Best Skunkape Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #77 - Christian, Niels, & Nils ( The Danish Three Amigos ) 1:07:00

7d ago1:07:00

1:07:00

This week, Pheonix caught up with a few of our Danish friends that we met while in Denmark at the first HangCon Europe and Danish Outdoor Festival. He chats with Christian, Niels, and Nils, to hear about each of their background stories and how they each got into hammock camping. They talk about gear, some of the places that they have been camping,…

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Episode #76 - Pheonix talks about (Making the move to only using knots.) 48:46

18d ago48:46

48:46

This week Pheonix is going solo and talking about his journey into making the transition to ditching the hardware and only using knots for his hammock set up. He talks about the struggles and anxiety that some people have when it comes to even thinking about tying a knot, to some of his go to knots that he uses for his set up. Connect with The Hamm…

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Episode #75 - Stephanie Arends (Riding Out A Hailstorm And Tornado In A Cave) 1:38:02

2M ago1:38:02

1:38:02

Our guest this week is Stephanie Arends. Stephanie is the miCHILIgan group hang events coordinator and will soon be taking over from "Karla with a K." She is working on a YouTube channel focusing on camping and traveling for "non-traditional" campers. Meaning, tips and tricks for camping and traveling if you are disabled, overweight, solo, or advan…

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Episode #74 - Skunkape & Pheonix (Pheonix's Summer Vacation Starts) 1:13:42

2M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Pheonix is out and about on his yearly family vacation with his wife and 2 kid. This year they are here on the east coast enjoying some of the Appalachian Mountains and the A.T. We catch up with Pheonix while he is in Georgia visiting with family and meeting his new nephew for the first time. We find out what all they have gotten into and done so f…

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Episode #73 - Skunkape & Pheonix. (Tips, Trips, & Gear) 1:27:22

3M ago1:27:22

1:27:22

Skunkape and Pheonix talk about some of the recent hangs that were very successful, and that we have added to our calendars to make sure to get to next year. Pheonix tells us about some new gear that he has recently obtained, as well as some that is on the way. We also go over the good and the bad flight experiences that we had during our trip over…

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Episode #72 - Skunkape, Pheonix, & Shug. ( Post HangCon Europe Chat ) 1:41:56

3M ago1:41:56

1:41:56

Join Skunkape, Pheonix, and The Lord of Lollygag himself, Shug, as they recap their travel over to Denmark for the Danish Outdoor Festival and the first ever, HangCon Europe. With the event hitting record numbers, 26,000 people coming to the event and over 300 hammocks hanging in the woods for the weekend, there were a lot of people for us all to t…

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Episode #71 - Dutch & Phi (Dutchware Gear) 1:11:36

4M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

In this exciting episode of the podcast, Pheonix sits down with Dutch and Phi from Dutchware Gear for a captivating conversation filled with stories and insights. Phi shares his journey into the world of hammock camping and how it led him to his current role at Dutchware Gear. The trio also delves into the latest innovation, the Quilted Chameleon, …

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Episode #70 - Skunkape & Pheonix (Weekend with the family) 1:12:13

4M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Join us in this episode as Phoenix takes us on a captivating journey back to Hidden Pond for a heartwarming family hiking trip. Delve into the highs and lows of their outdoor escapade as they navigate trails, laughter, and unforeseen challenges. Tune in as Phoenix shares insights on their culinary adventures with freeze-dried camp meals – some hitt…

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Episode #69 - Eric Flottmann (FlipFuel Co Founder) 49:48

4M ago49:48

49:48

Join us in this episode as we talk with Eric Flottmann, the co-founder of the revolutionary Flip Fuel Device. Eric shares his inspiring journey of creating a product that has changed the game for backpacking, hiking, and any other outdoor adventure you are on where you are using a camp stove that uses isobutane fuel. Discover the technology, design…

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Episode #68 - Matt Hammond (Water Boy) 1:02:34

5M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

On this weeks episode, Pheonix has our very own Matt Hammond, or y'all have all heard us refer to him as Water Boy, on to talk to. They talk some about their first adventures together, scouts, knot tying, kayaking, and much more. Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.c…

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Episode #67 - Skunkape & Pheonix (HangCon Europe) 56:06

5M ago56:06

56:06

In this weeks episode, Pheonix and I talk about some exciting news about an upcoming adventure that we are about to go on. Some of you may have already heard about it or figured it out from some social media posts that we have made, but HangCon is going international and will be over in Denmark at the end of April. We have been invited by Christion…

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Episode #66 - Tony (Random Adventures 2.0) 1:10:47

6M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

This week on the podcast you will be hearing as Pheonix chats with Tony, or as a bunch of you may know him as, Random Adventures 2.0 They talk about everything from a stroke that Tony had, to his stealth camping adventures, his YouTube channel, and of course, about Tony's first ever trip down to HangCon. Tony has a bunch of great videos over on You…

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Episode #65 - YOBO Gear (Turtle Bug Talk) 1:28:49

6M ago1:28:49

1:28:49

We are back this week with our good friends, Cal and Kristen, from YOBO Gear. If you are new to the hammocking world, YOBO Gear is a cottage company that makes some of the best hammock stands on the market that include the Cricket Stand, Freedom Stand, the Hive, and now, coming soon, the Turtle Bug line of stands. If you were one of the many that w…

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Episode #64 - Post HangCon 2024 (Crew Chat) 1:23:03

7M ago1:23:03

1:23:03

This week, Skunkape, Pheonix, and a few of the other HangCon crew get together to go over and chat about HangCon 2024 and their thought of how it went. The whole crew was not able to join us, but you will hear from Britt (Grizzley Beard), Juan (Florida Hanger), and then right at the end, Chino jumps in. You will hear us talk about some of the vendo…

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Episode 7: Myths and Stories of Bigfoot 32:34

7M ago32:34

32:34

In this episode we take a look at what some considered myths and fabrications that turned out to be true. From Machu Pichu, the Kraken, and yes even the famed platypus. We also look at how oral traditions play an important role in passing information down through generation to generation. Then actual newspaper articles are read and shared about Big…

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Episode #63 - Skunkape & Pheonix (Live from HangCon 2024) 38:19

7M ago38:19

38:19

This is a special episode that Pheonix and I recorded live while at HangCon 2024, so if the audio sounds a little different than usual, that would be why. We decide that we wanted to do a live, in person recording at HangCon so that some of our guests could participate and ask questions if they wanted to. Some did, but most just sat and listened to…

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Episode #62 - James Lawrie & Pheonix ( Long-time Friends ) 1:13:40

8M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

This week Pheonix is back with me and he has a special guest with him. He took a trip up to Virginia to spend a little time with a childhood friend, his beast friend to be exact, James Lawrie, and so he drug him on this weeks episode so we could all chat for awhile. They tell us when and how they met, why they became best friends, and why they refe…

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Episode #61 - Alex Shirley - Smith (Tentsile) 45:07

8M ago45:07

45:07

Our guest this week is the Founder & CEO of Tentsil, Alex Shirley-Smith. Tentsile is a blend of both a hammock and a tent. You are suspended in the air between trees like a hammock, but you have the space and room of a tent that can hold multiple people. We have a nice chat with Alex, and hear about his passion for nature and the outdoors, along wi…

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Episode #60 - HangCon 2024 Pre Talk 1:06:19

8M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

On this weeks episode, Pheonix and I have our 2024 HangCon pre talk. We discuss and answer some of the questions that that we regularly get asked from people that are wanting to come to HangCon and hang out with us for the weekend. Pheonix goes over some of the numbers/stats from the ones that are already registered for the event as far as the tota…

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Episode #59 - David Hughes (Phantom Grappler) 40:43

9M ago40:43

40:43

This is our 3rd episode that was recorded on-site at the Palmetto State Hangers, Fall Sprawl. Our guest this week is David Hughes, or some of you may know him better as Phantom Grappler. David has been in the hammock community for quite some time now, and is the one that took over the Yates Hang so that it would keep going. David is also a master o…

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Episode #58 - Jason Flowers (Walhalla Hammocks & Outdoors) 1:02:45

9M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

This is the 2nd of 3 episodes that Pheonix and I recorded onsite in South Carolina at the Fall Sprawl Hang that is hosted by The Palmetto State Hangers. Our guest for this episode is Jason Flowers, from Walhalla Hammocks and Outdoors. Pheonix and I had tried to record with Jason several times a while back but ended up having technical issues every …

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Episode #57 - Barry Garibaldi (Cajun) 1:08:00

10M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

This is 1 of 3 episodes that Pheonix and I recorded onsite in South Carolina at the Fall Sprawl Hang that is hosted by The Palmetto State Hangers. Our guest for this first episode is Barry Garibaldi, or also known as Cajun. Barry is one of our good friends that is a huge supporter in the hammocking community. He is a gear rep for 8 cottage vendors …

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Episode #56 - Aly Pagano (TC) 1:01:31

10M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Our guest this week is an outdoor adventurer, environmental enthusiast, flower lover, thru-hiker, runner, gardener, and YouTuber based in Western North Carolina. On March 13th, She began her thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain, Georgia, and 166 days later summitted Mt Katahdin, Maine, and used her hammock for her journey. She …

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Episode #55 - Mark Orton (Spiguyver) 1:07:49

11M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Our guest this week is another YouTube sensation that has 14,000 subscribers and over 500 awesome videos uploaded that consist of everything from gear review videos to trip videos and how to videos. He has been making these great videos for everyone to watch since 2015. His name is Mark Orton, or many of you may know him as Spiguyver, from the Spig…

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Episode #54 - Losing Pheonix 1:17:13

11M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Welcome back, everyone. On this episode of the podcast, Pheonix talks more on his weight loss journey and tells us all of the ways that it has helped him with his hammocking and hiking, and a few ways that it has made it a little more challenging for him. He also goes over some recent events that are happening in the hammocking community, as well a…

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Episode #53 - Skunkape & Pheonix (A Look Back Over The Past Year) 1:04:56

12M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

This weeks episode marks the start of second year of episodes on the podcast, so Pheonix and I thought it would be fun to look back on our first year of doing the podcast. We talk about some of the earlier episodes that we recorded, how the podcast was born, some of our learning experiences, and what we have planned for the future of the podcast. C…

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Episode #52 - Heather Beck & Richard Nance (PSH Fall Sprawl 2023) 1:02:04

12M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

This weeks episode is a special milestone for The Hammock Hangers Podcast, as it is the 52nd, weekly episode. That is one whole year of all of you awesome people putting up with the sound of mine and Pheonix's voices. We both want to thank all of you for sticking with us each week and helping us grow. Our guests this week are Heather Beck and Richa…

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Episode #51 - Dawn Glenn (# Don't Tell Dawn) Part 2 1:02:02

1y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

This weeks podcast episode is part 2 of last weeks podcast with Pheonix's wife, Dawn, or AKA, # Don't Tell Dawn. Pheonix and Dawn finish telling us about their summer vacation trip out west, and how it all went for them. If you have any questions that you would like to know about regarding their trip or the planning of their trips, just shoot us a …

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Episode #50 - Dawn Glenn (# Don't Tell Dawn) Part 1 51:11

1y ago51:11

51:11

This week on the podcast we have Pheonix's wife, Dawn, or AKA # Don't Tell Dawn, on the show with us. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode where Pheonix and Dawn go in depth of their summer vacation trip out west, and we also hear about Dawn and her hammocking and hiking experiences, including her first 14er that she climbed while out there. If you h…

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Episode #49 - Chris Haley (MidHHA Hang Organizer) 55:41

1y ago55:41

55:41

Our guest this week is, Chris Haley. We chat for a while with Chris and hear a little bit about his hammocking journey and also about some of the hammocks and gear that he DIY's, which is pretty much all of it. Below are some of the links where Chris got his ideas from for his DIY's. After hearing some about Chris, we talk to him about the MidHHA h…

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Episode #48 - Health Benefits Of Sleeping In A Hammock 54:31

1y ago54:31

54:31

The idea of sleeping in a hammock may seem unusual for some people, but it has been a long-standing tradition in many cultures around the world. Hammocks are known for their comfort and convenience, and they offer many health benefits as well. In this podcast episode, we will explore the many health benefits of sleeping in a hammock. Hammocks have …

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Episode 6: Hair and DNA 30:58

1y ago30:58

30:58

This episode briefly covers the of value collecting hair in a bigfoot investigation and what information it can provide within the DNA arena. Explaining the difference between Nuclear DNA and Mitochondrial DNA is also briefly covered. This episode also talks about whether you need the whole hair with follicle, bulb, root, etc... for DNA or can just…

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Episode #47 - Pheonix Hanging Out West 36:01

1y ago36:01

36:01

Hey everyone, this weeks episode I catch up with Pheonix while he is on his vacation out west. It is a shorter episode because it's more of a teaser episode on what he has been up to. Once he gets back home we will be doing a full episode where he gives us all the details of his trip. If you want to get a little more of the personal side of AJ and …

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Episode # 46 - Recap on what to expect for HangCon. 59:09

1y ago59:09

59:09

This week is going to be a little different because it is going to be a recap episode of what to expect at HangCon if you are planning on joining us for the next event. We opened registration last week on July 4th, and we already have 111 people signed up as of yesterday, and several of them will be first time guests. So that’s why I wanted to re-r…

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Episode #45 - Mighty Blue Makes the Switch To Hammocks 1:02:58

1y ago1:02:58

1:02:58

We have a very special guest this week. He has his own podcast which a lot of you may already listen to. He is also the creator of The Hiking Radio Network, which this podcast is a part of. I am talking about Steve Adams, or also known as Mighty Blue. I have been trying for the past 3 years to convert Mighty Blue for a ground dweller to a tree dwel…

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Episode #44 - Skunkape & Pheonix Talk Hammock Stands. 50:30

1y ago50:30

50:30

This week Pheonix and myself dive into a little chat about hammock stands. We talk about why it's a good idea to have one, the different types of stands from the lightweight to the not so lightweight makes and models, and we also touch base on how a little common since and rational expectations should be used when choosing the right hammock stand t…

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Episode #43 - Skunkape's & Pheonix's mini vacations 52:45

1y ago52:45

52:45

On this weeks episode it's just myself and Pheonix catching up some and talking about our mini vacations that we just got back from. Pheonix and his family went to Washington DC and then to the Shenandoah's, and I was up in Virginia too, but was hiking around the Catawba Mountain area to see what McAfee Knob and all looked like with good weather. Y…

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Episode #42 - Robert Biron (Salty Beard) 1:22:14

1y ago1:22:14

1:22:14

Our guest for this episode is Robert Biron, or also known as Salty Beard. Robert is a former photojournalist, art director, map illustrator, and lifelong cyclist. He is a content creator on YouTube that specializes in bikepacking and gravel cycling. He is the cycling uncle that everyone wishes that they had in their family, empowering and inspiring…

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The Whatever! Podcast Proudly Presents: The US Government’s Worst Moments; Crime, Coverups, and Coercion Part 1 19:46

1y ago19:46

19:46

No notes this week, except that you should rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening, and have a great week!

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Episode #41 - Al Marriott (Adventure Together) 1:21:31

1y ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Our guest this week is Al Marriott. Al is a 2022 Appalachian Trail thru hiker, a traveler, a photographer, YouTuber, and a weekly blog writer for the Trek. We talk about everything from his AT and PCT hike, some of the countries that he has been to so far, and of course, hammocks. He also tells us about a pretty scary experience that he had on the …

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Episode #40 - Steve Hazel (Hang Tight Shop) 1:21:13

1y ago1:21:13

1:21:13

This week’s guest is Steve Hazel, owner of Hang Tight Shop which specializes in top quilts and under quilts. Steve has been making top notch, affordable quilts for a few years now and selling them on his Etsy store and on his website. With all the sales that he has made, and with all the reviews being 5 stars, you know that you are going to get som…

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The Whatever! Podcast Proudly Presents: The Wilds of West Virginia: Coal, Conspiracies, and Cryptids (Part 2) 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

Music used: Free Music No. 1- For Four Theremins- Percy Grainger- Electronic Music Sources Volume 3 Banjo Music: royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for @FreeSound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu https://www.facebook.com/freemusicfor... / freesoundmusic original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzteZxTLHkI…

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Episode #39 - Weston Barnes & Maria Rising (Mr. Mocks Hammocks) 1:21:35

1y ago1:21:35

1:21:35

We have 2 guests on the podcast this week, Weston Barnes and Maria Rising, the owners of Mr. Mocks Hammocks. Mr. Mocks is one of the donating partners of HangCon, so Pheonix and I have a great chat with them to learn a little more about them on a personal level. We talk about how they both got into camping, how they met, the start of the company, a…

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Episode #38 - Travis Schaak ( Cap'n Carry On) 59:02

1+ y ago59:02

59:02

This weeks episode is just a little different and that is because it was recorded in the woods while out camping with Pheonix and our guest this week, Travis Schaak or also known as Cap'n Carry On.. Travis is a good friend of mine and AJ's, and he is also the one that makes all of the great food that is served at HangCon each year. Pheonix and I ha…

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Episode #37 - Karla "With a K" - (BACONFEST) 1:22:25

1+ y ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Our guest this week is Karla "With a K". Karla started camping as a 40-year-old, and two years later was camping at least one night a month (currently on year 8), and now is exclusively in hammocks. She camps with her 2 rescue cats, Kizme (Kiz-mah) and Krasa (Kressah) and runs the Facebook group Camping & Hiking with your cat. She also leads the Me…

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Episode #36 - Aaron Krohnberg (Signal Outdoors) 1:21:45

1+ y ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Our guest this week is, Aaron Krohnberg. Aaron is a backpacker, adventurer and YouTuber. He has been backpacking for the past 3 years in the heat of summers and the sub-zero colds of winter. He likes to video his trips and adventures and post them to his YouTube channel, Signal Outdoors. His motto is, "Hike until the signal is weak", so that is wha…

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Episode #35 ( Myths about hammocks) 55:15

1+ y ago55:15

55:15

This week myself and Pheonix have a chat, and give our input on the top 10 myths about hammocks that we hear discussed on social media and other places. Things like, Hammocks are only for smaller, lighter people, Hammocks are heavier than tents, and some others. So take a listen, let us know if there are other myths that you have heard out there, a…

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The Whatever! Podcast Proudly Presents: An Announcement 2:12

1+ y ago2:12

2:12

This is not a full Episode, just an announcement about the future of the Podcast.

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The Whatever! Podcast Proudly Presents: The Wilds of West Virginia; Coal, Conspiracy, and Cryptids 41:11

1+ y ago41:11

41:11

Music used: Free Music No. 1- For Four Theremins- Percy Grainger- Electronic Music Sources Volume 3 Harlem Nocturne Cello Suite in G Major by Johann Sebastian Bach and Yo Yo Ma

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Episode #34 - Rob Pelton (Adventurer, Backpacker, Hiker, Camper, Outdoorsman, Traveler & YouTuber) 1:20:37

1+ y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Our guest this week is Rob Pelton. Rob is an Adventurer, Backpacker, Hiker, Camper, Outdoorsman, Traveler & YouTuber, with right around 5,500 subscribers and has 246 videos on his channel. Pheonix and myself have a great chat with Rob and talk about everything from how he got into camping , his choice of hammock, the YouTube channel, and some of hi…

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