Best How To Launch A Boardgame Podcasts (2025)

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No Jobbers Here - Just Champions! We talk to Alex about Wrestling Game Get Over! 41:52

1d ago41:52

41:52

Have you ever been playing a board game and suddenly thought 'Man, I'd love to lay the SmackDown on this Jabroni on the other side of the table'? (What?) Well, here's your perfect opportunity! (What?) 'Get Over' is as close to lacing up your boots, throwing on a pair of trunks and dishing out Stunners, Tombstones and People's Elbows as you're likel…

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Building the Perfect 90's Computer AND Kickstarter Campaign - We Discuss Computer Junkyard with Dream Egg Games! 1:18:14

27d ago1:18:14

1:18:14

In this episode Jay speaks to Allan Pincus of Dream Egg Games, about Computer Junkyard; The Best Computer Game NOT Played on a Computer! Allan shares his story, from coming up with an idea almost 20 years ago, to bringing it to fruition with a very successful Kickstarter campaign! There is also some fantastic advice for people considering creating …

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Spinning the Spokes - We Discuss AI in Gaming with Mark Stockton- Pitt! 45:26

2M ago45:26

45:26

AI Art. A controversial subject in any walk of life, but especially relevant in the Board Gaming industry at the moment, as the debate rages on over whether it should be OK to release a game using art generated by AI. We chat to Mark Stockton-Pitt of Radical 8 Games, who was recently accused of using AI art when every single piece of artwork in Spo…

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Aire We Go Yet Again! Airecon X Preview with Founder Mark Cooke! 40:13

3M ago40:13

40:13

It's time for us to talk Airecon again, and for the second year running we've managed to secure the services of the legendary Mark Cooke to tell us all about AIRECON X We find out what's staying the same, what's changing, what huge events and guests will be appearing and, as always, whether we'll still be able to get some delicious poutine and hand…

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Not Your Average Lending Library! - We Talk to Mill from Dissent Games 38:18

3M ago38:18

38:18

A belated Happy New Year to everyone! We're back, and we're kicking off 2025 with an interview, having been joined by the lovely Mill from Dissent Games! We actually recorded this episode back in September of 2024, but we've been waiting for the right time to share it with you... and that time is now! We discuss the representation of women in Board…

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A Board Gaming Merry Christmas! We Talk Favourites from 2024! 1:12:49

4M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas everyone! What have the Bucket List Board Gamers got in their sack for you this year? Well, if you asked Nick, I'm sure you'd get a different answer, but what we ACTUALLY have for you is a bumper Christmas Special episode! Join Jay, Kay, Craig and Andy as they discuss the best games they've played in 2024! Turn on the C…

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Draw, Draw & Draw Some More! Interview with Gerardo Priore from Beyond Words Games 38:12

5M ago38:12

38:12

Yes we're back with another interview episode, and this time we're talking to Gerardo from Beyond Words Games about his induction title... The Strange Forgeries Of Mr. S.C.Rheber! We discuss the game, the inspiration, the origins of induction games, and quite pertinently, the role that reviewers and influencers play in the launch of a board game. A…

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Even More Spooky Scary Games to Play at Halloween! 51:01

6M ago51:01

51:01

Yes it's Spooky Season once again (sorry Craig!) and we're back with another 6 games to keep you on the edge of your seat this Halloween. From games that are scarily hard to get hold of, to solo offerings to enjoy as you hide from sweet-hungry children roaming the streets, we've got you covered in this years Halloween Special. We're serving up noth…

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The Bucket List Series - More Entry Level Games with Dan, Matt & Craig 33:24

6M ago33:24

33:24

The second in our flagship 'Bucket List' Series, this episode Craig, Dan and Matt pitch some more Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board gaming, with Luke acting as judge and jury (but hopefully not executioner!) Whether it be alluring visuals, tasty tactility or an effortless teach,…

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Interviews Special - We Talk to Tossit, Hexor & Huff No More! 56:16

7M ago56:16

56:16

This episode we have a TRIPLE header of interviews, as Jay speaks to Tossit, Hexor and Huff No More! They discuss everything from where their respective games ideas came from, what stage of development they are in, what got them into gaming in the first place and what the plans are going forward. Enjoy! **Important Information** TOSSIT You can find…

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The First (and potentially last) BLBG Quiz featuring Huff No More and Molinarius Games! 45:07

7M ago45:07

45:07

Everybody loves a good quiz, don't they? Well, here is our first (and maybe even last) attempt at one, as Quizmaster Craig hosts a knock-down, drag-out brawl pitting Podcasters Vs. Publishers! Who will reign supreme after 4 rounds of devilish deduction? Find out now! Thank you to from Mike from Huff No More and Lee from Molinarius Games, please che…

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The Dragon is Defeated! Now it's Time to Split the Hoard! - Interview with Marc Kenobi 40:30

7M ago40:30

40:30

The Dragon has been slain, and underneath its lifeless corpse lies a mountain of riches the likes of which you have never seen. You shoot a glance to the other members of your party, each person covetously scanning the pile of goodies with envious eyes... then you dive in to claim what is yours! Split the Hoard is a game that plays out in those mom…

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Ep 20 - Final Polish (Bradley Joseph) 54:47

7M ago54:47

54:47

Bradly Joseph from Gameweaver Games joins Parker and Kim to talk about how utilizing development services can help get that final polish on a game. They also explore the different options available through Gameweaver and other providers like them. If you want to check out Gameweaver Games to see if they can help you on your board game design journe…

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Ep 19 - Where Has the Time Gone? 52:14

8M ago52:14

52:14

Wow! Kim and Parker are back and we've got some exciting updates on Trash Dash! Join us for this hosts only episode to find out what we've been up to and where we're going! Spoiler...you're going to want to mark your calendars for Sept 17!!! Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!By Kim Breeze & Parker Simpson

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The Bucket List Series - Entry Level Games with Luke, Craig & Jay 43:07

8M ago43:07

43:07

We thought it was about time we addressed the elephant in the room, and made sense of why we are called the Bucket List Board Gamers! The first in what we hope to be a long-running series, this episode Luke, Craig and Jay discuss their picks for Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board…

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Previews, Prototypes and Playtests... Oh My! 1:13:25

9M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

This episode we've got our grubby little hands on not one, not two, not three but FOUR games that are yet to hit the market, and we're going to talk about them! We have played Risible Games 'A Cure for What Ails You', Schnarf Games 'Survive Alive', No Drinks on the Table's 'Divide & Conker' and Tablescope's 'Light Speed Arena'! Plus we're joined by…

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More Hot Takes! Come and Get Your Even Hotter Takes! 37:20

9M ago37:20

37:20

They're Hot... They're... not *SO* fresh as we originally recorded this episode in 2023, but they are by all means still very relevant! Join Luke, Craig and Dan once again as they get some more board gaming gripes off their chest, taking us into Hot Takeception with Hot Takes inside Hot Takes... Inside Hot Takes! If you haven't listened to our prev…

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Meow You're Talking! We Chat to Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel! 34:36

10M ago34:36

34:36

This episode we speak with Marco Pecota from Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel, a miniatures solo/co-operative campaign game using the Unknown Paths system. Marco tells us about the new game, his past in the board game industry, how things have changed when it comes to publishing games and a whole lot more in between. Fans of 'Escape…

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Just One More Thing... The UK Games Expo Wrap Up Featuring Eric Lang! 1:29:12

11M ago1:29:12

1:29:12

Who's got an hour and a half to spare? Well, if you have we've got a bumper post-UKGE episode to help you fill it! This episode Jay, Kay, Craig and Drew discuss their experiences at UKGE 2024. The ups, the downs, what went well and what could be improved (in our humble opinion, of course!) Plus we have a special interview with renowned game designe…

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UK Games Expo 2024 Preview featuring War of the Worlds: One More Day! 47:28

11M ago47:28

47:28

It's ALMOST TIME for UK Games Expo 2024! This episode Jay, Craig, Kay and Jason (making his BLBG debut) are joined by Matt from War of the Worlds: One More Day to discuss what they are most looking forward to at the UK's biggest gaming convention. If you're heading to UKGE we also share our most valuable tips, what to do if you feel a little overwh…

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Pandora Celeste Emergency Protocol Initiated! We Talk to Mike from Guntower Games! 41:38

12M ago41:38

41:38

In Space... nobody can hear you scream! But they CAN hear us talk to Mike from Guntower Games about his current project; Pandora Celeste... and so can you! Pandora Celeste is a love letter to all those Sci-fi Movies and TV Shows many of us grew up with. From Aliens, to Terminator and everything in between, Pandora Celeste sees players work together…

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Hot Takes! Come and Get Your Hot Takes! 41:08

12M ago41:08

41:08

Who doesn't love a good old fashioned unpopular opinion? Well we've got three (potentially) infuriating hot takes for you in the first of a two-parter! This was actually recorded in late 2023, so some of the references to 'this year' actually mean last year now, just in case anything didn't quite make sense! Enjoy, and be sure to let us know if you…

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Back of the Net! We Talk to Vicente from Sunday League Games 29:12

1y ago29:12

29:12

On me head, son, It's a game of two halves, Park the bus, He was half a yard off, The referee's a... well, you get the idea with that! This episode we're talking about Sunday League Football, a game by Sunday League Games that is due to launch on Gamefound in just over a week (8th April!) We are joined by Vicente, one of the developers of this 'bea…

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Just the Two of Us... 2 Player Games Special! 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

Grab your best board gaming buddy and get ready for some intense 1 on 1 action... that's right, this episode we're talking about the best 2 Player Board Games! Luke, Drew, Craig and Matt all pick their favourite 2 Player-Only board game, before rounding out a top 5 with one of their honourable mentions. Please Note - We thought this episode had bee…

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Aire We Go Again! - Chatting Airecon '24 with Founder Mark Cooke & Rodney from Watch It Played 49:42

1y ago49:42

49:42

Quite the episode title, huh? Yes, with AireCon Prime under a month away, we're talking about our favourite board gaming convention again! And this time we have the perfect people to shed some light on what this year's AC Prime will have in store; namely Mr. AireCon himself Mark Cooke, and perennial AireCon attendee and board gaming royalty Rodney …

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Airecon 2024 Preview with Laurie from SDR Games! 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

With March (not February!) fast approaching we thought it was about time we got ourselves (and hopefully you, our beloved listeners) hyped about Airecon 2024! That's right, Harrogate once again plays host to the 4 day boardgame extravaganza known here at BLBG as 'Airecon Prime'! Airecon provides the opportunity to check out what your favourite publ…

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Meet Your Table Flipping Champions... Airecon AC West 2023 Special! 42:56

1+ y ago42:56

42:56

Back in October three of the Bucket List Board Gamers headed to the brand-spanking new AC West convention in Telford! How did they find it? What did they play? Is there anything they would change? And most importantly, who won the Table Flipping Championship by sending their meeple the furthest, while also gaining the most table rotations and rolli…

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Ep 18 - The Punk Rock Approach (Dan Hughes) 1:08:22

1+ y ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Dan Hughes joins Kim and Parker to share his journey from taking a lock down project with his daughter to a successful Kickstarter and more! He also shares how his punk rock approach inspires him to try new things for the sake of trying them. Learn more about CoraQuest or order your own copy at: https://www.brighteyegames.com/. Find Dan's new book,…

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Ep 17 - Updates and Announcements 41:12

1+ y ago41:12

41:12

Join Parker and Kim for updates from Mythic Con, Trash Dash playtesting, and a BIG announcement! This episode is jam packed with news. Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!By Kim Breeze & Parker Simpson

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Ep 16 - Doing What Works for You (Fertessa Allyse) 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

49:36

In this episode, Kim and Parker are joined by the amazingly talented Fertessa Allyse. This episode is packed full of great advice! She shares what helped her with developing her own personal projects and pitching those games to publishers. She also shares how different that was from designing games for Funko, and Pokémon. When she's not designing g…

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Spooky Scary Board Games - Our Top 5 Games to Play at Halloween! 1:05:02

1+ y ago1:05:02

1:05:02

It's Spooky Season and here at Bucket List Board Gamers we love a good horror-themed board game! We love them so much, we've decided to pick 2 each and pitch them to our fellow BLBG'ers, then pull together a Top 5 that we recommend to you, our lovely listeners! So pop out a bowl of sweets for the Trick or Treaters, dim the lights, grab your favouri…

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Ep 15 - Distilling Your Game's Core Experience (Dave Beck) 56:44

1+ y ago56:44

56:44

Kim and Parker kick off the Season 2 designer stories with a very special guest, Dave Beck, designer and publisher of the hit game Distilled. Dave shares how an idea in the middle of the night led the way for his journey into board game design, Kickstarting his game, and creating his publishing company, Paverson Games. They also brain storm names D…

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Ep 14 - And We're Back! Season 2 Launch 27:14

1+ y ago27:14

27:14

After a quick summer break filled with Gen Con, more playtesting and moving, Parker and Kim are back with the start of Season 2! Hear about what they've learned so far, what to expect in Season 2 and a giveaway?!?! Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!By Kim Breeze & Parker Simpson

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Spreading Our Wings with Wingspan! 40:18

1+ y ago40:18

40:18

In this episode we look at one of the big hitters in the board game world; Wingspan! Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and published by Stonemaier Games in 2019, Wingspan captured the hearts of the board gaming world with its easy to learn but difficult to master mechanics. The game's stunning artwork, provided by Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo, Natalia…

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We're Storming the Castles of Burgundy! 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

35:11

In this episode we're taking a trip to rural France once more as we look at 2011's Castles of Burgundy! Designed by Stefan Feld and illustrated by Julien Delval and Harald Lieske, there is much debate as to how this one looks versus how it plays! Quite coincidentally we're releasing this just as backers have started to receive their new and improve…

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It's Time to get Fired Up for Flamecraft! 37:13

2y ago37:13

37:13

In this episode of the Bucket List Board Gamers we implore you to grab some meat, toast, potions, leaves, gems and most importantly anvils, and join us as we discuss Flamecraft from Cardboard Alchemy and Lucky Duck. Designed by Manny Vega and beautifully illustrated by Sandra Tang, Flamecraft sees the players vying to collect the most points as the…

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Ep 13 - Origins Unpub Wrap Up 42:23

2y ago42:23

42:23

Parker and Kim are back from Origins and are ready to share the details of Trash Dash's first major public appearance. From ice cream in an airport to meeting some of our favorite designers, it's safe to say Origins 2023 was a blast! Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!By Kim Breeze & Parker Simpson

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A Feast for Odin... and Your Ears! 27:24

2y ago27:24

27:24

Braid up your beard, climb aboard your Longship and set sail for Valhalla with us, as this episode we discuss A Feast for Odin! A Feast for Odin is a points driven, worker placement romp through the life and times of a Norman tribe, these days more commonly known as Vikings! With multiple routes to victory, will you end up with a cornucopia of reso…

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Ep 12 - Trash Dash at Origins Game Fair 32:38

2y ago32:38

32:38

Parker and Kim are heading to Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH! Parker shares how he's been preparing and where you can find him with his prototype of Trash Dash. Time to put everything we've learned from the first 11 episodes into practice. And someone let Parker and Kim box up this episode by themselves..... Follow us on social media at Board Ou…

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Throwing Axes at Sharks... UKGE 2023 Special! 56:40

2y ago56:40

56:40

Now the dust has settled, the pieces have been packed away and most importantly everyone had a chance to look at their purchases, the Bucket List Board Gamers talk about their experience at UKGE! On this episode Jay, Drew, Nick and Craig discuss the event and the games they enjoyed playing, including Lorcana, Rome in a Day, Meteor Heroes, Blood on …

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Ep 11 - Playtesting at Unpubs (Nathan Woll) 43:15

2y ago43:15

43:15

Kim and Parker talk about convention playtesting with Nathan Woll, creator of Free Radicals and fellow member of the Board Game Design Lab community. Their conversation covers how to teach new players, how to collect vital feedback, and how to make the most of your time running playtests. They also chat about a Capri Sun sponsored game.... Fail Fas…

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Here Today, Carcassonne Tomorrow! 32:17

2y ago32:17

32:17

In our debut episode we kick off with the quintessential introductory game of Carcassonne! Kick back, relax, lay your tiles, place your Meeples and just have a bloody good time in general! We also discuss the numerous expansions and reimplementations, and talk about other similar suitable 'introductory' games for those keen to get into the hobby or…

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Ep 10 - Convention Prep, Part 2 (Seppy Yoon) 25:31

2y ago25:31

25:31

Kim and Parker wrap up their interview with Seppy Yoon, board game designer, publisher, content creator from Fight in a Box. In this episode, they discuss the importance of building relationships. Then, we see if Seppy can become the new Boxing Up Time Champion! Follow Conquest Princess here: https://gamefound.com/projects/fight-in-a-box/conquest-p…

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Ep 9 - Convention Prep, Part 1 (Seppy Yoon) 43:08

2y ago43:08

43:08

Seppy Yoon, board game designer, indie publisher, content creator, and all around neat guy joins Kim and Parker to share his advice on preparing to take your prototype to a gaming convention. Follow Seppy's Gamefound project Conquest Princess here: https://gamefound.com/projects/fight-in-a-box/conquest-princess-fashion-is-power Find Seppy on social…

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Ep 8 - The Four C's of Game Rules (Kathleen Mercury) 42:58

2y ago42:58

42:58

Kathleen Mercury returns to share the Four C's of Game Rules with Kim and Parker. The gang also chats about the best ways to teach your game at a playtest and helpful tips about playtesting in general. Be sure to check out all of Kathleen's free design resources on www.kathleenmercury.com or follow her on Instagram! Follow us on social media at Boa…

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Ep 7 - Ready, Set, Go! (Kathleen Mercury) 1:07:10

2y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Kathleen Mercury, co-designer of Greece Lightning, stops by the podcast to explain why racing games are the perfect place to start your design journey. It's simple, nostalgic and easy to connect with her middle schoolers and adult learners. If she can teach middle schoolers for 17+ years, she should be able to keep Kim and Parker on task...right? L…

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Ep 6 - Minimum Viable Product 35:04

2y ago35:04

35:04

In this episode we catch up with Parker to discuss how the design process is going so far. He shares his findings on the minimal viable product concept while Kim tries to convince him to add the Goodfeathers to his latest design. Link to the video Parker references in the episode: https://youtu.be/UvCri1tqIxQ Follow us on social media at Board Out …

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Ep 5 - Testing Your Early Design, Part 2 (Gabe Barrett) 28:11

2y ago28:11

28:11

In this two part interview, Kim and Parker are joined by Gabe Barrett from Board Game Design Lab to talk about how to start playtesting your game early in your design. In Part 2, Gabe shares more of his top tips and best practices for playtesting. Follow along Gabe's Journey here: https://www.youtube.com/@gabebarrett https://boardgamedesignlab.com/…

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Ep 4 - Testing Your Early Design, Part 1 (Gabe Barrett) 34:21

2y ago34:21

34:21

In this two part interview, Kim and Parker are joined by Gabe Barrett from Board Game Design Lab to talk about how to start playtesting your game early in your design. Should you start right away or wait until you have the perfect prototype to share? Listen in to find out! Follow along Gabe's Journey here: https://www.youtube.com/@gabebarrett https…

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Ep 3 - The What and the Why 27:55

2y ago27:55

27:55

Parker is designing a game! In this episode we share more details about the game Parker is trying to get out of his head and onto the table! Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!By Kim Breeze & Parker Simpson

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