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So this is now completely outdated , what with the assignment being revised , but I figured I 'd post it here anyway for giggles . Note , of course , that the word - count issue is moot now that we 're expanding the scope of the podcast . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Simultaneously much better and much worse than the first assignment .

What has happened since the scope of the podcast is wider ?
We now accept assignments in various forms and do n't have limits , we cover a wider array of topics and styles