Best Brendan Clay Podcasts (2024)

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How to date an archaeologist: Dendrochronology - Ep 29 23:01

3d ago23:01

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It's time for the next installment of Tea-break Time Travel Training and this month we're showing the trees some love and looking into the details of dendrochronology! It seems like a simple concept but how much do you really know about tree rings? How do they form? How can we use them to date a site that's thousands of years old? And what does all…

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A bundle of Viking Age text-speak - Ep 28 1:01:59

17d ago1:01:59

1:01:59

What’s the link between two dirt balls, a bundle of five silver arm-rings, and a golden bird pin? They were all found in the Galloway Hoard! This month, Matilda is joined by Dr Adrián Maldonado, a medieval archaeologist who is currently researching this unique and fascinating find. Tune in to find out the difference between medieval history and med…

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How to date an archaeologist: Radiocarbon dating - Ep 27 31:02

1M ago31:02

31:02

It’s time for the first episode of our Tea-break Time Travel training series, where we cover all of those essential theoretical and methodological backgrounds that every time traveller needs to have under their belt. This month, we’re kicking things off with one of the most popular archaeological dating methods: radiocarbon dating. But what exactly…

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Attic DJs - Vibecast Promo Mix for Original Vibe (2017) 52:30

2M ago52:30

52:30

One from the archives:This is a promo mix that we thoughtfully compiled for Original Vibe @originalvibemusic in preparation for a subsequent event in Manly.2017 was an incredible year for us—our very first behind the controls of @atticsydney, our new event and brand.The selections within this mix are equally reminiscent of this very special time fo…

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Microwear Analysis with APN Host Dr. Matilda Siebrecht - Ep 26 52:05

2M ago52:05

52:05

Meet Tilly, the amazing host of Tea-Break Time Travel, and co-host of the And My Trowel podcasts. She is also the woman behind the @‌the_archaeologists_teacup Instagram account, and all the APN social media! Today we chat with her about her all podcasts, as well as her areas of expertise: microwear analysis and experimental archaeology. Finally, sh…

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It's very exciting! - Ep 25 43:46

3M ago43:46

43:46

Can you believe that Tea-break Time Travel has now been running for two whole years? For this very special 25th episode, Matilda does a bit of time travelling of her own, looking back at what’s happened in the podcast so far, and also sharing the future of the series. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.co…

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The earliest miniature influencers - Ep 24 46:17

4M ago46:17

46:17

Not all that glitters is gold… Sometimes it’s silver! In today’s episode, Matilda is joined by Egyptologist and Jewelery Historian Sigrid van Roode, to talk all about that most magical of materials: silver. Together, they discuss all the questions about silver that you didn’t even know you had: Why did people used to regularly cut up silver bracele…

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The 1999 classic starring Brendan Fraser... - Ep 23 46:26

5M ago46:26

46:26

This year is the 25th anniversary of the 1999 classic starring Brendan Fraser - yes, we’re talking about The Mummy - and to celebrate, Matilda is joined today by object conservator Jessica van Dam to talk all about mummies! How old is the oldest mummy? Why were some mummies wrapped in red bandages? Were there mummies found in the pyramids? And what…

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Out of the dark ages and into downward dog - Ep 22 56:37

6M ago56:37

56:37

It’s time to come out of the dark ages this month with one of the most famous British archaeological sites: Sutton Hoo. This episode, Matilda is joined by Natasha Billson, a professional archaeologist and presenter, to chat all about the amazing Sutton Hoo helmet. Why is this object so important to our understanding of the past? What does it have t…

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Humans like decorating things - Ep 21 1:00:30

7M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

After chatting with Danny all about the tools and techniques used in ancient tattooing, it’s time to talk about the tattoos themselves! For that, Matilda enlisted the help of professional archaeologist Aaron Deter-Wolf, who specialises in the study of ancient tattoos all around the world. But how exactly can you identify tattoos on badly preserved …

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Lascaux Cave: the original tattoo studio - Ep 20 57:57

8M ago57:57

57:57

There are so many things that don’t survive the thousands of years between the past and present, and so many crafts and skills that are very difficult to identify from a material point of view. Luckily, we have expert artists who can help us out! This month, Matilda is joined by professional tattoo artist Daniel Riday, who will be chatting all abou…

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It's got pockets! - Ep 19 51:36

9M ago51:36

51:36

You thought that last month was a short trip back in time, but this month is an even shorter trip as we travel to the Edo period of Japan with special guest Tehya Nakamura - otherwise known as TK and host of the podcast “For the Love of History” - to chat all about netsuke. But what are netsuke? How do you wear them? What do they have to do with bi…

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Brendan Clay - Live at Attic x Café del Mar (10th December, 2023) 1:37:55

9M ago1:37:55

1:37:55

Attic returned for a summer soirée at the iconic Café del Mar Sydney earlier this month—the balmy weekend was embraced by the sun-drenched ambience of Cockle Bay.As I like to do, I kicked off the afternoon's proceedings, offering a selection of Balearic-inspired flavours to set the mood and tone, in preparation for the more house-centric flavours t…

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Medieval Comic Strips - Ep 18 57:56

10M ago57:56

57:56

In this month’s episode we take a very short trip back in time, because we’re looking at the Bayeux Tapestry. Joining me is professional embroiderer and textile archaeologist Dr Alexandra Makin, and together we chat about the story and context of this intriguing object. Who made the tapestry and why? How does it compare to other embroidery of the t…

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Brendan Clay & Andrew Fazzolari - Live at Stanley's Block Party (October 2023) 1:00:34

10M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Following recent sombre developments that our beloved Stanley Street Block Parties are no longer—cheers for that, local council!—we thought it appropriate to pay homage to the fantastic times enjoyed by all, by making available our recorded mix from last month.(We failed to realise it at the time, but it may be the very last Block Party gracing the…

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A load of old balls - Ep 17 55:29

11M ago55:29

55:29

In this month’s tea-break, Matilda is joined by Andrew Meirion Jones, Professor of Archaeology at Stockholm University and one of several researchers who have attempted to unravel the mystery of the elusive Scottish Carved Stone Balls. If you’re looking for a definitive answer, then this isn’t the episode for you (or the podcast really!), but tune …

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All things bright and beautiful - Ep 16 1:10:01

12M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

I hope that you have something appropriate to wear, because this month Matilda chats to textile archaeologist Ronja Lau all about that most essential of tools - the mighty sewing needle. Have you ever wondered what the earliest needles would have been made from? How colourful the past really was? The significance of a ring covered in horse hair? Th…

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Did someone leave the oven on? - Ep 15 1:05:50

1y ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Make sure your seatbelt is securely tightened, because this month we're travelling back in time our furthest yet! Matilda is joined by fire expert Femke Reidsma, to talk all about how this essential tool was made and used by our ancient human ancestors. How can you recognise an ancient hearth? Why is it so important to study the first use of fire? …

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Brendan Clay - Live at Analogue Discogue at Rekodo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar, Sydney (23rd July, 2023) 1:08:35

1y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Analogue Discogue is an esteemed hi-fi, vinyl-only event hosted by house and disco aficionado, Norm De Plume.We were invited to join the line-up for its July event: a sun-kissed Sunday afternoon affair hosted at the exquisite, Japanese-inspired Rekōdo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar at Sydney's Barangaroo.Rekōdo's crystal-clear Klipsch sound system sounded …

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Same but with a twist - Ep 14 1:09:47

1y ago1:09:47

1:09:47

In this fourteenth episode of Tea-Break Time Travel, Matilda talks all about torcs with expert archaeologist Dr Tess Machling. You might be familiar with these twisted pieces of jewellery, but do you know what they were used for? Who made them? How they developed over time? If the answer is “no”, then don’t worry you’re not alone! But listen in to …

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Let the bells ring out across the land - Ep 13 57:23

1y ago57:23

57:23

You may know what a Bell Beaker is, but why is it shaped the way it is and who were the people who made and used them? Find out in this month’s episode, where Matilda talks with expert potter Graham Taylor all about this popular and far-reaching object type. Have you ever wondered why people started making beakers? Who was involved in spreading the…

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The past was a much quieter place - Ep 12 56:26

1+ y ago56:26

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In this episode Matilda chats to musician and metalsmith Samuel Meric; a specialist in the reconstruction of the carnyx - a Celtic brass instrument best known for being blasted across ancient battlefields. But how does the carnyx actually work? And how would they have been played? Tune in to hear all about souvenirs of the earliest European gap yea…

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All we know is we know nothing - Ep 11 1:14:40

1+ y ago1:14:40

1:14:40

If you want to discover some definitive answers to the mysteries of archaeology, then this might not be the episode for you (or the podcast series to be honest!). But if you want to hear theories of the start of metallurgy, discussions over Neolithic perceptions of death, insights into early hominin technology, or excellent advice on knapping, then…

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Brendan Clay - Live at Stanley's (25th March, 2023) 2:02:06

1+ y ago2:02:06

2:02:06

The big dog, Andrew Fazzolari @andrewfazzolari, blew out an undisclosed number of candles in March and decided to celebrate the occasion with a good ol' fashioned Saturday shindig at Stanley's. The Fazz curated a hand-picked line-up of selectors for the special occasion and generously gifted me the first two hours of the balmy Autumn evening!I ente…

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Brendan Clay - Promo Mix for The D&M on Orbital Radio (2023) 57:31

1+ y ago57:31

57:31

I'm throwing this one up from earlier in the year—a mix I compiled and delivered for 'The D&M', a weekly Friday morning radio show on (the now, sadly departed) Orbital Radio.So, as much as I set out to put together and promised a proper sub-100 BPM slow jam mix for Darcy, this one ended up very differently!I, admittedly, hadn't played too many swea…

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The issues of uneven eyebrows - Ep 10 1:01:46

1+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

When is a drum not a drum? When it's a Folkton Drum! In this episode Matilda chats with photographer, videographer, and archaeological replica-maker Emma Jones all about these fascinating objects. How much do we really know about the people who created these drums? What insights can we gain from replicating them ourselves? Why are children always f…

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A stelae by any other name is still a stelae - Ep 9 58:49

1+ y ago58:49

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This month boasts a very exciting episode as Matilda travels back to ancient Egypt with Egyptologist Dr Colleen Darnell, to look at the fascinating world of stelae and discuss the famous golden couple of Egypt: Akhenaten and Nefertiti. What happens when you send someone illiterate to score out words? How many different types of stelae are there? Wh…

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Preparation is key - Ep 8 1:07:20

1+ y ago1:07:20

1:07:20

In this episode of Tea-break Time Travel, Matilda chatted with archaeologist Pir Hoebe all about his research looking at flint blade technology. The theme of the episode, as the title suggests, is preparation. How do you prepare a flint nodule to create a flint blade? How do you prepare for your own research into prehistoric technologies? How do yo…

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Medieval office chairs - Ep 7 1:02:52

1+ y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

This month Matilda delved into the fascinating subject of wood, and more specifically talked with archaeologist Christopher Wakefield about the wooden wheels and other finds discovered at the beautifully preserved site of Must Farm. Points discussed include why furniture might have wooden wheels, how wheels developed over time, and the issues of wo…

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Brendan Clay - Live at Stanley's (9th December, 2022) 1:17:28

2y ago1:17:28

1:17:28

The Fazz and I returned to one of our favourite haunts—and a hidden local pleasure!—Stanley's on Stanley for an all-afternoon/all-night pre-Christmas affair.The entire venue was booked for an EOY shindig by the fine folk at Desk Space—a nearby co-working hub—who, I don't mind mentioning, had personally requested our services, having heard one of ou…

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Is this a sword I see before me? - Ep 6 56:23

2y ago56:23

56:23

It's time for another journey back to the past, and this time we go armed! Matilda chats with archaeologist Valerio Gentile all about his research on Bronze Age swords. Were bronze swords used in combat? How does one create a bronze sword? What is the only acceptable type of coffee to drink as an Italian? Find out the answers to these questions and…

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Social media bifaces - Ep 5 56:23

2y ago56:23

56:23

In this month's episode, Matilda chats with fellow podcaster and well-known YouTube anthropologist David Ian Howe all about ancient arrowheads. Probably everyone knows what an arrowhead is, but what's the story behind the use and development of arrowheads? And most importantly, what's the link between arrowheads and smartphones? Listen in to find o…

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Not just naked blue barbarians - Ep 4 51:50

2y ago51:50

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This month Matilda focuses on the prehistory of Scotland, and specifically that enigmatic carved stone symbol known as the Pictish Beastie. Is it a dolphin? Is it an elephant? Is it a unicorn? To help uncover the mystery of this symbol and provide some background context about Pictish society is guest Hamish Findley Lamley, owner of Pictavia Leathe…

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Brendan Clay & Andrew Fazzolari - Live at No Place Like House ft. Art Of Tones (22nd July, 2022) 2:29:47

2y ago2:29:47

2:29:47

We played our first club set under our Attic @atticsydney guise for a little over two years! (Hey, a pandemic might just do that.)For the occasion, we partnered with the fine folk at No Place Like House @noplacelikehouseaus, welcoming seasoned French house stalwart, Art of Tones @llorca, as part of his very first Australian tour. A great booking an…

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Forges, fieldwork, and frying pans - Ep 3 57:59

2y ago57:59

57:59

The trowel is generally considered to be the essential piece in any archaeologist's toolkit, but how long have trowels been around and what kinds of trowels can you use in excavations? In this episode, Matilda chats with professional archaeologist and blacksmith Dr Zechariah Jinks-Fredrick about why we choose the tools that we do, but also the deve…

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Brendan Clay - Mental Health Mix (July 2022) 3:39:33

2y ago3:39:33

3:39:33

While it's one of the more dramatic titles I've associated with a new mix, it's not without good reason. The process of compiling and delivering this mix has worked wonders for my mental health over the last little while.For the last 20 years, music has served as my primary creative outlet, however; recent opportunities to indulge in the craft or c…

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A flame from my hearth to yours - Ep 2 59:13

2y ago59:13

59:13

It's time for another journey into the past and this month Matilda will be chatting with Ashleigh Airey all about the development of candles. When were the earliest candles? What materials are candles made from and how do they affect our environment? How much have candles changed over time? Listen in to this second episode to find out the answers a…

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The soul of the object - Ep 1 52:01

2y ago52:01

52:01

In this first episode of Tea-break Time Travel, Matilda is joined by Sarah Lord from Potted History to talk about the oldest clay object in the world: The Venus of Dolní Věstonice. Ever wondered how people first started making clay objects? Who made the Venus figurines? Why art has always been a part of human history? Then this is the episode for y…

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Tea-Break Time Travel - Ep 0 2:24

2+ y ago2:24

2:24

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Back to the mediaeval period, to see the earliest printing press or spinning wheel? To the Bronze Age, watching from the sidelines as a blacksmith hammers out a beautiful leaf -shaped blade? How about the early Neolithic, to learn how to knap that perfect stone hand axe? Or even all the way back to the P…

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Brendan Clay & Andrew Fazzolari - S.A.S.H Lockdown Radio Mix (September 2020) 2:04:15

2+ y ago2:04:15

2:04:15

Watch the entire four-hour effort here: vimeo.com/459221923---Over the years, there are very few phone calls that we've enjoyed receiving more than those from Cris at @sashsundays. A large, red, circled calendar date typically follows the conversation, accompanied with resulting excitement in preparation for our next S.A.S.H date.Whether demanding …

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DJs In The Distance 007: The Lockdown Sessions (February 2022) 1:14:48

2+ y ago1:14:48

1:14:48

As the dreaded pandemic rolls on—and we quickly near the two-year point—we're due for another entry:Despite believing we had probably delivered the final chapter of our 'Lockdown Sessions' series back in December 2020; 2021 had a bit to say about that! Accordingly, with no real end in sight, the series continues—now, the seventh entry. (The James B…

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Brendan Clay - Live at Attic presents Tilman at Cake Wines (17th March, 2019) 1:34:53

3y ago1:34:53

1:34:53

Here's one from the archives—a live mix that, for some reason, I've never made public. It was recorded during one of our Attic @atticsydney events for which we toured German house and disco maestro, Tilman @tilman.In contrast to our earlier events that stretched long into the early morning hours at the Civic Underground or Harpoon Harry; this event…

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Brendan Clay - First Mix In The 404 Digs with Mia Listening On (November 2021) 1:03:51

3y ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Most DJ dads—particularly newer ones—will likely confirm that stealing an uninterrupted hour to yourself to throw a few tunes together becomes a bit of a rare treat.The wife and I have spent most of 2021 handling significant life changes: selling an apartment, buying another one, moving into said abode, bringing a brand new life into the world, set…

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DJs In The Distance 006: The Lockdown Sessions (October 2021) 1:16:24

3y ago1:16:24

1:16:24

So, we're not totally out of the woods on the pandemic front—perhaps soon, though?!In any case, despite believing we had probably delivered the final chapter of our 'Lockdown Sessions' series back in December; 2021 has since had a bit to say about that! Accordingly, with no real end in sight—and hot on the trail of the fifth!—we decided to keep the…

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Gems From The Attic 002: A Collaboration (September 2021) 1:06:21

3y ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Promo Video: https://www.facebook.com/atticsydney/videos/564920698291514It's that age-old, well-worn cliché: "music is the essence that brings us together".Well, cliché or not, it couldn't be more accurate in considering this offering.The last little period has not been without challenge: the dreaded lockdown—the second coming, as it were. We have …

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DJs In The Distance 005: The Lockdown Sessions (September 2021) 1:21:32

3y ago1:21:32

1:21:32

So, we're not totally out of the woods on the pandemic front—not even close, it would seem.Despite believing we had probably delivered the final chapter of our 'Lockdown Sessions' series back in December; 2021 has since had a bit to say about that! With no real end in sight, we decided to blow the dust off this format and serve up the fifth entry.N…

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Brendan Clay - Live at Altar Danceteria, Attic Sonic Selection (10th June, 2021) 58:48

3+ y ago58:48

58:48

We made a big return to Harpoon Harry last Thursday night, waving our Attic flag once more for its 'Altar Danceteria' series—a part of the Sydney Solstice winter celebration.It's probably without saying, but the ol' Harpoon holds a very special place in our hearts as we've created some pretty special memories over the years—during which we've welco…

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Andrew Fazzolari & Brendan Clay - Live at The Foxtrot (April 2021) 2:19:01

3+ y ago2:19:01

2:19:01

It's been a long minute since we've published a mix—that isn't to say that we have spent the last year in hibernation, however.Indeed, we spent most of 2020 plying our trade at a toasty, over-the-bridge establishment called 'The Foxtrot', playing warming selections for a thirsty, seated crowd.When playing gigs at the ol' Fox, and of a similar dynam…

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DJs In The Distance 004: The Lockdown Sessions (December 2020) 1:35:14

3+ y ago1:35:14

1:35:14

Here it is: the final chapter... probably.With a few months delay between the second and third effort; we challenged ourselves to finish the final edition before the end of the year, which meant completing two in a month—and hey, we made it!So, for (perhaps) the final time; here is the write-up and context of this little project, completed during a…

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DJs In The Distance 003: The Lockdown Sessions (December 2020) 1:17:08

4y ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Normally, we'd collectively circle a date and eagerly await our next opportunity to catch up—beers, banter, laughs, and of course, the tunes.In this current climate/during this challenging period; said opportunities haven't afforded themselves, so we've been forced to get a little creative with regard to a platform for sharing and consuming music t…

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