Best Graham Stephan Podcasts (2025)

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What You NEED To Know About The Fed Meeting 1:03:23

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The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates, but what does that really mean for you? We break down how the decision could impact investors, homebuyers, homeowners, and savers. From stock market behavior to mortgage rates and even whether gold deserves a spot in your portfolio, we’ll show you how to focus on what you can control and avoid costly kne…

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433 - How Jiu-Jitsu Builds an Unshakeable Self Confidence, with Alicia Reitz 51:07

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Alicia Reitz and I dive deep into how BJJ can be used to develop a strong sense of self confidence for everyone, and how that self confidence can then be put to good use in self defense and the the rest of your life. We also digress a little into specifics of the social media drama that I was involved in recently, which certainly raised my blood pr…

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Housing Expert: Do Not Buy A Home Until You’ve Watched This! | Jason Oppenheim 1:59:56

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Financial Advisors React To INSANE Dave Ramsey Calls! 19:10

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That's right - we are BACK with another edition of Financial Advisors React! We're going to hear some interesting calls into Ramsey Studios - from outrageous debts to credit cards to investing. Not only will you hear our instant reactions, but you'll learn if we agree, disagree, or anything in between. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our …

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He spent 5 months working with customers before building—then grew to $10s of millions ARR. | Aviv Leibovici, co-founder of Buildots 48:10

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Aviv spent months walking construction sites carrying tools for managers just to understand their problems—speaking to customers is "bullsh*t"—you need to work beside them to see reality. His company Buildots had a working AI product that tracked construction progress perfectly, but 90% of users got zero value from it. Until he made one key change …

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How to Master Your Money in 9 Steps 34:18

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Building wealth is simple when you know what to do - and when. We walk through the Financial Order of Operations, our nine-step, next-dollar plan that takes you from covering your highest deductible to capturing the employer match, killing high-interest debt, maximizing tax-free growth, and even deciding when to pay off low-interest debt. Follow th…

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She cold messaged 50,000 engineers—then grew to $10M+ ARR. | Shensi Ding, Founder of Merge 40:16

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Shensi cold messaged 50,000 engineers to build Merge. She worked 9am-9pm every day, gave her first customers two months free to prove herself, and refused to hire anyone remote—even during peak COVID. She purposefully didn't collect a single dollar of revenue until she knew she could hit $1M in a months. "Startups are all about momentum." She lost …

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This One Expense Is Breaking People’s Retirement 1:07:51

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Fidelity released their 24th annual Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, which revealed that a 65-year-old retiring in 2025 can expect to spend an average of $172,500 in health care and medical expenses throughout retirement. We walk you through our thoughts on Fidelity's study and talk through how to financially plan for the retirement of your dream…

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This Real Estate Nightmare Could Derail Their Financial Freedom 54:12

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At 27, Luke and Hannah are ahead of the curve with a $200K net worth. But after selling their first home and buying both a new house and a rental, reality hasn’t matched the passive-income brochure. We unpack their financial wins, their $100K windfall, the risks of carrying two mortgages, and how family planning fits into the picture. Learn what ha…

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He bet his house on a startup—took 7 years to $1M, then hockey stick to $100M+ ARR. | Eldon Sprickerhoff, Co-Founder of eSentire 40:58

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Eldon put a $150K line of credit on his house to start eSentire in 2001. No VCs would touch him—they didn't understand services businesses. He worked 12-hour days, 7 days a week for 7 years to hit $1M in revenue. His co-founder coded while he flew to New York on $99 JetBlue flights from Buffalo to save money. Then something clicked: they brought in…

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“Harder Than A 9-5 Job!” Stable Ronaldo on Making $400,000/Month & Losing Everything 2:14:13

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Master Your Finances In 35 Minutes 36:42

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Debt isn’t always the enemy, but it is chainsaw-dangerous. We walk you from beginner to mastery with the exact guardrails for cars, college, and housing, how to move from budgeting to cash-flow freedom, and the investing system that compounds for decades. You’ll learn why 25% saving works, how target-date index funds keep it simple, and how to calc…

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The Biggest Financial Problem For Americans Is... 1:09:28

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What is the biggest financial problem facing Americans today? While everyone has their opinions, we're covering the latest survey data from Gallup! From housing costs to inflation to low wages, see how these problems stack up to one another and our tips to combat each. After that, we answer your financial questions! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your jour…

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He quit his job, went all-in on AI agents—then grew to 100K users & a $30M Series A in a year. | Soham Ganatra, Founder of Composio 58:20

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Soham spent 6 months building AI that would auto-generate integrations between any software. He locked down Glean as an early customer because he had friends there. And it failed completely. So he pivoted. This time, he refused to work with friendly customers who knew him. Instead, he did 10-20 calls per day with strangers who would tell him his pr…

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432 - Hybrid Training 4: Optimal Conditioning for Winning BJJ Tournaments, with James Deirmendjian 57:54

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James Deirmendjian a strength and conditioning coach specialising in combat and tactical athletes who ALSO competes in BJJ, fighting against much younger opponents. As such he was the perfect choice to finish our 4-part series on hybrid training and the science of developing strength and endurance at the same time. In this episode James and I touch…

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DEAN ROSENTHAL - Field Recordings & électroacoustique

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Programme de Dean Rosenthal pour webSYNradio : Field Recordings & électroacoustique. Le travail présenté ici s’étend sur près d’un quart de siècle et comprend des pièces emblématiques de Dean Rosenthal entre field recordings et musique electroacoustique. http://synradio.fr/dean-rosenthal-field-recordings-et-electroacoustique/…

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Financial Advisors React To Money YouTubers (Part 4) 19:22

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We're back reacting to some of our FAVORITE financial advice on YouTube. From Erin Talks Money to Humphrey Yang to the Internet's favorite dog (?), we've got a wide range of content for you (and us) to enjoy. Don't miss our take on these popular videos! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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TechCrunch called this YC founder a fraud at 18—then he built a $10M ARR fintech. | Sahil Phadnis, Founder of Affiniti 59:59

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Sahil was 18 when TechCrunch published a hit piece calling him a copycat. His co-founder Aaron was 16. They'd just raised $6 million from YC and top VCs for their crypto startup, then got subpoenaed by a state government and watched their business implode. So they fired everyone, moved back to their parents' homes, and spent months cold-calling den…

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The Housing Market ‘Great Reset’ - How To Buy A Home For $0! | Pace Morby 1:42:37

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We asked 1,000 millionaires how they got rich. Here’s what they said. 36:16

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We unpack what the wealthy actually do with their money - backed by our Abound Wealth client survey. You’ll learn their net worth, their education, their savings rates, and their spending habits. You might be shocked to see just how few got an inheritance to reach $1M! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Paul Graham Said His Startup Was Worthless—2 Months Later He Hit $1M ARR. | Jon Noronha, Co-Founder of Gamma 1:00:08

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Jon spent 3 years building Gamma with barely any traction—just a few hundred users after burning millions. Then ChatGPT dropped. In desperation, he pivoted to AI-powered presentations in March 2023 with one year of runway left. What happened next was insane: Paul Graham publicly mocked their launch tweet calling it worthless—then it went viral. The…

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Are You Beating the Average American? The 2025 Financial Mutant Survey 1:03:23

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Are you doing better than the average American and should that even be the benchmark? We discuss the median American’s financial assets by age, answer real-time audience questions on Roth IRAs, emergency funds, car debt, and early retirement, and invite you to participate in our 2nd Annual Financial Mutant Survey. This is your chance to see how you…

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He quit Google, launched Rubrik—then grew to $1B ARR & a $16B market cap. | Soham Mazumdar, Co-Founder Rubrik & Wisdom AI 53:55

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Soham co-founded Rubrik by taking what he learned from building Google's data center tech to enterprises desperate for cloud migration. Two quarters later, he hit $1M ARR. And a few years later, a $16B IPO. Soham breaks down why paid pilots beat free trials, how to sell enterprise hardware before it works, and why early customers become your bigges…

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What It’s REALLY Like to Build Wealth in the Military | Making a Millionaire 1:09:22

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Fifteen years ago, they were $35,000 in debt and struggling to make minimum payments. Today, before turning 40, they have a $4 million net worth and a path to financial independence. We uncover the mindset shifts, real estate strategies, and honest money conversations that fueled their journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our FREE financi…

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431 - Hybrid Training 3: Mixing Ultramarathon and Strength Training with James Pieratt 53:41

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James Pieratt from Wild Hunt Conditioning joins us to share what he learned on an expedition in which he ran 802 miles through nearly the entire state of California. James is unique in the ultrarunning community because he also lifts heavy weights and trains in BJJ. We looked at the mindset and philosophy required for ultrarunning, the emotional jo…

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MrBeast Winner Breaks Silence On Stealing Money, Going To Prison, & Hitting Rock Bottom 1:56:28

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X% of Americans Will NEVER Retire… featuring Erin Talks Money! 37:43

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Nearly 70% of Americans believe they’ll never retire, but you don’t have to be one of them. We sit down with Erin from Erin Talks Money to break down JP Morgan’s study of 5 million retirees and reveal the four key behaviors that lead to retirement success: valuing your time, staying consistent, focusing on what you can control, and remembering that…

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He Bootstrapped to $55M in Revenue—without ever having to hit 100% YoY growth. | Stéphan Donzé, Founder of AODocs 43:23

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Stéphan bootstrapped AODocs to $55M in revenue and 250 employees without taking a dime of VC money—while competing directly with venture-backed competitors. Starting as a services company in 2012, he spotted the cloud migration wave early and built document management for enterprises moving to Google Workspace. In this episode, Stéphan breaks down …

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Can You Still Buy a Home in 2025? | Ask Money Guy 1:06:04

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Mortgage rates are high, housing is expensive, and many Americans feel stuck with payments that stretch their budgets. We unpack your options: from lender rate modifications and mortgage recasting to refinancing opportunities and house hacking strategies. Plus, we share why your home should be viewed as a use asset - not your retirement plan. Then …

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Reacting to Viral Money Clips with Erin Talks Money 25:59

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Brian and Bo team up with special guest Erin from Erin Talks Money for a special reaction episode. From Roth IRA debates to the “poor rich” trap, the psychology of retirement spending, renting vs. owning, and the magic of compounding, this episode unpacks the biggest money myths and lessons you need to hear. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our …

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He Bootstrapped Wrike to $10M ARR—then exited for $2.2B. | Andrew Filev, Founder of Wrike & Zencoder 1:08:13

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Andrew bootstrapped Wrike and grew it from 0 to a $2.2B exit by doing the exact opposite of what every startup book tells you. No pivots. No talking to customers before launch. No narrow niche. Just 17 years of relentless focus on one problem while everyone else was pivoting every 18 months. In this episode, he breaks down exactly why bootstrapping…

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Confronting The CEO Of Robinhood - Why Most Investors Lose Money 1:51:22

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The Best Financial Strategies by Income, from Financial Advisors 40:43

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Does wealth building look the same at $40K as it does at $300K? We walk through how to optimize your money at every income level - from stretching every dollar at $40K, to fighting lifestyle creep at $150K, to advanced strategies at $300K. Discover the mindset and math behind financial success no matter where you fall on the income ladder. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ju…

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Q2 2025: The new Series A Bar is $3M ARR—& only 20% of seed startups make it. | Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta 57:09

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Peter Walker from Carta drops the hard data every founder needs. Based on actual cap table data from 1000s of startups, this Q2 update reveals the brutal new reality. It takes 2+ years to go from seed to A (up from 1.6), you need 3X the revenue you used to, and if you're not AI, you're getting half the attention. But there's good news too—teams are…

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Are You Middle Class In Your State? (And Why It Doesn’t Matter) 1:00:50

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What does it take to be “middle class” in your state? From Mississippi’s $49K to Maryland’s $90K, the income range might surprise you. But here’s the bigger truth: labels don’t create wealth, behaviors do. We break down the data, reveal the three key ingredients to wealth building, walk through the Financial Order of Operations, and answer your big…

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The Truth About Starting Over in Your 40s | Making a Millionaire 1:11:40

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Shelby and Dustin have been married for just a year, but they’re already tackling some of life’s biggest financial challenges together. From paying off $57K in student loans to planning for retirement and college, they’re learning to align priorities, merge money habits, and make their savings work harder. This episode is packed with practical stra…

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His Video AI app hit $10M+ ARR in Months—with 0 outbound sales. | Michael Lingelbach, Founder of Hedra 1:05:53

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Hedra CEO Michael Lingelbach breaks down how his generative video app went from zero to millions of users and an eight-figure run rate in months — then deliberately slowed down to rebuild a V2 that enterprises would pay for. We dig into the prosumer-to-pro upsell, why free users are a false signal, and how a creator-seeded launch can outpull ad spe…

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430 - Hybrid Training 2: The Science of Strength, Power and Endurance with Chris Duffin 1:02:26

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Record-setting powerlifter and freak athlete Chris Duffin discusses the intricacies of hybrid training, focusing on the balance between strength and endurance. He shares his unique qualifications, including his experience with elite athletes and his world record feats. Chris breaks down the relative importance of skill, and the mechanical, neurolog…

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“Dont Buy Bitcoin!” Why ‘The Rich’ Are Buying Gold, Diamonds, and Jewelry | TraxNYC 1:48:10

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Can You Really Become a Millionaire in 10 Years? 42:36

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Tired of hearing how easy it is to become a millionaire? Us too. We examine 5 trendy get-rich-quick strategies (from hot stocks and real estate to entrepreneurship and index investing). We show what the brochures promise... and what actually happens in the real world. ⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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He grew to millions in ARR in 18 months—by fighting with his co-founders on purpose. | Ross McNairn, Co-Founder of Wordsmith AI. 49:57

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Ross went from lawyer to self-taught engineer to CTO at a 1,600-person unicorn—then quit to build Wordsmith AI. In 18 months, he's raised $30M and grown to mid-single-digit millions in ARR by doing everything differently. He tested co-founders by starting fights. Built in Slack for 10 months before adding a web interface. Kept his team at 8 people …

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BIG Changes Are Coming To Your 401(k) - What You Need To Know 1:04:35

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A new executive order could open up 401(k) plans to alternative investments like private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrency. We unpack what’s really changing, the potential risks, and why more options don’t always lead to better results. Then we answer your financial questions on topics like entrepreneurship, high-interest debt, rental propert…

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2: From Voice to Automated to Algorithmic: The Changing Face of FX Trading With Graham Moss 28:41

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In this episode of Caplin Connects, John Ashworth, CEO of Caplin, is joined by Graham Moss, Global Head of FX IT at BBVA, to reflect on the evolution of FX technology from the vendor side to the banking front line. They discuss the early success of platforms like Reuters RET, the shifting role of voice trading, and the challenges banks face when bu…

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Financial Advisors React featuring Graham Stephan 24:54

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We welcome Graham Stephan for a high-energy round of internet money reacts. From “you can’t save your way to wealth” hot takes to high-risk crypto gambles and luxury car traps, we separate truth from clickbait. Plus, the one piece of advice Graham still gives that can make you a tax-free millionaire. ⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our FREE financia…

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He thought his startup would fail—then grew to $100M ARR. | Rick Song, Co-founder of Persona 59:57

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Rick built Persona into a $100M+ ARR unicorn, but he never thought it would work. In fact, Rick started Persona believing it would probably fail, and that mindset might be exactly why it succeeded. In this episode, Rick reveals how a casual project with zero expectations turned into a billion-dollar business, why early-stage startups should avoid h…

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“Most People Are Broke!” America’s #1 Wealth Killer NO ONE Talks About! | The Money Guys 2:14:44

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