Best Michael J Rigg Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 306 Ch. 25 "The Bloody Boston Conspiracy" 54:57

8d ago54:57

54:57

Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 306, Chapter 25 "The Bloody Boston Conspiracy" Show Notes for the Episode... Boris is paying the price for being a bully thanks to Robbie's new invention... We return to Boston where Chief Inspector Nigel Wintermann is deep into his investigation of …

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Mariah Rigg, "Target Island," The Common (Spring, 2025) 40:33

9d ago40:33

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Mariah Rigg speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her story “Target Island,” which appears in The Common’s spring issue. “Target Island” is a story from her short story collection Extinction Capital of the World, out August 5 from Ecco; both focus on the islands of Hawai’i. Mariah talks about the process of writing and revising this story a…

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Ep. 305 Ch. 24 "Not So Cordially" 43:15

22d ago43:15

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 305, Chapter 24 "Not So Cordially" Show Notes for the Episode... Robbie proves that the pen is mightier than Boris's sword, that his words hit harder than Nissa's punch... A strange man appears from the smoke-filled night, looking to take the mysteri…

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Pria Anand "The Elephant's Child" The Common Magazine (Spring, 2025) 54:42

1M ago54:42

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Pria Anand speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her story “The Elephant’s Child,” which appears in The Common’s spring issue. The piece is a vivid retelling of a Hindu myth, the origin story of the elephant-headed god Ganesh. Pria talks about the process of writing and revising many versions of this ancient myth, why she felt inspired by i…

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Ep. 304 Ch. 23 "Bloody Precinct" 56:19

1M ago56:19

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 304, Chapter 23 "Bloody Precinct" Show Notes for the Episode... With Michael and Nissa away from the studio, the boys get up to some mischief (as usual)... We first return to Nigel Wintermann in Boston where he spends time taking care of his former c…

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Ep. 303 Ch. 22 "TOBI Speaks" 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 303, Chapter 22 "TOBI Speaks!" Show Notes for the Episode... Nissa goes on a rant about negative comments and reviews on podcasts. Meanwhile... The gang gathered in the ruins of Halo begin to pick up the pieces. In this episode, Holly gets to work on…

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Ep. 302 Ch. 21 "Will Chonky Void Play The Wedding?" 38:01

2M ago38:01

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 302, Chapter 21 "Will Chonky Void Play The Wedding?" Show Notes for the Episode... Mike and the bots can keep Boris at bay by not acknowledging his insults...but does that stop him? You tell me... Connie gets a good look at what's in the envelope she…

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Lucas Schaefer, "Tuesday" The Common Magazine (Spring, 2025) 33:49

2M ago33:49

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Lucas Schaefer speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his story “Tuesday,” which appears in The Common’s brand new spring issue. “Tuesday” is an excerpt from his novel The Slip, out June 3 from Simon & Schuster; both center on a motley cast of characters at a boxing gym in Austin, Texas. Lucas talks about the process of writing and revising …

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Ep. 301 "The More Than 300 Episodes Special SPECIAL!" 59:17

3M ago59:17

59:17

Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 301, "The More Than 300 Episodes Special SPECIAL" DON'T FORGET TO GET "CLOCKWORK LOOKING GLASS" BY MICHAEL J. RIGG The E-Book Version is yours on AMAZON until May 19, 2025! Show Notes for the Episode... We're back from our break just in time to enjoy…

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Michael David Lukas, "More to the Story," The Common Magazine (Fall, 2025) 34:37

4M ago34:37

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Michael David Lukas speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his essay “More to the Story,” which appears in The Common’s fall issue. Michael talks about his writing process for the essay, which began when a dark family mystery moved him to research a side of his family he’d never learned much about. He also discusses the revision stages of th…

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300 The Announcement About 300 4:29

4M ago4:29

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 300, Announcement about the 300th Show Notes for the Episode... For our 300th Episode... We're going to announce... Our 300th Episode... Special... That will actually be our... 301st Episode SEE YA SOON! Cast: The Storycrafter The Robbie The Boris Th…

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Ep. 299 Ch.20 "Connie's Dark Discovery" 47:48

5M ago47:48

47:48

Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 299, Chapter 20 "Connie's Dark Discovery" Show Notes for the Episode... Boris plays nice...and it seems completely legit. Everyone is shocked...until his motive becomes clear during the mid-show break. Connie finds a secluded place in Halo to interro…

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Gray Davidson Carroll, "Silent Spring," The Common magazine 42:02

5M ago42:02

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Poet Gray Davidson Carroll speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about their poem “Silent Spring,” which appears in The Common’s fall issue. Gray talks about poetry as a way to witness and observe the world and how we experience it, and how it’s changing. Gray also discusses how they started writing poetry, how they approach drafting and revision…

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Ep. 298 Ch.19 "We Always Blow Sh*t Up" 44:30

5M ago44:30

44:30

BE HEARD ON OUR 300TH EPISODE!Send an MP3 where you tell us your favorite moment ~OR~ Tell us in an email what you liked most! (Send MP3 or email description to: [email protected] Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 298, Chapter 19 "We Always Blow Sh*t Up" Show Not…

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Ep. 297 Ch.18 "At The Gates" 42:12

6M ago42:12

42:12

Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 297, Chapter 18 "At The Gates" Show Notes for the Episode... The Storycrafter takes the robots out for a holiday evening on a frozen lake where they plan to go ice fishing. Then there's the blizzard. Holly, Percy, and Connie, under cover of night, ar…

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Julia Sanches, "The Advice," The Common magazine 41:17

6M ago41:17

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Translator Julia Sanches speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about translating “The Advice,” a story by Irene Pujadas, which appears in The Common’s fall issue in a portfolio of writing by contemporary Catalan women. Julia talks about her translation process, and the importance of capturing the tone and style of a piece, like the understated ab…

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Ep. 296 Ch.17 "Monuments and Reconnoiters" 45:20

6M ago45:20

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 296, Chapter 17 "Monuments and Reconnoiters" Show Notes for the Episode... While Boris and Ben play XBOX, Michael hosts a clean intro to the show (for once). We pick up with Martin Barnett after dumping Holly. He heads back to his old hometown air st…

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Ep. 295 Ch.16 "Two Dirt Roads in a Wood" 56:01

7M ago56:01

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 295, Chapter 16 "Two Dirt Roads in a Wood" Show Notes for the Episode... Mike the Storycrafter gets dizzy when he finds out he missed having a holiday show last month, much to the enjoyment of Boris. Percy Alexander, Holly, and Bill Coyne come to a c…

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Ep. 294 Ch.15 "Alden Howard's Boys" 49:02

7M ago49:02

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 294, Chapter 15 "Alden Howard's Boys" Show Notes for the Episode... Boris ruins yet another reaction...this time by not showing up. Connie's encounter with a pair of Keepers comes to a violent conclusion when a stranger and his collection of freed sl…

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Ep. 293 Ch.14 "Nothin' but Flem" 53:14

8M ago53:14

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 293, Chapter 14 "Nothin' But Flem" Show Notes for the Episode... We've moved into the new studio! Very exciting being in the same building where Jameson met Adrienne! Such cool vibes here... and mildew. We return to Connie's adventure! Not to fear, t…

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Megan Tennant, "Little Women," The Common magazine 40:33

8M ago40:33

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Megan Tennant speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her story “Little Women,” which appears in The Common’s brand new fall issue. Megan talks about the process of writing and revising this story, which explores the complex dynamics between two sisters in a religious family in South Africa after one sister gets engaged. Megan also discusses …

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Ep. 292 Ch.13 "Spay or Neuter Your Highwayman" 48:04

8M ago48:04

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 292, Chapter 13 "Spay or Neuter Your Highwayman" Show Notes for the Episode... Mike and the 'bots are packing up to move to a brand new studio in fictionalized New Yorke. Of course...Boris ruins everything. Percy and Holly encounter a Highwayman on t…

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Ep. 291 Ch.12 "Funny Lookin' Weasel and An Donkey" 56:28

9M ago56:28

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 291, Chapter 12 "Funny Lookin' Weasel and An Donkey" PUBLIC RELEASE: Thursday, November 7, 2024 Show Notes for the Episode... Nissa does a superb job of solo-hosting, a welcome relief over last episode's Boris debacle. The first part of this episode …

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Ep. 290 Ch.11 "A Ring on The Monkey's Paw" 44:11

9M ago44:11

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 290, Chapter 11 "A Ring on the Monkey's Paw" Show Notes for the Episode... Boris is left alone to host the show. Be warned of swearing, rudeness...but on the other hand--straight to the action? Nigel Wintermann's cliffhanger is realized when he reach…

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62 CSE10 "Maiden Voyage" 33:32

10M ago33:32

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COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains loud noises and mass destruction and potential loss of life. The following episode takes place in an alternate reality in a future far distant from the happenings …

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Ep.289 Ch.10 "The Phantom of The Warehouse" 51:48

10M ago51:48

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Show Notes for the Episode... It's old man Ben's turn at the mixer. You think he was ready to solo host? We return to Nigel Wintermann's adventure in Boston as the cogman inspector pursues a mysterious entity through the Lower Commons' bloody crime scene. Production... Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Sholom West Cast: Storycrafter - M…

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61 CSE09 "Reactive Information" 24:13

10M ago24:13

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COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains mature situations and discussions about death. The following episode takes place long before The Mishap and the events of Copperheart. This is the story of the bir…

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Kevin Dean, "Patron Saints" The Common Magazine 43:17

10M ago43:17

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Kevin Dean speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his story “Patron Saints,” which appears in The Common’s most recent issue. Kevin talks about the process of writing and revising this story, which follows a young American trying to find his place in Cairo, while the city roils with political uncertainty after the Arab Spring uprising. Kevin…

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Ep.288 Ch.09 "Flee Fleeing Fly" 38:36

10M ago38:36

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Show Notes for the Episode... Robbie is the first one up to solo host the show. How do you think he did? It's time to get the hell out of dodge! Holly and Martin hurriedly flee from the darkness and evil overtaking Gracefield, Illinois, but they are pursued by the ominous "Keepers." This episode features mature language and situations, sinister cre…

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60 CSE08 "The Copperheart" 26:50

10M ago26:50

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COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains mature language and loud and sudden sounds. This episode contains mature language and surprise moments. This episode takes place many years before the events of Co…

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Ep.287 Ch.08 "Encounter in the Gracefield Inn" 1:15:41

11M ago1:15:41

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Show Notes for the Episode... Mike the Storycrafter solos the host segment, giving the robots a day off, because in the coming weeks they'll each get a chance to solo the intro as well. Holly and Martin check into the local hotel just as the town goes dark and everyone is ordered to seal themselves off from the night. Steam Rollers Adventure Podcas…

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59 CSE07 "ERV6" 20:36

11M ago20:36

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COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains mature language and loud and sudden sounds. This episode takes place at the same time as Copperheart Episode GL51Part1, right at the beginning of the GL51 saga. As…

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Maria de Caldas Antão, "My Freedom," The Common Magazine 38:20

11M ago38:20

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Maria de Caldas Antão speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her poem “ My Freedom,” which appears in The Common’s most recent issue. Maria talks about how a casual comment inspired this poem, which explores the idea of freedom, and what it might mean to be free: personally, politically, physically, philosophically. Maria also discusses how…

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Ep.286 Ch.07 "Wings and Teeth" 1:00:48

11M ago1:00:48

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Show Notes for the Episode... The Storycrafter makes a special announcement about the new bimonthly schedule--and, thankfully, Boris isn't around.. In this episode, Martin and Holly head straight to the bank in Gracefield, IL...and right into a local mystery shrouded in doom and darkness. Production... Co-Producer: George Pecenica Cast: Storycrafte…

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58 CSE06 "The Historian" 34:14

11M ago34:14

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COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode takes place after "Surface Day," around the same time period as the episode "Luna." It follows the journal pages of an EL27 dweller who decided to set out on her own toward…

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Ep.285 Ch.06 "Refueling" 59:51

12M ago59:51

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Show Notes for the Episode... Boris and Ben try to argue they have rights based on the American Constitution. Martin and Holly arrive--his plane on fumes--at the Barber Air Field. It's a bumping landing, but the pair get to look forward to some peace and relaxation while the Veronica gets refueled. TRIGGERS: Language, violence, horror, gore, dark c…

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57 CSE05 "Cold Red Wake-up" 21:10

12M ago21:10

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COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode takes place immediately following the events of the original Copperheart, and follows Captain Dunn on his trip back through time and space. Disclaimer: This episode contain…

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A. J. Rodriguez, "Papel Picado," The Common Magazine (2024) 47:45

1y ago47:45

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A. J. Rodriguez speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his story “Papel Picado,” which appears in The Common’s most recent issue. A.J. talks about the process of writing and revising this story, which explores a fraught moment in the life of a Latino high schooler struggling under the pressures of family, friendship, and expectation in Albuq…

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Ep.284 Ch.005 "Marty Warty Timey Wimey" 38:19

1y ago38:19

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 284, Chapter 5 "Mary Warty Timey Wimey" In This Episode... Nissa fries her tubes when the other bots convince her to break down how many nanoseconds the show has been running. In this episode, we reconnect with the famous Martin Barnett. We find out …

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56 CSE04 "Luna" 20:28

1y ago20:28

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COPPERHEART: Shattered Echoes An Anthology Series Based in the COPPERHEART Universes Shattered Echoes is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Coppeerheart, Season One. Luna takes place some time after the bunkers are re-opened in a reality where all of Earth escaped destruction..…

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Ep. 283 Ch.004 "Boxcars at The Bluffs" 34:52

1y ago34:52

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Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast, Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch" Episode 283, Chapter 4 "Boxcars at The Bluffs" In This Episode... The bots get nervous when the Storycrafter warns them that the end of this episode is scary. In this episode, we're reunited with Percy "Spade" Alexander, the leader of the North American Boxc…

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55 CSE03 "My Mother Was Crazy" 28:48

1y ago28:48

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COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode follows a child of GL51, a young woman searching for answers about her past by jumping through different realities in her present. This story falls on the timeline approxim…

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