radio Restoration: Waffle House, Overalls, and Artistry 19:18

1M ago19:18

19:18

Join us at Waffle House to talk about making old things beautiful again. Learn more about the show, read a transcript, and give feedback Support the work by sharing it with a friend and buying us a pizza EPISODE NOTES: Join us in a Waffle House booth as we meet Rick Blankenship–a masterful vintage car radio restorer. As we savored the Southern char…

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Warhammer 40k BONUS - full conversation with Ariana Scalfo 57:51

2M ago57:51

57:51

A deeper look at lingering questions after the 4-part miniseries. This is a special bonus episode of Niche to Meet You following our mini-series about Warhammer 40,000. The Niche to Meet You podcast profiles little-known hobbies and niche subcultures where misfits are making meaning. Learn more about the show, read a transcript, and give feedback S…

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Warhammer 40k pt. 4 - Why it matters 25:27

3M ago25:27

25:27

Why this weird, wonderful hobby is so important, and what's next. This is part 4 of 4 in the Niche to Meet You mini-series about Warhammer 40,000. The Niche to Meet You podcast profiles little-known hobbies and niche subcultures where misfits are finding belonging and meaning through mini-series and individual interviews. Learn more about the show,…

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Warhammer 40k pt. 3 - The Ones Who Made It (with guests Rick Priestley and Andy Chambers) 36:24

3M ago36:24

36:24

Conversations with the creators of Warhammer 40k. This is part 3 of 4 in the Niche to Meet You mini-series about Warhammer 40,000. The Niche to Meet You podcast profiles hobbies and niche subcultures where misfits are finding home through mini-series and individual interviews. Learn more about the show, read a transcript, and give feedback at Niche…

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Jack Driscoll: An "Overall Fitness Enjoyer" 57:22

3M ago57:22

57:22

Meet Jack Driscoll, self-proclaimed "overall fitness enjoyer," firefighter, coach, and phenomenal hybrid athlete. A guy who enjoys launching himself at a wide variety of fitness events, Jack burst into the competitive scene by winning Rally in the Valley, around the same time that he was tackling Hybricon Regionals, followed by a bodybuilding compe…

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Warhammer 40k pt. 2 - The Ones Who Do It 28:42

3M ago28:42

28:42

Meet the people who play Warhammer 40,000. This is part 2 of 4 in the Niche to Meet You mini-series about Warhammer 40,000. The Niche to Meet You podcast profiles hobbies and niche subcultures where misfits are finding home through mini-series and individual interviews. Learn more about the show, read a transcript, and give feedback at Nichetomeety…

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Warhammer 40k pt. 1 - Meet Warhammer 40k 20:11

3M ago20:11

20:11

Meet my new friend, Warhammer 40,000: the sci-fi tabletop war game. This is part 1 of 4 in the Niche to Meet You mini-series about Warhammer 40,000. The Niche to Meet You podcast profiles hobbies and niche subcultures where misfits are finding home through mini-series and individual interviews. Learn more about the show, read a transcript, and give…

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This is Warhammer 40,000 2:54

4M ago2:54

2:54

Introducing Warhammer 40,000. We even make the case that Warhammer 40,000 is the perfect hobby, and we’ll support the claim by talking to the people who play it and even the people who made it. The Niche to Meet You podcast profiles hobbies and niche subcultures where misfits are finding home through mini-series and individual interviews. Learn mor…

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Vera Stepina - Crucible Pro Champ 2024 1:05:33

4M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Vera Stepina is a lifestyle and nutrition coach, a hybrid athlete who was doing hybrid stuff before it was hybrid, a client of Alex Viada's, and a woman with 3 children who is rediscovering her potential after at least a year of considering it "dead in the water." Listen to Vera and Ariana discuss the mindset required for massive lifestyle overhaul…

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Kaleb Yates: Prepared for All Things Ep #69 57:54

5M ago57:54

57:54

Kaleb is a tenured Spartan pro athlete, HYROX racer, DEKA athlete, and hybrid competitor - listen to him discuss how he arrived at this competitive level, what appeals to him about hybrid sport, and the pros and cons of being a "larger" competitor (6'3, 210+ lbs). On top of that, Kaleb is an upstanding gent and brilliant sportsman, bringing a feroc…

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Santa Portrayal Artists 26:53

5M ago26:53

26:53

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It's Niche to Meet You 11:28

5M ago11:28

11:28

I love hobbies. I think they’re fascinating and—I mean this without a hint of irony— lifesaving. This project celebrates little-known “leisure activities,” interests, conferences, gatherings, and meetups that you may or may not be familiar with (but, after you hear our guests’ stories, you will be). Full episodes arrive in January 2024. Subscribe a…

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"We get to do this." Competition with Hybricon Champ, Phillip Muscarella 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

Sit down (although I'm pretty sure he stood the whole time) with Phillip Muscarella, the champion of the 2023 Hybricon Games. Dealing with competition anxiety, and operating from a place of gratitude and joy Coming into "hybrid" from a CrossFit background Differences and improvements from last year at the Hybricon Games Creating a balanced hybrid c…

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The Return of the Champ: Dr Sam Spinelli - Ep #067 51:44

7M ago51:44

51:44

Meet Dr Sam Spinelli. Doctor of Physical Therapy, gym owner, powerlifter, strongman, Olympic weightlifter, ultrarunner, Spartan obstacle course racer, father, and 2022's Crucible Pro Champ, Sam goes all-in on everything he does with the same kind of self-awareness, mild craziness, and uninhibited zeal found in high-level Hybrids. Listen in as Sam d…

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Hybrid Fitness (Media): All About Hybrid with Matt B Davis 1:11:38

8M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Ariana chats with her friend Matt B Davis, who created and runs Obstacle Racing Media and Hybrid Fitness Media, two of the only forms of media purely covering Obstacle Course Racing and Hybrid Fitness Events. They discuss how they've seen hybrid events develop and grow, the industry and community, and the events that have popped up with increasing …

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Training, Competition, and Motherhood with Lauren Weeks - Ep #065 1:07:11

9M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Join Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo as she chats with her friend (and hero) Lauren Weeks. Lauren is a 3x Hyrox World Champion, CrossFit competitor, DekaFit solid, 2x GoRuck Games competitor, Spartan Games Champion, Spartan Race winner, and Battle Bunker finalist 2022/contender 2023. After her explosion into hybrid athletics thanks to Deka's uns…

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Laura Gordon, Hybrid Clinical Psychologist Ep #064 59:46

10M ago59:46

59:46

CHP Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo sits down with Laura Gordon, who is both a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology and an extraordinarily talented hybrid athlete. Recently at Battle Bunker Regionals in Texas, Laura uses her career to educate her fitness and coaching practice, while simultaneously using her fitness and coaching practice to assis…

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Hybrid Nutrition - Basics + Q&A #063 51:07

11M ago51:07

51:07

A 60min primer with Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo on how to think about approaching nutrition as a hybrid athlete, including common mistakes, the best way to approach recomposition as a hybrid athlete, and answers to some more specific questions like: Some hybrid/endurance athletes are using BCAAs during long runs/events - do you recommend? Is…

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Physical therapy on the Women's Tennis Association Tour: a chat with Dr. Quinn #062 54:53

12M ago54:53

54:53

Dr. Quinn, a member of the primary care team for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) joins host Anthony D'Orazio for a discussion on what her life on tour is like. How does her team interact with the professional athletes of the tour? What are they looking for when they evaluate athletes? What can you learn from her experience working with these h…

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Jonny Pain Talks Ice Ultra, Goals, and Mindset #061 1:15:07

1y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Ariana sits down with longtime CHP coach and Omnia Owner/Operator Jonny Pain, to discuss his goals this year and step 1 of his 4 part worldwide ultramarathon series. Listen to Jonny chat about the mental process of arriving at this ambitious goal after years of injury and no formal racing, the benefits of handing over the numbers to a coach (Alex V…

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Talking Hyrox with Alex Viada, Marc Howe, and Lauren Rantala 1:18:21

1y ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Join Ariana as she co-hosts Episode 60 with CHP Founder and Owner, Alex Viada. Together, they chat with their friends Marc Howe and Lauren Rantala, who spearhead the Hyrox America affiliate program and the Hyrox Academy. Lauren and Marc discuss what brought them to Hyrox, one of Marc and Lauren's first dates that involved an infamous deadlift and b…

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Samuel Hartman: The Importance of Fitness Community #059 1:18:17

1y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Join CHP Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo as she chats with Sam Hartman, longtime CHP client and collaborator, about a wide variety of topics that all circle back around to the importance of community in fitness. Hear what drew the two of them to CHP in the first place as clients, and how their personal goals have changed over the years; why CHP …

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Reviewing World’s Toughest Mudder experience with Ariana Scalfo and Nickademus de la Rosa #058 1:00:29

1y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Host Ariana Scalfo welcomes CHP coach Nickademus de la Rosa to discuss Nick’s participation in the World’s Toughest Mudder run this past November. What was Nick’s training and race experience like for this, his second 100 mile race after heart surgery? How did a race of that distance with obstacles feel? What are some general endurance lessons to t…

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Young athlete development with Christian and Julia Anto #057 54:50

1+ y ago54:50

54:50

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes Christian and Julia Anto to discuss young athlete development. What do they recommend young athletes do for athletic development? What types of sports participation and traveling leagues should they engage in? What issues do these two currently see with the current system and how young athletes are developed and showc…

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Reviewing Battle Bunker with Ariana Scalfo and Alec Blenis #056 47:05

1+ y ago47:05

47:05

Host Ariana Scalfo welcomes CHP coach Alec Blenis to discuss Alec’s participation in the Battle Bunker competition. How was the set-up? How did the event go? What was Alec’s approach to the event? Find out by listening in. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Ariana …

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Dr. Dani LaMartina on rehab for athletes #055 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

59:41

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes on co-owner of Troponin Nutrition, fixer of ouchies (she is a great PT), deadlifter of lots of weight, and IFBB Women’s Physique Pro Dr. Dani LaMartina to discuss her approach to helping address the injuries she finds in high level strength athletes. What are some commonalities in approach has she seen in these athlet…

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Athlete improvements in the Crucible, abuse of power in the IFBB, and EliteFTS SWIS Symposium #054 49:46

1+ y ago49:46

49:46

Host Anthony D’Orazio discusses athlete improvements in year two of the Crucible. How much did performances improve over last year on average? Find out in the first segment. He then covers the recent Washington Post report on abuse of power, and sexual exploitation of female athletes in the IFBB and NPC. Listen to what he cautions athletes to look …

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Trail running, the Olympics, and the TINAR Racing Series with Sam Hartman #053 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

58:33

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes back former co-host Sam Hartman to discuss all things trail running. Listen as the two dive into what Sam has been up to recently in the world of trail running. They discuss Sam’s founding of the TINAR Racing Series over the course of the pandemic, getting trail running into the Olympics and much more. . You can learn…

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Last-minute Crucible training and CHP happenings #052 51:05

1+ y ago51:05

51:05

Hosts and CHP coaches Ariana Scalfo and Anthony D’Orazio discuss what is happening at CHP and dig into the upcoming Crucible event. What should you do if you have not trained for one of the events yet? What approach should you take for each of these? To take advantage of our Labor Day sales click here: https://completehumanperformance.mykajabi.com/…

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No Lone Wolves Fundraiser and beginning Crucible Prep #051 33:32

2y ago33:32

33:32

Hosts and CHP coaches Ariana Scalfo and Anthony D’Orazio discuss CHP’s upcoming No Lone Wolves fundraiser. A virtual run/ruck event of varying distances to raise funds for the California Wolf Center. The two then get into a discussion of CHP’s big annual event that is coming up in October – The Crucible. For those that do not know what this is the …

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Training and mental approach to a Murph world record attempt with record holder Alec Blenis #050 23:35

2y ago23:35

23:35

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes CHP coach Alec Blenis as they discuss the latter’s approach to his recent Murph world record attempt. What did his training look like and how did this year compare to his prior record setting attempt? What are his thoughts about the day of competition? Learn how a world class athlete thinks and goes about training, ev…

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Mental Performance with Ariana Scalfo and Isabel Sloan #049 34:06

2y ago34:06

34:06

Host Ariana Scalfo welcomes on Isabel Sloan to discuss mental performance and what that entails for athletes. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com You can email Anthony at: anthony@hybrid-academy.com Follow Ariana on IG @running_p…

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The importance of gut health and ultimate compensators with Dan Garner #048 44:16

2y ago44:16

44:16

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes on owner and operate of coachgarner.com, Dan Garner, to discuss the importance of gut health on athletic performance and every day health. They also get into a discussion on how pro athletes are the ultimate compensators and how we can learn from Dan’s work with them. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are …

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#047 A discussion with Jordan Syatt on a hybrid approach to martial arts and learning via failure 1:06:41

2y ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Join host Ariana Scalfo as she welcomes on CHP head honcho Alex Viada and CHP client Jorday Syatt for a discussion on hybrid training for martial artists, maintaining strength while doing BJJ and conditioning. They also cover why ego gets such a bad wrap and where can it hurt athletes, and how to approach learning a martial art (or any new sport) w…

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A discussion on body image #046 51:06

2y ago51:06

51:06

CHP director Ariana Scalfo hosts this episode and welcomes on The Crucible Pro Women’s second place finisher Lorraine Painchaud for a discussion on body image. Learn how their own body images have changed over time, how their training has moved from a body image centric approach, and much more from them regarding this topic. Have a question, need t…

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Burn out and the off-season with Ariana Scalfo #045 36:13

2+ y ago36:13

36:13

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes back CHP head coach, awesome person, and general badass Ariana Scalfo to discuss burn out both mentally and physically in athletes. These coaches discuss how they deal with it themselves and their athletes. They then get into a discussion on off season training, and an exciting new off-season group training product th…

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The Holiday Fitness Gift Guide 2021 Bonus Episode #044 29:01

2+ y ago29:01

29:01

Host Anthony D’Orazio discusses fitness gift ideas for the workout enthusiast in your life (or yourself). Collating ideas from some of CHP’s coaches, this gift guide covers a wide range of price points and should help you out if you are stuck. Gift the gift of a CHP consult, gait analysis, or HPA membership: https://complete-human-performance-coach…

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Interviews with The Crucible event winners #043 1:21:01

2+ y ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes on three of The Crucible event winners to discuss their experiences. Join him as he brings on Dr. Heather Lawrence to discuss her win in the women’s scaled division, Connie L. to chat about her win of the women’s pro division, and CHP coach Alec Blenis as he ruminates on his win in the men’s pro division. Want to trai…

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What is it like to do a Spartan Games on short notice? #042 54:00

2+ y ago54:00

54:00

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes back CHP coach, awesome person, and general badass Ariana Scalfo to discuss her participation in the Spartan Games. Learn about what went into her being chosen, how much time she had to prepare, and what her experience competing was like. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Co…

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How to handle knowing you are going to fail #041 31:51

2+ y ago31:51

31:51

Host Anthony D’Orazio reminds you all that CHP’s The Crucible is this month. Check out the CHP Instagram for more information (info below). He then discusses how he handles knowing he is going to fail a goal. Not every goal we set we are going to hit, so what happens when you realize that what you had planned to get to is going to end up out of rea…

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Supplementation and enhancement with David Herrera #040 1:08:33

2+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes on powerlifter, strongman, and coach David Herrera to discuss supplementation and enhancement in athletes. How it should be approached in a more holistic manner and in a way that minimizes risk. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anth…

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Training on vacation and choosing your own adventure #039 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

39:06

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes back fellow CHP coach Ariana Scalfo to discuss how they approach training and fitness goals for themselves and their clients when going on vacation. They also dig into why it is so important that you choose your own adventure in regards to training and fitness in general. Have a question, need to contact the show, or …

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THE CRUCIBLE #038 39:17

3y ago39:17

39:17

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes back fellow CHP coach Ariana Scalfo to discuss CHP’s The Crucible event happening this coming October. What is it? How does it test HYBRID athletic ability? What do these two coaches expect to get out of it? How can you get coaching for it? All these questions are answered here. To learn more about The Crucible or sig…

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Fatiguability, pain, and a discussion with new CHP coach Kelsey Koger #037 45:54

3y ago45:54

45:54

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes new CHP coach Kelsey Koger to discuss how fatiguability affects athletes and how to manage it. They also get into how athletes feel and deal with pain, and discuss strategies for dealing with some types of chronic pain. They also touch on coaching models and dogma, and how to balance training, nutrition, and mental he…

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Facing anxiety – a discussion with Maria and Ariana #036 1:02:40

3y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes his wife Maria and fellow CHP coach Ariana Scalfo to discuss their experiences with anxiety and its impact on their lives. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Ariana on IG…

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Thoughts on fitness fads with Annie and Anthony #035 58:48

3y ago58:48

58:48

The podcast welcomes on Annie Dohack as she and host Anthony D’Orazio discuss fitness fads suggested by the CHP community. Which ones do they like and which ones do they think are less than great? Tune in to find out. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: …

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A conversation on Crossfit with Kenny Barber #034 49:55

3y ago49:55

49:55

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes on Kenny Barber to discuss his experience with Crossfit, his thoughts on its current direction, and comments about The Open. You can find more information at: https://completehumanperformance.com/product/mxnlegends/ Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performanc…

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Resuming activities with the onset of spring, goals and competitions, and doing what you love #033 32:43

3y ago32:43

32:43

Host Anthony D’Orazio discusses how you should approach getting outside and resuming activities as the weather warms and improves. What do you need to keep in mind to resume things safely? Anthony also touches on approaching training while preparing for a competition vs not, and why you should keep in mind what you enjoy. Have a question, need to c…

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