Mamamia Out Loud

Mamamia

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

  1. A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush

    11 HR AGO ·  VIDEO

    A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush

    Is having a crush the secret to a happy relationship, or the gateway drug to a ruinous affair? We can’t agree. Meanwhile, comedian Nikki Glaser says that sexual cheating is a turn-on and emotional cheating is a no-no. Who’s right, who’s deluded, and who should just be single, according to Emily Vernem? Plus, enthusiasm for hobbies is at an-all time high, but why does it feel like men get all the good ones, while women get the leftovers of leisure? Holly Wainwright talks about her life-changing gardening habit, but acknowledges it’s first to go when life gets busy. So what’s an untouchable 'Sovereign Hobby', and how do we get one?  And, there is an unofficial list of things women do to look like they have their shit together, and it involves everything from keeping whites white, to having enough coathangers, to knowing what stock is. Clare Stephens just wishes she could remember the snacks. TV RECCOS SPECIAL Clare’s watching: DTF St. Louis on HBO Max. A dark, nonlinear comedy about a love triangle, a dating app for married people, and David Harbour being incredibly likable. Holly’s watching: Riot Women on SBS. Created by Happy Valley’s Sally Wainwright, it’s a brilliant look at five middle-aged women who decide to form a punk band. Em’s watching: Margo’s Got Money Troubles on Apple TV. Starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman, it’s the story of a college dropout navigating new motherhood and mounting bills. SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship Listen: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry Listen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking About Listen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: Mia & Anne Stephens: A Nana Leaderboard Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Elle Fanning's brilliant new TV show is smart, sincere and occasionally sexy. Put away your oversized blazer. This is what stylish women are wearing in 2026. Nikki Glaser met her boyfriend on set in 2013. They've broken up five times since. 'Old-school hobbies are back. These 6 to try with your kids will convert you.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min
  2. SUBS: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship

    1 DAY AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship

    Mia is having a moment — and by moment, we mean a full-blown existential crisis — over the ‘Four Burners Theory.’ In today’s subscriber episode, Mia and Amelia Lester are unpacking whether work-life balance is actually just a series of deliberate choices about which burner you're willing to turn off. Plus, Mia has an epiphany as she realises she’s been turning down the ‘friends’ burner for the past twenty years. Also, they discuss the new generation of celebrity mums like Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence who treat family and motherhood as a side note rather than their public persona. Whether you're in a 'family', 'friends', 'health' or 'work' season, this conversation is the permission slip you didn't know you needed to stop striving for the impossible.  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry Listen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking About Listen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: Mia & Anne Stephens: A Nana Leaderboard Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Four burners theory: The philosophy that helps Emma Isaacs juggle being a CEO and mum-of-five. 'I'd never heard of a friendship

    25 min
  3. A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry

    2 DAYS AGO ·  VIDEO

    A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry

    So the ‘royal tour that isn’t’ is in full swing and we have an insider call from Melbourne. Our friend Amy Clark was hanging out with Harry at a men's mental health event this morning, and tells us everything, including which Australian celebrities upstaged the Duke/Prince. But as Harry and Meghan’s itinerary unfurls, Holly Wainwright asks: Is it ballsy or cheeky to be pulling off exactly the kind of tour once reserved for active, working royals?  Plus, as Susan Coyle becomes Australia’s first female Army Chief, the celebrations are almost being drowned out by the sexist trolling. The swampy internet discourse feels gutting for every woman who has ever worked her way to the top only to be met with a chorus of 'DEI hire'. Amelia Lester is unpacking: Should women just ignore the trolling these wins attract, or does that leave us living in a fake reality?  And, 'hey, girl'. Clare Stephens has researched to PhD level the 'Alex vs. Alix' podcast feud. We’ve got Alex Cooper (the Call Her Daddy mogul) and Alix Earle (the Hot Mess creator) throwing passive-aggressive shade over TikTok about 'fake drama' and 'rock bottom' content. Is it a manufactured publicity stunt for an upcoming interview? Or is there genuine jealousy over a Super Bowl commercial and (gosh) Adam Sandler cameos? Meanwhile, over in Scurrilous Gossip, JLo is reportedly hooking up with Ted Lasso’s Roy Kent (aka Brett Goldstein), and we are invested. Apparently, he's the 'best kisser' she’s ever worked with, which is quite the claim. But is it real?  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking About Listen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: Mia & Anne Stephens: A Nana Leaderboard Listen: The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Last time Harry and Meghan were here, it changed everything. This time, they're hoping the same. Alix and Alex are fighting again. It's easy to dismiss her, but you should know about the cult of Alex Cooper. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  4. SUBS: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules'

    3 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules'

    The secret Nana rivalry you all frothed over is back for round two! Today, Mia Freedman continues her deep dive with the woman she’s feeling a little bit competitive with: Anne Stephens, mother of Jessie and Clare and grandmother extraordinaire. From the Nana ‘leaderboard’ to the chaos of raising two sets of twins, Anne is back to drop some serious wisdom on what it’s really like when your children have children - and your twin daughter has twins. Plus, they compare notes on the Nana name rivalry and Mia explains why she ultimately gave up on being called ‘Mimi’. So, which one of them is now officially referred to as ‘Other Nana’?  Also, they explore the similarities in their family values and their different approach to weddings, where one side is there for the drinks and the other side is strictly focused on the dessert buffet. And, Anne shares her unfiltered thoughts on the ‘Golden Rule of Grandparenting'. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story Listen: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure you

    36 min
  5. Famesickness & A Towel Debate That Split The Pod

    4 DAYS AGO ·  VIDEO

    Famesickness & A Towel Debate That Split The Pod

    It’s Harry and Meghan week in Australia, and we’re hoping for some big news in Jam World.  A lot has changed since the last time they were here and Clare Stephens waited outside the Opera House to touch Prince Harry’s hand. So what can we expect from the royal-not-royal tour? Bieberchella has broken the internet and healed a lot of Millennial hearts. Between a $10 million pay check and a setlist that involved Justin dueting with his childhood self, Em Vernem is asking: Is this a profound moment of healing, or just a very expensive therapy session we were all forced to watch? In other business, Melania Trump decided that this chaotic moment in world affairs was the right moment to make an unprompted address about her "friendship" with Jeffrey Epstein.  And Lena Dunham is releasing a memoir reflecting on fast fame. Her honesty about what peak spotlight did to her coupled with one of the world’s most profitable writers finally revealing her identity, Holly Wainwright is asking: If you could make the art and the money without the fame, why on earth would you choose to be known? Oh, and as the Federal Government launches a campaign telling us all to do our bit for a potential fuel crisis, are you guilty of pantry-maxxing?  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to the Out Loud episode Holly mentions where they talk abotu Lena Denham here: Are We Done Being Bitchy About Lena Dunham? Listen to our latest episode: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story Listen: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to watch.Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Before you criticise Justin Bieber's Coachella performance, here's the point everyone's missing. Did you grow up in a 'communal towel' or 'dictator towel' family? It says a lot about you. A brutally honest review of Lena Dunham's new Netflix rom-com Too Much. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: The one number that says absolutely everything about you. 'The "blurred lip" trend is everywhere. But I'm going to say what no one else will.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Social Producer: Gemma Donohoe Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  6. 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’

    10 APR ·  VIDEO

    'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’

    You click on a link on your partner’s computer and all their unspoken doubts unspool: You have too many cats. You’re ‘fragile’. And then there’s that 'attraction problem'. This is what happened in the viral story we’re unpacking from writer Lindsey Hall about reading her boyfriend’s ChatGPT thread. So, asks Clare, who betrayed who here? And what would you have done?  Also, is having a 'Signature' everything — from a drink to a restaurant to a gift to an outfit — a genius life hack, or just an excuse for us lazy girls?" Plus, science has apparently discovered the exact dance moves that make a man 'sexy' to women, and Hamish & Andy have been putting it to the test. While an avatar might have the moves, Holly insists no man is actually a good dancer unless he’s Harry Styles or Bad Bunny.  And, Em tells us about the lipstick we’re all meant to be wearing right now, and, crucially, where we should put it. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Recommendations Em: Wants you to go and see The Drama  at the cinema — a 'grey area' film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Clare: The Off Duty podcast (Season 5), specifically the 'Birth Keepers' investigation into the 'Free Birth Society' and the dangers of medical misinformation. Holly: The book The Hiding Place by Kate Mildenhall, plus the return of Last One Laughing UK on Amazon Prime.  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story Listen: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to watch.Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  'I thought my daughter and I were close. Then I found out who she was really opening up to.' HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: The one number that says absolutely everything about you. 'The "blurred lip" trend is everywhere. But I'm going to say what no one else will.' '5 things I've bought (and worn on repeat) as a fashion editor on a budget.' 'One moment during the Super Bowl halftime show brought me to tears.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Social Producer: Gemma Donohoe Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  7. SUBS: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking About

    9 APR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking About

    Is your marriage ever really what you think it is? In today's exclusive subscriber episode, Mia and Amelia are unpacking the book about suburban marriage, midlife cheating and self-discovery that has everyone talking. Belle Burden’s Strangers is a deeply polarising look at a woman whose husband announced he was leaving her during COVID and walked away from their Martha’s Vineyard life in a single morning. So, why are we all just a little bit obsessed with divorce memoirs? Plus, they've been watching the new dark ccmedy DTF St Louis starring Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini and David Harbour (yes, Lily Allen's ex). It's all about suburban secrets and midlife 'icks ' -and has Amelia asking whether it might just be the modern, David Lynch-ian successor to American Beauty. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story Listen: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support indepe

    26 min
  8. The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone

    8 APR ·  VIDEO

    The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone

    Will it be on June 13? Are the people already camping out at a particular Rhode Island resort? Will we even SEE any photos, or will they do a Tom-and-Zendaya? Yes, the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding frenzy is building and Clare Stephens is sifting through the data to decide whether anyone, at all, knows what they’re talking about.  Meanwhile, Donald Trump is back to saying things that make us want to hide under our beds, but Amelia Lester’s found the perfect antidote to the chaos: 'Competency porn'. Whether it's the awe-inducing precision of the Artemis II astronauts or a nurse who is really, really good at their job, there is nothing more comforting right now than watching someone be genuinely competent at what they do. We’re asking: When the world feels like a dumpster fire, is watching collective brilliance the way to stay sane? Also, Succession star Brian Cox spent his weekend unloading some very unfiltered (and very unflattering) opinions on everyone from Margot Robbie to Johnny Depp. Holly Wainwright noticed that while Brian is being celebrated for his 'tell-it-like-it-is' attitude, women just… don’t do it.  In other business, we're diving into the 'chicken ick'. That sudden, soul-crushing moment where you can no longer look at a poultry breast without gagging.  And finally, Savannah Guthrie, an unimaginable loss and the quiet bravery of going back to work. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Mia & Anne Stephens: A Nana Leaderboard Listen: Even More Random Things We Deem Offensive Listen: The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You Listen: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Good Point Listen: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: The 7 Controversies Of This Year's Biggest Movie Listen: The Three Questions You Should Ask On A First Date Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to watch.  Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  All the Taylor Swift wedding rumours, ranked from likely to absolutely not The one thing that makes Taylor Swift's new music video unlike anything she's done before. Okay, someone needs to do a welfare check on Dr Robby. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: The one number that says absolutely everything about you. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

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  • Channel
    Mamamia
  • Creator
    Mamamia Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.8k
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Mamamia Podcasts
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    Mamamia Out Loud
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    MAMAMIA.COM.AU PTY LTD

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