Podcasts by The Heavenly Mandate
Welcome to the Heavenly Mandates! Sent from above, we m̵a̵k̵e̵ ̵f̵u̵n̵ ̵o̵f̵ review terrible (and sometimes good) movies for the wretched and beleaguered people of the Earth. Join Josh, Kellen, Erica, and Justin, four old friends from Michigan, as we reconnect and review the films and television shows that marred our existence.
Our podcast began during the early months of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic as a harmless way of renewing past friendships over grindhouse kung fu cinema. It has since expanded to horror and other genres. If you like listening to four randos talking about films and nonsense, you’ll like us.
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Erica Abandons Empathy - Scarface (1932) from 2023-06-21T21:19:19
Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Howard Hawks' __Scarface_! Released in 1932, the film stars Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Osgood Perkins, George Raft, Boris Karloff, ...
ListenBehind the Scenes #14 from 2023-06-12T18:11:30
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenAsk Erica about her Newest Musical! - 42nd Street (1933) from 2023-06-05T21:31:19
Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Lloyd Bacon's __42nd Street_! Released in 1933, the film stars Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, and many others. It w...
ListenBehind the Scenes #13 from 2023-05-25T03:14:20
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenErica's Top 10 List Has One Thing On It - Smarty (1934) from 2023-05-15T16:00:02
Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Robert Florey's __Smarty_! Released in 1934, the film stars Joan Blondell, Warren William, Edward Everett Horton, and many othe...
ListenBehind the Scenes #12 from 2023-05-08T04:00:01
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenErica Always VIctim Blames - Frankenstein (1931) from 2023-05-01T04:00:03
Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss James Whale's __Frankenstein_! Released in 1931, the film stars Colin Cline, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, John Boles, and many ot...
ListenBehind the Scenes #11 from 2023-04-24T04:00:03
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenTaking Grapefruit to the Face - The Public Enemy (1931) from 2023-04-17T04:00:02
Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss William A. Wellman's __The Public Enemy_! Released in 1931, the film stars James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, and many ot...
ListenBehind the Scenes #10 from 2023-04-10T04:00:02
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenOur Most Serious Episode - Freaks (1932) from 2023-04-03T04:00:02
Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Tod Browning's __Freaks_! Released in 1932, the film stars Wallace Ford, Leila Hyams, Olga Baclanova, Roscoe Ates, and many oth...
ListenBehind the Scenes #9 from 2023-03-27T04:00:02
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenEverybody's Favorite Good Time Gal - Baby Face (1933) from 2023-03-21T01:48:25
Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Alfred E. Green's __Baby Face_! Released in 1933, the film stars Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Donald Cook, Alphonse Ethier, ...
ListenA Very Special Holiday Episode #2 - A Christmas Prince (2017) from 2022-12-23T05:03:09
Harken! The four wise men/women left their summit to discuss Alex Zamm's _A Christmas Prince_! Released in 2017, the film stars Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Tom Knight, and many others. It was filmed in ...
ListenA Very Special Holiday Episode #1 - Krampus (2015) from 2022-12-22T05:13:37
Harken! The four wise men/women left their summit to discuss Michael Dougherty's __Krampus_! Released in 2015, the film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, and many others. It was film...
ListenLike Rampage, but Older - King Kong (1933) from 2022-10-10T04:05:18
Harken! The mountain's four wise men/women left the summit to discuss Merian Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack's __King Kong_! Released in 1933, the film stars Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and many o...
ListenBehind the Scenes #8 from 2022-10-03T04:00:03
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenErica and the Dictator - Pulgasari (1985) from 2022-09-26T04:00:03
Harken! The mountain's four wise men and women left the summit to discuss Shin Sang-ok and Kim Jong-Il's __Pulgasari_! Released in 1985, the film stars Chang Son Hui, Pak Sung Ho, and many others. ...
ListenBehind the Scenes # 7 from 2022-09-19T04:00:03
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenDrunk Adults at a Playground - Colossal (2016) from 2022-09-11T04:00:02
Harken! The mountain's four wise men and women left the summit to discuss Nacho Vigalondo's _Colossal_! Released in 2016, the film stars Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Dan Stevens, and many others....
ListenBehind the Scenes #6 from 2022-09-04T04:00:02
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenBomb First, Ask Questions Later - Shin Godzilla (2016) from 2022-08-28T04:00:02
Harken! The mountain's four wise men and women left the summit to discuss Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchis' _Shin Godzilla_! Released in 2016, the film stars Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, Sat...
ListenBehind the Scenes #5 from 2022-08-21T04:00:03
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenWeed Couldn't Make This Good - Ganjasaurus Rex (1987) from 2022-08-15T02:35:01
Harken! The mountain's four wise men and women left the summit to discuss Ursi Reynolds' _Ganjasaurus Rex_! Released in 1987, the film stars Paul Bassis, David Fresh, Rosie Jones, and many others. ...
ListenBehind the Scenes #4 from 2022-08-07T04:00:02
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenAnother J.J. Abrams Film - Cloverfield (2008) from 2022-07-31T04:00:01
Harken! The mountain's four wise men and women left the summit to discuss Matt Reeves's (J.J. Abrams') _Cloverfield_! Released in 2008, the film stars Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel, Odette Yustma...
ListenBehind the Scenes #3 from 2022-07-24T04:00:02
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenLike Gozilla, But Earlier - The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) from 2022-07-17T04:00:03
Harken! The mountain's four wise men and women left the summit to discuss Eugene Lourie's _The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms_! Released in 1953, the film stars Paul Christian, Paula Raymond, Cecil Kell...
ListenBehind the Scenes #2 from 2022-07-10T04:00:01
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenThat Gorrilla Whale Life - Godzilla (1954) from 2022-07-03T04:00:02
Harken! The four wise men and women from the mountain left the summit to discuss Ishiro Honda's Godzilla! Released in 1954, the film stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kochi, Akihiko Hirata, and many oth...
ListenBehind the Scenes #1 from 2022-06-26T04:00:03
This episode is a quick look behind the scenes of the Heavenly Mandate; observe as we record and develop our next season! Stay tuned for more fun, adventure, and pointless conversation about films.
ListenNug Nugs - The Cabin in the Woods (2011) from 2022-02-07T05:00:04
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss Drew Goddard's The Cabin in the Woods! So feast upon our Kung Fu Banquet! Released in 2011, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris...
ListenThe One Where Erica Didn't Watch - Tales from the Crypt (1990) from 2022-01-17T13:00
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss a Tales from the Crypt episode titled "Cutting Cards"! So feast upon our Kung Fu Banquet! Released in 1990, the episode stars Lanc...
ListenSinister Films and Maple Syrup - Cigarette Burns (2005) from 2022-01-03T05:00:03
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss John Carpenter's Cigarette Burns! So feast upon our Kung Fu Banquet! Released in 2005, the film stars Norman Reedus, Udo Kier, and...
ListenSignificant Pee Value - Ringu (1998) from 2021-12-06T08:15:55
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss Hideo Nakata's Ringu! So feast upon our Kung Fu Banquet! Released in 1988, the film stars Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Yuko T...
ListenGloria, Blame Erica - Land of the Minotaur (1976) from 2021-11-22T05:55:11
The four wise men and women with a SPECIAL GUEST from the mountain come down to discuss Kostas Karagiannis's Land of the Minotaur! So feast upon our Kung Fu Banquet! Released in 1976, the film star...
ListenNecrosis and Buttockses – Reanimator (1985) from 2021-11-08T05:00:11
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator! So feast upon our Kung Fu Banquet! Released in 1985, the film stars Bruce Abbot, Barabara Crampton, D...
ListenErica Gaslights Everybody - Leviathan (1989) from 2021-10-25T04:00:08
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss George P. Cosmatos' Leviathan! So feast upon our Kung Fu Banquet! Released in 1989 the film stars Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Er...
ListenJosh and Alex Proved the Candyman Myth Wrong! - Candyman (1992) from 2021-09-20T04:00:10
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss Bernard Rose's Candyman_! So feast upon our Kung Fu Banquet! Released in 1992 the film stars Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, Xander Be...
ListenTHEY'RE ALL GONNA LAUGH AT YOU - Carrie (1976) from 2021-09-06T04:05:42
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss Brian De Palma's Carrie_! So feast upon our Kung Fu Banquet! Released in 1976, the film stars Sissy Spacek, Amy Irving, William Ka...
ListenWell, hello there, Angela - Sleepaway Camp(1983) from 2021-08-23T15:52:43
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss Robert Hitlzik's _Sleepaway Camp_. Released in 1983, the film stars Felissa Rose, Katherine Kamhi, Paul DeAngelo, Mike Kellin, and...
ListenSlow Motion CGI - Anaconda (1997) from 2021-08-09T04:00:09
The four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss Luis Llosa's _Anaconda_. Released in 1997, the film stars Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde, Owen W...
ListenKellen Holding On To My Leg - Cube (1997) from 2021-07-27T01:10:17
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss Vincenzo Natali's _Cube_. Released in 1997, the film stars Nicole de Boer, Nicky Guadagni, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller, ...
ListenThe Cagening! - Mandy (2018) from 2021-07-12T04:00:12
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss _Mandy_. Released in 2018, directed by Panos Cosmatos, the film stars Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus, and many o...
ListenMeteorite Sex, Just Finish - Color Out of Space ( 2019) from 2021-06-28T04:00:08
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss _Color Out of Space_. Released in 2019, the film stars Nicolas Cage, Joey Richardson, Tommy Chong, Q'orianka Kilcher, and...
ListenMeteorite Sex, Just Finish - Color Out of Space ( 2019) from 2021-06-28T04:00:08
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss _Color Out of Space_. Released in 2019, the film stars Nicolas Cage, Joey Richardson, Tommy Chong, Q'orianka Kilcher, and...
ListenCellphones, Amirite - Black Mirror (2013) from 2021-06-14T04:00:18
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the episode "White Bear" from the TV series _Black Mirror_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 2013, directed byCarl ...
ListenDon't Trust Nerdy Teenagers - Twilight Zone (1960) from 2021-05-31T04:00:19
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the episode "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" from the TV series _The Twilight Zone_ for the beleaguered people. Rel...
ListenPR People for the Past - The Washingtonians (2007) from 2021-05-17T04:00:11
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the episode "The Washingtonians" from the TV series _Masters of Horror_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 2007, dir...
ListenA Sound of Wailing Winter Winds is Heard - The Shadow (2018) from 2021-05-03T04:00:19
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Shadow_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 2018, directed by Zhang Yimou, and the film stars Deng Chao, S...
ListenEarly 90s Nostalgia - Are You Afraid of the Dark (1992) from 2021-04-20T01:05:52
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the episode "The Tale of the Phantom Cab" from the TV series _Are You Afraid of the Dark_ for the beleaguered people. Rel...
ListenKeanu Reeves, Glorious Accent - Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) from 2021-04-05T04:00:04
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Bram Stoker's Dracula_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1992, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and the...
ListenSome Alien Jacked My Wife - Village of the Damned (1960) from 2021-03-15T05:59:17
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Village of the Damned_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1960, directed by Wolf Rilla, and the film star...
ListenAsura Snow, Stained Fiery Red - Lady Snowblood (1973) from 2021-03-01T21:18:31
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Lady Snowblood_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1973, directed by Toshiya Fujita, and the film stars M...
ListenSlurpin' People Juice - Killer Klowns from Outerspace (1988) from 2021-02-15T05:00:15
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Killer Klowns from Outerspace_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1988, directed by the Chiodo Brothers, ...
ListenBette Davis Eyes - The Watcher in the Woods (1980) from 2021-02-01T05:00:08
In which the four wise men and women from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _The Watcher in the Woods_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1980, directed by John Hough and Vincent McE...
ListenGood Times to the Max - Chopping Mall (1986) from 2021-01-17T05:00:17
In which the four wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _The Chopping Mall_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1986, directed by Jim Wynorski, and the film stars Kelli Maro...
Listen47 Degrees 9'S by 123 Degrees 43'W from 2020-12-28T05:00:02
In which the Heavenly Mandates take a break, recharge our QI, and perfect our Kung Fu. Meanwhile, I check in on...Cthulhu?
ListenSeasonal Interlude - Wiseman Josh from 2020-12-21T05:00:03
In which the Heavenly Mandates take a break, recharge our QI, and perfect our Kung Fu. Meanwhile, I check in on Josh from atop Mount Wu Tang.
ListenSeasonal Interlude - Wiseman Kellen from 2020-12-14T05:00:16
In which the Heavenly Mandates take a break, recharge our QI, and perfect our Kung Fu. Meanwhile, I check in on Kellen from atop Mount Wu Tang.
ListenSeasonal Interlude - Wiseman Alex from 2020-12-07T06:17:14
In which the Heavenly Mandates take a break, recharge our QI, and perfect our Kung Fu. Meanwhile, I check in on Alex from atop Mount Wu Tang.
ListenCobra Kai Rocks the World - The Karate Kid (1984) from 2020-12-03T05:00:13
In which the four wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _The Karate Kid_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1984, the film stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, ...
ListenA Cut Throat Film - Lady Bloodfight (2015) from 2020-11-19T05:00:18
In which the four wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Lady Bloodfight_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 2015, the film stars Amy Johnston, Muriel Hofmann, Jenny Wu, Ka...
ListenMy Name is Eggboy - Review of Shaolin Kung Fu (1974) from 2020-11-05T23:59:20
In which the four wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Shaolin Kung Fu_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1974, the film stars Chiang-Lung Wen, Hung Yi, Ping Lu, and man...
ListenBoing Boing! - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 from 2020-10-22T04:00:03
In which the four wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1993, the film stars Elias Koteas, Paige Turco...
ListenBanging the Bell, Getting a Big Wrist - The 36 Chambers of Shaolin (1978) from 2020-10-10T02:26:39
In which the four wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _The 36th Chamber of Shaolin_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1978, the film stars Gordon Liu, Lo Lieh, Wang Yu,,...
ListenYOUR SOUL IS MINE - Mortal Kombat (1995) from 2020-09-25T04:00:04
In which the four wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Mortal Kombat_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1995, the film stars Linden Ashby, Robin Shou, Bridgette Wilson, ...
ListenBruce Lee, More or Less - Game of Death (1978) from 2020-09-11T19:07:35
In which the four wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Game of Death_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1978, the film stars Bruce Lee, Gig Young, Dean Japper, Colleen C...
ListenThat Funky Junky - Iron Monkey (1993) from 2020-08-28T04:00:05
In which the four wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Iron Monkey_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1993, the film stars Donnie Yen, Yu Rongguang, Jean Wang, Angie Tsa...
ListenTub of Adorable - Kung Fu Hustle (2004) from 2020-08-21T04:00:10
In which the three wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Kung Fu Hustle_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 2004, the film stars Stephen Chow, Danny Chan, Yuen Wah, Yuen Q...
ListenWith Special Guest - Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) from 2020-08-15T15:06:10
In which one wise man from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Avatar: The Last Airbender_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 2005, the show stars Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack ...
ListenFather and Son Bonding - Shogun Assassin (1980) from 2020-08-07T04:00:21
In which the three wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Shogun Assassin_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1980, the film stars Tomisaburo Wakayama, Kayo Mautso, and Aki...
ListenGHOST FACE KILLER! - Mystery of Chess Boxing (1979) from 2020-07-31T04:00:16
In which the three wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _Mystery of Chess Boxing_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1979, the film stars Lee Yi Min, Jack Long, Mark Long,...
ListenBulk and Skull - The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (1993) from 2020-07-24T04:00:16
In which the three wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the tv show, _The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1993, the show stars Austin St. John, Thuy...
ListenPoor April O'Neil - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) from 2020-07-16T04:00:09
In which the three wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the tv show, _Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1987, the show stars Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon,...
ListenNice Pecs! - Kung Fury (2015) from 2020-07-10T02:24:57
In which the three wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the short film, _Kung Fury_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 2015, the film was directed by David Sandberg and stars David ...
ListenTom Cruise, 'nuff said! - The Last Samuari (2003) from 2020-07-01T23:49:21
In which the three wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, _The Last Samuari_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 2003, the film was directed by Edward Zwick and stars Tom Cru...
Listen"With Apologies to Michael Angarano" - Forbidden Kingdom (2008) from 2020-06-24T03:59:46
In which the three wise men from the mountain and the culture hero come down to discuss the film, _Forbidden Kingdom_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 2008, the film was directed by Rob Mink...
Listen"Based on Real Events" - Bloodsport (1988) from 2020-06-17T04:00:06
In which the three wise men from the mountain and the culture hero come down to discuss the film, _Bloodsport_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1988, the film was directed by Newt Arnold and...
Listen"Diminutive Little Fingerlet" - Shaolin vs. Lama (1983) from 2020-06-10T04:00:07
In which the three wise men from the mountain and the culture hero come down to discuss the film, _Shaolin vs. Lama_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1983, the film was directed by Tso Nam L...
Listen"A Very Special Episode" - Kid With the Golden Arm (1979) from 2020-06-03T04:00:05
In which the three wise men from the mountain and the culture hero come down to discuss the film, _Kid with the Golden Arm_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1979, the film was directed by Ch...
Listen"A House Divided" - The Sword of Doom (1966) from 2020-05-27T04:00:08
In which the three wise men from the mountain and the culture hero come down to discuss the film, _The Sword of Doom_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1966, the film was directed by Kihachi ...
ListenHey Nuisance - Review of the Five Elements Ninjas (1982) from 2020-05-20T04:00:15
In which the three wise men from the mountain and a very special guest come down to discuss the film, _Five Elements Ninjas_ for the beleaguered people. Released in 1982, the film was directed by C...
ListenSpecial People - A review of Chocolate (2008) from 2020-05-13T14:10:30
In which the three wise men from the mountain and a very special guest come down to discuss the film, Chocolate for the beleaguered people. Released in 2018, the film was directed by Prachya Pinkae...
ListenRed-Boat Kung Fu - A review of Executioners from Shaolin (1977) from 2020-05-06T17:44:31
In which the three wise men from the mountains come down to discuss the film, Executioners from Shaolin, for the beleaguered people. Filmed in 1977, the film was directed by Lau-Kar-Leung, and star...
Listen"Poison Clan Rocks the World!" - The Five Deadly Venoms (1978) from 2020-05-01T15:22
In which the three wise men from the mountain come down to discuss the film, The Five Deadly Venoms for the beleaguered people. Released in 1978, the film was directed by Chang Cheh and stars Chian...
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