Best Tom Bender Podcasts (2025)

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Is AI Inevitable? with danah boyd 44:53

2d ago44:53

44:53

In this episode, Dylan and dana boyd (Cornell, Data & Society, Microsoft Research) discusses whether AI and its disruptions are inevitable and how everyday people can reclaim agency and our future.By Dylan Thomas Doyle

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E50 - Kimberly Koland - Mental Health advocate - GriefShare leader - widow from death by suicide 1:01:35

5d ago1:01:35

1:01:35

From Kim: I am a mother, teacher, speaker, writer and grief educator who tries to be a merchant of hope in this world as well as work hard as an advocate to draw awareness to grief, trauma, mental health and suicide prevention. Let's connect & collaborate! Kim on Substack: https://substack.com/@hopefullykimberly Kim on Instagram: https://www.instag…

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In Support of Trans Technologies with Oliver Haimson 39:21

9d ago39:21

39:21

In this episode we talk to Oliver Haimson about his new book Trans Technologies, out now through MIT Press. We also talk about trans vape companies, which is the real highlight.By Dylan Thomas Doyle

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E49 - Kristina Amelong - Author of 'What My Brother Knew' 49:59

12d ago49:59

49:59

Kristina Amelong’s powerful memoir, “What My Brother Knew” (She Writes Press, May 27, 2025) begins with a chilling prophecy — her brother Jay's precise prediction of his own tragic death — and unfolds into a profound exploration of grief, healing, self-discovery and spiritual awakening. As a boy, Jay Amelong predicted the accident that caused his d…

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Joyful Tech in Rural America with Rebecca Jonas 27:07

12d ago27:07

27:07

In the first episode of our Joyful Tech series, Rebecca Jonas (UC Santa Cruz) talks digital literacy in rural Appalachia, why libraries are innovation hubs, and how "play" is key to learning tech. Plus: why rural communities don't need to "catch up" to anyone and how they are already innovating with different values. We highlight how librarians are…

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Wellness as a Compass in Your Career with Ambeka Khadse 24:28

15d ago24:28

24:28

Ambeka Khadse is the Founder of Flourish Compass, which offers wellness-centered leadership programs that integrate self-management with core leadership skills to drive organizational success. Key points: Ambeka has over 15 years of talent development experience within Fortune 50 companies, AND nearly two decades in wellness as a yoga practitioner …

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Lethal Autonomous Weapons 101: What You Need to Know with Atay Kozlovski and Ayca Ariyoruk 32:35

17d ago32:35

32:35

How is AI changing the state of war? In this educational episode we sit down with Atay Kozlovski and Ayca Ariyoruk to discuss what autonomous weapons are, how they are being used, and what we should think about it.By Dylan Thomas Doyle

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E48 - Tessa Marshall - ThisWasThem.co.uk - Gifting memories to bereaved children 52:24

19d ago52:24

52:24

Tessa says; "I am happy to discuss my experience of losing a parent, and growing up with grief. I feel that that experience made me who I am. It made me empathetic, self sufficient and determined. Founding my business gave me a purpose and a channel to help others. Many clients have reported back that they felt a lift in their own grief, knowing th…

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BONUS EPISODE: Kickin' it with David Ryan Polgar and All Tech is Human at the Shared Futures AI Forum 28:00

20d ago28:00

28:00

In this bonus ep, Dylan and David talk about DC thai food. But also our shared AI futures. Recorded live at the Shared Futures AI Forum sponsored by Aspen Digital and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. To be clear, the podcast is not sponsored. Dylan just wanted to talk about DC thai food and AI and David happened to be there.…

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Liberty, Justice, and the Pursuit of Robots with Tom Williams 1:00:14

23d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

We talk with Tom Williams about his upcoming book Degrees of Freedom: on Robotics and Social Justice. In the episode we discuss robotics ethics, liberty, and the history of robot racism.By Dylan Thomas Doyle

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E47 - Heather Taylor - Grief is the New Normal 45:41

26d ago45:41

45:41

Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, is a licensed counseling psychologist, grief specialist, and the founder of Grief is the New Normal Psychological Services. She is also the host of the Grief is the New Normal podcast and the creator of the Professional Grief Collective—an initiative focused on equipping clinicians with the tools and confidence to better s…

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Abundance, Balance and Business with Claire Myers Vitale 21:58

29d ago21:58

21:58

Claire Myers Vitale spent more than a decade as a recruiter at a Fortune 100 Firm before she put on her entrepreneur hat and began her own firm: Claire Myers Consulting, a boutique recruiting firm headquartered in Sonoma, California. It operates nationwide, placing candidates across a variety of sectors, from Financial Services, Technology to Wine …

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Digital Immortality and the Rise of the Deadbots with Tomasz Hollanek 1:00:49

1M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

What's up with all of these chatbots impersonating our dead loved ones? In this conversation, we talk with Tomasz Hollanek discusses the concept of digital immortality, exploring its implications in the context of grief, technology, and ethics. He highlights the paradox of seeking to escape our material existence through digital means while acknowl…

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E46 - Annah Elizabeth - The Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing 53:56

1M ago53:56

53:56

Annah is creator of The Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing, a revolutionary program that helps you live your best life, even in the face of adversity. She is a transformation and spiritual coach; a published author, TEDx, keynote and community speaker; an energy medicine practitioner and teacher, and an international medium. Annah’s coaching, works…

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Defunding DEI & AI Education: What Does the Future Hold? with Casey Fiesler 59:28

1M ago59:28

59:28

In this conversation, Casey Fiesler discusses the recent cancellation of her NSF grant focused on AI education, exploring the implications for students and the broader academic community. The discussion delves into the challenges of securing funding for research, the ideological battles surrounding misinformation, and the impact of government polic…

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E45 - Omar Perez - Amazing Near-Death Experience & visit with his daughter Khloe 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

An episode you shouldn't miss! Omar Perez is a regular guy who has suffered one of life's greatest losses but has also had one of lifes most remarkable experiences. This is the most genuine testimony that I have ever heard of a near-death experience. Check it out to see if you agree. Helping Fathers Heal: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelpingFath…

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Train to Lead with Christian Muntean 29:25

1M ago29:25

29:25

Christian Muntean has a rich background in business strategy and leadership and is the author of Train to Lead and the founder of Vantage Consulting. He has guided leaders and organizations through significant transformations toward growth and efficiency. His deep understanding of leadership and organizational dynamics comes from extensive experien…

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AI Innovation: What Right Do We Have to the Data? with Mary Gray and Morgan Klaus Scheuerman 40:55

2M ago40:55

40:55

In this episode, we dive into the ethical, social, and political stakes of data in the age of AI with two leading voices in the field: Mary Gray, Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research and co-author of Ghost Work, and Morgan Klaus Scheuerman, postdoctoral researcher and expert on sociotechnical systems and fairness in AI. We unpack the q…

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E44 - Jeff Abbott - Signs Dreams and Bullets 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Jeff M. Abbott lives with his wife, daughter and rescue dog in southern California, and is the author of Signs Dreams and Bullets. A transformational story of healing and discovering hidden in grief are great gifts of change and growth. An expansion of love I didn't know existed. Your relationship with your loved one isn’t over; it can become even …

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The AI Con with Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna 48:16

2M ago48:16

48:16

What if everything you’ve been told about AI is a con? In this episode, we sit down with linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna — two of the most incisive critics of mainstream AI discourse — to discuss their explosive new book, The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want. Together, they unravel how Silicon V…

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Wildcat Leadership with Rob Heil 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

KState’s Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, Rob Heil, is our latest guest on the Sea Captain Leadership podcast. Rob grew up in the Kansas City area and went to KState for his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He’s back where it all began. Key points: Rob started your career at KState as an Athletics Marketing intern and as a Ba…

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E43 - Tom Bender - Being there for someone experiencing grief & loss 42:34

2M ago42:34

42:34

Tom discusses our humanness and how to better be there for someone experiencing grief and loss. ======================================== Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingrief Heroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.com Contact Tom: [email protected] Tom's GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker):…

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Welcome to AI-tocracy 3:30

2M ago3:30

3:30

Welcome to AI-tocracy: where algorithms meet authority. This is a show where we talk about tech, power, and the people caught in between. Hosted by Dylan Thomas Doyle. Asking: Who’s really in control when artificial intelligence starts influencing policy, justice, finances, labor, surveillance, and truth itself? AI-tocracy is what happens when arti…

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E42 - Tom Bender - Updates & 'The Shovel Story' 45:39

2M ago45:39

45:39

Your host Tom Bender shares some updates and a couple Spirit stories. Links mentioned on the episode: Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/ WNY Compassion Connection: https://wnycompassionconnection.org/ ======================================== Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingrief Heroes in Grief: www.h…

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Breathing Fire Into Your Business with Thomas Howard 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

Thomas is a Business Development Manager at Supporting Strategies. He is a seasoned financial industry professional with over 30 years of experience in business development. His background includes 21 years in retail banking and 17 years in management roles. Thomas builds trust-based relationships with his clients that drive business growth. Key po…

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Bringing New Cancer Drugs to Market with Founder & CEO, Lewis Bender 34:53

3M ago34:53

34:53

In this episode, our guest is Lewis Bender, Chairman, and CEO, of Intensity Therapeutics’ Founder which is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company whose mission is to help patients live longer, higher quality lives by discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class cancer drugs that attenuate tumors with minimal side effects, while …

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Leading with Values with Sarah Carlan 27:26

3M ago27:26

27:26

Sarah Carlan is the latest guest on the Sea Captain Way. Sarah is a therapist, leadership coach and career satisfaction mentor who helps her clients rediscover an internal sense of power that cannot be shaken by external events. She holds coaching certifications from Brown University School of Professional Studies and International Coaching Federat…

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Handling the Intersection of Faith and Work with Dean Tom Campbell 27:06

3M ago27:06

27:06

In this episode, our guest is Tom Campbell, the Dean and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy in Nashville. Dr. Campbell received his Pharm.D. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy and received board certification in pharmacotherapy in 1995. His prior work experience includes a ph…

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Telehealth: A Comprehensive Guide for Pharmacies with Arielle Miliambro 33:18

3M ago33:18

33:18

In this episode, our guest is Arielle Miliambro, a Partner specializing in regulatory and transactional law within the Healthcare & Life Sciences departments. She assists clients with legal issues related to telehealth, data privacy, value-based care, and fraud compliance. She offers counsel on regulations like the Anti-Kickback Statute and prepare…

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E41 - Erin Blechman - Author - Speaker - Certified Grief Educator - Suicide & Mental Illness 56:20

3M ago56:20

56:20

Erin Blechman is an author, speaker, and Certified Grief Educator whose mission is to elevate the conversation around grief and loss, mental illness, and suicide. Her book, My Unexpected Journey: Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide, chronicles the eighteen months following the devastating loss of her own beloved son, Max to suicide after his…

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From Stroke to Success with Roderick Jefferson 24:41

4M ago24:41

24:41

Internationally recognized business speaker and stroke survivor Roderick Jefferson is our latest guest on the The Sea Captain Way. He has shared his dynamic voice at a variety of events including keynotes, guest lectures, webinars, podcasts, and domain expertise panels for companies such as American Express, Oracle, Cisco, LinkedIn, Salesforce, SAP…

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E40 - LeAnn Hull - Real talk about grief & support groups - founder of andyssunshine.com 35:47

4M ago35:47

35:47

LeAnn Hull was born and raised in Phoenix Arizona where she married Clay Hull and together raised four children. While raising their kids, she and Clay owned and operated a construction company named Arizona Window Center for 30 years. Being self-employed allowed them the time to invest in their children’s lives and in the community in which they l…

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Build a Better Culture with Tom Schin 34:08

4M ago34:08

34:08

Tom Schin is the Owner of Build a Better Culture, which helps clients with employee engagement, leadership development, company culture, people strategy and recruiting through one-on-one training or group workshops. Key points: Build a Better Culture conducts Culture Audits. Tom call himself an “Engagement Engineer.” Strong leaders help drive highe…

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E39 - Angie Hanson - Founder of ButterfliesandHalos.com - Author - Grief Educator - Certified Grief Coach - 47:48

4M ago47:48

47:48

Angie Hanson is a grief educator, certified grief coach, and the founder of Butterflies + Halos, a grief-focused stationery and support brand. As a multi-time author, she shares her personal experiences of love, loss, and resilience to help others navigate grief with grace and hope. She is the author of Chapters of a Resilient Heart, a deeply perso…

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E38 - Jacob Cooper - Near-Death Experiencer/Author/Speaker/Social Worker/Reiki Master/Hypnotherapist 48:47

4M ago48:47

48:47

Passionate about promoting healing, Jacob L. Cooper, best-selling author of Life After Breath and The Wisdom of Jacobs’s Ladder, is a Near-Death Experiencer and sought-after speaker on mental health, spirituality - consciousness, offering elevating seminars and individualized services to help others find purpose and connect to their inner power. We…

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E37 - Trunnis Goggins II - ‘Stories of...’ Author - Business & Education Consultant 48:33

4M ago48:33

48:33

Trunnis is the author of the 'Stories of...' & '4Ps of You' book franchises. He also hosts a podcast (4P's of You). He is a small business, corporate, and higher education consultant. Trunnis earned a PhD in public policy administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from Walden University. He also earned an MBA from Anderson Universi…

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A Guide To Navigating Health Plans and Fixing American Health Insurance with Mark Ryan 29:30

4M ago29:30

29:30

In this episode, Our guest is MARC RYAN, who has extensive leadership experience across the healthcare industry. Most recently, he was a founding executive and President of MedHOK (MHK, acquired by Hearst Health). He has launched and operated multiple health plans. Marc served in senior policy roles in state and federal government, including as sta…

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Always Stay on Offense with Ben Miller 19:44

4M ago19:44

19:44

This latest episode features Sea Captain Coach Ben Miller, a Leadership and Performance Development Coach dedicated to helping his clients unlock their potential and lead with purpose. Key points: His experience includes building high-performing teams, enhancing client effectiveness and driving measurable outcomes. Prior to joining Sea Captain Coac…

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E36 - Carla Kaufman Sloan - Emmy winning writer and television producer 1:06:43

5M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Carla Kaufman Sloan is an Emmy winning writer and television producer with three decades of experience in creating, writing, and developing TV shows. The mother of two sons, Carla co-established Caleb and Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation (ccawesomefoundation.org) with her husband, Chris, after the tragic death of their seven year old. The accident…

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E35 - Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer (The Psychic Lawyer) - www.AfterlifeFrequency.com 1:03:12

5M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer (also known as The Psychic Lawyer) is a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He is an Oxford-educated attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the United States Supreme Court. Mark was named a notable graduate by the Arthur Findlay College of Psychic Scien…

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Core Management with Keith Willis 25:36

5M ago25:36

25:36

Phil and Greg are joined by Keith Willis, the President and Founder of Core Management Training, on this episode of the Sea Captain Way. Keith has translated his experience as a Captain in the US Army into being a sales trainer, strategist, and a leadership expert. Key points: Keith has invested his time and energy into understanding how high achie…

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E34 - Dr. Timothy Gahles - Chaplaincy Care Specialist - 9/11 Survivor - Grief Counselor 59:52

5M ago59:52

59:52

Rev. Dr. Timothy Gahles (Fr Lazarus) is an Eastern Orthodox Priest who currently works as a Bereavement Counselor for Hospice. A former Wall Street Trader at the NYSE, Dr. Gahles left that life to follow his calling to help people after having been through 9-11 and having lost a lot of friends. He is married with six children (And still sane!) and …

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E33 - Mauri Coover - Grief Center Founder & President - Grief Educator - Doula 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

E33 Mauri Coover - Founder and President of Laurel's Love Center for Grief and Hope. Mauri shares about her multiple child losses and about her beautiful daughter Laurel & the amazing things available at her Western New York grief & hope center. Episode links: Laurel's Love/Grief Center website: https://laurelslovecenter.org/ Laurel's Grief Center …

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Investment Banker to Rancher with Erik Abraham 25:40

5M ago25:40

25:40

This podcast features Erik Abraham, a Managing Partner at EJA Holdings and a Founder of Abraham Ranch, a non-profit dedicated to rescuing farm animals such as horses, cows, goats and pigs. Key points: Erik worked as an entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry in Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska. Erik talks about what that experience was like and how…

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E32 - Fara Gibson - Evidential Medium & Author 56:05

6M ago56:05

56:05

Fara Gibson is an Evidential Medium and a Best Selling Author with a simple goal of healing this world one person at a time. Fara says that she was born with her gift of mediumship. Now, Fara is sharing Heaven's Validations for people all over the world while Heaven paves the path to those she touches with Heaven's love. She makes it her goal with …

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Hiring and Acquiring with Eddy Ricci 23:20

6M ago23:20

23:20

Eddy Ricci, a founding partner of Lead Advisor, LLC., a wealth management consulting and talent acquisition firm, discusses his thoughts on acquiring the highest level job candidate on our latest podcast. Key points: Lead Advisor provides industry insights, career strategies and professional development resources for wealth management professionals…

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Jazzy Communication with Jenn Quader 30:20

7M ago30:20

30:20

This podcast features the talented Jenn Quader, the President & CEO of The Smart Agency, which is committed to advancing commercial real estate and financial services through effective communications. Her belief is that the way to get what you want is to ask for it! Key points: Jenn started her career as a professional theatre actress. She grew up …

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E31 - Sandra Champlain - Author - Podcast Host of We Don't Die Radio & Shades of the Afterlife 1:10:46

7M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Sandra Champlain is the author of the #1 international best selling book "We Don't Die - A Skeptic’s Discovery of Life After Death" and host of "We Don't Die Radio" and "Shades of the Afterlife” with nearly 700 combined episodes. She organizes online medium classes, courses, demonstrations and the non-denominational weekly “Sunday Gathering.” Sandr…

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The Cure Time Principle: The Secret to a Better Guitar Finish and a Better Life 44:14

7M ago44:14

44:14

Have you ever found yourself rushing through the guitar finishing process, eager to see the final result—only to end up facing frustration, soft finishes, or imperfections? In this podcast episode, I’m diving into the transformative power of "Cure Time"—not just as a technical approach to better guitar finishing, but as a principle that’s helped me…

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E30 - Tom Bender - Questions on grief & the holidays and men's grief. As well as some info & updates. 47:45

7M ago47:45

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This week I asked for folks to send me questions that I could answer on the podcast, so I answer a couple & I also share some great news about the podcast! ======================================== Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingrief Heroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.com Contact Tom: tom@heroesingrief…

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