# Handy Robots

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Podcast: [The Diff](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diff-6882118)
Published: 2026-03-30T14:32:59+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5d0c4f3
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/e5d0c4f3/29ae22a3.mp3
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