Anjelah Johnson-Reyes starts each day with gratitude. When you remind yourself of what you’re grateful for and say it out loud, you’re not only speaking good into the world, but good into yourself. Each episode, Anjelah and her guest will recount the things that they are grateful for and dive deep into how those gratitudes affect their lives. We all have a lot to be grateful for, but there’s always that one thing that can set you off, make you mad, and give you a bad attitude. Or as Anjelah ...
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From Sleeping in Her Car to Owning Multiple Businesses with Katie Cazorla: Funjelah EP 43
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1:19:44On Funjelah this week, Anjelah hangs out with comedian and entrepreneur extraordinaire Katie Cazorla—owner of the Kookaburra Lounge. Katie gets real about the ups and downs of owning several businesses, like last-minute flakes. She shares how attitude is everything: you decide how you feel, and no one else. We also get the wild backstory: she moved…
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Listener Emails & The Holy Hot Dog: Funjelah EP 42
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1:21:09This week, Anjelah and Danielle dive into listener-submitted Maditudes & Gratitudes, where expired seasonings spark a heated debate (Danielle says never let go) and towing injustices demand rent refunds. They bond over the brilliance of the wheel—specifically, the cheese wheel. Gratitudes flow for wise friends, super-planner moms, and the ability t…
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No Gimmicks, No Trends - Just Stand Up with Ali Siddiq: Funjelah EP 41
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1:20:59Comedian Ali Siddiq joins the podcast fresh off dropping two new YouTube specials — My Two Sons and Rugged. He also executive produced Marcus D. Wiley's new special, Marriage is Major Surgery. Anjelah and Ali swap stories about catching fans trying to record their sets and what really goes into filming a comedy special — including having to reshoot…
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Beating Cancer and Booking Gigs with Abby Glover: Funjelah EP 40
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1:06:22This week on Funjelah, actress Abby Glover joins the show! She and Anjelah reconnect after meeting on a movie set, diving right into Maditudes - from inconsistent people and confused parents to aching knees and misplaced clothes on set. Abby shares her love for creativity, how she got discovered, and the crew debates something very serious: the imp…
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Siblings and Scams with Manny: Funjelah EP 39
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1:15:42Anjelah and Manny are celebrating 14 years of marriage! They talk about the time they got scammed on their first house, what it’s like being “older” parents, and whether Rosie might ever get a sibling. They also open up about being brave in parenting and how grateful they are for the life they get to give their daughter. Learn more about your ad ch…
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It’s the 1-Year Anniversary of Funjelah! Anjelah and Danielle get together to reflect on the past year and count down the podcast’s biggest hits. So snuggle up and get ready to revisit some truly viral moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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From Rejection to Emmy Nomination: Funjelah EP 37 w/ Pati Jinich
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1:25:33Pati Jinich is an award-winning chef, bestselling author, host of Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana, and our incredible guest on this week's episode of Funjelah! Once a policy writer for a think tank, Pati realized she could make a bigger impact through food. Her PBS show Pati's Mexican Table became her gateway, and she's been sharing the beauty of…
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Give Robert De Niro Cheese and You’ll Succeed: Funjelah EP 36 w/ Nick Varano
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1:22:19On this week's episode, Anjelah chats with her good friend Nick Varano - aka her Boston Godfather - aka the legend behind iconic restaurants like Strega. Nick’s built his whole empire on one simple idea: treat everyone like a celebrity. He shares how the Sopranos cast set the tone on opening night, but credits his amazing staff for making it the pl…
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This week on Funjelah, it’s all about moms. Anjelah and Danielle are celebrating Mother’s Day by sharing stories about their own moms, grandmas, and the incredible women in their lives who’ve felt like moms. From the qualities they admire to their favorite memories, they reflect on the joy, laughter, and even the bittersweet moments—especially the …
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This week on Funjelah, the team is recording from Jacksonville, FL—because tour life! And that just so happens to be the topic this week. Anjelah, Mal, and Danielle sit down to swap some of their wildest road stories, from stalker situations and tour bus living to total on-stage flops. Oh, and that one time there was a full-blown brawl in a comedy …
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Christina P is Grateful for Her Cat
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1:27:14This week on Funjelah, Anjelah chats with Christina P. about how her breast cancer diagnosis changed her outlook on life, family, and faith. Christina shared how getting a cat, starting a garden, and slowing down helped her heal and feel closer to God. She says her marriage is stronger than ever and she’s more grateful for her kids and the simple t…
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Christy Carlson Romano is Grateful for Skincare
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1:16:50Christy Carlson Romano joins Funjelah this week to talk skincare and survival. She shares her love for trying all things beauty and tells the unbelievable story of when she was shot in the face—including how she first told her kids she fell on a rock before the real story made national news. She and Anjelah bond over their husbands defending them i…
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Holly Holm is Grateful for Her Faith
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1:08:47On this episode of Funjelah, Anjelah chats with MMA fighter and boxing champ Holly Holm. Known as "The Preacher’s Daughter," Holly talks about growing up in a faithful, competitive family and staying grounded with the same coach and close, driven friends. She shares her gratitude for her career, family, and strong support system—and even teaches An…
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On this episode, Danielle and Anjelah dive into the real issues—like why Danielle hasn’t put Anjelah on her Instagram Close Friends, whether it's ever okay to wear open-toed shoes with gnarly toenails (spoiler: it’s not), and the hotly debated crime of mixing Nike and Adidas in one outfit. Plus, Danielle gets mad about having too many amazing singl…
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Lyndsay Rush is Grateful for Mouth Tape
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1:15:40On this episode of Funjelah, Lyndsay Rush—better known as Mary Oliver’s Drunk Cousin —reveals that all the greatest moments of her life started with an Instagram DM. She shares the journey behind her debut poetry book, A Bit Much, and her hilariously clever cottage cheese marketing campaign. Hot takes this week include car seat warmers being way to…
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Cortney LaCorte is Grateful for her Godmother
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1:13:23From cheese boards to social media stardom, Cortney LaCorte shares how a hosting lesson with her godmother at 15 years old shaped her future. Now known as the "Cheese Gal," she gives Anjelah three simple tips for effortless hosting—even when guests arrive unexpectedly! They bond over their favorite cheeses, childhood make-believe names, and the lit…
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Amanda Shaw is Grateful for New Orleans
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1:15:10Growing up in New Orleans, surrounded by music and festivals, Amanda Shaw fell in love with the fiddle after seeing a musician play violin on TV. She started performing traditional Cajun folk songs at Fais Do-Do’s and knew she was finding success when she appeared on the local morning news. Music has taken her through some wild experiences—includin…
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Tarryn Feldman is Grateful for Her Health
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1:20:24Anjelah is in the studio this week with celebrity makeup artist Tarryn Feldman. As Tarryn prepares to welcome her first child, they bond over everything from the give-and-take of relationships to the magic of dry brushing before a shower. And of course, no baby talk is complete without a deep dive into the irresistible scent of a newborn’s head. Yo…
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Aaron Weber is Grateful for His In-Laws
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1:19:01Aaron Weber is having a moment! So Anjelah was grateful he could stop by the Funjelah studio to tell us about how much he's ticked off about no one supporting him in his maditude over Nashville traffic. Fortunately his gratitudes about his in-laws and maturing as a sports fan seem to put him at ease. Tune in for another episode full of laughter, an…
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Fortune Feimster is Grateful for Her Home
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1:14:05Fortune and Anjelah, aka Text Besties, aka Texties - the only way to stay in touch when you're both touring comedians! Now they're in the Funjelah studio catching up things like going to the club when they'd rather be at a nice dinner, what it was like when Fortune worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and gratitude for a safe home, being alive, and f…
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Gianmarco Soresi is Grateful for Physical Fitness
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1:36:32Leading his own podcast, The Downside, through the lense of cynicism, Gianmarco Soresi is quite the opposite of Anjelah. But sticking to her belief that gratitude is the foundation of life, Gianmarco found some things to be grateful for afterall. Including his rent controlled New York City apartment and free upgrades on Delta. Watch and listen this…
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Anjelah and Manny are Grateful for Each Other
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1:48:16Is this a lovey dovey Valentine's Day episode or actual real life marriage counseling? Anjelah and Manny do a little bit of both and Danielle ends up being the therapist. Tune in for talkaments, trivia, and true love on this weeks special Valentine's episode of Funjelah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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LeeAnn Kreischer is Grateful She Can Climb a Tree
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1:23:50LeeAnn Kreischer was once a high school cheerleader who drove tow trucks for her dad's company. Now she's the woman behind her husband, Bert Kreischer, and his entire empire including all his podcasts, producing his specials, managing his tours and many other incredible things. Amongst being grateful for the ability to climb a tree at 54, she is al…
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20: Brandon Smith is Grateful for Staying Present
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1:19:35Brandon Smith and Anjelah go way back—they even co-hosted their own podcast, Nights at the Round Table, which you can still check out wherever you listen to podcasts. In this episode of Funjelah, they catch up and dive into their struggles with social media and how human interaction is constantly evolving. Brandon also shares how he stays present a…
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19: Karen Mills is Grateful to be a Cancer Survivor
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1:01:14Comedian and college basketball legend Karen Mills joins Anjelah in the studio today. Karen is the definition of resilience—she's overcome cancer, a totaled car, and even more cancer. She’s truly unstoppable. Hey Siri, play 'Survivor' by Destiny’s Child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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18: Dr. Molly Brinkmann is Grateful for Her Childhood
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1:35:20Dr. Molly Brinkmann was once Anjelah's stalker. Just kidding! But she was a fan turned friend. Anjelah moved to Nashville and asked on Instagram if anyone had a good vet in town, and Dr. Molly answered! In this episode, they talk about how their friendship blossomed, Dr. Molly's gratitude for her career as a vet, her childhood memories, and her chi…
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17: Amber Autry is Grateful for Her Inner Circle
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1:37:10Comedian Amber Autry has quickly become Anjelah's new BFF. No for real. She means it. Together they gab about what they've learned in therapy, their ways of tricking people into healing, and Anjelah even apologizes for being a bully in middle school. By the end, they might just help you find your own 'chug a mug moment' (™️, obviously). Learn more …
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16: Nate Bargatze is Grateful to be a Vessel
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1:46:56Happy New Year's Eve! Nate Bargatze is in the studio today chatting with Anjelah about their starts together in stand up comedy. They unpack their deeper purpose as comedians sharing how they ultimately do everything for their families. Anjelah also tries to offer Nate some advice on his secret eating habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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15: Manwell Reyes is Grateful for Christmas
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1:21:19Merry Christmas! It's the most wonderful time of the year. Anjelah would know, she's married to the biggest fan of Christmas in all the land, Manwell Reyes. Anjelah and Manny put on their best holiday outfits and gab about what Christmas means to them and how they plan to spend their holiday seasons as a new family of three. They also play a game o…
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We did a live show! Again! In this second bonus episode, Anjelah is on the stage at Zanie's in Nashville, TN with Brian Bates. With audience submissions of their own Maditude's and Gratitude's, Anjelah and Brian discuss one person's love of the birthing process and another's hatred of the way the management runs their post office. Anjelah and Brian…
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14: Shane Stevens is Grateful for his Record Deal!
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2:26:22Shane Stevens takes us to church in today's episode. Anjelah and Shane get into deep waters regarding faith and trusting God with your life fully. According to Shane you gotta "faith it till you make it." They talk about everything from beliving the lies that you aren't good enough to literal dreams coming true. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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13: MŌRIAH is Grateful for Future Solutions
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1:28:28Anjelah is joined by her good friend and singer/songwriter MŌRIAH in her Nashville studio today. Having just released a new single, MŌRIAH, shares with us the importance of having hope in solutions yet to come. They also discuss the value of setting boundaries within their marriages and how setting aside time to just be with their spouses is vital.…
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12: Ja-Kee' Sisneros is Grateful for Good Friends
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1:10:04Before there was Danielle, there was Ja-Kee'! Join Anjelah as she reconnects with her former road manager Ja-Kee' Sisneros. They collectively groan over people standing too close to you while waiting in a line and discuss the horrors or hormones. But there's always gratitude to be found amongst having a good group of girlfriends. Learn more about y…
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Happy Halloween! Anjelah and Danielle are back together to talk all things spooky. In this episode they share their mutual love for ghosts, the paranormal, and share some stories that may have you hiding under the blankets. There may also be some some frightening maditudes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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10: Carmela Wallace is Grateful for Life
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1:02:13On this week's episode, Anjelah talks to Carmela Wallace, founder of Live Free 999, a nonprofit organization in honor of her late son and rapper, Juice WRLD. The organization focuses on supporting programs that provide preventative measures and positive avenues to address mental health challenges and substance dependency. Anjelah and Danielle also …
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9: Mal Hall is Grateful for YouTube
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1:13:05In today’s episode, #AnjelahJohnson is joined by her longtime friend and opener, Mal Hall, to chat about their shared love of YouTube and his wife, Carleen. Mal shares insights on how to harness ChatGPT for positive use, gives a brief primer on the game of golf, and explains why embracing a bit of shame might make you a better human. (this summary …
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We did a live show! In this first bonus episode we are live at the Ice House in Pasadena, CA where Anjelah is joined by comedian Erik Rivera on stage to talk maditudes and gratitudes with the audience. We talk about everything from people taking calls in the bathroom to friends becoming like sisters to new exciting jobs to earwax and everything in …
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8: Joe Dombrowski is grateful for Chappell Roan
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1:25:17Joe Dombrowski, a teacher turned comedian, still can't escape his calling when he teaches Anjelah all about Chappell Roan and the many reasons the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders deserve raises. This heartfelt conversation also includes stories about how wonderful Joe's parents are and the joy of persuing your dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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7: Diana Maria Riva is Grateful for Blessings in Rejections
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1:16:31Anjelah and Diana Maria Riva have been friends for years and in this episode you can hear about all the love they have for each other. Life is full of no's and sometimes those rejections work out for the better in the end. They talk about what it means to be a Latina in the entertainment industry as well as the importance of being kind to yourself.…
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6: Gabe Gibbs is grateful for his Cool Wife
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1:08:46Today on the podcast, comedian Gabe Gibbs sits in with Anjelah to tell us about how cool his wife is, his pickleball gang, and how he thinks modern musicals should be sillier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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5: I'm Grateful for Family Reunions and Friends who Challenge Me
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1:09:10On this episode, Anjelah and Danielle are back together melting in the heat and just trying to eat the leftovers they've been thinking about all day. And if someone ever tells you they're Anjelah's cousin, they're probably right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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4: Camille Guaty is grateful for Egg Donors and Acting
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59:14Today on the podcast, Anjelah is joined by actress Camille Guaty who can been seen in the new film, Harold and the Purple Crayon, in theaters this August. They discuss working in the current climate of the entertainment industy and how that plays into their real life roles of mothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…
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3: Leo González is Grateful for a Working A/C
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59:05Reporting live from the Funjelah studios, Anjelah is sitting in with Leo González to discuss their dissapointment in news anchor acting. Other topics include gratitude for community, family, and working A/C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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2: I'm Grateful for Surviving My First Year of Motherhood
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55:44Can you believe Anjelah is a mother? Today on Funjelah, Anjelah talks about her first year of motherhood. What she loved and cherished, regrets, and when she almost got into a fight with a woman on a plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is thrilled to announce her new podcast, Funjelah! In each episode Anjelah will dive into her graditude and maditude of the week. Today Anjelah shares what this ritual of gratitde means to her and explains what it means to have a maditude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes - Teaser
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1:12Get ready for a "Funjelah", a brand new podcast hosted by Anjelah Johnson-Reyes. New Episodes Every Other Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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