The Ghost Gig

Episode 67 - The Bungay Folk

Sat, 25 May 2024 23:00:16 GMT

ROCK-A-BYE- BABY

The history of the famous lullaby Rook-a-bye baby is multifaceted, mysterious and most importantly it's defiantly cruel. Then we hear something more scary than a baby; a ghostly dead one.

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Episode 66 - Kazoo Time

Sun, 12 May 2024 11:29:02 GMT

When you live near an actual, proper Hallowe'en town (well, a village) but the House of Mouse think they can outdo that with an ice cream sundae, you know somethings gone wrong as you write the summary...

We have a peek through our syrup encrusted fingers at Halloweentown and then dive into a sampling platter of Pluckley. Don't worry; it'll sort of make sense

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Episode 65 - What you saw was Mad Enid

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 19:32:45 GMT

Sometimes in folk tradition, stories contain advice to be passed down by the ages; other times they are mad stories of people transforming themselves over and over while trying not to say the word "busty"...

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Episode 64 - Cannibals and Cake

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:02:37 GMT

THE GREEN INFERNO (2013)

This episode we trek into a film in the rainforest with cannibals with the munchies, overdone fart sounds and activist sashimi; yet this may not be meanest part. To cleanse our palate after that Alice set our minds at rest with a story of yet more flopping intestines and a whistling song...

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Episode 63 - The Devil Bogeys

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:53:08 GMT

We all know the Devil has the best tunes. He gets about a bit and he's been doing this thing for a long time, so naturally we want to look at some of the stories about encounters across the centuries. Get ready for stories of wits, murder and agricultural equipment

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Episode 62 - The scariest ping-pong ball you've ever seen

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 13:52:21 GMT

GONJIAM (2018) - Deemed one of the spookiest places on Earth, you can't wander the halls of Gonjiam Asylum anymore; it's been demolished. Luckily if you've ever wanted to visit there was a film made that wasn't filmed inside the Asylum, wasn't based on any real history and invented some frequently got people injured who subsequently visited. All the same, it's a good story

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Episode 61 - Not in Australia

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 09:05:02 GMT

Song time. Story time. Slipping time? A look at the weirder happenings around clocks, time and illness fogged thought processes.

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Episode 60 - They Don't Crash into a Toys'R'Us I'm Afraid

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:15 GMT

DELIVER US FOMR EVEIL(2014) - We're getting law enforcement themed this episode! A listener suggested film leads us into looking into a few supernatural stories from police officers.

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Episode 59 - The Sinister Mr Fluffy

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:09:18 GMT

Sisters are weird, terrifying things. Sometimes, murderous things... especially in Scotland.

Explore with us the famous murder ballet The Cruel Sister and how a rib cage and a few well chosen yellow hairs make a damn good harp; blondes have the most fun after all! Inspired by that, we stick with the theme of haunted instruments. Wouldn't it be nice to give us a listen?

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Episode 58 - Weird Skateboard Horse Thing

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 16:55:04 GMT

Time to delve into the motley selection of stories sent into us by our lovely listeners (yes, that's you) for the new year!

Jails, horses, cats and creeps

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Episode 57 - Iceland; You Win Christmas

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:23 GMT

SILENT NIGHT (2021) - Christmas day often includes dangerous green things, but in Silent Night (2021) the gas cloud is very much lethal. We look at this darkly comic apocalyptic film and then hear about The Yule Lads who bring the festive cheer (among other more strange habits) to the children of Iceland.

As an extra little present for you, we hear a bit from Steve from the Haunted UK podcast.

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Episode 56 - Let's Go Larking

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:46 GMT

'Tis the season for some carolling

Fa La La Lala...

Getting somewhat into the festive spirit in the style of the Victorians after we learn about a gruesome story behind a traditional Christmas carol.

If you've been affected by the accents attempted by Alice in this episode; we're somewhat sorry

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Episode 55 - Girl Doesn't wanna Shag ya

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:27:15 GMT

RINGU (1998) - When there's a mysterious and murderous videotape to watch, what's a girl to do? Might as well investigate it for your newspaper and drag your ex-husband along for the ride...

Alice also tells the story of The Dish Mansion of Bancho, thought to be one of the inspirations for the horror classic.

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Episode 54 - The Rubber Man

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:25 GMT

Sinister fingering, pacts with the Devil and broken strings. Plenty of history for you here but never fear; we can just keep singing...

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Episode 53 - Motherbird

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:33:10 GMT

We look into Unfriended (2014) and its depictions of the murky world of online harassment and bullying. If only all such things could be attributed to some emotionally unbalanced ghost...

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Episode 52 - Is she just Haunting Fish?

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:23:49 GMT

A darkness and cruelty run through this well known song, even in the verses you learnt as a child - and we never find out what happened to the ducks...

Then we hear about more water-y spectres; one of which may or may not have been a fan of the Spice Girls

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Episode 51 - Women with Mumps who Lives in the Radiator

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:53:53 GMT

With a Covid boggled mind, Alice tries her best to articulate why David Lynch's Eraserhead made her uncomfortable. To round us out, we then hear about the story of green children; perfect!

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Episode 50 - Scary Cat Ballerina

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:27:27 GMT

Alice brings us with three modern horror stories from "The Grand Canyon State" while she unsettles us with her take on the American Accent

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Episode 49 - Old Douglas

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 23:00:12 GMT

In this episode we hear about bones, the mysterious appearance of red hair and the terrors of ascending scales!

History brings us many strange tale, as we have seen before; but the story of The Red Ghost might be one of our favourites yet.

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Episode 48 - Mr Dingle Dentface

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:26:25 GMT

Dead bodies are kind of scary (and it turns out, so are some live ones!), but we take a look under the sheet and review The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) as well as hear about an American town famous for a ghost that solving their own murder investigation...

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Episode 47 - Which Job is she depicted as doing in the Statue?

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:26:03 GMT

On the streets broad and narrow, the Ghost Gig explores the history of one famous resident (or not!) of Dublin and some of its other less famous spectres.

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Episode 46 - Why would they be Smoking in Space?!?

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:27:51 GMT

Listener request time! We investigate techno-gothic space cathedrals and Sam Neil dealing out too much exposition. Then we hear about what Mars, the Moon and Venus were like before humans inconsiderately started throwing probes at them; at least, according to one guys account...

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Episode 45 - Bloody Hell Mary!

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:00:34 GMT

With Vince away galivanting, it's left to Alice to fly solo once more. So, grab a candle, switch off the light and repeat three times into the mirror....Ghost Gig...Ghost Gig...Ghost Gig...

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Episode 44 - No Skin On

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 23:00:01 GMT

THE GHOST OF TOM (or John)

Alice gives us three tales of historic ghostly happenings and we get a glimpse into gruesome songs young children are taught in school

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Episode 43 - Set Fire to a Babe

Sun, 21 May 2023 07:29:38 GMT

Which is scarier: babies or teenagers? Stories of both and stories of Changelings as we review You're Not My Mother (2021) and delve into some good old-fashioned folklore for good measure

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Episode 42 - A Chunk of Nelson

Sat, 06 May 2023 23:00:28 GMT

Taking to the waves to hear the tale of the gruesome song Nelson's blood and learn a little about The Flying Dutchman

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Episode 41 - Demon Dirty Talk

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:19:56 GMT

If "Hell is a teenage girl", I guess it's time for us to sing about it! Sooner or later comedy horror, blue sex demons and Pierce Brosnan's singing voice would combine; but who's have thought it would sound like this?

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Episode 40 - Tickets please

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 23:00:46 GMT

What do the Vikings have to do with an American railroad? We look into the history of a classic dark folk song and Alice mispronounces "Saskatchewan"

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Episode 39 - Danny or Chris?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:38:57 GMT

We bring you our thoughts on Get Out (2017) before Alice recants some tales of some real life experiences of those who have received more than life saving organs from donors.

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Episode 38 - Ring O Reggae Roses

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:45:59 GMT

Ring O Roses - Forever associated with The Plague, this sine is far from alone in it's association with horrendous disease and turmoil.

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Episode 37 - Chances are Slender

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:19:26 GMT

Initially a piece of internet folklore and loose collection of spin-off media, it might surprise you to learn about the older (and not so old) folk stories that fed into making this modern monster...

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Episode 36 - Ghost Riders in the Sky

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:47:29 GMT

GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY - Whether you know this song from Johnny Cash, the Blues Brothers or Me First and the Gimme Gimmes you probably don't know the surprisingly rich history of this absolute classic by Stan Jones.

Saddle up with us and learn all about the torture, Norse gods and demonic goats in this songs storied past

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Episode 35 - A Burnt Out Face in a Photo Frame

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:06:18 GMT

We take on a listener suggested film with 2017's Veronica before hearing about the true story that inspired it in Madrid, 1990.

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Episode 34 - Ghosts might have Periods

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:40 GMT

Looking across the sea, we look to Ireland to learn about the folk song She Moved Through the Fayre follow up with a ghost tale set in a windswept coastal fortress

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Episode 33 - Krampus and St Knickers

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:24:42 GMT

Christmas comes but once a year, so it's about time we feature your favourite Alpine winter-y monster!

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Episode 32 - Have Another Glass of Goats Milk

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:12:08 GMT

A Mexican possession story and a Muller Rice; neither of which are as messy as they could have been! We also learn something more about some sinister Mexican horror stories.

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Episode 31 - Gleefully Grim

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:18 GMT

We've heard of the tortured artist working away at their masterpiece; but a haunted artist? In a church? Ok, but after we talk about Wendell & Wild!

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Episode 30 - Sausa-y Bacon

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:12:37 GMT

Alice's mum joins us once again for a ghost walk, a murdered Japanese boy and a big ol' Smile

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Episode 29 - A 25 year old, playing a 31 year old, playing a 10 year old...

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Stories of Orphans and asylums! We saw the recent Orphan: First Kill - so you know what we do about horror films by now, don't you?

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Phenomenon (do do dododo...)

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:57 GMT

Alice graces us with another solo episode all about the infamous 27 club! Want to know some of the sinister and frankly bizarre theories behind it? Have no clue what we're on about? Then listen now!!!

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Episode 27 - Creepy Dead Kids

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:44:51 GMT

Creepy orphans, mysterious deaths and whistling along to the TV? Yep, it's all in a days work for some...

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Episode 26 - Soz, No Sock Puppet

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:45:40 GMT

Alice's first solo episode. No film review this time, just a dive down the Ol' Crossroads with a Bluesman... and possibly the Devil.

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Episode 25 - Slave to the Rhythm?!?

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:49:15 GMT

We review Coraline, we sing about Coraline but Alice tells us about the historical story of Coraline

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Episode 24 - The Witch needs to Get Over Herself

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:50:55 GMT

Why would watching The Conjuring (2013) illicit talk of demons, Daft Punk and mashed potato?

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Episose 23 - Orgasmic Dolphin Sounds

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 15:53:10 GMT

Washing ashore after watching and singing about The Lure (2015) - otherwise known as Córki dancingu - wets our appetites for more stories of watery creatures from across the oceans.

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Episode 22 - A Cheeky Nandor

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 23:00:41 GMT

Back by popular demand; Alice's' mum joins us again to share her thoughts on The Innocents (1961) and we get so into it our recorder gives up. Alice then continues with the next part Nandor Fodor's investigation into Alma Fielding and the Poltergeist of Thornton Heath

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Episode 21 - Virginia Werewolf

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:42:53 GMT

We never do find out who was touching Elenore's hand in The Haunting, but we tried to find out twice! We then delve into the story behind the story to learn how one of the most famous ghost stories in America came to be, and how eggs are involved...

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Episode 20 - Wolfie and Binky Go Large

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:53:34 GMT

We try and convince you that hanging around on dark abandoned roads in the night is a great idea; ghosts, murder and wild animals. So, we begin with a look at the overlooked and underappreciated film Dead End (2003)...

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Episode 19 - We Don't talk about Soho...

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:29:55 GMT

Last Night In Soho graced out eyes, minds and ears - so we must sing about it! After Edgar Wright gets us pacing these alluring but notorious rhythmic streets we take you elsewhere in London to hear other tales of ghoulish woe...

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Episode 18 - They’ll Tell You Not To Eat Cheese

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:37:02 GMT

No film review this time around; we're still setting up in the new flat and studio. BUT we DO have more stories and information on the real life horror (and occasionally bizarreness!) that is sleep paralysis

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Episode 17 - This Bitch will Scare you Sick

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

After a couple of missed attempts and intrusive illness, we finally got to re-watch and sing our thoughts on The Woman In Black at the theatre! In the spirit (ha!0 of things, we then listen to some other ghostly tales from around the same time period.

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Episode 16 - A plait of Spicy Grass

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:04:40 GMT

We decide to knock on the door of His House, unprepared for what awaited us. Hear our thoughts and also hear about some monsters you may not be familiar with.

Just a note here; this episode was recorded shortly before the developing invasion and resultant refugee situation in Ukraine.

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Episode 15 - The Scary Risotto

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Changing things up, we have our first ever guest on with us! This time around we review Danny Robins' play 2:22 A Ghost Story before we hear more from the creepiest baby monitors...

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Episode 13a - The Saucy Villain

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 13:34:03 GMT

A special isolation episode: Alice has (mostly) lost her voice and it's up to Vince to read things to her...

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Episode 13 - Turn your Dirty Pillows away from me

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Is there anything more scary than being back in school? OK, there probably is, but after watching Carrie (1976) we might need to think about it a little first...

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Episode 12 - The Double Yelping

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As 2021 lays gasping for breath we serve up a double helping of musical reviews! Santa Sleighs (2005) and Mercy Christmas (2018) get crammed in and we see if we're in for a Mr Creosote moment. Then, we hear about some terrifying toys

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Episode 11 - Naked and Cackling

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:23:17 GMT

We have a bit of a nightmare with the classic Suspiria, so we share it with you! Then Alice recants some tales of witches who have nothing to do with ballet, like; none whatsoever.

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Episode 10 - It's not a Weeper, but a Moaner

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Plunged into the icy coldness of The Curse of La Llorona for a fresh review before we look into some of the stories surrounding the history of this (to us) mysterious soggy ghost.

For those in the know; the Instagram saga continues as we remain locked out of our own account with no explanation, but our shiny NEW Instagram account is @theghostgiguk!

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Episode 9 - His Mother's still proud of him...

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:28:34 GMT

Halloween on Hallowe'en and also a little (less scary) fan-girling. We also open up the spooky mailbag for the first time and share some of your personal tales...

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Episode 8 - A Fire of Burning Willies

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:20:18 GMT

Apparently the Hills Have Eyes, but also so do some beaches, caves and cliffs... Who'd have thought it?

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Episode 7 - You were Meant to Make me Shriek

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:00:00 GMT

It's our Hallowe'en Spooktacular, so it's high time we tackle a heavyweight of the genre! We spent time with some of the many entities that make up the classic 1973 film, The Exorcist.

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Episode 6 - Vampiric Hissy-Fits

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 23:00:00 GMT

We sink our fangs into Hugh Jackma- I mean Van Helsing! Then we see what we can dig up about the history of the legendary vampire (the one that doesn't frickin' sparkle)...

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Episode 5 - They Shag and they Die

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Alice and Vince sit through some supposedly teenage tits in Friday the 13th (2009) then explore some spooky in's and out's of their hometown.

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Episode 4 - The Boogeyman's Beef

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:52:01 GMT

Sharing our brutally honest thoughts on 2005's The Boogeyman and Alice takes us on a haunted trip up Bluebell Hill in Kent.

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Episode 3 - The Buttons and the Bodily Fluids

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:35:45 GMT

We sing our thoughts on the 2009 film Drag Me To Hell and Alice continues to drag up her own tales from her experiences.

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Episode 2 - Zombie Cat Flick

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:00:00 GMT

We dig into Pet Sematary - not the 1989 one, the 2019 one... and Vince follows up the creepy tales from the dusty recesses of his memory.

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Episode 1 - Freak Pointing

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:00:00 GMT

In this very first episode we review the cult Netflix series "Dark Tourist" and Alice kicks off our creepy tales with some of her own spine-tingling experiences.

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Trailer

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:44:00 GMT

A Para-musical Podcast? It's a scream.

email us at: ghostgiguk@gmail.com if you have a story or would like us to write a song about your favourite horror film!

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