Figuring Out with Raj Shamani

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July 02, 2024 Reality Of Protein, Supplements, Liver Detox, Bullet Coffee & Myths - Miduty | FO 222 Raj Shamani
Studies On Protein Powder Which Pranav Mentioned:
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https://theprint.in/health/70-of-36-popular-protein-supplements-sold-in-india-mislabeled-14-contain-toxins-says-new-study/2035264/
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https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2024/04/29/Protein-products-tested-in-India-don-t-meet-label-claims
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:04) - How Miduty started
(07:20) - How Pranav joined Miduty
(08:42) - Miduty’s growth & revenue
(10:09) - Biggest challenge in their business
(13:08) - Why YOU should work with Miduty
(17:26) - Palak’s motivation behind Miduty
(19:35) - Book recommendations
(21:20) - Why Palak didn’t get the Covid vaccine
(24:29) - The line between doctor consultation and self-healing
(27:57) - What a functional doctor does
(33:04) - Why supplements cause health issues for some
(37:35) - Exercise is a double edged sword
(40:03) - 5 harmful ingredients in supplements
(41:15) - Science behind coffee with MCT
(44:07) - What actually is Shilajit
(47:17) - 3 products that are scams
(51:14) - Skin whitening is a side effect of glutathione
(56:43) - Their top 5 best selling supplements
(57:22) - Importance of Liver Detox
(1:02:17) - Importance of Magnesium
(1:06:47) - Supplements to take before sleeping
(1:15:07) - Myths & facts about supplements
(1:21:41) - Thank you!

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have co-founders of Miduty Palak Midha and Pranav Midha in conversation with Raj Shamani. Miduty is one of India's most trusted nutraceutical brands for disease remission. They have treated more than 3 lakh people with an 85% returning consumer rate.
In this episode, we talked about how Palak bio-hacked her age from 38 to 27. How what started something to cure her parent’s autoimmune diseases ended up her researching and starting a company. We then talked about the difference between a normal doctor and a functional doctor and what are some harmful ingredients in supplements and we discussed which of the top 5 supplements give them the most revenue.
Towards the end, we talked about why to take liver detox supplements and how an unhealthy liver affects our mood, and how to know if you need a liver detox. We then discussed how magnesium helps in better sleep and how iron deficiency affects hair fall. They shared how they grew their brand from 5 lac to 68 crores. We ended with discussing popular myths around supplements.
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1 hr 24 min
June 30, 2024 Human Trafficking, Child Crime, CBI Raid, S*xual Exploitation - IPS PM Nair | FO 221 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:06) - Civilians are scared of Indian Police
(09:14) - His first encounter with human traff*cking
(11:28) - CBI’s main function
(15:38) - Rajiv Gandhi’s assasination
(23:04) - Ranking India’s Intelligence Bureau
(24:04) - How CBI plans raids
(26:04) - His time as ASP in Jamtara
(34:16) - Caste & Religious bias in Police
(39:25) - IPS vs. IAS
(40:40) - Human traff*cking
(58:31) - Legality of pr*stitution in India
(1:01:36) - How the s*xual exploitation racket functions
(1:05:57) - Most vulnerable states for human traff*cking
(1:07:25) - Why police aren't able to catch traff*ckers
(1:09:45) - Why victims don’t report these cases
(1:11:51) - Countries with legal pr*stitution have fewer rapes
(1:13:24) - Open pr*stitution in Mumbai
(1:15:32) - Legality of road accidents
(1:20:15) - How International cooperation works
(1:22:26) - Perks & salary of a CBI Officer
(1:24:14) - Complaints against IPS officers
(1:26:18) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. PM Nair in conversation with Raj Shamani.
He is a retired IPS officer and has been director of CBI. He has been part of many famous Indian cases and greatly contributed. He is an international expert on human traff*cking matters and a professional law enforcement expert. He is also Kamayogi in public service.
In this episode, we talked about why Indians are scared of the police, how that problem can be solved, and how he solved a s*xual exploitation case and saved 27 kids. He explained the entire human traff*cking racket, how they work, the dark reality of human traff*cking in India, various traumatizing stories, and much more. We then talked about his role in the CBI, how the CBI works, and how they do raids. He also shared the story of Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case.
Towards the end, we talked about why numbers are rising in India of watching child p*rnography, cyber crimes that lead to human traff*cking, how organ traff*cking is happening in India, how under the business promotion esc*rt services are being run, whether pr*stitution is legal in India and why police are still not able to catch these people. We ended with talking about the salary of a CBI officer and the perks of it. For more such episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.
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1 hr 28 min
June 27, 2024 Ali Fazal On Relationship, Alpha Males, Acting, Parents & Struggles | FO 220 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:33) - His childhood
(06:24) - His education
(09:51) - Are women attracted to alpha men?
(14:23) - His relationship with his father
(15:57) - Letting go of grudges
(18:02) - His first job
(20:20) - Odd jobs he’s done
(23:57) - How he got into acting?
(25:38) - How he got the role of Joy Lobo?
(27:16) - Actors waiting for big roles
(29:23) - Content creators & acting
(31:13) - Brand vs acting
(36:03) - His production house
(37:53) - Sundance nomination
(38:55) - Producer vs financier
(42:14) - Pros & cons of working with your partner
(44:37) - His take on chivalry
(47:58) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have actor Ali Fazal in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has worked in movies like '3 Idiots,' and 'Fukrey' and web series like 'Mirzapur’. But this conversation is not just about his acting journey but about his childhood, his equation with his parents, and much more.
In this episode, we talked about his childhood, his experience studying at Doon School, how boys at that school have exceptional love letter writing skills, his memories from Xaviers, his first job, and the story of how he got the movie ‘3 Idiots’. We then talked about his relationship with his dad and how it has changed over the years. He also shared his childhood memories with his mom.
Towards the end, we talked about whether content creators can become good actors, and what is important to become a big star; a big brand or good acting. We then talked about his experience doing business with his wife Richa Chadha and what is the difference between a producer and a financier and how do they make money. We ended our conversation by talking about the challenges or advantages of working with a partner. To not miss our podcast with your favourite star, subscribe to our channel.

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49 min
June 25, 2024 Study In India Vs Abroad, Cost, Opportunities, Salary & Scams - Univeristy Living | FO219 Raj Shamani
Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction
(02:25) - Why everyone wants to study abroad
(06:15) - Living on your own is very important
(08:47) - Harvard vs IIM
(11:34) - Characteristics of “exposure”
(15:03) - Mediocre university in India vs. abroad
(18:47) - Students studying in New York do well
(19:50) - Students abroad demand higher dowries
(20:58) - Studying abroad makes students more disciplined
(22:57) - Getting into a top university with low marks
(24:24) - Easily accessible good universities
(26:34) - Top university admission difficulty
(27:35) - How sponsored seats work
(31:44) - US is the no. 1 place to study
(33:47) - The UK is less appealing to Indian students
(37:50) - Top 3 universities in UK
(38:04) - Study abroad buddy AI service
(39:00) - Problems Indian students face abroad
(41:06) - Biggest scams Indian students fall into abroad
(44:01) - Most expensive city for student housing
(49:30) - Saving on accommodation abroad
(54:02) - Housing crisis in Canada
(56:15) - State with highest abroad study applications
(59:56) - Most price sensitive country
(1:00:27) - People moving to online skill development
(1:03:44) - Student's monthly expenses abroad
(1:06:07) - How student loans work
(1:09:30) - Top 3 countries with the easiest work visa
(1:10:42) - Free universities
(1:14:11) - Laws for the safety of students
(1:16:46) - Model of University Living
(1:17:53) - What makes University Living stand out
(1:19:37) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have the co-founders of University Living, Saurabh Arora and Mayank Maheshwari, in conversation with Raj Shamani. University Living, a pioneering global student housing management platform, addresses the critical housing gap for 35 million students. They let students search, compare, and book from over 2 million beds in 515+ student-popular cities across the UK, Ireland, Australia, Europe, USA, and Canada, totaling over 65k properties on their website. Over the past 8 years, they have accommodated students for more than 15 million nights. The platform, interacting with over 8 million students of 120 nationalities to date, offers a diverse range of off-campus housing solutions including PBSAs, apartments, and homestays. In addition to accommodation, University Living provides end-to-end services such as health insurance, flight tickets, guarantor services, international money transfers, student bank accounts, visa services, room essentials, and airport pickup.
In this episode, we talked about common reasons students go abroad to study, the exposure people get when they study abroad, and the differences between Indian and foreign universities. We then discussed why many students prefer going to the US, whether careers really grow in the US, and the top universities there. We also talked about the scams that happen there and how students can protect themselves from those scams.
Towards the end, we discussed the costliest cities in the world, when to book accommodation while moving to study abroad, and the backstory of Canada's housing crisis. We covered the top 5 countries and the university and living expenses that a student has to bear. They also talked about free universities abroad and how University Living works and earns profits. For more such insightful episodes, subscribe to our channel.
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1 hr 21 min
June 22, 2024 Physiotherapy, Cricketers Training, Earthing, Brain Mapping & SRK - Dr Ali Irani | FO 218 Raj Shamani
Disclaimer: This episode is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not seek to defame or harm any person/brand/product mentioned in the episode. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices.
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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction
(03:03) - Artificial plants
(04:55) - Living 100 years
(06:53) - Importance of earthing
(10:41) - What phone chargers do to our body
(12:53) - Why high human voltage is unhealthy
(14:01) - Eating & Sleeping habits now vs then
(17:10) - Benefits of walking bare feet
(20:01) - Importance of good lung capacity
(24:33) - Morning walkers vs evening walkers
(27:44) - How to stay healthy in a chaotic life
(31:40) - How to use earthing pads?
(34:04) - How Indian Cricketers are trained
(38:26) - The most powerful cricketer he's seen
(39:35) - Most common injuries in athletes
(40:44) - Ignored aspects of workouts that lead to injuries
(42:02) - Should everyone do physiotherapy
(42:58) - How to improve spinal alignment
(44:51) - Nose breathing vs mouth breathing
(46:21) - Importance of eating chana
(52:15) - Uses of CBD oil
(57:30) - Physiotherapy exercises
(1:00:46) - Swimming is the best exercise
(1:01:11) - How pain relief sprays actually work
(1:05:15) - How kinesiology tape works
(1:07:18) - How sex & masturbation affect stamina
(1:08:44) - Benefits of massages
(1:10:11) - Normal water vs alkaline water
(1:13:17) - Correct sleeping posture
(1:14:28) - Exercises for lower back & neck pain
(1:15:38) - Stretches for hamstring
(1:17:43) - How mobile phones affect the brain
(1:18:54) - Average salary of an Indian Cricket team sports physiotherapist
(1:20:17) - Brain mapping
(1:25:03) - Why cases of dementia is increasing
(1:27:10) - Concluding thoughts
(1:28:21) - Thank you!
In today’s episode, we have Dr. Ali Irani in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the first physiotherapist of our Indian cricket team. He is HOD & Principal of Physiotherapy at Nanavati Max and NMIMS. He is also the chairperson of International Affairs and IAP. Additionally, he is a Guinness Book Record Holder.
In this episode, we talked about why we should never keep artificial plants in our homes, why human life expectancy has decreased, the real reason behind jet lag, and how we can deal with it. We then talked about how chargers near us harm our bodies, the benefits of walking barefoot, and how our lives change after waking up early before sunrise, walking barefoot on the ground, and sleeping before 11. We also discussed how training cricketers happen, the common injuries they go through, and how we can treat day-to-day injuries better.
Towards the end, we talked about which type of breathing is better, which type of exercise is the best for our body, whether sex or masturbation affects an athlete's performance, and why he says that tap water is the best form of water for our body. We then talked about neck exercises, the best sleeping position, and exercises for office people. We ended our conversation by talking about how much he used to earn as a sports physiotherapist, and what brain mapping is.
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1 hr 31 min
June 20, 2024 Downfall Of Bihar, Politics, Crime, Mafia, 900Cr Scam & Lalu Yadav - Mrityunjay Sharma | FO 217 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:27) - People ashamed of being from Bihar
(04:39) - Why Bihar is still the poorest state
(12:06) - Why the book is called “Broken Promises”
(20:30) - Bihar was as bad as Kashmir
(26:04) - Why Bihar was called the “Jungle Raj”
(30:05) - Shilpi & Gautam murder case of Patna
(34:52) - On Bihar being run by individual “bahubalis”
(38:05) - The terror of Mohammad Shahabuddin
(44:37) - Why law & order never improved in Bihar
(48:00) - The 900 crore scam in Bihar
(56:44) - How the “bahubalis” were replaced after Lalu’s downfall
(59:09) - Unique crime industries of Bihar
(1:09:48) - On the alcohol “ban” in Bihar
(1:11:41) - People stealing roads and lakes in Bihar
(1:14:38) - Why Bihar’s image is worse than its reality
(1:16:26) - Biharis being discriminated against in India
(1:19:58) - On bureaucrats working in Bihar honestly, today
(1:21:52) - The purpose of writing his book
(1:24:54) - Thank you!
In today’s episode, we have Mrityunjay Sharma in conversation with Raj Shamani.
He is a Politician, an Entrepreneur, and an Author. He is also the Election Management Chief of BJP in Jharkhand. He has written a popular book- Broken Promises.
In this episode, we talked about why many people from Bihar shy away from saying that they are from Bihar, and why while the rest of India was growing, Bihar remained poor. We then talked about what his book ‘Broken Promises’ meant and why Bihar was living a nightmare for 15 years. We also discussed how Lalu led Bihar to its downfall and all the scams he did, including the 900 crores ‘Chara Ghotala’. He shared the Rohini Acharya story and how she became a doctor and the ‘Gautam and Shilpi murder story’.
We talked about the Bahubalis in Bihar, and what led to the downfall of Lalu Prasad Yadav. We then discussed the kidnapping and paper-leaking industries in Bihar, how roads, pools, trains, and bridges are robbed in Bihar, the story of Ranjit Don, and much more. For such interesting episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.
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1 hr 27 min
June 18, 2024 How To Build Company With 0 Revenue & India's Largest Job Platform - Apna Founder | FO 216 Raj Shamani
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(02:41) - Nirmit’s childhood
(04:33) - Starting his first company
(08:21) - Company to impress a girl
(12:00) - How he went to America
(12:42) - How he ended up at Stanford
(17:44) - How he worked for Apple
(19:40) - Job interview at Apple
(21:39) - The importance of quality in a product
(22:31) - Tim Cook, excellency at scale
(26:02) - His learnings from Intel
(32:58) - Japan’s brain branding
(35:06) - His learnings from Apple
(38:08) - How Apna started
(43:05) - Difference between blue collar jobs & white collar jobs
(50:00) - India’s unique problem
(55:26) - How does a company become a unicorn
(1:05:14) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Nirmit Parikh in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Founder and CEO of Apna which is one of India’s largest jobs and professional networking platforms.
In this episode, we talked about how when he was 19, he started his first company. He then shared the backstory of starting that company Cruxbox to impress his girlfriend, and then how he ended up doing a master's, interning at Intel, and then working at Apple. He then shared his experience working at Apple and what makes Apple so excellent at what it does. He also shared one learning he learned while working at Intel and Apple. We discussed an interesting story of how Apna got big and what worked for it.
Towards the end, we talked about what are blue-collar and white-collar jobs and how we can define them. He shared interesting statistics about Apna’s business. We discussed the problems that India is currently facing and how we can solve them. We ended our conversation by talking about how without even generating much revenue, Apna became a unicorn company and how does a company become a unicorn. If you want to listen to more such interesting episodes then subscribe to our channel.
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1 hr 8 min
June 15, 2024 Diljit Dosanjh On Music, Love Life, Childhood, Bollywood, Money, SRK & India | FO 215 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Introduction
(02:45) - Taking his regional music global
(06:38) - Punjabis in Bollywood
(10:01) - His story of running away from home
(12:28) - The story of G.O.A.T.
(16:20) - Money isn’t everything
(19:52) - Old Diljit vs New Diljit
(23:12) - Any fears?
(24:50) - How has he been relevant for 22 years?
(25:54) - What is he hungry for right now?
(27:11) - The need for aggressive themes in up and coming music?
(29:13) - How he makes music
(30:38) - Why he works with new people
(33:14) - How his brand became bigger than himself
(37:19) - Old School love vs Modern love
(40:39) - His diet
(42:06) - Dreams that came true
(45:49) - His family
(47:49) - Does every artist need to go through tragedy?
(48:36) - On feeling like he didn’t deserve to perform at Coachella
(51:42) - India is the best place to live in
(53:10) - Jatt & Juliet
(54:47) - The most expensive show he’s done
(56:36) - Most expensive music video
(59:23) - Turning point of his life
(1:00:27) - Thank you!

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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have India’s music sensation, Diljit Dosanjh in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is one of the most loved Indian singers in India and globally. This is one of the most special podcasts we had on our channel.
In this episode, we talked about why he mentions Punjab and not India when he performs, how he represented India at Coachella, and the story behind Shah Rukh Khan telling Imtiaz Ali that Diljit Dosanjh is the best actor in India. We further talked about why SRK became a big brand and is loved by everyone, his experience meeting him, the story of him running away from home when he was 7 years old, and why he chose Karan Aujla to write the song G.O.A.T. He also shared stories from his childhood and how his perspective and life changed in 2020.
We further talked about why many artists don’t become successful after 5-7 years in their career and what is he doing right to stay relevant for so many years. We discussed why he works with new artists most of the time and how his music production changed after G.O.A.T. Towards the end, we talked about his love life, his first love, and his diet. He shared his experience performing at Ambani’s wedding and his current music tour. For more such interesting episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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1 hr 3 min
June 13, 2024 Saloni Khanna On Reality Of UPSC Coaching, Exam, IAS & Government Job In India | FO 214 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Introduction
(03:00) - Why are Indians obsessed with Government jobs?
(08:52) - Why India is rated the worst in bureaucracy
(15:10) - Why are so many civil servants corrupt?
(24:50) - Can an officer reach the top without being corrupt?
(27:37) - Why are UPSC exams so inaccessible for non-english speakers?
(29:33) - How coaching centres trap students
(32:11) - The glamorised perception of Civil Services
(38:29) - Biggest learning of an IAS officer
(40:50) - Tips to win debates
(43:40) - Why is Vikas Divyakirti so loveable?
(46:54) - How should one introduce themselves in a formal interview?
(52:06) - How should one introduce themselves in an informal setting?
(56:11) - Myth or Fact: Civil Service
(58:48) - Pros and cons of a relationship while preparing for UPSC exams
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In today’s episode, we have Saloni Khanna in conversation with Raj Shamani.
She is an Educationist, Economist, UPSC Interviewer, and also the Founder of ‘Skill Up Foundation’.
In this episode, we talked about why UPSC exam candidates are the major chunk of unemployed people, what is the common factor among people who do well in life, how much to IAS officers earn, and why some amount of corruption is important for the growth of the country. We also talked about why Non-English speaking people are in the minority in civil services and the coaching mafia in UPSC exam preparation.
Towards the end, she shared 3 practical tips to win any debate, she shared her memories with Vikas Divyakirti sir, why people love him so much, and more. Further, she shared tips to introduce the right way in a UPSC interview and on a date. We also discussed the popular myths around UPSC and IAS officers and ended our conversation by discussing whether one should date while preparing for the UPSC exam or a big career goal. For more insightful podcasts, subscribe to our channel!
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1 hr 6 min
June 11, 2024 Kartik Aaryan On His Dating Life, Money, Cars, Bollywood & Chandu Champion | FO 213 Raj Shamani
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(03:01) - Kartik’s relationship with his Mom
(05:28) - His dating life before fame vs after fame
(12:14) - Kartik’s ideal partner
(17:10) - Friendships
(22:41) - Worst relationship he’s been in
(24:21) - Love from Gwalior
(28:15) - Why he’s loved so much around the country?
(31:31) - Do people change after stardom?
(35:37) - His life before and after stardom
(40:14) - How he got Pyaar Ka Punchnama?
(43:47) - Hard-work & self-belief will get you anywhere
(48:37) - Kartik’s controversy
(50:48) - Best advice for actors
(52:51) - His growth
(55:19) - Does Kartik enjoy money?
(1:01:02) - How Chandu Champion happened?
(1:03:17) - How he prepared for his role in Chandu Champion?
(1:09:38) - What is Champion Mentality?
(1:21:56) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Kartik Aaryan in conversation with Raj Shamani.
He is loved for his movies like ‘Pyaar Ka Panchnama’, ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ and ‘Luka Chuppi’. His new movie ‘Chandu Champion’ is coming soon for which he has done a major mental and physical transformation.
In this episode, we talked about his relationship with his mom, and how success changed his relationship with his family. He shared his good and not-so-good experiences in relationships. We talked about how we can find an ideal partner and the 4 stages of a relationship. He shared a basic checklist of values that he looks for in a partner and his thoughts on love. He also shared how his friendships with his friends and how his life changed after ‘Sonu ki Teetu ki Sweety’. We talked about his early days in Mumbai and how he got into acting, his controversy of being called unprofessional and what he wants to do next in life.
Towards the end, we talked about why he chose Chandu Champion and the backstory behind its preparation and how that movie changed his life. We also talked about the champion’s mentality and how it helps him deal with different situations in life. We ended our conversation by talking about the lowest point in his life and how he dealt with it. For more such podcasts, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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1 hr 24 min