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"content": "<p>Darren and Jess have news about our latest BFBS podcast series \u201cNear Death\u201d and how it\u2019s related to \u201cTea & Medals\u201d. If you enjoyed the Michelle Goodman DFC episode you\u2019ll want to hear this!<\/p><p>Listen to the full series of Near Death here: <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6Z8fTmj6gJ7BRe93qHMGlA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6Z8fTmj6gJ7BRe93qHMGlA<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/near-death\/id1712834196\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/near-death\/id1712834196<\/a><\/p><p>Or watch here: <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLeQQkbf45pQOEkIBc-2LfEcRVL6QsISos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLeQQkbf45pQOEkIBc-2LfEcRVL6QsISos<\/a><\/p><p>You\u2019ve been asking us for more episodes\u2026Jess puts Darren on the spot!<\/p><p>Have you got medals stories or Near Death stories? Email us: <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[email protected]<\/a><\/p><p>Or tell us what you think of this episode by using the Spotify link.<\/p><p>With thanks to Stephen Vause, Michelle Goodman DFC, Chris Parker and George Williams.<\/p><p>Please hit the follow button, it really helps more people find our podcasts and means we can keep making them.<\/p><p><br><\/p>",
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