Best Rick from Ear to There Travel Podcasts (2025)

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Giving Our Regards to Broadway 32:53

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3h ago32:53

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Maz is on the show this week to talk about taking a vacation to New York City to see Broadway musicals. This is something on a lot of bucket lists, but what are the best ways to make it a successful trip?

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A Dick Tracy 35th Anniversary Conversation from a Super-Fan 31:35

7d ago31:35

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After Rick talked about Dick Tracy with Maz earlier this year to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the movie, Sarah Says gave him a call to let him know that it is one of her five favorite movies of all-time. Of course, we have to hear from Sarah Says about this movie if she loves it so much.

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Staying Safe While Entering the Disney Community On-Line 35:33

19d ago35:33

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Unfortunately, every few months will find another story about a popular Disney influencer or brand doing some horrible things...usually to women. The Disney community can be a great place to meet people in the safe environment of the theme parks, but there are some precautions you should take when entering through on-line spaces. Rick and Gillian w…

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Disneyland's 70th Anniversary and a Life Lesson from "Black Sunday" 36:19

25d ago36:19

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70 years ago today, Disneyland opened for the first time on a hot day in 1955 that is now known as "Black Sunday." Everything that could go wrong did go wrong on that opening day. Sarah Says joins Rick on the show today to talk about that disastrous opening, and the special plans Disneyland has for the anniversary…

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Five Years Ago When the Parks Returned 36:17

1M ago36:17

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Rick takes a look back at some of the changes that started five years ago when the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort theme parks reopened from the pandemic closures. That time has had more of an impact on the current state of the parks than you may think.

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Rick's 10 Favorite US Cities to Visit 39:29

1M ago39:29

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With the 4th of July coming up tomorrow, Rick is going to share his ten favorite travel destinations in the United States. These are his favorite places that he has visited. There are cities he hasn't visited and some he doesn't feel he has given enough time to judge.

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Looking Back on the 30th Anniversary of Disney's Pocahontas: Part Two 33:53

2M ago33:53

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Gillian is back for a second-straight week to talk about the 30th anniversary of her favorite Disney Princess movie, Pocahontas. Rick is also going to share two unique travel stories that he has had in the past few weeks.

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Looking Back on the 30th Anniversary of Disney's Pocahontas: Part One 31:31

2M ago31:31

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Rick's good friend Gillian's favorite Disney Princess movie is Pocahontas. That movie came out 30 years ago this month. Gillian is going to be on the show the next two weeks to talk about the film.

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Talking About the Harry Potter and Super Nintendo Worlds at Epic Universe 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Rick is joined by Sarah Says to do some more in-depth looks into Epic Universe. The newest Orlando theme park is officially open at Universal Orlando Resort, and this channel continues to cover it.

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35th Anniversary of Dick Tracy 37:49

2M ago37:49

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In 1990, Disney released the movie Dick Tracy under the Touchstone Pictures umbrella. Initially, the theme parks were full of Dick Tracy references, but that died down quickly, and you can hardly find any traces of this movie in the parks. On today's show, Rick and Maz talk about the film after rewatching it for the first time in decades.…

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A First Trip to Universal's Epic Universe 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Rick talks to his long-time friend Danielle, who took her family of three to Epic Universe for a preview. She also stayed on-property, so this will be a pretty in-depth look at the newest theme-park in the Orlando area.

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Dark Universe and How To Train Your Dragon at Epic Universe 35:10

3M ago35:10

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Rick is joined by regular co-host Maz to talk about two of the most highly-anticipated lands at Epic Universe. Universal's newest theme park opens to the public for real tomorrow. Let's continue to get hyped for it.

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Disney Announces A New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi 30:52

3M ago30:52

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Rick and Maz had to do an emergency recording session when Disney announced a brand-new theme park coming to Abu Dhabi. Why pick Abu Dhabi? What does this mean for the US parks?

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Dealing with JK Rowling While Getting Hyped for Epic Universe 33:25

3M ago33:25

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With Epic Universe opening in a few weeks, Rick allows his co-host Maz to vent a little about how JK Rowling's involvement in the new theme park will impact her enjoyment of it.

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The Hollywood That Never Was and Always Will Be 32:45

3M ago32:45

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Today is the 36th anniversary of the opening of Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World. As Rick continues to look at the tenure of former-Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner, the creation of Disney-MGM Studio is an important part of that story.

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The Evolution of Disney's California Adventure: Part 2 31:49

4M ago31:49

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Sarah Says joins Rick for the second week in a row to discuss the changes that have occurred at Disney's California Adventure in the two-and-a-half decades since it opened across the esplanade from Disneyland Park.

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The Evolution of Disney's California Adventure: Part One 30:52

4M ago30:52

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Rick and Sarah Says talk about the opening of Disney's California Adventure through how the park stands today over the next two weeks. From Superstar Limo to Avengers Campus, DCA has had a unique history.

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Travel Writer and Travel Cartoonist Peter Moore Talks About Enjoying the Little Things 34:37

4M ago34:37

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Peter Moore wrote for some major magazines, before he learned an entirely new skill to appreciate his travel in different ways. He joins Rick on the show this week to talk hiking, travel, and appreciating the little things.

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The Failed Plans for WestCOT at Disneyland Resort 31:02

4M ago31:02

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In the space that is now occupied by Disney California Adventure, Disney had originally planned an educational theme park called WestCOT. This park was going to be very reminiscent of EPCOT over at Walt Disney World, but there were some notable changes suggested. Hear about what was proposed.

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Walt Disney World Pre-Show Tier-List: Part Two, and Women's History at Disney 32:18

5M ago32:18

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Rick and Maz will wrap up their Walt Disney World pre-show tier-list today, by taking a look at the pre-shows at Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Before that, Rick is going to highlight a pioneering woman in the Walt Disney Company.

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Walt Disney World Pre-Show Tier-List: Part One 33:55

5M ago33:55

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Pre-shows have become a bigger-and-bigger part of theme park attractions in recent years. Sometimes these shows have been to the benefit of the guests, and recently it could be argued to the detriment of the guest experience. Today, Rick and Maz start ranking the pre-shows at Walt Disney World. It leads to some surprisingly heated discussions.…

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Ultra-Inclusivity at Morgan's Wonderland Theme Park 30:50

5M ago30:50

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Rick will talk with Richard Pretlow in today's episode of the podcast. Richard is a representative from Morgan's Wonderland theme park in San Antonio, Texas. Morgan's focuses on what they call "ultra-inclusivity." The park accommodates those on the Autism Spectrum, those with physical disabilities, and other conditions that may hinder someone's enj…

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Talking runDisney with the Stride Sisters 34:13

5M ago34:13

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Rick is talking with Natalie and Hannah of the Stride Sisters Podcast on this week's episode of the podcast. Natalie and Hannah both completed the Dopey Challenge as part of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in January

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Muppet*Vision 3D Is Being Replaced, And We Have Thoughts 35:31

6M ago35:31

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Mouse and More Adam joins Rick on the show today to talk about Muppet*Vision 3D's upcoming closure to make way for a Monsters Inc. Land. There are a lot of strong thoughts about this change, and Adam and Rick express a lot of them.

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Mindful Traveling with Author, Photographer, and YouTuber Ralph Velasco 34:53

6M ago34:53

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Ralph Velasco is known as the Continental Drifter, who started planning trips for fellow photographers. He has since branched out to talking about Mindful Travel. Travel shouldn't just be about getting pictures of a few landmarks. Travel should impact you. For more information about Ralph Velasco... https://continentaldrifter.co/about/…

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When Disney Animatronics Go Wild 36:41

6M ago36:41

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Sarah Says joins Rick on the podcast today with a list of viral animatronic malfunctions that her son found on the internet. When things go wrong, it can be funny, but it can also give us a closer look at how they work in the first place.

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I Love LA! LA Regional Food Bank Fundraiser, Disneyland, and Wicked. 33:19

6M ago33:19

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Rick will talk with Disney fan Jeff Gordon about his life as a Disneyland regular; the fires in Los Angeles; and his fundraising efforts for the LA Regional Food Bank. After that, co-host Maz will be on the show to talk about Wicked, and how it might fit in the Universal theme parks.

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Orlando Informer Meetup at Universal Orlando Resort Recap: Part Two 50:00

7M ago50:00

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Back in December, Rick and his co-host Maz took part in the Orlando Informer Meetup at Universal Orlando Resort. Maz went to both nights of the event, and talked about Friday in last week's episode of the podcast. Today, the two co-hosts will cover Saturday night.

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Orlando Informer Meetup at Universal Orlando Resort Recap: Part One 33:41

7M ago33:41

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Rick and his co-host Maz took part in the Orlando Informer Meetup at Universal Orlando Resort last month. For the next two weeks, the two of them will discuss everything they were able to accomplish at the event.

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Author Natalie Keller Reinert Discusses Her Newest Book "Must Be This Tall" 34:48

7M ago34:48

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Rick will be talking with Natalie Keller Reinert, who is a former-Disney cast member, and she has used that experience to shape her new book "Must Be This Tall." This novel follows workers in a fictional theme park that will seem very familiar to most of our listeners.

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: The Real and Fictional History of the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness 31:33

7M ago31:33

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With Walt Disney World's version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad going down for a refurbishment for over a year, Rick thought it was a good time to take a look at what makes the ride such an iconic part of any Disney vacation. We will discuss the theming, fictional backstory, and the real backstory behind the attraction.…

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Traveling As a Way of Life 31:53

8M ago31:53

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This week, Rick will talk to Janelle Jones, who sold all of her possessions, bought an RV, and travels the US, Mexico, and Canada on her own terms. Hear all about her experiences and get some advice if this is something that would interest you.

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the Disney Renaissance; Plus Disney News 35:54

8M ago35:54

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As Rick continues his look at the legacy of former-Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner with an in-depth discussion about one of his biggest successes Who Framed Roger Rabbit. This movie directly caused and funded the Disney Renaissance.

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Taking A Look at the Career of Frozen's Jonathan Groff 31:58

8M ago31:58

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Jonathan Groff has made an impact on the Disney community as the voice of Kristoff in Frozen, and as the King in Hamilton. He also just so happens to be from Rick's hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With Maz and Sarah both having a ton of knowledge about musicals, the three co-hosts will talk about the Broadway and Hollywood star.…

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Talking with Four Different Travel Authors 32:42

8M ago32:42

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On the show, Rick is going to go back and pull from past conversations with authors of successful books. Rick will talk with Phil Gramlich, who put together a collection of stories for “Walt and His Park: The Stories You (Probably) Never Heard”; Ethan Gallogly, who used his time hiking the John Muir Trail as inspiration for his book “The Trail: A N…

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200th Episode and Thanksgiving Celebration 32:15

9M ago32:15

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Sarah Says, Maz, and Rick are all on the show this week to commemorate the 200th episode of Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty. Since it is also Thanksgiving, the three of them will share travel experiences for which they are thankful.

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Michael Eisner's Failed Attempt at Disney America Theme Park 30:54

9M ago30:54

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As Rick continues to delve into the tenure of former-Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner, this week he focuses on an early failure Eisner had to build a patriotic theme park in Northern Virginia.

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Epcot Attraction Tier List: Part Two 36:52

9M ago36:52

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Maz is back on the show this week, and she will be joining Rick to rank every attraction at Epcot in Walt Disney World. The two started the tier list last week, but will wrap it up today.

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Epcot Attraction Tier-List: Part One 31:12

9M ago31:12

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Rick and Maz do another one of their popular theme park tier-lists. This week, and next week, they will go over every attraction at Epcot in Walt Disney World.

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When Scary Things Happen on Disney Vacations 33:47

9M ago33:47

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In honor of Halloween, Sarah Says joins Rick on the show this week to talk about when scary things happen on a Disney vacation. From the annoying to the legitimately fear-inducing, they go through contingency plans to make sure you can salvage the magic from the grips of disappointment.

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Former-Disney Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner's Relationship with Frank Wells 30:52

10M ago30:52

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This week, Rick continues his in-depth look into the life and career of former-Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner. Frank Wells was a big part of Eisner's success in his first decade with Disney. Today, we take a look at some of the bigger moments in that business relationship that is viewed very fondly by many in the Disney fan community.…

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Comparing Disney Cruise Line to Other Options 33:09

10M ago33:09

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Stephen from A Life in the Parks is back on the show this week to talk about the different options in cruising. There will be a particular focus on Disney Cruise Line, but we will cover a number of different options.

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Paying Tribute to the Great Mary Blair 32:20

10M ago32:20

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Mary Blair was hugely influential in the artistic direction of the Walt Disney Company from the "Three Caballeros" to "It's A Small World." At a time when women weren't put in positions of influence, Blair not only made her mark in the mid-20th Century; but also has had appreciation for her art only grow in the subsequent decades. This week, Rick a…

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Paid Skip-The-Line's Negative Impact on Walt Disney World 38:31

10M ago38:31

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Rick is joined by his regular co-host Maz to talk about the different ways that the new paid skip-the-line plans at Walt Disney World are changing the entire dynamics of the parks.

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Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of The Little Mermaid: Part Two 32:36

11M ago32:36

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After talking about the animated classic two weeks ago, Rick and Sarah Says talk about other versions of The Little Mermaid. From musicals, to television, to theme parks, to live-action, there are a lot of different versions of the story.

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Michael Eisner's Life Before the Walt Disney Company 31:03

11M ago31:03

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Over the next few months, Rick will be doing one episode per-week on former-Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner. Today, Rick is looking at the ways in which Eisner's early life differed from that of Walt Disney, himself.

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The 35th Anniversary of The Little Mermaid 33:14

11M ago33:14

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The 35th anniversary of the original Disney animated feature The Little Mermaid is coming up in November. To celebrate, Rick is joined by co-host Sarah Says for a conversation about the movie that isn't just nostalgic for many of our listeners, but also served as the kickstart to the Disney Renaissance.…

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Talking Disney and MAS*H 37:56

11M ago37:56

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Rick is joined by fellow-Disney and M*A*S*H fanatic Shan. They will talk about the ideal ways to enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation, and they will talk about the greatest television show of all-time.

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Covering the Remaining D23 Expo Announcements, and News 31:21

12M ago31:21

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After covering the Walt Disney World announcements from the D23 Expo with Maz the past two weeks, Rick will be going over the remainder of the theme park announcements for the other Disney parks throughout the world. He will also be talking quickly about the five-year anniversary of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World, and going over the …

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More of the D23 Expo Announcements for Walt Disney World 33:22

12M ago33:22

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Rick and Maz spend a second-straight week discussing the D23 announcements for Walt Disney World. They get into Maz's favorite park, Disney's Animal Kingdom. They talk about the announcement that has Rick most intrigued.

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