Best Cardiff Metropolitan University Podcasts (2024)

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Noel Dempsey 14:56

4h ago14:56

14:56

In the final CRiC bitesize episode, Mike welcomed Dr Noel Dempsey (University Campus of Football Business) to the pod. Besides sharing some of his early experiences as a PhD student, Noel provided an insightful look at his work, particularly looking at the selection box metaphor in coach education and the inspiration drawn from Bernstein's work. We…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal 16:50

2h ago16:50

16:50

We are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences). Christian looked back at his first steps in academia, provided an overview of the work on the dominating discourse on talent pathways in Norway and how talent tends to be represented in everyday conversations. Christian Bjørndal: Website: htt…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Pete Holmes 15:17

7h ago15:17

15:17

It's episode 5 of our CRiC bitesize special episodes and Mike welcomed the very busy Dr Pete Holmes (Nottingham Trent University). Pete was at CRiC to present a poster and a parallel session and in this episode, he brokedown how his work can influence coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Pete Holmes Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/s…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Andrew Higham 12:52

10h ago12:52

12:52

Welcome to one more CRiC bitesize episode. This time, Mike chatted with Andrew Higham, PhD student at Sheffield Hallam Student. During the episode, Andrew took us back to his first steps in HE and introduced us to his work on coaches' wellbeing and the use of photo elicitation. Enjoy! Enjoy the episode! Andrew Higham: Website: https://www.shu.ac.uk…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Alex Consterdine 13:53

1d ago13:53

13:53

In this episode of our special CRiC series, Mike sat down with Dr Alex Consterdine (Liverpool John Moores University). Alex previewed her work on precarity, and its implications to a wider coaching field. Enjoy the episode! Dr Alex Consterdine: Website: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-science/sport-and-exercise-sciences/al…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Tom Leeder 13:42

2d ago13:42

13:42

In the second of our special CRiC episodes, Mike welcomed to the podcast Dr Tom Leeder (University of East Anglia). In this episode, Tom shared the work he has been doing with British Orienteering and the impact of the work in coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Tom Leeder: https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-m-leeder CRiC websit…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Han Wool Lee 13:58

3d ago13:58

13:58

The first of our special CRiC episodes is out! Mike welcomed Dr Han Wool Lee (Seoul National University, Cardiff Metropolitan University) to the pod. In this first episode, Han shared the origins of his groundbreaking work on the use of Lefevbre's work in Sports Coaching and implications for coaches. Enjoy the episode! CRiC website: https://cricspo…

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CRiC 2024 Conference Preview 11:34

8d ago11:34

11:34

The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast is going on the road! We have partnered with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) and during the upcoming 6th International CRiC conference, we will be recording a special series of episodes. The podcast team (Manuel Santos, Oli Lum and Mike Castle) gathered in the studio to preview the upcoming conference a…

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"Sustaining the unsustainable" in Sports Coaching with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby 1:11:55

15d ago1:11:55

1:11:55

In this episode, we welcomed back to the studio Prof. Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode we discussed their article on sustainability in coaching, that both of our guests authored with Dr. Andy Lane. During the episode, the origins of this study, focus on coaches' …

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"Vulnerability and uncertainty" in Sports Coaching with Dr. Charlie Corsby and Dr. Andy Lane 54:28

29d ago54:28

54:28

We are back with season 3! In the first episode of the season, Oli welcomed back to the studio Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Andy Lane (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode they discussed their 2023 article: "Contending with vulnerability and uncertainty: what coaches say about coaching." This included a …

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Game Based Approaches with Dr José Castro and Dr Ruan Jones 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

In our season finale, Mike received Dr. Jose Castro (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Ruan Jones (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University). We leaned upon our guest's expertise in the topic to discuss a range of matters, including: comm…

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Charming in Coaching with Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones 1:22:28

3M ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Mike welcomed back to the studio Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones. This time, the conversation was centred around their 2022 article on "Charming, influencing and seducing" in coaching. The conversation included a breakdown of how charming is part of the everyday actions of coaches as a mean to get athletes buy-in. (Welsh description will be ad…

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Dr Daniel Spencer on Language 1:18:23

4M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

In this episode, Mike sat down with Dr Daniel Spencer (Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and returning guest Dr Charlie Corsby (Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode, they discussed the main findings of Dan's doctoral thesis focused on the language used in the coaching fiel…

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Dr Marink Reedijk on Football and Phenomenology 1:08:44

4M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Dr Mike Castle interviewed his close friend Dr Marink Reedijk (Anderlecht Football Futures Head Coach). Marink and Mike relived some of their shared experiences as Doctorate in Sport Coaching students. Marink shared his views about how theory has been informing his coaching practice, everyday coaching challenges, problem solving activities in coach…

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Caring in Sports Coaching with Dr Colum Cronin 48:10

4M ago48:10

48:10

We are delighted to welcome Dr Colum Cronin (Reader in Sports Coaching and Physical Education, Liverpool John Moores University). Oli and Mike interviewed Colum on his recent book on Care in Sports Coaching. The interview included a discussion on the use of phenomenological approaches in the study of caring in coaching and the implications of carin…

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The theory-practice divide with Prof Robyn Jones, Dr Charles Corsby and Dr Gethin Thomas 1:20:06

5M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

In the first episode of season 2, Mike chats with returning guests Prof. Robyn Jones, Dr. Gethin Thomas and Dr. Charlie Corsby about their 2023 paper ‘Bordering, Connecting, and Dispelling within Sports Coaching: Erasing the Practitioner–Scholar Divide’. Here, they discuss traditional views about theory and practice, coaches anti-intellectualism an…

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Lev Vygostky with Dr Gethin Thomas 1:37:51

6M ago1:37:51

1:37:51

In this episode, both of our hosts sat with Dr. Gethin Thomas for a conversation about the work of Lev Vygsotky applied to Sports Coaching. With a shared interest in the work of Vygostky, they discussed some of the most relevant concepts of his work and implications for coaches, including: mediation, tools, language, ZPD, the more knowledgeable oth…

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The Narratives of Female Tennis Coaches with Ellen Jones and Ellie Lewis 45:09

7M ago45:09

45:09

Mike Castle hosted Ellen Jones (Senior Lecturer in Performance Sport, Programme Director of Sport Physical Education and Health) and Ellie Lewis (Director and Head Coach of Tennis Squad). Ellen’s recent article on the narratives of women tennis coaches' careers informed this conversation, where our guests' personal journeys illustrated some of the …

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Humor in Sports Coaching with Dr. Christian Edwards and Emlyn Lewis 54:03

7M ago54:03

54:03

Oli Lum sat down with Christian Edwards and Emlyn Lewis. Christian is the director of the SC Hub at Cardiff Met and the director of Football and Emlyn is a Lecturer in Sport Coaching at Cardiff Met. The interview revolved around Christian’s 2018 article, focused the use of humor in SC. During the episode, Christian explained how he sees humor as a …

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WRU Women in High Performance Programme with Dr. Sofia Santos and Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin 1:11:26

8M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Mike Castle interviewed Dr Sofia Santos (Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching) and Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin (WRU) about the Women in High Performance Coaching Programme (WHPCP). Sofia and Catrina shared their journeys into coaching and discussed the gendered issues present in the coaching realm. These served as the basis for the creation of the WHP…

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Gender in Sport Coaching with Dr. Kerry Harris and Jennifer Larrick 57:54

8M ago57:54

57:54

Mike Castle interviewed Dr Kerry Harris (Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Director of Women’s Football) and Jen Larrick (doctoral candidate). With a vast experience in coaching Women’s Football, Kerry and Jen took us back to their first coaching experiences, shared their journey into academia, and their views on the current landscape of resear…

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An Interview with Professor Robyn Jones 45:07

9M ago45:07

45:07

Mike Castle and Oli Lum interviewed Professor Robyn Jones (Professor of Sport and Social Theory). In this conversation, Robyn was kind enough to share some personal stories while looking at the field of Sport Coaching with his distinguishing critical gaze. He looked back at his first coaching experiences, took us back to Mississippi where he attain…

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Paralympian John Harris - His Story 1:19:57

9M ago1:19:57

1:19:57

The following podcast is an extraordinary insight into the highs and lows of Welsh Paralympian and inspiration John Harris. In this excerpt he tells the story of his dramatic accident and the brutal realisation of the injury. John’s humour and clarity shines through.By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Introducing the Sports Coaching Hub Podcast 17:08

9M ago17:08

17:08

Welcome to Cardiff Metropolitan University Sport Coaching Podcast! In the first part of this episode, Dr Christian Edwards (Director of the Sport Coaching Hub) and Prof Robyn Jones (Professor of Sport and Social Theory) chatted with Dr Manuel Santos (Lecturer in Sport Coaching) about the origin of the Hub. Later, Manuel, Oli Lum (Lecturer in Sport …

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Sport Journalism: Steve Bunce 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

31:08

As part of our Sport Media BSc course we're going to hear from experts across the world of Sport Media. In this Episode our Programme Director Steff Garrero speaks to boxing writer and broadcaster Steve Bunce about his career. Steve tells us about how he got started, how to develop contacts in your chosen sport and how he became the "go to" journal…

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The Fight Club 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

29:25

Second episode of Fight Club is about up and coming Cardiff boxer Monique Bux who joined us in the studio. Monique Bux a unique character who juggles a career of being a DJ and a professional boxer. Join us to hear more how she navigates joining the professional game. Making weight, mental health, injuries, critics and how to deal with social media…

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The Fight Club 29:47

1+ y ago29:47

29:47

This inaugural Episode looks back at the year of fighting we've seen, the year we expect from 2023 and the changes we wish to see within the sport. Talk of Fury, Joshua, Khabib, Mhakachev and Paddy the Baddy! What more could you want from a fight pod?By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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The unconventional Sports Podcast 33:18

1+ y ago33:18

33:18

Welcome to the debut episode of the Unconventional Sports podcast. Produced by 5 Cardiff Met MSc Sport Broadcast students, we talk all things sport, from rugby to rock climbing and plenty in between! Join us as we talk our sports background, worst injuries and our future sporting endeavours.By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Audio Documentaries: Jody Avirgan 23:46

1+ y ago23:46

23:46

Jody Avirgan changed the face of Audio Documentaries in Sports. He was the host, series editor, lead producer and manager of ESPN's 30for30 podcast series from its inception in 2016 until 2020. He has worked at Radiotopia, ESPN, FiveThirtyEight, WNYC and lots more. He works in Sport, Politics and Music - here are a few of the projects he's worked o…

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QED Session on Podcasting and Pedagogy 43:30

2y ago43:30

43:30

This is a podcast based around Technology Enhanced Learning, Podcasting and Pedagogy. If you want to get in touch with Steff about any of the concepts discussed then you can email him on sm23471@cardiffmet.ac.uk Audio Clips used in the podcast Professor Richard Noss on Technology Enhanced Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhC69L3fIl4&t=1276s…

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The Coaching Hub Conversation - With Luke Hawker 42:06

2y ago42:06

42:06

In Episode 3 of the “Coaching Hub Conversations” we speak to Wales International Hockey player and Cardiff Met Sports Coaching Lecturer Luke Hawker about his PHD work around Experiential Learning and how his academic studies coupled with his 100 plus caps for Wales on the International stage help inform his theories, actions and thoughts as a coach…

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Project Varsity 2022 The Countdown!: E5: Varsity Netball With Amy Hinsley 31:34

2y ago31:34

31:34

Welcome to Project Varsity with host Kallum Hancock, Ollie Butt, Luke Brown and State Man Griff!!! Episode 5 the boys are back! We are joined by Amy Hinsley talking everything Varsity Netball! Teams impressive record this season, Team Dynamics, Life At Met and more...By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Project Varsity 2022 The CountDown!: E4: Special One2One With Femi Akinbobola 33:07

2y ago33:07

33:07

Welcome to Project Varsity with host Kallum Hancock. Episode 4 we are featured by Femi Akinbobola speaking about Athletics and why it's not included in this year's Varsity. Career goals, Family and Cardiff Met..By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Project Varsity 2022 The Countdown!: E3: Varsity WaterPolo With Jack Montgomery 23:23

2+ y ago23:23

23:23

Welcome to Project Varsity with host Kallum Hancock, Ollie Butt, Luke Brown and State Man Griff. Episode 3 we are featured by Jack talking everything Varsity Waterpolo! The Teams Struggle With Numbers, Varsity Woes Against Bath University, Life At Met and more..By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Project Varsity 2022 The Countdown!: E2: Varsity Tennis With Alex Hyman 23:10

2+ y ago23:10

23:10

Welcome to Project Varsity with host Kallum Hancock, Ollie Butt, Luke Brown and Stat Man Griff. Episode 2 we are featured by Alex talking everything Varsity Tennis and his ambitions going into Varsity against Bath University! Motivation, Life Stories and more..By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Project Varsity 2022: The CountDown! 20:54

2+ y ago20:54

20:54

Welcome to Project Varsity with Kallum, Ollie, Luke and stat man Griff. This is the first episode where we count down to Cardiff Met’s 2022 Varsity against Bath University! Each week we’ll have guests from every sport participating at this years Varsity!By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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The Coaching Hub Conversations - with James Thie 50:58

2+ y ago50:58

50:58

Episode Two of the Coaching Hub Conversations. A partnership between Cardiff Met Sport TV and the Cardiff Met University Sports Coaching Hub. The Sports Coaching Hub provides trusted, robust and cutting edge research on sports coaching to inform practice and coach education. Our guest for this episode is elite running coach James Thie. James is als…

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Metball Episode 3 59:56

2+ y ago59:56

59:56

Hello! Apologies for the overdue upload, it's that busy time of the year for students! Rhys returns with Gruff from the UK side and Andrew from the US side to discuss the multiple Thanksgiving traditions of America, and the lack thereof in the UK. The lads then run through a "Top 10 Differences Between the US and UK" list (found here: https://www.h…

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Metball Episode 2 42:58

2+ y ago42:58

42:58

MetBall, the world’s first transatlantic college sports podcast is back for it’s 2nd episode. This week, Cardiff Met brings back Rhys Jones as the host to chat with fellow student Gruff McKee, while Andrew Willet joins from across the pond at Ball State to give his view. This week’s discussion focuses on the respective broadcast courses at each uni…

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The Coaching Hub Conversations - with Gareth Baber 46:29

2+ y ago46:29

46:29

From Wales to the World 7s Title and Olympic Gold via Hong Kong. Gareth's Baber's coaching journey is simply incredible and he's not done yet. Baber has coached at club, regional, national and international levels. For the last 4 years he has been in charge of Fiji's 7s programme and this summer he led them to a memorable Olympic Gold Medal in Toky…

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MetBall Episode 1 32:36

2+ y ago32:36

32:36

Welcome to Met-Ball, the world’s first transatlantic college sports podcast. A partnership between Ball State University in Indiana, USA, and Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales, UK. The Emmy Award winning Sports Link programme from Ball State meets the RTS Award winning Sport Broadcast Masters from Cardiff Met for a brand new sports podcast. …

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Podcast Documentary Lecture 51:12

3+ y ago51:12

51:12

As part of our Digital Sport Media Module our Senior Lecturer and Programme Director Steffan Garrero has moved turned his lecture on Podcast Documentaries into a Podcast Documentary. Deconstructing the various formats and using examples of the best Podcast Documentaries available at the moment to help our Sport Media BSc students learn about the ar…

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THE LAURA McALLISTER INTERVIEW 33:46

3+ y ago33:46

33:46

In this week’s episode Senior Lecturer Joe Towns spoke with Laura McAllister as she prepares to push for a place at football’s top table - The FIFA Council... McAllister, who played 24 times for Wales, is a Professor of public policy & governance... a former Sport Wales chair, and she’s been deputy chair of Uefa's women's football committee since 2…

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Sports Journalism: Dafydd Pritchard 25:47

3+ y ago25:47

25:47

As part of our Sport Media BSc course we're going to hear from experts across the world of Sport Media. In this Episode our Senior Lecturer Steff Garrero speaks with BBC Sport Online writer Dafydd Pritchard about the art of writing Live Pages during matches and how to make your match report stand out from the crowd.…

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Sports Journalism: Owen Blackhurst 19:31

3+ y ago19:31

19:31

As part of our Sport Media BSc course we're going to hear from experts across the world of Sport Media. In this Episode our Senior Lecturer Steff Garrero speaks with Mundial Magazine's Owen Blackhurst. Owen talks about Off Diary Feature Writing focussing on his article about Ronaldo https://mundialmag.com/blogs/articles/o-fenomeno…

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SIX NATIONS SPECIAL 58:48

3+ y ago58:48

58:48

Our man Chris Knight catches up with former Ospreys centre Ben John to discuss all things Six Nations. Will Wales win another Grand Slam? Have a listen to find out what Ben thinks…By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Midseason Matter A midseason chat about what's going on in Welsh football. 28:01

3+ y ago28:01

28:01

'Midseason Matters'. A midseason chat about what's going on in Welsh football.By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Six Nations Preview - A New Hope for Wales or is the title Far, Far Away? 59:51

3+ y ago59:51

59:51

With the latest installment of the Six Nations Championship just around the corner, Tom Pritchard and Chris Knight sit down to discuss the key talking points, as they dissect the Wales squad, preview the Round One matches and make their predictions for the competition.By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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2021 Look Ahead: The Summer That Should’ve Been 38:47

3+ y ago38:47

38:47

2020 saw the cancellation of many great sporting events from our calendar. Now in 2021 we look forward to a packed summer of sport. For this episode we’re here to fill you in on all the best events coming up that we missed from last year.By Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Distance Running Special with Jenny Nesbitt, Jake Smith and James Thie 33:46

3+ y ago33:46

33:46

This is a new year and we have a special episode of The Natter for you, hosted by GB Athlete and Cardiff Metropolitan University student, Jenny Nesbitt. Jenny is joined by Wales' fastest half marathon runner Jake Smith and his coach and Olympian James Thie. In this episode they talk about distance running, new technology and the potential for break…

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