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TALES FROM THE CLOUD SEA | An Improvised Comedy Adventure for Kids (and Former Kids)
When Amelia and Arthur discover a secret in the attic, they're transported to a parallel world of sky islands, pirate airships, steam-powered robots, and lots of laughs. TALES FROM THE CLOUD SEA is made up on the spot — no script, no plan, no rules! The best part is, kids from Earth (you!) decide where The Skytanic sails next. Join Amelia, Arthur, Captain Squidhand, first-mate Dobbins, their adorable robot Cranklin, and the strange sky island denizens on a quest for massive booty (treasure!) and the secrets of The Cloud Sea. Leave a voicemail for Cranklin: (256)-834-5394 or CLOUD-4-KEY-4
- Improv chart
- #118
- Episodes
- 42
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 49 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
42 episodes, newest first
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51 min
33 Disaster on Dinosaur Island 🦕
Episode 33
Show notes
A plan to reclaim Squidhand’s stolen booty is hatched, but first, a stop on Dinosaur Island – a once-peaceful land of gentle gentle giants … that is until an evil wizard took control of their tiny brains!
Thankfully some fellow mammals come to the aid of Amelia and Arthur.
This episode is brought to you by Sage from Colorado. Thanks, Sage!
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Dad, a bunch of cats, Captain Squidhand, Raptor, guy with the clipboard, Zantillus the Evil Wizard, and Brachiasaurus were played by Travis Sharp.
Janice, Dobbins, Puck the Gerbil, another dinosaur, sample lady, the parfumer, the other guy with a clipboard, Gossipy Guard, the other parfumer, Mr, Sbarro, and the baby Ankylosaurus were played by Amanda Lee Williams.
Cats, Ginger the Gerbil, The Ankylosaurus and Joe were played by Eve Krueger.
This episode was edited by Emma Li.
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played cats and Cranklin the Robot.
Episode art Raptor by junior3dsymas: https://www.deviantart.com/junior3dsymas/art/Jurassic-World-Rebirth-Velociraptor-2D-Render-PNG-1170644705
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53 min
32 Bedlam on Body Switch Island 🔁
Episode 32
Show notes
Things are dire on the Skytanic after the Great Booty Heist. But when the kids bring an unexpected clue from Earth back to the Cloud Sea, it could break the case wide open – and change Amelia and Arthur’s lives forever.
Also, Blue People!
Amelia and Arthur were played by Megan Leahy
Arthur and Amelia were played by Karen Cassady
Dad, Chorebot, Captain Squidhand, a Blue Person, and Arthur were played by Travis Sharp.
The Garnet Gerkhin, Dobbins, The Queen of Body Switch Island, and a Blue Person were played by Amanda Lee Williams.
Joe, Pete, a Blue Person, and Mrs. Peyer were played by Eve Krueger.
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
This episode was edited by Emma Li: https://www.emmali.space/
This episode was brought to you by Penny from Maryland! Thanks Penny!
If you’ve got an idea for where the Skytanic should sail next, leave a message for Cranklin right on our website! TalesFromTheCloudSea.com.
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27 min
Detective Dobbins and the Mystery of the Missing Booty 🔎 Bonus
Show notes
Even a crisis on the Skytanic can't keep Dobbins, Cranklin, and the Garnet Gherkin from broadcasting the Cloud Sea's #1 call-in advice show.
From counting to table manners, there's no personal problem Detective Dobbins can't help.
Dobbins and the Garnet Gherkin was played by Amanda Lee Williams
Cranklin was played by Matt Silverman.
Leon from Motorcycle Island was played by Megan Leahy.
Sha Na Na the Robot and Skip from Super Duper Looper Island were played by Travis Sharp.
Priscilla from Table Manners Island was played by Megan Leahy!
Priscilla's Robot and Cyclopper from Unicycle Island were played by Travis Sharp.
This episode was produced, edited, and sound designed by Matt Silverman.
If you need advice from Dobbins, call Cranklin and leave a message:
256-834-5394
CLOUD 4 KEY 4
You can also call Cranklin right on our website: TalesFromTheCloudSea.com
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52 min
31 Rivalry on Rainbow Chicken Island 🐔🥚
Episode 31
Show notes
The Skytanic's annual talent show is interrupted by an urgent mission to quell a *fowl* conflict, and there's only one man for the job.
Joe the Chef lends his eggspertise to the kids, but what they discover back on the ship will change The Skytanic's course forever...
This week's episode is brought to you by Matariki from New Zealand. Thanks, Matariki!
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Dad, Captain Squidhand, Sgt. Gababla, and Bertha were played by Travis Sharp.
Scruffles/Souffle/Stiffler/Scrambles, Dobbins, Makika Pootie-Poo/Milly Baddison, Gertha, the Golden Chick, the Garnet Gerkhin, and Janice were played by Amanda Lee Williams.
Joe and the Purple Queen were played by Eve Krueger.
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
This episode was edited by Emma Li: https://www.emmali.space/
Our theme music is by Matt Hobbs.
Our logo and character illustrations are by Bob Al-Greene.
Send your Joe the Chef portraits to: TalesFromTheCloudSea@gmail.com
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56 min
30 Catacombs & Cryptids, Volume Six 🎲 Legend of the Walker-Stomper
Episode 30
Show notes
There's a sound coming from a mound, and only 3 heroes brave enough to investigate. Everyone's 2nd-favorite homebrew roleplaying game Catacombs & Cryptids returns to the kitchen table. But this time, a strange message from the aether could change the campaign ... forever! (ever, ever, ever...)
Amelia Phantasm the Unicorn Medic was played by Amelia, who was played by Megan Leahy.
Lizard Sword the Lizard Peep Messenger was played by Arthur, who was played by Karen Cassady.
The CryptMaster was played by Dad, who was played by Travis Sharp.
Gweneveth the Giantkin Amazonian Warrior was played by Janice, who was played by Amanda Lee Williams.
This episode’s artwork was illustrated by Travis Sharp.
Production, editing and sound design are by Matt Silverman.
Narration by Amelia Silverman, aka the REAL Amelia!
This episode was brought to you by Levi in Ohio. Thanks, Levi!
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53 min
29 Clashin' on the Fashion Islands 🧵
Episode 29
Show notes
A quest for chic booty puts Amelia and Arthur's design skills to the test — and uncovers the truth about the Cloud Sea's fashion industry.
This episode is brought to you by Julie from New Jersey. Thanks, Julie!
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Dad, Captain Squidhand, Persephokey, Bluka, and The Announcer were played by Travis Sharp.
Dobbins, Calcius, Blip-Blip, and Janice were played by Amanda Lee Williams.
Persephokey’s secret worker, Blipherous, and Slooky were played by Eve Krueger.
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
Our theme music is by Matt Hobbs
Our logo and character design are by Bob Al-Greene.
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49 min
28 Bad Luck on Black Cat Island 👑 Joshua Quinn Returns
Episode 28
Show notes
Janice’s nephew Joshie-Poo returns to The Cloud Sea. With Arthur out sick, it’s up to Amelia and Josh to secure a prized notebook from The Queen of All Black Cats.
Though she won’t give it up easily, perhaps the fairies who live underground can lend a hand…err, wing.
This episode was brought to you by Isla from You Nork. Thanks, Isla!
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Dad, Captain Squidhand, Penny, Brother Arthur were played by Travis Sharp
Janice, Dobbins, The Garnet Gerkhin, a bird, Fairy Gramma-Ma, the Hobby Gobblin were played by Amanda Lee Williams
Joe, Mina, and JoAnn the Queen of the Black Cats were played by Eve Krueger
Josh was played by our special quest, Joshua Quinn. Visit JoshuaQuinnVO.com if you want to see more of his stuff.
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
Our theme music is composed by Matt Hobbs
Our logo and character design is illustrated by Bob Al-Greene.
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps the show!
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28 min
Sonic Dash: How 'Tales From the Cloud Sea' Improvised Their Way to the Grand Prize Bonus
Show notes
Take a peek behind the scenes of how TALES is made in this interview from Silver Sound NYC. Twice a year, they hold a contest where podcasters have 48 hours to make 2 minutes of audio.
Turns out, we won! The Skytanic crew discuss how the contest entry differed from a regular episode, and why improv gave us a special advantage.
- Original Show Notes | July 10, 2026 -
Twice a year, contestants from around the world compete in the Biannual Sonic Dash, where they have only 48-hours to build a two-minute piece completely from scratch: meaning no pre-existing music, no archival audio, and no generative AI is allowed.
So how do they do it? This season on the Sonic Dash Podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes of our finalists' processes. You'll hear the genius audio tricks and creative solutions our finalists used to create audio magic.
In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash and Emmy Award-winning sound mixer) sits down with the members of Tales From the Cloud Sea, the Grand Prize winners of the latest Dash. Their winning piece, "Go For Broke, or Gopher Broke?" took home the $1,000 cash prize and a haul of industry gear.
Tune in to hear how they created a winning piece without a script, how they used creative constraints to their advantage, and more.
Listen to more from Tales From the Cloud Sea here: https://www.talesfromthecloudsea.com/
Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/
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48 min
27 Finding Fathers and the Junkyard Queen 👑 featuring Catie Osborn
Episode 27
Show notes
The kids celebrate Dad’s birthday by tucking him back into bed and heading to the Cloud Sea in search of the perfect gift. Instead, they discover an island in desperate need of parental guidance.
This episode was brought to you by Joey, who is 12! Thanks, Joey!
This episode’s artwork was drawn by Asher B. (age 8) from Florida. Thanks, Asher!
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Dad, Chorebot, Captain Squidhand, and Toegurt were played by Travis Sharp.
Janice, Dobbins, Stamp, and Cat were played by Amanda Lee Williams.
Kapookie and the guard dog were played by Eve Krueger.
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
Queen Priscilla was played by our special guest Catie Osborn!
Keep an eye out for Catie’s book The ADHD Field Guide for Adults. You can also catch her live show, Wildly Unprepared, on tour in the U.S. It’s a magic show with no magic in it!
Grownups can follow Catie’s work online: https://catieosaurus.com/
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catieosaurus
Catie’s new book, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults: https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Field-Guide-Adults/dp/1668053160/
Catie’s National Tour: https://catieosaurus.com/tour-dates
We need your artwork for the next adventure where we’ll meet The Queen of All Black Cats. Draw or paint this magnificent queen and have your parent or guardian send it to TalesFromTheCloudSea@gmail.com.
And if you’ve got an idea for where the Skytanic should sail next, leave a message for Cranklin right on our website! TalesFromTheCloudSea.com.
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36 min
Dear Dobbins: Bad News From Banana Island 🍌 Bonus
Show notes
The Cloud Sea's #1 call-in advice show is back to address some listener questions about the history of the Skytanic.
This week's episode is brought to you by Ben from New Jersey. Thanks, Ben!
Where should The Skytanic sail next? ⚓📞 Get your parent or guardian's permission and call: (256)-834-5394 (which is CLOUD-4 KEY-4).
🌍: TalesFromTheCloudSea.com
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49 min
26 Catastrophe on Kitten Island 🐱 Featuring Connor Ratliff
Episode 26
Show notes
The only thing cuter than a tiny kitten is … hundreds of angry kittens?…With swords? An urgent mission puts Amelia and Arthur at the heart of an ancient conflict between fluffy warriors and the captains who used to love them.
This episode was brought to you by Finn from America. Thanks, Finn!
This episode’s artwork is illustrated by Maddie from New York. Thanks, Maddie!
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Dad, Captain Squidhand, Gerald, and Captain Captain Captain Captain CAPTAIN were played by Travis Sharp.
Janice, Dobbins, Priscilla, and Captain Rhonda were played by Amanda Lee Williams.
Joe and a Captain were played by Eve Krueger.
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
Captain Kitten, Captain Jarl, and the 911 dispatcher were played by our special guest, Connor Ratliff.
Connor is the co-writer of Disney’s Stitch and the DuckTales Valentine’s Day special comic books from Dynamite Entertainment.
Find them at your local comic book shop, or at the links below:
https://www.dynamite.com/disney/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513035647501011
https://www.dynamite.com/disney/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513036285801011
And Grownups: You can follow Connor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connorratliff/
If you want to illustrate our next adventure, draw a 5-year-old Queen of the Junkyard! Get your parent or guardian’s permission and send it to TalesFromTheCloudSea@gmail.com. We’ll pick the best fit for our upcoming episode art.
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55 min
25 Catacombs & Cryptids, Volume Five | The Pernicious Isthmus
Episode 25
Show notes
The Archipelago of Terror waits for no hero. With Janice away at a tuna convention, the party levels up and recruits a new adventurer. In their quest for the next piece of the weather machine, the team encounters their most challenging foe yet: ridiculous prices at a museum gift shop.
Amelia Phantasm the Unicorn Medic was played by Amelia, who was played by Megan Leahy.
Lizard Sword the Lizard Peep Messenger was played by Arthur, who was played by Karen Cassady.
The CryptMaster was played by Dad, who was played by Travis Sharp.
Gweneveth the Giantkin Amazonian Warrior was played by The Mail Lady, who was played by Eve Krueger.
This episode’s artwork is illustrated by Travis Sharp.
Narration by Amelia Silverman
Production, editing and sound design are by Matt Silverman
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47 min
24 Suspense on Starlight Island 🌟 Featuring Jamila Porter
Episode 24
Show notes
With illumination in short supply on Starlight Island, the kids enlist Cranklin and some talking squirrels to help heal a centuries-old divide.
Thanks to our special guest Jamila Porter for joining this week's adventures.
This episode was brought to you by Stella from England. Thanks, Stella!
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Chorebot, Captain Squidhand, and Stella were played by Travis Sharp
Dobbins, Sammy the Squirrel, Stella, and Sunny were played by Amanda Lee Williams
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
Apricot the Squirrel, Stella, and Stella were played by our special guest Jamila Porter!
Are you drawing amazing pictures of our adventures on the Cloud Sea? Ask your parent or guardian to send them to TalesFromTheCloudSea@gmail.com. We’d love to feature them on our website and social media!
And if you know where the Skytanic should sail next, call Cranklin:
256-834-5394
CLOUD 4 KEY 4
You can also call Cranklin right on our website: TalesFromTheCloudSea.com
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29 min
Dear Dobbins: A Vampire's Curse 🦇 Bonus
Show notes
Dobbins, Joe, and Cranklin are back with The Cloud Sea's #1 call-in advice show. This week, a down-on-her luck vampire, definitely-not-the-mayor-from-Origami-Island, and Joe's mysterious musical past.
Where should The Skytanic sail next? ⚓📞 Get your parent or guardian's permission and call: (256)-834-5394 (which is CLOUD-4 KEY-4).
🌍: TalesFromTheCloudSea.com
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52 min
23 Mayhem on Muffin Island 🧁
Episode 23
Show notes
It's hard to know who to trust on an island made entirely of muffin. But one thing's for sure: It's the person with the deepest voice.
With Dobbins away on a side project, it's up to Joe the Chef (and his brother, Moe) to prepare the kids for a delicious new adventure.
This episode is brought to you by Maddie from Oregon. Thanks, Maddie!
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Dad, Captain Squidhand, Muffin Max, and The Gobbling Gobblin were played by Travis Sharp
Janice, Moe, Miranda, the muffin monkey, and Dobbins were played by Amanda Lee Williams
Joe, Alise, and the Muffin Maze were played by Eve Krueger
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
Our theme music is composed by Matt Hobbs
Our logo and character design is illustrated by Bob Al-Greene.
Send your fan drawings to TalesFromTheCloudSea@gmail.com
Leave a message for Cranklin: 256-834-5394 (CLOUD 4 KEY 4)
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51 min
22 Lost on Lava Island and the Quest for The Golden Fireball 🔥
Episode 22
Show notes
Things get spicy when Captain Squidhand sends the kids into the flaming maw of Lava Island. When the Lava Heads refuse to help, perhaps the much smarter (and ruder!) fire goblins will — for a price.
This week's episode is brought to you by Arthur from Georgia. Thanks, Arthur!
Where should The Skytanic sail next? ⚓📞 Get your parent or guardian's permission and call: (256)-834-5394 (CLOUD-4 KEY-4).
Or leave a message on our website: https://www.talesfromthecloudsea.com/
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Dad, Captain “Hot Dog Head” Squidhand, Magmar the Official Greeter, and Sparky were played by Travis Sharp
Dobbins, Basalt the Trainee, and Bletherous were played by Amanda Lee Williams
Joe, the Fire Fairy and Quickspark were played by me, Eve Krueger
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
This episode's show artwork was created by Shane Hunt. Check out Shane's amazing graphic portraits, creatures and other illustrations at https://www.instagram.com/shanehuntcreative/
Our theme music is composed by Matt Hobbs.
Our logo and character design is illustrated by Bob Al-Greene.
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49 min
21 A Pack of the Clones 🧬 Featuring Mark Meer
Episode 21
Show notes
A captive aboard The Skytanic becomes an unlikely ally to Amelia and Arthur on their way to Clone Island, a VERY unregulated facility where it's clone babies all the way down.
This episode was brought to you by Ellie from Illinois. Thanks, Ellie!
Amelia was played by Megan Leahy
Arthur was played by Karen Cassady
Captain Squidhand, Daniel 1, Daniel 2, Daniel 3, Daniel 5, Daniel 6, Daniel 7, Daniel 2.2, and President Waldo were played by Travis Sharp
Janice, Dobbins, the Baby Daniels, Waldo’s Mummy, the vole, and Fluffles were played by Amanda Lee Williams
Tobitha and Joe were played by Eve Krueger.
Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot.
Giblet the Goblin was played by our special quest, Mark Meer, who you may know as Commander Shepherd from the Mass Effect trilogy, Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate, and many more of your favorite video games!
Mark is one of the Dungeon Masters for D&D In a Castle — learn more at DNDInACastle.com.
Episode artwork by Travis Sharp.
Our theme music is composed by Matt Hobbs.
Our logo and character design is illustrated by Bob Al-Greene.
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43 min
20 Catacombs & Cryptids, Volume Three | Miss Much Too Tall Strikes Back
Episode 20
Show notes
The party takes up sword and horn again in the Archipelago of Terror. They narrowly escape Miss Much Too Tall, only to face their greatest adversary yet:
Janice’s tuna chili.
Amelia Phantasm the Unicorn Medic was played by Amelia, who was played by Megan Leahy.
Lizard Sword the Lizard Peep Messenger was played by Arthur, who was played by Karen Cassady.
The CryptMaster was played by Dad, who was played by Travis Sharp.
Gweneveth, Yor the Yeti, and Rainbow Teardrops were played by Janice, who was played by Amanda Lee Williams.
This episode’s artwork is illustrated by Travis Sharp.
Production, editing and sound design are by Matt Silverman.
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41 min
19 New Babies on Nonsense Island and the Quest for Silly Goose Juice 😜 Featuring Carly Ciarrocchi
Episode 19
Show notes
When things start making sense on Nonsense Island, there are only two kids who can set things wrong again.
Megan Leahy as Amelia
Karen Cassady as Arthur
Travis Sharp as Dad, Captain Squidhand, and Egog
Eve Krueger as Joe the Chef and Elderly Anita
Production, Editing, Sound Design, and Cranklin by Matt Silverman
The Mayor of Nonsense Island was played by our special guest Carly Ciarrocchi! Find Carly on the Disney+ series "Weird But True!" and the "Who, When, Wow!" podcast from Tinkercast.
https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-e8a93a1e-7683-4c2e-a8b6-03a4d09d1cc8
https://tinkercast.com/all-podcasts/who-when-wow/
https://www.carlyciarrocchi.com/
This episode was brought to you by Felix from Georgia. Thanks, Felix!
Our theme music is composed by Matt Hobbs.
Our logo and character design is illustrated by Bob Al-Greene.
Where should The Skytanic sail next? ⚓📞 Get your parent or guardian's permission and call: (256)-834-5394 (which is CLOUD-4 KEY-4).
Or leave a message on our website: https://www.talesfromthecloudsea.com/
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthecloudsea
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22 min
Dear Dobbins: Advice for a Troubled Tooth Fairy
Show notes
Dobbins and Cranklin return for another episode of The Cloud Sea's #1 call-in advice show, featuring the return of a familiar voice, a tooth fairy in trouble, and a busy sheriff who just needs a break.
Where should The Skytanic sail next? ⚓📞 Get your parent or guardian's permission and call: (256)-834-5394 (which is CLOUD-4 KEY-4).
Theme Music by Matt Hobbs: https://www.heymatthobbs.com/
Logo and Character Illustrations by Bob Al-Greene: https://bob-algreene-xa29.squarespace.com/
Production, editing and sound design by Matt Silverman
Visit our website to meet the crew, catch up on the latest episodes, and go behind the scenes: https://www.talesfromthecloudsea.com/
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthecloudsea
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