45 Best Anthropology Podcasts

1. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Hi, I'm Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people's stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training...MORE Hosts Dax Shepard, Monica Padman
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2. New Books in Anthropology

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Interviews with Anthropologists about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology
Host Miranda Melcher
Producer/Network New Books Network
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 3.6KTwitter 5.2K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Jul 2014 Get Email Contact

3. Origin Stories

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Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that will change your understanding of who we are.
Host Meredith Johnson
Producer/Network The Leakey Foundation
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 24.1KTwitter 157.7KInstagram 7.4K Avg Length 33 min Since Apr 2015 Get Email Contact

4. That Anthro Podcast

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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to Anthropology. On this podcast we will investigate different topics in anthropology, as well as interviewing a wide range of guests to hear about some of their experiences and learn about the remarkable research they are producing. Host Gabriella Campbell is graduate student at George Mason University, and she interviews guests such as university professors, graduate students, professionals, authors and curators from around the world.MORE Host Gabriella Campbell
Producer/Network Gabriella Campbell
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 410Instagram 2K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Anthropotamus - Anthropology Podcast

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Anthropotamus is a place for anthropology professionals and enthusiasts to come together to keep up-to-date with the latest anthropology research.
Hosts Les Teems, Ashley N. Baeza
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6. SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human

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What makes you … you? And who tells what stories and why? In the SAPIENS podcast, listeners will hear a range of human stories: from the origins of the chili pepper to how prosecutors decide someone is a criminal to stolen skulls from Iceland. Join SAPIENS on our latest journey to explore what it means to be human.MORE Hosts Jen Shannon, Chip Colwell, Esteban Gomez, Eshe Lewis
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7. Heritage Voices

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Jessica Yaquinto is an ethnographer and deals in tribal consultation. The podcast includes topics on mediating between tribes, community based participatory research, and tribes' perspectives of anthropology.MORE Host Jessica Yaquinto
Producer/Network Archaeology Pod Network
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 3.3KTwitter 4.3KInstagram 4.9K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. AnthroAlert: An Anthropology Podcast

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AnthroAlert is a podcast recorded live on USF Bulls Radio. Each week we interview an anthropologist to learn more about their work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Renu00e9 Dario Herrera, Spencer Bockover, USF Bulls Radio
Producer/Network René Dario Herrera
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9. AnthroBiology Podcast

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The AnthroBiology Podcast sits down with biological anthropologists once or twice a month to learn about what they do and why it's rad. Want to know more about our evolutionary past? Or what your bones say about you? Maybe chimps are more your speed? If it's anthropology and it's about humans, we'll cover it. Learn more at anthrobiology.comMORE Host Gaby Lapera
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 307Instagram 3.2K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

10. AnthroDish

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AnthroDish explores the intersections between our foods, cultures, and identities. Host Dr. Sarah Duignan sits down one-on-one with people in academia, hospitality, farming and agriculture, and more to learn about their food knowledge and experiences. If you're interested in the unique lives of everyday people who have been shaped by their relationship with food, this show is for you!MORE Host Sarah Duignan
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11. Camthropod

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Podcast by Cambridge Anthropology
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12. Evolutionary Insights by Anthropology.net

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A podcast about anthropology. www.anthropology.net
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13. Biblical Anthropology

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A Spring 2025 theology course at Flagstaff Christian Fellowship taught be Dr. Dave Berry. The subject is Biblical Anthropology - The Image of Christ and What It Means to Be Human.
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14. Ethnographic Imagination Basel

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Ethnographic Imagination Basel (EIB) a series on reimagining the world from the mundane is produced by the Institute of Social Anthropology at the University of Basel. It is a research, educational, and public engagement initiative exploring innovative forms of political imagination through ethnographic practice. The podcast promotes ethnography not only as a tool of scholarly research but also as a mode of imagination available to all, a means for pursuing deeper intercultural, contextual understanding and more ethical ways of being in the world.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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15. People Stuff

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People Stuff is a write-in, anthropology advice podcast wherein we answer all sorts of questions with the weird and wonderful wisdom that anthropology offers. From whether you should make your bed to what you owe to the dead, no dilemma is too tiny, no conundrum too vast for a little bit of anthropology. After all, as a species, we've been human-ing for like 300,000 years already. Surely we've figured some stuff out.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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16. A Story of Us

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An original podcast brought to you by the graduate students of the Department of Anthropology at The Ohio State University. Join us once as we explore the human experience!We are now a part of the Anthropology Public Outreach Program at The Ohio State University. Follow us @ohiostateAPOPMORE Host Andrew Mitchel
Producer/Network Ohio State Anthropology graduate students
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17. AnthroPod

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AnthroPod is produced by the Society for Cultural Anthropology. In each episode, we explore what anthropology teaches us about the world and people around us.
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Apple Rating 4.2/5 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Jul 2013 Get Email Contact

18. AnthroPuzzled

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AnthroPuzzled is designed with the goal to help recent graduates and curious minds discover the exciting opportunities that a degree in anthropology can offer, even in the most unlikely of places. Each episode, we'll sit down with professionals from all four branches of anthropology—cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological—as they share their stories of how they carved out unique and fulfilling careers...MORE Producer/Network Abby Letsinger
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19. The Paleo Post Podcast

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The Paleo Post Podcast, launched by the World of Paleoanthropology, dives deep into the fascinating world of human evolution. Initially hosted by National Geographic Explorer and rock art expert Genevieve von Petzinger, alongside science communicator and World of Paleoanthropology founder Seth Chagi, the podcast captivated audiences with its engaging format. Each episode, released roughly weekly, tackled three different topics, delving into the latest news, discoveries, and research in paleoanthropology, from genetics to captivating cave art.MORE Producer/Network World of PaleoAnth
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20. The Bone Club

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The Bone Club brings true crime science to life with a peak behind what goes on in a real CSI from a forensic anthropological perspective. Hosted by three young forensic anthropologists in a variety of career fields and stages, we delve into the science of death investigation for a general audience, and tackle the science of true crime. Join us as we cover a range of issues related to forensic anthropology, the science, and the field...MORE Producer/Network Ashley C. Smith, Stephanie Hartley, Jenna MacRae
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21. Scattered

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A physical anthropologist / archaeologist provides information and insights into research, forensic archaeology and forensic anthropology, and human remains through interviews with experts and seasoned professionals.MORE Host Yvonne Kjorlien
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22. Anthropology on Air

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Anthropology on Air is a podcast brought to you by the Social Anthropology department at the University of Bergen in Norway. Each season, we bring you conversations with inspiring thinkers from the anthropology world and beyond. The music in the podcast is made by Victor Lange, and the episodes are produced by Sadie Hale and Sidsel Marie Henriksen. You can follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthropologyonair. Or visit www.uib.no/antro, where you can find more information on the ongoing work and upcoming events at the department. MORE Producer/Network Department of Social Anthropology, University of Bergen
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23. NORTH 02: The Story of Our Species

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Hello, welcome to the show!In this podcast, we talk about the story of our species and how we came to be.From our humble ape ancestors to Bronze Age societies, our story has been fascinating.Anthropology, archaeology, and history are all thoroughly covered.All information is based on peer-reviewed research.Fringe theories and conspiracies are not entertained.Grazie e arrivederci!MORE Producer/Network NORTH 02
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24. Odd Anthropology

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Taisha Koster, with her BA in anthropology, and Ivy Boyd, upcoming anthropology and archaeology student, bring you fascinating stories of humanities past and the journeys which lead us to its discovery. New episode monthly.MORE Producer/Network Ivy Boyd and Taisha Koster
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25. Talk On — Debates in Anthropology

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'Talk On — Debates in Anthropology' is a monthly podcast of the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology in Halle (Saale), Germany. In each episode of this podcast, one of our two hosts, Christoph Brumann or Jovan Maud, talks to the guest about their publications, research, and current debates in the field of social anthropology.MORE Producer/Network Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
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26. Public Anthropologist Podcast

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PUAN podcast features ideas and thoughts about issues that concern the public. Conversations are brief and entail translation of complex social idea or theory into intelligible language. It is hosted by Dr. Antonio De Lauri, Research Professor at Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI), Norway and Saumya Pandey, doctoral researcher at CMI.MORE Producer/Network PUAN
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27. Anthropologically Yours

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Welcome to 'Anthropologically Yours' where we explore how culture and society shape not just the world around us, but you. I'm Dr. Rashmi Bhattacharjee, and together, we'll dive into the hidden forces that influence everything from your conscious, relationships to your identity and your unique world view. Here's how our personal experiences and identities are deeply connected to the broader human story. Through the lens of anthropology, we'll uncover what makes you, you—one story, one conversation at a time. Let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and cultural understanding.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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28. The Emic - Anthropological stories from the field

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Join anthropologist Roanne van Voorst and her guests during fieldwork in Inuit villages in Greenland, poor riverbank-settlements in Indonesia, or the buzzling city of Amsterdam. While she shares the wisest lessons that she learned in the field - often from unexpected teachers -, you will hear the sounds that surround her: chirping snow, a street musician playing the guitar, singing birds, or a noisy traffic road. In anthropology, the 'emic' perspective means the insider's perspective...MORE Producer/Network Roanne van Voorst, PhD. Dr. Anthropologist
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29. 安斯如是Anthropod

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'人类学'学科的英文Anthropology常被简称为ANTHRO，而这档节目名'安斯如是'就取自该词音译，我们解释为'人类学就是这样'。这里是几位一起同过窗的人类学朋友。我们希望创立一个人类学中文空间，与你们共同讨论人类学议题，将人类学带入日常。邮箱：chenchen0905@outlook.comMORE Producer/Network Chenchen; Zhuo; Gaofeng
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30. Zora's Daughters

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What is cultural appropriation? Should Black people really get 40 acres? Is abolition even possible?Learn and unlearn about these and other hot topics of interest to Black folks as Alyssa and Brendane close read pop culture through the lens of academic scholarship and colorful insight. Our hope is that you will gain new perspectives that inspire you to start conversations and make real change.MORE Producer/Network Zora's Daughters
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31. Anthropologist On The Street

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How many ways are there to be human? Each week Anthropologist on the Street Dr. Carie Little Hersh invites different cultural experts to illuminate the hidden ideas, practices, and power dynamics that make our lives both familiar and strange.MORE Producer/Network Carie Little Hersh: Teaching Professor, Blogger, Podcaster
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32. Anthropology

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The Oxford Anthropology Podcast brings together talks by internationally renowned scholars and cutting edge researchers. Their lectures explore a wide range of human experience and feature case studies from around the world.We are grateful to the speakers and staff and students from the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography who have made this podcast possible.MORE Producer/Network Oxford University
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33. Anthro to UX with Matt Artz

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The Anthro to UX podcast is for anthropologists looking to break into user experience (UX) research. Through conversations with leading anthropologists working in UX, you will learn firsthand how others made the transition, what they learned along the way, and what they would do differently. We will also discuss what it means to do UX research from a practical perspective and what you need to do to prepare a resume and portfolio. It is hosted by Matt Artz (https://mattartz...MORE Host Matt Artz
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34. This Anthro Life

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This Anthro Life is the premiere go-to Anthropology Podcast that fuses human insights with cultural storytelling. We equip you with a deep understanding of the human experience to revolutionize your decision-making strategies and social impact. Head over to https://www.thisanthrolife.org to learn more. Spearheaded by acclaimed Anthropologist Dr. Adam Gamwell, This Anthro Life equips leaders, individuals, and organizations to shape a more compassionate future...MORE Host Dr. Adam Gamwell
Producer/Network Anthrocurious, LLC
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35. Anthropological Airwaves

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Anthropological Airwaves is the official podcast of American Anthropologist, the flagship journal of the American Anthropological Association. It is a venue for highlighting the polyphony of voices across the discipline's four fields and the infinite—and often overlapping—subfields within them. Through conversations, experiments in sonic ethnography, ethnographic journalism, and other (primarily but not exclusively) aural formats, Anthropological Airwaves endeavors to explore the conceptual, methodological, and pedagogical issues that shape anthropology's past, present, and future; exper..MORE Producer/Network Anthropological Airwaves
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36. Speaking of Race

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How did race become such a flash point in modern society, and why does it remain contentious in our genomic age? In this first-of-its-kind trans-disciplinary podcast, biological anthropologist Jim Bindon joins with cultural anthropologist Lesley Jo Weaver and historian of science Erik L. Peterson to explore our species centuries' long debates over how to define biological and behavioral difference, and why it continues to matter today.See more about us at: http://speakingofrace.ua.edu/MORE Producer/Network Speaking of Race
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37. Anthropology in Business with Matt Artz

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The Anthropology in Business podcast is for anthropologists and business leaders interested in learning more about the many ways anthropology is applied in business and why business anthropology is one of the most effective lenses for making sense of organizations and consumers. It is hosted by Matt Artz, a business anthropologist specializing in design anthropology and working at the intersection of product management, user experience, and business strategy. To learn more about the Anthropology in Business podcast, please visit https://mattartz.me.MORE Host Matt Artz
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38. THE HISTORY OF FOOD

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What makes us human? Humans are just animals who know how to cook. Whether you're interested in food, history, or both like I am, this podcast is for youVisit anthrochef.blog for recipes.Theme music by Michael Levy of Ancient Lyre. 'An Ancient Lyre' and much more is available from all major digital music stores and streaming sites.MORE Producer/Network Anthrochef
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39. Ethnography Atelier Podcast

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On The Ethnography Atelier podcast we talk with researchers about their experiences doing qualitative research. Our goal is to share their personal reflections on their craft with our community, particularly early career researchers and those who might not otherwise have access to these conversations. This podcast series is produced by the Ethnography Atelier team. For more information about our other initiatives, please visit our website at www.ethnographyatelier.orgMORE Producer/Network Ethnography Atelier
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40. Online Gods

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Online Gods is a monthly podcast on digital cultures and their political ramifications, featuring lively conversations with scholars and activists. Presented by anthropologist Ian M. Cook, the podcast is a key initiative of the five year ERC project ONLINERPOL www.fordigitaldignity.com led by media anthropologist Sahana Udupa at LMU Munich, and cohosted by HAU Network for Ethnographic Theory. Online Gods represents our collective commitment to multimedia diffusion of research in accessible and engaging formats.MORE Producer/Network Ian M Cook & Sahana Udupa
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41. Conversations in Anthropology

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A podcast about life, the universe and anthropology produced by David Boarder Giles, Timothy Neale, Cameo Dalley, Mythily Meher and Matt Barlow. Each episode features an anthropologist or two in conversation, discussing anthropology and what it has to tell us in the twenty-first century. This podcast is made in partnership with the American Anthropological Association and with support from the Faculty of Arts & Education at Deakin University.MORE Producer/Network Deakin University
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42. The Familiar Strange

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The Familiar Strange is a podcast about doing anthropology: that is, about listening, looking, trying out, and being with, in pursuit of uncommon knowledge about humans and culture. Find show notes, plus our blog about anthropology's role in the world, at https://www.thefamiliarstrange.com. Twitter: @tfsTweets. FB: facebook.com/thefamiliarstrange. Instagram: @thefamiliarstrange...MORE Producer/Network Your Familiar Strangers
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43. Asian Ethnology Podcast

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Asian Ethnology Podcast introduces the work of scholars who have contributed to, or published in, the international peer-reviewed journal Asian Ethnology. It also introduces scholars and individuals whose work aligns with the topical categories of the journal.MORE Producer/Network Asian Ethnology
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