Welcome to The FCA Locker Room—where purpose meets the playbook! Brought to you by the New York Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, this podcast dives deep into real conversations that empower coaches, athletes, and parents to lead boldly for Christ. Each episode tackles relevant topics like mentoring athletes, strengthening coach-parent relationships, and integrating faith into competition—giving you practical tools to glorify God and share the Gospel through sports. Whether yo ...
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Send us a text What happens when a coach becomes more than just a coach? After growing up without a father, Justin reflects on the powerful impact his coaches had on shaping his identity—not just as an athlete, but as a person. Now a coach himself, he explores what it means to guide others beyond the scoreboard, focusing on the whole person: body, …
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From the Locker Room to the Community: The Mission in Motion
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38:56Send us a text In this episode, host Vincenzo Pepe shares the heart and vision behind FCA. From personal stories to powerful ministry moments, this episode paints a picture of what God is doing through FCA—and how you can be a part of it. Whether you’re new to the ministry or already involved, this is a fresh reminder of why FCA exists and where it…
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Spiritual Leadership in Sports: Coaching Through Faith
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33:14Send us a text Have you ever found yourself as a coach wondering, “Is there more to this than just wins and losses? “If you’re a coach with a strong faith but aren’t sure how to let it guide you in your role, this episode of The Locker Room with Gregg Johns is for you.We’ll explore what it means to coach with genuine authenticity — where your faith…
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Teammates For Life: A Spouse's Perspective On Sports Ministry
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47:45Send us a text In this special episode, host Vincenzo Pepe sits down with a very special guest—his wife, Michelle Pepe. They talk about her athletic background, the coaches who shaped her, and what it was like growing up in sports. But the conversation quickly turns deeper as Michelle shares her honest perspective on the FCA ministry—from her first…
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AMIC Market update: ICMA Asset Management & Investors Council
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34:28Listen now to the podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others. Returning for this episode are industry experts, Bob Parker, former Chairman of…
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Professional Reminding: Coaching with a Purpose
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30:45Send us a text In this episode, Justin sits down with Coach Brandon Noble to explore the power of living a consistent life and how to navigate both the highs and lows that come our way. As a college baseball coach, Brandon brings valuable insight into managing challenges beyond our control. Together, they discuss the importance of keeping our focus…
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Facing Up: A Journey to Discover Authentic Faith
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29:18Send us a text In this episode, Justin chops it up with former college basketball player Andrew Johns—a gritty, undersized hooper who had to obsess over the fine details of the game, just to earn a shot at the next level. But along the way, Andrew beings to understand that there is something even bigger than basketball. What started as a grind for …
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Running with Purpose: Lee Rouson on Faith, Football, and Life Beyond the Game
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44:23Send us a text In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lee Rouson—former NFL running back, two-time Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants, and devoted follower of Christ. Lee shares how his faith was a cornerstone throughout his athletic journey, from his high school days in North Carolina, to his collegiate career at the University of C…
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: T+1: the impact on bond market trading
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8:14Andy Hill, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, considers the implications for bond markets of the recent wave of shortening of settlement cycles in securities markets, that began in the US and is now set to be copied in Europe and elsewhere.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: Foreword to the QR: Adapt and reset
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7:55Bryan Pascoe, Chief Executive of ICMA, reflects on the impact of the recent geopolitical activity upon the global capital markets.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: Debt relief under New York and English law
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7:38Leland Goss, Managing Director, General Counsel, ICMA, assesses the impact of potential moves, in New York and London, to enact legislation aimed at addressing perceived shortcomings within the existing sovereign debt restructuring framework.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: EU Savings and Investments Union Strategy: summary of key points
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14:06Natalie Westerbarkey, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, outlines how the fixed income market plays a key role in achieving EU investment needs by providing low-cost, simple solutions for retail investors’ wealth creation and alternative funding sources for corporations in addition to bank loans, resulting in the promotion of s…
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: Making European capital markets more competitive
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8:49Paul Richards considers the opportunities for making European capital markets more competitive.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: A time for change in the sustainable fund market
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7:50Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy Chief Executive, Head of Sustainable Finance, ICMA, and Özgür Altun, Associate Director, Sustainable Finance, ICMA, summarise the main points of their latest paper, published on 25 March 2025, which details reflections and recommendations for the sustainable fund market in a new regulatory environment.…
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: Artificial intelligence regulation in the bond market: finding the balance
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8:12Emma Thomas, Associate, FinTech and Digitalisation, ICMA, comments on the efforts by financial market regulators to adapt to growth in the usage of AI within Financial servicesBy ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: POATRS and the UK Listing Rules: ICMA response to the FCA
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3:14Ruari Ewing, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, comments on the response to the FCA's consultation paper that proposed changes to the public offers and admissions to trading regime (POATRS), the product governance regime and the UK Listing Rules.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: Impact of CJEU case on asymmetric jurisdiction clauses in bond documentation
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3:31Miriam Patterson, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, discusses the use of asymmetric jurisdiction clauses in the international debt capital markets following the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the Lastre SpA v. Agora SARL case.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: Final post-trade referral framework for bonds: ICMA letter to ESMA and the EC
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7:31Nina Suhaib-Wolf, Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, provides an update on ESMA's final post-trade referral for bonds and the ICMA letter to ESMA and the European Commission.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: Repo best practice
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8:55Alex Westphal, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, talks about ICMA's repo and collateral market work, focusing specifically on recent publications in this field, including the latest European Repo Market Survey and the ERCC's Guide to Best Practice in the European Repo Market.…
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing, Q2 2025: Leverage in NBFI: ICMA AMIC response to the FSB
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6:34Irene Rey, Associate Director, MPRP, ICMA, discusses AMIC's response to the Financial Stability Board’s consultation report on addressing financial stability risks arising from leverage in Non-Bank Financial Intermediation.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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Send us a text In this episode, Justin sits down with Ed Stratton, to talk about an exciting new area for FCA: Outdoors ministry. We look at how God has brought Ed into this position and how his passion for motorsports and the outdoors has led to a growing ministry opportunity here in the northeast. So for those of us who love hunting, fishing, kay…
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Bold & Unshaken: Living Out Your Faith in Public Schools
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44:18Send us a text In this episode, we dive into an important and often misunderstood topic—being a Christian coach in a public school setting. What are your rights when it comes to sharing your faith? How can you live out your beliefs while respecting school policies? Too often, Christian coaches and teachers feel uncertain or hesitant about discussin…
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Send us a text In this episode, Justin sits down with High School Senior and 2-time state champion Arlan Wright. Arlan is D1 track and field recruit who just helped lead his basketball team to an undefeated state championship. In this conversation we look at influences that impacted him, how hard work and communication are keys to success, and the …
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AMIC Market update: ICMA Asset Management & Investors Council
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38:27Listen now to the podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others. Returning for this episode are industry experts, Bob Parker, former Chairman of…
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Standing Firm: The Pressure to Fit In as a Christian Athlete
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50:53Send us a text As a Christian athlete, the pressure to fit in can be overwhelming—whether it’s in the locker room, on the field, or in social settings. In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Gettig, FCA Rochester Area Director, to discuss the challenges athletes face when trying to live out their faith in a culture that often pushes them to conf…
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Send us a text In this episode, Justin sits down with Jesse Tanner from Rochester, NY FCA. We cover how to build connections, the keys to being genuine, and how to connect authentically. We discuss how to lead through weakness and vulnerability and the lessons learned by the Grace that God extends to us.…
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FCA In The Northeast: Past, Present, & Future
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36:45Send us a text The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is making an impact in the Northeast—but how did it start, where is it now, and where is it headed? In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Bliss, Regional Vice President of the Northeast Region for FCA, to explore the growth and challenges of ministry in this region. Nathan shares his journey wi…
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AMIC Market update: ICMA Asset Management & Investors Council
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Beyond the Whistle: Finding Balance & Priorities as a Coach
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42:49Send us a text Coaching is more than just X’s and O’s—it’s a calling. But too often, coaches find themselves consumed by the pressure to win, the expectations of others, and the demands of the job, leaving little room for faith, family, and personal well-being. In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, we sit down with Nick Diluggo, FCA Eastern Conne…
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Balancing Sports & Faith as a College Athlete
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28:57Send us a text In this episode, Justin chats with Thomas McConnelee, a nationally ranked thrower on the Roberts Wesleyan Track and Field team. As an elite athlete who is continuing to excel in his sport, he is more concerned with living out his faith. We cover the loneliness of following Jesus at times, how to make your relationship with Jesus pers…
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College Sports Revival: The Rise of Outspoken Christian College Athletes
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43:02Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful movement happening in college athletics—more and more athletes are boldly sharing their faith for all to see. From post-game press conferences to faith-based apparel, these athletes aren’t shying away from giving glory to God. Joined by Ed Trask, FCA Southern New England Director, we disc…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Locker Room, Justin sits down with Greg Skolaski out of FCA Rochester. Growing up in the church culture Greg shares his journey of dealing with legalism, consequences to actions, and experiencing true freedom in Christ. As an Area Representative focusing on Action Sports, Greg shares his journey of leadership d…
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Empowering Female Coaches & Athletes Through FCA BRAVE
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37:28Send us a text In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, we sit down with Amber Johns, the FCA New York State Director and founder of FCA BRAVE, a ministry dedicated to equipping and empowering female coaches and athletes to boldly live out their faith. Amber shares the heart behind BRAVE, the impact it’s having on women in sports, and why this movem…
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Send us a text In this episode, Justin sits down with high school coach, Gregg Johns to talk about how his coaching strategy has changed over his 28-year coaching career, especially in the last few years as he has begun to walk out his faith in front of his teams in a very real way. We discuss the role of mentors in our lives, how culture impacts c…
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: Reflections on 10 years of the ICMA Women’s Network
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14:06ICMA's CEO, Bryan Pascoe and Katie Kelly, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, talk about the ICMA Women's Network, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2025.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: Fixed income ETFs: growth, innovation, and impact on bond markets
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13:44Natalie Westerbarkey, Managing Director, Co-Head of Market Practice & Regulatory Policy, ICMA, explores the growth, innovation, and impact on bond markets of fixed income ETFs.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: The functioning of the EU securitisation framework
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7:06Nicolette Moser, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, provides an update on ICMA's response to the recent EU Commission's Targeted Consultation on the functioning of the EU Securitisation Framework.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: Assessing the adequacy of macroprudential policies for NBFI
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7:34Irene Rey, Associate Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, discusses the adequacy of macroprudential policies for NBFI.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: The push and pull for central clearing in the sovereign bond markets
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9:41Andy Hill, Managing Director, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, provides an report on the push and pull for central clearing in the sovereign bond markets.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: Rebuilding UK/EU relations in financial services outside the EU Single Market
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6:39Paul Richards, Senior Adviser, ICMA, considers the scope for the UK to rebuild relations with the EU in financial services, while remaining outside the EU Single Market.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: UK prospectus regime
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6:23Miriam Patterson, Senior Director, ICMA, discusses ICMA’s response to the UK Financial Conduct Authority's consultation on the new UK prospectus regime.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: EU Listing Act: ESMA Prospectus Regulation proposals
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4:34Ruari Ewing, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, gives an update on the EU Listing Act: ESMA Prospectus Regulation proposals.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: The role of commercial paper in the sustainable finance market
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4:35Katie Kelly, Senior Director, ICMA, discusses the role of commercial paper in the sustainable finance market.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: T+1 in the EU and UK, including future EU governance
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7:22ICMA’s Alex Westphal, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, talks about the latest discussions and developments around Europe's planned transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: Bond market transparency and consolidated tapes in the EU and UK
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7:00Nina Suhaib-Wolf, Director, ICMA, presents the latest updates on the EU and UK frameworks for bond market transparency and consolidated tapes.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: ESMA clarifications on ESG-related fund naming guidelines
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5:05Ozgur Altun, Associate Director, Sustainable Finance, provides an overview of the ESMA’s Guidelines on ESG-related fund names.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: Looking forward: ICMA’s strategic priorities for FinTech and digitalisation in 2025
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3:03Georgina Jarratt, Managing Director, ICMA, updates on ICMA's strategic priorities for FinTech and digitalisation in 2025.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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ICMA Quarterly Briefing Q1 2025: MAS Guardian Fixed Income Framework
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5:51Gabriel Callsen, Senior Director, FinTech and Digitalisation, ICMA talks about the MAS Guardian Fixed Income Framework.By ICMA (International Capital Market)
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Discipleship Strategy | Engage, Equip, Empower
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38:44Send us a text In this episode Vincenzo sits down with Margaux Poplaski, FCA's Northeast Regional Director of Ministry Advancement, to discuss all things discipleship. They dive deep into the FCA strategy of "Engage, Equip, Empower" (E3) and how this process can allow us to become a disciple who makes disciples. The two discuss some of the fears or…
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AMIC Market update: ICMA Asset Management & Investors Council
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