One songwriter, one song. Podcast about stories & songs of Champaign-Urbana music. In each episode Sven sits down with a person from the C-U music scene to hear the story & the background of a favorite song they’ve written.
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The ONE and ONLY Cigar Talk Show on Blogtalk Radio! We want to educate the novice smoker, enhance the noob smoker and pick the minds of the "experts" - All while bringing you, the Listener - Phenomenal guests, education, providing tips, tricks, reviews of any cigars we get our hands on PLUS some of the greatest conversations with the Legends of the Cigar Industry - starting @ 7pm CST. EVERY Tuesday. Don't forget if you just happen to be in Ocean Springs, MS the studio is @ Perfecto Cigar Sho ...
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ABOUT: With over 13 years in Bangkok Thailand, Emanuel Skinner has become a household name and a house music icon locally and abroad. Originally from San Francisco and now a Phuket local sharing his vision and sound all across South East Asia . With over 20 years experience filling the best and biggest venues from Jakarta, Singapore, China, India, to South Korea, Bangladesh to Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and all over Thailand (Chang Mai, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pat ...
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Sven meets up with roseli (She/Her) at KCPA for a chat about her song "spit ends," the CU Music Scene, and her favorite non-musical thing Photo: Kandy DelgadilloBy Blue Box Studio
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EP147 - Robert Hirschfeld of Common Loon - "Automatic Skin"
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1:04:28Sven chats with Robert Hirschfeld (He/Him) of Common Loon about his song "Automatic Skin," the CU music scene past and present, and his favorite non-musical thing.By Blue Box Studio
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Sven meets up with Sierra Sikora (She/Her) at KCPA to talk about her song "Jade" off of the EP "Confessions" the CU music scene, and her favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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EP145 - Andrew Simek the Piano Man - "Pocket Song"
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1:16:49Sven chats with Andrew Simek (He/They) about his song "Pocket Song," the local CU Music Scene, being the Piano Man, and their favorite non-musical things! Info on the Piano Man : https://canopyclub.com/piano-man/By Blue Box Studio
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EP144 - Patrick & Noah of Castle Finn - Velvet Fangs
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54:02Sven chats with Patrick (He/HIm) and Noah (He/Him) of Castle Finn to talk about their song "Velvet Fangs" off of the "On The Vine (EP)."By Blue Box Studio
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EP143 - James Mauck of Forebeat - Currents
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53:51Sven chats with James Mauck (He/Him) of Forebeat about his piece "Currents" off of the album "Stages of Growth," old and new CU venues, house shows, and his favorite non-musical thing.By Blue Box Studio
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Bonus Episode 35: Juli Sherry of Pretzle Records
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44:58Sven chats with Juli Sherry (She/Her) of Pretzle Records about working with Doug Hodge (BEP23) to create the record label, supporting the local music scene, and plans for the future. Pretzle Records Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pretzlerecords/ Pretzle Records Website: https://www.pretzlerecords.com/…
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EP142 - Tim Reynolds of Horrible Things - A Million Times
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37:18Sven zooms with Tim Reynolds (He/Him) of Horrible Things about his song "A Million Times," off of the album "Everybody Else" the CU music scene 10+ years ago, and his favorite non-musical thing.By Blue Box Studio
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EP141 - Ricko.6ix3O - THOUGHT I WAS DONE (feat. JLøve)
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44:52Sven chats with Ricko.6ix3O (He/HIm) about his song "THOUGHT I WAS DONE (feat. JLøve)" off of the "Thought I Was Done - Single", the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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Bonus Episode 34: "Duality" - Michael Thies of Metaphysics
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36:30Sven chats with Michael Thies (He/Him) (EP122) of Metaphysics to talk about his newest album "Duality" Duality on Bandcamp: https://the-metaphysics.bandcamp.com/album/duality Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4lb7YoaBjLtlowQaloqY7X?si=x9hcTjaXRzK0zw_x0wjJHwBy Blue Box Studio
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Sven chats with JLøve (She/Her) about her song "Gløw 'n Grøw" off of her recently released EP: "Dønt Førget," her favorite CU Venue, getting back into performing live, and her favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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EP139 - Bryan Bachman of Louavull - " '57 "
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50:04Sven chats with Bryan Bachman (He/Him) of Louavull to talk about his song " '57" off of the album "It's Over, Now What?" memories of the CU Music scene, and great things about his favorite non-musical thing. Links to Bryan's current project: Shop ClassBy Blue Box Studio
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EP138 - John Mcnally of TwoLeggedZoo - "Rest 1"
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52:06Sven chats with John Mcnally (He/Him) of TwoLeggedZoo at The Labary about his song "Rest 1" written for the Rest Lab installation. We'll also talk about finding a community of musicians here in CU, his favorite non-musical thing, and why you should kill your lawn and plant native plants. https://twoleggedzoo.carrd.co/…
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PodSwap 2024: Z & Keith Watched A Movie: The Black Hole
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1:29:24Introducing a podswap... Sven was a guest on "Z and Keith Watched A Movie" and here it is! We talked about a formative movie from my childhood: "The Black Hole" You may remember Keith from EP130 talk about "Mobius Rip" which so happens to be the musical theme from "Z and Keith Watched A Movie." *imagine sven inserted clever line about things going …
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EP137 - Joe Carr of Decapitation In The Food Court - SCANDINAVIAN WAHHABISM
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46:44Sven chats with Joe Carr (He/Him) of Decapitation In The Food Court to talk about his song "SCANDINAVIAN WAHHABISM" off of the recently released album "WHAT IF WE HAD NO MONEY AND JUST SHARED EVERYTHING?", excessive capitalization, DIY spaces, and his favorite non-musical thing(s).By Blue Box Studio
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Sven chats with Surpraman (He/Him) about his song "Blow It Again" off of the upcoming album "The Troublemaker" dropping November 16th, just a few regrets, the CU scene, and his favorite non-musical things. Cover design by: @_itsbittersweetBy Blue Box Studio
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EP135 - Myles Evangelista of Mars Hojilla - Pinocchio
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59:33Sven sits down with Myles (He/They) from the band Mars Hojilla to talk about his song "Pinocchio," the music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. Cover Photo by: Cam Marsengill (@purefriend_art on Instagram)By Blue Box Studio
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EP134 - Rhoq of A Small Meaningless Rebellion - Wait For It
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1:08:45Sven chats with Rhoq (She/Her) about her song "Wait For It" off of A Small Meaningless Rebellion's upcoming EP. Cover Photo: Juli Sherry (@moochieboochie on Instagram)By Blue Box Studio
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Sven chats with David aka WhipTRip6 (He/HIm) from Half House Studios about his song "Oil and Water," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s) Jake Futch (@_fj.fj_ on instagram)By Blue Box Studio
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EP132 - Jeff Julian of Vaudevileins - "Erase the Truth"
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51:49Sven zooms with Jeff Julian (He/Him) of Vaudevileins off the album "Lights Out" about his song "Erase the Truth"By Blue Box Studio
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Bonus Episode 33: "Four Letter World EP" - Larry Gates of Curb Service
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43:48Sven chats with Larry Gates (He/Him) from Curb Service about his new EP "Four Letter World" - OUT NOW! Link to early version of Brooklyn (Little Red Recovery Room - 2007 Version)By Blue Box Studio
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Sven Zooms with Brittany Bindrim (She/Her) about her song "Hearsay" off of the album "Velella Velella." Photo Credit: Emily GualdoniBy Blue Box Studio
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EP130 - Keith McKenney of Professor Ping "Mobius Rip"
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51:17Sven chats with Keith McKenney (He/They) of Professor Ping about his piece "Mobius Rip (theme from 'Z & Keith Watched a Movie')" off of the album "Anticiquated." Link to VCV RackBy Blue Box Studio
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EP129: Pete "Afro D" Shungu of Afro D & the Global Soundwaves - Superpouvoir
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1:01:44Sven chats with Pete "Afro D" Shungu (He/HIm) of Afro D & the Global Soundwaves about his song "Superpouvoir"By Blue Box Studio
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EP128: Jared Prince of Retro Via - "Image"
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45:33Sven chats with Jared Prince (He/Him) of Retro Via about his song "Image" off the upcoming album "Mind Mirror"By Blue Box Studio
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EP127: Scott Kimble & Don King of Terminus Victor - "This Isn't Real"
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1:01:08Sven chats with Scott (He/HIm) and Don (He/Him) of Terminus Victor about their song "This Isn't Real" from the album "Everending"By Blue Box Studio
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Bonus Episode 32: "Full Custody" album - Jarrel Young and Caleb Mbuvi
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36:19Sven chats with Jarrel Young (he/him) from EP57 and Caleb Mbuvi (he/him) about the upcoming album "Full Custody" - drops May 14th Presave the album: Full CustodyBy Blue Box Studio
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EP126: Andros of A Waning Reign - "Initiation"
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56:45Sven chats with Andros (He/Him) about his title track from his album "Initiation," looking for a CU metal scene, and his favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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EP125: $imba P - "Failure Is Not an Option (Feat. Mother Nature)"
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1:01:04Sven chats with $imba P (he/Him) at Guido's in downtown Champaign about his song "Failure Is Not an Option (Feat. Mother Nature)" off of his album "As Above So Below." Photo Credit: @injaekim_ on InstagramBy Blue Box Studio
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EP124: Johnny Lusardi of Unseen Forces - "Eyes In The Back Of Your Head"
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51:29Sven chats with Johnny Lusardi (He/Him) about his song "Eyes In The Back Of Your Head" by Unseen Forces off the EP "Promo #2," working with C4a to create a space for all ages shows, and his favorite non-musical thing. Mosh videos mentioned in the Episode: Japanese Hardcore Mosh Style 2 Slam Dance Instructional Guide Bad Brains - Big Take Over (Live…
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Beyond the Scene: Poundgame Addison - "More Nights"
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25:45Sven chats with out of town artist Poundgame Addison (He/HIm) about his song "More Nights" just before performing at The SPACE (BEP23) on his 20 Hours tour that takes him through CU.By Blue Box Studio
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EP123: Sam and Zach of The Meantime - "Bored Opposite (Opposite Bored)
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49:42Sven chats with Sam (he/him) and Zach (he/him) of The Meantime about their instrumental "Bored Opposite (Opposite Bored)," the local music scene, and their favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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Bonus Episode 31: Champaign Cypher Series with Robert Kjev
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48:08Sven chats with Robert Kjev (he/him) of Robert K Multimedia about the Champaign Cypher Series, favorite venues, moments, and his favorite non-musical thing. Find Champaign Cypher here: https://www.instagram.com/champaigncypher/By Blue Box Studio
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EP122 - Michael Thies of Metaphysics - "Six to Midnight"
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53:01Sven chats with Michael Thies (He/HIm) of Metaphysics about his song "Six to Midnight" Link to: (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais by The Clash: https://open.spotify.com/track/45xBWOa6oEAk1WlVyr5QAB?si=d6904039679947a0By Blue Box Studio
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EP121 - Ava, Lou, & Owen of Romantica -"Tales from Neptune"
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1:08:24Sven chats with Ava (She/Her) Lou (She/Her) and Owen (He/Him) of Romantica about their song "Tales from Neptune" from their self titled EP Romantica, favorite house venues, what makes a good music scene, and their favorite non-musical things! Cover Photo by: Jack Hsiao-WeckslerBy Blue Box Studio
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Bonus Episode 30: Sharks in the Swimming Pool EP - Aly of Taurus Hate Club
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36:36Sven chats with Aly (She/Her) from Taurus Hate Club from EP78 about her new EP "Sharks in the Swimming Pool"By Blue Box Studio
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Sven chats with ARTIST JOSA (He/Him) about his song "Meds," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s). ARTIST JOSA on Spotify Cover Photo taken by: https://www.instagram.com/justalittlefudge/By Blue Box Studio
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Sven chats with D. Rew (he/him) about his song "Be a Man," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s).By Blue Box Studio
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Sven chats with Mousepad (He/Him) about his song "Fine for Now" off of the album "Right Person, Wrong Time," favorite CU venues, what collaboration could mean to the music community, and his favorite non-musical things. Cover photo by Jake FutchBy Blue Box Studio
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CW: Mentions Abuse, R*pe, and Violence Sven chats at a local DQ with Dorcus Withers (He/HIm) about his song "Mama's Song," forming a community, and his upcoming podcast "Peace Away From Home." Dorcus is interested in any collaborations you are interested in for music and podcasting. If you would like to reach out to him, his email is dorcus224 (AT)…
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EP116 - ZENtheRapper - ”According To Legend (feat. Mousepad)”
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1:07:38Sven chats with ZENtheRapper (He/Him) about his song "According To Legend (feat. Mousepad)," the importance of a good open mic, what makes a good music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. Photo by Tyleah WhitlowBy Blue Box Studio
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Sven chats with Jamere XO (He/HIm) about his song "Envious," his favorite CU venues, and his favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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Bonus Episode 29: Wright Street EP - Manifest West
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37:46In this bonus episode Sven chats with Cade Whitt (He/Him), Coggan Banerian (He/Him), Nick Riley (He/Him), and Roan O’Brien (He/HIm) of Manifest West about their new EP "Wright St." - Available now on all the streaming services https://linktr.ee/manifestwestBy Blue Box Studio
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EP114 - Matt & Claire - Meadowhawk - ”There and Back Again”
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44:32Sven chats with Matt and Claire of Meadowhawk about their piece "There and Back Again" off of their album "Keep It Up," writing music for Contra Dance, and their favorite non-musical things. Urbana Country Dancers Recipe for Balsamic PieBy Blue Box Studio
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Bonus Episode 28: Losing the Luster - Austin Parker of Mid Nite Leg
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42:09In this bonus episode Sven chats with Austin Parker (He/Him) of Mid Nite Leg about their new album "Losing the Luster" - Available now on all the streaming services and on Bandcamp at: https://midniteleg.bandcamp.com/album/losing-the-lusterBy Blue Box Studio
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EP113 Shannon - Swords - ”Hell and High Water”
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49:00Sven meets up with Shannon Swords (He/Him) at HarshPro's (EP88) studio space "The Labrary" to talk about his song "Hell and High Water" off of the album "Depth," working with collaborators, and what's next in the future. DEPTH is now out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2jygEPyD0QNgdJUcrJ2o2w?si=graIdHjQQbePKNjFRSK3og…
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Bonus Episode 27: Lost In Translation - Mike from EP37
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1:00:01In this bonus episode Sven chats with Mike Carpenter (He/Him) (EP37) of Decadents about their new album "Lost in Translation" - Available now on all the streaming services and on Bandcamp at: https://decadents.bandcamp.com/album/lost-in-translationBy Blue Box Studio
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EP112 Chris & Robbie - Rude Echoes - ”Breathless”
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51:54Sven chats with Robbie (He/HIm) and Chris (They/Them) about their song "Breathless" off of the album "Unfriendly Reminder" SONG: Breathless ALBUM: Unfriendly Reminder BAND: Rude Echoes Favorite treat: Mandarin Jarritos/Hi-Chews Photo credit: Marciel ShepardBy Blue Box Studio
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EP111 Clayton Burke Deering - The Clayton Burke Band - ”Wild Thing
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56:35Sven sits down with Clayton Burke Deering (He/HIm) to chat about his song "Wild Thing," collaborating with Kenna Mae (EP13), playing pedal steel in his solo project Neon Gravel, what makes a good music scene, and his favorite non-musical things. SONG: Wild Thing ALBUM: No Immediate Plans BANDS: The Fights, The Rebekah Songer Band, Tractor Kings, Co…
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Sven chats with Red (They/Them) and Grey (They/She) of Red's Head about their song "Glitch," creating a DIY venue, and their favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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