Best Sketchcomedy Podcasts (2025)

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Bryce Charles from Starkid's newest show 'Cinderella's Castle' 55:12

3d ago55:12

55:12

In this episode of Story Matters, Bryce Charles (Ella Ashmore) joins me to talk about the creative whirlwind of bringing Starkid’s Cinderella’s Castle to life. From developing Ella’s emotional journey to exploring the dynamic between Ella and Tadius, Bryce shares what it was like to take on the lead role in a brand-new Starkid musical, all while bu…

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FINAL EPISODE! 189 Chris Metcalf 1:37:57

2M ago1:37:57

1:37:57

WARNING! All ye who put your ears toward this episode should know that it is the final installment of Third Gear Scratch, which appropriately features one of my closest friends and bandmates, Mr Chris Metcalf of our band, The Life and Times. But before that Chris had done much wood-shedding with crazy great bands like Stella Link , SImple Lines and…

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2025 Academy Awards with Joey Richter! 2:06:37

2M ago2:06:37

2:06:37

We're back with the only Academy Award discussion you need! Joey Richter returns to talk all things Oscars 2025! Join us as we dive into the year's best films! Join my Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/curtmega Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/curtmega Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtmega Follow me on Twitte…

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Story Matters with Starkid's Meredith Stepien! 1:05:45

5M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

On this episode of the podcast, I had the absolute joy of chatting with the brilliant and delightful Meredith Stepien. We dove into our shared love for VHS Christmas Carols, the art of crafting cinematic vibes that radiate coziness and calm, and the beauty of embracing imperfection. Meredith also shares her perspective on releasing the weight of am…

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Episode 188 - Blake Smith 57:15

5M ago57:15

57:15

Blake Smith and his rock band Figdish from the 90's Chicago scene has never taken things too seriously; never been careerists, and in fact went out of their way to indulge in hijinx and sabotage, despite ending up with 2 hugely influential records and a solid major label record deal. This was the band that came of age with Varuca Salt, Local H and …

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Episode 187 - Vasily Deris 1:12:59

6M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

The service industry has always been in actor Vasily Deris' blood, seeing as how his family owned a group of restaurants in Crown Point IN just south of Chicago. He had been working 12 hours a day in multiple restaurants each for more than a decade but his true calling is on the stage; any and all stages. Since deciding to refocus his existence int…

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Episode 186 - Chris Simpson 1:15:25

6M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Going back to school to study World Religions just seemed like the right thing to do for Chris Simpson, the hugely talented solo artist operating under Mountain Time and formerly of the bands Mineral and later The Gloria Record. Minerals influence and impact from the late 90's cannot be overstated from their albums the Power of Failing and then End…

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Episode 185 - Gerald Dowd 1:47:55

7M ago1:47:55

1:47:55

Gerald Dowd is the rare working musician who is actually making his living directly from his drumming gigs with an extremely wide range of musicians, from Eddie Vedder to Mavis Staples to Robbie Fulks to Neko Case to Justin Roberts, not to mention fantastic players that you may not have heard or be aware of. In addition, he's a songwriter of the fi…

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Episode 184 - Blake Fleming 1:33:48

7M ago1:33:48

1:33:48

After 13 years of teaching percussion as an adjunct faculty member at a nearby college in upstate New York, Blake Fleming was unceremoniously let go, common with many colleges and shrinking enrollment that is plaguing the academic world. But the loss of this relatively low-paying gig was a blessing of sorts for Blake, a ground breaking drummer who …

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Episode 183 - Brandon Butler 1:35:45

8M ago1:35:45

1:35:45

When the highly respected label The Numero Group approached Brandon Butler, the voice and heart of KC heart throbs Boy's Life, about doing a retrospective of his influential band, his initial thought might've been there's not enough material to reissue, considering they only released 2 full lenths in their short tenure. What he hadn't considered wa…

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Episode 182 - Eric Abert 1:37:21

8M ago1:37:21

1:37:21

In September of 2020, deep into a pandemic that seemingly had no end in sight, Life and Times bassist Eric Abert made a big decision to move from the place he'd called home for most of a decade, Chicago, and to move back to Collinsville IL outside of St Louis. It wasn't for nothing; in fact it was for a lot of reasons. He and his new bride wanted s…

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Episode 181 - Coley Dennis 1:26:13

9M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Guitarist Coley Dennis is the heartbeat of his band Maserati since their inception in very early 00's and continues to be that even when they have to play live and tour without him. It would appear almost like a franchise to the uninitiated until you realize how connected this band is and has been over the years, slowly growing their Athens/ATL fan…

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Episode 180 - Timothy Showalter 1:42:07

10M ago1:42:07

1:42:07

In 2021, in full pandemic tilt, Timothy Showalter aka Strand Of Oaks, released a brilliant record in the vein of much of his stratospheric catalog called In Heaven (Dead Oceans) but decided not to tour on it, because that's what you didn't do during those heavy days; tour. Instead, he shut it all down. Stopped strumming and humming and stopped chec…

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Episode 179 - Aaron Stone 1:17:49

11M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

As the frontman, face and heartbeat of his band My Epic, singer/guitarist Aaron Stone started his rock band long before he ever imagined having and wife and now 4 year old child and would never have believed his band would still be making music. in fact they're making music on a killer label, Tooth and Nail Records, with their newest LP Loriella du…

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Ep. 85 - Areola Borealis 37:56

11M ago37:56

37:56

In this offbeat episode of Listen Up and Fuggin Listen, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody dive deep into the wild world of the aurora borealis. Are those northern lights just Mother Nature’s rave party? You bet your glow sticks they are! But that's not all—Mark and Cody confront the grim reality of hitting the big 4-0. Wrinkles, wisdom, and the weird urg…

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Episode 178 - Steve Lamos 1:19:45

12M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

U of I in Champaign / Urbana in the 90's was typical of many satelite college towns to big cities with a happening urban center, dive bars and house parties for the indie scene to procreate within. Drummer Steve Lamos' band American Football was one of the bands within that scene that made a record for Polyvinyl Records, played a few shows then bro…

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Ep. 84 - Tom Brady and Drake Get Roasted 37:22

12M ago37:22

37:22

Get ready for another side-splitting episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this electrifying installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some of the juiciest topics in pop culture. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody are breaking down the epic rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Fro…

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Ep. 83 - Dream Of A Draft 36:13

12M ago36:13

36:13

Get ready for another uproarious episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this jam-packed installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some seriously wild topics. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody are riding high on the excitement of the Eagles NFL Draft. From game-changing picks to unexpect…

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Episode 177 - Chris Enriquez 1:14:11

1y ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Somewhere in the late 00's, drummer Chris Enriquez felt the familiar and invetible societal pull of many artists to finally "get a real job" after over a decade with his bands On The Might Of Princes, Long Island hardcore/emo heros, and Gracer after Princes disbanded. He left it behind and began working as a brand rep for PBR at a time when that br…

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Ep. 82 - Heats Out Meats Out 37:41

1y ago37:41

37:41

Hold onto your hoagies, folks! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are back with another hilarious episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast. In this jam-packed installment, the dynamic duo tackles some seriously wild topics. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody dive headfirst into the electrifying world of WrestleMania, which is set to hit Phi…

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Episode 176 - Conan Neutron 1:27:49

1y ago1:27:49

1:27:49

There was a point maybe 10 years ago give or take, in which bandleader, frontman, guitarist, singer songwriter, podcaster and outsized personality Conan Neutron had a reckoning or awakening of sorts in regards to his bands and the dynamic within, which had taken a not-good turn. The Conan Neutron of today reflects on those regrets and missed opport…

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Ep. 81 - No Diddy 37:13

1y ago37:13

37:13

Get ready for another uproarious episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this laugh-out-loud installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some seriously juicy scandals. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody tackle the scandal surrounding none other than P. Diddy. From mysterious parties to unra…

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Ep. 80 - Easter For Your Keister 36:48

1y ago36:48

36:48

Hold onto your cheesesteaks, folks! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are back with another side-splitting episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast. In this uproarious installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some seriously strange topics. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody tackle the perplexing mystery of the Easter Bunny and its…

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Ep. 79 - Ginger for Your Pincher 34:48

1y ago34:48

34:48

Hold onto your hoagies, folks! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are back with another uproarious episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast. In this laugh-out-loud installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some seriously wild topics. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody tackle the idea that every ethnicity should have a parade as wild…

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Episode 175 - AC Paterra 1:22:09

1y ago1:22:09

1:22:09

Deep into the pandemic, drummer AC Paterra and his musical partner in Zombi, bassist-keyboardist Steve Moore also went deep; deep into the sounds and songs that created who they have become today as a pillar of Relapse Records, a label often associated with noisy artists. However the songs that moved AC and Steve over these covid days were the yach…

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Ep. 78 - Put the Ass in Asset 34:05

1y ago34:05

34:05

In this knee-slapper of an episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody grapple with the wild world of wrestling—a topic Cody knows as much about as a fish knows a bicycle. Watch as Cody tries to tell the difference between a body slam and a slam poetry session, all while Philly Mark shakes his head in both disb…

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Ep. 77 - 1 for Your Nose, 1 For Your Hose 37:32

1y ago37:32

37:32

Get ready to bust a gut with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody on the latest episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! In this side-splitting installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into the bittersweet news of Jason Kelce retiring as an Eagle. From reminiscing about his legendary plays to debating whether his beard should be inducted into…

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Episode 174 - Tristan Shone 1:20:11

1y ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Putting a band together for a younger Tristan Shone 20 years ago was not as easy as he thought it might be, so he used his knowledge of mechanical engineering and sense of tenacious autonomy to create his own instruments that would allow him to make live music on his own; Music without the use of traditional instruments like guitars and drums and b…

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Ep. 76 - 4 Hores and 7 Beers Ago 35:33

1y ago35:33

35:33

Hold onto your hoagies, folks! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are back at it again with another side-splitting episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast. In this udderly hilarious installment, the dynamic duo takes a deep dive into the riveting world of cows. From their moo-tivations to their beefy ambitions, Mark and Cody explore the ups and…

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Ep. 75 - Juxta 2 Positions 37:37

1y ago37:37

37:37

Get ready for another hilarious episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast with your favorite hosts, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this uproarious installment, the dynamic duo tackles some seriously wild topics with their signature Philly flair. First up on the agenda? The baffling jargons of young kids. From "rizz" to "jizz," Mark and Co…

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Episode 173 - Tim Kasher - Live at Fitzgerald's 1:11:34

1y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Singer/songwriter/frontman Tim Kasher has been such a prolic maker of music over the past 25+ years with his bands Cursive and The Good Life and his solo records as his vehicles and conduits of creativity, so busy in fact that he has released a new album almost every year since 2000. Tim traveled from Los Angles to Chicago on Wednesday January 31st…

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Ep. 74 - The Super Hole 39:18

1y ago39:18

39:18

Get ready to dive into the wild and wacky world of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this uproarious episode, the dynamic duo tackles the aftermath of the Super Bowl and the epic Halftime Show. From jawn-dropping plays to eye-popping performances, Mark and Cody are breaking down the biggest moments of the …

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Ep. 73 - Simple Like an Ass Pimple 34:17

1y ago34:17

34:17

Get ready for another wild ride with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody on the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! In this jam-packed episode, the dynamic duo shares their final, unfiltered thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles coaching saga. From the highs to the lows, they're tackling the drama with the passion of die-hard Philly fans. But hold onto your…

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Ep. 72 - It's Not a Cold War if the Cum is Warm 37:50

1y ago37:50

37:50

Welcome to another episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast, where Philly Mark and Cousin Cody share their final thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles coaching drama with hilarious sports takes and coaching speculations. In this comedy-packed episode, they dive into the confusion between Navy Seals and animal seals, unleashing laughter with…

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Episode 172 - Jordan Zadorozny Pt Deux 1:19:48

1+ y ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Multi-instrumentalist/producer/mixer Jordan Zadorozny created his one man band Blinker the Star in the mid 90's and made a huge splash with his 2nd album August Everywhere with Ken Andrews (Failure) behind the mixer. 28 years and 12 full length albums later JZ has released Animal Math (self-released), a highly enjoyable, forward-leaning and ambitio…

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Ep. 71 - Eagles. No Balls. No Sack. 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

36:06

Buckle up, folks, for another rollercoaster ride with the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! In this episode, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are tackling the aftermath of the Philadelphia Eagles' playoff loss against the Buccaneers. Spoiler alert: it's a rough ride, and the boys have more emotions than a soap opera on fast forward. From passionate r…

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Episode 171 - Jay Ryan 1:32:33

1+ y ago1:32:33

1:32:33

Artist and musician Jay Ryan remembers the moment that he began to create the animal-based characters that inhabit his hand-printed concert and event posters that have become ubiquitous in the rock world; he was just out of college at U of I in Champaign and was bogging down and unable to finish a painting because of undiagnosed ADHD, so he began t…

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Ep. 70 - Golden Globes and Alien Chodes 39:04

1+ y ago39:04

39:04

Welcome to the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! In this episode, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are tackling some seriously wild stuff. First off, they're diving headfirst into the Eagles' performance or lack thereof – let's just say, the boys have some colorful commentary about the team's struggles. But wait, things get even weirder! The duo delv…

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Starkid's 'VHS Christmas Carols' with Janaya Mahealani Jones 1:01:09

1+ y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Janaya Mahealani Jones, star of the newest Starkid musical 'VHS Christmas Carols', joins me to chat about the show! Check out the VHS Christmas Carols digital ticket, available now through the end of 2023! For live episodes, join me on Twitch at Twitch.TV/curtmega Join my Patreon.com/curtmega Follow me on IG, TikTok, Twitter (X), and Threads: @curt…

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Ep. 69 - Jizz the Season 39:40

1+ y ago39:40

39:40

Join us for a ho-ho-hilarious special Christmas Spectacular episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! This time, we've got a festive treat for you - our special family guest, Cousin Tiffinay (Instagram @tmolynn), straight from North Jersey! Get ready for some loud Italian charm as she brings her proud, and super Italian personality to the…

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Twelve Elves 'til Christmas 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

25:26

You’ve got big plans. Worked out every detail. Thought of every contingency. Except one. “12 Elves ’til Christmas” is a story about a dream, a machine, and half a team. [Explicit -- One swear word, bleeped.] Presented by Life Lab Notes - field observations from the lab of Life in a storytelling podcast. 12 Elves ’til Christmas features the voice ta…

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VHS Christmas Carols with James Tolbert 1:11:27

1+ y ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Director James Tolbert joins me to chat about directing the newest Starkid musical, VHS Christmas Carols! Check out the VHS Christmas Carols digital ticket, available now through the end of 2023! For live episodes, join me on Twitch at Twitch.TV/curtmega Join my Patreon.com/curtmega Follow me on IG, TikTok, Twitter (X), and Threads: @curtmega…

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Episode 170 - AE Holiday Wrap-Up Of 2023!! 25:49

1+ y ago25:49

25:49

Episode 170 of Third Gear Scratch, in which our hero, Alien Epilepsy waxes and wanes about this year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty Three. It's been a year of triumphs and struggles which has seen AE release his first and only solo record 'Everything' (Spartan) and tour on it, create a new record with his band Shiner, their 6th, tour with his…

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Episode 169 - Eugene S Robinson 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Being a body-builder and MMA fighter, Eugene S Robinson was a bit of an anomoly as the charismatic front man for the band he founded OXBOW, and before that in Whipping Boy, a more traditional punk rock outfit in the early 80's. It's in his new book, A Walk Across Dirty Waters and Straight Into Murderer's Row: A Memoir (Feral House) that we learn ho…

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Ep. 68 - It's a Philly Thing 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

35:25

Get ready for another hilarious episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are buzzing with excitement as they unpack the Philadelphia Eagles' triumph over the Chiefs in the latest game. From unexpected plays to moments that had them on the edge of their seats, these two die-hard fans share their wild reactions …

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Season 4, Episode 12 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

18:47

—There’s a new sports drink from New England! —A new PSA is out just for bros behind the wheel. —We present more lines that Gillian really (really) does not want to say. —There’s a new trend of bedroom etiquette…and a song to go with it! Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly supp…

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Episode 168 - Rob Zabrecky 1:31:48

1+ y ago1:31:48

1:31:48

In 1993, Rob Zabrecky was certain he'd seen his future and that future was as a rockstar and frontman for local LA rockers Possum Dixon, his band that had just been signed to Interscope Records for a 3 record deal. But life is complicated. Indeed they had, by all accounts, a pretty great career as an "alternative" band with big tours and big produc…

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Ep. 67 - Brazilian Ballbag Lifts 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

36:07

Welcome back to the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody have finally returned after an unexpectedly long break, and boy, do they have some stories to tell. Cody, in particular, had quite the adventure – he had to take a little break to get his life together after getting locked up for a rather unique crime: stealing cop…

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Season 4, Episode 11 16:48

1+ y ago16:48

16:48

—Hogwarts LA is back with a new commercial! —Some adventurous friends are ravenous for brunch. —A 90’s commercial had a very dangerous brand of jeans. —Arnold Schwarzenegger unpacks famous song lyrics. Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some …

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Season 4, Episode 10 23:22

1+ y ago23:22

23:22

—We present more lines that Gillian really (really) does not want to say. —A dating app is out for a certain illegal industry. —A family in the dust bowl is as dysfunctional as it gets. —There’s a recall on a certain kind of impractical toilet. Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholehearted…

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