Best Bathos Podcasts (2024)

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‘I have my coaching qualifications’ -Helman Mkhalele 1:11:14

4M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

Bafana Bafana assitant coach Helman Mkhalele on the BBK Uplugged podacst speaks about his coaching qualifications; building on Afcon momentum; creating an SA football think tank; why Chiefs and Pirates must step up to the plate; how Jomo Sono sold him to Greece and Irvin Khoza sold him to Turkey and why Bafana will play Andorra…

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'Alcohol abuse remains a persistent problem among PSL players' Mosimane tells BBK 2:06:22

7M ago2:06:22

2:06:22

Alcohol abuse remains a persistent problem among Premier Soccer League (PSL) players, an issue Pitso Mosimane says needs all hands on deck to address.Sunday Times sports editor Bareng-Batho Kortjaas spoke to Mosimane about alcohol abuse in the PSL, taking on the coaching job at Kaizer Chiefs, Bafana Bafana and his time at the UAE Pro League and Al …

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'New Kazier Chiefs coach will be in charge by the pre-season'-Kazier Motaung tells BBK 59:07

8M ago59:07

59:07

A new Kaizer Chiefs coach will be in charge of the club going into preseason. These are not my words but those of head honcho of club, Kaizer Motaung himself. If you don’t believe me, listen to this latest instalment of SportsLIVE with BBK on when the Chiefs saviour will arrive. He also speaks about the PSL and Mamelodi Sundowns.…

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DStv Premiership coaches speak their minds ahead of the 2023-24 season kick-off 24:19

12M ago24:19

24:19

The wait is over. Football on the domestic front is back and it will get off with a bang when six time Premier Soccer League champions and holders Mamelodi Sundowns get the show underway with a clash against Sekhukhune United. In this edition of the podcast, host BBK caught up with several DStv premiership coaches who told me they can’t wait to get…

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Jose Riveiro talks upcoming Nedbank cup and all things Pirates 40:15

1y ago40:15

40:15

In an exclusive sit-down with Jose Riveiro we got the Orlando Pirates coach to talk about the threat of Sekhukhune United in the upcoming Nedbank Cup final. We also quizzed him about the defensive partnership of Xoki and Sibisi, the super sub special weapon that is Sandile Mthethwa, born-again Terrence Dzvukamanja and the versatile energetic batter…

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Our winning 11: Top fashion-scoring world cup soccer shirts 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

38:38

With the 2022 Qatar World Cup in full swing, Arena’s most fashion forward experts rate some of the best (and worst) soccer shirts to grace the pitch. The competition kicked off on Sunday and will see 32 teams from around the world take each other on in the hopes of bagging the coveted golden trophy. As soccer fans look forward to watching their fav…

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Steenbok unplugged 1:00:07

2y ago1:00:07

1:00:07

New Safa technical director Walter Steenbok says he wants to silence the drums of disagreement between PSL coaches and Bafana boss Hugo Broos. "I’m in a whatsapp group with all PSL coaches. I want to be a buffer between Broos and PSL coaches.” He cautions that Broos must be mindful of his comments and adds that “the senior national coach and I are …

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King Kaizer on the microphone 31:57

2y ago31:57

31:57

Kaizer Chiefs boss Kaizer Motaung speaks on the PSL working on a model to regulate the buying and selling of clubs and bringing a new leadership on board. King Kaizer says he is well aware that the army of Amakhosi fans is worried that their strike force may lack of firepower ahead of the 2022-23 season. He also shares his thoughts with Bareng-Bath…

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Kaizer Chiefs are improving, says Frosler 29:01

2+ y ago29:01

29:01

I’m chilling in the corner and sitting on a crate with Mabizwasabele. Who you ask? That’s the utility Kaizer Chiefs player Reeve Frosler. Frosler is adamant that Chiefs are improving. He talks about the difficult time when multiple Covid-19 cases hit Mount Naturena and what the young players need to break into the first team. Oh and that, sweet spe…

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Morena, man of the moment 20:07

2+ y ago20:07

20:07

Thapelo Morena joins me on SportsLIVE with BBK as we look back to his moment of magic - the solitary strike that saw Mamelodi Sundowns earn an historic victory against Al Ahly in Egypt. We also chat Bafana Bafana and DStv Premiership.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Kaizer Chiefs slayer Tim 35:23

2+ y ago35:23

35:23

He was signed as a player by John Comitis while pursuing his law studies. He graduated as a lawyer and went on to become a top player agent. He now sits as an equal with Comitis as a fellow club owner. Tim Sukazi is the your guest on SportsLive with BBK and shares thoughts on chowing Chiefs, the Bancane of Bafana Ethan Brooks, the mockery of the bu…

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Jesse Donn banging on the Bafana door 30:55

2+ y ago30:55

30:55

Jesse Donn, the 22-year-old SuperSport United central defensive midfielder tells me about quietly establishing himself in the Matsatsantsa engine room, banging on the Bafana door, learning from Teboho Mokoena and Thamsanqa Gabuza and gives thoughts on the absence of white players. It is all in SportsLIVE with BBK…

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Magic man Maduka 31:53

2+ y ago31:53

31:53

The man from Malawi who is behind the magic of Royal AM, John Maduka is your guest on SportsLive with BBK. Hear him on red hot striker Victor Letsoalo, boss lady MamMkhize, Max Tshabalala and the so far stunning season of the new kids on the PSL block.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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From poverty to prosperity - The Willard Katsande story 30:14

2+ y ago30:14

30:14

This is not a football podcast. It is the inspirational life story of Willard Katsande, Zimbabwean professional footballer, a former player of Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs and the Zimbabwe national team. It is a tale about getting out of the ghetto. Katsande says poverty is the best humility you can ever get.…

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Teboho Mokwena in the zone 24:22

3y ago24:22

24:22

“I grew up supporting Kaizer Chiefs but I’ve fallen in love with Mamelodi Sundowns,” Teboho Mokoena, the in-demand SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana midfielder, tells me on SportsLive with BBK. He shares interesting insights on Bafana boss Hugo Broos, Sipho Mbule and SuperSport United.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Chiefs vs Sundowns - the fan face-off is back 33:51

3y ago33:51

33:51

The swashbuckling Brazilian Skhomo and the stout-hearted Khosi Mkhu face-off on SportsLive with BBK as they run the rule on the upcoming mouthwatering Mamelodi Sundowns v Kaizer Chiefs clash.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Bafana's new beginning under Broos 32:28

3y ago32:28

32:28

Colleague and senior journalist Mahlatse Mphahlele joins me as we sink our teeth into Bafana Bafana as they begin their gruelling qualifying campaign for 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar as the team builds anew yet again, this time under new boss Hugo Broos. Hopefullly the new Broom with sweep clean. Enjoy SportsLive with BBK.…

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Salute the Major 36:19

3y ago36:19

36:19

Listen to AmaZulu striker Lehlohonolo Majoro tell his story of how he retired from football in his teens, having the cushion of education, Caf Champions League campaign and working with Bhele and Benni. Enjoy SportsLIVE with BBK.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Mokwena on the mic 34:14

3y ago34:14

34:14

On SportsLIVE with BBK, Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena shares his thoughts on the club's new signings, Caf Champions League, the strength and threat of Kaizer Chiefs and more.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Off the field: saving soccer sponsorships 29:33

3y ago29:33

29:33

Managing partner at Playmakers Seishane Leshaba chats sponsorships, the impact of Covid-19 on the shrinking the sponsorship and sports revenue market and shirt merchandise, with our host BBK on this weeks episode of SportsLIVE with BBK.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Jele unplugged… 28:40

3y ago28:40

28:40

Happy Jele and Orlando Pirates have been tighter than tongue and saliva, together since 2006. Hear him out on his highs and lows at Bucs, recovering from suffering tennis score defeats, being sidelined for a year, signing a new contract and the influence on Mandla Ncikazi.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Reject? Who? Me? 27:48

3y ago27:48

27:48

Keagan Dolly is back in town and went one on one with BBK. He breathes fire about his new home Kaizer Chiefs, reuniting with the components of the CBD, rejecting offers from elsewhere and what he aims to do return glory days to Amakhosi.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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"I had a dream", says Bafana Bafana keeper Ronwen Williams 42:25

3y ago42:25

42:25

If you want loyalty get a dog, they say. If you want a one club man, SuperSport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is your go to guy. He arrived at the club as a kid and is living his dream as number one goalkeeper for club and country. On SportsLive with BBK Williams spoke to me about Mokoena, Mbule, following Tau's example, Hugo Broos and 2022 Wor…

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Zungu in the zone 45:28

3+ y ago45:28

45:28

"If you are a player for AmaZulu FC you have to impress coach," says club president Sandile Zungu when asked about Siphiwe Tshabalala. He also shares his thoughts on coach Benni McCarthy, Moeneeb Josephs, Siyabonga Nomvethe and offers a view on Caf president Patrice Motsepe. Sengwayo also pays tribute to Isilo Samabandla. It is all in the latest in…

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Jay-Jay Okocha says his say… 25:33

3+ y ago25:33

25:33

He was so good they named him twice, Jay Jay Okocha. On SportsLive with BBK the Nigerian and African soccer legend chats about SA players being too comfortable, says Motsepe for Caf president and gives thoughts on Haaland, Mbappe and Sancho.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Thabo Nodada unplugged 53:04

3+ y ago53:04

53:04

The Cape Town City captain is not just a dynamite in a small package. He is actually a ball of fire. He shares his thoughts about the prospect of joining Kaizer Chiefs, Bafana beating Ghana, Bongani Zungu and Percy Tau and what he wants for himself. This is fire. You don't want to miss it.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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The power of Mandla 46:44

3+ y ago46:44

46:44

Head coach Mandla Ncikazi shares the secrets of Lamontville Golden Arrows' great start to the PSL season, how he discovered Fortune Makaringe and a long list of other players, his relationship with Steve Komphela and views on his boss Mato Madlala.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Buhle breaks the silence 30:28

3+ y ago30:28

30:28

Buhlebuyeza Mkhwanazi has not kicked a ball in anger in many months. The 2016 MTN8 winner, the 2017 Premier Soccer League and Telkom Knockout champion joins BBK on SportsLive with BBK to talk about his standoff with chaos club TTM, his next destination, turning down an offer from north Africa after the 2019 Afcon and his thoughts on Gavin Hunt and …

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Music in the air 41:12

3+ y ago41:12

41:12

What's popping in the ears of flying winger and Rugby World Cup hero Makazole Mapimpi when he prepares himself for the battle ahead? What sound moves the spirit of veteran footballer Reneilwe Letsholonyane as he plans and plots against the opponents before stepping on to the football field? I caught up with the superstars for the very first serving…

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Kekana unplugged 43:16

3+ y ago43:16

43:16

The captain of mellow yellow men from Chloorkop, the scorer of top drawer scorchers, Hlompho Kekana, has once again gained nomination for the Puskas goal of the year. He is the guest on SportsLive with BBK and they talk about Pitso Mosimane's Champions League hunt with Al Ahly, Themba Zwane's red hot form, the demise of Anele Ngcongca, working unde…

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Desiree's desire for a record fourth Cosafa Cup final victory 31:25

3+ y ago31:25

31:25

Whoever came up with dynamite comes in small packages had my guest in mind. She is the mother of the nation of the many women who play football for the senior women's soccer national team Banyana Banyana. Her name is Desiree Ellis. She is the Alice in the Banyana wonderland. If boxing had the late Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala, soccer has Desiree Ellis…

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From Jozi to Dar es Salaam, Senzo is the man! 35:42

3+ y ago35:42

35:42

Today on SportsLive with BBK we travel all the way to east Africa. We stop in country called Tanzania. The reason we are in Tanzania today is because it has, for many years, been home to one South African, Senzo Mbatha, formerly known Mazingiza. The former Orlando Pirates, Platinum Stars and Bay United administrator holds the special honour of work…

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Cobra ready to strike Sea Robbers 37:23

4y ago37:23

37:23

Name: Dlamini, Ayanda "Cobra" Dlamini. Age: 36. Occupation: Youngest coach in the Premier Soccer League. Discussion: Why I signed Augustine Mulenga. Why I went for experinced Alan Freese as assistant coach. Why I brought 36-year old Simphiwe Tshabalala. Catch Dlamini in his own words in this latest instalment of SportsLive with BBK. And oh, "bring …

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Cometh the hour, cometh Gavin 26:48

4y ago26:48

26:48

"Kaizer Chiefs will be competitive. I will make them competitive." That is Gavin Hunt's pledge to the army of Amakhosi faithful as he begins his journey in gold and black. Catch his frank conversation with the Sunday Times sports editor Bareng-Batho Kortjaas on the SportsLIVE with BBK podcast.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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From Cape to Cairo, Rhulani on Pitso 25:11

4y ago25:11

25:11

Rhulani Mokwena shares his thoughts on the mark of the man that is Pitso Mosimane. The foundations of African football shook when Mosimane resigned from an eight year successful spell with Mamelodi Sundowns to team up with African Club of the Century and Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The Hurricane, Khanyiso Tshwaku runs the rule on the Springbok Showdow…

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Rugby returns and magical soccer ahead 26:30

4y ago26:30

26:30

The focus is on rugby and soccer in your latest offering of SportsLIVE with BBK. There will be a lot of rusty bodies when rugby returns in SA. Loftus Versfeld will be the base for the Super Fan Saturday double header. The first game to get rugby action going again will see the Bulls battle the Sharks. That will be followed by a clash between the St…

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Kaizer Chiefs' head scout chats about player selection in SA 41:32

4y ago41:32

41:32

Walter Steenbok, the head of scouting at Kaizer Chiefs, a role he performed with distinction at Mamelodi Sundowns, is a well decorated scouting master. The supremely qualified talent spotter has published a book titled The Football Scouting Bible. It offers a practical guide to scouting. Such is his eye for talent, Steenbok brought Gastin Sirino an…

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'My dream was to become a radio DJ' — Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana 27:46

4y ago27:46

27:46

From the dusty fields of Zebediela to scaling the heights of football success in SA and the continent. That is the story of Hlompho Kekana, the Mamelodi Sundowns captain as told to Bareng-Batho Kortjaas on SportsLIVE with BBK. The boy who harboured ambitions of becoming a DJ is a now a man with seven Premier Soccer League titles to his name. Still …

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Fan face-off part two: Chiefs vs Sundowns 41:10

4y ago41:10

41:10

In today's podcast we have part two of the fan face-off between Kaizer Chiefs fan Mkhuseli Ngcube and his opposite number from Mamelodi Sundowns, Sive Yekanye. We are one match away from the curtain falling down on the 2019-20 Absa Premiership season. The champions will be crowned on the final day of the season. We head to the finish line with Chie…

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Kaitano Tembo watches with keen interest as Sundowns capitalise on Chiefs fumble 25:59

4y ago25:59

25:59

The 2019-20 Absa Premiership season is fast approaching the finish line. Although they lost 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns on Thursday, Kaizer Chiefs are still at the summit of the standings by virtue of a superior goal difference. Amakhosi and Abafana Bestyle are tied on 53 points going into weekend's action. But today on SportsLive with BBK we have blackb…

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FAN FACE-OFF | Chiefs vs.Sundowns 40:35

4y ago40:35

40:35

Fans are the fuel that fire up the beautiful game. The footballers turn on the magic between the four white lines. The club bosses pay the bills. The sponsors funnel the funds that make the world go around. But soccer supporters, the football fans are the fuel behind it all. They are the heart and soul of the sport. They bring colour to the game. T…

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Geoffrey Toyana is ‘disappointed and disgusted’ by CSA president Chris Nenzani's comments 33:20

4y ago33:20

33:20

Today we shine the spotlight on Geoffrey Toyana, a top cricket coach who conducted a cleansweep in domestic cricket in 2017. On the back of the great work he did with Highveld Lions, the man was in line to graduate to Proteas coaching job. But Cricket South Africa appointed Barbadian Ottis Gibson. CSA president Chris Nenzani told set tongues waggin…

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Soccer is back: coaches comment on Nedbank Cup semifinals 34:02

4y ago34:02

34:02

Welcome to SportsLIVE with BBK. In our first episode today, we will shine the spotlight on the Nedbank Cup semifinals. Find out what the coaches of Mamelodi Sundowns, Bidvest Wits, Baroka FC and Bloemfontein Celtic have up their sleeves as they go into battle in a double header at the spiritual home of South African soccer, Orlando Stadium, on Satu…

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Lebogang Manyama's Comeback Season 35:17

4+ y ago35:17

35:17

Kaizer Chiefs held pole position in the Absa Premiership before the Premier Soccer League was suspended due to the coronavirus lockdown. Prior to the recess, Lebogang Manyama was the attacking midfielder that propelled AmaKhosi to the top of the log. His six goal contributions might not match Samir Nurkovic's (11) and Leonardo Castro's (nine) goal …

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COVID-19, SPORT-0 (feat. Danny Jordaan & Irvin Khoza) 25:30

4+ y ago25:30

25:30

The Corona Virus has hit live sports for a six, it's put 19 past the net, it's stolen a march on every sporting event around the globe, it's hit sports for a knockout and fans as well as players and managers are feeling it. In this episode, we put together what the federation bosses have to say regarding their sporting codes. Will some force the is…

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The story of the Malan brothers, Pieter, Andre & Janneman 43:28

4+ y ago43:28

43:28

Cricketer Andre Malan joined us on the SportsLIVE podcast to chat about his and his brothers' background and their make-up. Andre, 28, plays for Western Province, while his siblings, Pieter and Janneman, graduated to the Test and ODI ranks this past summer cricket season. Pieter, 30, made his debut in SA's closely fought second Test against England…

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RWC2019 Untold Stories (feat. Rassie Erasmus & Dr Jerome Mampane) 32:26

4+ y ago32:26

32:26

Yes, the 2019 Rugby World Cup is still on our minds and we relish the idea of peeling layers of the Springboks' third William Webb Ellis trophy. In this episode, we have another look behind the scenes, as we piece together how Siya Kolisi, Rassie Erasmus and Co. concocted the historic feat. We hear from Springbok medical team doctor Dr Jerome Mampa…

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What happened to Inny Radebe? 29:57

4+ y ago29:57

29:57

One of the most talked-about episodes in rugby last year happened when former Sharks flyhalf Inny Radebe released a "diss track" venting his frustrations with the South African rugby system. In this episode, you can hear that track and hear from the man himself, Radebe, who details what his thought-process was when he recorded the song, which cause…

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Should Temba replace Faf? (feat. Phila Sixaba) 33:08

4+ y ago33:08

33:08

Faf du Plessis announced that he was stepping down from the Proteas Test and T20 captaincy, making way for a new leader. Quinton de Kock has assumed the reins in the white-ball formats (ODI and T20) but should Temba Bavuma replace Du Plessis as Test captain?By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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Team SA in precarious shape for Olympics (feat. David Isaacson) 33:10

4+ y ago33:10

33:10

Without Wayde van Niekerk or Caster Semenya, two great medal hopes, Team South Africa came back from the World Athletics Championships in Doha without a single medal -- an ominous sign before the Tokyo Olympic games this year.By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)

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