Best Craig Goldsmith Podcasts (2024)

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“The Simpsons” Special w/ Bill Oakley (Writer/Showrunner) 51:02

10d ago51:02

51:02

Bill Oakley, along with his best friend and writing partner Josh Weinstein, wrote various episodes of The Simpsons during it’s glory days including “Marge Gets A Job”, “Bart vs Australia”, and the legendary 2-part season-straddling “Who Shot Mr Burns”, and they were appointed executive producers and showrunners for the 7th and 8th seasons of the sh…

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5th Anniversary Extravaganza (Dan Wilson, Astrel K, Sheila Lord, & Luke Bligh) 1:24:02

25d ago1:24:02

1:24:02

It’s been five years! Yes, it’s 5th anniversary extravaganza episode of Sending Signals! I’m delighted that Dan Wilson agreed to come back on for a catch-up. He’s one of my favourite ever guests on the show and he didn’t disappoint. We talk about his recent Grammy win, the role of embarrassment in songwriter, as well as the story behind the Semison…

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“Red Dwarf” Special w/ Doug Naylor (Writer) 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

Would you like some toast? Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcast X: @signalspodcastBy Matt Royal

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Isobel Campbell 59:53

2M ago59:53

59:53

Putting last week behind us, this was genuinely one of my favourite conversations I’ve had for the show. Like many, I was first aware of Isobel as member of Scottish indie band Belle and Sebastian. I found her such a compelling figure. She looked like she had stepped out of a French new wave movie. She was a cello player in an indie rock band. And …

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Chris Difford (Squeeze) 26:24

3M ago26:24

26:24

Chris Difford is having a very busy year. There’s a new Squeeze album in the works, they are supporting Heart on their forthcoming arena tour, and there’s also the matter of an enormous UK tour in hour of Squeeze’s 50th anniversary. Chris also hosts the podcast “I Never Thought It Would Happen” which is currently on Season 4. Seems like a good time…

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Jade Bird 29:56

3M ago29:56

29:56

Roll up! Roll up! This episode I’m joined from across the Atlantic by singer-songwriter Jade Bird, who has just released a new EP, “Burn The Hard Drive”, which chronicles the breakdown of her relationship and engagement to a former bandmate. It’s the first significant release from Jade since 2021’s very excellent “Different Kinds Of Light” album. W…

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Singer Phillip Ingram on Motown, Movies, & More! 34:40

4M ago34:40

34:40

Phillip Ingram is one of the founding members of Motown band Switch who formed in late 1976, and after a chance encounter, were championed by Jermaine Jackson. Motown chief Berry Gordy heard the band’s tape and signed them to his subsidiary Gordy label. Switch were a a consistent presence on the R’n’B charts in the last 1970s. Switch sort of implod…

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The Making of “Past Lives” w/Ben Kahn (Assistant Director) 40:00

4M ago40:00

40:00

It seems like a good time to take a deep dive into Best Picture nominee, and more importantly, my favourite film of 2023, “Past Lives”. This episode I’m joined by the film’s Assistant Director Ben Kahn to discuss his personal impact on the film, creating the remarkable chemistry between the cast, evoking an older digital landscape, and the profound…

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Bruce Hornsby 46:06

5M ago46:06

46:06

This Friday, March 1st Bruce Hornsby releases a new album in collaboration with chamber ensemble yMusic. The record is entitled “Deep Sea Vents”. It straddles the line between contemporary songwriting and modern classical, and the album has an aquatic theme with all the songs dealing with the ocean, or at least water in some way. The album is emble…

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Photographer Lynn Goldsmith on Springsteen’s “Darkness” 46:18

6M ago46:18

46:18

Welcome. My guest this episode is artist and photographer Lynn Goldsmith. Her career as a photographer has brought her into the orbit of rock n roll legends like Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, and notably Bruce Springsteen with whom she had a romantic relationship in the 70s as he was still working his way up, with his blistering l…

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“Frasier” Special w/ Bob Daily (Writer/Producer) 44:14

7M ago44:14

44:14

I’m listening! Hopefully you are too, as this week is incredibly fun. I’m joined by “Frasier” writer and consulting producer Bob Daily. Bob was on the writing staff for several seasons of the original run of “Frasier” and he’s back on board for the new revival series out now on Paramount+. If you’re at all interested in how TV shows like this get m…

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Juliana Hatfield 46:50

8M ago46:50

46:50

Hey. It’s a special one this week. Juliana Hatfield is a singer-songwriter based in Massachusetts. She was a member of the Lemonheads in the early 90s, as well as bands like Blake Babies in the late 80s and Some Girls in the early 00s. She’s made albums with Matthew Caws from Nada Surf and Paul Westerberg from The Replacements. She’s also released …

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Chester Thompson (Drummer: Zappa, Genesis, Weather Report etc) 44:37

9M ago44:37

44:37

This week I’m joined by drummer Chester Thompson. Chester is perhaps best known for his live work with Genesis and Phil Collins, but he has also worked with Frank Zappa, Weather Report, The Bee Gees, and The Pointer Sisters. He has a new jazz album out called “Wake-Up Call” and he joins me from Nashville to discuss it’s “genesis” (see what I did th…

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John Lodge (The Moody Blues) 29:13

10M ago29:13

29:13

Breathe deep the gathering gloom. This episode I welcome back John Lodge of The Moody Blues to the show! John has recently released his re-working of The Moody Blues 1967 opus “Days Of Future Passed”. I think it’s fair to wonder whether it’s a good idea when artist take on projects like this, and I want to ask John about the possible disconnect bet…

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Jonathan Higgs (Everything Everything) 45:07

11M ago45:07

45:07

Waddup? I’m joined this episode by Jonathan Higgs from the excellent Everything Everything. The band are from Manchester and formed in 2007. They’ve so far released 6 albums, 2 of which were nominated for the Mercury Music Award. They’ve also had 5 Ivor Novello nominations. Their most recent album 2022s “Raw Data Feel” saw the band experiment with …

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Dave Pegg (Fairport Convention) 42:01

1y ago42:01

42:01

Welcome. Dave Pegg is the longest serving member of Fairport Convention. Fairport are one of those bands who are a subculture unto themselves. They were formed in 1967 with Dave joining the band in 1969. Fairport split in 1979 but reformed in 1985 and have been active since then. They’re still a very hardworking touring band here in the UK. They ca…

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Susie Lewis (Daria co-creator) 35:20

1y ago35:20

35:20

Good dawning to thee, friends. My guest this episode tv producer and Daria co-creator Susie Lewis. Susie Lewis was an intern at MTV when she began working on the show Beavis and Butthead. That show featured a sardonic character names Daria, and feeling that MTV needed more content for girls, Susie was drafted in alongside Glenn Eichler to create a …

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Dougie Payne (Travis) 33:22

1y ago33:22

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Hullo! This week I’m joined by Dougie Payne of Travis. He was lovely company. Travis have recently been revisiting their 2001 album “The Invisible Band” with a series of live shows, reissues, and a live album. It’s a fascinating era to talk about, as the band had found themselves thrust into the spotlight after the unexpected runaway success of pre…

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Andy McCluskey (OMD) 34:53

1+ y ago34:53

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Listen up! Andy McCluskey is the frontman of Merseyside electronic legends Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark or OMD as they’re often known. OMD was formed in 1978 out of the ashes of another band The ID, to which I have a little family connection, which you’ll hear about in the episode. Their 1980 song Ebola Gay earned them widespread popularity th…

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Robert Forster (The Go-Betweens) 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

50:17

Sorry it’s been a while. Delighted to have Robert Forster as my guest this episode. Robert Forster is an Australian singer-songwriter, raised in Brisbane, where he currently resides. He’s perhaps best known as one of the co-founders and leaders of indie-rock royalty The Go-betweens. The Go-betweens were formed in 1977 and had an initial run that la…

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Water Justice & Technology Ep 3: Alternative Futures & Algorithms of the Past 14:52

2y ago14:52

14:52

We're joined by Dr. Theodora Dryer, the research lead for Climate + Water at the AI Now Institute, and research assistant professor at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering. We’re also joined by Dr. Amrah Salomón, an assistant professor of English at the University of California Santa Barbara and a founding member of the Center for Int…

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Water Justice & Technology Ep 2: Anxiety! 16:05

2y ago16:05

16:05

We're joined by Dr. Theodora Dryer, the research lead for Climate + Water at the AI Now Institute, and research assistant professor at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering. We’re also joined by Dr. Amrah Salomón, an assistant professor of English at the University of California Santa Barbara and a founding member of the Center for Int…

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Water Justice & Technology Ep 1: Collaboration and Problematizing 18:39

2y ago18:39

18:39

We're joined by Dr. Theodora Dryer, the research lead for Climate + Water at the AI Now Institute, and research assistant professor at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering. We’re also joined by Dr. Amrah Salomón, an assistant professor of English at the University of California Santa Barbara and a founding member of the Center for Int…

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Digital Archaeology Ep 4: Next Gen DH 15:24

2y ago15:24

15:24

We're joined by Dr. Shawn Graham. Dr. Graham is a professor at Carleton University, where he teaches digital archaeology and digital humanities. Recent work includes studying the online trade in human remains; developing graph-theoretic representations of historic events; and publishing two books, Failing Gloriously and an Enchantment of Digital Ar…

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Digital Archaeology Ep 3: Zombie vs. Golem 13:35

2y ago13:35

13:35

We're joined by Dr. Shawn Graham. Dr. Graham is a professor at Carleton University, where he teaches digital archaeology and digital humanities. Recent work includes studying the online trade in human remains; developing graph-theoretic representations of historic events; and publishing two books, Failing Gloriously and an Enchantment of Digital Ar…

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Digital Archaeology Ep 2: Archaeo-Gaming 13:59

2y ago13:59

13:59

We're joined by Dr. Shawn Graham. Dr. Graham is a professor at Carleton University, where he teaches digital archaeology and digital humanities. Recent work includes studying the online trade in human remains; developing graph-theoretic representations of historic events; and publishing two books, Failing Gloriously and an Enchantment of Digital Ar…

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Digital Archaeology Ep 1: The Machine Stares Back 15:40

2y ago15:40

15:40

We're joined by Dr. Shawn Graham. Dr. Graham is a professor at Carleton University, where he teaches digital archaeology and digital humanities. Recent work includes studying the online trade in human remains; developing graph-theoretic representations of historic events; and publishing two books, Failing Gloriously and an Enchantment of Digital Ar…

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Mapping the Gay Guides Ep 4: Pulling the Pieces Together 16:00

2y ago16:00

16:00

On this program we’re joined by Dr. Amanda Regan and Dr. Eric Gonzaba, co-creators of the NEH-funded digital history project Mapping the Gay Guides. Dr. Regan teaches history at Clemson University, and Dr. Gonzaba teaches American Studies at California State University in Fullerton.By Craig Goldsmith, Ellen Dornan

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Mapping the Gay Guides Ep 3: Democratization of Data 15:08

2y ago15:08

15:08

On this program we’re joined by Dr. Amanda Regan and Dr. Eric Gonzaba, co-creators of the NEH-funded digital history project Mapping the Gay Guides. Dr. Regan teaches history at Clemson University, and Dr. Gonzaba teaches American Studies at California State University in Fullerton.By Craig Goldsmith, Ellen Dornan

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Mapping the Gay Guides Ep 2: Data As History 16:38

2y ago16:38

16:38

On this program we’re joined by Dr. Amanda Regan and Dr. Eric Gonzaba, co-creators of the NEH-funded digital history project Mapping the Gay Guides. Dr. Regan teaches history at Clemson University, and Dr. Gonzaba teaches American Studies at California State University in Fullerton.By Craig Goldsmith, Ellen Dornan

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Mapping the Gay Guides Ep 1: Time, Ethics, Truth 15:47

2y ago15:47

15:47

On this program we’re joined by Dr. Amanda Regan and Dr. Eric Gonzaba, co-creators of the NEH-funded digital history project Mapping the Gay Guides. Dr. Regan teaches history at Clemson University, and Dr. Gonzaba teaches American Studies at California State University in Fullerton.By Craig Goldsmith, Ellen Dornan

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Saving Ukrainian Heritage Ep 4: Origin Stories 15:19

2y ago15:19

15:19

On this program we’re joined by Anna Kijas and Quinn Dombrowski, two of the founders of SUCHO, Saving Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Online. Anna is Head of the Lilly Music Library at Tufts University. Quinn is the Academic Technology Specialist in the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, and in the Library, at Stanford University.…

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Saving Ukrainian Heritage Ep 3: Open Source, Open Access 14:16

2y ago14:16

14:16

On this program we’re joined by Anna Kijas and Quinn Dombrowski, two of the founders of SUCHO, Saving Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Online. Anna is Head of the Lilly Music Library at Tufts University. Quinn is the Academic Technology Specialist in the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, and in the Library, at Stanford University.…

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Saving Ukrainian Heritage Ep 2: It Takes a Community 15:42

2y ago15:42

15:42

On this program we’re joined by Anna Kijas and Quinn Dombrowski, two of the founders of SUCHO, Saving Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Online. Anna is Head of the Lilly Music Library at Tufts University. Quinn is the Academic Technology Specialist in the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, and in the Library, at Stanford University.…

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Saving Ukrainian Heritage Ep 1: Data Rescue! 16:39

2y ago16:39

16:39

On this program we’re joined by Anna Kijas and Quinn Dombrowski, two of the founders of SUCHO, Saving Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Online. Anna is Head of the Lilly Music Library at Tufts University. Quinn is the Academic Technology Specialist in the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, and in the Library, at Stanford University.…

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Wise Cities Ep 4: Origin Story and Hope for the Future 12:49

2y ago12:49

12:49

On this program we’re joined by Daniel Latorre, founder and director of The Wise City. Daniel is an advocate for digital placemaking with a focus on community engagement and for city leaders going beyond “smart” cities.By Craig Goldsmith, Ellen Dornan

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Wise Cities Ep 3: Why? Why Not? Media Ecology 16:36

2y ago16:36

16:36

On this program we’re joined by Daniel Latorre, founder and director of The Wise City. Daniel is an advocate for digital placemaking with a focus on community engagement and for city leaders going beyond “smart” cities.By Craig Goldsmith, Ellen Dornan

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Wise Cities Ep 2: All Technology is Political 14:25

2+ y ago14:25

14:25

On this program we’re joined by Daniel Latorre, founder and director of The Wise City. Daniel is an advocate for digital placemaking with a focus on community engagement and for city leaders going beyond “smart” cities.By Craig Goldsmith, Ellen Dornan

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Wise Cities Ep 1: Function vs. Dysfunction 15:00

2+ y ago15:00

15:00

On this program we’re joined by Daniel Latorre, founder and director of The Wise City. Daniel is an advocate for digital placemaking with a focus on community engagement and for city leaders going beyond “smart” cities.By Craig Goldsmith, Ellen Dornan

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Electronic Literature Ep 4: Origin Stories, Getting Started 19:35

2+ y ago19:35

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On this program we’re joined by Mark Marino and Leonardo Flores, both with the Electronic Literature Organization. Leonardo Flores is Chair of the English Department at Appalachian State University. Author and critic Mark Marino recently published Critical Code Studies at MIT Press, and produces crowdsourced literature with Meanwhile Netprov studio…

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Blankenberge / Steve Hackett 52:51

2+ y ago52:51

52:51

Listen up! This week we take a trip to St. Petersburg to speak to shoegaze merchants Blankenberge whose latest album “Everything” is very good indeed. Also, Steve Hackett returns again! We discuss his forthcoming “Foxtrot at 50” tour, progress on the next album, and of course, Jack Hawkins. Enjoy! Twitter: @signalspodcast Instagram: @sendingsignals…

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Bernard Butler - The Remaking of “People Move On” 36:36

2+ y ago36:36

36:36

Friends, Romans, Countryman! Join me this week as I hang out with Bernard Butler. We discuss topics ranging from walking the Estuary coast, to being branded “difficult to work with”, and why you potentially shouldn’t buy his new reissue*. Bernard was fantastic company and had a lot to say about being an artist; he was engaged, honest, and forthcomi…

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Albums of 2021 - with Jason Booth (Last Tourist) 59:55

2+ y ago59:55

59:55

Top of the morning. Thought I’d try something different. Here’s myself and my friend Jason Booth, from the band Last Tourist, discussing our favourite music of 2021. I’m largely insufferable throughout but Jason is very nice, and you get to hear a Last Tourist song at the end of the show! Normal service will resume shortly. Twitter: @signalspodcast…

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David Gedge (The Wedding Present) / Jon Miles (Author) 1:04:33

2+ y ago1:04:33

1:04:33

It’s the last episode of the current series, and I’m joined by David Gedge frontman and only constant member of indie-rockers, and John Peel favourites, The Wedding Present. We talk about David’s plan to release a new 7” single every month in 2022, a project The Wedding Present pulled off back in 1992. We also talk about taking third album “Seamons…

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Roddy Woomble (Idlewild) / Danny Bryant 1:01:45

2+ y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

How’s it goin’? This week I’m joined with Roddy Woomble. Idlewild are about to make their 25th anniversary with a tour and the first vinyl release of their 4th album “Warnings/Promises”. Roddy tells me about his approach to writing lyrics, the metamorphosis this band underwent around the time of “Warnings/Promises”, and what it’s like to be the sup…

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Midge Ure (Ultravox) 40:46

3y ago40:46

40:46

Come on in. This episode I’m joined by the delightful Midge Ure. We had a great conversation encompassing his forthcoming “Voice and Visions” tour, the 3 (three!!!) albums he has in the works, his new photography book “In A Picture Frame”, his radio show for Scala Radio, his friendship Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott, and more. I hope you enjoy it as much…

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The Connells - The Making of “Steadman’s Wake” 1:00:47

3y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

I’ve been expecting you. This week The Connells are releasing their first proper new album in 23 years! The record is called “Steadman’s Wake” and it’s a triumphant return. I’m joined by previous guest Mike Connell, along with frontman Doug MacMillan, as they guide us track-by-track through the album. Boy did we have fun. I hope you enjoy it as muc…

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Tom Baxter / W. H. Lung 1:31:32

3y ago1:31:32

1:31:32

Yello! This week Tom Baxter joins me to discuss fatherhood, the challenges of being a self-sustaining artist in the 21st century, and the time Boyzone covered one of his songs. I also talk to Tom and Joe from electro-pop merchants W.H. Lung about their forthcoming 2nd album “Vanities”. Twitter: @signalspodcast / @whlungmusic Instagram: @sendingsign…

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Ninet Tayeb / Flight Mode 1:29:17

3y ago1:29:17

1:29:17

So here I am once more. Very excited to welcome Ninet Tayeb to the show this week. Ninet is an Israeli singer songwriter who shot to fame when she won the first series of “A Star Is Born”, a televised TV talent show in Israel. She became a celebrity fixation, with all the baggage and speculation that comes along with that. Her debut album “Barefoot…

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Willy Mason (Musician) / Miles Taverner (Artist) 55:55

3y ago55:55

55:55

Well hello! This week I chat to singer-songwriter Willy Mason (and producer Noel Heroux) about his excellent new album “Already Dead”, his first album for 9 years. My other guest is artist Miles Taverner, who makes stunning works of art from wood and other materials the tide happens to bring in. He has an exhibition in London in September 2021 as p…

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