Best Tanak Podcasts (2025)

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The Birth of John & Jesus: Luke’s Hidden Jubilee & Israel’s Story Rewritten 1:45:06

3M ago1:45:06

1:45:06

In this episode of the Winter Gospel Series 2025, we dive deep into Luke’s birth narratives—not as sentimental Christmas tales, but as a radical reshaping of Israel’s story. From John’s birth breaking the silence of the priesthood to Jesus’ birth mirroring an inverted Year of Jubilee, Luke’s narrative is rich with allusions to the Tanakh. We explor…

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Have We Lost God’s Presence? Mary, the Ark, and the Church’s Failure to See God 1:09:47

3M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

The church claims to follow Jesus—but do we even recognize Him when He shows up? In this episode, we unravel Luke’s Gospel to see how Mary is portrayed as the Ark of the Covenant, how Jesus embodies the Temple, and how Simeon and Anna saw what so many others missed. But what about us? For centuries, the church has rewritten its own story—erasing it…

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Zechariah, Mary, and the Failure of Religion: Luke’s Gospel in the Tanakh’s Story 1:32:05

4M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Luke’s Gospel isn’t just a new beginning—it’s the continuation of an ancient story. In this episode, we trace how Zechariah’s silence echoes Israel’s exile, how Mary and Elizabeth embody God’s renewal, and how Luke weaves the Tanakh’s grand narrative into his Gospel. What does this mean for a church that has lost its way? Can we see, listen, and be…

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The Birth Announcements in Luke—A Tale of Two Responses 55:22

4M ago55:22

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In this episode of ourWinter Gospel Series, we dive into the parallel birth announcements in Luke’s Gospel—the angelic proclamations to Zechariah and Mary. Many have been taught to read this story as a simple lesson in obedience: Zechariah doubts and is punished, while Mary submits and is blessed. But is that really what’s happening here? We read b…

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Lost Voices: The Sources of Luke-Acts & the Tragedy of a Closed Canon 1:03:07

4M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

What sources did Luke use to craft his Gospel and the book of Acts? How do these sources shape our understanding of Jesus and the early church? In this episode, we explore the origins of Luke-Acts, diving into ancient texts, oral traditions, and lost writings that influenced the narrative. But beyond that, we confront a deeper tragedy—the closing o…

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Voices of the Early Church: The Fathers on Luke-Acts (Intro to Luke-Acts Part 3 - Winter Gospel Series 2025) 29:14

4M ago29:14

29:14

In Episode 3 of our Luke-Acts Winter Gospel Series, we turn to the early church fathers to explore their perspectives on Luke-Acts. Who were these influential figures? What did they write about these two remarkable volumes? Join us as we dive into the lives and writings of these early Christian leaders, uncover their thoughts on the authorship and …

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Intro to Luke-Acts Part 2 - Winter Gospel Series 2025 41:40

4M ago41:40

41:40

Welcome to Episode 2 of our Luke-Acts Winter Gospel Series! This week, we’re diving into the mystery of who authored Luke-Acts by examining fascinating internal scriptural clues. We explore: The significance of the Theophilus dedication and what it tells us about the intended audience. The enigmatic "we" passages in Acts and how they may hint at th…

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Intro to Luke-Acts - Winter Gospel Series 2025 37:24

5M ago37:24

37:24

We're back! After a long hiatus, our podcast returns as part of our yearly teaching series. This season kicks off with the Winter Gospel Series, where we'll take a deep dive into Luke-Acts. In this episode, I break down the large-scale structure of Luke-Acts, showing how the two books are deeply connected. We also explore fascinating clues within t…

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Interview: Getting To Know British Rally Icons Gwyndaf And Elfyn Evans 24:25

11M ago24:25

24:25

Two titans of the British rallying scene are the latest guests to join us on the Gravel Notes podcast. Gwyndaf Evans lit up the stages in the 1980s and 1990s winning the British Rally Championship in 1996 driving a Ford Escort RS2000 before going on to finish a championship runner on four occasions. His son Elfyn has since developed into a regular …

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Interview: World Champion Petter Solberg 57:46

11M ago57:46

57:46

Few wore their heart on the sleeve and entertained like Petter Solberg, which earned him legions of fans and the nickname Mr Hollywood. More than two decades on from winning the 2003 World Rally Championship title the much-loved Norwegian remains a force in the rallying scene. But what is it like to be Petter Solberg - the showman? Autosport’s WRC …

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Interview: Double World Champion Kalle Rovanperä 43:01

12M ago43:01

43:01

Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Kalle Rovanpera is one of the brightest young talents in Motorsport having rewritten the World Rally Championship record books, becoming the youngest ever champion aged 22 in 2022. Last year he joined an elite group of drivers to defend the crown that include Juha Kankkunen, Miki Biasion, Tommi Makinen, Sebastien Loeb and Seba…

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Tanak Back In The Title Fight After Record Finish – WRC Sardinia 2024 Review 1:03:42

12M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

The dust has just about settled from an absolute barnstormer of a Rally Italia Sardinia that saw Hyundai’s Ott Tanak victorious by the joint smallest winning margin in series history. Tanak defeated Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier by 0.2s after final stage drama, while points leader Thierry Neuville and contender Elfyn Evans found the going tough as the W…

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Analysing Lancia’s Rally Comeback and the WRC’s Sardinia Sprint Concept 49:08

1y ago49:08

49:08

It has been a big week for rallying already. Lancia has announced it is making a long-awaited comeback to the stages while the World Rally Championship will trial its new sprint concept in Sardinia. Autosport WRC reporter Tom Howard and rally journalist Luke Barry take a look at what Lancia’s announcement means for the world of rallying and preview…

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Interview: Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe 34:38

1y ago34:38

34:38

World Rally Championship points leaders Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe join Gravel Notes for a special episode. The Hyundai Motorsport duo have made a blistering start to the 2024 season headlined by a stunning win in Monte Carlo. In a wide-ranging interview Thierry and Martijn discuss their first rally memories and how they work together as…

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Ogier Takes Sixtieth Rally Win - WRC Portugal 2024 Review 1:04:42

1y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Sebastien Ogier chalked up the impressive milestone of 60 career World Rally Championship victories at Rally Portugal while Thierry Neuville opened up a 24-point lead in the title race. Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais produced a faultless display to emerge from an intense head-to-head with a Hyundai’s rejuvenated Ott Tanak to claim a record six…

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WRC Portugal Rally Preview 47:05

1y ago47:05

47:05

Four different winners from as many events has left the World Rally Championship delicately poised with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville maintaining a six-point lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans heading into Portugal this week. A founding member of inaugural WRC season in 1973, Portugal is a firm fan and driver favourite, thanks to its challenging, yet brut…

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WRC 2024 - Croatia Rally Review 56:05

1y ago56:05

56:05

The World Rally Championship returned to Croatia this past weekend for Round 4 of the 2024 season and with it, an epic battle between Elfyn Evans and Thierry Neuville took place, but with errors from both men in the closing stages, Sebastien Ogier came through to take the overall victory. On this week's Gravel Notes, Tom Howard and Luke Barry break…

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Ireland Rally Bid Halted and 2024 Croatia Preview 54:21

1y ago54:21

54:21

Welcome back to another edition of Gravel Notes and in this episode, hosts Tom Howard and Luke Barry discuss the breaking news that the Ireland Rally attempt for 2025 has sadly been cancelled and whether there's any chance it can be brought back in the future. The pair also preview the 2024 Croatia Rally and there's an extra challenging edition of …

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WRC 2024 - Safari Rally Review 52:45

1y ago52:45

52:45

Welcome back to the winner's circle Kallie Rovanpera! It was a dominant victory at the 2024 Safari Rally of Kenya as both he and co-driver Jonne Halttunen led a Toyota 1-2 finish with Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston also on the podium. In this edition of Gravel Notes, Tom Howard and Luke Barry break down the heavy attrition rate amongst the reg…

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WRC Safari Rally Preview with M-Sport's Adrien Fourmaux 42:53

1y ago42:53

42:53

On a special edition of the Gravel Notes podcast, Tom Howard and Luke Barry are joined by the latest driver to step on the WRC's podium M-Sport's own Adrien Fourmaux as they discuss the young French man's career, his first podium in Sweden, how he came back to the WRC1 after a tough 2022 season, as well as his thoughts going into the Safari Rally.…

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What the FIA's radical changes could mean for WRC 1:02:34

1+ y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

The world motorsport governing body has shared its key objectives for the future of the WRC which was presented at the World Motor Sport Council. Out are Hybrid engines and its place a more cost-effective future. But what does a cost effective future mean? To answer that Tom Howard is joined by Luke Barry as they analyse this radical overhaul for t…

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WRC 2024 - Rally Sweden Review 1:00:23

1+ y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Rally Sweden proved to a rally of attrition as contenders rose and fell, and when all was said and done it was Hyundai’s Esapekka Lappi taking an unexpected victory. The popular victory marked Lappi’s first win in six years, six months and 19 days. Tom Howard is joined by Luke Barry as they take a look back at the stories that came out of Rally Swe…

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WRC 2024 - Rally Sweden Preview 44:34

1+ y ago44:34

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Of the back of the Monte Carlo Rally, we are now heading to perhaps one of the fastest Rally on the calendar Rally Sweden. World Champion Kalle Rovanperä makes his return, raising the stakes as he looks to help Toyota get back on track. Once again Tom Howard is joined by Luke Barry as they preview this weekend's event in Sweden.…

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WRC 2024 – Monte Carlo Rally Review 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

52:35

Gravel Notes is back and a new era for the WRC is already upon us. With Kalle Rovanperä taking on a part time schedule it is up to the likes of Elfyn Evans to carry the mantle of Toyota in 2024. He has his work cut out for him as the power duo of Ott Tanak and Thierry Neuville are looking to capitalize on any weakness. Tom Howard is joined by Luke …

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Rally Sweden Review and Interviews 30:39

2+ y ago30:39

30:39

As Tom Howard returns from an incredible weekend of action in Sweden, he talks to Martyn Lee about the battle for the win and what it says about the championship fight this year.By Gravel Notes - Rallying News

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Monte Carlo Preview - with Rovanperä, Tänak and Neuville 58:22

2+ y ago58:22

58:22

Welcome back to the Gravel Notes podcast in 2023. We're back for our first WRC preview show and also a wider look ahead to the season ahead. This podcast incorporates a shorter section we also made for the Autosport podcast channel, but we know you're a fan of rally, so then we continued the conversation and heard from three of our title contenders…

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Rally Japan Preview 25:47

2+ y ago25:47

25:47

The World Rally Championship heads to Japan this weekend for the final round of 2022 with nothing but pride to race for, with both championships already decided. The 10-year wait for WRC to return to Japan in 2020 was ultimately delayed as the event became a casualty of the pandemic, and the sense of anticipation is even higher now amongst the pass…

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Rally Spain Review + Tänak's Hyundai Departure 31:30

2+ y ago31:30

31:30

Tom Howard is back to review the penultimate round of WRC in 2022, but can't talk about anything else first but Ott Tänak's decision to leave Hyundai at the end of the year. But does it mean he'll leave the sport itself? Tom also talks about how Toyota exerted their strength to win another team title and why all teams need to be looking for the nex…

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Rally New Zealand Review 18:47

2+ y ago18:47

18:47

WRC returned for the Repco Rally New Zealand after a ten-year hiatus to see a new world champion crowned. Kalle Rovanperä could have settled for a cautious points finish to secure his first title, but instead delivered his trademark 'maximum attack' on the wet and muddy gravel roads around Auckland. Rovanperä also takes the title of being the young…

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Acropolis Rally Greece Review 27:27

2+ y ago27:27

27:27

Martyn Lee is joined by TOM HOWARD to analyse a fairy tale weekend for Hyundai, as other teams fell by the wayside, they picked up a 1-2-3 result for the first time in history. What makes this story more remarkable is from how far back Hyundai came in 2022, with a Rally1 challenger developed and built far too late. From the lows of Monte Carlo and …

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WRC Ypres Rally Belgium Review 50:55

3y ago50:55

50:55

Tom Howard and Michael Haffenden are back from WRC Ypres Rally Belgium where Ott Tänak secured his second rally win on the bounce, as a high rate of attrition saw multiple crashes.By Gravel Notes - Rallying News

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Rally Finland Review + Tom's Toyota Co-Drive 38:59

3y ago38:59

38:59

Last weekend witnessed a truly incredible Rally Finland with WRC's best battling it out for the win. Today on Gravel Notes with Tom Howard he talks to all three podium teams - Tanak, Rovanpera and Lappi. We also hear how Hyundai ended Toyota's winning streak in Finland, and how the land of 1000 lakes was able to keep Lappi's car topped up with wate…

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Rally Estonia Review - with Rovanpera, Evans and Tanak 33:17

3y ago33:17

33:17

Kalle Rovanpera clinched a fifth win from seven World Rally Championship rounds with a masterclass display to defeat Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans at Rally Estonia. The WRC championship leader produced yet another stunning performance, despite starting first on the road in changeable weather conditions, to beat Evans by 1m00.9s on Estonia’s fast gra…

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Rally Estonia Preview 25:30

3y ago25:30

25:30

Round 7 of the World Rally Championship in Estonia kicks off tomorrow just after 6:30pm UK, and Martyn Lee is joined by Tom Howard to preview the action. Safari Rally Kenya was a car-breaker with harsh conditions hurting many teams and drivers, whilst 2022's sensation Kalle Rovanpera dominated from first on the road. Can home hero Ott Tanak fight b…

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Safari Rally Kenya Review 26:49

3y ago26:49

26:49

Kalle Rovanpera enhanced his World Rally Championship title credentials with victory at a gruelling Safari Rally Kenya, as Toyota locked out the top four positions. Tom Howard is back on the podcast to review a weekend of attrition and superb performances. Martyn Lee is your host.By Gravel Notes - Rallying News

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Safari Rally Kenya Preview 15:46

3y ago15:46

15:46

Tom Howard is live from Africa as he previews all the action for this weekend's Safari Rally KenyaBy Gravel Notes - Rallying News

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Rally Sardinia Review 31:59

3y ago31:59

31:59

Tanak is back on top of the podium after 462 days, Rovanpera extends his championship lead and Craig Breen has technical trouble with his giggling pin. Martyn Lee is joined by Tom Howard to look back at WRC Rally Sardinia.By Gravel Notes - Rallying News

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Rally Sardinia Preview and Portugal Chat 28:29

3y ago28:29

28:29

WRC teams have made the relatively short hop from Portugal to Italy for this weekends WRC Rally Italia Sardegna. The more observant podcast fans will have noticed we didn’t bring you our usual review show last week to wrap up Portugal, and we explain why on today’s podcast. So we look back at Portugal and the incredible job by Kalle Rovanpera to wi…

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WRC Rally Portugal Preview 20:49

3y ago20:49

20:49

Tom Howard and Andy Simmons are in Portugal to preview the next round of the World Rally Championship. They were also present at the gala dinner last night to celebrate the 50th season of WRC, and bring us all the news about how the special anniversary is being marked this weekend.By Gravel Notes - Rallying News

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WRC Rally Croatia Review 30:29

3y ago30:29

30:29

Tom Howard is back from Croatia to analyse all the action from WRC Rally Croatia, including a frantic Sunday when sudden rain and tyre choices were the story of the day.By Gravel Notes - Rallying News

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Inside The World Of A WRC Mechanic 25:04

3y ago25:04

25:04

Mechanics are an integral part of motorsport regardless of discipline and those that work in the World Rally Championship mechanics are regarded among elite. These unsung heroes are expected to perform miracles against the clock to prepare and repair WRC cars during events. Unlike other forms of motorsport, rallying’s version of the circuit racing …

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Interview: FIA Rally Director Andrew Wheatley 51:21

3y ago51:21

51:21

Tom Howard talks to new FIA Rally Director Andrew Wheatley. Wheatley took over the position vacated by Yves Matton last year, and steps up from being WRC category manager. He’s a rally veteran having worked across Belgian and Polish championships, including a long spell at M-Sport in the early 2000’s. WRC’s new Rally1 hybrid era is underway, and to…

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WRC Rally Sweden Review - A flying Finn and a flying fin-ish 34:30

3+ y ago34:30

34:30

Tom Howard is fresh off the plane from Sweden with his full review of how Kalle Rovanperä took an emphatic victory to take charge of the championship. The 21 year old decided on muted celebrations, after giving his support to the people of Ukraine currently under Russian invasion, exactly 21 years after his father Harri took his only World Rally Ch…

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Rally Sweden Preview 30:08

3+ y ago30:08

30:08

This weekend there'll be no Sebs, plenty of studs and guaranteed sub-zero temperatures. Following a 2021 break, Rally Sweden is back on the calendar and moving to a new location further north, which will guarantee a spectacular backdrop of snow and ice. On the podcast today we hear from Esapekka Lappi about his first start of the year and how the n…

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Monte Carlo Preview + Driver Interviews 33:52

3+ y ago33:52

33:52

Tom Howard is back for a new season of WRC. Joining him on the podcast today is Martyn Lee to talk about the new Rally1 cars and championship battle with Ogier running a limited season. We also hear from Sebastien Ogier, Craig Breen, Oliver Solberg, Ott Tanak, Kalle Rovanpera and Elfyn Evans ahead of action starting later today.…

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Petter Solberg on Acropolis Rally and supporting son Oliver's career 18:34

3+ y ago18:34

18:34

Tom Howard (News Editor, motorsport.com and Autosport) is joined by rally legend Petter Solberg to look back at the Acropolis Rally and why he's so happy it's back on the calendar. Petter also talks about the success of son Oliver's own career and some of the pressures which come from social media.By Gravel Notes - Rallying News

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Episode 59 - SoS - Seminar #10 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Final Thoughts 1:29:11

3+ y ago1:29:11

1:29:11

Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar is our final seminar for the Summer of Scripture, and the summer of Saul (Paul). Hope all of you enjoyed …

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Molly Taylor on Extreme E and WRC Acropolis Rally Greece 27:24

3+ y ago27:24

27:24

Tom Howard talks to Molly Taylor who is currently competing in Extreme E and this weekend's WRC Acropolis Rally Greece. Molly reveals how a facetime call from Nico Rosberg got her interested in Extreme E, how successful female drivers can inspire a generation of young girls who see them as role models, and she previews this the WRC action this week…

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Episode 58 - SoS - Seminar #9 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Ephesians Part 6 1:34:54

3+ y ago1:34:54

1:34:54

Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar continues our six-part series on the Book of Ephesians.By Patty Zito, Andre A Morgan III, Jimmy Zito

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Episode 57 - SoS - Seminar #8 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Ephesians Part 5 1:32:45

4y ago1:32:45

1:32:45

Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar continues our six-part series on the Book of Ephesians.By Patty Zito, Andre A Morgan III, Jimmy Zito, David Salazar

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