Best Penny Pincher Podcasts (2024)

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276 - Vikram-Betaal - The Final Problem 26:37

2d ago26:37

26:37

The final Vikram and Betaal story, in which the Betaal stumps Vikram with a very complicated family tree. And the framing narrative ends with an assassination! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/vikram-betaal-the-final-problem-ep-276/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Vikram-Betaal episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/categor…

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275 - Akbar-Birbal - Music, Mammoths, and Mind Games 26:57

12d ago26:57

26:57

4 Akbar Birbal stories to celebrate the 300th episode of this show! Featuring musicians, a gray elephant that is also a white elephant, and child psychology! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/akbar-birbal-music-mammoths-and-mind-games-ep-275/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Other Akbar-Birbal episodes: Akbar-Birbal - Stories Fr…

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274 - Saptarishi - Godavari 23:02

16d ago23:02

23:02

The story of how the Godavari river originated. Also: a Maharishi who wants to wash away his sins, a gift from Shiva, and Valmiki’s genetic cloning experiments! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/saptarishi-godavari-ep-274/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Saptarishi #Godavari #Ganga #DakshinGanga #Shiva #LordShiva #…

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273 - Mahabharata - Draupadi vs Dice and Deceit 35:41

23d ago35:41

35:41

A Mahabharata story about Draupadi in an epic showdown when the Kauravas try to utterly humiliate her—only to face a divine twist, and promises of revenge! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-draupadi-vs-dice-and-deceit-ep-273/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/categ…

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272 - Tenali Raman - Raman's Ruse 23:30

1M ago23:30

23:30

Two Tenali Raman stories about how this court jester outsmarts a greedy lender of pots and pans in a courtroom and also how he sells his house for free! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/tenali-raman-ramans-ruses-ep-272/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Tenali Raman episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/tenali-raman…

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271 - Kathasaritasagara - Putra's Paisa Pillow 34:16

1M ago34:16

34:16

A Kathasaritasagara story about a King who makes gold in his sleep, avoids assassination, gains more superpowers, finds true love and builds a new kingdom! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/kathasaritasagara-putras-paisa-pillow-ep-271/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Kathasaritasagara episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/c…

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270 - Ramayana - Lav and Kush 34:21

1M ago34:21

34:21

The Ramayana concludes with a couple of mysterious boys defeating Rama’s armies and his 3 brothers in battle. A battle fought over ownership rights to a horse Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-lav-and-kush-ep-270/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfi…

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269 - Singhasan Battisi - Lion Among Sheep 27:15

2M ago27:15

27:15

A Singhasan Battisi story about Raja Bhoj's quest to claim Vikramaditya's throne, and a nature vs nurture or Karma vs Janma debate. Will Bhoj prove worthy? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/singhasan-battisi-lion-among-sheep-ep-269/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Singhasan Battisi stories are linked here: https://sfip…

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268 - Mahabharata - Loaded Dice 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

A Mahabharata story about a palace of illusions, hurt feelings, a high stakes game of chance played with loaded dice, and Yudhishtir’s weakness for gambling Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-loaded-dice-ep-268/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata…

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267 - Jataka Tales - Penny Pincher 24:48

2M ago24:48

24:48

A Jataka Tale about a miser who learns generosity after a craving for lassi leads to surprising changes - bankruptcy, alienation, and a heavenly twin! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/jataka-tales-penny-pincher-ep-267/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Jataka Tales: https://sfipodcast.com/category/folk-tales/jataka-tale…

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266 - Saptarishi - A divine dilemma 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

The story of Anasuya where Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are born to her in their human avatars. See how she overcomes a dilemma that would have stumped most people Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/saptarishi-anasuyas-divine-dilemma-ep-266/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad #Anasuya #Atri #Sapt…

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265 - Ramakrishna - Pandit and Milkmaid 19:03

3M ago19:03

19:03

A folk tale by the 19th century guru Ramakrishna Paramhansa about a Pandit who tries to take a milkmaid to task and ends up in the soup. Or to be precise, water Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramakrishna-pandit-and-milkmaid-ep-265/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #Ramakarishna #…

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264 - Mahabharata - Arjun's Bridge of Arrows 26:21

3M ago26:21

26:21

A Mahabharata story featuring Prince Arjun and a construction problem - can he build a bridge of arrows across an ocean? And a monkey for quality control! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-arjuns-bridge-of-arrows-ep-264/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/m…

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263 - Ramayana - Ravana Falls 28:20

3M ago28:20

28:20

A story from the Ramayana that begins with the final battle between Rama and Ravana, and ends with a non-stop emissions-free direct flight from Lanka to Ayodhya Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-ravana-falls-ep-263/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #s…

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262 - Jain Folk Tale - Soul Swapping Sovereign 37:51

3M ago37:51

37:51

A Jain Folk Tale about a King who has several out of body experiences including living as an Elephant, a Deer, a Parrot. Can he save himself from an evil minister conspiracy? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/jain-folk-tale-soul-swapping-sovereign-ep-262/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Jain #JainFolkTale #JainFolk…

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261 - Vikram-Betaal - Build-a-Beast 25:46

4M ago25:46

25:46

A Vikram-Betaal story about four graduates who use their new skills to bring a dead creature back to life! Can Vikram solve Betaal’s tricky question again? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/vikram-betaal-build-a-beast-ep-261/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Vikram Betaal episodes Previous Singhasan Battisi stories #sfi…

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260 - Chandrakanta - Aiyyar Diplomacy 26:12

4M ago26:12

26:12

Chandrakanta’s story continues, with Tej Singh and Chapla’s politics, lies, diplomacy, and deception to get Naugarh and Vijaygarh to become friends again Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-aiyyar-diplomacy-ep-260/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: Chandrakanta - Stories From India #sfip…

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259 - Ramayana - Hanuman vs Ahiravana 30:43

4M ago30:43

30:43

The Ramayana continues with Ram and Laxman getting abducted, and Hanuman’s battle with their kidnapper - the Underworld Don - Mahiravana a.k.a. Ahiravana Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-hanuman-vs-ahiravana-ep-259/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #…

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258 - Puranas - Shilavati and Anasuya 25:41

4M ago25:41

25:41

A story about a devoted wife, Shilavati, who stopped the entire world to protect her husband from Rishi Mandavya’s terrible curse. Can Anasuya save the world? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/puranas-shilavati-and-anasuya-ep-258/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Saptarishi #Purana #Puranas #Anasuya #Atri #Surya #Ma…

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257 - Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale - Dog Prince 23:45

5M ago23:45

23:45

A Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale about a Dog who breaks with tradition by getting a human as a pet. Plus Magical transformations and an unfixable crack in a golden wall Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/himachal-pradesh-folk-tale-dog-prince-ep-257 Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #HimachalPradesh #FolkTalesOfHimachalPrad…

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256 - Mahabharata - Khandava 29:22

5M ago29:22

29:22

A Mahabharata story about how Arjun and Krishna embarked on a rapid deforestation project, with a little help from Agni but complete opposition from Indra Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-instant-deforestation-ep-256/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mah…

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255 - Singhasan Battisi - Vikramaditya, Varuna, and Vayu 26:19

5M ago26:19

26:19

A Singhasan Battisi story about Raja Vikramaditya’s attempts to retain prosperity in his Kingdom. Including procuring a wish-fulfilling cow and a flying horse! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/singhasan-battisi-vikramaditya-varuna-vayu-ep-255/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Singhasan Battisi stories are here. And Vik…

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254 - Puranas - Harishchandra 30:43

5M ago30:43

30:43

The story of Raja Harishchandra and Vishwamitra - how the King stuck to his moral principles, regardless of the cost to his family, his subjects, and himself Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/puranas-harishchandra-ep-254/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Harishchandra #Taramati #Vishwamitra #Brahmarishi #Ayodhya #Ya…

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253 - History - Aruna Asaf Ali 25:43

5M ago25:43

25:43

A story from history about Aruna Asaf Ali, a progressive thinker who influenced India’s fight for independence and galvanized the masses at crucial times Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-aruna-asaf-ali-ep-253/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #ArunaAsafAli #AsafAli #Satyagraha #QuitIndia #Gandhi #MahatmaGand…

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252 - Ramayana - Laxman vs Indrajit 25:53

6M ago25:53

25:53

The Ramayana continues with another battle between Laxman and Indrajit, after Indrajit pulls a dirty trick - by bringing Sita onto the battlefield! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-laxman-vs-indrajit-ep-252/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodca…

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251 - Chandrakanta - Perfume Seller 28:38

6M ago28:38

28:38

Chandrakanta continued, with Tej Singh and Chapla continuing to fool Ministers and Kings, all in a race against time to keep Maharaja Shivdutt at bay! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-perfume-seller-ep-251/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: Chandrakanta - Stories From India #sfipodcas…

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250 - Panchatantra - The Mouse Bride 26:04

6M ago26:04

26:04

A Panchatantra story about a mouse and her adoptive parents who are searching for the perfect husband - both on the Earth and above it! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/panchatantra-the-mouse-bride-ep-250/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Panchatantra episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/panchatantra/ #sfipodcast …

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249 - Telugu Folk Tale - The Shepherd's Ghost 25:30

6M ago25:30

25:30

A Telugu Folk Tale about a simple-minded Shepherd who gets into one ghostly misadventure after another, all because he had his future predicted. Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/telugu-folk-tale-the-shepherds-ghost-ep-249/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Telugu #Telangana #AndhraPradesh #AndhraPradeshFolkTales #Fo…

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248 - Mahabharata - Draupadi weds the Pandavas 34:10

7M ago34:10

34:10

The Mahabharata continued, with an explanation of how Draupadi ended up marrying all 5 Pandavas. Also: murderous plots, arson accusations and insurance fraud! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-draupadi-weds-the-pandavas-ep-248/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/cat…

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247 - Tenali-Raman - Raman vs Animals 25:32

7M ago25:32

25:32

Two Tenali Raman stories featuring a holy man reincarnated as a parrot(or not!). And a camel that rage-quit its caravan and whom only Raman could track down Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/tenali-raman-raman-vs-animals-ep-247/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Tenali Raman episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/tena…

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246 - History - Madhvacharya and Kanakadasa 29:57

7M ago29:57

29:57

An episode from history about two Krishna devotees Madhvacharya and Kanakadasa and also prominently featuring the Udupi Sri Krishna temple Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-madhvacharya-and-kanakadasa-ep-246/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Here’s the new Youtube channel for this show: https://www.youtube.com/@sfipodcas…

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245 - Ramayana - Laxman vs Indrajit 28:37

7M ago28:37

28:37

A Ramayana Story about Laxman’s battle against Indrajit, and Hanuman to the rescue as he flies all the way to the Himalayas when his side needs a pharmacy run Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-laxman-vs-indrajit-ep-245/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana…

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244 - Kathasaritasagara - An unfinished story 30:02

8M ago30:02

30:02

A Kathasaritasagara story about a prince, and a life lesson on why you should never start a story without finishing it, especially if demons are listening in! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/kathasaritasagara-an-unfinished-story-ep-244/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Kathasaritasagara episodes: https://sfipodcast.co…

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243 - Saptarishi - Diti and Kashyap 28:35

8M ago28:35

28:35

A story about Kashyap, Diti, and Aditi including the creation of Kashmir, and the creation of two of the most powerful Asuras - Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashapu Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/saptarishi-diti-and-kashyap-ep-243/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Episodes featuring Diti’s children: Episode 20 – The Aunt from Hell …

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242 - Uttar Pradesh Folk Tale - The Lion's Wedding 26:36

8M ago26:36

26:36

An Uttar Pradesh folk tale about Singham, a misunderstood lion. Hear how his fellow jungle animals react to his upcoming wedding and his attempt to make friends Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/uttar-pradesh-folk-tale-the-lions-wedding-ep-242/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfUttarPradesh #UttarPradeshFo…

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241 - Singhasan Battisi - Corpse Bride 28:35

8M ago28:35

28:35

A Singhasan Battisi story where Raja Vikramaditya has a chance to end world hunger, only if he becomes a step-stool. What might Raja Bhoja do if he had the same chance? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/singhasan-battisi-corpse-bride-ep-241/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Singhasan Battisi episodes: https://sfipodcast…

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240 - History - Tipu Sultan 26:37

9M ago26:37

26:37

Episode 240 is a story from History about Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, who struck terror in the hearts of the British during the four Anglo-Mysore wars, with advanced rocket technology! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-tipu-sultan-ep-240/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #TipuSultan #Tipu #TigerOfMysore…

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239 - Mahabharata - Draupadi 36:58

9M ago36:58

36:58

A story from the Mahabharata about Draupadi’s birth and her Swayamvar, featuring recipes for revenge served cold, and an insanely difficult archery contest Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-draupadi-ep-239/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #s…

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238 - History - Purandara Dasa 25:54

9M ago25:54

25:54

A story from history about Purandara Dasa, a Scrooge-like diamond merchant whose meeting with Vishnu changed him to the extent that he gave it all away and became a composer and singer, ultimately becoming the grandfather of Carnatic music Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-purandara-dasa-ep-238/ Music: https://www.purple-pla…

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237 - Ramayana - Kumbhakarna 29:14

9M ago29:14

29:14

A story from the Ramayana featuring Ravana’s little brother, Kumbhakarna, who is anything but little. We’ll see him enter the battlefield against the Vanar army Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-kumbhakarna-ep-237-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: Ramayana - Stories…

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236 - Chandrakanta - Aiyyar Warfare 33:03

10M ago33:03

33:03

We continue the story of #Chandrakanta, where the evil mastermind Kroor Singh allies with another evil mastermind, Maharaja Shivdutt, and his powerful #Aiyyaars Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-aiyyar-warfare-ep-236-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: Chandra…

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235 - Shiva - Kartikeya 30:59

10M ago30:59

30:59

A story about Kartikeya or Murugan or Skanda, the Son of Shiva, who defeated the invincible Tarakasura, and a hill-carrying Asura all while he was still a child Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/shiva-kartikeya-ep-235-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Related episodes: Tripura – Shiva – {Ep.146} - Stor…

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No Spend Month Challenge 1:09

10M ago1:09

1:09

By David McCall

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It's Discount Day 1:13

10M ago1:13

1:13

By David McCall

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Compare Before You Spend 1:13

10M ago1:13

1:13

By David McCall

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Wants Vs Needs Rule 1:17

10M ago1:17

1:17

By David McCall

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The Stupid Stuff 1:14

10M ago1:14

1:14

By David McCall

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Get Rid Of The Plastic 1:10

10M ago1:10

1:10

By David McCall

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Your Money Is Your Life 1:16

10M ago1:16

1:16

By David McCall

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234 - Akbar-Birbal - Birbal's Guru 26:08

10M ago26:08

26:08

Two Akbar-Birbal stories, one about Birbal’s Guru from whom he got all his wit, and the other is about Birbal relegated to the role of a washerman’s donkey! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/akbar-birbal-birbals-guru-ep-234-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Akbar-Birbal stories: Akbar-Birbal -…

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