Best Joshua Tan Podcasts (2024)

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Dancing On My Own | With Shawn Soh 55:43

2M ago55:43

55:43

Shawn Soh aka Plantbro joins us for an intimate chat about being often introverted, sometimes lonely, but always gay and happy to dance through life on his own terms. Shawn looks back on life-changing moments that, albeit painful, have helped him to blossom: from voluntarily signing himself up for conversion therapy to parting ways with a good frie…

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Let's Get Pink! | with Harris Zaidi 30:42

3M ago30:42

30:42

Harris Zaidi may be the festival director of Pink Fest, but don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got, he's still, he's still Harris From The HDB Block! The gay month is upon us and Harris is here to give us the lowdown on Singapore's annual Pride festival that celebrates all things LGBTQ. From movie screenings and pink pasars to an inclusive care…

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Crossroads 46:07

4M ago46:07

46:07

Is it okay to be gay and Christian at the same time? From the crossroads of Shibuya to the cross at the end of the road, Josh searches for spiritual belonging. He attends Singapore's first LGBTQ+ affirming church and deepens his relationship with his parents by taking them to Japan for the first time. Meanwhile, the karaoke mic is back in the hands…

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People Like Us | with Leon Cheo 58:50

8M ago58:50

58:50

We kick off 2024 with Leon Cheo, the creator, writer and director of People Like Us, a gay Singaporean web series that has been nominated for an International Emmy. Leon recounts various milestones in the show's history, from how it was developed with Action For Aids and gayhealth.sg to raise HIV and Aids awareness, to Season 3's recent premiere an…

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The Goodbye 30:50

8M ago30:50

30:50

Relax! It’s not the end. But we’re saying goodbye to 2023. And by we, we mean Sam Jo, Joshua, Kennede and Rachael! It’s time for a reunion so we’re checking in on each other before taking on a new year. Kennede reveals why he really left the podcast, and shares some lessons he has learned from both his breakup and an LGBTQ+ camp. Joshua reflects on…

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Mini series Ep 5: The next generation of explorers with Evan Chick 45:02

8M ago45:02

45:02

MS1, Ep5: This is the final mini-series for Season 1, on this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Evan Chick, also known as @junior_survivor on Instagram. Despite being only 17, Evan has accomplished so much in the outdoors, with a special interest in youth development and engagement in the outdoo…

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S1 Ep8: Exploring our underwater world with Andy Torbet 1:21:44

9M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

S1 Ep8: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with real-life action man Andy Torbet. After studying Zoology at university, he served in the British Army's parachute and underwater bomb disposal team. After a varied military career, Andy left to pursue a career of adventures in the diving and skyd…

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The Comeback 42:09

9M ago42:09

42:09

It's been a tough year for The SG Boys, but thankfully our favourite divas have taught us that Nothing Really Matters, we are Stronger than yesterday and yes, we can make it Through The Rain. In our first tête-à-tête in the longest time, we go off on tangents nobody asked for: Escapism through entertainment, anxiety messing with our reality, our mi…

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S1 Ep7: Wilderness survival with Dr Teimojin Tan 1:02:29

9M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

S1 Ep7: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Dr Teimojin Tan also known as @Survival.Doctors on Instagram. After enjoying his early years travelling in remote environments, he decided to join the Canadian Army and become a survival instructor while studying to become a Doctor! After years o…

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S1 Ep6: Crossing Antarctica TWICE with Dr Jamie Facer-Childs 58:25

9M ago58:25

58:25

S1 Ep6: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Dr Jamie Facer-Childs, A Doctor who has crossed Antarctica twice, first on foot and then again by kite ski! He is also the youngest to row across the Indian Ocean; more on that in a future episode. When he is not on some crazy expedition, he work…

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S1 Ep5:Climbing Volcanoes and other Earth extremes with Yousef Al Refaie 55:10:19

10M ago55:10:19

55:10:19

S1 Ep5: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Yousef Al Refaie, A Kuwaiti with a passion for pushing limits and breaking stereotypes. Yousef is a world record holder for being not only the 24th person but the youngest person to summit the seven volcanic summits at the age of 24. He has also …

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S1 Ep4: Women’s Health in the outdoors with Dr Mabli Davies and Dr Nathalie Brown 1:16:33

10M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

S1 Ep4: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Dr Mabli Davies and Dr Nathalie Brown. Dr Mabli Davies, is an anaesthetic trainee based in Manchester, who on top of being an expedition and endurance event medic, has a special interest in women in the outdoors, particularly menstruation managem…

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Short Circuit | with Isaac Tng, Pearl and Daryl Cheong 40:11

10M ago40:11

40:11

Short Circuit is Singapore’s first queer short film festival that is currently in its seventh edition. Festival director Isaac Tng and his teammates Daryl Cheong and Pearl aka Phoo Myet Che join us for a chat about reel-istic representation and self-expression through film, art and volunteerism. Our conversation cruises into the dark alleys of Sing…

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S1 Ep3: Exploring Jungles with Marc Cherry 1:22:07

11M ago1:22:07

1:22:07

S1 Ep3: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Mark Cherry, known to all as Scopey. Having left the army, he fell in love with the Jungle and now runs his own expeditions through Mad Dog Adventures. This episode is all about living and work in the tropics, in what many consider one of the har…

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If I Were A King | with Jo Tan, Irfan Kasban and Mitch Leow 51:20

1y ago51:20

51:20

It's a full house and royal flush with the team behind King, the award-winning one-(wo)man play presented by T:>Works. Playwright and performer Jo Tan, director Irfan Kasban and choreographer Mitch Leow chat about the maKing of the show and why they ain’t joKing when it comes to breaKing down gender constructs. We also meet Stirling da Silva, Jo’s …

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Medicine on the Frontier S1 Ep0: Dr Joshua Allison 50:56

1y ago50:56

50:56

Welcome to Medicine on the Frontier, an adventure podcast brought to you by Unique Expeditions Remote Medical Training. Taking you into the heart of the wilderness with stories of true human fortitude in some of the toughest conditions. Join Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes for the pilot of Series 1, with our guest Dr Joshua Allison, an expe…

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Queen Of The Universe | with Maxie Andreison 23:01

1y ago23:01

23:01

In our first cross-country episode recorded entirely over Zoom, Josh rings up Sam Jo as he celebrates Pride in Canada! Together, we hop on another call with Maxie Andreison from the Philippines, the only Asian queen in the WOW Presents Plus’ drag singing competition, Queen Of The Universe. Discover Maxie's coming out story, her love for karaoke and…

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We Are Family | with Ching & Cally 1:01:06

1y ago1:01:06

1:01:06

What does family mean to you? For parents-to-be Ching and Cally, it's about being free to love each other and welcoming their newborn into this world. The couple behind LGBTQ+ platform Prout share why they have chosen to start a family in Singapore, despite the challenges that rainbow families still face here. They also tell us all about Prout's ne…

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Baby Queen | with Opera Tang 1:01:01

1+ y ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Drag queen-cum-Samsui woman Opera Tang drops by to discuss Baby Queen, her documentary feature that’s taking international film festivals by storm. Fresh off her Songkran tour, Opera tells us why Taobao is responsible for her iconic lewk, how she reconciles her feminine energy with societal masculinity, and spills the piping hot tea on her fellow q…

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To Queer Or Not To Queer | with Mark Kinoshita 1:08:08

1+ y ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Comedian and content creator Mark Kinoshita aka Auntie aka Minerva McGonagall joins us for a chat about navigating our queerness both online and on the streets. Mark revisits his early clubbing days, when his friends successfully "shocked the gay" out of him; Josh looks back on his past relationships and how social media affected them; and Sam Jo r…

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A Ruined Orgasm | with Alfian Sa'at 1:12:47

1+ y ago1:12:47

1:12:47

In our lengthiest (and girthiest) episode yet, writer and former “angry young man” Alfian Sa’at joins us for one fierce hour to uncover his life as a poet, playwright and alleged agent of chaos. Alfian tells us about his multiple brushes with censorship, the importance of semantics and why the recent repeal of Section 377A reminds him of - wait for…

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Stage Beauty | with Kak Nina Boo 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

38:24

Showgirl extraordinaire Kak Nina Boo was once told that she was not pretty enough, but she has since outlived all her naysayers to become one of Singapore's most beloved drag icons. The Tanglin Halt native and former girlfriend of Sang Nila Utama takes us back to a time when she waited tables and performed at the Boom Boom Room, and when police rai…

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This Is Us... Then 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

25:16

The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! After a much-needed hibernation, Josh and Sam Jo surprise each other with belated Christmas gifts that reference some of their favourite pop and R&B divas. They also muse about the year ahead as Sam Jo dangerously approaches Singapore's property-buying age for singles, and Jos…

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Dragon Horse Spirit 26:35

1+ y ago26:35

26:35

The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! Chinese New Year is around the corner and what better way to usher in the Year of the Rabbit than to check out fengshui readings based on our zodiac animals? Sam Jo the Dragon may find himself soaring overseas, while Josh the Horse could do with some powerful women in his life…

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Metamorphosis 32:25

2y ago32:25

32:25

Do we fear or embrace the changes that life brings? Sam Jo is now balls deep in drag. Kennede is using his voice louder than ever. And Joshua is single again. The boys come together, over a bottle of sparkling wine, to reflect on where they are currently in their lives. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or co…

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A Moment Like This 20:54

2y ago20:54

20:54

Everybody say REPEAL! Singapore is finally repealing 377A, the law that criminalises gay sex. We celebrate this historic moment with the return of OG SG Boy Kennede to relive the euphoria and tears from repeal night, and ask the bittersweet question that's on all our minds: what next? Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media…

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Straight Acting | with Darren & Deonn 39:40

2y ago39:40

39:40

How do you try to keep things straight… when you’re anything but? Queer people in Singapore have had to 'act straight' for so much of their lives. Either to navigate rules which do not favour them, avoid discrimination or simply fit in and be accepted in society. This is the premise for Wild Rice's Straight Acting, a hopeful, heartfelt comedy about…

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Can I Ask You Another Question? 34:46

2y ago34:46

34:46

We're back with answers to the questions you've asked us each time you slip into our DMs. Do we live with any regrets? What were the moments from the podcast that were edited out and why? What song best represents us - and why did Kennede leave?! (jk that's already been answered). [Trigger Warning] A Note From Us: There is a point in the episode wh…

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All The Lovers | with Scott & Fabian 49:19

2+ y ago49:19

49:19

When Josh was 15 years old and struggling to understand his sexuality, his PE (physical education) teacher came out to him. Scott represented a healthy, positive example of a queer person living confidently in Singapore back in the 2000s. In our new episode, they reunite after all these years. We also meet his incredible partner of 12 years, Fabian…

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How You Doin?! 40:06

2+ y ago40:06

40:06

The SG Boys squad catch up after some major personal milestones: Josh is back after a life-changing trip to Seoul with his boyfriend; Rachael has shacked up with her boyfriend; and Sam Jo (still single, hi) is now an award-winning drag queen, JoJo Sam Clair! We cover all that and what we REALLY think about the recent government survey on LGBTQ+ iss…

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Big Brown Queer | with Aarti Olivia Dubey 36:28

2+ y ago36:28

36:28

Aarti Olivia Dubey proudly embraces being Big, Brown and Queer. The body positive fashion blogger behind Curves Becomes Her joins us as this week's extra special guest. A mental health therapist turned activist-writer, Aarti tells us why it's been tough growing up not just big, but also brown and bisexual in Singapore. They share why they started S…

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Her Story | with Andrea Razali 37:20

2+ y ago37:20

37:20

Her name is Andrea Razali (@AndreaRazali) and this is her story. An entrepreneur, actress, model and beauty pageant winner, Andrea is the first Singaporean trans woman to appear on the covers of New York Times Style: Singapore and L’Officiel. But behind the glamorous photoshoots and wonderful accolades is a jaw dropping story waiting to be told. An…

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Mariah Christmas, Darling! | with Pauriah Carey 46:03

2+ y ago46:03

46:03

It's a Mariah Christmas, Darling! Or should we say, Pauriah? @pauriahcarey is arguably the biggest Mariah Carey lamb (read: fan) in Singapore, so he joins us in celebration of the Queen of Christmas this festive season. We gush about growing up with our favourite pop divas, reflect on the past year and set goals for 2022. Also, witness the dramatic…

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Double Dads | with Cameron & Andre 39:40

2+ y ago39:40

39:40

It’s not every day in Singapore that you meet 2 gay, married men raising a child. What may be a dream for many of us is a reality for Cameron and Andre. We speak to the couple about their relationship - from when they met to how they navigated the surrogacy process and ended up pushing a baby stroller together. Theirs is a powerful story of unique …

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Potential Breakup Episode | with lewloh 48:44

3y ago48:44

48:44

Singaporean musician lewloh dives into the art of heartbreak, grief and healing from it. Does the '30 Day No Contact Rule' really work? Is it wise to write songs about your ex? How long does it take to move on from someone you once loved? Listen to Lew's new album 'michigan/missinghim' out now on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3CUpup4zXAB…

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True Singapore Gay Ghost Stories 39:41

3y ago39:41

39:41

3 gay men share 3 dark tales of terror in this spooky Halloween special of The SG Boys podcast! From playful poltergeists in an army bunk to harrowing house hauntings, these ghost stories are not for the faint of heart. Music artist lewloh joins us for this eerie episode in the first of two guest appearances. Subscribe and connect with us on Instag…

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What's A Faghag? | with Pam Oei 36:48

3y ago36:48

36:48

In June this year, Wild Rice's play, Faghag*, starring local thespian Pam Oei, sparked a heated debate over the use of the term. For the first time since then, Pam reflects on the uproar and her role as an LGBTQ+ ally. She takes us back to the days of Happy, a gay bar that held Faghag Appreciation Nights and probably the loudest arm wrestling match…

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Let's Talk About Sex | with Jenson Gabriel Tan 54:08

3y ago54:08

54:08

Dive into the sex lives of The SG Boys, from our best and worst hook-ups to our fetishes, fears and lessons learned the hard way. Who said that the condom doesn't always fit? And who once felt like Mariah Carey in bed? They say that size doesn't matter, but The SG Boys: Season 3 promises longer episodes and scintillating guests from our beloved LGB…

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Outfest LA 2021 Highlights Part 3: The Best Families, We're All Going To the World's Fair 1:34:15

3y ago1:34:15

1:34:15

This week we're closing out season two of The OutCast with the third and final installment of our Highlights from Outfest LA series! Kicking things off, host David Kittredge speaks with writer/director Javier Fuentes-León about his terrific, Buñuelian new film THE BEST FAMILIES, embracing metaphor and blending genres as a means of storytelling, and…

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Outfest LA 2021 Highlights Part 2: All Boys Aren't Blue, Boy Culture: The Series 1:14:02

3y ago1:14:02

1:14:02

This week we're back with Part Two in our finale series highlighting some of our favorite films from the 2021 edition of Outfest Los Angeles! First, host David Kittredge chats with director Nathan Hale Williams about adapting George M. Johnson's memoir into the film ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE, challenging assumptions about being Black and gay, and juggli…

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Outfest LA 2021 Highlights Part 1: The Sixth Reel, The Novice 1:35:47

3y ago1:35:47

1:35:47

We're closing out this season on the OutCast with a three-part (!) finale to celebrate the 2021 edition of the Outfest Los Angeles film festival by highlighting six terrific films from the program that we love and just can't stop thinking about. In Part One, host David Kittredge kicks things off by chatting with Outfest Director of Festival Program…

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Where I Belong | with Tanya Chua and Wrabel 21:03

3y ago21:03

21:03

A special bonus episode before the launch of Season 3 dedicated to LGBTQ+ Singaporeans who ask themselves: "Is this where I belong?" With Singapore's National Day Parade happening this weekend, we reach out to pop star Tanya Chua, who celebrates the 20th anniversary of her iconic song 'Where I Belong' and shares some love and advice for the LGBTQ+ …

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The Reunion Episode 34:45

3y ago34:45

34:45

In the season two finale of The SG Boys, Kennede reunites with Josh and Sam Jo. Together, they celebrate and reflect on the triumphs and challenges each of them have faced in the making of this series. What does the future hold for The SG Boys podcast? All will be revealed in this reunion. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For …

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Yen Tan 1:00:42

3y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Filmmaking and friendship set the tone this week as Independent Spirit Award-nominated writer/director Yen Tan (1985, Pit Stop) joins host and real-life pal David Kittredge to discuss his life, career, and filmmaking influences. From first seeing Thelma and Louise at age 16 in his native Malaysia to premiering a feature at the Sundance Film Festiva…

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Joshua Safran 1:04:00

3y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

In honor of Gossip Girl's return on HBO Max, creator/showrunner Joshua Safran chats from the New York set with host David Kittredge about his eclectic and accomplished career - and, of course, upper-class high school elites, depicting bathhouse culture onscreen, and the young and queer cast populating this exciting new sequel series. Tracing his ti…

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Just Follow Law | with Indulekshmi Rajeswari & Mick Yang 36:00

3y ago36:00

36:00

We chat with Indu, the lead for Same But Different, a legal guidebook that collates existing community laws in Singapore and applies them to situations that LGBT couples and families might face. We also speak to Mick, one of their volunteers about his experience as a trans person living in Singapore and the obstacles that he faces. Our guests discu…

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Gimme More | with St. Vincent 23:53

3y ago23:53

23:53

June was a rollercoaster ride - from Pink Dot to celebrating Josh and Sam Jo's birthdays. With #FreeBritney we revisit Josh's interview with Britney Spears and discuss her conservatorship. Finally, one of the most inventive musicians today, St. Vincent, calls in to share some encouragement to the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore. Subscribe and connect…

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Isabel Sandoval 56:39

3y ago56:39

56:39

What happens to your career after the low budget feature you directed, wrote, produced, edited and starred in is picked up by Ava DuVernay's distribution company, lands a Netflix deal and gets an Independent Spirit Award nomination? This week, award-winning filmmaker Isabel Sandoval talks with host David Kittredge about her breakout indie hit Lingu…

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Cheryl Dunye 1:15:53

3y ago1:15:53

1:15:53

This week on The OutCast Presented by Outfest, we celebrate the incredible work of New Queer Cinema filmmaking giant Cheryl Dunye as she joins host David Kittredge to explore her entire career, from her early short films all the way to her recent episodic work on series like Lovecraft Country. With her groundbreaking hit The Watermelon Woman, Dunye…

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Extra Large | with Becca D'Bus 40:00

3y ago40:00

40:00

Singapore's Biggest Drag Queen - Becca D'Bus - sits down with The SG Boys for an intimate chat on everything that'll make you go "whoa!" and Josh reveals the story behind the 'XL' in his Instagram handle. Not one to shy away from speaking her mind, Becca offers unique perspectives on activism, allyship, the art of drag and what it means to be large…

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