Best Alex Heller Podcasts (2024)

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AUTHORTOPIA IS ON PAUSE- SEASON 2 STARTS IN NOVEMBER 0:23

8M ago0:23

0:23

Short announcement that Authortopia is taking a time out now and will be back in November. Hope you will join me then. Thx, FrankBy Frank Silverstein

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RICK SALUTIN: skeptic, fighter, democrat 19:35

9M ago19:35

19:35

RICK SALUTIN is the author of Gideon's Bible: A Father and Son Discuss God, the Bible and Life. This is the final episode of Season 1. AuthorTopia will be back in the fall. Do the stories in the Bible push your buttons? For Rick and his son Gideon, God and the characters in the Bible trigger a lot of questions… questions about how God behaves, how …

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ALEX MESSENGER: The Maul of the Wild 23:27

9M ago23:27

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ALEX MESSENGER is the author of THE TWENTY-NINTH DAY: SURVIVING A GRIZZLY ATTACK IN THE CANADIAN TUNDRA. It was the trip of a lifetime that Alex says: “Very nearly became the last trip of my lifetime!” In the summer of his final year of high school, Alex and five buddies took a 600 mile canoe trip into the Arctic Circle. During a short hike he acci…

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Bradley Nathanson: Frozen Caribou & More 20:35

10M ago20:35

20:35

BRADLEY NATHANSON is the author of AMERICAN DEPARTURES: THE CURIOUS PLIGHT OF A UNIQUELY PRIVILEGED QUIETLY DESPERATE BABY BOOMER. He recalls his days as a young man, when reality seemed far stranger than what he imagined, and what he did imagine never quite matched reality. Brad talks to retired TV news producer Frank Silverstein about crawling in…

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Menachem Kaiser: The Truth is Much Weirder... 19:36

10M ago19:36

19:36

MENACHEM KAISER is the author of PLUNDER: A MEMOIR ABOUT FAMILY PROPERTY AND NAZI TREASURE. Family histories are never simple, and as he discovered, they can be a lot stranger than the cherished bedtime stories told by our elders. Menachem tells retired news producer Frank Silverstein about how a light-hearted jaunt to his grandfather’s birthplace …

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Laurie Rosenwald: How to Make Mistakes on Purpose 22:27

11M ago22:27

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LAURIE ROSENWALD is the author of “HOW TO MAKE MISTAKES ON PURPOSE” and the forthcoming memoir: “MEMWAH.” She explains how to make the best of lucky accidents and laugh at all the others. Laurie talks to retired tv news producer Frank Silverstein about her remarkable great-grandfather Julius Rosenwald, founder of Sears, who built thousands of schoo…

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Alisha Fernandez Miranda: Test Driving her Dreams 23:54

11M ago23:54

23:54

ALISHA FERNANDEZ MIRANDA is the author of “My What If Year”. She took a year off from her family and her job to test-drive her dream for a different kind of life. Alisha talks to former news producer Frank Silverstein about how she reached the age of 40, seemed to have it all with a wonderful husband, two happy children, and a successful business s…

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Steve Heller: Born to Be Wild 21:55

12M ago21:55

21:55

STEVEN HELLER is the author of “GROWING UP UNDERGROUND: A Memoir of Counterculture New York”. He recounts his escapades breaking the rules in the hippie world of writers, artists and underground porno publishers of the 1960s. Steve talks to former news producer Frank Silverstein about how his pugnacious adventures irritating authorities led him to …

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Erika Krouse: The Secret to Spotting Dark Secrets 21:30

1y ago21:30

21:30

ERIKA KROUSE is the author of "Tell Me Everything". She talks about becoming a private investigator in a college sports scandal and then discovering she cannot avoid investigating a dark secret of her own.By Frank Silverstein

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Tessa Fontaine: Freak Show Sanctuary 21:54

1y ago21:54

21:54

TESSA FONTAINE is the author of “THE ELECTRIC WOMAN: A Story in Death Defying Acts”. She tells of her days spent on the road with a traveling carnival sideshow. Tessa talks with former news producer Frank Silverstein about how she learned to eat fire, hypnotize snakes and charm the money from the pockets of total strangers. She also explains how th…

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Daniella Mestyanek Young: Life Lessons from a Religious Sex Cult 27:07

1y ago27:07

27:07

DANIELLA MESTYANEK YOUNG is the author of “UNCULTURED: A Memoir”. She tells a harrowing story about growing up among pedophiles in the notorious Children of God sex cult, escaping at the age of 15, and eventually joining the US Army. Daniella talks to former news producer Frank Silverstein about being completely unprepared for life in an American p…

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AuthorTopia TRAILER 2:01

1y ago2:01

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If your ears perk up when you hear at a remarkable real-life story, AuthorTopia is for you. Starting April 10, this podcast will bring first-person adventures and stories told by people who have written about the surprising twists and turns their lives have taken. AuthorTopia is hosted by Frank Silverstein, a former network TV news producer.…

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Grit OCR with Antonio Alletto 43:47

3y ago43:47

43:47

This week, I spoke with Antonio Alletto, race director and founder of Grit OCR. Antonio starts by telling me all about Grit OCR, from the format to the obstacles and everything in between. We talk about the two different race distances they offer, and how that poses a challenge as a race director. I ask him about how he chooses which obstacles to i…

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Overcoming Injury & Returning to Racing with Ashley Heller 37:11

3y ago37:11

37:11

This week, I spoke with elite OCR athlete Ashley Heller! We start with talking about her most recent Spartan race in Montana, and about how much we both love that course. Ashley tells me about her recent injury, her recovery process and how she dealt with it. We talk about her return to racing, and she shares advice for athletes dealing with injuri…

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Catching Up with Matt B. Davis 36:29

3y ago36:29

36:29

Matt B. Davis of Obstacle Racing Media joins me on the podcast for a special bonus episode this week! We start with talking about endurance running and training, and then discuss OCR podcasting through 2020, and how the OCR competition has changed over the past year. Matt then asks me some questions about myself and what I've been up to the past ye…

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Hildervat & the 2021 Season with Alex Walker 33:51

3y ago33:51

33:51

Oh hey we're back! This week I spoke with elite OCR athlete Alex Walker who took third place at Hildervat this past weekend. We start with talking about the race itself, and her likes and dislikes from the weekend, which leads us to a short discussion of men's weights versus women's weights. Then we talk about her 2021 race season, and the state of…

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Running 100 Miles, Training, and the 12-Hour UltraVirus with Javier Escobar 30:06

4y ago30:06

30:06

Hey everyone, I'm back! I spoke with elite OCR athlete Javier Escobar this week all about his 100-mile outing at World's Toughest Mudder last fall, his training, and how he stays motivated. We begin by talking about his 2019 WTM experience, and how it felt to reach 100 miles. He tells me about his progression from 35 miles at his first WTM to 100 m…

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Relationship Ready with Heidi Busche 50:00

4y ago50:00

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Christie and Alex are joined by Heidi Busche, relationship expert, speaker, and author of the book Relationship Ready: How I Stopped F*cking Randos And Started Cupcaking My Soul Mate. The ladies chat about Heidi’s experiences, sobriety, and what she has learned that can help other women. To find out more visit www.heidibcoaching.com. Heidi can be f…

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Hallmarked: A Countdown to Christmas Review Without Joe 56:00

4+ y ago56:00

56:00

Christmas has come and gone, but our thoughts on the 2019 Countdown to Christmas will last forever! In the final part of our three part Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Critique, Christie and Lisa, critique the final eight Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie premieres without the help of Joe (who was out galavanting around Texas)! Movies discussed…

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Hallmarked: All Aboard the Hallmark Express 56:00

4+ y ago56:00

56:00

We're still full of Christmas Cheer as we bring in this New Year!! In Part 2 of our Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Critique, Christie, Lisa, and Joe discuss and critique the second eight Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie premieres! Movies discussed are: Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2; A Christmas Duet; Check Inn to Christmas; The C…

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Hallmarked: A Christmas Critique 52:00

4+ y ago52:00

52:00

’Tis the season for Hallmark Christmas Cheer! In Part 1 of our Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Critique, Christie, Lisa, and Joe come together to discuss some elephants in the room (like Lori Loughlin) and the first 8 Countdown to Christmas movie premieres! Movies discussed are: Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses, Merry & Bright, Christmas Sca…

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The Night Before the Cookie Exchange 15:00

4+ y ago15:00

15:00

This episode is a bit different than the rest, primarily because a preschool cookie exchange put Christie to the test. So sit back and enjoy this slightly festive tale, where Christie and and Pinina podcast while they bake and just try not to fail. Background music is "A Christmas" by Draganov Veaceslav. Provided by Song Freedom and used with permi…

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North vs. South 57:00

4+ y ago57:00

57:00

They may not have always been southern belles, but these days you would be hard pressed to find someone that would describe either Christie or Alex as anything but that. Both ladies originated in the Northeast, but are now embracing that southern living (Christie in Richmond, VA and Alex in Nashville, TN). Since moving to their respective southern …

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Subscription Addiction 1:02:00

4+ y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Did you know that there are over 3500 subscription boxes out there to choose from? Well, Christie and Lisa didn’t! Inspired by an underwhelming Fall Fab Fit Fun box, join the ladies for a discussion where they unbox the world of subscription boxes! Christie and Lisa discuss Food and Wine Boxes (15:40; Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Dinnerly, Freshly, Win…

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Spartan World Championships with Ashley Heller and Kris Brown 56:07

4+ y ago56:07

56:07

Back with a brand new episode all about the Spartan World Championships in Tahoe! I start with giving my own race recap about the 10k Trail race on Saturday, then share my experience racing in Age Group at the World Championships on Sunday. Then I talk with Kris Brown, winner of Saturday's Ultra race and an experienced ultra runner who is also a me…

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We Watched the Teen Choice Awards So You Don't Have To 33:30

4+ y ago33:30

33:30

This episode's title says it all- We Watched the Teen Choice Awards So You Don't Have To! Christie and Lisa sit down to discuss the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, hosted by Lucy Hale and David Dobrick, and came to find out that they have absolutely no idea what is going on with people under the age of 21. From Web Stars, to the Jonas Brothers, to Taylor …

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Reality TV Rules 57:00

4+ y ago57:00

57:00

It may have been Christie's Everest to get this posted, but we can promise you this episode focused on Reality TV is sure to please! Christie and Alex catch up on the current state of reality TV, discuss the recent reality TV reboots, share their own ideas for new reality TV programs, and much more! Maybe they one day be just like Johnny Bananas! T…

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Underwhelmed or Overwhelmed 38:30

5y ago38:30

38:30

Christie and Lisa go back to the very roots of Underwhelmed and share a myriad of stories that one could label as either overwhelming or underwhelming. It is safe to say that they are just not whelmed, so join us for a conversation about Christie losing her mind and being beaten down by life (but she's not broken), and Lisa winning at life by doing…

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Dominican Republic Deaths 43:00

5y ago43:00

43:00

This week Christie and Alex take a stab at some investigative journalism to try and uncover the truth behind WTF is going on in the Dominican Republic. Why have there been so many American tourist deaths caused by pulmonary edema? Is it a serial killer? Is it the pesticides or mini-bar? Or is it the mamajuana? Tune in to hear some hard hitting fact…

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Motivation, Transparency & the Spartan Start Line with Mr. J'ean 48:06

5y ago48:06

48:06

Spartan start line emcee, motivational speaker and coach Mr. J'ean joins me on the podcast to talk all about his experiences at the start line, motivation, and transparency. We begin with Mr. J'ean telling me about his background, and then all about how he got involved with Spartan. We talk about burnout, and how he gets through sending off thousan…

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High School Flashback 40:00

5y ago40:00

40:00

In honor of the Class of 2019's commencement celebrations, Christie and Lisa discuss their high school experiences. The ladies discuss the fashion, the makeup, dating, activities, and lack of communication. A must listen for any of you high school graduates of the early 2000's! Music is "Like High School" by Matt Duke. Provided by SongFreedom and u…

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Live from the Monterey Spartan Weekend 45:11

5y ago45:11

45:11

This week's episode is full of live interviews from the Spartan weekend in Monterey, California last weekend! I spoke with: -Timmie Brann -Nick O'Sullivan -Natalie Miano -Ian Deyerle -Veejay Jones -Mark Batres -Annie Dube -Zhanique Lovett

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Law & Order SVU Emergency Mini-Episode 24:00

5y ago24:00

24:00

Christie and Lisa review the dramatic season finale of Law and Order SVU that is strikingly similar to one they have seen before. They also discuss their thoughts and feelings on Season 20 and share their hopes and dreams for Season 21. Lisa can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lisaiker Christie can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.…

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Hiking Cactus to Clouds and the Pacific Crest Trail 25:57

5y ago25:57

25:57

This week's episode is all about hiking! At the beginning of this month, I hiked the Cactus to Clouds trail up to San Jacinto Peak, where I met three hikers in the midst of hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail. I start by sharing my experience with the grueling Cactus to Clouds hike, then dive into the interviews with Stripes, Mr. Snuggles and Din…

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Live from the Big Bear Spartan Series Weekend 1:06:36

5y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

This week's episode is full of live interviews from the Spartan USNS Beast and Mountain Series Sprint in Big Bear, California! I spoke with athletes all about the crazy hills, the cold dunk wall on Sunday, and everything in between. On Saturday at the Beast, I spoke with: -Rea Kolbl -Mark Batres -Natalie Miano -Ryan Kent -Alyssa Hawley -Mack Roesch…

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Dining Dilemma 54:00

5y ago54:00

54:00

Christie and Alex discuss everything and anything that is dining out. Their conversation includes issues restaurant patrons experience, server issues, as well as the age old game theory- the Dining Dilemma. Transition music is "Diamond Girl" by Colour Riot and provided by Songfreedom. Used by permission. Christie can be found on Instagram at https:…

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Everest 135 Ultra Marathon with Trevor Cichosz 47:44

5y ago47:44

47:44

Ultra marathon athlete and former World's Toughest Mudder champion Trevor Cichosz joins me this week to tell me all about his experience at Everest 135, an intense 135-mile ultra marathon where he took third place. We begin with Trevor telling me all about how he heard of this race, all the race prep required and the training (and lack thereof) tha…

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Dog Moms

5y ago

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Christie and Lisa discuss what it means to be a dog parent, different ways to be a good dog parent, and their own bundles of joy! Music is “Living the Good Life” by Andrew Simple and is provided by Song Freedom. Used with permission. Lisa can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lisaiker Christie can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com…

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Is it Weird? 53:00

5y ago53:00

53:00

We're all a little weird, aren't we? Join Christie & Alex for a fun conversation about the weird things kids do, the weird things other people do, and the weird things they do! Transition music is "Crazy Things" by Dustin Paul and provided by Songfreedom. Used by permission. Christie can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realchrist…

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Live from the Seattle Spartan Championship Super 26:21

5y ago26:21

26:21

Live from Snohomish, Washington, I grabbed a ton of interviews with some of the top athletes who ran the Seattle Spartan Championship Super. We spoke about the challenges of the course, the weather, the competition, and more! I spoke with: -Faye Morgan -Aaron Newell -Nicole Mericle -Ryan Atkins -Rea Kolbl -Ryan Kent -Veejay Jones…

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Jet Setters 55:00

5y ago55:00

55:00

After a brief update on Mike's trip to the North American Trucking Convention, Christie and Mike discuss everything and anything related to airline travel. Be sure to buckle your seatbelts for this exciting episode! Transition music is "Fly High” by The DNC and provided by Songfreedom. Used by permission. Mike can be found on Instagram at https://w…

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Live from the Tough Mudder Opening Weekend 37:11

5y ago37:11

37:11

This week is full of live interviews and my own review from Tough Mudder's opening weekend in California! I was there Sunday to run the course, and I got interviews from some key members of the TM community, including: -Tough Mudder CEO Kyle McLaughlin -Two of the three founders of Assist 100 Mudders, Joey Ta and Ed Groleau -Tough Mudder emcee and …

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Bad Moms 58:50

5y ago58:50

58:50

Ripped from the headlines and inspired by the of the recent college admissions scandal, Christie and Lisa are joined by past guest, Joe, for a very important discussion about past and present bad moms. Music is “So So Bad” by Blue Stahli and is provided by Song Freedom. Used with permission. Joe can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/joseph…

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Middle Class Fancy 56:00

5y ago56:00

56:00

Christie and Alex discuss different tips and tricks that you can use to help upgrade your daily life and make it a little fancier! Transition music is "Money” by The King’s Horses and provided by Songfreedom. Used by permission. Christie can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realchristiewheeler Alex can be found on Instagram at: ht…

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Discussing the Elite Women of OCR with Jack Bauer 1:33:18

5y ago1:33:18

1:33:18

Jack Bauer, the mind behind the massive Spartan ranking system, joins me on the podcast to talk all about the top women in the elite field. We begin with talking about the "Fab 5" elite women and who it has consisted of, and how it might be changing. We have a long discussion full of stats about most all of the top women currently in the field, and…

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Winning Alabama, OCR Training and Million Dollar Mile with Veejay Jones 46:00

5y ago46:00

46:00

Elite OCR athlete and Spartan Pro Team member Veejay Jones joins me on the podcast to talk about his win at the Spartan U.S. National Series race, how he trains and what he focuses on in his training, and about the upcoming show he's on, Million Dollar Mile. We start with Veejay telling me about his win in Alabama, and I ask him about his proficien…

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Shower Toga, Shark Tank and the Value of OCR with Kressa Peterson 50:11

5y ago50:11

50:11

Kressa Peterson joined me for a bonus episode this week to talk all about her product Shower Toga, appearing on Shark Tank, and how the values of OCR got her to where she is today. We begin with Kressa introducing herself and telling me about when and how the idea for the Shower Toga was born. She then tells me about the process of getting on Shark…

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Live from the San Jose Spartan Sprint 29:52

5y ago29:52

29:52

We've got more live interviews for you this week from the Spartan San Jose Sprint! I spoke with athletes all about the course, the competition, how it compares to previous years, and what's ahead for them. I start by giving my own recap of the Sprint race, and then speak with: -Kyle Elliot -Josh Fry -Seth Buchwalter -Ian Deyerle -Erin Wachter -Emil…

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The Evolution of the WB 1:06

5y ago1:06

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This week Christie is joined by Pinina and her husband, Jacob, to discuss the evolution from the WB to the CW. Transition Music is “Villainous Empire” by Jack Trammell and provided by SongFreedom. Used with permission. Jacob can be found at: Instagram- https://instagram.com/jacobmorganrva Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MorningStarProductionsVA/…

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Live from the Vegas "Vegazona" Spartan Weekend 43:06

5y ago43:06

43:06

This week's episode is full of live interviews from the Spartan Sprint and Super weekend outside Las Vegas (technically in Arizona), and my own recap from the race. I spoke with Veejay Jones all about his race, racing against Cody Moat and Hobie Call, and a little bit about the upcoming show Million Dollar Mile. I also spoke with Hobie Call about h…

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