Best Tanya Powell Podcasts (2024)

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The talented Mr Charnley 38:36

3d ago38:36

38:36

In an emotional 5 live Rugby League Podcast, Tanya Arnold and former stand-off Kevin Brown are joined by Leigh flying winger Josh Charnley. The former England international opens up about the highs and lows of his stellar career, including the drive to become Super League’s record try-scorer, the joy of the Leopards recent Challenge Cup success, hi…

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Ep.255 Luke Hannam - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:41

6d ago54:41

54:41

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Luke Hannam (@LukeHannamPaintings) Luke Hannam’s works are celebrated for their vibrant colours, dynamic compositions, and emotional depth. Hannam's early exposure to the arts fuelled his passion for painting, leading him to study at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Hannam's paintings are cha…

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England’s winning weekend 34:39

11d ago34:39

34:39

Reflections on the victories for England’s Men and Women in the mid-season internationals against France. Author and journalist Steve Mascord was at both matches in Toulouse and shares some ideas about how to raise the profile of international Rugby League in the Northern Hemisphere. England men’s Assistant Coach Andy Last and debutant Elliot Minch…

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Ep.254 Rosa Roberts - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

13d ago43:29

43:29

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Rosa Roberts (@rosa_roberts_) Rosa Roberts grew up in Norfolk on a fruit farm, and moved to London with her family in her teenage years, later studying Fine Art at Central St Martin's. She ran a business which designed and ran drawing workshops in London Museums for 8 years until deciding to go full-time as …

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The view from France 56:38

18d ago56:38

56:38

Toulouse Head Coach Sylvain Houles joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown. As the England men’s and women’s teams head across the channel for a weekend of international Rugby League they discuss the status of the sport in France and what the future holds for Toulouse under the new grading system for clubs. Houles reflects on the challenges of Toulouse’…

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Hall’s record haul and England’s calendar confirmed 29:43

23d ago29:43

29:43

Matt Newsum is joined by Hull KR winger Ryan Hall and England Head Coach Shaun Wane. Hall crossed for his 248th Super League try last week and is now the leading try-scorer in the competition’s history. He reflects on the relief of reaching the milestone and picks out some of his favourite scores from his record-breaking tally. Shaun Wane looks ahe…

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Ep.253 Peter Stapleton - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:42

27d ago42:42

42:42

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Peter Stapleton (@peterstapletonart) Peter was born in the city of Manchester, in the UK and his early years were significantly influenced by the complexities of coming from a family heavily in serious crime. Eventually Peter ended up in prison, charged with armed robbery on security vans. After spending sev…

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Wembley Winners! 34:53

1M ago34:53

34:53

Wigan winger Liam Marshall joins Matt Newsum and Kevin Brown to discuss the Warriors success in the 2024 Challenge Cup Final. Their victory at Wembley means they now hold all four trophies available to them, with the Super League title, League Leaders Shield and World Club Challenge already residing in the Wigan trophy cabinet. We hear about the Wa…

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Remembering Rob in Wembley Week 42:52

1M ago42:52

42:52

Former team-mate Sam Burgess and Daryl Powell, the coach who gave Rob Burrow his first start in Super League, lead tributes to the Leeds Rhinos Legend who died on Sunday. They reflect on his amazing achievements as a player and his drive to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease after his diagnosis in December 2019. The Wigan coach Matt Peet desc…

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Ep.252 Mark McGowan/The Artist Taxi Driver - Ministry of Arts Podcast 57:52

1M ago57:52

57:52

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mark McGowan (@the_artist_taxidriver) Mark McGowan is a British street artist, performance artist, film maker and public protester who has gone by the artist name Chunky Mark and more recently The Artist Taxi Driver. By profession, McGowan is a London taxi driver and occasional University speaker and arts tu…

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Daryl Powell : Wakefield, Wolves and water 46:26

1M ago46:26

46:26

Daryl Powell joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to talk about Rugby League life with Wakefield Trinity and the ups and downs of his coaching career. Powell has guided Wakefield to Wembley, where they will play in the 1895 Cup Final in June and to the top of the Championship table after nine wins from nine matches at the start of the season. With si…

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League in London 54:46

2M ago54:46

54:46

London Broncos Head Coach Mike Eccles joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to talk about Rugby League life in the capital. The Broncos were promoted to Super League for 2024 but under the current grading system won’t have a place in the elite competition next year. Eccles outlines the challenges the club faces and his reasons why the Broncos should b…

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Ep.251 Clarke Reynolds - Ministry of Arts Podcast 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Clarke Reynolds (@clarkereynoldsofficial) Born in 1981 in Portsmouth, Clarke Reynolds began his life journey with a unique perspective, one shaped by limited sight and profound resilience. Despite facing the challenges of domestic violence and alcohol abuse in his childhood, Clarke found solace and expressio…

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The Whistle Blower 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

Phil Bentham, who was recently appointed as the RFL's new Head of Referees joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to discuss the current issues around officiating in Rugby League. He reveals his priorities as he settles into his new role and talks about his previous experience working with the VAR team in Premier League football. He discusses some idea…

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The Jonny Lomax Story 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

St Helens Captain Jonny Lomax joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown for a rare interview about his remarkable life. Widely regarded as the one of the best players in Super League, Lomax talks in great detail about the life-threatening brain injury he suffered on the field at the age of 14, and how the support of his family helped him through. He descr…

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Ep.250 Mason Storm - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

2M ago43:29

43:29

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mason Storm (@masonstormgenius) Masons work has been considered controversial and provocative, however he never try’s to be controversial in his subject matter just for the sake of it, there is always an underlying reason for the work he produces. Mason is probably best known for his mask. It has become a tr…

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Tiger Talk 45:24

2M ago45:24

45:24

Craig Lingard joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to chat about his role as the Head Coach of Castleford Tigers. He reveals how his life has changed since becoming a full time Head Coach in Super League, and discusses his previous occupation as a prison officer. Lingard talks about the issues facing Castleford and the sport of Rugby League in genera…

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Dynamic Dufty 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

Warrington Wolves Full Back Matt Dufty joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to discuss his terrific start to the season. He reveals why Head Coach Sam Burgess has been exactly what the Wolves needed to turn their form around, and talks about developing his skills playing touch-rugby alongside Wigan’s Jai Field and Huddersfield’s Adam Clune. Dufty was…

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Ep.249 Holly Searle aka The Subversive Stitcher - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Holly Searle (@the_subversive_stitcher) For as long as I can remember I have always been making something. In retrospect, I may well have picked this desire to create up from my nan and my mum, who were always making something as well. I was an analogue child that was closer to the make do and mend generatio…

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Welfare and Wembley 40:32

3M ago40:32

40:32

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by former Hull FC Captain Gareth Ellis and former Scotland Head Coach Steve McCormack to discuss their current roles with Rugby League Cares, an organisation which provides off-field support and advice for players, coaches and officials within the sport. They talk about how the approach to player-welfare has …

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Willie Peters: a coaching journey 40:24

3M ago40:24

40:24

Ahead of the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup, Hull Kingston Rovers head coach Willie Peters joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to relate his rugby league journey from Sydney to Humberside via Gateshead and Wigan. He talks about the culture he’s trying to create in East Hull, the progress being made on and off the field, the growth of players li…

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Ep.248 Heath Kane returns - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:07

3M ago49:07

49:07

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Heath Kane (@ByHeathKane) Heath Kane returns almost five and a half years after he first appeared on the podcast, in episode 09. At the time he had his own branding agency, creating his ‘Rich Enough to be Batman’ prints as an external creative outlet. We simply discuss what’s happened since we first recorded…

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Helping Handley 31:02

4M ago31:02

31:02

Super League’s leading try-scorer Ash Handley joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to talk about his flying start to the 2024 campaign and the secrets to his success so far this season. The Leeds Rhinos winger has scored seven tries in the opening five rounds of the competition and reveals how he was inspired by Basketball legend Michael Jordan to vi…

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Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:05

4M ago44:05

44:05

💥Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson 🎙Ministry of Arts Podcast LINK IN BIO In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Danielle Tomlinson (@danielletomlinsonart) Danielle Tomlinson is a successful young British contemporary artist, taking the art world by storm with her bold, abstract paintings focused around her passion for wildlife. Before working full time a…

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Traveller’s tales with Jordan Abdull 30:40

4M ago30:40

30:40

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by Catalans Dragons half-back Jordan Abdull to discuss life as a Rugby League player in the South of France and how he is adapting to his new surroundings. Considered to be one of the finest play-makers in the competition, Abdull was surprisingly allowed to leave Hull KR during the winter and is spending the …

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Ep.246 Georgia Powell/CURA Art - Ministry of Arts Podcast 34:53

4M ago34:53

34:53

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Georgia Powell of co-founder of CURA Art (@cura_art_) Georgia Powell and Liza Shapiro are the Founders of CURA Art and The Residency. Through the two platforms, the founders have created an environment that is focused on long-term care and legacy. The Residency is a platform aimed at supporting and sponsorin…

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The rules of the game and the rulers of the world 40:14

5M ago40:14

40:14

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by the RFL’s Director of Operations Robert Hicks to discuss the controversial sending-off of Hull FC’s Fa’amanu Brown and the governing body’s subsequent decision to amend the rules of the game. As the sport continues it’s drive to protect players from brain injuries they debate the issues that have arisen in…

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Battle of the Planet 29:55

5M ago29:55

29:55

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by some special guests to preview the World Club Challenge match between the Super League Champions Wigan Warriors and the best team from Australia, the Penrith Panthers. The winners will earn the right to be called World Club Champions. Wigan Head Coach Matt Peet offers an insight into their preparations for…

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Ep.245 Endless - Ministry of Arts Podcast 38:08

5M ago38:08

38:08

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Endless (@endlessartist) He goes by the name “Endless” – a word which embodies his limitless creativity, passion and drive. Endless is a London-based artist, who infuses street and contemporary art techniques and practices. After 6 years of study, Endless graduated from Cambridge School Of Art, where he spec…

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Super League is back! 53:12

5M ago53:12

53:12

Ahead of the new Super League season the podcast returns with Tanya Arnold at the official launch event to preview the upcoming campaign with some of the key personalities involved. Former dual-code international Sam Burgess is back in the UK as the new head coach of Warrington Wolves, and London Broncos return to the top tier following their promo…

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Ep.244 Nicola Turner- Ministry of Arts Podcast 41:42

5M ago41:42

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Nicola Turner (@nicolaturner.art) Turner investigates dissolution of boundaries, liminal states, and continuous exchanges across ecosystems. In doing so, she explores the interconnection of life and death, human and non- human, attraction and repulsion. She combines found objects that hold traces of memory, …

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Ep.243 Hercule Van Wolfwinkle - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:16:26

6M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Hercule Van Wolfwinkle (@portraitsbyhercule) Hercule has been called lots of things throughout his life, an artist certainly wasn’t one of them. But all of that changed one late summer afternoon in 2020 when, whilst trying to coerce his young son into making some thank you cards, he doodled a picture of thei…

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Ep.242 Sara Prinsloo - Ministry of Arts Podcast 58:52

6M ago58:52

58:52

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Sara Prinsloo (@saraprinslooart) Sara Prinsloo is a Sheffield based artist exploring her own mental health and lived experiences through art. “My art is a journey into an unconventional adolescence and those ‘things’ that just stay with you forever. The aim is to make sense of my own life experiences: dealin…

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Ep.241 The 2023 Round-up - Ministry of Arts Podcast 22:45

6M ago22:45

22:45

In this episode, MoA host Gary Mansfield looks back at the guests that have appeared on the podcast throughout 2023. As ever, we had the widest range of guests of any art podcast, from the unknown to the world renowned and all those in between. Thank you for your support throughout 2023 and look forward to keeping you company through 2024. For any …

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Ep.240 Martin O'Brien - Ministry of Arts Podcast 58:11

7M ago58:11

58:11

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Martin O'Brien (@martinobrienart) Martin O’Brien is an artist and zombie. He works across performance, writing and video art. His work uses long durational actions, short speculative texts and critical rants, and performance processes in order to explore death and dying, what it means to be born with a life …

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Ep.239 The Legend Background Bob - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:03

8M ago44:03

44:03

Last week we said goodby Background Bob, the artist with the BIGGEST smile in the art world. In his short time on the art-scene he inspired everyone he came in contact with. We're re-releasing episode 86, recorded [with his Dad Nathan] just over 3 years ago, at the start of his journry... Keep smiling Background Bob!! This week Gary Mansfield speak…

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Ep.238 Jamie Jones - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:24

8M ago44:24

44:24

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jamie Jones (@just.jamie.jones) Jamie Jones absorbed the artistic and illustrative pop-culture of the 80s and early 90s, bingeing Saturday-morning cartoons, collecting comic books and being mesmerised by the pillars of hip-hop. Playful, bigger-than-life characters, bold neon colour palates and pop art styles…

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Ep.237 Joelle Taylor - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:07

9M ago54:07

54:07

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Joelle Taylor (@jtaylortrash) Joelle Taylor is the author of 4 collections of poetry. Her most recent collection C+NTO & Othered Poems won the 2021 T.S Eliot Prize, and the 2022 Polari Book Prize for LGBT authors. C+NTO is currently being adapted for theatre with a view to touring. She is a co- curator and h…

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Ep.236 Chris Atkins - Ministry of Arts Podcast 56:09

9M ago56:09

56:09

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Chris Atkins (@scatatkins ) Chris Atkins is a British journalist, documentary film maker and best-selling author. He has made several fiction feature films, feature length documentaries and television documentaries, which have received three BAFTA nominations. His work is noted for causing controversy and ha…

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Joseph Ford - MoA Bonus Episode 39 31:17

9M ago31:17

31:17

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Joseph Ford (@josephfordphotography) The best summary of what I do is 'storytelling with a side order of off-beat creativity and an occasional sprinkling of optical illusions'. Twins blended into a wall with custom knitwear? Check. A railway line merging into a zipper? Check. A lifestyle shoot featurin…

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Ep.235 Alison Jackson - Ministry of Arts Podcast 53:12

9M ago53:12

53:12

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Alison Jackson (@alisonjacksonartist) Alison Jackson, a contemporary, BAFTA and multi award-winning artist, photographer and filmmaker explores the cult of celebrity – an extraordinary phenomenon manufactured by the media, publicity industries and the public figures themselves. To raise questions about this,…

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CONART - MoA Bonus Episode 38 26:28

10M ago26:28

26:28

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Katy & Jo of CONART (@conartglobal) Conart is a social art marketplace, combining the community engagement of a social network with the trust of a curated marketplace. Designed for artists, art lovers and collectors to connect, discover and buy art, all on one app. Conart was born out of our personal f…

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Ep.234 Piers Secunda - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:11:56

10M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Piers Secunda (@pierssecunda) Piers Secunda was born in London in 1976 and studied painting at Chelsea College of Art in London. Since the late nineties Piers has developed a studio practice using paint in a sculptural manner, rejecting the limitations imposed by the canvas. Piers’ work has developed into a …

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Zoë Allen - MoA Bonus Episode 37 31:43

10M ago31:43

31:43

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Zoë Allen (@zoedolcevita) Zoë Allen is the founder and director of Artistic Statements. Artistic Statements create impactful art installations. Connecting people to place through engaging artistic interventions whilst supporting creative talent by finding unique opportunities to showcase artistic skill…

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Ep.233 Lee Wagstaff - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:16

10M ago44:16

44:16

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Lee Wagstaff (@lee_wagstaff) Lee Wagstaff was born in 1969 in London, I am an English artist living in Italy. He studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and the Royal College of Art in London and Kyoto City University of Arts, Kyoto, Japan. He has exhibited his body, large format photograp…

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Steve Bannatyne - MoA Bonus Episode 36 44:28

10M ago44:28

44:28

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Steve Bannatyne (@steve.bannatyne) Steve Bannatyne was born and raised in Belfast during the troubles. After leaving home at 16, he studied Art and Design at Exeter College, then earned a BA in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins. Steve’s work for an environmental protection charity has led him to …

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Ep.232 The Cameron Twins & DWW Gallery - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:02:15

10M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Abigail & Phoebe Cameron a.k.a The Cameron Twins (@the_camerontwins) and Ned Kelly from The Don't Wakk Walk Gallery (@dontwalkwalkgallery) The Cameron Twins are a collaborative artist duo of identical twins who work together in a range of different media including screen print, digital montage, photography, …

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Ep.231 Dameon Preistly - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:34

11M ago49:34

49:34

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Dameon Preistly (@dameon_priestly_artist) Dameon Preistly's work focuses on times and events of social and cultural change, often set in an historical context, but with direct relevance to the present. These stories are intensively researched and results in works with a strong narrative and an emphasis on th…

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Julie Bennett - MoA Bonus Episode 35 36:14

11M ago36:14

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Julie Bennett (@Julie_Bennett) Julie Bennett is a portrait painter living and working in London. Her bold, unapologetically confident portraits appropriate pop culture icons from the music industry and art world, creating contemporary homages to the likes of David Bowie, Elvis, Frida Kahlo, Boy George,…

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Ep.230 Jessica Worrall - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:15

11M ago49:15

49:15

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jessica Worrall (@jessicaworralldigitalcollage) Originally from Yorkshire and now based in Glasgow, I’ve worked as a theatre designer for over 30 years working in both the mainstream and the experimental with my designs being seen from a disused bus in a Bethnal Green car park to the main stage at Shakespear…

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