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George Stroumboulis - Host: 00:00

Welcome to another episode of Invigorate your Business with George Stroumboulis. Today, I sit down with George Satsidis. George is the official Oscars broadcaster for Greece. He seamlessly bridges the worlds of Hollywood and Greek media, captivating audiences with his dynamic presence and exceptional reporting skills. He has interviewed every A-list celebrity imaginable and does it in such a professional manner. George is a pioneer in this space and has just an impressive story. So we're going to sit down with him today and go over everything on this episode of Invigorate your Business with George Stroumboulis Starting now.

00:42

My name is George Stroumboulis and I'm extremely passionate about traveling the world, meeting new people and learning about new businesses. Join me as I sit down with other entrepreneurs to learn about their journeys. This episode of Invigorate your Business starts now, so we're going to jump right into this. I'm extremely honored to have you here today. George Satsidis, If you don't know the name right, I don't know where you've been, but George is just an incredible career, right? Originally from Greece, lives in Hollywood, is basically the voice to A-list celebrities, journalists reporting back to the motherland locally. I'm not going to do justice with your intro, so I wrote a little intro and I want to read it.

George Satsidis - Guest: 01:30

Okay, thank you so much. We're going to jump into this. It's a pleasure meeting you.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 01:33

Appreciate that, george. Okay, so I'm thrilled to introduce our esteemed guest today, george Satsidis, a pioneering figure in television journalism, as the official Oscars broadcaster for Greece. George seamlessly bridges the worlds of Hollywood and Greek media, captivating audiences with his dynamic presence and exceptional reporting skills. With a diverse background spanning roles such as editor-in-chief, show host, entertainment reporter and Hollywood correspondent, george's illustrious career showcases his versatility and expertise in the industry. George's journey spans from his early days in Greek media to his current role as a cultural ambassador, bringing the magic of Hollywood to audiences around the world. George has become one of the most influential voices in entertainment journalism and he's sitting with us today.

George Satsidis - Guest: 02:24

Thank you so much, how was that oh?

George Stroumboulis - Host: 02:25

my God, and we didn't do you justice on this right.

George Satsidis - Guest: 02:29

That's thrilling. Thank you so much. Thank you.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 02:32

First obvious question is how does someone from a young boy in Greece end up being the voice of Hollywood to a global audience? Like what's that journey?

George Satsidis - Guest: 02:42

I'm a Scorpio and I knew what I wanted since I was a kid. So since I was a kid, I was dreaming of interviewing celebrities in Hollywood. That was my dream and I I sticked on this dream. I loved it. You know, when I was a kid I didn't go out play with other kids, I was buying magazines, books and I was reading and reading and reading and dreaming of doing this and watching TV.

03:08

Of course, I was obsessed with MTV and I love the music, I love the cinema and the entertainment world, and I started as a writer in different magazines. Then I became editor-in-chief at the Playboy magazine for years, which I loved, and then I ended up interviewing Hugh Hefner when he was still alive in Barcelona, and then I went to the Playboy mansion parties and then I started being a reporter on television and that was it. I started traveling in different missions, covering different festivals, interviewing one-on-one celebrities, but what I think I had since the early beginning is that I didn't take no for an answer. I was bombarding the agents with emails like you cannot even imagine, and I was very persistent. So here I am, that's incredible.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 04:05

So so wait, there's so much right there from Greece. How do you, how do you even like again not to make this about Greece, this episode? But I know the Greek mentality of like I want to be a reporter in Hollywood and do this. I'm sure your friends, maybe even family, were like what are you talking about? You can't do that. You're here. Yes, that's what they told me Right From a young age. So how do you not just close down and say, okay, I can't do this. Like, what did you do in those steps to like strengthen your mindset, to do that?

George Satsidis - Guest: 04:36

I think reading books it's one way. And then, of course, I felt sometimes insecure, but most of the time I knew what I wanted and I was honest and I just followed my dreams and followed my journey and stayed faithful to this. I didn't betray myself and I didn't betray my dreams and and that's it. You know, of course I had I heard many no's and even my parents. They said you can't do it. I mean, we don't have any relation to journalism or media or television, but when I first started working, I was, I realized that I was really good in writing. That's one thing.

05:17

And then I developed the talent on camera. Okay, I didn't have it at the beginning of, of course, I was really good with voiceovers and narrating stories and my features drawn so much attention and viewership that you cannot even imagine at the very, very beginning. But then I developed this charisma on camera and started to act as a psychologist to the stars, you know, having interviews that were really intimate, and that's that's my honest interest in people, not about celebrities, but I really wanted to know what's behind Right, and and I had very intimate interviews throughout my career.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 05:57

Yeah, and the interviews. Like we're talking the ultimate A-list, right, not just for Greece. Like we're talking the world Hollywoodwood, al pacino, oprah, jennifer aniston, brad pitts like the list is so long, let's just talk about that. How, how do you even go about preparing if you're interviewing al pacino tomorrow? How do you even go about? My god?

George Satsidis - Guest: 06:18

with al pacino. It was unexpected because I was covering the osars and I literally grabbed him on the carpet and I put my hand behind his back and I didn't let him go, although the publicist said you know, move on, we have to go to the next reporter. I couldn't let him because I was grabbing him, so I kept bombarding him with questions. But this is my passion and I followed his career and I know what he was doing all these years and he's a legend. So it's easy for me to ask questions to a legend.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 06:56

Right, Absolutely. I couldn't imagine the level of rejection in your line of work right, like when you're covering the right curve. So for every one. Yes, there's probably a hundred no's or just, but how do you just sit there and consistently-.

George Satsidis - Guest: 07:08

Sometimes they say no, he doesn't have time, and I say yes, please. But I'm always very kind, of course, but I say yes, please, no, yes. So between those no's and yes, sometimes, or most of the time, yes is happening because they see my genuine interest in the talent right, so walk us through.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 07:29

You're on a red carpet, we're talking about oscars. Can you just tell the audience a bit? How did you even become the voice, the official broadcaster, of the oscars for a whole country?

George Satsidis - Guest: 07:39

oh yes, that's another dream that came true. So I used to work for the major networks in Greece. I was hosting TV shows and then at one point I started working for MTV. So I was hosting the most popular talk show on MTV, and I was traveling the world interviewing celebrities again and again. And it was a very you know, but it was my choice to go to a network in Greece that was small in their eyes but for me was big because of its connection to the world. So that was another window in what I was doing overseas.

08:17

And then Cosmote TV came into my life. Cosmote TV was the sponsor of my show on MTV. And then I said to them and then at one point MTV was shut down in Greece as everything, of course, at some point and I came to an agreement with Cosmote TV to host a weekly show like the one that I did on MTV. And then I said why don't you take over the Oscars? Why don't you broadcast the Oscars? And they started broadcasting the Oscars and then I became the voice of the Oscars and I was narrating, I was broadcasting the night of the Oscars, whatever was happening there, and then my dream was to be on the red carpet.

09:02

Before the red carpet you were just narrating back in Greece. Yes, I was translating, narrating, commenting on the Oscars live for hours and hours and it was pretty successful and nice and amazing. But it wasn't enough. I wanted to do live from the red carpet and then at some point I found another job here in LA and I said why don't you let me live there broadcasting my show from there doing the Oscars and we can succeed to have the red carpet live? And they were very positive. So here I am. So they moved you out here and then I moved myself here and they trusted me that I will deliver an amazing show from here and the red carpet live and everything.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 09:42

So you believe in yourself. That's not easy leaving that country, coming here just expenses. Culturally it's a whole different world right, even though you were exposed to it.

George Satsidis - Guest: 09:53

I was exposed, but it's a whole different culture. Yes, and life is so easy for me back to Greece because everybody knows me, and here it's a different culture.

10:01

And of course, the expenses are tremendous, tremendous, yes, and here it's a different culture, and of course, the expenses are tremendous, tremendous, yes, yeah, but you know, I paid all the prices, I paid my dues, you know. So I think the most important thing that I sacrificed is my personal life, how so Like in terms that I didn't get married. You know, it's a new life here for me, yeah, so I sacrificed my whole life to this knowledge and wisdom that brings this life here. Right.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 10:30

Well, and it's a lot cause you're you're literally nonstop every day Events report like it's an intense people just see. Oh George, let's see this. It looks good on camera and he's doing his thing like for every minute you're on tv like the work that goes pre and post and preparing and everything like. I can't imagine that it's an easy profession, right. So talk to me. First time you did the red carpet, were you just pinching yourself like am I really here? Who was the first interview you did on the red carpet on there? It was ryan sickrest can you believe it?

George Satsidis - Guest: 11:01

really, it was ryan sickrest. Yes, my idol, myrest. Can you believe it Really? It was Ryan Seacrest. Yes, my idol, my icon. Yeah, can you believe it, because he's basically everything we read in the intro.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 11:10

He's done here in the States, right, and you're doing it as well.

George Satsidis - Guest: 11:14

Yes, he was very nice, to me Very nice.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 11:17

Any relationships since with Ryan, Like do you guys cross paths?

George Satsidis - Guest: 11:20

We crossed paths before because when I did the interview with him he moved to New York to do the morning show, so I lost him since then. But before we were crossing paths. So he knew my face, he knew my energy and then he said yes, and he was my first interview on the red carpet when I first did it for Cosmote TV, live at the Oscars, that's incredible.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 11:42

So you said early on that you know you had to develop these skills on being on camera, how to present yourself, how to physically look, how to tap into the interview, e-psyche, right, Like what does that development look like from early on If you look back, what were things that you were doing where you would just cringe right now and then today, like just talk to me how you actually hone those skills and develop those skills.

George Satsidis - Guest: 12:07

Lots of reading, being open and curious, Curious yeah, I'm just curious and it comes across.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 12:16

I've seen your interviews. I'm just curious, like, if you're interviewing someone like the Rock or someone on that level and you see them for the next movie and the next movie, do you resonate with them Like do they know? Hey, oh yes, yes, 100%. So you develop that rapport?

George Satsidis - Guest: 12:33

Oh, yes yes, and sometimes that's why they stop on the carpet, because they know me. That's incredible.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 12:38

Yes.

George Satsidis - Guest: 12:39

And they know that I have a genuine feeling of making them feel well, take something from their wisdom, their knowledge of being so successful, and that's it. I don't have any second thoughts, right, yeah, I don't want to be friends with them. You know, sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't happen. They have a crazy schedule anyway. But I don't stalk them, I don't care After we finish an interview. It's their life and they can do whatever they want with it, and that's it.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 13:07

And you did what you needed, and on you go.

13:09

Yeah, so when you're talking with celebrities, right, and you're sitting down with them, there's normal people and there's people in front of the camera that are celebrities. You know the normal people often glorify them and they're amazing and there's crazy fans and everything. You interact and talk with them. Some of them are your friends. What's what's different, Like when you sit there and talk with them, like I think it's good for the, the listener to understand they're normal people as well, Right, Like what? What are some things that you just see common with all the celebrities that you interview that? You know what I mean. Cause people, we, we just glorify athletes, everything too much.

George Satsidis - Guest: 13:49

I think what is common is the loneliness that comes when you are so famous, globally famous. I think it's the loneliness they feel lonely. I think they feel that anyone wants to take a part of them, a piece of them, and that's it. Take a picture, which is very common nowadays, and then just go on with their lives. I think they are human beings, they are sensitive. Most of them, they started from nothing and that great journey is something that I want to depict on my shows and show how they made it, because there's always a way. It's really interesting, it's fascinating.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 14:28

So let me ask you where you are at right now in your career, right? Did you imagine you would reach this level when you were a kid? Yes, you did. You knew it. Yeah, I knew that. You didn't even flinch on that quote. You knew it. I knew that.

George Satsidis - Guest: 14:42

That's incredible yeah.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 14:43

So you knew that You're determined. Scorpio, you got there, Talk to me on your actual interviews and what have been some of the most where you're like, yeah, that was amazing, I connected with that person. And then I also want to hear man, it was the worst interview I've done because of this.

George Satsidis - Guest: 15:02

Oh my God there are so many. Really, there are so many. Oh my God, there are so many. I mean from Pierce Brosnan to Salma Hayek, to Jennifer Henniston, to Jennifer Lawrence, jennifer Lopez, the Rock, dolph Lundgren that I met recently. Ted Sarandos' spouse, who's an author, nicole Avant oh my God, there are so many. Oprah Winfrey, I mean what a dream to meet here. What a dream. She has such a great energy, this person, that she is unbeatable. She is incomparable in real life. Really, I have not seen these eyes. They exhume, goodness. They exhume. How do I say it? Wait a minute. They exhume. How do I say it? Yeah, good soul, her good soul. Yeah, these beautiful eyes exhume her beautiful soul. There are no words for opera. She's so respectful, so amazing, so kind, so sweet.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 16:00

No words, no words yes, so when someone's like that to you, does that just make you like?

George Satsidis - Guest: 16:05

oh yes, you could do what you need. When I met opera I said, oh my, it was worth whatever I went through and I met her for a few minutes. I mean, it was all worth. It was worth it, yes.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 16:15

So what are some of the awkward? Can you name names or situations where you're like okay, I need to better prepare.

George Satsidis - Guest: 16:21

No, sometimes they are not in the good days like everyone, so sometimes they are tired because they have traveled or they are. You know, sometimes celebrities drink also, so you can see the effect. But I wouldn't like to name because I didn't encounter any specifically rude situations.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 16:44

Okay, yeah, so we could learn a lot from you, right? Give us some advice to the listeners. First, that 10-year-old kid that wants to do what you're doing down the road.

George Satsidis - Guest: 16:54

Yes, I was five then.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 16:56

You were five then and I have a five-year-old, so I couldn't imagine like five years old saying you want to do that and you didn't?

George Satsidis - Guest: 17:02

You know it's very rare to be passionate about journalism because it's a tough job and you don't get paid well also, you know, you don't, I mean it's tough, it's tough.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 17:13

And I wanted to ask you that. So that five-year-old, what do you tell him today? If it's like I want to be on TV and I want to do this, what advice would you give him, even from now? Like to study, because you said you were a good writer before you even thought about getting on camera right.

George Satsidis - Guest: 17:28

Study a good writer before you even thought about getting on camera right. Study, have passion, love this job, sacrifice your personal life. It's a lot. It's a lot. I don't know if it's worth it for everyone and anyone, because it takes lots of your future and what you might have done in your life in a personal level. But if you're truly passionate about this job, go and do it. Go and do it, yeah, yeah.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 17:55

You know you say sacrifice personal life. I hear that as like shoot. That's sad. Right To sacrifice. But like? What do you mean when you say that? Like for relationships, for building a family?

George Satsidis - Guest: 18:07

Yes, building a family.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 18:08

Yeah.

George Satsidis - Guest: 18:08

Because it's a job that it's not stable. Sometimes there is um, there are changes that you cannot control, because media are affected by governmental decisions, financial decisions. It's not an easy world to navigate right, so it's a tough job. It is a tough job. It's not an tough job. It's not an office job.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 18:31

No. So how do you like financially not asking what you make but business podcast? For someone in this position is it constantly a hustle and a grind to find contracts where you know you have this show and like it's a fight and, you see, even super successful and it's a fight and you see even super successful, very known journalists or hosts to lose their jobs or change networks.

George Satsidis - Guest: 18:56

But if you're persistent and you are focused, then you have a job. Yeah, that's it. Absolutely yeah, you have to be stable as a person.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 19:03

How does it go from you interviewing celebrities and you have become, and gained, you know a massive following and have become a celebrity in your own right right For what you do, not just in Greece, but you are known here. How does that happen and when do you realize like, wow, people are actually interested in what I have to say now? Yes, that's got to be a crazy transition.

George Satsidis - Guest: 19:28

Yes, yes, it is, it is. But you know I've been working since I was in my early 20s, so I've been on the spotlight almost forever. So I feel okay. You know I don't feel stressed.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 19:39

When you go back to Greece, do you vacation in Greece?

George Satsidis - Guest: 19:42

Yeah, Always, and I spend like two months every summer.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 19:46

Okay, so when you're there and everyone's like George, George, they know you.

George Satsidis - Guest: 19:49

Yes, right.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 19:50

Photos, whatever. How does that feel? Do you appreciate it, do you?

George Satsidis - Guest: 19:54

I really appreciate it. Sometimes it's, you know, sometimes I feel very tired because it's a nonstop situation, but I'm blessed, you know, I feel. I feel grateful for this yeah.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 20:06

So what's advice for people, even for celebrities, people listening hey, there's George George. Picture Like people just whip out the phones and try to capture, like what's your feedback If someone wants to do that with you, or if someone sees someone else down the street, cause I've seen videos go viral of like John Cena checking into a hotel in London and the guy's walking up to him already recording. John notices it. He's like dude, like I'm a human right, like stop recording, talk to me first.

George Satsidis - Guest: 20:34

Yes.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 20:34

You know, do you feel like people take advantage of it? I?

George Satsidis - Guest: 20:37

think they I mean I don't see that there is a negativity there I mean they are. They are pretty nice and honest and I feel I feel okay. You know, sometimes, you know, of course I feel tired or I'm not in the mood, but it's okay, it's a picture. It's a picture. Yeah, it's not the end of the world it's not the end of the world. Depending on your mood and how they react, but I always say yes, I mean yeah, why not?

George Stroumboulis - Host: 21:02

you are also when it comes to, like fashion, um physical right, taking care of yourself, health, mind, body. You're a big practitioner of just everything right Bettering yourself. What does that look like? You know maintaining, you know, your appearance. You're always like top notch decked out. Like talk to me. Were you like that as a young child?

George Satsidis - Guest: 21:24

I was. I was like that as a young child and it's a regime that I always had in my life. I rarely drink. I love coffee, so I always drink coffee.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 21:34

What's your coffee choice? Like what's your main coffee? I like the iced espresso, okay.

George Satsidis - Guest: 21:39

Same yeah. Either here or Greece, anywhere in the world. Yeah, I like the espresso so much, so I like drinking. I'm exercising almost every day six times a week and I sleep quite early and that's it. I don't drink when I go out I always drink tea. So this is very rare, I guess, for a guy Absolutely.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 22:03

Only in China. Or a chamomile, or a chamomile yeah.

George Satsidis - Guest: 22:08

So, yeah, I think my routine is pretty boring for someone to follow, but it turns out that it's healthy, apparently, and it's working. Yeah, and it's working.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 22:19

And then fashion. Do you have a stylist Like where does your fashion sense come from Right now in Greece?

George Satsidis - Guest: 22:22

I have a stylist, but unfortunately I don't have a stylist here. But you know I'm open, so I look at the young guys around and I see. You know I try to combine my style regarding my age, my feeling, my status, my job, and that's it.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 22:41

And that's it yeah.

George Satsidis - Guest: 22:42

I don't want to be eccentric and you know create feelings with my looks. I just want to be elegant, that's it.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 22:49

And it always comes across that way yeah Right, when you're interviewing someone, just talk about. You know your best foot forward. When you're talking to someone, when you enter in a room, you know your best look forward is the first impression. Is everything right, like how important is that? Even when interviewing?

George Satsidis - Guest: 23:05

I think it's very important, and especially in a city city like LA, because sometimes I don't do it. You know you have to be always really well-dressed because you don't know who are you going to meet. Even in random places, you don't have to go to the Beverly Hills Hotel to meet a celebrity or a person that might connect you to a celebrity or to a job that you dream of. Yes, so I think the key is always to be ready. It's great advice.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 23:31

Yeah, it's great advice. Do you get tired? Obviously you get tired, but you have a hectic schedule and a lot of it is travel, socializing, events, openings, right, You're always meeting, and do you ever sit there and be like fuck man? I'm just. I don't feel like doing this. Like how do you get yourself motivated? Cause that is your lifestyle.

George Satsidis - Guest: 23:50

Yes, it's hard, it seems exhausting. Sometimes, you know, when I go back to Greece and it's summer and for a month or so I don't have anything to do, then I recharge myself. But during the season from September till late June, it's exhausting.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 24:06

Right right.

George Satsidis - Guest: 24:07

Yeah, it drains you out.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 24:08

Yeah, just really quick. You talked about Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Mansion and we didn't even get into details there which I think. I'm very interested. Yes, so meeting him for the first time. How many wives did he have at the time? Half a dozen.

George Satsidis - Guest: 24:21

I think he had three. Yeah, he was really nice clever. His answers were out of this world and he was 85 at the moment 85, okay, 85. He was amazing. I did an interview with him on his 85th birthday and then, of course, when I started coming to LA very often, I went to an amazing party at the Playboy Mansion. That was unforgettable, really, it was just unforgettable. Give us some details. So who's there?

24:59

I think it was an amazing DJ that was playing the music I think DJ Tiesto or something and the girls were amazing. The, the drinks, the food incredible. There are no words. There are no parties like that anymore did you go in the grotto?

George Stroumboulis - Host: 25:19

because I hear their stories under the waterfall.

George Satsidis - Guest: 25:21

They said yeah, I did. I didn't swim, of course, but I was exploring the area, of course yeah, yeah, that's amazing and the women the most beautiful you can ever imagine in the world.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 25:30

Yes, so what are relationships like in Hollywood, like from a dating standpoint fake, it's fake, it's fake. So how do you get involved with that?

George Satsidis - Guest: 25:40

Like it's tough. It's a different culture. Everything is fake, of course. Yeah, people are, you know, are looking for money for power, and I'm a Greek guy, you know I looking for money for power, and I'm a Greek guy, you know I'm looking for love. I'm very romantic. So, yeah, it's hard, dating is hard in LA, but yeah, I mean, what can you do? What can you do?

George Stroumboulis - Host: 26:02

Yeah, but when you're dating over here, do you already know that going in? Like I can tell?

George Satsidis - Guest: 26:09

very fast.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 26:10

I can tell very fast they're looking for status, they're looking for whatever yeah, yeah, I can tell very fast.

George Satsidis - Guest: 26:15

So I'm looking for for girls that are genuine nice and cool. Yeah not easy to find not easy to find, yeah, especially in this circuit of media showbiz. But I think as you grow up, you have to be mature enough to understand very fast what's going on with the person that you have across. You don't have to criticize this attitude. I mean it's acceptable. It doesn't fit you, it doesn't, it's not ideal for you, that's it.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 26:48

And the older we get, the easier it's to filter through that right you quickly filter through that. So then, why don't we put you on a bachelor and you're the actual bachelor, which? Is a great segue into bachelor Greece.

George Satsidis - Guest: 27:02

Yes.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 27:02

Talk to me about that. That's one of the most popular shows ever here in the United States. Yes, how did you take the concept over there? Like, how did that work?

George Satsidis - Guest: 27:11

No, the Alpha Network had the rights of the franchise of the Bachelor US and I was already working on a daily show, broadcasting live from LA on Alpha TV on Happy Day show every day. So they knew me and they wanted this vibe that I had. That was, you know, I live in America and I bring something different to the table, yep, so they, I had the proposal to be the host and I loved it and I also found some really amazing girls that they took part and that, you know, helped the show grow and it was very, very successful. The ratings were skyrocketing and it was a great experience. Yeah, yeah, it was very popular in Greece, very, very.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 28:01

How many seasons did they?

George Satsidis - Guest: 28:02

It was two seasons, yeah, and we were filming in the summer on their tremendous heat. It was amazing, though I mean I have no regret.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 28:12

Where were they filming that? In Greece, in Porto Rafti?

George Satsidis - Guest: 28:14

Oh nice, yeah, by the beach, by the beach on a beautiful mansion.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 28:18

And you were host. You were the host, I was the host. Yeah, like, how long did that season take? The first season, it was endless.

George Satsidis - Guest: 28:24

It was nothing like here in the US. Here in the US I think it lasts only two months. There it was like forever, like five, six months.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 28:30

Oh really.

George Satsidis - Guest: 28:31

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Half of the year was aired. Just drama and everything.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 28:35

Yeah, drama, crying, oh really. And you were there mediating this, oh, 100%. I think if I ever had to host a show like that, it would push me further away from relationships.

George Satsidis - Guest: 28:51

Just seeing all this drama there, I mean it's a job and people loved it and the girls loved it and the bachelor loved it.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 28:53

It was great. Are they still together, like from those seasons, do you know? No, no, but it gave them clout. Yes, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. So next chapter, moving on, right, you have this career. What's next for George Tzatzidis? Like, what are you looking to do in the next short-term, long-term, career-wise?

George Satsidis - Guest: 29:11

I love being here, I love working here. I want to explore more of this reality in the media landscape in the US, and that's it, and that's it. You know I dream and I don't dream. I don't want to. You know, I visualize a better future, of course, and it's always there if you're positive. But I don't say I want to do this and this and this and calculate it. I believe in destiny.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 29:41

Right. What do you appreciate from Americans living here, coming from your culture Like? What are things that you've learned Like? I really like these traits about Americans living in America.

George Satsidis - Guest: 29:54

Sometimes I meet really honest people that they're not competitive. They embrace what you are and they are happy to see you moving on and grow. Where in Europe, not specifically in Greece. It's a totally different world. How so there are so many opportunities here that in Europe they don't exist Many? Yes, yes, yeah, that's the truth. You know.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 30:19

You see, that's what I love here.

George Satsidis - Guest: 30:21

You love that about here you have this illusion maybe it's an illusion that you can make it. You're going to make it no matter what, because you see all these opportunities. Maybe you won't make it, but at least there is hope.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 30:36

And that hope sometimes is more exciting than the end goal. Right that journey.

George Satsidis - Guest: 30:38

Where in Europe everything is limited. If you go to Denmark, it's limited. If you go to France, it's limited. If you go to Britain there is no entertainment world. There is no entertainment world. There is no entertainment world like there is in the US, which is crazy, right, yeah?

George Stroumboulis - Host: 30:52

absolutely, and you know, talking about Europe in general, mediterranean countries it's sad when you have so many smart, educated, driven, youth, right Individuals and within the infrastructure, their only hope is for their dreams to truly flourish, they have to leave the country, not just the is. For their dreams to truly flourish, they have to leave the country, not just the States. But maybe, like that's unfortunate, like I see it in Greece too, with our office there and you have so many talented, smart individuals right, we work in the UK and Italy. You see all these people and you're like man, I, we take it for granted. I was born and raised in Canada and you always had that Yep. If you think about it, go Like. Who's stopping you? So I couldn't imagine growing up in that system when you have so many talented, driven people. You are an exception, right, and there's so many other people that you have the skill set and you found a way for your dream In Greece. Could you have achieved without leaving? Could you have achieved that success if you stayed in Greece?

George Satsidis - Guest: 31:52

No, no, I wouldn't be able to cover the Oscars. I wouldn't be able to meet all these people and have all this knowledge now. No, I wouldn't. I wouldn't. It's a different status, it's a different situation. It would be a better life, an easier life, probably, right.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 32:13

But boring, but boring.

George Satsidis - Guest: 32:13

Yeah, it would be a better life an easier life, probably right, uh, but boring. But boring.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 32:15

Yeah, yeah, you're definitely living, living it up here. So let me ask you you've been amazing with the time and I know you came in from hollywood, but what, what, um, how can people stay in contact and and follow what you're doing? Like what's the best way that you communicate with everyone?

George Satsidis - Guest: 32:28

My Instagram page, which is George Sats. My YouTube page, george Satsidis and that's it.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 32:35

That's amazing. Anything else we should cover, anything else that you feel you know we should discuss any upcoming shows, anything I know you just got through the award season, which is like your Super Bowl.

George Satsidis - Guest: 32:49

Yes, yes.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 32:50

It was exhausting.

George Satsidis - Guest: 32:51

Exhausting. I covered everything from the Golden Globes to the Oscars, to the Critics' Choice Awards, the Directors Guild Awards, everything. So by the end of it that was really exhausting.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 33:03

And by covering, you're physically there, you're physically on the red carpet.

George Satsidis - Guest: 33:06

Yes, but then I work on the editing and then it's a bunch of interviews that I have to edit. It's, it's tons of work.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 33:12

Yeah, yeah, the.

George Satsidis - Guest: 33:13

Oscars. Of course it's live, and then we have a pre-recorded show that we broadcast right after the Oscars.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 33:19

But it's tons of work, tons of work how, when you're looking at the Oscars, what's a successful Oscars for you? Is it the amount of interviews you get?

George Satsidis - Guest: 33:29

is the amount and the quality and the names, of course.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 33:32

Yes, and the names yeah.

George Satsidis - Guest: 33:34

Yeah.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 33:34

Are you happy every year? Does it get easier for you or every year is a grind, depending on the elements.

George Satsidis - Guest: 33:41

Every year is a grind. Okay, yeah, it's a fight. It's like you are in the battlefield and you have to fight for this Really, and I do it live and it's the adrenaline line. I mean you have no idea what's going on, but it's fun, it's great and I'm always happy with the outcome.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 33:57

You are yeah, yeah, well, you're a perfectionist.

George Satsidis - Guest: 33:59

I am perfectionist and that, you know, makes my life difficult, but yeah, yeah, you want it all.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 34:04

What is the day when you wake up for the Oscars? What does that day look like, even from your your diet? Because there's the people that are on the red carpet walking, and then your job is as important, right to get that information and get their attention.

George Satsidis - Guest: 34:18

I prepare a lot like reading, watching all the movies, of course, and praying spiritual, very spiritual yes, so I pray the night before, I pray the day in the morning, and and then you know that's it. That's it.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 34:35

When a Pacino comes by, what do you think of right away to say like, do you keep it neutral? Or is there always something like, hey, if I meet these 20 people today, I know with Bradley Cooper, I'm gonna you know?

George Satsidis - Guest: 34:47

I am a person that when I visit the website, like Daily Mail or Vanity Fair, I devour all the information. So the information is already in my brain and then I bombard with questions Whatever you can get, whatever I mean. I knew, for example, you know I stopped Penelope Cruz on the carpet and I knew that she permanently lives in Spain now not in Hollywood and I said why you chose to live in Spain, in Madrid, instead of being in Hollywood. So it's always there, the information, and I know the films, of course, and their roles, but also their personal life, and I do the questions and you do the questions. It's in my blood, you know. Yeah, you know how to get it. I never did any other job and I will never have any other job if it's not related to the media. So it's in my blood, yeah absolutely it shows.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 35:35

Is there any advice that you could give someone that's presenting even to myself? What are things that I could improve on? Or people that are going into job interviews? Or people that are trying to present a sales presentation, anything that requires physically presenting yourself. It doesn't have to be on TV or media, but we can all learn right Like don't slouch, don't do this, but you have to be articulate.

George Satsidis - Guest: 35:57

Of course you are. You have to be photogenic when it's necessary, vain in a way, how so vain In a way that you feel comfortable on camera and you like to see yourself on camera. At the beginning I felt uncomfortable with this, but then vanity came in my life and I felt more like how can you say that? Flattered by the comments from friends from my family, you look great and then you develop that. But you don't have to stick on that. You have to create a persona that it's interesting for the interviewee and for you as an interviewer to be appealing to the audience.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 36:44

Yes, For you to even say vanity where a lot of people wouldn't even say that like. That's pretty incredible to hear that. How do you deal with the hate, because I'm sure there's a lot of people out there that it's not a lot which is great.

George Satsidis - Guest: 36:56

I don't receive hate messages often, even at the Oscars, which is a global event, that I'm there and I bombard with questions to people. But I'm so respectful to the guests that I don't make them feel uncomfortable and I think I have a sense of humor that it's quite global. So I don't get hate messages. It's very rare, very rare. But when it happens then I block the person. That's it, that's simple, Just done. Yes, I report and block Because I think if you want to say something, just be respectful and say what you want to say to the person. You might help me to evolve myself rather than be just throw you know this hate message, Absolutely.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 37:42

Just clicking behind a keyboard. Yes, so that's a good.

George Satsidis - Guest: 37:45

So, even if I don't respect people that hide themselves behind a keyboard. You know, just be present, say that with your name, so I know who I'm talking to. Absolutely, yeah.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 37:56

And you're putting yourself out there.

George Satsidis - Guest: 37:57

I think that the social media Instagram, facebook, tiktok they shouldn't allow comments from people that they hide their identity. They shouldn't. It should be forbidden.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 38:11

Absolutely.

George Satsidis - Guest: 38:12

Because this can drive people crazy?

George Stroumboulis - Host: 38:14

Well, of course. And then, depending on the age and insecurities and kids and all this stuff the same with like reviews on restaurants or businesses that people could just create fake accounts or hide behind something. Make a comment that lives on the internet and you're ruining that person's livelihood, Like it's the same type of thing, it's the same thing, yeah. And I bet you, if everyone was exposed, a lot of those comments would just be reduced right, because you got to stand behind it.

George Satsidis - Guest: 38:38

And then when you report something, you don't get a response fast, and when you get a response, usually from Instagram, it's. We cannot remove this because it's not hate speech. But how is it possible it is not a hate speech when they talk with all these words about you? Yes, yeah, that are. Does it still bother you?

George Stroumboulis - Host: 38:59

Yeah, does it still bother you? Like, if you get someone and they're just commenting, it bothers me, but I fight back Good, yeah, yeah, it's tough.

George Satsidis - Guest: 39:08

I can even go to the FBI. I mean not kidding.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 39:10

Yeah, yeah, it bothers you, like that.

George Satsidis - Guest: 39:14

I think it's very rude to write something when you don't show up as a person. Yeah, when you don't show your identity.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 39:22

And I think a good rule of thumb is okay. Before you type that, could you sit across the table in person and say the same thing? And if you can't do that, don't type it. Yes, right Like, just do that. That's very interesting.

George Satsidis - Guest: 39:35

But it doesn't happen often. It's very rare. It's very rare, very, very extremely.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 39:39

Well and you show a lot of positivity in everything you do, the interviews, your social life, you're at Coachella, it's just good energy, good people, and it's just. You have a lot of people bombarding you and I love seeing people that can make the time, and the first thing I said is, like I'm not going to waste your time, I would love this, this and this if we could talk.

George Satsidis - Guest: 39:57

I'm always filtering the people, though, so I know where to say yes and say no, absolutely.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 40:01

And that's got to be a full-time job on its own.

George Satsidis - Guest: 40:03

It is. It is, but I'm very often, because sometimes I'm even friendly, super friendly. You know to people that I shouldn't be, but it's life, you know.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 40:14

Yeah, last question, because you've been amazing with your time Mentors, right. Who's inspired you? Who inspires you now to keep doing what you're doing and can you, are you, will you pay it forward with people that you see potential that reach out to you to become?

George Satsidis - Guest: 40:32

a mentor. When I was a kid, I was watching Larry King. When I moved to LA, I met him and I had an interview with him on a red carpet that I kept him for more than 15 minutes. So that was initially my icon when I was a kid, and then Oprah. She inspires me. I like the way she talks, I like the way she expresses herself, the way she does her podcasts. They're so inspirational and I would recommend to the people that they want to find some peace and get inspired and find this inner power. Listening to podcasts, reading books, stay silent and visualize. What do you mean?

George Stroumboulis - Host: 41:14

stay silent, being by yourself always helps your own thoughts being able to.

George Satsidis - Guest: 41:19

Not lonely, but sometimes we overshare now our thoughts. Whatever we do with the social media, we never stay by ourselves, and I think it's very important to stay by yourself and realize what you want and what you don't want and move forward.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 41:37

Yeah, what's a negative that 20 years ago let's say when you're in this career and 20 years later, what's a negative that you would change? That you've been exposed to or you see, or you would tell someone coming up hey, just shy away from this, because over time it could affect you. Are there any negatives in the space that you?

George Satsidis - Guest: 41:59

Yes, I think many people have an idea about your life and about your career and they bombarding you with thoughts and you have to listen to your inner self, to your inner voice, and follow your path. For example, when I was doing my shows in Greece, they were telling me you should do another show, you should do on a bigger network, you should do something else, but I knew in my heart that I had to follow my path and my journey and my destination is America, the American culture, the interviews with these people, and that was it would be more profitable back then to be on a Greek show and interviewing Greek celebrities and doing stuff for Greece. But I made this sacrifice to follow something that is more sophisticated, looked more limited at the time and now it's more global and it's global.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 42:59

You can't get higher than where you are right now.

George Satsidis - Guest: 43:01

Okay, in this market.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 43:04

Maybe shows in that, but I'm saying from a market that you're in. It's not a small local market. You are at the market. Yes, For entertainment yeah, yeah yeah, congratulations on a small local market. You are at the market for entertainment. Congratulations on a career so far. Thank you so much. We're going to be watching you for years to come. We're going to share all your social clips. Make sure everyone stays connected. Thank you so much for being on the show.

George Satsidis - Guest: 43:23

Thank you. Thank you so much. Appreciate it, brother.

George Stroumboulis - Host: 43:25

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CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO

00:00:00 Broadcaster & TV Host George Satsidis

00:02:33 George Satsidis' Journey to Hollywood

00:05:00 Challenges and Achievements of Career

00:06:56 Sacrifices and Success in the Media Industry

00:08:06 Red Carpet Interviews with Celebrities

00:09:58 The Loneliness of Fame in Hollywood

00:11:18 Knowing Success From a Young Age

00:11:38 Celebrity Insights and Memorable A-List Interviews

00:13:39 Advice for Aspiring Journalists

00:15:36 Dealing with Fame and Public Interactions

00:17:36 Mental Wellbeing, Physical Appearance & Style

00:20:42 Inside the Playboy Mansion with Hugh Hefner

00:22:04 Challenges of Dating in Los Angeles

00:23:33 Bringing Something Huge to Greece- The Bachelor

00:25:33 Opportunity in America vs. The Struggles of Europe

00:28:53 How to Stay in Contact with #Georgesats

00:29:19 Journey Through Movie Awards Season

00:32:08 Advice for TV Presenters

00:33:23 How to Deflect the Hate and Deal With It

00:35:28 Mentors and Paying it Forward

00:36:52 Negatives in the Industry and Listening to Your Inner Self

HOW TO BECOME A HOLLYWOOD JOURNALIST AND BUILD A SUCCESSFUL CAREER

Becoming a Hollywood journalist and building a successful career in entertainment journalism requires a combination of skills, experience, networking, and dedication. Here are some steps you can take to pursue a career in this field:

Develop Strong Writing Skills: Effective communication is essential for journalists. Focus on honing your writing skills by practicing regularly, studying journalism principles, and seeking feedback on your work.
Gain Relevant Education: While a formal education in journalism or communications is not always required, it can provide you with valuable skills and knowledge. Consider pursuing a degree or taking courses in journalism, media studies, or related fields.
Gain Experience: Internships, freelance opportunities, and entry-level positions are valuable ways to gain experience and build your portfolio. Look for opportunities with media outlets, entertainment websites, newspapers, or magazines that cover entertainment news.
Specialize in Entertainment Journalism: Familiarize yourself with the entertainment industry, including film, television, music, celebrity culture, and pop culture trends. Develop a deep understanding of the industry and its key players.
Network: Networking is crucial in journalism. Attend industry events, film festivals, press junkets, and screenings to meet other journalists, industry professionals, and celebrities. Establishing relationships with editors, publicists, and sources can open doors and lead to opportunities.
Build a Portfolio: Create a portfolio showcasing your best work, including articles, interviews, reviews, and multimedia content. A strong portfolio demonstrates your skills and expertise to potential employers or clients.
Stay Informed: Stay up-to-date on the latest entertainment news, trends, and developments. Follow industry publications, blogs, social media accounts, and trade magazines to stay informed and identify potential story ideas.
Develop Interviewing Skills: Conducting interviews is a key aspect of entertainment journalism. Practice your interviewing skills and learn how to ask insightful questions that elicit interesting responses from subjects.
Be Persistent and Resilient: Breaking into entertainment journalism can be competitive and challenging. Be prepared to face rejection, setbacks, and obstacles along the way. Stay persistent, resilient, and focused on your goals.
Adapt and Evolve: The media landscape is constantly evolving, so it's important to adapt to changes and embrace new technologies and platforms. Be open to learning new skills, experimenting with different formats, and staying ahead of industry trends.

By following these steps and staying committed to your goals, you can work towards becoming a successful Hollywood journalist and building a rewarding career in entertainment journalism.

ADVICE ON GIVING THE BEST INTERVIEW WITH CELEBRITIES

Giving the best interview with celebrities requires a combination of preparation, professionalism, and interpersonal skills. Here are some tips to help you conduct a successful celebrity interview:

Research Thoroughly: Familiarize yourself with the celebrity's background, career, recent projects, and any relevant personal details. Research their past interviews to avoid asking repetitive questions and to identify topics that may be of interest to your audience.
Prepare Engaging Questions: Develop a list of thoughtful, open-ended questions that prompt insightful responses. Mix in both personal and professional inquiries to keep the conversation dynamic and engaging.
Establish Rapport: Begin the interview by establishing rapport and making the celebrity feel comfortable. Greet them warmly, maintain eye contact, and use friendly body language to build a connection.
Listen Actively: Practice active listening during the interview, allowing the celebrity to fully answer each question before moving on to the next. Pay attention to their responses and follow up with relevant follow-up questions or comments.
Respect Boundaries: Be respectful of the celebrity's boundaries and avoid asking overly intrusive or personal questions. Stick to topics that they are comfortable discussing and be mindful of sensitive subjects.
Stay Professional: Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the interview, even if the conversation veers off track or becomes challenging. Keep your composure, remain focused, and steer the discussion back on course if necessary.
Be Flexible: Be prepared to adapt to unexpected changes or developments during the interview. Stay flexible and responsive to the celebrity's cues, allowing the conversation to flow naturally.
Show Genuine Interest: Demonstrate genuine interest in the celebrity and their work by asking thoughtful questions and actively engaging with their responses. Show enthusiasm and appreciation for their accomplishments and contributions.
Promote Engagement: Encourage the celebrity to share anecdotes, insights, and stories that provide depth and context to the interview. Create an environment that encourages spontaneity and authenticity.
Follow Up: After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note expressing your gratitude for their time and participation. Maintain a professional relationship with the celebrity and stay connected for potential future collaborations.

By following these tips and approaches, you can conduct a successful celebrity interview that is engaging, insightful, and memorable for both you and your audience.

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Navigating Celebrity and Digital Worlds with George Satsidis
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From dreamy Grecian landscapes to the star-studded avenues of Hollywood, George Satsidis' journey is nothing short of a cinematic adventure. Get ready to be whisked away as the iconic Oscars broadcaster sits with me, George Stroumboulis, sharing the tenacity and heart behind his rise to fame. We're talking life-changing interviews with legends like Al Pacino, and the unexpected kindness of media moguls such as Oprah Winfrey. George's tales are a testament to the power of unwavering determination in the face of doubt, and offer a rare glimpse into the lives of those we idolize on screen—lives marked by the same hopes and fragilities that touch us all.

Ever wondered what it's like to mingle with A-listers at the Playboy Mansion or navigate the tempestuous waters of reality TV in 'Bachelor Greece'? George Satsidis gives us a front row seat to the highs and lows of a life caught between the glamour of Hollywood and the rich heritage of Greece. This episode peels back the layers of celebrity, revealing a search for authenticity in a world where fame can be both a glittering crown and a heavy chain. Amidst tales of star-studded parties and the pulse of American dreams, George reflects on how ambition shapes our lives on either side of the Atlantic.

As the conversation turns to the digital realm, we tackle the complexities of social media, questioning the impact of anonymity on our interactions. George Satsidis weighs in on the potential benefits of shedding the veil of secrecy online, offering insights into the challenges faced by individuals and businesses alike. In a world where mentors like Larry King inspire adherence to authenticity, George contemplates the significance of forging genuine connections, protecting one's identity, and the rediscovery of solitude. Join us for an episode that's as much about the dazzle of celebrity as it is about finding clarity amid the relentless noise of the digital age.

The enchanting tale of George Satsidis' rise from the idyllic Grecian shores to the glamorous boulevards of Hollywood is the quintessence of what dreams are made of. The podcast episode with George Stroumboulis peels back the curtain on George Satsidis' life, providing listeners with a candid look into the world of fame and the underlying human connections that define our experiences. As an iconic Oscars broadcaster, Satsidis' story is steeped in tenacity and the pursuit of a passion that knew no bounds.

In the first segment of the episode, Satsidis recounts his early years in Greece, his insatiable appetite for the world of entertainment, and his rise to becoming a renowned Hollywood correspondent. His narrative is punctuated by the unwavering determination to overcome skepticism and to cling to his dreams despite numerous rejections. He shares how his beginnings as a writer and editor-in-chief at Playboy magazine transitioned into television reporting, crafting an interviewing style that has since led to intimate conversations with the titans of the industry. This chapter not only spotlights his illustrious career but also humanizes the process, reminding us that behind every success is a story of hard work and passion.

The podcast then delves into the human aspect of celebrity interviews, discussing the often-overlooked sensitivity and loneliness that accompany fame. The dichotomy between the public's perception and the private lives of celebrities is a central theme. Satsidis' reflections on his interviews, especially his interaction with Oprah Winfrey, highlight the genuine warmth and kindness that lie beyond the screen persona. Furthermore, the discussion on the sacrifices required to pursue a career in media emphasizes the dedication needed to succeed in this volatile field.

Satsidis' life in Hollywood is juxtaposed with his Greek heritage, providing a stark contrast in cultural experiences. From unforgettable parties at the Playboy Mansion to his hosting gig on 'Bachelor Greece,' Satsidis' anecdotes paint a vivid picture of his varied experiences. These narratives serve as a reminder of the struggle to find authenticity in a world dominated by status and power. He contemplates the future, reflecting on the differences in opportunities and mindsets between Europe and the U.S., where hope and the prospect of success fuel the American Dream.

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing the impact of social media and the complexities of anonymity online. Satsidis provides insight into the potential benefits of removing the ability to comment anonymously, aiming to foster a healthier online environment. He stresses the importance of authenticity in digital interactions, inspired by mentors like Larry King. The conversation also explores the value of solitude and self-awareness, offering listeners a perspective on personal and professional clarity in a world of constant digital noise.

The blog post concludes with a look at Satsidis' aspirations and the significance of forging genuine connections in both personal and professional spheres. Listeners are left with an understanding of the importance of protecting one's identity and staying true to oneself, regardless of external pressures.

In essence, the episode is as much about the sparkle of celebrity as it is about finding one's clarity amid the digital age's relentless clamor. It's a conversation that resonates with anyone looking to navigate the balance between public persona and private truth.

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CONTEMPORARY ART WITH PETER TRIANTOS | E036 PODCAST

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JOURNALIST TO THE HOLLYWOOD STARS WITH GEORGE SATSIDIS | E034 PODCAST

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HOW TO BECOME A HOLLYWOOD JOURNALIST AND BUILD A SUCCESSFUL CAREER

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