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- Coachella Valley Sweet Corn! May 19, 2023Fire up the grill this weekend with fresh new crop California corn on the cob! The desert region has given us great promotable volume on this first of the season crop from Coachella! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- English Peas a Real Spring Treat! May 18, 2023Fresh English Peas in the pod are in from along California's coastal growing regions Dan shares tips on what to look for so you ca become an expert at picking out the sweetest peas every time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- May- Peak season for several Artichoke varieties! May 17, 2023Dan shares with us the best way to pick an artichoke with a Big Heart! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- The Golden Rush of Gold Rush Apples! October 16, 2022Like many other apples the cidery sweet Gold Rush Apple is a combination of several other varieties. Tasty, Crunchy, and in season NOW! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Farmers Market Tips September 23, 2022When you buy specific produce items during your trip to the farmers market makes a big difference in how long they will last. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Last Day of Summer Grapeness September 22, 2022Are California Concord Grapes really Concord Grapes? The Thompson Seedless Golden Surprise! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Fresh September Figs! September 20, 2022September is a great month for fresh California figs, but how do you pick the sweetest and tastiest fruit? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Dry Farmed Tomatoes September 17, 2022September is a great month for California tomatoes, Heirlooms, Beefsteaks, and Multi-colored Cherry Tomatoes, but there's one tomato that bursts with more flavor than all of them! Tune in and find out what Dan's pick is this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Taste, Aroma, Color, Texture. September 6, 2022Blast from the Past: Award-winning Hall of Fame Legend Graham Kerr joins Dan and Guido to share the pleasure of fresh fruit and vegetables. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast From the Past Jan 29 2005 February 15, 2022Dan and Guido go over in-season produce of the day as well as health news from early 2005.Country of Origin Labeling, Food Labeling, RFIDs, OSO sweet Onions, Tangerines, Desert Artichokes, Peruvian Mangoes, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast from the Past: The Queen of the Kiwifruit and other Specialties January 15, 2022Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener with Guest Frieda Rapoport Caplan Exact date unknown - the early 2000s --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas and a Creepy New Year! December 28, 2021Creepy Santa, Pickled Zucchini, Cigar Smoking Paperboys, Kelsey Printing Press, Mel's Bowling Alley. Dan the Produce Man shares a wild story of his pre-produce days as a paperboy in Alameda California --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast From the Past Series at PW Market Dec 2, 2003 December 17, 2021Dan and Guido broadcast Live at the legendary PW Market in Castro Valley California. PW Markets, now closed, was a good old-fashioned high-end grocery chain established in the 1940s and closing in 2010. Dan and Guido broadcast from right inside the produce department. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Vegan Seafood? October 25, 2021Registered Dietician, Food Technologist, and Author Nancy Berkoff joins Dan and Guido with fantastic information on Nutrition for the elderly, Also how long can we keep fresh smoothies in the refrigerator before they lose their nutritional value? The origin of Soy Milk and Rice Milk and Vegan Seafood. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast from the Past: October 23, 2004. October 19, 2021Blast from the Past: October 2004. Dan and Guido cover winter squashes that were starting to trend, early organic Satsuma Mandarins, Black Twig Apple and interviews from Produce Marketing Association’s 2004 Fresh Summit. Also, Miracle Berries, Pink lemons and Purple dragon Fruit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Squirrely Pumpkin October 10, 2021Dan and Guido discuss the "Lucky Pear," Asian Pears, Honeynut Squash, French and Italian Prunes, Guido gives Dan some advice on keeping the squirrels from eating his pumpkins. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Late Summer Fruit and Winter Garden September 20, 2021Dan and Guido go over some late summer fruit and Guido the Gardener gives tips on planting a winter garden --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Rough on the Outside, Soft on the Inside. June 14, 2021It's California Avocado Season, in fact, it's California Avocado Month! Jan DeLyser from the California Avocado Commission joins Dan and Guido to inform us all about the creamy goodness of avocados. From the most popular variety to older varieties and even a new variety. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- How Many Produce Items Are in Your Refrigerator? May 30, 2021Patrick Kelly (The Produce Industry Podcast) joins Dan the Produce Man™ for a conversation on fresh produce consumption. Do produce industry people eat what they sell? What’s new with the FlavorWave App and The Produce Industry App? Also a bonus clip at the end, a Produce Pair Promo for 2003, how many of these folks […]Dan Avakian
- "Organic Produce is the Gateway To All Other Organic Foods" May 24, 2021Dan the Produce Man and Ron Pelger (filling in for Guido) welcome Matt Seely from the Organic Produce Network. Topics include pricing of organic produce, consumer awareness, and trends, the growth of organic produce over the years, where organic produce is headed and a lot of other good tidbits! Tune In and Turn On! --- […]Dan Avakian
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- Global Fresh Series w/ Kaasten Reh of Fruit Logistics Berlin - EP300 May 31, 2023In this new GLOBAL FRESH SERIES of The Produce Industry Podcast we travel across the GLOBE with our new HOST, Juanita Gaglio! From Berlin to Hong Kong, Brussels to Cape Town we are brining you a series that will bring the supply chain together!! The Monday show covers all aspects of the produce and supply […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Business Development with Geoff Brunette at Indianapolis Fruit Company - EP299 May 29, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring our CHOICE sponsor Indianapolis Fruit Companies very own Geoff Brunette, Business Development Manager. We will learn from Geoff about his background, career path, and how that landed him at Indy Fruit. That's right he landed in the right spot. There are […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK21 -HERE WE GO AROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP95 May 26, 2023This week Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast with Dan the Produce Man - Apriums, Watermelons, here we go around the Mulberry...tree? Also Dan addresses recent comments made about his four year old video on Apeel. Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Celebrating 10 years w/ West Coast Produce Expo - EP297 May 22, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat all things West Coast Produce Expo. It is the 10th year anniversary for the West Coast Produce Expo and it is the premier networking event for the West Coast. Join us for the most educational, exciting, and fun-filled agenda yet, including: […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK20 - WHOS READY FOR CORN, STONE FRUIT AND FAVA BEANS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP94 May 19, 2023This week Dan goes over the late, but excellent stone fruit crop, Fava beans, Coachella Sweet Corn, Gem Avocados and... Fiddlehead Tacos! Tune in and Turn On! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- How I spent my time in Canada for CPMA with having a TRADE SHOW ONLY PASS - EP295 May 15, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly he goes SOLO talking about the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Trade Show. Now this was Patrick's first time attending, but unfortenetly he was only able to get a TRADE SHOW ONLY PASS!!! What does that mean? Well NO EDUCATION, NO NETWORKING and NO DINNERS!!! […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK19 - PATRICK IS BACK ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP93 May 12, 2023In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Patrick Joins Dan the Produce Man to rundown Patrick's first Personal Equifruit Banana experience at CPMA and Bil Goldfield from Dole Food Comapny joins Patrick as he tastes the new Dole Golden Selection Pineapple!The fruits of the tropics... Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- What is Trust? Trust it the GLUE of LIFE w/ Geoff Hudson-Searle - EP293 May 8, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have a special guest all the way from London, England! Geoff Hudnson-Sealre is no stranger to the podcast and is now LIVE here in Tampa, FL. Patrick and Geoff are meeting for the first time after finding each other on LinkedIn during […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK18 - CINCO DE MAYO 2023 ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP92 May 5, 2023This week's fresh From The Field Fridays Dan The Produce Man brings us Cinco de Mayo Avocados, Ahuacatlan in Pictograph, and California Cherries and the month of May is an explosive month with a huge array of fresh new goodies coming into season. Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- History of Bananas w/ John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - EP291 May 1, 2023Today is the May 1, 2023 and we are in episode 3 of our new series all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK17 - CHEF TONY MEROLA'S COOKING TIP FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP91 April 28, 2023On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast The Legendary Chef Tony Merola - The Produce Chef joins Dan The Produce Man to share cooking tips on some of our in season fresh goodies! Tony shares the Legend of the Kitchen Rooster, how to make risotto without standing over the […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- What in the World are Fiddleheads w/ Brittany Maranger - EP289 April 24, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are talking all things new products. This is a product that Patrick has never heard of, seen, or even tastes. Our feature guest Brittany Maranger, President of Foragegirl Fiddleheads talks all things about her family owned and operated business, WHAT IS A FIDDLEHEAD […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK16- DOLE FOOD COMPANY ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP90 April 21, 2023On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by Bil Goldfield Director of Corporate Communications at Dole Food Company. Bil and Dan have a great time sharing Dole's ongoing sustainability programs, efforts to get fresh fruit and vegetables into consumer's diets, a NEW pineapple […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Central Valley of California Tour w/ Albert Perez and Jihoon Kim - EP287 April 17, 2023In the episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we come LIVE from Lemon Cove, California where Patrick is joined by Albert Perez of Continental Fresh, LLC and Jihoon Kim of Sweet Goldies/ Creative Vibez Only. This week we ventured to the Central Valley of California where Albert has never explored. We went […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK15 - Jack Zech & Daniel Leonard FROM Victoria Island ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP89 April 14, 2023On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by Jack Zech and Daniel Leonard from Victoria Island and Sabbatical California Spirits. What does Asparagus and Whiskey have to do with each other? Find as Dan channels the spirits of the island. Tune in and […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Empowered Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu w/ John Geyston - EP285 April 10, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat John Geyston of Empowered Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu. Patrick and John met 11 months ago from a FACEBOOK ad that needed a couple more adults for their Jiu Jitsu program. This is where it all started. Patrick has been training with […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK14 - STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP88 April 7, 2023This week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast It's all about The Crimson Rib! Fresh Field Rhubarb is what Dan The Produce Man is dishing up! From the ancient fields of Tibet to Luther Burbank to the fields of Washington, Oregon and Michigan to your Strawberry Rhubarb Pie! Tune in and […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- VIVA FRESH 2023 Recap w/ Ross Nelson, Shay Myers and Paul Manfre - EP283 April 3, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we visit with exhibitors, vendors and attendees during and after the show! We then talk with the FAMOUS SHAY THE FARM KID, THE RED PEPPER KING and ROSS THE PRODUCE BOSS!!! We will give you an update on how the show went, hear from […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK13 - SPRING IS IN THE AIR ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS- EP87 March 31, 2023This week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan's Delta farm visit and teaser for upcoming podcast, Artichokes, Spring Garlic, Spring Onions, Pinkerton Avocados, English Peas, and more! Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- The History Of Dragon Fruit w/ John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - EP281 March 27, 2023In this new series of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we explore the history of Produce. John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too […]The Produce Industry Podcast
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- Coachella Valley Sweet Corn! May 19, 2023Fire up the grill this weekend with fresh new crop California corn on the cob! The desert region has given us great promotable volume on this first of the season crop from Coachella! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- English Peas a Real Spring Treat! May 18, 2023Fresh English Peas in the pod are in from along California's coastal growing regions Dan shares tips on what to look for so you ca become an expert at picking out the sweetest peas every time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- May- Peak season for several Artichoke varieties! May 17, 2023Dan shares with us the best way to pick an artichoke with a Big Heart! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- The Golden Rush of Gold Rush Apples! October 16, 2022Like many other apples the cidery sweet Gold Rush Apple is a combination of several other varieties. Tasty, Crunchy, and in season NOW! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Farmers Market Tips September 23, 2022When you buy specific produce items during your trip to the farmers market makes a big difference in how long they will last. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Last Day of Summer Grapeness September 22, 2022Are California Concord Grapes really Concord Grapes? The Thompson Seedless Golden Surprise! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Fresh September Figs! September 20, 2022September is a great month for fresh California figs, but how do you pick the sweetest and tastiest fruit? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Dry Farmed Tomatoes September 17, 2022September is a great month for California tomatoes, Heirlooms, Beefsteaks, and Multi-colored Cherry Tomatoes, but there's one tomato that bursts with more flavor than all of them! Tune in and find out what Dan's pick is this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Taste, Aroma, Color, Texture. September 6, 2022Blast from the Past: Award-winning Hall of Fame Legend Graham Kerr joins Dan and Guido to share the pleasure of fresh fruit and vegetables. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast From the Past Jan 29 2005 February 15, 2022Dan and Guido go over in-season produce of the day as well as health news from early 2005.Country of Origin Labeling, Food Labeling, RFIDs, OSO sweet Onions, Tangerines, Desert Artichokes, Peruvian Mangoes, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
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The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
- Global Fresh Series w/ Kaasten Reh of Fruit Logistics Berlin - EP300 May 31, 2023In this new GLOBAL FRESH SERIES of The Produce Industry Podcast we travel across the GLOBE with our new HOST, Juanita Gaglio! From Berlin to Hong Kong, Brussels to Cape Town we are brining you a series that will bring the supply chain together!! The Monday show covers all aspects of the produce and supply […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Business Development with Geoff Brunette at Indianapolis Fruit Company - EP299 May 29, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring our CHOICE sponsor Indianapolis Fruit Companies very own Geoff Brunette, Business Development Manager. We will learn from Geoff about his background, career path, and how that landed him at Indy Fruit. That's right he landed in the right spot. There are […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK21 -HERE WE GO AROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP95 May 26, 2023This week Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast with Dan the Produce Man - Apriums, Watermelons, here we go around the Mulberry...tree? Also Dan addresses recent comments made about his four year old video on Apeel. Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Celebrating 10 years w/ West Coast Produce Expo - EP297 May 22, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat all things West Coast Produce Expo. It is the 10th year anniversary for the West Coast Produce Expo and it is the premier networking event for the West Coast. Join us for the most educational, exciting, and fun-filled agenda yet, including: […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK20 - WHOS READY FOR CORN, STONE FRUIT AND FAVA BEANS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP94 May 19, 2023This week Dan goes over the late, but excellent stone fruit crop, Fava beans, Coachella Sweet Corn, Gem Avocados and... Fiddlehead Tacos! Tune in and Turn On! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- How I spent my time in Canada for CPMA with having a TRADE SHOW ONLY PASS - EP295 May 15, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly he goes SOLO talking about the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Trade Show. Now this was Patrick's first time attending, but unfortenetly he was only able to get a TRADE SHOW ONLY PASS!!! What does that mean? Well NO EDUCATION, NO NETWORKING and NO DINNERS!!! […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK19 - PATRICK IS BACK ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP93 May 12, 2023In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Patrick Joins Dan the Produce Man to rundown Patrick's first Personal Equifruit Banana experience at CPMA and Bil Goldfield from Dole Food Comapny joins Patrick as he tastes the new Dole Golden Selection Pineapple!The fruits of the tropics... Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- What is Trust? Trust it the GLUE of LIFE w/ Geoff Hudson-Searle - EP293 May 8, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have a special guest all the way from London, England! Geoff Hudnson-Sealre is no stranger to the podcast and is now LIVE here in Tampa, FL. Patrick and Geoff are meeting for the first time after finding each other on LinkedIn during […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK18 - CINCO DE MAYO 2023 ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP92 May 5, 2023This week's fresh From The Field Fridays Dan The Produce Man brings us Cinco de Mayo Avocados, Ahuacatlan in Pictograph, and California Cherries and the month of May is an explosive month with a huge array of fresh new goodies coming into season. Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- History of Bananas w/ John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - EP291 May 1, 2023Today is the May 1, 2023 and we are in episode 3 of our new series all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. […]The Produce Industry Podcast
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