Best Tone H Podcasts (2024)

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What if another January 6th happens - only worse? 49:31

3d ago49:31

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On this episode of The Middle, we explore the subject of a new documentary film called "War Game." The filmmakers, along with the Vet Voice Foundation, gathered former military and political leaders from the last five presidential administrations together to simulate another January 6th-style event, only much worse, because there’s a split in loyal…

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Heptember 2024 - The Reel Big Skirm-ish Round 1 Part 1 56:33

3h ago56:33

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It's the debut of the annual Heptember bracket! This year, CP/SC is on the hunt to determine the greatest Reel Big Fish cover of all time, pitting 32 songs in mortal combat. In Part 1 of Round 1, it's just the Checkered Past Crew as they run through 1/3 of the bracket, eliminating tracks as they go. They also discuss the Heptember Miracle, lay the …

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How do you feel about your choices this election? 48:47

10d ago48:47

48:47

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: How do you feel about your choices in this presidential election? We're joined by anchor and journalist Candy Crowley, and political commentator Charlie Sykes. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #election #Trump #Harris #2024 #democrat #republican #vote…

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TromBonus - 61 - Ice Nine Kills 54:51

5h ago54:51

54:51

If you're still walking on sunshine then this episode is for you! Rob and Engineer Joey sit down to do a full blind listen of the first two albums by modern metallers Ice Nine Kills! Both have only heard the Reel Big Fish song and are going in completely unaware as they listen to the entire Pop-Punk-Ska years compilation and INK's official debut, L…

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Should there be a legal right to die? 50:18

16d ago50:18

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On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: Should there be a legal right to die in the United States? We're joined by attorney and death doula Alua Arthur, and journalist Rob Cribb, host of The Ultimate Choice podcast. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #healthcare #medicalaidindying #ultimatech…

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61. Voodoo Glow Skulls - Part 2 (w/ Joystick!) 1:00:50

8h ago1:00:50

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Hot off their Top 10 episode of 2023, Joystick returns to continue chatting about the one and only Voodoo Glow Skulls! From the airport on their way to a tour of the UK, Bex and Duck share their thoughts on the crowdstrike crash, mall shopping and bad tattoos before diving into VGS for a second time. They discuss the bands next era from their funk …

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The role of Christianity in our politics 51:11

23d ago51:11

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On this episode of The Middle we're live from Birmingham, Alabama in the heart of the Bible Belt to ask you: What role should religion play in our politics? We're joined by former Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann and Birmingham-based journalist and Vice President of Content for The Gospel Coalition Collin Hansen. The Middle's house DJ T…

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#123 Flash Of N.B.S. 48:26

5d ago48:26

48:26

Talked With rapper and entrepreneur Flash of N.B.S., about Cambridge MA, Hustling non-stop, Aligning with Virtuoso and The Snowgoons, Performing at Hip Hop Kemp, Spirituality, Making a pivot, and THHT.

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Heptember 2024 - Pre-Show 1:01:07

17d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Heptember is BACK for 2024! Rob, Celine and Joey sit down to prepare for another month long bracket to determine the best song by a band! In the pre-show they go through this year's band's side projects, other bands and the songs that didn't make the cut to mentally prepare themselves for the upcoming challenge. Which band will it be? Which guests …

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#122 Tone Spliff 35:41

11d ago35:41

35:41

Chopped it up with DJ/Producer Tone Spliff about growing up in upstate NY, DMC battles, Making beats, Doing cuts for everyone, Crowdfunding, Moving to LA, New album "Audible Edibles with Edo.G, Staying true to the culture, and Surviving a car accident.By Leedz Edutainment

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How can we make healthcare cheaper? 49:25

30d ago49:25

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On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: What can be done to bring down the cost of healthcare in America? We're joined by billionaire businessman Mark Cuban, owner of Cost Plus Drugs, and former Kansas Governor and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around t…

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TromBonus - 60 - In Defense Of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones 1:12:38

29d ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Don't be scared by the title! In light of the controversies surrounding Bosstones singer Dicky, Rob makes an impassioned plea to reconsider the scene contributions of the bands legacy. First, Rob and Engineer Joey pick it up with a conversation about he carnival and IMAX movies before doing a shallow dive on the Coles Notes history of MMB from thei…

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The ol' Biden/Harris Switcheroo 49:23

1M ago49:23

49:23

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: How does Biden's exit and Harris's entrance change your view of the Presidential race? We're joined by Democratic political strategist Yvette Simpson and USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #electio…

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CP/SC Presents - The Real Banana Man H 1:17:22

21d ago1:17:22

1:17:22

It's a very special episode of Checkered Past! On this episode we invite in the man who was the first ever to wear the famed Banana Suit and dance at Ska shows: The Real Banana Man H! He walks through the early days of the scene, his business making banana juice cleanses for celebrities and his tragic relationship with Jackfruit. Then, he brings wi…

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Improving the tone of our politics 49:27

1M ago49:27

49:27

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: what can we do to improve the tone of our political rhetoric? We're joined by former Montana Governor Steve Bullock, and Courtney Hope Britt, Chair of the College Republican National Committee - as well as The Middle's house DJ Tolliver. #election #rhetoric #2024 #extremism #Trump #Biden #JDVance #RNC…

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TromBonus - 59 - Post-Third Wave Primer 55:58

2M ago55:58

55:58

What is Post-Third Wave you ask? Why it's a subgenre coined by Checkered Rob of course! It's a regional Ska-Punk boom that existed between 1999 and 2005 after the death of mainstream Ska and before the advent of the true Dark Ages. It consisted of bands that were in high school or college, made rough studio recordings and were highly influenced by …

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What are you doing about your phone addiction? 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: are you addicted to your phone? And if you are - what are you doing about it? We're joined by Stanford University psychiatrist Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation, and journalist Johann Hari, author of Stolen Focus. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well as Jeremy takes calls from around the …

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60. Big D and the Kids Table - Part 1 (w/ Runaway Ricochet) 1:48:33

1M ago1:48:33

1:48:33

Hey elitists from the internet! Checkered Past is finally tackling one of the most requested subject bands: Big D and the Kids Table! To help with the discussion, Rob, Celine and Joey welcome Saxton of Prog Ska Midwesterners, Runaway Ricochet! They dig into Saxtons history with Ska, the evolution leading to their new record Diminishing Returns and …

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Independence Day: Do you feel a call to serve your country? 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

On this encore episode of The Middle we're asking you: do you feel a call to serve your country? Jeremy is joined by Major General (Ret.) Linda Singh and AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #IndependenceDay #ArmedForces #PublicService #Duty #JulyFourth #Sacrifice See o…

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TromBonus - 58 - The Potato Pirates 49:47

2M ago49:47

49:47

Take a deep breath, cause we are heading to the Mile High City to drink, fight and play the bagpipes! That's right CP/SC is talking about Dark Ages Ska-Punksters, The Potato Pirates! Rob and Engineer Joey kick off the episode with a rare sports talk and the hockey atmosphere of Edmonton. Then, they dig in on the Potato Pirates' ska discography from…

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Your thoughts on the presidential debate 48:49

2M ago48:49

48:49

On this special edition of The Middle we're asking you what your thoughts were after the first Presidential debate. We're joined by host and creator of the Very Serious podcast Josh Barro, and Zoe Clark - political director at Michigan Public. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #Debate #Trump #Biden …

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SPI Fest 2024 - Back Alley Interviews 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

It's the third part of a three part series detailing Checkered Past's trip to SPI Fest 2024! On the third episode, it's a return of the fan favorite back alley interviews from SPI Fest 2023. This year the featured interviews include The Marijuana Brass, Bad Mary, The Ska Mailman, PWRUP and The Best of the Worst plus some very special drop in guests…

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Is money corrupting our politics? 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: is money corrupting our politics? We're joined by former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard and Sarah Bryner - director of research at Open Secrets. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins along with his band, plus questions from our live audience. #Money #Politics #CampaignFinance #CitizensUnited #S…

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SPI Fest 2024 - Day 2 1:10:11

2M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

It's the second part of a three part series detailing Checkered Past's trip to SPI Fest 2024! On the second episode we play our Day 2 Live performance featuring The Ska Mailman and Mega Infinity along with a Getting Witchy with Michi, games and some audience questions! Then we move to the studio where Rob and Engineer Joey discuss the second day of…

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How do we take the politics out of climate change? 50:28

3M ago50:28

50:28

On this episode of The Middle coming to you from the Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut to ask you: how can we take the politics out of climate change? We're joined by former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and NBC Connecticut Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins along with his band, plus questions from our …

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#121 Esh & The Isolations 1:16:39

3M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

Spoke with emcee/producer Esh & The Isolations about Growing up in Providence, Anxiety & meditation, Being a non-stereotypical rapper, MF Doom, DIY touring, Escaping through music, Working for hire, and Salvaging the "2 late 2 die young" from a fire.By Leedz Edutainment

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SPI Fest 2024 - Day 1 1:06:05

3M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

It's the first part of a three part series detailing Checkered Past's trip to SPI Fest 2024! On the first episode we play our Day 1 Live performance featuring The Skabadook and Common Sense Kid along with banter, games and some audience questions! Then we move to the studio where Rob and Engineer Joey discuss the lead up to the festival, the trip f…

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Israel, Gaza and Your Vote 49:23

3M ago49:23

49:23

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: how will the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza impact the way you vote this November? We're joined by former NPR international correspondent Deborah Amos and Democratic political strategist Yvette Simpson. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #Gaza #Isr…

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TromBonus - 57 - Reggae Rock Primer 1:14:11

3M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Things are about to get irie as CP/SC tackles the low energy vibes of Reggae Rock! Rob and Joey do a quick pick it up on bicycles before going through the mainstream rock meets reggae scene from its creation in the early 80s to the wide spanning influence of Sublime to its surprisingly vast fanbase in the modern era. All the way they play a game to…

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#120 Bugsy H. 57:03

3M ago57:03

57:03

Talked with rapper Bugsy H. about growing up in the south end, Studying the rap legends, Selling tickets controversy, Getting published in a book, Major label deals, Working with Project Pat, Selling Vinyl, International connections, and his son rapping at one year old.By Leedz Edutainment

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How will the Trump verdict affect your vote? 49:33

3M ago49:33

49:33

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: how will the guilty verdict in the Trump trial affect your vote this November? We're joined by MSNBC Chief Correspondent and Anchor Ali Velshi and USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #Trump #Verdict…

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59. Three Year Anniversary Special - KMoy & The Marijuana Brass 1:14:04

3M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

It's the leather year of Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast! For this very special episode, Celine, Rob and Joey welcomes long time guest Kayleigh of KMoy and first timer Javi of The Marijuana Brass for a long form interview. They cover a range of topics such as the state of New Tone, their individual journeys in a DIY scene and the culmination of hard…

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Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice 49:39

3M ago49:39

49:39

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: what does Memorial Day mean to you? We're joined by David Shulkin, a former Secretary of Veteran's Affairs, and Vickie Castro, a Gold Star Mother whose son was killed during the Iraq War. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country #MemorialDay #Veterans #Militar…

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TromBonus - 56 - Japanese Ska Punk Primer 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Things are about to get hyper as CP/SC tackles the high energy mania of Japanese Ska Punk! Rob and Engineer Joey do a pick it up about pinball before diving into the world of J-Ska from the mid-90's to the modern day. They go through its Third Wave influenced beginnings to its proliferation on MySpace to its penetration into the Japanese mainstream…

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How can the media regain your trust? 47:08

4M ago47:08

47:08

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: how can media organizations regain your trust? We're joined by Mike Pesca, host of The Gist podcast and Sarah Alvarez, founder and editor of Outlier Media. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country #media #mediatrust #mainstreammedia See omnystudio.com/listener…

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#119 Apathy 59:52

4M ago59:52

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Talked with rapper/producer Apathy about growing up in CT, Being Alien Tongue, Demigodz, The Indie boom, Getting signed to Atlantic Records, Blacastan (RIP), Convincing DJ Premier to let him mix their record, Real estate, Anxiety, and Finding happiness in the Connecticut Casual Chapter 2 sound.By Leedz Edutainment

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Ska'd-venturer's Guild - 2 - This Band Sucks 1:33:49

4M ago1:33:49

1:33:49

CP/SC concludes its thrilling Ska-ified Dungeons and Dragons real play with this the final episode! Large-oh Hotstepper, Xena Stefani and Whydthey Clocksard face their final challenges to save their idol from the clutches of a devious fiend. A Battle of the Bands! A Final Boss! Bathrooms! It's truly a finale to remember! Go back and listen to episo…

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How can shrinking cities turn things around? 49:00

4M ago49:00

49:00

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: how can cities that are losing their population turn things around? We're joined by Ness Sandoval, a professor of demography and sociology at Saint Louis University and Wall Street Journal reporter Dante Chinni. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country #urbanf…

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TromBonus - 55 - The Salads 58:54

4M ago58:54

58:54

Do the Pod Kung Fu Checkerheads! Checkered Past is diving into dark ages Canadian Ska darlings, The Salads! Rob and Engineer Joey kick off with a quick talk on video games and U-hauls before digging deep on this fascinating success story of a musical group from their funk-metal-ska beginnings to their crunchy party records to their final, laid-back…

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#118 Dan Green 37:28

4M ago37:28

37:28

Talked with Clockwork Music Founder Dan Green about interning for Violator, Detonator Records, Promoing for Empire Management, A+Ring at Koch, The controversial AZ 15-minute set at The Middle East, Managing artists, Booking domestic and international tours, and being hands on with the business.By Leedz Edutainment

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Do you trust our court system? 50:08

4M ago50:08

50:08

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: do you trust our court system? We're joined by Harvard Law professor Richard Lazarus and retired South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #supremecourt #immunity #trumptrial #trump #termlimits See omnystudio.co…

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Ska'd-venturer's Guild - 1 - Look For The Weird Fiends 1:29:59

4M ago1:29:59

1:29:59

The Ska'd-venture begins on another CPSC Dungeons and Dragons Realplay! Rob, Celine and Joey take their erstwhile band and characters to see their favourite musician perform when something unexpected thrusts them into adventure. There's flying imps, devils and maybe even a bong. How will Whydthey, Large-oh and Xena ever survive? Go back and listen …

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Are you still feeling the effects of COVID? 49:04

4M ago49:04

49:04

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: are you still feeling the effects of COVID? We're joined by economist Diane Swonk and psychiatrist Richard A. Friedman. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #COVID #pandemic #longCOVID #anxiety #depression #WFH See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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#117 Daddy-O 1:18:01

4M ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Talked With Rapper/Producer Daddy-O about the early days of Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee's influence, Producing for Alternative acts, Working for major labels, Discovering De La Soul, The Self Destruction Movement, CB4, and Being better then you used to be.By Leedz Edutainment

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58. OreSkaBand (w/ Ska Punk International) 1:36:58

4M ago1:36:58

1:36:58

Anata mo watashi mo POCKY! Checkered Past is digging in on the international Dark Ages Ska hit, OreSkaBand! To help, they welcome their Skassociate Producer and label magnate, Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International! Chris talks a bit about sports before going through whats new with the label and what people can expect from SPI Fest 2. Then, Rob, Ce…

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Is marijuana legalization working? 49:51

4M ago49:51

49:51

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: is marijuana legalization working? We're joined by Penn State pharmacologist Kent Vrana and Marijuanamarica author Ryan Nerz. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #marijuana #cannabis #decriminalization #recriminalization See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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#116 Latrell James 32:30

5M ago32:30

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Conversated with rapper/producer Latrell James about growing up in a musical family, The Brockton community, Making beats out of necessity, Debut album "Twelve", Quitting a day job to open for Kendrick Lamar, Sync and publishing deals , Working with Dreamville, The inspiration behind "Running In Place", and Defining yourself as an artist.…

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Ska'd-venturer's Guild - 0 - Three Orcs Down 1:13:02

5M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

CP/SC is selling out! Rob, Celine and Joey do a Dungeons and Dragons real play with friend and theme song creator, Keelan as Dungeon Master. In this, the session 0, the CP/SC crew craft their characters, delve into the world and do a first draft encounter in preparation for their first full adventure! It's DnD with a Ska twist! Tune in April 30 and…

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Are you saving for your future? 49:39

5M ago49:39

49:39

On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: are you saving for your future? We're joined by Money for the Rest of Us host David Stein, and Money with Katie founder Katie Gatti Tassin. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #retirement #savings #socialsecurity #401k See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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#115 Todd Dahn 46:47

5M ago46:47

46:47

Spoke with entrepreneur Todd Dahn about the Cannabis industry, Cultivating craft strains, Music Marketing, Getting community support, Developing artists, Understanding streaming analytics, Being a champion swimmer, and how everything cant be "Illmatic".By Leedz Edutainment

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