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213
Nov. 12, 2021
Two Unlikely Cowboy Friends - with Special Guest Jeff Betsworth
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Sometimes life pairs us with the most unusual friends. Sam and his guest Jeff Betsworth are two different people. As a matter of fact, they knew each other for several years before they became close friends.
This is a lighthearted look at Sam and his most unlikeliest of friends.
Jeff Betsworth is a happy, people pleasing, back slapping, successful entrepreneur and businessman. And while he doesn't think he is very interesting, this episode proves the very opposite.
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Sometimes life pairs us with the most unusual friends. Sam and his guest Jeff Betsworth are two different people. As a matter of fact, they knew each other for several years before they became close friends.
This is a lighthearted look at Sam and his most unlikeliest of friends.
Jeff Betsworth is a happy, people pleasing, back slapping, successful entrepreneur and businessman. And while he doesn't think he is very interesting, this episode proves the very opposite.
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212
Nov. 5, 2021
The Cuban Cowboy - with Special Guest Acela Turco
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Acela Turco was born in Cuba. She and her family fled Cuba in the 60s to escape the beginning of the Castro regime. She recounts the story of her family facing immense scrutiny and danger in their efforts to leave the country; including the murder of a family member (in front of the family) by Raul Castro.
This is a story of being brave in the face of fear of persecution or death; the virtues of freedom, and the cost that some pay to earn it.
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Acela Turco was born in Cuba. She and her family fled Cuba in the 60s to escape the beginning of the Castro regime. She recounts the story of her family facing immense scrutiny and danger in their efforts to leave the country; including the murder of a family member (in front of the family) by Raul Castro.
This is a story of being brave in the face of fear of persecution or death; the virtues of freedom, and the cost that some pay to earn it.
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211
Oct. 29, 2021
The Wehrd West Chronicles "You Gotta Gun Vaughan - Just Use It!" - with Special Guest Vaughan Wehr Fischer
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In the continuation of the Wehrd West Chronicles, our special guest Vaughan Wehr Fischer, gives a fall update on the Sunny Slope Ranch.
A hilarious discussion of stampedes, tumbleweeds, coyotes and wasps ensues.
And did you know that cows hate Cardi B?
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In the continuation of the Wehrd West Chronicles, our special guest Vaughan Wehr Fischer, gives a fall update on the Sunny Slope Ranch.
A hilarious discussion of stampedes, tumbleweeds, coyotes and wasps ensues.
And did you know that cows hate Cardi B?
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210
Oct. 22, 2021
Questions You Always Wanted to Ask a Priest: Part 2 - with Special Guest Father Ryan Lewis
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In conclusion of their discussion, Sam puts Father Ryan on the clock to answer listeners' questions.
They discuss Father Ryan's favorite saint, the adoration of Mary, communion by non Catholics, architectural changes in the church, sin, gay marriage, where Catholics fall on the political spectrum, and the future of the Catholic Church with contemporary societal changes.
#Q&A #Priest #Catholic #Church
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In conclusion of their discussion, Sam puts Father Ryan on the clock to answer listeners' questions.
They discuss Father Ryan's favorite saint, the adoration of Mary, communion by non Catholics, architectural changes in the church, sin, gay marriage, where Catholics fall on the political spectrum, and the future of the Catholic Church with contemporary societal changes.
#Q&A #Priest #Catholic #Church
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209
Oct. 15, 2021
Questions You Always Wanted to Ask a Priest: Part 1 - with Special Guest Father Ryan Lewis
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Sam welcomes his longtime friend Father Ryan Lewis to the podcast.
They discuss Father Ryan's call to the priesthood, Covid-19, the mystery of faith. the promise of salvation, heaven, and unplugging.
#priest #Covid #mysteryoffaith #salvation #heaven #immortalsoul #ecclesiastes #thebryds
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Sam welcomes his longtime friend Father Ryan Lewis to the podcast.
They discuss Father Ryan's call to the priesthood, Covid-19, the mystery of faith. the promise of salvation, heaven, and unplugging.
#priest #Covid #mysteryoffaith #salvation #heaven #immortalsoul #ecclesiastes #thebryds
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208
Sept. 10, 2021
Consistency and Balance; Faith, Family, and Fitness - with Special Guest Kyle Kasperbauer
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Kyle Kasperbauer is an elite athlete in CrossFit. He is a three time gold medalist at the CrossFit Games, and has stood on the podium seven times. He is the only CrossFit Games athlete who has stood on the podium as an individual, team, and masters athlete.
Sam and Kyle dive into what motivates Kyle, and how he is wired. They discuss their shared background in agriculture, Kyle's athletic background, and how Kyle discovered CrossFit.
They visit about some contemporary issues of ...
Kyle Kasperbauer is an elite athlete in CrossFit. He is a three time gold medalist at the CrossFit Games, and has stood on the podium seven times. He is the only CrossFit Games athlete who has stood on the podium as an individual, team, and masters athlete.
Sam and Kyle dive into what motivates Kyle, and how he is wired. They discuss their shared background in agriculture, Kyle's athletic background, and how Kyle discovered CrossFit.
They visit about some contemporary issues of ...
207
July 16, 2021
The Voice of America - With Special Guest Bob Jump
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Sam introduces his long time secret weapon, and the man behind the microphone, Bob Jump. www.bobjump.com
Bob is a professional voice talent whose voice has been featured in countless television and radio commercials. Many commercials are very memorable and even famous.
Sam and Bob discuss the origins of the voice talent business, and Bob's career.
Bob even does an impromptu dialogue between a cowboy and an egghead.
Don't miss this fun episode.
#voiceovertalent #voiceofamerica...
Sam introduces his long time secret weapon, and the man behind the microphone, Bob Jump. www.bobjump.com
Bob is a professional voice talent whose voice has been featured in countless television and radio commercials. Many commercials are very memorable and even famous.
Sam and Bob discuss the origins of the voice talent business, and Bob's career.
Bob even does an impromptu dialogue between a cowboy and an egghead.
Don't miss this fun episode.
#voiceovertalent #voiceofamerica...
206
July 10, 2021
Two Retired Cops - with Special Guest John Headid
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Hold on to your seat as host Sam Fischer and his special guest, John Headid, dive deep into topics such as race in law enforcement, the George Floyd incident, defunding of police and more.
Sam and John are former police officers and give a law enforcement perspective on the some of the most difficult issues facing law enforcement in 2021. They provide two important changes that they recommend for law enforcement.
If you are a current or retired police officer, or want a differen...
Hold on to your seat as host Sam Fischer and his special guest, John Headid, dive deep into topics such as race in law enforcement, the George Floyd incident, defunding of police and more.
Sam and John are former police officers and give a law enforcement perspective on the some of the most difficult issues facing law enforcement in 2021. They provide two important changes that they recommend for law enforcement.
If you are a current or retired police officer, or want a differen...
205
July 2, 2021
The Happiest Mortician this side of the Mississippi - with Special Guest Brian Kruse
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In this episode, Sam Fischer has an interesting discussion with his long time friend Brian Kruse on being a mortician and funeral director. Brian talks about his farm experience and how his grandparents lessons helped him become a good mortician.
They discuss Brian's experience as a funeral home attendant in high school, and going to mortuary school with fellow students who had never seen a deceased person. Sam also shares his memories of his grandfather and uncle who were mortic...
In this episode, Sam Fischer has an interesting discussion with his long time friend Brian Kruse on being a mortician and funeral director. Brian talks about his farm experience and how his grandparents lessons helped him become a good mortician.
They discuss Brian's experience as a funeral home attendant in high school, and going to mortuary school with fellow students who had never seen a deceased person. Sam also shares his memories of his grandfather and uncle who were mortic...
204
June 25, 2021
Two old Roommates discuss the Answers to Life - with Special Guest Dr. John Puente
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Sam Fischer welcomes his "old" prep (egghead) school roommate to the podcast. Dr. John Puente is a Neurologist who doesn't exactly know if he even falls in the cowboy/egghead spectrum.
They discuss many topics including the difference between cowboy and egghead patients, the pandemic, and they even throw in some war stories from being roommates in high school almost 40 years ago. During the discussion they both question what they perceive themselves to be,
#cowboys #eggheads #me...
Sam Fischer welcomes his "old" prep (egghead) school roommate to the podcast. Dr. John Puente is a Neurologist who doesn't exactly know if he even falls in the cowboy/egghead spectrum.
They discuss many topics including the difference between cowboy and egghead patients, the pandemic, and they even throw in some war stories from being roommates in high school almost 40 years ago. During the discussion they both question what they perceive themselves to be,
#cowboys #eggheads #me...
203
June 18, 2021
How can I help? The Cowboy Mentor - with Special Guest Saul Soltero
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Saul Soltero grew up in southern Arizona. Along the way he was exposed to strict upbringing from loving parents, and his Uncle who was a Arizona State Senator. At age 8 he met Cesar Chavez. He went on to play for legendary baseball coach Dave Bingham in college and spent 11 years with the San Diego Padres organization as a relief pitcher, coach and scout.
Sam and Saul visit about Saul's own personal journey into politics, and their shared passion for mentoring and leadership.
Th...
Saul Soltero grew up in southern Arizona. Along the way he was exposed to strict upbringing from loving parents, and his Uncle who was a Arizona State Senator. At age 8 he met Cesar Chavez. He went on to play for legendary baseball coach Dave Bingham in college and spent 11 years with the San Diego Padres organization as a relief pitcher, coach and scout.
Sam and Saul visit about Saul's own personal journey into politics, and their shared passion for mentoring and leadership.
Th...
202
June 11, 2021
The Producer Weighs in- with Special Guest Chad Bishoff
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Sam Fischer's producer, Chad Bishoff, asks to come on the show and proceeds to challenge Sam on a few of his premises.
They discuss what it takes to be qualified as a cowboy, and later the discussion turns to the aftermath of pandemic.
Check out Chad's podcast Less than 2000.
#podcast #funnypodcast #ranchers #cowgirls #covid #covid19
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Sam Fischer's producer, Chad Bishoff, asks to come on the show and proceeds to challenge Sam on a few of his premises.
They discuss what it takes to be qualified as a cowboy, and later the discussion turns to the aftermath of pandemic.
Check out Chad's podcast Less than 2000.
#podcast #funnypodcast #ranchers #cowgirls #covid #covid19
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201
June 4, 2021
The Wehrd West Chronicles "Is it About the Coyote?" with Special Guest Vaughan Wehr Fischer
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In the season 2 premiere Sam Fischer promotes past guest Vaughan Wehr Fischer as the real time corespondent for the podcast.
Vaughan talks about the challenges of being a new ranch wife as she prepares meals for branding while balancing her "real" job duties. She gives new meaning to gourmet themed lunches on the ranch. She talks about teaching her family Vaughn talk while she learns ranch talk. She explains the sh$t talking role she assumes during branding.
Her report concludes...
In the season 2 premiere Sam Fischer promotes past guest Vaughan Wehr Fischer as the real time corespondent for the podcast.
Vaughan talks about the challenges of being a new ranch wife as she prepares meals for branding while balancing her "real" job duties. She gives new meaning to gourmet themed lunches on the ranch. She talks about teaching her family Vaughn talk while she learns ranch talk. She explains the sh$t talking role she assumes during branding.
Her report concludes...
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March 19, 2021
The Egghead interviews the Cowboy - with Special Guest Jerry Kratochvil
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In the season 1 finale special guest Jerry Kratochvil interviews the host, Sam Fischer. They visit about the inspiration for the podcast, the difference between a cowboy and an egghead, and Sam's grandfather and father.
#cowboys #eggheads #family #sayings #shitmydadsays
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In the season 1 finale special guest Jerry Kratochvil interviews the host, Sam Fischer. They visit about the inspiration for the podcast, the difference between a cowboy and an egghead, and Sam's grandfather and father.
#cowboys #eggheads #family #sayings #shitmydadsays
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110
March 13, 2021
J.B. (Aka Dad) - with Special Guests Charles and Andrew Ward
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Sam asks special guests and family friends Charles and Andrew Ward to set the record straight and share memories of his dad, J.B. Fischer.
#Friends #JB #stories #cowboy #wildcardcowboy #loyalty #lists #retainingwalls #liliypads #firetrucks #generosity
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Sam asks special guests and family friends Charles and Andrew Ward to set the record straight and share memories of his dad, J.B. Fischer.
#Friends #JB #stories #cowboy #wildcardcowboy #loyalty #lists #retainingwalls #liliypads #firetrucks #generosity
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109
Feb. 26, 2021
Pull the Rope: An Introduction to J.B. - with Special Guest Chad Berry
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In this episode, Sam talks with his college roommate, Chad Berry. Chad tells the story of traveling from Lincoln to the Powder Horn Ranch over thirty years ago and meeting Sam's dad, J.B., for the first time. The story revolves around Chad's day in the pickup with J.B., feeding cattle, opening gates, and pulling a calf.
Chad is a screenwriter by trade, and is a great story teller.
#winds # cold #ranch #ranchstories #JB #shitmydadsays #pulltherope #bark #charm #oneofkind #itactua...
In this episode, Sam talks with his college roommate, Chad Berry. Chad tells the story of traveling from Lincoln to the Powder Horn Ranch over thirty years ago and meeting Sam's dad, J.B., for the first time. The story revolves around Chad's day in the pickup with J.B., feeding cattle, opening gates, and pulling a calf.
Chad is a screenwriter by trade, and is a great story teller.
#winds # cold #ranch #ranchstories #JB #shitmydadsays #pulltherope #bark #charm #oneofkind #itactua...
108
Feb. 19, 2021
Marrying into a Cowboy Family - with Special Guests Vaughan Wehr Fischer and Steve King
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In this episode Sam Fischer, who was born and raised on a Sandhills cattle ranch, chats with his cousin in law, Vaughan and brother-in-law Steve. Vaughan is a valley girl meets millennial from the big city, and Steve was born and raised in England.
They discuss being thrust into the ways of the Fischer (cowboy) family.
When they compare notes about working cattle, pulling calves, and opening a gate for the first time; hilarity ensues.
#boffin #marrying #valleygirl #millennial #...
In this episode Sam Fischer, who was born and raised on a Sandhills cattle ranch, chats with his cousin in law, Vaughan and brother-in-law Steve. Vaughan is a valley girl meets millennial from the big city, and Steve was born and raised in England.
They discuss being thrust into the ways of the Fischer (cowboy) family.
When they compare notes about working cattle, pulling calves, and opening a gate for the first time; hilarity ensues.
#boffin #marrying #valleygirl #millennial #...
107
Feb. 12, 2021
The Egghead Mentored by a Cowboy - with Special Guest Jack McHenry
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This week Sam Fischer and his special guest and first cousin, Jack McHenry, go down memory lane and talk about their cowboy grandfather, Bill Fischer.
They discuss cowboy speak vs egghead speak, and stories growing up with a legendary cowboy, Bill Fischer, as a grandfather.
They do a deep dive into the cowboy code, and how their Granddad with an 8th grade education influenced them in their non cowboy businesses. And how ultimately cowboys and eggheads need each other to survive....
This week Sam Fischer and his special guest and first cousin, Jack McHenry, go down memory lane and talk about their cowboy grandfather, Bill Fischer.
They discuss cowboy speak vs egghead speak, and stories growing up with a legendary cowboy, Bill Fischer, as a grandfather.
They do a deep dive into the cowboy code, and how their Granddad with an 8th grade education influenced them in their non cowboy businesses. And how ultimately cowboys and eggheads need each other to survive....
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Jan. 29, 2021
The Brave Cowgirl with an Egghead Solution - with Special Guest Brandi Preston
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Sam welcomes as a guest the founder of the Kami K. Preston Hereditary Foundation, Brandi Preston. Brandi tells the heart tugging story of the loss of her mother to breast cancer at age 14, and how it changed her life to advocate for early genetic testing for cancers. #BRCA1 #mutation #bilateralmastectomy #breastcancer #preventativecare #Lynchsyndrome #genetictesting #millennials
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Sam welcomes as a guest the founder of the Kami K. Preston Hereditary Foundation, Brandi Preston. Brandi tells the heart tugging story of the loss of her mother to breast cancer at age 14, and how it changed her life to advocate for early genetic testing for cancers. #BRCA1 #mutation #bilateralmastectomy #breastcancer #preventativecare #Lynchsyndrome #genetictesting #millennials
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105
Jan. 22, 2021
The CrossFit Cowgirl - with Special Guest Sheila Barden
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Sam welcomes 3 time CrossFit Games veteran Sheila Barden. They discuss injury, self confidence, mindset, competition, body image, bullying, role models, David Goggins, eating, Covid-19, fear of failure, tennis, cowboys and eggheads #CrossFit #CrossFitgames #FitnessMotivation #strongwomen #l5s1herniation #resilient
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Sam welcomes 3 time CrossFit Games veteran Sheila Barden. They discuss injury, self confidence, mindset, competition, body image, bullying, role models, David Goggins, eating, Covid-19, fear of failure, tennis, cowboys and eggheads #CrossFit #CrossFitgames #FitnessMotivation #strongwomen #l5s1herniation #resilient
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104
Jan. 15, 2021
Are they a Cowboy or an Egghead?
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Sam Fischer welcomes special guest Jerry Kratochvil as they discuss well known figures in history, and analyze where they lay in the cowboy or egghead spectrum.
#Reagan #Thatcher #Seinfeld #LarryDavid #Chambers
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Sam Fischer welcomes special guest Jerry Kratochvil as they discuss well known figures in history, and analyze where they lay in the cowboy or egghead spectrum.
#Reagan #Thatcher #Seinfeld #LarryDavid #Chambers
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103
Jan. 8, 2021
Why aren't the Nebraska Cornhuskers cowboys anymore?
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Sam Fischer discusses his disagreement and direction of the Nebraska football team.
#Huskers
#HuskerNation
#Nebraska football team
#ScottFrost
#JoJoDoman
#MentalToughness
#whathappened
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Sam Fischer discusses his disagreement and direction of the Nebraska football team.
#Huskers
#HuskerNation
#Nebraska football team
#ScottFrost
#JoJoDoman
#MentalToughness
#whathappened
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102
Dec. 14, 2020
Autodidactic Kickoff to Cowboys not Eggheads - with Special Guest Jeremy Aspen part 2
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Sam Fischer and his special guest Jeremy Aspen conclude their conversation. Sam comes alive as the mask debate is discussed. Jeremy attempts to calm Sam down with a discussion about the trolley experiment.
#Maskdebate
#Fear
#Chainlinkfence
#Marbles
#Covid19
#Coronavirus
#ISTJ
#Truth
#Nobodyknows
#Thetrolleyexperiment
#BobRauner
#BLM
#MikeGundyreference
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Sam Fischer and his special guest Jeremy Aspen conclude their conversation. Sam comes alive as the mask debate is discussed. Jeremy attempts to calm Sam down with a discussion about the trolley experiment.
#Maskdebate
#Fear
#Chainlinkfence
#Marbles
#Covid19
#Coronavirus
#ISTJ
#Truth
#Nobodyknows
#Thetrolleyexperiment
#BobRauner
#BLM
#MikeGundyreference
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101
Dec. 7, 2020
Autodidactic Kickoff to Cowboys not Eggheads - with Special Guest Jeremy Aspen
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Sam Fischer kicks off his podcast with special guest Jeremy Aspen. Jeremy is a self-professed autodidactic egghead. But is he? And is Sam really 100% cowboy? In this episode about cowboys and eggheads; topics range from artificial intelligence, to who do you want in your foxhole- a cowboy or an egghead, to old school cowboy philosophy.
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Sam Fischer kicks off his podcast with special guest Jeremy Aspen. Jeremy is a self-professed autodidactic egghead. But is he? And is Sam really 100% cowboy? In this episode about cowboys and eggheads; topics range from artificial intelligence, to who do you want in your foxhole- a cowboy or an egghead, to old school cowboy philosophy.
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