Best grunt work Podcasts (2025)

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La Jeune Amélie (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 22 – Part 1) 9:13

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Aboard the Genoese tartan La Jeune Amélie, Dantès quickly grasps the nature of his new companions. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 22, the captain proves fluent in the many tongues of the Mediterranean, making clear that Dantès has joined a crew of smugglers. At first suspicious, the captain relaxes when Edmond’s seamanship impresses the men …

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Ep 196 | From Company Man to Family Man | Redefining Work, Value, and Leadership 5:57

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In this episode, I dive into the old-school idea of the “company man” and why that narrative is outdated. To me, it’s not about blind loyalty to a company—it’s about becoming a family man, a provider, and someone who takes pride in doing things the right way. I break down how real leadership comes from effort, standards, and doing what others won’t…

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Fourteen Years Lost (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 10) 13:03

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A cannon shot from the Château d’If signals the alarm of escape, but Dantès hides his composure behind a drink of rum. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he learns it is February 28, 1829 — exactly fourteen years to the day since his arrest. At thirty-three, with youth behind him and vengeance before him, Edmond silently renews his oath agai…

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A Proving Hand (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 9) 8:18

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Given the helm, Dantès proves his seamanship by guiding the tartan safely past the Island of Rion exactly as he predicted. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, his skill wins the respect of the crew and the cautious approval of the captain. Jacopo, the sailor who saved his life, offers him clothes, sealing Edmond’s place among them — at least …

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507: Leadership and Accountability at the VA. With Secretary Doug Collins 1:47:06

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>Join Jocko Underground< Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins about the realities of leadership in war, ministry, law, Congress, and now the VA. Collins shares hard lessons from funerals and eulogies, where grief and writing become tools for healing. He reflects on the brutality of “full-contact politics,” bipartisan wins that mattered, and t…

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The Maltese Sailor (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 8) 8:20

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Revived with rum and rough care, Dantès spins a quick tale to explain his presence at sea. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he claims to be a Maltese sailor wrecked in the storm, swearing he clung to the rocks until spotting the tartan. The crew listens with skepticism, while Edmond offers his skills as a seaman in hopes of being allowed t…

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From Grunt Work to Luxury GC 47:17

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Brady Fenn shares how Fenn Rogers went from “tearing up floors” to a trusted luxury custom home builder in the Phoenix area by partnering with the right designers/architects and bidding to the actual spec, not the plan assumptions. He shares hard-won lessons on fixing budget misses, building a dependable subs bench, and using clear expectations and…

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Rescued (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 7) 7:39

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At the limits of his strength, Dantès struggles against the waves until he faints — only to awaken on the deck of the Genoese tartan. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, the sailors revive him with rum and rough care, while the vessel sails swiftly away from the looming silhouette of the Château d’If. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the begi…

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Jocko Underground: How to Honor Your Commitments When It Gets Hard 15:51

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>Join Jocko Underground< How to honor your commitment when it gets hard. Physical confrontations and how to handle them. Doing well in life on paper, but deeply unhappy--What to do. How to handle a toxic romantic relationship. Developing Jiu Jitsu techniques to deal with good wrestlers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/…

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Ep 195 | Building the Dream Team | Leadership, Loyalty & Safety with Levi Lamp 59:02

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In this episode, I sit down with Levi Lamp, Safety & Compliance Manager at R&R Pipeline and someone who has been a driving force in shaping our culture. From starting at the bottom to leading us to three national safety awards in four years, Levi shares how technology, communication, and leadership have transformed his career—and how loyalty and pe…

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The Signal (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 6) 7:15

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Spotting wreckage from the storm, Dantès seizes a red sailor’s cap and a floating timber to disguise himself as a shipwrecked survivor. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he strikes out across the course of a Genoese tartan, signaling desperately until at last his cries and gestures are seen. The vessel turns toward him, and a boat is lowere…

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The Fugitive’s Prayer (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 5) 8:56

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At dawn, Dantès beholds the sea, the fortress, and freedom with new eyes. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he foresees the danger once his escape is discovered — soldiers, cannon fire, and pursuit by sea and land. Cold and starving, he prays for mercy, then spies a Genoese tartan skimming the waves. If he can summon the courage and a convi…

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The Storm Breaks (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 4) 8:39

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Sheltering beneath an overhanging rock, Dantès endures the full fury of the tempest. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he quenches his thirst with rainwater, then witnesses a fishing-boat wrecked in the storm — its sailors’ cries carried to him before vanishing into darkness. By dawn, the sea calms, the sky clears, and Edmond sees the first…

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Ep 194 | Two Years, Ten Lessons | What Podcasting Taught Me About Growth, Grit, and Greatness 28:58

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It’s been two years of The Iron & Infrastructure Podcast—two years of consistency, failure, growth, and unexpected wins. When I started, I had no clue what I was doing. I wasn’t a great speaker, didn’t know audio or video, and honestly had no idea if anyone would listen. But I showed up anyway. In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 biggest lessons po…

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The Island of Tiboulen (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 3) 7:20

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Exhausted and close to despair, Dantès finally strikes land. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he drags himself onto the grotesque rocks of Tiboulen and collapses in gratitude, falling into deep sleep despite the storm. Awakened by thunder, he resolves to swim onward to the nearby island of Lemaire when the sea calms — seeking safety and co…

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The Swim to Tiboulen (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 2) 8:08

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Guided by the distant light of Planier, Dantès strikes out for the Island of Tiboulen. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, memories of Faria’s warnings push him onward as fear drives him faster through the violent sea. For an hour he swims with all his strength, the château fading into darkness behind him, until exhaustion sets in and doubt c…

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506: Violence, War, and the Path to Redemption. With Clay Martin 3:38:44

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>Join Jocko Underground< Clay Martin, former Green Beret and author, shares his journey from brutal combat in Iraq to the battles of life after war. He reveals how writing saved him, how visions of an ancestral spirit reshaped his path, and why Barbarian Spirit is a call to purpose and survival for veterans today. Support this podcast at — https://…

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The Leap to Freedom (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21 – Part 1) 6:44

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Cast into the sea with a thirty-six-pound shot tied to his feet, Dantès slashes open the sack, cuts himself free, and rises to the surface. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he dives again to evade detection, the torchlight of the Château d’If receding behind him as he fixes his course toward the uninhabited islands of Tiboulen or Lemaire —…

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Fixed Price vs Cost-Plus 56:03

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Victor Rybak shares how he moved from “bags-on” to building systems that protect profit—covering fixed price vs cost-plus, change orders, retainers, and allowances that don’t burn you. He also breaks down the House Pro workflow for bids, selections, invoicing, and job-cost clarity so builders stop giving away work and start pricing like a real busi…

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Declared Hostile: This Is America 25:12

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>Join Jocko Underground< Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-contentBy Jocko DEFCOR Network

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The Cemetery of the Château d’If (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20 – Part 6) 8:52

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Carried through the night to the sound of crashing waves, Dantès begins to grasp the terrible truth. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, the grave-diggers swing the sack three times and hurl him into the icy sea — a thirty-six-pound shot tied to his feet — for the Château d’If’s final burial place is the ocean itself. ⸻ New to the journey? St…

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Jocko Underground: How to Finally Get Your Kids To do What You Want Them To. 13:27

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>Join Jocko Underground< Leading at Home Without Anger (How to earn respect, guide your kids, and avoid becoming a tyrant parent.) When a Neighbor Crosses the Line (Handling heartless comments after the Charlie Kirk tragedy while keeping peace next door.) Finding Peace After a Father’s Failings (Moving forward when your dad wasn’t the hero you need…

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193 | From Rock Bottom to Owning the Company | My Journey on Dan Sullivan’s Podcast 40:38

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This is a special episode of The Iron and Infrastructure Podcast—but the story started on Dan Sullivan’s Multiplier Mindset podcast. I had the honor of sitting down with Dan to share my journey from a troubled past to building R&R Pipeline, starting new businesses, and unlocking my own greatness. I open up about the darkest parts of my life, the tu…

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The Weight of the Dead (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20 – Part 5) 8:45

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Carried out into the cold mistral night, Dantès resists the urge to act too soon. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, the grave-diggers pause, search for an object, and return with a heavy metallic weight — tying it tightly to his feet before lifting the bier again and moving on. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://count…

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The Grave-Diggers Arrive (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20 – Part 4) 6:23

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Dantès endures hours of tension before hearing the footsteps of the grave-diggers outside his cell. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, he lies still as they lift the sack containing him, exchanging casual remarks about the weight and the knot they’ll tie later — a detail that sets Edmond’s mind racing with questions. ⸻ New to the journey? St…

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The Risks of the Plan (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20 – Part 3) 5:33

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Sealed inside the burial sack, Dantès considers every possible outcome: discovery before leaving the cell, escape during transport, or clawing his way out of a fresh grave. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, Edmond prepares to act at the first sign of danger — even if it means using his knife — knowing that a single misstep could mean either…

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Ep 192 | From Grunt Work to Grit | My First Steps in the Pipeline World 9:36

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When I look back at my journey, it all started with the most humbling work you could imagine—cleaning drains, moving oil pans, and screwing up my first oil change at 16 years old. I never thought those moments would shape the foundation of who I am today. In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered story of how I went from a clueless kid in the sh…

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The Place of the Dead (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20 – Part 2) 6:16

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Refusing to die after so many years of suffering, Dantès conceives a desperate plan: since only the dead leave the dungeon, he will take the place of the dead. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, Edmond moves Faria’s body to his own cell, disguises it as himself, and climbs into the abbé’s burial sack — sewing it shut from the inside. ⸻ New t…

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Alone Again (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20 – Part 1) 6:24

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Faria lies in his final winding-sheet, a canvas sack on the bed where he once spoke and dreamed with Dantès. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, Edmond is left utterly alone, the urge for suicide flickering briefly before grief gives way to a renewed hunger for life and liberty. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countd…

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505: Lessons in Blood. General Greg Knight on Ramadi and Leadership 2:25:35

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>Join Jocko Underground< 00:00 – Intro Symbolism and sacrifice behind the 228th Brigade Combat Team memorial. 00:12 – Early Life & Coast Guard Knight’s unconventional path into military service and lessons in structure. 00:25 – Joining the Guard Transition from law enforcement to Army Guard officer and active duty. 00:55 – Ramadi Deployment Prepari…

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The Sack (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 11) 10:16

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The governor orders Faria’s body to be “decently interred” in a sack — and with no chaplain present, there will be no mass. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, Dantès listens to crude jokes and indifference as the abbé’s body is prepared for burial that evening. Once the cell is empty and silent, Edmond cautiously lifts the flagstone and emer…

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Curiosity Over Ego: Specs & Real Margins 47:59

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Gabe Joseph shares how getting past ego made him a better builder—leaning into curiosity, standardizing specs, and scaling without bloat. We dig into procurement, margins, architect fit, permitting, and the upstream moves that erase change orders. https://www.jdbatx.com Video Notes: 0:00 Cold open — curiosity as the builder's edge 1:01 Gabe's backg…

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The Final Proof (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 10) 10:16

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The governor insists on the legal formalities for confirming Faria’s death, and the doctor orders the irons to be heated. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, Dantès listens in horror as the smell of burning flesh fills the air. The doctor declares the abbé dead beyond doubt, calling his obsession with the treasure “monomania,” even as others …

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Jocko Underground: Would You Have What it Takes to be in SOF? 8:37

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>Join Jocko Underground< How to Survive a Shaky Company Do You Have What It Takes for Special Forces? Drowning in Debt While Chasing a Dream Is Your Past Blocking Your Future in Law Enforcement? Escaping the Grip of a Toxic Relationship Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content…

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Ep 191 | The D.R.E.A.M. Framework | Direction, Risk, Empowerment, Action & the Mountain 14:12

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At a Max Effort event, I shared my heart on what it really takes to turn a dream into reality. Everyone has a dream — it’s unique to you, like your fingerprint — but most people never take the steps to make it happen. In this talk, I break down my “Dream Framework”: finding the right direction, embracing risk, empowering yourself and others, and mo…

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“Happy in His Folly” (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 9) 8:46

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From the hidden passage, Dantès overhears the turnkey’s crude jokes about Faria’s death — and the governor’s return with the doctor to confirm it. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, the physician examines the abbé’s body twice, declaring him dead, while Dantès listens in indignation at their casual words about the man he revered. ⸻ New to th…

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Alone with a Corpse (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 8) 7:14

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As dawn breaks, Dantès’ last doubts fade — Faria is dead. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, Edmond closes the secret passage just in time for the jailer’s arrival, then returns to overhear the discovery of the body. He listens to the shouts for help, the tramp of soldiers, the governor’s orders, and the mingled pity and cruel laughter of th…

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The Last Attempt (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 7) 8:32

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Dantès waits for the moment to give the restorative, counting twelve drops, then the rest of the phial when no change comes. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, a violent tremor shakes Faria’s body, but the spark of life fades. Edmond feels the heartbeat slow, then stop entirely, as the abbé’s eyes remain open in stillness. ⸻ New to the journ…

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Ep 190 | Refill Your Glass | Taking Control of Growth 3:13

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People waste so much time asking if the glass is half full or half empty. The truth? It doesn’t matter. The real question is — what are you going to do about it? In this episode, I break down why perception isn’t enough, why leaders focus on the faucet, and how taking full ownership of your life allows you to keep refilling your glass with discipli…

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Monte Cristo — Forget Not Monte Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 6) 8:32

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In the final moments of his life, Faria blesses Dantès and reaffirms the treasure’s reality, urging him to claim it if he ever escapes. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, a violent convulsion overtakes the abbé, his strength fades, and with his last breath he repeats the words that have bound their fates together: “Monte Cristo — forget not …

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The Last Chance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 5) 7:43

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Faria insists there is no hope, but Dantès refuses to give up. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, Edmond retrieves the remaining “magic draught” and begs for instructions. The abbé tells him to act quickly — administering twelve drops instead of ten, and, if needed, the rest — as the chill of death creeps through his body. ⸻ New to the journ…

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504: Congressman Wesley Hunt: Discipline, Leadership, and America’s Future 2:11:33

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>Join Jocko Underground< Congressman and former Army Apache pilot Wesley Hunt, who shares his journey from West Point and combat deployments to the halls of Congress. He reflects on his family’s history from slavery to public service, the lessons of struggle and resilience, and the values of faith, family, and country. Hunt and Jocko discuss leader…

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