Best Zack Patterson Podcasts (2024)

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6 - Episode 6. Moves and Countermoves 43:14

2h ago43:14

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Darcy appoints a controversial new Preceptor, and launches him on a dangerous investigation to uncover more about the Queen’s real whereabouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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5 - Episode 5. Under the Bruise 38:02

23h ago38:02

38:02

On their way to Dubobnik, Hope, Lydia, and Penelope are shipwrecked on a small, craggy island off Guernsey. They take shelter in an old monastery, but are surprised to find the island crawling with Blighters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 55: Self-Doubt Does Not Exist In This Dojo (w/ Grant Patterson) 1:28:35

4d ago1:28:35

1:28:35

On this episode of Serious Fun, we tie on our headband and take it to the streets with Grant Patterson, Head Sensei of the WNFC Esports Dojo and CEO of WNFC LLC. Grant sits down with us to talk about fighting games and how his organization uses them to teach kids skills like confidence, decision-making, and determination that can help them elsewher…

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4 - Episode 4. Nox Invicta 35:56

14d ago35:56

35:56

Darcy contends with the arrival of someone from her past life. The Council’s suspicions of Darcy are tested as they prepare for an annual celebration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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3 - Episode 3. A Different Path 31:22

22d ago31:22

31:22

Lydia learns of a troubling health condition. A distant, troubled Hope makes a shocking discovery about an old friend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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2 - Episode 2. Long Live 39:54

19d ago39:54

39:54

In Dubrovnik, the Council of the Queen’s Scion’s deliberate over Darcy’s identity, and her fate. The arrival of the youngest, most mysterious council member, Kexian, further complicates matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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1 - Episode 1. How to Survive an Ice Age 29:32

1M ago29:32

29:32

Hope is questioned by Gussie after a disturbing incident involving Lydia. Meanwhile, dire news about an ever-worsening storm spell trouble for Locryn Castle, and potentially all of humanity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Season 2 Recap 4:03

1M ago4:03

4:03

Catch up with our Season 2 recap of Impact Winter before listening to Season 3. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Season 3 Trailer 1:00

1M ago1:00

1:00

The groundbreaking vampire-apocalypse Audible Original series is back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 54: GameChangers - The Games That Made Us (w/ Juli Case and Chris Williams) 1:02:14

10M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Video games! You love 'em! You know you do! But some games are more special to us than others. Some games inspired us, or challenged us. They made us see the medium and the world in a different way. Some even changed the entire industry. These are the GameChangers, and this week on Serious Fun Bryan sits down with Dr. Juli Case and Dr. Chris Willia…

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Episode 53: Listener Beware, You're In For A Scare(y good time) (w/ R.L. Stine) 56:03

10M ago56:03

56:03

In our second live show from the Brown County Library Pop-Con, Bryan is joined by legendary author and master of kid-oriented horror R. L. Stine! In this wide-ranging interview in front of a massive live audience, we talk about writing horror for younger audiences, the impact Tales from the Crypt has on a young mind, tips and strategies for a proli…

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Episode 52: You Meddling Musicians (w/ The Shake Ups) 1:02:12

10M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Serious Fun returns with another slate of live episodes from the 2023 Brown County Library Pop-Con! This week, Bryan sits down with Patrick and Savannah O'Connor of power pop band The Shake Ups and discusses their unique blend of cartoon and musical influences in front a live audience! This "animated" conversation also covers copyright and licensin…

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12 - The Prophecy Type 34:42

11M ago34:42

34:42

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of the Winter Childe as forces converge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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11 - Hard Reset 29:40

11M ago29:40

29:40

Fionnuir and Felix aid Darcy as she uncovers the Queen’s secrets, which threaten to reveal secrets of her own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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10 - The Striker & Kettle 29:17

11M ago29:17

29:17

While Penelope and Lydia hide out in an abandoned pub, a terrifying foe lurks just beyond the shadows... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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9 - In the Wind 26:51

11M ago26:51

26:51

Hope and Rook are on the run through Dubrovnik as they try to escape the Council. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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8 - Parting Glass 29:55

12M ago29:55

29:55

Darcy and Felix are left reeling after tragedy strikes in Antrim. Afterward, Darcy is left questioning her actions and her self-control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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7 - Pontefract 24:12

1y ago24:12

24:12

A run-in with blighters leaves Penelope and Lydia stranded at an old friend’s farmhouse, where tensions loom and secrets threaten to surface. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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6 - A Sweet Hope 24:34

1y ago24:34

24:34

Hope and an unlikely ally face off against members of the Queen’s Council who seek information on Darcy’s whereabouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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5 - The Devil's Delve 27:14

1y ago27:14

27:14

Fionnuir tests Darcy’s abilities, while Felix learns the story of Whisper’s past. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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4 - The Third Sister 26:30

1y ago26:30

26:30

Penelope formulates a plan to find Hope - and forms an uneasy alliance in the process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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3 - By the Skin of Her Teeth 21:06

1y ago21:06

21:06

Back at Locryn Castle, Hope deals with the fallout from her confrontation with Humble Jon as she pursues a new relationship with Soho survivor Lydia Leppoc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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2 - The Ends of the Earth 29:22

1y ago29:22

29:22

In Antrim, the curiously powerful vampire Darcy Dunraven begins her training with Fionnuir, the maker of her maker and leader of the resistance against the vampire Queen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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1 - Blind Spots 24:40

1y ago24:40

24:40

We return to post-apocalyptic England where Hope Dunraven has stepped into her sister's shoes as defender of the small community of survivors under Locryn Castle. But as she tries to balance her duties with having a life worth coming home to, a grisly mystery heralds the arrival of a dangerous new foe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…

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Season 1 Recap 3:27

1y ago3:27

3:27

Catch up with our Season 1 recap of Impact Winter before listening to Season 2. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Season 2 Trailer 0:59

1y ago0:59

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The hit Audible Original series from executive producers of The Walking Dead and the writer of Pacific Rim returns for its highly anticipated second season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 51: Grappling with Neokayfabe (w/ Abraham Josephine Riesman) 1:23:28

1+ y ago1:23:28

1:23:28

What can professional wrestling and its largest figurehead tell us about our social and political moment? Turns out - a lot! Author Abraham Josephine Riesman returns to Serious Fun for an in-depth discussion about her new book "Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America". Riesman breaks down McMahon, his empire, his connections to politi…

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Episode 50: The King of the Monsters (w/ Miriam Brabham and Zack Kruse) 58:00

2y ago58:00

58:00

In our final live Serious Fun from the 2022 Brown County Library Comic-Con, Bryan sits down with Zack Kruse (UW - Green Bay Sheboygan) and Miriam Brabham (UW - Green Bay Main Campus) to once and for all answer that question that gnaws at us literally and figuratively - who is the all time greatest, gnarliest, creepiest, most symbolically relevant m…

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Episode 49: The Nefarious Gourdon Seed (w/ Robb Mommaerts) 54:28

2y ago54:28

54:28

It's a spooktacular celebration of the craft of drawing on a new Serious Fun! In this live episode from the 2022 Brown County Library Pop-Con, Green Bay artist Robb Mommaerts talks about his style, influences, and work on properties like Klawde the Evil Alien Warlord Cat. Robb also demonstrates how to draw and create original characters from scratc…

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Episode 48: Writing The Stories I Wanted to See (w/ Lori M. Lee) 57:08

2y ago57:08

57:08

Serious Fun returns with the first of three live episodes recorded in front of a live audience at the Brown County Library Pop Con on October 1, 2022! First, Bryan sits down with acclaimed, award-winning author Lori M. Lee to discuss her work on books like Pahua and the Soul Stealer, as well as representation in fantasy and science fiction, breakin…

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Episode 47: The Godzilla Door 29:18

2+ y ago29:18

29:18

This week, Serious Fun brings you what you've been craving - academic lectures! Recorded on April 18th, 2022 as part of the Climate Change Teach-In at UWGB, Bryan talks about the movie "Don't Look Up" and the broader question of pop culture metaphors for scientific and social issues. How do metaphors work? Is Don't Look Up a successful one? Are the…

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Episode 46: A Civilized Konversation (w / David Craddock) 1:31:00

2+ y ago1:31:00

1:31:00

If you were waiting for a new episode of Serious Fun, well...your wait is over. Also, maybe get some other things going on in your life? I mean, do what you will, just seems weird that you await this podcast with bated breath. That said, this is a real good episode! A great one, I daresay! The illustrious writer and author David L. Craddock joins u…

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12 - Thicker Than Water 54:09

2+ y ago54:09

54:09

As the dust settles, Darcy and Hope realize they have one more threat to neutralize, but this time, it’s one of their own. "Thicker Than Water," episode 12 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, David Gyasi as Rook, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Bella Ramse…

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11 - Ancient History 20:13

2+ y ago20:13

20:13

Darcy musters all of her strength to defeat Kallistrata and ensure the safety of those she loves at Castle Locryn. “Ancient History," Episode 11 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, David Gyasi as Rook, Himesh Patel as Felix and LIam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Bella Ramsey as Whisper, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gus…

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10 - The Devil Doesn’t Knock 18:02

2+ y ago18:02

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As the castle is overrun by Kallistrata’s army, everyone is forced to pull together in order to survive. Elsewhere, Jepson is determined to find and eliminate Darcy. “The Devil Doesn't Knock," episode 10 of Impact Winter, starred Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, Himesh atel as Felix and LIam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Bella Ramsey …

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9 - The Duchess of Soho 21:03

2+ y ago21:03

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Rook’s loyalties become clear when an ancient villain reveals her bloodthirsty intentions and Darcy’s attempts to stop her go horribly awry. “The Duchess of Soho," episode 9 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, David Gyasi as Rook, Bella Ramsey as Whisper and Indira Varma as Kallistrata. Also appearing were Amy Snudden as Young Hop…

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8 - Church Cove 19:33

2+ y ago19:33

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Hope and Penelope grow closer, but a brutal attack on a nearby village makes it difficult for Hope to advocate for the vampire. “Church Cove," episode 8 of Impact Winter, starred Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie …

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7 - The Blood of Who We Used to Be 26:04

2+ y ago26:04

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While Rook helps Darcy navigate her future, she finds herself inexorably pulled to the past. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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6 - A Name or a Promise 22:05

2+ y ago22:05

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Beset by guilt, Hope joins Felix and Jepson in the search for Darcy, and none are prepared for what they find. "A Name or a Promise," episode 6 of Impact Winter starred Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie BLackwood,…

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5 - That Which Nothing Hunts 31:17

2+ y ago31:17

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As Darcy explores her newfound power, she’s filled with equal parts horror, awe and a surprisingly quenchable thirst for vengeance. "That Which Nothing Hunts," episode 5 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, David Gyasi as Rook, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Bella Ramsey as Whisper…

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4 - Val Sans Retour 17:21

2+ y ago17:21

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Hope’s choices lead her down a dangerous path, and when Darcy tries to help, all their worst nightmares come true. "Val Sans Retour," episode 4 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, David Gyasi as Rook, Himesh Patel as Felix, and LIam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gu…

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3 - Some Strange Shadow 24:56

2+ y ago24:56

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Hope starts a tentative new friendship, and Darcy’s reaction pits them against one another. “Some Strange Shadow," episode 3 of Impact Winter starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed- Miles as Hope, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Freddy Carter as Jory Hobbe…

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2 - The Truth Unsaid 21:33

2+ y ago21:33

21:33

Castle security questions the new visitors and Darcy struggles to protect Hope from her sister’s own reckless behavior. Starring Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, David Gyasi as Rook, and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie Blackwood, Owain Rhys D…

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1 - Cold Snap 23:47

2+ y ago23:47

23:47

In the not -too- distant future, remnants of humanity shelter in Locryn Castle trying desperately to survive the endless night. Little do they know, everything they’ve built is about to be threatened by forces against which they are unmatched. Starring Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, Himesh Patel as Felix, and Liam Cunningham …

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Trailer 1:17

2+ y ago1:17

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“They came after the impact and the firestorms. When the sun went dark. Like they’d been there all along. Just waiting.” From executive producers of The Walking Dead and Travis Beacham, the writer of Pacific Rim, comes a heart-stopping Audible Original featuring a brilliant British cast. It’s the near future and seven years since a comet hit the ea…

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Episode 45: We Need Podcast Power, Now! (w/ Joe Hunter & Lan Pitts) 1:22:29

3y ago1:22:29

1:22:29

It's another Serious Fun! This week, Bryan dons his brightly-colored spandex and joins forces with artist Joe Hunter and returning guest writer Lan Pitts to talk about their series "Beast Heart Strikers" and its exciting new announcement, as well as the sentai genre and how their cultural influences have shaped the work. We also talk about a lot of…

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Episode 44: Ten Rings, Someone Pick It Up (w/ Pang Yang) 1:16:58

3y ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Once again, Serious Fun goes into the breach and picks apart the latest offering from the Marvel monoculture – SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS. This time, however, we have a very special guest – academic professional, martial arts and comic movie aficionado, and beloved spouse Pang Yang! Bryan and Pang talk about her experiences growing u…

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Episode 43: The Nostalgia Awakens, Returns, and Rises (w/ Eric Morgan, Chuck Rybak, & Ryan Martin) 1:25:06

3y ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Earlier this year, the Oshkosh Public Museum played host to “The Nostalgia Awakens”, a traveling exhibit that holds the distinction of being the largest public display of the original Star Wars action figures and toys ever in Wisconsin. Such a momentous occasion merits an equally momentous podcast – one that cannot be contained in a single show alo…

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Episode 42: "X" Marks the Book (w/ David and Nadia Oxford) 1:21:37

3y ago1:21:37

1:21:37

It's a new fall season of Serious Fun! This week, Bryan sits down with David and Nadia Oxford, retro gaming power couple and co-authors of the new book “Mega Man X: Maverick Hunter’s Field Guide”. In this wide-ranging conversation, the trio discusses how video game fandom has changed since the early days of fansites and message boards, how the Mega…

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Episode 41: Bird Man and Regretful Cyborg Grandpa (w/ Clif Ganyard & Emily Fecteau) 1:24:33

3+ y ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Serious Fun returns yet again with another group dissection session for a Marvel Disney+ streaming show! This time we're breaking down "Falcon and The Winter Soldier" with Serious Fun production assistant Emily Fecteau and, back by popular demand, it's UWGB History professor and Captain America superfan Dr. Clif Ganyard! Join us as we try to put th…

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