Best Chris Bragg Podcasts (2025)

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O’Brien on Liberal ‘soul-searching’ amid nuclear and net-zero policy review 21:57

19h ago21:57

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After a bruising election loss, the Coalition is at a crossroads. Can it reinvent itself as a credible alternative to Labor, or will internal divisions over nuclear energy, net zero and the Liberal party’s identity doom it to another term in opposition? Guardian Australia chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, speaks with the deputy opposition…

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USAF Maj. Dr. Steve Ramos: 2,000 Jumps, 28 Years & Healing Veterans 59:15

2d ago59:15

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USAF Major (Ret.) Dr. Steven Ramos joins Rich LaMonica to share how his 28-year Air Force career—from U-2 pressure suit tech to elite jumpmaster & combat therapist—led to a new mission: saving veteran lives through mental health advocacy.Growing up in the Bronx, Steve dodged street violence and drugs by enlisting in 1993 as an E-1. His path led him…

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🔥 The ToosDay Crue Welcomes Hypnotist & Mental Performance Expert Ryan Christensen! 🔥 55:59

3d ago55:59

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🎙️ Stephen and Jake sit down with Ryan Christensen—a man who has mastered the power of the mind.🧠 What if your biggest roadblocks are all in your head? Ryan, a seasoned hypnotist, author, and former counterterrorism and counter-proliferation expert, helps people break through their mental barriers to unlock peak performance, emotional resilience, a…

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Episode 53 - Joel Hawksley 54:19

4d ago54:19

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When does a framework reach maturity? For Joel Hawksley, lead maintainer of GitHub's ViewComponent framework, the answer comes with the upcoming fourth major release – a milestone that marks not just new features, but a transition to long-term support mode. Joel takes us behind the scenes of his seven-year journey at GitHub, where an idea sketched …

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#235 Outliers: Jimmy Pattison — Building a $16B Empire Without Connections, Capital, or Credentials 1:13:12

5d ago1:13:12

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At 96 years old, Jimmy Pattison still runs his $16 billion empire personally. He’s built it over 63 years without outside capital or a college degree. He owns 100% of car dealerships, billboards, radio stations—even Ripley’s Believe It or Not—with a philosophy of: "No partners, no shareholders, no relatives." This episode reveals the principles beh…

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🔥 The MisFitNation Welcomes USMC Veteran Zach Tidwell! 🔥 52:29

5d ago52:29

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🎙️ Join Rich LaMonica as he sits down with Marine Corps Veteran Zach Tidwell—a man who refuses to be defined by adversity.💥 After surviving a suicide attempt that took his sight and hearing in one ear, Zach rebuilt his life on his terms. Now, he’s:✅ An award-winning self-taught software developer making the digital world more accessible.✅ A competi…

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Sean Jordan, Monica Nevi and Geoff Tate guest 1:12:56

6d ago1:12:56

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Live from the Tacoma Comedy Club in Tacoma, Doug welcomes Sean Jordan, Monica Nevi and Geoff Tate to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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E205: Tony Cummings on soul music + The Sound of Philadelphia 1:22:54

9d ago1:22:54

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In this episode we welcome the great soul scribe Tony Cummings to Hammersmith to discuss the subject of his classic 1975 book The Sound of Philadelphia. Tony travelled all the way down from his adopted Stoke-on-Trent to answer our questions about his earliest musical passions in his native Plymouth and the launch of his pioneering '60s fanzines Sou…

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Greens leader Larissa Waters on holding the Labor government to account — Australian Politics podcast 22:39

9d ago22:39

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The new leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Larissa Waters from Queensland talks about her vision for the party, the challenges of a shifting political landscape, and why she believes this is a moment for bold reforms Labor must rewrite current environment laws which ‘facilitate development’, says Larissa Waters…

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Special Ops Veteran Joshua Daniel on Purpose, Mindset & Bold Living 54:15

9d ago54:15

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In this electrifying episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Joshua Daniel, a retired Master Sergeant with over 20 years of service in U.S. Special Operations. From the elite ranks of the 75th Ranger Regiment and Special Forces, Joshua transitioned from warfighter to purpose-driven leader. He’s the Founder of Counter Culture Soluti…

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🔥 Shaking the Hand That Feeds You – AJ Richards on Fixing America’s Food System 🔥 1:01:18

10d ago1:01:18

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The MisFitNation with Rich LaMonica welcomes Combat Veteran AJ Richards, a former CrossFit gym owner, sixth-generation rancher, and food sovereignty advocate on a mission to decentralize the American food supply chain.AJ’s journey began when the 2020 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of our food system. What started as selling his family's beef …

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#234 Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top of PepsiCo—and the Cost of Getting There 1:36:38

12d ago1:36:38

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On her first day as CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi fired her general counsel. Then rehired him before dinner. It wasn’t a stunt. It was a signal. She ran a $200 billion empire the same way she ran her life: with surgical precision, uncompromising standards, and an allergy to corporate theater. But here's what separates this conversation from every oth…

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🔥 The MisFitNation Presents: Chris Hood - Transforming Customer Experience & Digital Strategy! 🔥 55:30

12d ago55:30

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Join Rich LaMonica as he welcomes Chris Hood, an influential speaker, strategist, and author who has reshaped the way companies approach Customer Experience (CX) and Digital Transformation. With over 35 years of experience, Chris has earned recognition as one of the Top 30 Customer Experience Gurus by Global Gurus for two consecutive years. In this…

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Brian Crano, Samm Levine and Joseph Rodriguez guest 57:37

13d ago57:37

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Doug welcomes Brian Crano, Samm Levine and Joseph Rodriguez to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Surviving the Devil’s Playground: Andrew Bragg’s Story of Combat and Brotherhood 1:02:44

13d ago1:02:44

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Join host Rich LaMonica on this powerful episode of The MisFitNation as he welcomes U.S. Army Veteran and author Andrew Bragg, who shares the raw and unfiltered story behind his gripping memoir, The Devil’s Playground. Bragg recounts his deployments to Afghanistan with the 173rd and 82nd Airborne Divisions—facing brutal combat in the Arghandab Vall…

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Coalition frontbencher Julian Leeser on why a closer alliance with the US is necessary 22:36

16d ago22:36

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In a year shaped by rising global tensions and growing concerns over social cohesion at home, the shadow attorney general, Julian Leeser, presents his views on Australia’s place in the worldBy The Guardian

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From Vietnam to MTV: Douglas Greenlaw's Journey of Grit and Glory 57:59

17d ago57:59

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Join hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica on The ToosDay Crue as they welcome Douglas Greenlaw, a man whose life story reads like an action-packed novel. From the jungles of Vietnam to the executive suites of MTV Networks, Douglas’s journey is filled with grit, resilience, and unmatched determination. As a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran with a…

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Episode 52 - Vladimir Dementyev 1:05:55

19d ago1:05:55

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What happens when you put Rails in a browser? Vladimir Dementyev (Vova) is pushing WebAssembly to its limits by creating an interactive Rails playground that runs entirely client-side. This groundbreaking project aims to eliminate the frustrating installation barriers that often discourage newcomers from trying Ruby on Rails. "I asked myself the qu…

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#233 Outliers: Anna Wintour – Vogue 1:12:06

19d ago1:12:06

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The job was editor-in-chief. The goal was to become the platform. And she did. Once she made it to the top, she didn’t just edit Vogue. She reinvented the power structures beneath it. This episode unpacks how a British girl who couldn’t type built the most bulletproof career in media, survived five decades of disruption, and made herself indispensa…

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The MisFitNation with Rich LaMonica: Douglas Katz & The NULU Revolution 52:41

19d ago52:41

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Get ready for an inspiring episode of The MisFitNation as host Rich LaMonica welcomes Douglas Katz, a West Point graduate, disabled Army veteran, and innovative entrepreneur making waves in the world of adaptive technology. From serving his country to launching NULU, an adaptive knife designed for individuals with upper extremity impairments, Dougl…

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E204: Chris Bohn in Europe + Sly Stone & Brian Wilson R.I.P. 1:37:40

20d ago1:37:40

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For this episode we're joined in our Hammersmith lair by the highly respected Chris Bohn, known better these days by his alias Biba Kopf (cue a nod to Berlin Alexanderplatz author Alfred Döblin...) The veteran NME contributor and sometime editor-in-chief of The Wire talks about his long career as a Europhile connoisseur of extreme and out-there mus…

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Joe Kwaczala, Dan Sebree and Ellory Smith guest 57:19

20d ago57:19

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Doug welcomes Joe Kwaczala, Dan Sebree and Ellory Smith to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Senator Maria Kovacic on what the Coalition needs to move forward 23:35

23d ago23:35

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‘If we don’t listen it’s not going to get better for us – it will get worse,’ says the NSW Liberal moderate and newly appointed shadow assistant minister, joining Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy to discuss her party’s futureBy The Guardian

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🎙️ Discover the Healing Power of the Temple Massager with Joe Meisch 1:03:05

24d ago1:03:05

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Join Stephen and Jake on the next episode of The ToosDay Crue as they welcome US Army Veteran and Entrepreneur Joe Meisch, the brilliant mind behind the innovative Temple Massager—a groundbreaking, drug-free, non-invasive Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapy device that’s changing lives. After spending 14 years donating over 4,000 Templ…

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Jon Reid: From Fallujah to Redemption – A Marine’s Battle Back Home 1:00:50

25d ago1:00:50

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Stephen and Jake of The ToosDay Crue welcome USMC Veteran Jon Reid, a man whose journey from the battlefield to personal rock bottom—and back again—reveals the raw truth about life after war. From pushing into Baghdad and Fallujah with 3/4 Marines to facing personal demons after service, Jon shares an unfiltered look at combat, trauma, addiction, i…

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#232 Netflix Founder Reed Hastings on Scaling High-Trust Culture & Bold Judgment 1:12:25

26d ago1:12:25

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How do you build a high-performance culture without turning your company into the Hunger Games? Reed Hastings, co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, shares lessons from a career spent rewriting the rules—from severance as a management tool to “big-hearted champions who pick up the trash.” In this episode, he reveals how Netflix scaled trust, made b…

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🔥 From Soldier to Odin: Christopher Roper’s Epic Journey 1:05:14

26d ago1:05:14

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Get ready for an electrifying episode of The MisFitNation with host Rich LaMonica as we welcome US Army and Law Enforcement Veteran Christopher Roper, aka Valhalla Viking! A man of many titles—Army vet, former Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate, and co-creator and co-owner of the highly anticipated TV series Echoes of Asgard—Christopher has taken his…

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David Joseph Craig, Brian Crano and Amy Miller guest 58:40

27d ago58:40

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Doug welcomes David Joseph Craig, Brian Crano and Amy Miller to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Nicolette Boele on climate, business and making a difference 23:28

1M ago23:28

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Nicolette Boele was declared the winner in the Sydney seat of Bradfield this week, after a month of counting and recounting in her race against Liberal Gisele Kapterian. She is preparing to take her seat in parliament after a wafer-thin victory of just 26 votes. Boele speaks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about why Labor needs to stop…

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Whiskey, Resilience & Valor: USMC Vet Luis Martinez on MisFitNation 51:52

1M ago51:52

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On the next episode of The MisFitNation, we sit down with Luis A. Martinez Jr., a United States Marine Corps veteran, geospatial intelligence expert, and founder of the Whiskey Valor Foundation. Luis brings a powerful mix of service, scholarship, and purpose to everything he does. After five years as a 0261 Geospatial Intelligence Analyst in the US…

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From Combat to Community: US Army Veteran Joseph Fontenot’s Journey 54:40

1M ago54:40

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🎙️ On the next episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army Veteran Joseph “Fonty” Fontenot, a combat-tested leader, musician, and veteran advocate with an inspiring story of resilience and reinvention. Fonty served 20 years in the US Army, retiring as a First Sergeant after deployments to Abu Ghraib, Iraq, and the Arghandab Riv…

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Episode 51 - Chris Oliver 1:22:24

1M ago1:22:24

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The last RailsConf ever is coming to Philadelphia this summer, and co-chair Chris Oliver joins us to pull back the curtain on what's sure to be a historic gathering for the Rails community. Chris reveals how the programming committee curated an exceptional lineup from hundreds of submissions, balancing nostalgic looks at Rails' 18-year journey with…

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#231 Outliers: Harvey Firestone – Men and Rubber 1:24:47

1M ago1:24:47

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Harvey Firestone built one of America’s great industrial empires from scratch, transforming from a farm boy to Henry Ford’s key partner. This episode reveals timeless principles about building businesses through booms, busts, and technological disruptions. This episode is based on the biography Men and Rubber: The Story of Business. Check out The F…

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Unlocking Success: Dennis Henson’s Seven Secrets for a Winning Mindset 58:37

1M ago58:37

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On this episode of The ToosDay Crue, Stephen and Jake sit down with Dennis J. Henson, a seasoned entrepreneur, real estate investor, bestselling author, and transformative educator. With over five decades of experience, Dennis has not only built successful businesses but has also mentored thousands, helping them unlock their full potential through …

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E203: Jonathan Gould on Talking Heads + Otis Redding + Richard Manuel 1:34:40

1M ago1:34:40

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For this episode we're joined – all the way from Brooklyn – by acclaimed author and sometime drummer Jonathan Gould. The native New Yorker recalls his early musical epiphanies, his introduction to the drums and his studying under famed jazz drummer Alan Dawson in mid-'70s Boston. He also reminisces about his years in Woodstock, N.Y., and his associ…

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Amy Miller, Edith Salvatore and Johnny Taylor Jr. guest 17:36

1M ago17:36

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Doug laments a lost recording from Rooster T. Feathers in Sunnyvale, CA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Love, Loss & Resilience: Willow Clerici’s Journey of Advocacy Memorial Week Finale The MisFitNation 54:11

1M ago54:11

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As we close out Memorial Week, The MisFitNation proudly welcomes Willow Clerici—author of Special Forces: A Journey of Love, Resilience, and Advocacy.Willow brings over 20 years of experience as a coach, mentor, speaker, and advocate for personal growth and healing. In this powerful conversation, she shares her journey through love, loss, and resil…

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Remembering SSG Jonathon L. Martin | Devil X-Ray Brotherhood Reunion | Memorial Week Special 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

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In 2003, a Band of Devil Soldiers came together in Ramadi, Iraq, during the intense first phase of the Battle for Ramadi. Among them were SSG Jonathon L. Martin, MSG (Ret.) Bernie Summa, Natem Stonic, and our host, Rich LaMonica. Together, they forged a bond of brotherhood that time and distance could never erase.This Memorial Week episode of The M…

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Resilience & Legacy with 1SG (Ret.) Aaron Hudgins | The MisFitNation Show 58:45

1M ago58:45

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As Memorial Week continues, The MisFitNation Show welcomes a guest whose journey embodies strength, advocacy, and enduring service—U.S. Army First Sergeant (Ret.) Aaron Hudgins.With a distinguished 26-year career as a Sniper, Infantry Leader, Human Resources NCO, and Company First Sergeant, Aaron deployed to Bosnia and Iraq, supported natural disas…

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#230 Bill Belichick: 8x Super Bowl Champion on Winning, Leadership, and Discipline 1:15:23

1M ago1:15:23

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Eight Super Bowl rings. Six with the Patriots. And a mindset that goes far deeper than football. In this rare, wide-ranging conversation, Bill Belichick breaks down the invisible factors behind sustained excellence: discipline, preparation, and the mental edge that separates contenders from champions. He shares the surprising reason he kept Tom Bra…

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Service, Sacrifice, and a Soldier's Memory: MSG Kyle Shelton on CPT McMahon 57:22

1M ago57:22

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🪖 In this special Memorial Week episode, The MisFitNation welcomes MSG Kyle Shelton, a warrior and leader who has spent nearly two decades saving lives and defusing chaos as an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician.Kyle will share his experience, reflections, and most importantly—the memory of CPT Jason McMahon, who was killed in action…

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