Best Uncle and Aaron Podcasts (2025)

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678 - Tom Murphy (Recovering Astrophysicist) 1:34:45

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Tom is a fascinating man. He’s shot lasers at the moon and measured their reflection. After studying astrophysics at Cal Tech he taught at UCSD for years. But there came a point where his awareness of the destructiveness of the machine made it impossible to keep making adjustments to its smooth functioning. Unlike many people confronted with that c…

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From beyond the grave, Happy Birthday! 1:02:05

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Joey Diaz sends the worst birthday card ever and plans his own funeral. SHOW NOTES Support the show and get 15% off your Bioma order with the code JOEY at https://gobioma.com/church

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353: Josh Wolf - Taking My Son to Rehab 1:09:36

23h ago1:09:36

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SPONSORS: Function Health – My first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership when they visit www.functionhealth.com/HONEYDEW or use gift code HONEYDEW100 at sign-up My HoneyDew this week is comedian Josh Wolf! Check out Josh’s podcast with his son Jacob, Generation Wolf, and his newest special, The Campfire Special, both on his You…

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Beer Review Influencer, Utp#383 55:00

2d ago55:00

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Sidekick brings a fine Chinese beer to review on this broadcast. This was a fun and upbeat show. Topics include: top of the show callers, ball game food, hot dogs, beer review, eye exams to drive, Mountain Dew, Snow Beer, 99 Ranch Market, China, TikTak videos, beers around the world, Dust Bowl Hazy IPA, hyper night, Chinese Mountain Dew, caffeine, …

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677 - Lloyd Kahn, in Crestone 1:25:45

6d ago1:25:45

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Lloyd is one of the most curious, delighted, resilient people I’ve ever known. In his ninety years, he’s been a father, husband, builder, publisher, traveler, writer, athlete and a slew of other things, including a very good friend to many, including Anya and me. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get …

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Rachel Wolfson tortures Lee! 1:27:39

7d ago1:27:39

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Joey Diaz breaks the big news, Lee got engaged! Lee breaks down the big moment and reminisces about some of the situations he found himself in while single. Hint...there was a lady missing a body part and another one with wild conspiracy theories. Then Joey and Lee welcome Rachel Wolfson (Jackass) to talk about everything from stand up, to confiden…

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352: Donna D’Errico - First Celebrity AI Companion 1:09:55

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SPONSORS: PrizePicks -Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HONEYDEW and use code HONEYDEW and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! My HoneyDew this week is actress Donna D’Errico! Check out Donna’s AI companion, CallDonnaD.com, to chat with AI Donna yourself today! Donna joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of her str…

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Just Play the Knobs, Utp#382 1:03:02

11d ago1:03:02

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Sidekick is given an ultimatum to either talk or turn the knobs. The show may be growing, but the callers are getting devilish. Topics include: the knobs, Sidekick can’t talk, the topics paper, TikTak cut out for the night, callers, sports, the Baja Man, massage, Hulk Hogan death conspiracy theories, German knob technician, pro wrestling, 7 comets …

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676 - ROMA 94 5:13

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com How was Charlie Kirk the same as the people who hated him most? What’s the dangerous appeal of simplicity and clarity in a complex world? Can/should we tolerate intolerance? The trick of valuing the things we DON’T have or need. All this and more!…

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Ben Answers Your Cleopatra Questions 40:44

13d ago40:44

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Ben Mankiewicz received hundreds of voicemails about Cleopatra, and now he's answering them! Well, as many of them as he can. In this special bonus episode, Ben weighs in on the six-hour cut of Cleopatra, what Richard Burton thought of the movie, Judy Garland's love for Joe Mankiewicz... and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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If you want a problem, Joey Diaz will give it to you 1:08:49

17d ago1:08:49

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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about how his feelings for Adam Sandler evolved once he met him, sending Facebook messages to the officers who arrested him, bleeding out of his nose at a Christmas party, how The Comedy Store is like prison and so much more! SHOW NOTES Support the show and get your first month of BlueChew for free, just pay $5 for shippin…

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351: Chris Hansen - The Catch a Predator Legend 1:09:02

15d ago1:09:02

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SPONSORS: BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month SimpliSafe -Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free! My HoneyDew this week is Chris Hansen! You know him from To Ca…

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Save Our Chain Restaurants, Utp#381 1:02:49

16d ago1:02:49

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The knobs make Chuck disappear for a couple of minutes, but the right use of those same knobs brings him right back. It just goes to show you it’s all how you use it. Topics include: comedy hour, international listeners, creating topics, race car movies, The Longest Yard, undertaker chief football TikTok video, Bigfoot like a cat, John Long Silvers…

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675 - ROMA 93 2:57

21d ago2:57

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com What happens to famous people who get lost in their own show and gradually start playing themselves in the movie of their lives?By Chris Ryan

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The Man, The Myth, The Legend 1:18:27

21d ago1:18:27

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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about the show at The Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, FL, an experience of a lifetime, and Joey brings childhood friend John Crowley on to discuss their reign of terror together in high school. SHOW NOTES New DraftKings customers can bet just 5 bucks & get $200 in bonus bets instantly. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook a…

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350: Darrell Hammond - Uncovering Cray 1:08:55

22d ago1:08:55

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian, Darrell Hammond! Check out Darrell’s one man show Cray, now on Audible. Darrell joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his long battle with addiction and the wild journey of discovering the reason behind it all! Darrell shares one of the most powerful stories I’ve ever heard about one therapist who was able to unl…

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Beer Review Shot Glass Tour, Utp#380 59:25

26d ago59:25

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Uncle does another beer review with a five shot glass tour. Topics include: beer review, Taiwan Beer, 5 shot glasses, TikTak BTS stream, Chargers beat Chiefs, NFL pick sheet pools, animals with strange fungal infections, neighborhood fruit trees, good neighbors, drink responsibly, MLB baseball talk, multiple teams in one city, NHL, Kiss Cam problem…

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CVS gives you diabetes 1:49:05

28d ago1:49:05

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Joey Diaz gives up on Lee Syatt for going to the Renaissance Faire, baked special brownies that were strong enough to take him down, announced the launch of a weekly NFL game companion streamed LIVE on his Youtube and X, and much more! SHOW NOTES  Support the show and get your first month of BlueChew for free. Just pay $5 for shipping. Use promo co…

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674 - Dan Blumstein (Author: The Nature of Fear) 1:19:17

1M ago1:19:17

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Dan Blumstein and I explore the multifaceted nature of fear, its evolutionary significance, and its impact on both human and animal behavior. The conversation also delves into existential fears, the manipulation of fear by society, and the importance of understanding and managing fear in a complex world. Dan’s book is The Nature of Fear. This is a …

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Lighting Up the Sky, Utp#379 52:22

1M ago52:22

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Uncle uses his power of prophecy to get a glimpse of the future. Those people are there lighting up the sky, and hopefully it is a sign of better things to come. Topics include: Ed’s letter, shovel rock, TikTak, Ochelli Chat issues, Creative Accidents tires slashed, Sidekick playing with his toy machine, TikTok live center, the X Machine, joiners, …

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349: Kym Whitley - Surprise Motherhood 59:27

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SPONSORS: PrizePicks -Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HONEYDEW and use code HONEYDEW and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! My HoneyDew this week is actress Kym Whitley! Check Kym out in the film Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix, Killing Mary Sue on Prime, and her own podcast Two Funny Mamas cohosted with Sherri Shepherd. Kym…

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673 - Student Loan Justice (Alan Collinge) 1:14:53

1M ago1:14:53

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Alan Collinge is the founder of StudentLoanJustice.Org, author of The Student Loan Scam: The Most Oppressive Debt in U.S. History and How We Can Fight Back. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…

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Kinfolk Energy: Giving A Little Piece Of Yourself 40:20

1M ago40:20

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Send us a text Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt at home? That invisible but palpable sense of belonging isn't accidental—it's what we call "kinfolk energy," and it's at the heart of creating communities that nurture us in ways that transcend blood relations. In this intimate conversation, we unpack our 21-year journey of build…

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Cheeseburgers and cocaine 1:50:16

1M ago1:50:16

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Kathrine Narducci, who you remember from The Sopranos, The Bronx Tale, and much more, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt to talk about everything from being under the ether, loyalty (even to a pizza place), the important of, "the moment before." and the beauty of acting. SHOW NOTES If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @Ind…

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Ask Ben Your Cleopatra Questions! 1:00

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We’re doing our first-ever Q&A bonus episode, and we want your questions! Call 404-885-0013 to leave a voicemail for Ben. You can ask about Cleopatra, Ben's great-uncle Joe Mankiewicz or the stars of the movie. Remember to tell us your first name and where you're calling from. We might use your voice in the episode so keep it clean! And be on the l…

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348: Paul Rodriguez Jr. - 20 Years of P-Rod's Nike SB Legacy 1:04:58

1M ago1:04:58

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SPONSORS: Quince -Keep it classic and cool — with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is legendary professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez Jr! Paul joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his skateboarding career! We talk about what it was like for Paul growing up with a famous dad before sk…

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672 - ROMA 92 58:56

1M ago58:56

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Are we (am I) “stuck in honoring the context of the social media platform,” that is podcasting? Is there a way not to be trapped in playing the commercial game? Did Joe and Duncan sell out, or did their platforms just capture them? I discuss some of the accusations leveled in “Comedy Jonestown” and Marc Maron’s recent appearance on Pod Save America…

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Wildly Successful and Much Maligned 46:54

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The fate of 20th Century Fox hangs in the balance as Cleopatra premieres. Critics and audiences weigh in, Elizabeth and Richard face momentous life decisions, and Joe sinks into a deep depression. For years to come, Joe and the Mankiewicz family reckon the difficult legacy of Cleopatra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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Epstein before the hanging 1:24:53

1M ago1:24:53

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You never know what someone is going through is the motto of this episode of The Church of What's Happening Now. Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about putting yourself in other people's shoes, Joey discovering the term, "anti-woke comedian," and visiting his Mother's grave for the first time in nearly five years. SHOW NOTES: Support the show and get y…

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347: Gene Simmons - God of Thunder 1:18:25

1M ago1:18:25

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SPONSORS: BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month SimpliSafe -Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free! My HoneyDew this week is music legend Gene Simmons! Gene sits …

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Kevin Key guest, Bombay Beach Report, Utp#378 53:52

2M ago53:52

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Kevin Key of the Bombay Beach Report TikTak is our guest on this episode. Learn a little of the history of the Salton Sea here, and be sure to follow Kevin for much more. Topics include: microphone correction, guest, Kevin Key, Bombay Beach, Salton Sea, RV down by the Lake, TikTak, banned from Facebook and IG, living off grid, desert, documentary s…

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670 - Mike Gross 1:22:55

2M ago1:22:55

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Mike just finished his stint in the army and is celebrating by riding a bicycle from El Paso to Canada. He passed by Crestone recently, and we sat down to get to know each other. Pull up a chair and join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/s…

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Mankiewicz vs. Zanuck 45:54

2M ago45:54

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Joe’s body reaches its breaking point, and he’s forced to film the last few scenes from a wheelchair. But when production wraps, Fox installs a new studio head, Darryl F. Zanuck, who undercuts Joe’s authority and takes over the edit of Cleopatra. Soon, Joe and Zanuck wage a very public battle for control of the movie, just months before it’s finall…

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Josh Wolf Returns! 1:37:52

2M ago1:37:52

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Comedian, author, and Joey's friend of 30+ years, Josh Wolf, rejoins The Church for the first time on The East Coast for some laughs! Watch Josh's newest special, "The Campfire Special" on his Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgXSWbF02WE Support the show and get 20% off your first Lucy order with code CHURCH at https://www.lucy.co/CHURCH Ne…

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669 - ROMA 91 2:43

2M ago2:43

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com More blathering. This time, talking about: — Epstein and how fame/power/money distort one’s sense of the possible/permissible; — The joys of watching the Little League playoffs; — A friend’s hard fall. Here’s the link to give Charles some love.…

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346: Jiaoying Summers - 1 Child Policy 1:06:06

2M ago1:06:06

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jiaoying Summers! See Jiaoying on tour and check out her Tiger Mom Podcast. Jiaoying Highlights the Lowlights of growing up in China before coming to America on her own! We talk about the complexities of being born during China’s one child policy, and how Jiaoying's family was able to conceal her birth. Jiaoying ta…

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Penn and Puppet Magic Show, Utp#377 58:39

2M ago58:39

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It’s a cavalcade of topics on this week’s Uncle Show. So much to talk about, and so little time. Topics include: the crazy stuff, prerecording shows for when we are away, TikTak, livestream channels, drop glass from Creative Accidents, unboxing video, New Year’s Revolution, Taiwan Beer, hitting the list of topics, South Park, Special Olympics, find…

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Le Scandale 46:57

2M ago46:57

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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s love affair becomes a tabloid sensation. Richard drinks and Elizabeth cries, they fight and make up, all while trying to keep the affair from their spouses and the public. When the press infiltrates the set and reports on every ugly development, Joe struggles to hold the production together. But as the budget b…

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The edible hoof 1:25:23

2M ago1:25:23

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Joey has learned over the years that sometimes you have to create your own fun. This week, Joey tells Lee about Mercy's first time on stage and why he does NOT want her to be a comedian, and how much he loves watching people lose their mind in public. SHOW NOTES Support the show and get your first month of BlueChew for free, just press in promo cod…

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668 - Before the Dawn, Part II (with Riley Morton) 4:36

2M ago4:36

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com My friend Riley Morton and I sat down for about six hours over two days and he picked my brain about who I am, who I’ve been, and the experiences and ideas that formed the foundation for what eventually became a book called Sex at Dawn. This is the second of a four…

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345: Marc Maron - Partying with Sam Kinison 1:13:45

2M ago1:13:45

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Marc Maron! Check out his latest special Panicked on HBO now. Marc joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his early years living in L.A. and dealing with addiction! We talk about Marc’s time working as head doorman at the Comedy Store, how it influenced his spiral with substances, and the crazy situations…

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667 - ROMA 90 2:33

2M ago2:33

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com It’s the back to school episode! Do you feel like the year begins at the end of summer? Can anyone really be helped (or just supported in helping themselves)? A study showing how we find what we expect to find. Some thoughts on budgeting energy and attention and le…

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The Girl is on Salary 50:53

2M ago50:53

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Joe Mankiewicz decides to recast two leading men and hires Richard Burton and Rex Harrison – major talents who turn out to be major headaches. He also moves filming to a new country, where the budget spirals out of control. Joe works against the clock to meet the studio’s deadline to start shooting, and he nearly pulls it off… until Richard Burton …

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