Best Double Page Spread Podcasts (2024)

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Episode One: The Murder 32:47

4M ago32:47

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The series begins with an investigation into what happened on the night of Brenda's murder. Presenter Ruth Warrander finds out that it was Brenda's work colleagues who alerted her neighbour that she hadn't turned up for work. They found her in her bedroom with extensive head injuries. Brenda's friends and family tell Ruth about Brenda's relationshi…

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Episode Seven: The Trial 29:25

10M ago29:25

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In the final episode, journalist Ruth Warrander comes face to face with Dr Brenda Page's killer at the trial. She reveals the true extent of the abuse Brenda suffered and we find out how advances in DNA technology were crucial in bringing the case to court. This episode is available from 14 July 2023 - the 45th anniversary of Brenda's murder. Hoste…

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Episode Six: DNA and the Missing Link 40:23

10M ago40:23

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Journalist Ruth Warrander visits Dr Brenda Page's ex-husband and discovers a shocking detail from his past. She reveals the identity of the suspect seen in posters all over Aberdeen after Brenda's murder and hears alarming news about the original police investigation. Forensic scientists uncover how advances in DNA have led to cold cases being solv…

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Episode Five: Black Gold 32:41

10M ago32:41

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Did Brenda Page's groundbreaking work as a geneticist put her life in danger? She was investigating diver safety in the North Sea at a time when there was a rush to get oil ashore as quickly as possible. People investigating diver safety in the Norwegian oil industry had died in mysterious circumstances. A former colleague of Brenda's reveals his r…

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Episode Four: The Dating Game 31:19

10M ago31:19

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The people of Aberdeen were shocked to find out Dr Brenda Page, an outstanding geneticist, was also working as an escort, wining and dining businessmen. Rumours circulated in the city that Brenda's killer may have been one of her 'clients'. Newspapers portrayed her as a 'call girl'. So why was Brenda doing this extra work? Her friends and family op…

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Episode Three: Jekyll and Hyde 40:55

11M ago40:55

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"If ever I'm found dead and it looks like suicide, don't believe it..." Those were Dr Brenda Page's words to her close friend Jessie Milne. It seems that all was not well in Brenda's marriage right from the very beginning. Her sister and two of her closest friends open up to journalist Ruth Warrander about Brenda's relationship with her husband, Dr…

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Episode Two: The Police Investigation 31:57

11M ago31:57

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Brenda moved to Aberdeen when she secured a job in the genetics department at the university in 1973. In this episode, we explore why she was working as an escort, the impact of the oil boom in Aberdeen and what the police uncovered in their investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Coming soon: Murder in the Granite City 1:14

11M ago1:14

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The death of brilliant scientist Dr Brenda Page remained a mystery for more than 40 years - becoming one of Britain's longest running unsolved murders. The young and talented 32-year-old was bludgeoned to death in her flat in Aberdeen - the Scottish city famous for its granite buildings and oil industry. On July 13, 1978, Brenda - originally from I…

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Double Page Spread ep 257- Matt Miner 48:41

4+ y ago48:41

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Matt Miner is an outspoken creator who never shies away from his values. Through his work with Black Mask Studios he is currently releasing "Lab Raiders", heralded as "your new favorite animal rights girl gang". He discusses animal rescuing, bad vegan role models, his work on the GWAR comic, uplifting sci fi visions of the future, and his new kicks…

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Double Page Spread ep 256- Jeff Parker 1:12:12

4+ y ago1:12:12

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Jeff Parker, with artists Bob Q and Ibrahim Moustafa, has written a new contribution to the rich legacy of James Bond in Dynamite Comics "James Bond: Origin". He explores teen Bond and his military adventures in the Royal British Naval Intelligence in 1941. Parker also wrote Batman '66, including the "Batman '66/Man From UNCLE" crossover and Wendi …

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Double Page Spread ep 255- Peter Krause 45:28

4+ y ago45:28

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Last year, Ahoy Comics had a hit with the biting social satire, "The Wrong Earth" by writer Tom Peyer and artist Jamal Igle. Following the interactions of the hero Dragonflyman from one Earth and his counterpart Dragonfly from another, their worlds intersect. Now there is a prequel book, "Dragonfly and Dragonflyman", with art by Peter Krause. Kraus…

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Double Page Spread ep 254- Gene Ha 55:47

4+ y ago55:47

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One of the most convivial, generous and kindhearted men in comics, Gene Ha, returns to DPS! He was recently surprised at San Diego Comic Con with the Inkpot Award for his body of work. He continues his creator owned Lion Forge comic, "Mae", out with a new collection for volume 2. In "Mae", Ha explores a turbulent steampunk/fairy tale-esque world of…

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Double Page Spread ep 253- Matthew Erman and Lisa Sterle 53:30

4+ y ago53:30

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The creative duo of writer Matthew Erman and artist Lisa Sterle are responsible for one of the most unsettling and disturbing recent books, "Long Lost" from Scout Comics. Yet they are also responsible for "Care Bears" and the art for the "GLOW Summer Special"! Wendi breaks down this dichotomy of seeming opposites as well as discussing Erman's upcom…

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Double Page Spread ep 252- Walter Ostlie and Bob Frantz 53:39

5y ago53:39

53:39

Every week is shark week for Walter Ostlie and Bob Frantz of "Metalshark Bro"! This comic (co-written by Frantz and Kevin Cuffe) is a joyful, insane romp about a laid back shark forced to do the dirty work of Satan's nephew so he can just get back to his life in the sea. These two bring just as much fun and electricity to the conversation as they d…

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Double Page Spread ep 251- Chris Moujaes and Todd Haberkorn 49:59

5y ago49:59

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Multi-hyphenate entertainment executive Chris Moujaes has spent most of his career specializing in every avenue of anime. Now the former Funimation producer is setting his sights on his own creation, "Flux Destiny". He has teamed up with legendary voice actor Todd Haberkorn (Fairy Tail, Dragonball Z, Full Metal Alchemist, Sailor Moon) to create the…

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Double Page Spread ep 250- David Gallaher 46:12

5y ago46:12

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Wendi is joined this week by writer David Gallaher of the popular graphic novel, "The Only Living Boy", to promote his follow up, with longtime artist collaborator Steve Ellis, "The Only Living Girl". This story follows from the perspective of Zee Parfit, daughter of the mad scientist behind the end of the world in the first book. She has to naviga…

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Double Page Spread ep 249- Stuart Moore 34:26

5y ago34:26

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Ahoy Comics is a newer company making a big splash with titles such as "Captain Ginger", the sci fi space hijinx of a ship of cats. Writer Stuart Moore joins Wendi on this episode to discuss the reality of writing convincing kitties, the feline mastery of artist June Brigman, pets with human names, and the upcoming Ahoy releases. The first volume o…

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Double Page Spread ep 248- Dave Jordan and Marie Enger 1:18:27

5y ago1:18:27

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Dave Jordan and Marie Enger are friends, collaborators and indie comic life goals. Jordan has tackled existential superheroes in "Sadman", hardboiled cats in "Mitts", a tribute to Jack Kirby with "Valk" and the everyday ennui in "Where do we go From Here?" Enger is coming off a recent kickstarter success for the occult western inspired RPG zine, "C…

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Double Page Spread ep 247- Ron Randall 40:15

5y ago40:15

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The wonderful Ron Randall makes a return appearance to "Double Page Spread" to promote his latest Kickstarter project in the "Trekker" saga- "Battlefields"! This new edition in the Mercy St. Clair adventures has her heading to the remote Delta Quadrant, where she is caught in the crossfires of a raging warzone. Follow along the journey of sci fi ac…

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Double Page Spread ep 246- Richard Pace 1:20:42

5y ago1:20:42

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In this episode, Wendi has a very candid and outspoken conversation with the "Viceroy of Canadian Comics", Richard Pace. He and writer Mark Russell are the co-creators of "Second Coming", a political satire comic about Jesus Christ living with a superhero. Originally to be released through DC's Vertigo imprint, it was dropped and will now be put ou…

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Double Page Spread ep 245- Twiztid/Stephan Nilson 49:30

5y ago49:30

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This episode opens with a quick report from C2E2 at the Source Point Press booth to talk to horror core rap duo, Twiztid, about their comic "Twiztid: Haunted High Ons". Jamie Madrox and Monoxide star as fake ghost hunters in this horror comedy written by Dirk Manning. Then Wendi sits down with Stephan Nilson, writer of "Agent 1.22" from DPM Publish…

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Double Page Spread ep 244- Aaron Conley 55:17

5y ago55:17

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Aaron Conley is the penciller on Skottie Young's popular Image comic, "Bully Wars", a story depicting the vengeful competition at one high school to become the head menace. His style is cartoony yet detailed, recalling shows like "Ren and Stimpy". He and Wendi discuss his previous work on "Sabertooth Swordsman" for Dark Horse Comics, "Little Nemo",…

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Double Page Spread ep 243- Wrestlemania with Lan Pitts 1:22:31

5y ago1:22:31

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It's a big wrestling holiday weekend as Wendi is joined by BOOM! Studios "WWE" writer, Lan Pitts. He has a new story, with artist Serg Acuña, about Shinsuke Nakamura in the "Wrestlemania 2019 Special" so they discuss whether Shinsuke and Asuka have been robbed, the difference bt writing comics and the wrestling writers room, why you can't draw the …

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Double Page Spread ep 242- C2E2 recap 1:16:04

5y ago1:16:04

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It's a special crossover event as Wendi drunkenly joins her C2E2 brothers Brian Newberry and Caleb Alexander-Mckinzie (of the Southern Fried Geekery) podcast. They discuss all the Spider-man VPL on display, collecting statues, artists they're trying to meet and all the fun and friendship of con going! Listen to Southern Fried Geekery on iTunes, Goo…

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Double Page Spread ep 241- Steve Bryant 54:23

5y ago54:23

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Host Wendi Freeman welcomes back writer/artist Steve Bryant, of "Athena Voltaire" and "Ghoul Scouts" fame! He has a kickstarter for his new comic, "The Catch", with the team of Ismael Canales, Roger Surroca and Chris Murrin, a crime/supervillain/adventure/romance best described as "Elmore Leonard meets Gotham Central". They discuss the greatest Leo…

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Double Page Spread ep 240- John Horsley 56:24

5y ago56:24

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Creator John Horsley is a man with a vision. An artist and writer, he is currently invested in "The Eynes Anthology", a deeply ambitious, generation spanning tale of the supernatural and the family ties that bind. Horsley has put his money where his mouth is and provided for a large scale of artists and writers to supply his vision. He talks about …

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Double Page Spread ep 239- Karl Kesel 47:02

5y ago47:02

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In this episode of "Double Page Spread", veteran writer and inker, Karl Kesel, joins Wendi to discuss his new project, "Section Zero". Reuniting him with longtime "Superboy" collaborator, Tom Grummett, they return to tell the story of a secret section of the United Nations charter sent to investigate the paranormal. X-Files meets Kirby monsters, it…

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Double Page Spread ep 238- Best of 2018 pt. 2 1:14:28

5+ y ago1:14:28

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Wendi is back at the comic shop, Third Coast Comics in Rogers Park, Chicago, with special guests Terry Gant and Betsy Scott. They've already broken down their 10-6, what do the top 5 spots hold for the year in comics? Did they ALL love "Mister Miracle"? How tragic IS "Heroes in Crisis"? There are some indie and foreign surprises in addition to the …

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Double Page Spread ep 237- Best of 2018 pt. 1 54:40

5+ y ago54:40

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2018 has been a remarkable year in comics and Wendi is here to break it down with the fabulous people of "Third Coast Comics"- Terry Gant and Betsy Scott! This is the first half of the countdown, but we have so much to cover, from hot creators like Tom King to indie space operas about cats, to talk about modifying muscle cars. Be sure to order some…

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Double Page Spread ep 236- Ron Marz 50:09

5+ y ago50:09

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Ron Marz is a writer with one of the most illustrious careers of inventing and reinventing characters, with legendary runs on books like Witchblade and Silver Surfer and, with artist Darryl Banks, creating Kyle Rayner as Green Lantern in the "Emerald Twilight" storyline. Currently he has a kickstarter for his exciting new graphic novel set in WWII,…

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Double Page Spread ep 235- Andrew Buck 37:57

5+ y ago37:57

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Andrew Buck is an indie artist worthy of recognition working in a very vibrant, psychedelic style. He and Wendi have a conversation about the nature of "trippy" art, cosmic Kirby, David Lynch as a visual artist, meditation and opening consciousness, his self published book "Satani-Kill", and the influence of Kenneth Anger and transgressive cinema. …

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Double Page Spread ep 234- Valiant Comics and gift giving 1:18:11

5+ y ago1:18:11

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This week's episode of "Double Page Spread" is bursting with great guests! We get an update on all things Valiant Comics from Senior Editor Karl Bollers. "Bloodshot: Rising Spirit" has broken new sales records and reintroduced one of their most legendary characters. There is a lot going on for the iconic company in 2019! Then, the holiday gift seas…

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Double Page Spread ep 233- Christian Alamy 44:32

5+ y ago44:32

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This week longtime DC Comics artist/inker/colorist Christian Alamy provides a surprisingly heartfelt and thoughtful conversation. He and Wendi discuss how he has weathered the storm of comics for over 30 years, what it's like to peak too soon, keeping your privacy, French crime writers, working on "Lobo" at the height of its popularity, and his tim…

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Double Page Spread ep 232- Southern Gothic Halloween 1:02:27

5+ y ago1:02:27

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In this special crossover with the "Southern Fried Geekery" podcast, Wendi is joined by Caleb Alexander-McKinzie to discuss what makes a horror story "southern gothic". Its an hour dripping in sweat, bougainvillea, haunted plantations and barbecue! They go from Anne Rice to Swamp Thing to Faulkner, Hellbillies, Southern Bastards, True Blood, and Te…

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Double Page Spread ep 231- Daniel Warren Johnson 55:49

5+ y ago55:49

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Daniel Warren Johnson has been one of the hottest up and coming artists for a couple years now, from his comic "Space Mullet" to the complex futuristic revenge nihilism of "Extremity". He has a new book from Image Comics called "Murder Falcon" that captures the manic energy of shredding guitar and killing monsters. He talks to Wendi about his own g…

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Double Page Spread ep 230- Scott Koblish 1:02:43

5+ y ago1:02:43

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Scott Koblish has accomplished much in his long time as the artist on "Deadpool", including breaking a Guinness World Record, and drawing 300 Deadpools on the cover of "Deadpool" 300. He and Wendi discuss comedians writing comics, the emotional trajectory of Deadpool, his relationship with Cable over the years, the importance of Marie Severin, the …

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Double Page Spread ep 229- Taylor Esposito 47:31

5+ y ago47:31

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This week is a very educational and insightful discussion with letterer Taylor Esposito about some of the lesser recognized positions in the comic industry. He talks about coming up as a production artist at Marvel, all the things you never knew letterers are responsible for, girls toys of the 80s and Rainbow Brite's villain, describes many awesome…

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Double Page Spread ep 228- Dennis Calero 1:13:57

5+ y ago1:13:57

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Artist Dennis Calero returns with his usual energy and charisma! He has a new collection out from Dark Horse, "The Mask", as well as a beautiful adaptation of Ian Fleming's "Casino Royale". He's also made a short film recently and has many opinions on narrative and storytelling, how films get financed and made, James Bond and the Danny Boyle contro…

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Double Page Spread ep 227- Andrew Shaw and Dan Pua 1:00:51

5+ y ago1:00:51

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It's the annual traditional visit of longtime friends of the podcast, Andrew Shaw and Dan Pua! This year they are wrapping up the best of summer, except apparently it isn't summer in Australia. But that doesn't stop them from discussing the best books and movies and cakes of the past 3 months! Wendi has had the "summer of bears" and more drama at t…

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Double Page Spread 226- Karl Slominski 54:21

5+ y ago54:21

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Karl Slominski is a real go getter- an ambitious artist who works in bright, psychedelic angles and colors, he has no hesitation in telling you what he wants and hopes to achieve. His art style is a refreshing mix of splashy paint and inky linework, best seen in the graphic novel, "Teeter Topple" which he also wrote- a twisty mental tale of a young…

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Double Page Spread ep 225- Zach Lehner 1:02:08

5+ y ago1:02:08

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Artist Zach Lehner is the special guest this week as he celebrates the release of vol. 2 of "Junior Braves of the Apocalypse" from One Press, written by Greg Smith and Michael Tanner. Creating a horror comic for young adults is a delicate balance of pushing the edge of fear and violence. He discusses the inevitable "Walking Dead" comparisons and ho…

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Double Page Spread ep 224- Mission Impossible: Fallout spoiler special 1:02:03

6y ago1:02:03

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Wendi is joined by her own personal Taylor Network IMF team of Darrell Taylor and Rafael Sanz for this exclusive DPS/Nothing's on crossover spoiler special! They break down every aspect of the latest Tom Cruise extravaganza including Henry Cavill's mustache, each heart pounding stunt and why this franchise has sustained as well as it has. Your miss…

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