Best UM Hoops Podcasts (2025)

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Roster Reset: Michigan Basketball Offseason Breakdown 1:19:11

26d ago1:19:11

1:19:11

The transfer portal closed on Tuesday, which means it's time to review Michigan's roster as it currently stands. Dylan and Eric discuss the 11 players currently on the roster, from guards through bigs, focusing on roles, expectations and pressing questions for the upcoming year.By UMHoops.com

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Transfer portal, what’s next for Michigan, and revisiting preseason over/unders 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Dylan and Eric wrap up the season by revisiting over/under predictions from before the year began. Before they get into that, they dive into Michigan's transfer portal activity and discuss Elliot Cadeau and Morez Johnson Jr. committing to Michigan with Tre Donaldson, Sam Walters, Justin Pippen and Jace Howard hitting the transfer portal.…

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Official Michigan-Auburn Preview 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

It's time for the full preview of Michigan-Auburn. Eric joins Dylan to break down his film study and assess the matchup. The conversation starts with personnel, hitting on the pros and cons of Auburn's seven-man rotation, then moves into Auburn's offense and defense before wrapping up with some keys and rambling predictions.…

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How Michigan beat Texas A&M and matches up with Auburn 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Michigan is headed to the Sweet Sixteen! Dylan and Eric recap the win over Texas A&M, including key contributions from Roddy Gayle Jr. and LJ Cason, then they dive into some early impressions of the matchup with Auburn on Friday night.By UMHoops.com

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How Michigan beat UC San Diego and matches up with Texas A&M 49:49

2M ago49:49

49:49

Michigan escaped an upset scare from UC San Diego on Thursday night to advance to face Texas A&M on Saturday. Dylan and Eric break down the win on Thursday, what worked and what didn't, and then look ahead to the matchup against Texas A&M (20:00), a team that will test the Wolverines in a lot of the areas they are vulnerable.…

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Official Michigan-UC San Diego Preview 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

The official preview pod is here. Dylan and Eric break down UC San Diego's offense, defense, and personnel and hit on key aspects of the game and potential swing statistics. Then, they wrap things up with some thoughts on how Thursday night will play out.By UMHoops.com

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How Michigan won the Big Ten Tournament and an early preview of UC San Diego 1:26:15

2M ago1:26:15

1:26:15

Michigan beat Purdue, Maryland and Wisconsin in three consecutive days to win the BIg Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Dylan and Eric break down the weekend, discuss key contributors like Tre Donaldson, LJ Cason and Vlad Goldin and what it says about the program to turn things around after a tough close to the regular season. Then (53:00) they dive …

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Pick a problem & Big Ten Tournament preview 1:15:25

2M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Dylan and Eric sort through some of the major problems plaguing Michigan during its recent downturn and assess whether they can be fixed, and what it might take for the Wolverines to get back on track. Then they dive into the Big Ten Tournament bracket with thoughts on Michigan's draw, picks to win the whole thing and more.…

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Michigan crumbles vs. Illinois, now what? 1:04:05

3M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Michigan survived Rutgers with a Nimari Burnett buzzer beater but then lost by 20 points at home to Illinois on Sunday. Dylan and Eric discuss what went wrong against the Illini, and where the Wolverines go moving forward with Maryland and Michigan State next on the schedule.By UMHoops.com

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What we make of Dusty May's contract extension, Michigan's offensive struggles, and recent games vs. MSU and Nebraska 1:03:14

3M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

It has been an eventful few days since the last pod. Dylan and Eric discuss Dusty May's contract extension and Michigan's last two games, then dive into some big-picture thoughts on Michigan's offense and defense. The Wolverines keep winning, but the offensive output has lagged, especially on Monday night at Nebraska. To wrap things up, the convers…

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Michigan State at Michigan Preview 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

Michigan and Michigan State are set to clash in the most significant in-state rivalry clash since 2019. Dylan and Eric break down the game on each side of the ball, starting with Michigan State's offense against Michigan's defense and wrapping up with Michigan's offense against Michigan State's defense. They hit on the keys to the game, how Michiga…

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Roddy Gayle Jr. returns to Ohio State, Danny Wolf dominates and Michigan wins on the road again 1:15:49

3M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

For the second weekend in a row, Michigan had a happy homecoming for a key contributor. This time, it was Roddy Gayle Jr.'s triumphant return to Ohio State, as Michigan extended its winning streak to six. Dylan and Eric discuss Gayle's late-game impact, Michigan's interior dominance, the big-to-big ball screen, and a disappointing defensive effort.…

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Michigan avenges Purdue loss, takes over first place 1:10:24

3M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Michigan made its move and overtook Purdue in the Big Ten standings on Tuesday night, knocking the Boilermakers off 75-73. Dylan and Eric recap the win, explain how the Wolverines avenged the blowout loss in West Lafayette, and then break down what remains of the Big Ten title race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

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Dusty May returns to Indiana, Danny Wolf dominates and Michigan wins again 1:13:41

3M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

It was an eventful week for Michigan which capped things off with a 70-67 win at Indiana, stretching the winning streak to four games. Dylan and Eric discuss what happened at Indiana, why Michigan led throughout, Danny Wolf's dominance, why Indiana came back, what to make of Dusty May's ties to the Indiana job opening and then look ahead to a huge …

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Previewing Michigan-Indiana with Alex Bozich 47:11

3M ago47:11

47:11

Michigan heads to Bloomington on Saturday to face an Indiana team in disarray. Inside the Hall's Alex Bozich joins the show to talk about the Hoosiers, what's gone wrong, what Saturday's environment will be like and whether there's any chance that Mike Woodson can turn things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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Michigan sticks in Big Ten race with another close road win 1:01:17

4M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's Saturday win at Rutgers. The Wolverines moved to 8-2 in Big Ten play with the victory as they won yet another close game. Today's show recaps the defensive strategy on Ace Bailey, Tre Donaldson's strong performance, rebounding and turnover issues (again), Michigan's bench stepping up and more. Learn more about your a…

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Responding to a dip in form 1:10:27

4M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Michigan's dip in form continued with a blowout loss at Purdue and a narrow win over Penn State. Dylan and Eric break down concerns about the recent results, what's happening with the 4-5 pick and roll, why Danny Wolf is struggling, Michigan's 2-point shooting regression, turnovers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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Previewing Michigan-Purdue with Joe Jackson 58:09

4M ago58:09

58:09

Joe Jackson joins the pod to preview Friday night's battle between Michigan and Purdue at Mackey Arena. The conversation hinges on both ball screen attacks -- Danny Wolf with Vlad Goldin and Braden Smith with Trey Kaufman-Renn. We start out by outlining what makes each two-man game so dangerous before hypothesizing how each team might try to do to …

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Fixing Michigan? What issues are real and matchup-based from two ugly Big Ten games 1:04:49

4M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Dylan and Eric discuss Michigan's last two overtime games against Minnesota and Northwestern. The conversation starts with what Northwestern did so well defensively and whether that will translate to other games. Then they dive into Vlad Goldin's improvement, Michigan's physicality and 2-point struggles, Roddy Gayle Jr., Tre Donaldson and more. Lea…

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A deep dive into Danny Wolf's rise with No Ceilings' Maxwell Baumbach 49:47

4M ago49:47

49:47

Maxwell Baumbach from No Ceilings joins the pod to discuss Danny Wolf's improvement. Baumbach wrote about Wolf for his No Stone Unturned offseason series that highlights NBA Draft sleepers. Baumbach adds a unique perspective as someone who studied Wolf's tape at Yale and is still wowed by some of what the 7-footer is doing on the floor in Michigan.…

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Mailbag Pod! Defending the 4-5 ball screen, Nimari Burnett, roster building, defense & more 1:24:01

4M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Dylan and Eric break down Michigan's Sunday afternoon win over Washington and then dive into mailbag questions that hit on Nimari Burnett, Roddy Gayle Jr., Dusty May's roster-building strategy, role definition, defensive ups and downs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Michigan is a Big Ten Title Contender 1:13:59

4M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Michigan knocked off USC and UCLA in Los Angeles, proving it is a legitimate contender in the Big Ten race. Dylan and Eric recap the win over UCLA and what it says about the progress that Dusty May and his team have made in the first year. The conversation hits on Tre Donaldson's clutch shot-making, turnovers, run prevention and response, and much …

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Big Ten Contender Draft with Joe Jackson 1:20:43

4M ago1:20:43

1:20:43

Joe Jackson (@joejacksonCBB) joins the pod for a Big Ten contender draft. Joe and Dylan draft their favorite conference title contenders to create a top-six in the league and discuss why each team could win the conference or why they might not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Non-conference recap, roster reset and Big Ten outlook 1:12:45

5M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

With non-conference play officially in the books, Dylan and Eric examine the Wolverines through two months and assess whether they can compete for a Big Ten title before going player-by-player through the roster to evaluate who has exceeded expectations individually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Defensive concerns vs. Arkansas, first-half slumps and more mailbag questions 1:25:01

5M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

Dylan and Eric recap the loss against Arkansas, focusing on the defense. Then, they dive into more conversations about turnovers, rebounding, Danny Wolf, and the rotation before setting the stage for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma and answering mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Rapid Reactions to Michigan's 2-0 Big Ten start 1:12:33

5M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Michigan opened Big Ten play with a pair of victories this week, winning on the road at Wisconsin before escaping a late scare against Iowa. The Wolverines have matched their win total from last season and are off to a coveted 2-0 start in league play. Dylan and Eric discuss some key takeaways from both games, potential issues still looming, and wh…

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Big Ten Vibe Check with Sleepers Media's Greg Waddell 1:27:45

6M ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Greg Waddell of Sleepers Media joins the podcast for a Big Ten vibe check. We discuss what we've learned about all 18 teams in the Big Ten through the first month of college hoops, who we are skeptical of, who we are encouraged by, and what we can't figure out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Michigan’s Fort Myers title run, defense, Danny Wolf, and other takeaways 1:00:52

6M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's 2-0 week in Fort Myers with a conversation about Michigan's defense exceeding expectations, Danny Wolf's two-way impact, end of half situations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy UMHoops.com

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Answering listener questions: Lineup decisions, most important player, how real is the defense, and more 1:19:39

6M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

It's time for a mailbag pod! Dylan and Eric answer listener-submitted questions from the forum, Twitter, and Blue Sky to break down Michigan's 5-1 start and preview what's to come with six consecutive high-major games coming up next on the schedule. The conversation hits on lineup and rotation questions, offensive and defensive upside vs. downside,…

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TCU Recap + How bad are Michigan's turnover issues? 1:04:17

6M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's win over TCU and discuss where things stand with Michigan right now. They dive into the turnover issues, what's working on defense, Roddy Gayle and Vlad Goldin's struggles, the deep rotation and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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What we learned from opening week, and what we still need to figure out 1:06:20

6M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Michigan opened the year with a blowout win over Cleveland State and then fell short against Wake Forest on Sunday. Dylan and Eric discuss the week that was, focusing mostly on the Wake Forest game and what worked, didn't work and what it means for the Wolverines moving forward. The discussion hits on Danny Wolf, Vlad Goldin, LJ Cason, defensive re…

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2024-25 Michigan Basketball Over/Under Season Preview 1:14:15

7M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

Dylan and Eric preview the 2024-25 season by making predictions for user-submitted over/under props. We discuss offensive and defensive stats and rankings, rotation outlooks, individual predictions, Big Ten win total, and much more. You can also participate in this podcast by making your picks on the polls in the podcast post on UM Hoops. Learn mor…

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A closer look at Roddy Gayle Jr.'s time at Ohio State with Adam Jardy 52:23

7M ago52:23

52:23

Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch joins the podcast to provide insight on Roddy Gayle Jr. after covering him for the last two years. The discussion touches on Gayle's progression, his injury last season, the decision to transfer from Ohio State to Michigan, and much more. Then, we dive into Ohio State's coaching search (30:05), the decision to hi…

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LJ Cason arrives and more Toledo exhibition takeaways 1:05:35

7M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's 96-92 win over Toledo on Friday night in the final exhibition tune-up of the season. They discuss LJ Cason, finishing issues, offensive identity and how concerning giving up 92 points to Toledo should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Why Dusty May fits at Michigan with CJ Moore 46:04

7M ago46:04

46:04

The Athletic's CJ Moore joins the show to discuss Dusty May, his fit at Michigan, last year's coaching carousel and more. Moore has written multiple features about May and his time at Florida Atlantic and also picked the Wolverines at No. 18 in his preseason AP Top 25 ballot. He explains what has impressed him about May and shares his thoughts on M…

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Basketball is Back! Oakland Exhibition Reactions & Takeaways 1:04:18

7M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Dylan and Eric break down Michigan's 44-point exhibition game win over Oakland, including what we can (and can't) take away from the performance, then they dive into the first glimpse of Michigan's personnel with thoughts on the newcomers, returners, rotation and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Under The Radar All-Big Ten Draft with Joe Jackson 1:17:50

7M ago1:17:50

1:17:50

Joe Jackson (@joejacksonCBB) joins the pod with Dylan for a draft of Under the Radar Big Ten stars. We draft five players each who aren't among the top 16 players in the league according to the "unofficial official" Big Ten poll -- two who received votes and three who received no votes -- and discuss why they could end up as All-Big Ten players by …

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Introducing the UM Hoops Podcast | On Danny Wolf, Vlad Goldin and playing two bigs 1:26:08

7M ago1:26:08

1:26:08

Welcome to the UM Hoops Podcast. We are back with a new show after over a year without a podcast. This isn't The Moving Screen or The Pindown; instead, it is a twice-weekly Michigan basketball podcast that will hit on Michigan, the Big Ten, and more. Monday episodes will be with Eric Shapiro of The Pindown, with mid-week episodes featuring a rotati…

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Portal Mega Pod: Do you know who’s on your Big Ten team? 1:49:30

2y ago1:49:30

1:49:30

After a month off, Dylan and Brendan go team by team through the conference to make sense of all of the portal chaos and attempt to make sense of where each roster sits -- while fully understanding that many of these takes will be irrelevant in a few days (or hours) as the portal continues to move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

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Michigan State to the Sweet 16! Everyone else? Not so much. 1:21:06

2y ago1:21:06

1:21:06

Dylan and Brendan discuss Michigan State's wins over USC and Marquette and preview the matchup with Kansas State. Then they roll through the rest of the league's failure to advance to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, providing a bit of postmortem on each program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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NCAA Tournament Extravaganza 1:09:05

2y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Brendan and Dylan preview the eight Big Ten matchups in this year's NCAA Tournament and try to answer all of the questions we've worried about all year. Which teams fall flat? Which teams are poised for a run? How many teams make it to the second weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Big Ten Tournament Preview and All-Big Ten picks 1:22:24

2y ago1:22:24

1:22:24

Brendan and Dylan recap the NCAA Tournament situation for Big Ten teams, preview the Big Ten Tournament game-by-game and then share their thoughts on how the All-Big Ten teams should shake out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy UMHoops.com

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A wild week behind, a wild(er) week ahead 1:17:26

2y ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Brendan and Dylan recap an improbable weekend of Big Ten hoops. Purdue clinched a share of the title while playing some of its worst basketball of the season. Iowa and Michigan State played an early afternoon thrilled in Iowa City. Hunter Dickinson kept Michigan's season alive. Is the Coach of the Year debate down to Kevin Willard and Chris Collins…

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Thoughts on Kobe Bufkin, Tarris Reed Jr. and Dug McDaniel after Michigan's win over MSU 1:15:07

2y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Dylan and Eric discuss Michigan's win over Michigan State over the weekend including a conversation about the future of young players like Kobe Bufkin, Tarris Reed Jr. and Dug McDaniel.By UM Hoops

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Fresh Big Ten power rankings for the final 2 weeks of the season 1:12:46

2y ago1:12:46

1:12:46

It was an eventful week of Big Ten hoops and we are headed into the home stretch. Brendan and Dylan go with a Moving Screen classic to run through the league with a Big Ten Power Ranking draft to discuss all 14 teams with two weeks to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Make way for ... Northwestern?! Things are getting weird in the Big Ten 1:11:31

2+ y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Dylan and Brendan discuss all things Big Ten including Northwestern's surge, Rutgers' slip, Indiana, Michigan State, Michigan and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy UMHoops.com

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Previewing Indiana with Alex Bozich 1:03:31

2+ y ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall hops on the podcast for a joint episode to preview Michigan's upcoming game with Indiana. The discussion hits on all of the notable matchups and tries to figure out what will make the difference in Saturday's game.By UM Hoops

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Is it too late for a Michigan turnaround? 1:00:43

2+ y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Dylan and Brendan take a long look at Michigan after the Wolverines won a pair of games with their backs against the wall. What would it take for the Wolverines to make the NCAA Tournament? Is Juwan Howard's team playing better at the right time or did they play the right teams at the right time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

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Bracket Bluster: A look at every Big Ten team's NCAA Tournament hopes 1:22:02

2+ y ago1:22:02

1:22:02

Dylan and Brendan run through the Big Ten to discuss where each team in the league stands relative to the NCAA Tournament. What type of seeds can top-half teams expect? What do bottom-half teams have to do make the field? Who are we buying and selling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Basketball season intensifies 55:12

2+ y ago55:12

55:12

Michigan and Michigan State basketball both split a 4-game stretch and Mike and Joe are here to break down all the details and tell you what’s working and what’s not for the Spartans and Wolverines as January turns into February

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