Best Nerd Plate Podcasts (2025)

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FDA Carbohydrate Recommendations & How to Hit Them (Ep. 287) 9:53

3M ago9:53

9:53

If you're supposed to eat 45-65% of your daily Calorie intake from Carbohydrates, what does that actually look like when it comes to your food intake? Danye is sharing how she inputs a full day of eating (Carbs specifically) into MyFitnessPal, dietary food tracking app, in order to hit those FDA dietary recommendations for carbs. Visit Ep 283 of Th…

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FDA Protein Recommendations & How to Eat that Much in a Day (Ep. 286) 10:23

3M ago10:23

10:23

How do you eat enough protein in a day? Today, Danye is walking you through how she structures a full day of eating in the MyFitnessPal food tracking app to include 125 grams of protein. In episode 282 of The Next Bite Podcast she discussed the FDA and dietary recommendations for daily protein intake and she built on that information in today's epi…

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What are FDA Fiber Recommendations (Ep 285) 9:48

4M ago9:48

9:48

How much Fiber should you eat per day? If you are including carbohydrates in your daily food intake then fiber is an important component for many reasons and without enough of it, your gut is in for a world of struggles. Subscribe to this channel if you haven't already! To listen to this podcast episode instead of watching, use your favorite podcas…

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Fat or Fiction? The Real Deal on Dietary Fat Intake Recommendations (Ep. 284) 9:53

4M ago9:53

9:53

It's time to discuss the daily recommendations for the third major macronutrient, dietary fat intake! What does a nutrition fact panel mean when the Daily value is referenced and how does this pertain to your daily Calorie intake? Danye Phillips is breaking the food science down for you. Want to join an upcoming nutrition workshop? Register Now: ht…

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How many Carbs should I be eating? (Ep. 283) 12:46

4M ago12:46

12:46

It's hard to determine how much you should be eating daily with so much food noise around us on billboards, social media ads, influencers etc. Today, I'm breaking down 3 different recommendations specific to your carbohydrate intake to give you a better and more accurate idea of where to start with Carbs. * Watch this episode on my youtube channel!…

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3 Strategies to SLEIGH your PROTEIN goals this Christmas (Ep. 282) 16:29

4M ago16:29

16:29

Christmas is a challenging time of year to hit your protein goal in comparison to carbs and fats. We are surrounded by comfort foods and, in general, more quantities of food than we typically encounter. In today's episode I'm sharing three approaches to understand and reach the minimum amount of protein you need to be successful over the holidays a…

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26 A Very Jaded Christmas 22:01

4M ago22:01

22:01

Happy Holidays and welcome to Aardvark Avarice's "A Very Jaded Christmas." This is for all those poor sad sacks like me who look around and want to celebrate Christmas, want to feel the joy, want to revel in all its magnificence, but you just can’t. Well, I figured it out, and you can too. You just might have to do things a little – different. Why …

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Meal Prep Tricks & Seismic Shifts w/Health Coach Laura Banks (Ep. 281) 39:11

5M ago39:11

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Learn about Meal Prep Tricks and How to take Seismic Shifts with Health Coach Laura Banks in today's episode on The Next Bite! Danye and Laura chat about boundaries vs restrictions with meals and snacks, how long a health transformation can truly take and how to heal your relationship with food. Find out more from Laura below! Freebie from Laura: h…

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How NOT to GAIN weight over the Holidays this year (Ep. 280) 13:04

5M ago13:04

13:04

How NOT to GAIN weight over the holidays? It is possible, I promise. Danye shares three questions that guide her preparation for the holidays when it comes to food and fitness. Take a few minutes to write down these questions and your answers and you'll be on the right path. Who knows, maybe you won't have to start a diet January 1st! Show/Affiliat…

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5 Healthy High Protein High Fiber Dinners Under $9 (Ep. 279) 17:16

5M ago17:16

17:16

Part 2 of the healthy, high protein, high fiber meals under $9 mini series! Danye shares 5 meals she purchased from Trader Joes that were very affordable when everything was broken down. The best part? All of these meals were at least 30 grams of protein and 3-6 grams of fiber. Reserve your seat for in person nutrition workshops in December with Da…

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Budget Bites! 5 Protein Packed, Fiber Filled Lunches Under $9 (Ep. 278) 17:07

5M ago17:07

17:07

Danye Phillips shares 5 different Protein Packed, Fiber Filled lunch options from her grocery haul in Trader Joes. Each of these lunches was under $9 when all the food math was said and done. It can be very affordable to purchase and eat quality whole foods. Links in this episode: Food Budget Worksheet: https://danyephillips.myflodesk.com/foodbudge…

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How I knocked $20 + Off my Whole Foods Market Bill?! (Ep. 277) 12:17

5M ago12:17

12:17

Whole Foods (marketplace or in general) can cost more than the alternative packaged and processed foods. Here are money saving tips from Danye for stretching your budget when you're shopping at Whole Foods Marketplace. Links mentioned in episode 277: Website: www.danyephillips.com Instagram: @danyephillips Visit ep 271 for Cost Comparisons at diffe…

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25 Borture - Or How Staff Meetings Threaten my Life 19:37

6M ago19:37

19:37

Borture – the unofficial term for the “torture” that “boredom” puts us ADHD Atypicals through. In this podcast, I illustrate my struggles and hatred of Committee and Staff Meetings and the extremes I go through to combat the excruciating borture they put me through. Would I publicly record this podcast naked to avoid a Staff Meeting? You bet your b…

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Welcome to "The Next Bite!" Dive into Food & Fitness with Danye Phillips (Ep. 276) 7:43

6M ago7:43

7:43

It's official! TTG Radio is now The Next Bite ~ A Food and Fitness Podcast by Danye Phillips :) Get ready for weekly podcast episodes centered around nutrition in bite sized chunks that break down food science and translate the details into lifestyle appropriate portions. For more ways to connect with me, please visit my website ⁠https://danyephill…

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24 The Return of The Evil Genius 16:50

6M ago16:50

16:50

Back by unpopular demand, I am very excited about the return of super villain, The Evil Genius. In this episode, he will give us updates on his nefarious ways including the addition of a sidekick. Also, we bring on a surprise special guest. Cheers!By Ryan Robbins

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23 Morning Commute: Fury Road 19:41

6M ago19:41

19:41

Welcome to Aardvark Avarice, a podcast of Nerd Humor and Geek Comedy. Is there anything that embodies survival of the fittest than the morning commute and is there any movie that represents that dog-eat-dog battle better than Mad Max: Fury Road? In this episode we look at the morning commute for what it is, a gladiator fight for survival.…

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22 Ask Gorgon Episode 02 19:36

7M ago19:36

19:36

Welcome to Aardvark Avarice, a podcast of Nerd Humor and Geek Comedy. With pleasure, I would like to welcome back to the podcast, the self-help show Ask Gorgon. Here with his unique and thoughtful insights to your letters is exiled emperor Gorgon the Destroyer, joined now by his new producer, Willie.…

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So I'm Moving... The Future of This Podcast (Ep. 275) 14:40

7M ago14:40

14:40

Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss what is next. Big changes are happening with Danye Phillips, The Training Ground and this podcast! * Contact Danye at @danyephillips or [email protected] and at www.danyephillips.com * Contact The Training Ground @ttgsportsperformance or [email protected] and at www.ttgnwla.com * Are you excited abo…

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21 Garbage Plate #4 18:03

7M ago18:03

18:03

Welcome to Aardvark Avarice, a podcast of Nerd Humor and Geek Comedy. Here we are again with yet another Garbage Plate. In this smorgasbord we cover Geico Customer Service, my personal manliness, a fat caterpillar, the Hulu HIMS conspiracy, the lovely tunes of Ace of Base, Septic Tanks, and a few quips from my 10-year-old son. Enjoy!…

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Game Day Fuel: Tournament Nutrition for Soccer Players (Ep. 274) 18:20

7M ago18:20

18:20

Pre - During - Post Game Nutrition is SUPER important for outdoor athletes. Not only do you need energy for the extended period of time your athlete will be on a field but you'll also need to stay hydrated when you're in the heat and humidity (especially in Louisiana) of a southern state. The Training Ground has partnered with CABOSA over the years…

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How to Create Your FOOD BUDGET? (Ep. 273) 13:28

7M ago13:28

13:28

How can you afford healthy, whole foods and the right meal prep companies to meet your health goals? I've got you covered. Download your food budget worksheet at the below link: https://danyephillips.myflodesk.com/foodbudget Get free weekly protein forward and high fiber recipes at the link below! https://danyephillips.myflodesk.com/recipes Schedul…

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What a Balanced Meal Plan ACTUALLY Looks Like (Ep. 272) 15:09

10M ago15:09

15:09

Balance can have a variety of definitions but today we are taking it quite literally. What does it mean for your meal plan to contain equal parts Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats? For weekly recipes that you can use to fill your own personal meal plan, I invite you to join my recipe email list at the link below. https://danyephillips.myflodesk.com/r…

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Is Aldi Really the Cheaper Grocery Store? (Ep 271) 13:00

10M ago13:00

13:00

Healthy Food can be expensive: FACT Whole Foods can be expensive: FACT How do you find the least expensive healthy foods? LISTEN to this Podcast :) For lunch and learn opportunities for your company and nutrition coaching information email [email protected] or [email protected] or DM me at @danyephillips on Instagram. Visit www.ttgnwla.com or www…

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20 They Can't All Be Winners 14:45

10M ago14:45

14:45

Welcome to Aardvark Avarice, a podcast of Nerd Humor and Geek Comedy. It's true they can't all be winners. Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen have won ever award under the sun, Idris Alba is liquid awesome, and Taylor Swift is - well, Taylor Swift. Yet, they all appeared in the movie Cats. Yeesh. My own crap show was a play called Sticky Buns. Do…

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19 Aliens Among Us (Part 2) 22:47

11M ago22:47

22:47

This is part two and the conclusion of "Aliens Among Us". Will Tamara escape the unrelenting advances of Dan the finance man or will her alien capturer keep her imprisoned until she gives in to its demands - one box of chocolate covered peanuts. Sometimes, aliens just suck. Enjoy!By Ryan Robbins

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10 Qs To Spot A POOR Meal Plan (Ep. 270) 25:15

11M ago25:15

25:15

You need to run the opposite direction if you receive a meal plan that sounds like the one I've described in this episode. A meal plan should be many things but spotting a poor one can be tricky if you don't have a nutrition background. * Email me at [email protected] for any specific meal plan questions or find me on Instagram @danyephillips * …

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18 Aliens Among Us (Part 1) 27:32

11M ago27:32

27:32

On a sunny day in Central Park smarmy finance guy Dan attempts to chat up the attractive Tamara, but she's not making it easy. Neither is her little secret. It's alien related if you couldn't tell from the title. Aardvark Avarice presents the fiction story "Aliens Among Us". This is part one of a two-part series. Enjoy.…

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17 The Post-Game Show 12:37

12M ago12:37

12:37

Welcome to Aardvark Avarice, a podcast of Nerd Humor and Geek Comedy. The following is a sketch comedy presentation of a North American Football League post-game show. On field reporter Tugger Macdonald interviews players from the winning team, the Gridiron Goons. Enjoy! 1:35 - Connor "Hondo" Tate 7:05 - Dade Kimble 9:43 - Busby Fienes…

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16 The Clooney 18:19

12M ago18:19

18:19

Welcome to Aardvark Avarice, a podcast of Nerd Humor and Geek Comedy. I just want to say that the mall is where men’s hairstyles go to die. Over a decade ago I made the mistake of getting a haircut at the mall and I've suffered the trauma ever since. Only now do I feel comfortable telling my story. My hope is that others can learn from my experienc…

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15 A Recommendation from Chewbacca 11:06

12M ago11:06

11:06

In this podcast I present letters of recommendation from an ROTC Seargeant, Bill Gates, and the big fuzzball himself, Chewbacca. With corresponding voices, of course. Yes, somewhere in the great slush pile ether, these letters accompanied very fictional resumes and cover letters I wrote to apply for very real jobs. Taxidermist. Pallbearer. CIA Agen…

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14 Garbage Plate #3 16:56

1y ago16:56

16:56

If you’ve listened before you know I like to do an occasional episode I call a garbage plate, where I throw together all the ideas that couldn’t fill out a whole episode on their own. This is garbage plate #3 where I discuss things like sneezes, Batman, Val Kilmer, Val Kilmer as Batman, motorboating (the naughty kind), Yo Mama, and my personal Mapl…

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13 Nondescript White Van 9:44

1y ago9:44

9:44

I saw a nondescript white van sitting in front of my office building. Nothing ever good stepped out of a nondescript white van, and nothing ever safe and wholesome happened in a nondescript white van.By Ryan Robbins

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The "Steroid Shot" Course for Nutritional Lifestyle Change w/Michelle Borenstein (Ep. 269) 22:46

1y ago22:46

22:46

Are you empty nesters ready to make a nutritional lifestyle change? Michelle shares her experience with our online, self-paced nutrition course, Field Guide to Fat Loss, and how it's changed her life FOREVER. * Visit www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coaching-course to purchase Field Guide to Fat Loss today :) * Watch this episode at youtube.com/@thetraini…

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From Plie to Plank: A Dancer's Nutritional Pursuit (Ep. 268) 12:54

1+ y ago12:54

12:54

Gwen Cardone is a personal trainer, a Pilates Instructor, a Ballerina and all around dance professional who is continuously searching for ways to improve her health, body composition and relationship with food. To join our 8-week online nutrition course, Field Guide to Fat Loss, head to www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coaching and choose your 1 time purc…

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A Self-Paced Nutrition Solution: A Mom's Nutritional Adventure (Ep. 267) 8:24

1+ y ago8:24

8:24

Field Guide to Fat Loss, A Digital 318 Nutrition Course created by Danye Phillips and The Training Ground is AVAILABLE for PURCHASE as you read this. From Jan 9th-18th, you can buy this self-paced, 8 week nutrition course and enjoy a customized nutrition coaching program at your own pace. * Link to Purchase: One Time Purchase of $297 https://danye-…

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From Courtroom to Kitchen: A Lawyer's Nutrition Success Story (Ep. 266) 7:06

1+ y ago7:06

7:06

Join Isabela for her "legal" perspective on our online nutrition coaching program and digital course, Field Guide to Fat Loss! * Want to purchase this course? It will be available on Tuesday, January 9th 2024. Head to: www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coaching or Join the Waitlist https://danyephillips.myflodesk.com/coursewaitlist Watch this episode on Yo…

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Empowering Moms! A Nutritional Transformation Journey w/ Shan Ponthie (Ep. 265) 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

20:44

Shan is a nutrition and training client with The Training Ground and she beta tested our online nutrition course. She's a momma and absolutely crushing her strength training while focused on long term health. She's sharing that there is always room for more learning and application of knowledge into a lifestyle that will carry her many more decades…

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Christmas Special: A Very Connery Christmas 2:48

1+ y ago2:48

2:48

For your pleasure, we here at the Aardvark have unearthed a lost recording of the late Sean Connery, God rest his soul. Harking back to his days as Darby O’Gill he gives us his rendition of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer… while showering. Enjoy.By Ryan Robbins

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Our Digital Nutrition Course Review! A Psychiatrist's Perspective. (Ep. 264) 8:34

1+ y ago8:34

8:34

This episode shares our first Beta Tester testimony from our online nutrition course, The Field Guide to Fat Loss, that launched in October 2023. Parker Jones is a Psychiatrist at Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, La and he's sharing his journey on health and nutrition with us today. * For more details on our nutrition course and to join the waitli…

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12 Unusual Wiki Sports Articles 18:52

1+ y ago18:52

18:52

Ah, Wiki, ever the giver of miscellaneous information and filler content for high school research papers. This podcast looks at those unusual Wiki articles devoted to sports, and not just because I’m looking for a filler podcast. I really wanted to do the voices of two eels talking about the sport Conger Cuddling. Who wouldn't. Enjoy.…

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Is it Worth Losing Lean Mass with Ozempic? Research Review (Ep. 263) 17:26

1+ y ago17:26

17:26

Is your hard earned muscle mass worth losing when it comes to weight loss through a means like an Ozempic injection? My hope is that you'll feel more confident discussing this topic with your doctor if this is a route you're considering along your journey. * Join the wait list for our nutrition course, The Field Guide to Fat Loss, for the January 2…

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Our Recommendations for Holiday Health Habits (Ep. 262) 11:46

1+ y ago11:46

11:46

You don't want to lose out on your health progress over the holidays do you? No... you don't! Here is our advice from the standpoint of personal trainers, a physical therapist and a nutrition coach... what are the big key items you need to focus on to stay on track with health, yet still enjoy your holidays. Looking for a healthy, weekly recipe to …

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11 Interview with The Evil Genius 20:52

1+ y ago20:52

20:52

In this episode I interview supervillain, The Evil Genius. He is the two-time winner of the Rapscallion Reader’s Black-Hat award and the readers of Scoundrel Weekly voted him most likely to plunder, pillage and pontificate. The Evil Genius gives us some insight into his past and enlightens us on some of his proudest accomplishments.…

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6 Top Mistakes Dieters Make When Choosing a Diet (Ep. 261) 18:33

1+ y ago18:33

18:33

Nutrition Coaches Mary Peoples and Danye Phillips share top mistakes dieters make and how to be aware and avoid them in today's episode. * Watch today's podcast episode on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@thetraininggroundnwla * Catch up with us on Instagram @ttgsportsperformance @danyephillips @maryevelyn_ * Get the weekly recipes we send out b…

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When all the Diets Fail and FINALLY You see success! Kristy Sepulvado's Story (Ep. 260) 32:28

1+ y ago32:28

32:28

Kristy Sepulvado is one of our nutrition clients at TTG and she's sharing her 61 pound weight loss journey with you all today. She's been able to increase her energy, start exercising and add some functional movements back into her lifestyle! * For information on nutrition coaching and our online nutrition course visit www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coa…

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10 Garbage Plate #2 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

19:20

This podcast is another of my brainless hodge podges. I throw together Nerd ADHD, Nietzsche Dad jokes, my distrust of a middle-aged stoner, the Little Mermaid, an encounter with a Zoomer, and plenty of singing into 19 minutes of gooey yumminess. Enjoy, and don't forget the wet wipes.By Ryan Robbins

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Feedback from Ladies High School Soccer Nutrition Lesson (Ep. 259) 19:34

1+ y ago19:34

19:34

The 318 Nutrition Coaching team at The Training Ground provided a nutrition lesson for the Ladies Loyola College Prep High School Soccer team and this is some of the feedback we received! We are so proud of what these girls took away from our session. * Join our email list for weekly recipes and behind the scenes info at www.ttgnwla.com (Click on t…

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Flexibility vs Mobility : What's the Difference and Why does it matter? (Ep. 258) 16:37

1+ y ago16:37

16:37

Many new clients or those interested in improving their health and fitness desire increased flexibility...but the question lies. Do you need flexibility or mobility to meet your goals? Perhaps both? * This topic is discussed with TTG Sports Performance Owners Ian Coyer, Scott LeBlanc and Danye Phillips on episode 258 of TTG Radio. * Book Mentioned:…

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09 The Werewolf and the Sociopath (Part 2) 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

17:08

Join us for the conclusion of The Werewolf and the Sociopath. This is Part 2 of a special Halloween series. Cheers!By Ryan Robbins

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08 The Werewolf and the Sociopath (Part 1) 23:24

1+ y ago23:24

23:24

Happy Halloween Aardvarkians. For the next two episodes I will be going off script. In light of the holiday, we are diving into the devilish world of fiction. Aardvark Avarice is proud to present the short story The Werewolf and the Sociopath. This is part one. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers!By Ryan Robbins

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