Best Concise Software Podcasts (2025)

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Pipes, Thorium, Excel, ATM Hillbilly Cannibal Attack, Lambdas, AIs, Aaran Leyland - SWN #499 35:55

1h ago35:55

35:55

Pipes, Thorium, Excel, Weird Ports, ATM Hillbilly Cannibal Attack, Lambdas, National Guard, AIs, Aaran Leyland, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-499

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Make Research Reusable: How to Build a User Research Repository 5:03

1d ago5:03

5:03

In our last few lessons, we’ve been building out the ecosystem that supports a scalable UX strategy. We’ve covered services, tools, design systems, and even preferred suppliers. But there’s one more piece of infrastructure that can have a surprisingly big impact; your user research repository. If you want to empower others to take on UX work withou…

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Popup Porn, LoveSense, Tea, Fire Ant, Scatterede Spider, AI Pricing, Josh Marpet... - SWN #498 31:06

3d ago31:06

31:06

Popup Porn, LoveSense, Tea, Fire Ant, Scatterede Spider, AI Pricing, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-498

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AI's Pivotal Week: A Deep Dive 42:43

3d ago42:43

42:43

Welcome to "AI's Pivotal Week: A Deep Dive", your essential guide to understanding the fundamental shifts in artificial intelligence. This podcast unpacks the intense and consequential developments that occurred between July 20th to 24th, 2025. Our mission is to cut through the noise, headlines, and hype to provide you with a clear, impactful, and …

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Mushrooms and Kundalini Yoga Built a Million-Dollar Brand with Tanya Papanikalov 1:08:48

3d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Tanya Papanikalov, founder of Rainbo, a leading functional mushroom brand. Tanya shares her fascinating journey from holistic nutritionist to successful entrepreneur, detailing how her personal healing experiences led her to create Rainbo. The conversation delves deep into th…

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Total Recall, Steam, Storm-2063, Unmarker, Altair, Josh Marpet, and More... - SWN #497 33:07

7d ago33:07

33:07

Total Recall, Steam, Storm-2063, Unmarker, Altair, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-497

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Take the Pressure Off: Build a UX Supplier List 3:58

8d ago3:58

3:58

You can give people all the resources and training in the world. You can even get them fired up about UX. But let’s be real; there will always be times when they simply don’t have the time, energy, or skills to do the work themselves. In the past, they’d come to you. And you’d do it for them. But we’re trying to get you out of that cycle. If you're…

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Donatello, SharePoint, CrushFTP, WordPress, Replit, AllaKore, Rob Allen, and more... - Rob Allen - SWN #496 41:57

10d ago41:57

41:57

Donatello, SharePoint, CrushFTP, WordPress, Replit, AllaKore, Rob Allen, and more on the Security Weekly News. Segment Resources: https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/matanbuchus-loader-ransomware-infections This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! Visit https://ww…

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How This CEO Built a Movement, Not Just a Company with Nick Mehta 47:58

12d ago47:58

47:58

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Nick Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Gainsight, to explore the journey of building a category-defining company. Mehta shares how Gainsight played a pivotal role in creating the customer success profession and job category, transforming how businesses approach customer…

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Existential Dread, MCP, Cloudflare, ESXI, QR Codes, Salt Typhoon, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #495 33:42

14d ago33:42

33:42

Existential Dread and Seawater, MCP, Cloudflare, ESxi, QR Codes, Salt Typhoon, Aaran Leyland, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-495

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Equip Others with the Right UX Tools 5:22

16d ago5:22

5:22

By now, we've talked a lot about moving from being an implementer to someone who empowers others. You've started offering supportive services and built out a design system to help teams move faster. But if we're serious about scaling UX across an organization, we need to go even further. We need to make sure people have access to the right tools. B…

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AI meltdowns, Gigabyte, NCSC, Rowhammer, Gravity Form, Grok, AsyncRat, Josh Marpet... - SWN #494 30:02

17d ago30:02

30:02

AI meltdowns, Gigabyte, NCSC, Rowhammer, Gravity Form, Grok, AsyncRat, Josh Marpet and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-494

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From Burnout to 6-Pack: The 2 Rules and 4 KPIs That Transform Busy CEOs with Greg Newlands 56:50

19d ago56:50

56:50

Mark MacLeod sits down with fitness coach Greg Newlands to explore the critical importance of health and wellness for high-performing entrepreneurs. As a coach to successful business leaders, Greg shares his expertise on how CEOs can optimize their physical and mental performance through strategic fitness and nutrition practices. The conversation d…

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AI: The Week Everything Changed 51:39

20d ago51:39

51:39

Join us for a deep dive into a truly seismic shift in AI, marking the week between July 6th and 11th, 2025. This period felt like a turning point, witnessing a whirlwind of seemingly disparate developments that converged to highlight both incredible leaps in AI capabilities and profound ethical challenges. We are at an inflection point where theore…

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Tapjacking, ZuChe, PerfektBlue, McHacking, OT in the IT, Add Ons, Josh Marpet... - SWN #493 33:42

21d ago33:42

33:42

Tapjacking, ZuChe, PerfektBlue, McHacking, OT in the IT, Add Ons, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-493

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Why a Design System Is Your UX Superpower 3:55

23d ago3:55

3:55

In the last lesson, I talked about the four types of UX resources that can help you scale your influence across the organization. This time, we're going to zero in on one of the most powerful tools at your disposal: the design system. If you want to move from being an implementer to a UX leader, someone who empowers others to create better experien…

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Spying on your kids, Bank Robberies, Qantas, LOTL, sudo, Hunters, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #492 33:26

24d ago33:26

33:26

Spying on your kids, Bank Robberies, Qantas, LOTL, sudo, Hunters, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-492

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Breaking Gender Barriers in Tech: Alina Vandenberghe's Inspiring Story with Alina Vandenberghe 51:10

26d ago51:10

51:10

Mark MacLeod's Startup CEO Show brings us an enlightening conversation with Alina Vandenberghe, the dynamic co-founder and co-CEO of Chili Piper. This episode offers a deep dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of co-leading a company with your spouse, as Alina candidly discusses her partnership with her husband and co-CEO. The discussi…

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The Great AI Reset: What June 2025's Explosive Week Means for You 55:36

27d ago55:36

55:36

This podcast episode unpacks the absolute whirlwind of AI news from the pivotal week of June 30th to July 4th, 2025. It was a period where the ground underneath the entire tech world didn't just shift, it shook, ushering in a complete reorganization of the industry around Artificial Intelligence capabilities. This wasn't just incremental progress; …

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North Korea, ransomware, social engineering, AI, Apple, Drugs & Iran - SWN #491 28:50

28d ago28:50

28:50

North Korea, ransomware, social engineering, AI, Apple, Drugs & Iran on this edition of the Security Weekly News! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-491

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The 4 UX Resources Every Organization Needs 3:22

30d ago3:22

3:22

So far in this series, we've been shifting your role from implementer to advisor. You've worked hard to win trust, define a strategy, and begin shaping the way your organization approaches user experience. But, just because people agree with your strategy doesn't mean they're ready to run with it. Most stakeholders are busy. Many aren't confident d…

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Sony, Scattered Spider, Hikvision, Cybercrime, Iran, BSODs, Cloudflare, Josh Marpet.. - SWN #490 31:11

1M ago31:11

31:11

Sony, Scattered Spider, Hikvision, Cybercrime, Iran, BSODs, Cloudflare, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-490

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Revolutionizing Pet Care: Inside Vetster's Telemedicine Success Story 43:19

1M ago43:19

43:19

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Mark Bordo, co-founder and CEO of Vetster, to explore the world of pet telemedicine and marketplace businesses. Bordo shares the origin story of Vetster, born from a personal need and launched just before the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses how the company quickly scaled across No…

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The AI Week That Changed Everything: A Deep Dive into the Revolution 36:27

1M ago36:27

36:27

Welcome to The AI Week That Changed Everything, your express lane to truly understanding the seismic shifts unfolding in artificial intelligence2. Each episode, we cut through the noise to bring you the most important insights from the fast-moving AI world, focusing on developments that profoundly impact everyday life and industries1.... We explore…

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Broadcom, Direct Send, N0auth, UNFI, Cisco, Oneclik, Russ Beauchemin, and more... - SWN #489 31:28

1M ago31:28

31:28

Broadcom is coming for you, Direct Send, N0auth, UNFI, Cisco, Oneclik, Russ Beauchemin, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-489

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Services That Expand Your Impact 4:00

1M ago4:00

4:00

In the last email, I talked about shifting your role from implementer to advisor. I know that can feel uncomfortable, maybe even a bit risky. Letting go of direct control means trusting others to do UX work, and let's be honest, at first they probably won't do it as well as you would. But, they don't have to be perfect. What matters is that they st…

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The Rise of Malware: Salt Typhoon and Spark Kitty - SWN #488 35:37

1M ago35:37

35:37

In this episode of Security Weekly News, Doug White discusses various cybersecurity threats, including the Salt Typhoon and Spark Kitty malware, the implications of Microsoft's decision to drop support for old hardware drivers, and the potential increase in cyber threats from Iran. The conversation also covers the alarming 16 billion password leak …

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Honest Feedback and Hard Truths: Developing Startup Leaders 55:17

1M ago55:17

55:17

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Christine Song, a multi-time Chief People Officer with extensive experience in both established corporations and high-growth startups. They dive deep into the critical role of people and HR in scaling successful companies. Christine shares her journey from corporate HR to becoming…

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Donut Holes, clickfix, rapperbots, bad devs, war, Doug Rants about Backups, and More. - SWN #487 33:37

1M ago33:37

33:37

Donut Holes, clickfix, rapperbots, bad devs, war, Doug Rants about Backups, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-487

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The Week AI Changed Everything: June 2025 Milestones 30:52

1M ago30:52

30:52

Have you ever felt like you were living through a week where the future, the actual future, just crashed into the present?1 For anyone watching the world of artificial intelligence, June 15th to 20th, 2025, was exactly that kind of week1. This podcast deep dives into that incredible, almost dizzying speed of advancement in AI, particularly focusing…

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AI Zombie Lawyer, Scattered Spider, ASUS, Mainframes, GrayAlpha, Backups, Josh Marpet - SWN #486 36:26

2M ago36:26

36:26

AI Zombie Lawyers, Scattered Spider, ASUS, Mainframes, GrayAlpha, Backups, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-486

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From Startup to IPO: Lessons from Q4 Inc's 18-Year Journey 54:57

2M ago54:57

54:57

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Darrell Heaps, co-founder and CEO of Q4 Inc., to explore the fascinating 18-year journey of building a successful investor relations platform. Heaps shares his experiences navigating different stages of growth, from bootstrapping to venture funding, going public, a…

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AI Rewired: The Week That Shifted Everything (June 8-13, 2025) 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

This podcast episode offers a deep dive into "Top AI News from June 8th-13th, 2025: The Week That Changed Everything," a period described as one of the most pivotal weeks in AI history12. Join us as we unpack the surprising moves made by major tech giants that are reshaping the landscape of artificial intelligence forever2. In this episode, we will…

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$200,000 Zoom Call, Microsoft, Zero-Click, China & HD With $649 million of Bitcoin - SWN #485 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

This week we have, $200,000 Zoom Call, Microsoft Teams, INTERPOL, Zero-Click, Junk Food, China & Hard Drive With $649 million of Bitcoin. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-485

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Overcoming Objections and Gaining Support for Your UX Strategy 5:29

2M ago5:29

5:29

In the last email, I talked about presenting your UX vision to stakeholders and leadership. We looked at how to focus on the value you offer and how to tailor that message to your audience's specific needs. But, successfully driving through your strategy involves more than just a well-crafted presentation. It also needs a strategic approach when yo…

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Vixen Panda, NPM, Roundcube, IoT, 4Chan, Josh Marpet, and more... - SWN #484 32:23

2M ago32:23

32:23

Vixen Panda, NPM, Roundcube, IoT, 4Chan, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-484

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AI's Impact on Specialists: Why Generalists Will Thrive 38:33

2M ago38:33

38:33

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Casey Woo, founder of Operators Guild and Fog Ventures, to explore the evolving landscape of executive roles in the tech industry. Woo, a former military officer and six-time CFO, shares his unique perspective on how AI is reshaping the business world and creating new opportu…

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The Week That Changed Everything: June 1st-6th AI Unpacked 14:53

2M ago14:53

14:53

Join us as we dive into the incredible pace of AI development from June 1st through 6th, 2025, a period described as feeling like watching a decade of progress compressed into a single week12. This episode breaks down the key events and their significant implications for all of us3. We explore the legal earthquake involving OpenAI, facing a court o…

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Elsa, Redline, ChaosRat, iMessage, Bladed Feline , Aaran Leyland, and More... - SWN #483 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

Elsa, Redline, ChaosRat, iMessage, Bladed Feline , Aaran Leyland, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-483

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Selling Your UX Vision: Make People Care 4:50

2M ago4:50

4:50

In the last email, we talked about sketching out your UX strategy. Not a polished final document, but a draft that clarifies your direction and invites collaboration. But that strategy is only useful if people buy into it. And that means you now need to switch hats: from strategist to storyteller. That's what this week is all about: how to present …

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Bovril, Deranged, Crocodilus, Cartier, Jinx, Conti, Scattered Spider, Josh Marpet... - SWN #482 37:10

2M ago37:10

37:10

Bovril, Deranged Hookworm, Crocodilus, Cartier, Jinx, Conti, Scattered Spider, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-482

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Venture Capital Pitfalls: Insights from Rand Fishkin 52:13

2M ago52:13

52:13

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Rand Fishkin, co-founder and CEO of SparkToro, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, venture capital, and building successful businesses. Rand, best known for founding Moz and his influential role in the SEO industry, shares invaluable insights from hi…

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Edge, Safari, CISO Pay and Loathing, Fake AI, ASUS, OneDrive, Manus, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #481 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

Edge, Safari, CISO Pay and Loathing, Fake AI, ASUS, OneDrive, Manus, Aaran Leyland, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-481

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Top Developments from May 25-30, 2025 – Investments, Agents, and Emergent Risks 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

Step into the pivotal week of May 25-30, 2025, a period where AI truly shifted from experimental technology to critical infrastructure12. This episode unpacks the most significant developments that are reshaping how we work, build, and think about artificial intelligence23. We'll dive into the dramatic financial sector transformations, including JP…

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Before You Present to Management, Draft Your Strategy 7:53

2M ago7:53

7:53

In the last lesson, I said we’d be talking next about how to present your ideas to management. But, jumping into that too soon could actually backfire. If you go to leadership now with nothing but frustrations and vague intentions, it’s likely to come across as a complaint. And that’s not what you’re aiming for. You're not there to moan about the s…

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AP Tests, Hyper-V, Notepad, Google, Nova Scotia, NHI, Bond, Josh Marpet, and more... - SWN #480 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

AP Tests, Hyper-V, Notepad, Google, Nova Scotia, NHI, Bond, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-480

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Building Relationships: The Key to Successful Company Acquisitions 52:41

2M ago52:41

52:41

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Eli Portnoy, a serial entrepreneur with two successful exits under his belt. Portnoy shares his journey from his first venture to his current role as co-founder and CEO of BackEngine, offering a masterclass in navigating acquisitions and building thriving startups.…

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Keyboards, 3am, TikTok, LummaC2, Cityworks, Honeypots, Fancy Bear, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #479 33:37

2M ago33:37

33:37

Keyboards, 3 am, TikTok, LummaC2, Cityworks, Honeypots, Fancy Bear, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-479

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Auditing Your UX Resources: Making the Most of What You Have 3:23

2M ago3:23

3:23

In previous lessons, we've discussed aligning your UX role with organizational goals and understanding your current position. Today, let’s explore the tangible resources you already have. Many UX leaders instinctively request more people, budget, or time. While there’s a place for such requests (which we'll cover later), effective UX leadership beg…

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WSL, Defendnot, Clippy, Crawlomatic, Take It Down, Pwn2Own, Aaran Leyland, and More.. - SWN #478 34:55

2M ago34:55

34:55

WSL, Defendnot, Clippy, Crawlomatic, Take It Down, Pwn2Own, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-478

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