Best Greg Kiper Podcasts (2025)

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The Pacers Force Game 7, Boban Marjanović, Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema, The Lakers Sold For 10 Billion + Fyre Fest Of The Week 2:23:24

1d ago2:23:24

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The Pacers force a Game 7 after an ass kicking in Game 6. TJ McConnell and Obi Toppin beat the Thunder themselves in the second quarter and we get 1 more game of basketball (00:00:00-00:16:37). We talk about the Lakers selling for 10 billion, Stanley Cup celebrations, Connor McDavid maybe leaving Edmonton and some College Baseball (00:16:37-00:46:5…

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Joon Lee Calculates the Cost of Being a Sports Fan 1:20:41

2d ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Episode 558 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with sports journalist, Joon Lee. Earlier this week, Lee wrote a story titled, '$4,785. That’s How Much It Costs to Be a Sports Fan Now," for the "New York Times." The piece detailed what it costs someone to be a sports fan in 2025, from the abundance of streaming services sports f…

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US Open Champ JJ Spaun, George Kittle, Panthers Win The Stanley Cup, Max vs Hank After Their 3 On 3 Game Plus Listener Submitted Pardon Your Takes 2:10:57

3d ago2:10:57

2:10:57

The Florida Panthers have won back to back Stanley Cups and we talk about Game 6 and an incredible performance by the Panthers to finish the series. Can McDavid win the big one? People are asking (00:00:0000:17:41). The Thunder are one win away from the NBA Title after Jalen Williams incredible performance and a question on whether TJ McConnell sho…

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Paul Bissonnette Talking SCF, Smylie Kaufman Live From Oakmant, US Open Recap, Thunder Even The Series + Who's Back Of The Week 2:33:50

5d ago2:33:50

2:33:50

Incredible sports weekend and we start with US Open and JJ Spaun winning after a rain delay at Oakmont. The course dominated and Rory is being salty again (00:00:00-00:18:48). We talk some NBA Finals, SGA's Game 4 fourth quarter plus Desmond Bane trade and Kevin Durant has announced his teams he wants to go to (00:18:48-00:38:13). We talk a little …

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Blake Griffin, Actor Owen Wilson, Oilers Back From Dead, Pacers Take Game 3 + Fyre Fest Of The Week 2:38:41

8d ago2:38:41

2:38:41

The Oilers are back from the dead after an unreal Game 4 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We try to get an answer from the Chiclets boys on whether Skinner will be back in this series and talk more playoff hockey (00:00:00-00:16:45). US Open has arrived and the course had a mixed day but Brooks may be back (00:16:45-00:25:24). The Pacers take Game 3 an…

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Mailbag: NBA Finals, Greg Olsen, John Cena's Heel Turn & More 1:06:48

9d ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Episode 557 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is an all-Mailbag edition followed by the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. Jimmy tackles listener-submitted questions regarding the NBA Finals ratings, the presentation of the NBA Finals by ESPN, the way the NBA drags out the NBA Finals schedule, NFL Network's lack of respect for "Good Morning Football,"…

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Tiger’s Tarik Skubal, World Chess Number 1 Magnus Carlsen, Panthers Dominate Game 3, Plus Guys On Chicks 2:37:25

11d ago2:37:25

2:37:25

Panthers dominate the Oilers in Game 3 and Edmonton is in must win territory (00:00:00-00:07:48). We get ready for NBA Finals Game 3 and talk other ball (00:07:48-00:20:18). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including the Wizards somehow being a part of the Finals and US Open course talk (00:20:18-00:47:06). Detroit Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal joins us in studio to…

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Ryan Whitney Talking Stanley Cup Final, Thunder Tie It Up 1-1, We Had The Match Of The Year In The French Open + Who's Back Of The Week 1:52:10

12d ago1:52:10

1:52:10

The Thunder tie it up 1-1 after whomping the Pacers and it feels like the series is back to lopsided unless the Pacers can find some more magic. the NBA listened to us and did something to make the Finals feel special even though it was a digital image (00:00:00-00:15:03). We talk Match of the Year in the French Open (00:15:03-00:26:37). James Dola…

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Indiana Pacers Take Game 1, Wright Thompson, Mike Florio Talking NFL, Aaron Rodgers Is A Steeler + Fyre Fest Of The Week 2:39:21

15d ago2:39:21

2:39:21

The Indiana Pacers did it again, stealing game 1 after being down all night. We talk about how incredible this run has been for the Pacers and the fact that the NBA has stripped all pomp and circumstance out of the NBA Finals (00:00:00-00:18:27). Back in studio we talk about Aaron Rodgers finally announcing hes a Steeler, the White Sox are out of h…

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ESPN NBA Analyst Richard Jefferson 1:29:02

16d ago1:29:02

1:29:02

Episode 556 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN lead NBA analyst Richard Jefferson. Jefferson talks about calling his first NBA Finals, how he's changed his style since becoming a lead analyst for NBC/ABC, whether the Pacers have a chance against the heavily favored Thunder, his vices, the LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith…

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Finals Preview, NBA With Ryen Russillo, SCF With Keith Yandle, Thibs Fired Plus Listener FAQ’s 2:34:02

18d ago2:34:02

2:34:02

The Knicks move on from Thibs and it may be Jay Wright time (00:00:00-00:15:43). We talk about our favorite bets for NBA Finals Game 1 (00:15:43-00:16:19). CJ Stroud isn’t throwing at OTA’s and we gauge the level of concern (00:16:19-00:23:18). Hot Seat Chill Throne including major drama in the Chess World and Max caught a hot dog (00:23:18-00:48:4…

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Alex Caruso From The OKC Thunder, Comedian Ray Romano, Indiana Pacers Are In The NBA Finals + National Sports Podcast News 2:20:05

19d ago2:20:05

2:20:05

The Indiana Pacers are on to the Final and we talk about their big win Saturday night, how they got here and where the Knicks go from here. Jerry O'Connell calls Hank randomly and its the death of the Bing Bong (00:00:00-00:41:55). National Sports podcast and Scottie Scheffler is unstoppable and we talk some baseball (00:41:55-00:51:09). Who's back…

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Greg Olsen, Zach LaVine, Knicks Stay Alive, Thunder Win The West Plus We Check In With Thundor and Thunder Princess + Fyre Fest 3:44:56

22d ago3:44:56

3:44:56

The Knicks have saved the season and we were saved from some crazy takes with no show on Wednesday (00:00:00-00:18:48). The Stanley Cup Final is set and it may be written in the stars for the Oilers to win it this team (00:18:48-00:30:05). Back in studio we talk about the Thunder winning the West, sad Minnesota sports (00:30:05-00:48:33), and we we…

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Andrew Marchand on ESPN DTC, Reggie Miller & More Sports Media News 1:27:01

23d ago1:27:01

1:27:01

Episode 555 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Athletic's Andrew Marchand about all the latest sports media news. Topics include: What does ESPN's direct-to-consumer product mean for ESPN+?; Who has done the better job hiring NBA talent for next season: NBC or Amazon?; Reggie Miller's work calling Knicks-Pacers; How wi…

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Brian Windhorst, All American Rejects Lead Singer Tyson Ritter, Knicks Save Their Season, Thunder 1 Game Away From Finals, Recapping The Sports Weekend + Jordon Of The Week 2:31:53

25d ago2:31:53

2:31:53

We're back after the long weekend and pumped to talk ball with the boys. The Knicks season was saved on Sunday night and KAT took over. John Halliburton is being allowed to attend games again (00:00:00-00:18:28). We talk some hockey and the Hurricanes have finally won an ECF game (00:18:28-00:25:27). We were live for end of Thunder/Wolves and it fe…

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Dwyane Wade In Studio, Pacers Insane Comeback At MSG, The Thunder Are A Wagon, Remembering Jim Irsay + Fyre Fest With Oldie 2:45:07

29d ago2:45:07

2:45:07

The thunder are awesome and SGA wins MVP and goes up 2-0 on the Wolves (00:00:00-00:15:32). The Pacers with an all time comeback in MSG as Nesmith goes God mode (00:15:32-00:35:05). We remember Jim Irsay after his passing Wednesday (00:35:05-00:41:25). We talk some hockey playoffs and the Tush Push survives another year (00:41:25-00:56:32). Dwyane …

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ESPN's Tony Reali 1:24:05

1M ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Episode 554 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN's Tony Reali. Reali talks about the end of "Around the Horn" after hosting the show for 23 years, the vagueness from ESPN about the show's cancellation despite strong ratings, his contract status with ESPN, whether he's had talks with ESPN about staying with the network a…

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NHL Playoffs With Paul Bissonnette, Chris Berman, Thunder Take Game 1, Jordon Is Engaged To Be Married, RG3 vs Ryan Clark + FAQ's 3:00:35

1M ago3:00:35

3:00:35

The Thunder take Game 1 and it was a tough watch with SGA fouls (00:00:00-00:15:15). Panthers are a wagon and Hank got duped bad by AI (00:15:15-00:27:25). Jordon claims to be engaged to be married to Bill Belichick and Hank is going to the wedding (00:27:25-00:37:59). Ryan Clark vs RG3 got very personal in a feud over a basketball foul (00:37:59-0…

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Smylie Kaufman Talking PGA Championship, Knicks Whomp The Celtics, Thunder To The WCF, Miami Marlins Kyle Stowers And Tyler Phillips In Studio And A Goodbye To Mr Bing Bong 3:10:29

1M ago3:10:29

3:10:29

We had a weekend full of sports and Hank is trying to avoid talking about Friday night and the Knicks whomping of the Celtics so we talk about everything else first. Thunder take down the Nuggets and grow up in front of our eyes (00:00:00-00:15:18). Scottie Scheffler dominates the PGA Championship and wins his third major (00:15:18-00:23:18). Maple…

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2X NBA Champ Mike Miller In Studio, Randy Moss, Nuggets Force A Game 7, Hank Saves The Celtics And Has A New Rival In Timothee Chalamet + NFL Schedule Release 2:48:35

1M ago2:48:35

2:48:35

The Caps are out of the playoffs and PFT was on the glass for Game 5 (00:00:00-00:14:50). Nuggets force a Game 7 and new story comes out on Caleb Williams being drafted by the Bears (00:14:50-00:33:19). Hank went to Boston for Game 5 to save the Celtics season and had a showdown with Timothee Chalamet (00:33:19-00:57:05). Warriors get bounced by th…

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ESPN Legend, Chris Berman 1:36:58

1M ago1:36:58

1:36:58

Episode 553 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN legend Chris Berman. Berman talks about signing a contract extension with ESPN that will keep him with the network until 2029–his 50th year at ESPN, working the Super Bowl on Valentine's Day in 2027 and the "Fastest 3 Minutes In Sports." Berman also discusses turning 70, …

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Keith Yandle Talking Hockey, Pablo Torre On Jordon Hudson And Bill Belichick, Jayson Tatum Tears His Achilles And Celtics Down 3-1, Mavs Win The Lottery + Guys On Chicks 3:16:22

1M ago3:16:22

3:16:22

The Pacers are in the Eastern Conference Finals and where do the Cavs go from here (00:00:00-00:10:28)? The Nuggets couldn't hit a shot in the 4th quarter and the Thunder take a huge Game 5 (00:10:28-00:19:23). We talk a little baseball and MJ going to NBC (00:19:23-00:26:03). We then go back in studio to talk about Celtics/Knicks, Jalen Brunson's …

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Rachel Nichols, Celtics Win Big, Pacers And Wolves Go Up, Derek Carr Retires, NHL Playoffs, Max Is Back And Jordon Of The Week 2:26:09

1M ago2:26:09

2:26:09

Max and the Celtics are back (00:00:00-00:21:02). We talk about the weekend in playoffs including the Warriors being a bummer without Steph, the Thunder and Nuggets playing horrendous basketball on Sunday, the Pacers blowout (00:21:02-00:43:52). We talk some hockey and PFT has a must win tag on Monday night and we had an insane buzzer beater in Edm…

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Gilbert Arenas, Knicks Up 2-0, Thunder And Wolves Tie The Series, The Pope Is American, Playoff Hockey And Fyre Fest With Some Bonus Mystery Guests 2:42:03

1M ago2:42:03

2:42:03

We start with Thursday night games and it turns out Steph Curry is very important to the Warriors as the Wolves tie the series(00:00:00-00:08:20). We talk playoff hockey and the Capitals catch phrase that has some people confused(00:08:20-00:20:24). The Pope is American and from Chicago and its another win for USA(00:20:24-00:24:45). George Pickens…

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"Roundball Rock" Composer John Tesh 1:22:20

1M ago1:22:20

1:22:20

Episode 552 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with the composer of NBC's NBA theme song, "Roundball Rock," John Tesh. Tesh talks about the recent announcement from NBC that "Roundball Rock" will return as the the network's theme song for the NBA for the next 11 years, what the negotiations were like with NBC, the popularity of…

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NBA With Kirk Goldsberry, The Knicks Stun The Celtics With Special Guest Jerry O'Connell, Pacers With Another Thrilling Comeback, Hockey Playoffs And Listener Submitted FAQ's 2:38:20

2M ago2:38:20

2:38:20

Tyrese Big Balls Haliburton and the Pacers do it again, stunning the Cavs in Game 2 with another late comeback(00:00:00-00:13:27). The Warriors without Steph take Game 1 and every series is on crack(00:13:27-00:18:44). We talk some hockey after the Caps lose game 1 and Islanders lottery luck(00:18:44-00:29:37). Back in studio we recap a wild Monday…

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Ryan Whitney Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs, Warriors And Nuggets Advance, Kentucky Derby + Jordon Update Of The Week 1:59:34

2M ago1:59:34

1:59:34

Incredible weekend of sports as we had Game 7's(00:00:00-00:09:18). Warriors beat the Rockets and Nuggets take down the Clippers further cementing James Harden as the biggest choker ever(00:09:18-00:18:45). Pacers take Game 1 and the Kentucky Derby was an awesome sloppy mess(00:18:45-00:33:32). Who's back of the week including Scottie Scheffler and…

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Randy Moss Talking Kentucky Derby, Joakim Noah In Studio, The Lakers Go Out Sad, Jalen Brunson Ends The Pistons, Hockey Playoffs + Fyre Fest of The Week 2:32:55

2M ago2:32:55

2:32:55

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are marching on after taking out the Pistons in Game 6 (00:00:00-00:07:35). We talk the Lakers going out sad after the Timberwolves crushed them and is Nico Harrison a little bit right (00:07:35-00:22:00)? The Warriors/Rockets series is weird and the Clips/Nuggets rock (00:22:00-00:33:01). We have teams advancing in pla…

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Bryan Curtis on Mel Kiper, Bill Belichick & More 1:23:04

2M ago1:23:04

1:23:04

Episode 551 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Ringer Editor-At-Large, Bryan Curtis. Topics covered with Curtis, who also hosts the "The Press Box," podcast, include the reaction to Mel Kiper's performance regarding Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft, ESPN's overall draft coverage and decisions on which talent to use and…

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Christian Yelich, DJ John Summit, Giannis Possible Last Game On The Bucks, Pistons Beat The Knicks, Hockey Playoffs And Listener Roasts 3:20:02

2M ago3:20:02

3:20:02

Playoff action is going hot and heavy and we recap everything from Monday and Tuesday night including Pacers closing out the Bucks and the skirmish on the court after (00:00:00-00:20:23). Pistons win at MSG and Thibs is stuck with his best players at the scorers table (00:20:23-00:30:25). Nuggets catch fire (00:30:25-00:32:35). Draymond Green has t…

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NFL Draft With Peter Schrager, Stavros Halkias In Studio, NFL Draft Recap, Mel Kiper's meltdown, NBA/NHL Playoffs And Bill Belichick Might Be In A Conservatorship 3:29:50

2M ago3:29:50

3:29:50

Crazy weekend of sports. NFL Draft recap including Shedeur Sanders slide and grading grades (00:00:00-00:43:27). NBA playoffs have been awesome with an all time Clippers/Nuggets game, Steph Curry continuing to ruin the Rockets franchise, the Lakers in trouble, Pistons getting screwed and more (00:43:27-01:15:55). We talk hockey and PFT went to Mont…

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NFL Draft Rapid Reaction, Jon Gruden In Studio, Justin Thomas Off His Big Win Sunday + NBA/NHL Playoffs And Fyre Fest 2:23:59

2M ago2:23:59

2:23:59

Its instant reaction on the NFL Draft first round. The Jags make a splash, Shedeur gets undrafted in the first round, we recap our teams (00:00:00-00:21:36) and then welcome in Coach Gruden to talk in detail on some of the picks and players he loved from Day 1 of the NFL Draft (00:21:36-00:50:08). NBA/NHL Playoff recap, Rockets even the series, Cel…

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Jim Miller on ESPN-NFL Media deal, DTC and more 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Episode 550 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with author and journalist, Jim Miller. Miller, who wrote the book on ESPN, shared his insight into numerous topics regarding the Worldwide Leader. How will ESPN's expected deal to acquire NFL Media, which includes the NFL Network and the Red Zone channel, play out? What will ESPN's …

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NFL Draft With Todd McShay, Packers HC Matt LaFleur, Playoff Recaps In NHL/NBA + Listener Submitted FAQ's 2:49:59

2M ago2:49:59

2:49:59

We recap Tuesday nights playoff action via zoom, the Lakers even the series, Leafs team of destiny and the Grizzlies and Bucks look cooked(00:00:00-00:27:22). We then go back in studio to talk about an incredible Monday night including the Nuggets/Clippers series and is it getting tough to watch Jalen Brunson? Plus Ovi is unreal and playoff hockey …

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NFL Draft With Daniel Jeremiah, Timberwolves HC Chris Finch, Playoffs Are Here And We Have A Thunder Fan Refusing To Wear The Shirt 2:29:40

2M ago2:29:40

2:29:40

It’s playoff season and we talk about all the action this weekend. Russell Westbrook submitted the most Russell Westbrook game ever (00:00:00-00:20:16). Cam Payne went nuclear (00:20:16-00:31:52). The Thunder blowout the Grizzlies. Hank isn’t worried about any team + we talk some puck and the Jets unreal game winner plus glass banger guy is in jail…

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NBA Playoffs With Brian Windhorst, Actor Josh Duhamel, The Bulls Lost Twice In The Play In, Lee Corso Retires Plus Fyre Fest 2:22:56

2M ago2:22:56

2:22:56

The Bulls managed to lose twice Wednesday night in play in action and Big Cat is sick of the endless mediocrity and we sim the lottery (00:00:00-00:20:52). Lee Corso retires and Aaron Rodgers doesn’t really tell us much on his next destinatio (00:20:52-00:38:57). Brian Windhorst joins the show to talk LeBron calling him weird, NBA Playoffs, his adv…

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WWE's Paul Heyman on WrestleMania 41 & Holy S**t Chants 52:59

2M ago52:59

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Episode 549 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the WWE's Paul Heyman. The man known as Roman Reigns's "Wiseman" discusses the WrestleMania main event between Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins, his recent run of having to dole out favors and what it's like to have WrestleMania in Las Vegas. Heyman also discusses John Cena's he…

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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla, NBA Play In Games, Who’s The Next “Can’t Win The Big One” Guy + Guys On Chicks And The Year Of Junk Science 2:14:19

2M ago2:14:19

2:14:19

NBA Play In games and the Magic and Warriors are officially in (00:00:00-00:17:20:25). Nico Harrison does a no camera/no recordings press conference and Cam Ward admits he’s a Tennessee Titan (00:17:20-00:25:24). With Rory winning the Masters we find the next narrative guy who can’t win the big one (00:25:24-00:51:32). Hot Seat/Cool Throne includin…

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Charles Barkley on Contract Exit & Stephen A's Presidential Run 1:14:36

2M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

Episode 548 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with TNT's Charles Barkley. Barkley reveals whether he's happy or unhappy with TNT's decision to continue "Inside the NBA" but air it on ESPN, explains why he's still upset with how TNT has handled things and lays down the law about how much he's going to work going forward and why h…

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