Best Deanna Chapman Podcasts (2025)

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The Finale 55:25

1y ago55:25

55:25

We've reached the end of Chat Sematary. I'm joined by Drew Dietsch and Travis Newton to talk about what it was like making this show over the last 5 years. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show and who has been a guest, it's been quite the run! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Deanna Chapman

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Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) 51:45

1y ago51:45

51:45

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, which is now streaming on Paramount+. Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Deanna Chapman

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Richard Chizmar 41:29

1y ago41:29

41:29

Author Richard Chizmar joins the podcast to talk about Becoming the Boogeyman and what it was like to work with Stephen King on the Gwendy trilogy. Grab a copy of Becoming the Boogeyman. Follow Richard Chizmar on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. In…

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The Making of Creepshow 2 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

29:55

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Lee Karr's The Making of Creepshow 2. Grab a copy of the book here. Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter and Bluesky. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. *Some links are affiliate li…

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Children of the Corn (2023) 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

40:20

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to take on the task of discussing Children of the Corn. Yeah, they did release yet another one in the year 2023. Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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The Boogeyman (2023) 42:45

1+ y ago42:45

42:45

Becky Rice and Deanna Chapman discuss The Boogeyman, directed by Rob Savage. Follow Becky Rice on Letterboxd, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Letterboxd, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Lu Over The Wall - We Saved the Last Dance 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

47:15

And that's a wrap on this season! We watch the final episode of Eizouken, realize that Lu Over the Wall is just Ponyo+That One Episode of Spongebob Squarepants, compare both with the other works of Masaaki Yuasa, and discuss what our favorite and least favorite pieces of media were from the show. Thanks to our 5 listeners for being there with us al…

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On-Gaku: Our Sound - Breaking Off a Slice of Life 41:32

1+ y ago41:32

41:32

"You can't expect someone to be able to work with no time off or no enjoyment." That's the message that the Eizouken club advisor stresses to the kids as they come up against creative burnout. We take a mini-rest this week with a 71-minute movie full of beautiful painted backgrounds and the slowest dialogue cadance imagineable. Despite how chill th…

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Liz and the Blue Bird - The Sound of Silence in Storytelling 49:02

1+ y ago49:02

49:02

Asakusa says, "Every single motion is something intentionally depicted by an artist" in animation. Liz and the Blue Bird, a stand-alone spinoff movie from the Sound! Euphonium! franchise, is a beautiful movie full of meaningful framing and motion. We discuss the importance of show-don't-tell and talk about the sound hunting adventure in Eizouken vs…

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Perfect Blue - The ABPs of the Industry: Always Be Promoting 43:21

1+ y ago43:21

43:21

After the success of their latest short, Eizouken's skills are in high demand, but not for a lot of money so they decide to deep dive into self-promotion and self-publishing. We take another crack at Satoshi Kon with his first (unintended) theatrical release, about a woman and her agency trying to transition her from an Idol to an actress. Featurin…

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Great Pretender - A Little More Conversation and Music 47:11

1+ y ago47:11

47:11

It's festival time and the robot club + Eizouken have to pull off a massive heist to get people in the doors for their joint short. Finished just in time, the voice actors have to perform their lines live! Great Pretender is an original animation written by Ryota Kosawa and directed by Hiro Kaburagi, full of international heists incorporating breat…

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Wolf Children - The (Shape and) Movement of Water 44:25

1+ y ago44:25

44:25

Mizusaki has been obsessed with movement and her whole life. Doumeki shows how sound can be used to relieve some of the animation load. Wolf Children is a vibrant movie full of character and environment motion that lets you sit in scenes and feel immersed. We learn Deanna only likes well-behaved children and loves falling asleep to Dune. Every Fram…

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The Wind Rises - Sound Effects and Overdramatics 50:04

2y ago50:04

50:04

Eizouken drafts a new member, sort of! Enter Doumeki, sole member of the Sound Club who helps with sound effects while Asakusa's motivation switch disengages. Miyazaki, the king of flickering motivation, made this movie between his third and fourth (but not final) retirement from animation. This episode features a quick history on the man himself a…

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Patlabor: The Movie - Mecha Escapism Is Too Realistic 42:17

2y ago42:17

42:17

Can't have a podcast about anime without watching something heavy with giant robots in it. Eizouken is comissioned to create a "realistic" "giant fighting robot" (oxymoron). Patlabor does a tightrope walk between science fiction and practicality when suiting up their labor patrol force. And would have been by far the weirdest Lupin the Third movie.…

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Paprika - Dreamy Direction That Will Make You Go "What?" 39:19

2y ago39:19

39:19

Satoshi Kon was known for directing movies that push the boundary between reality and fiction, leaving you to wonder what was real and what was imagined in his works. Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken delivers a powerful animation-within-an-animation. Both give us lessons on Cinematography 101. Thanks to Susumu Hirasawa for Parade, which is still stuck …

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Promare - So Stylish It Melts Your Brain 44:29

2y ago44:29

44:29

The Eizouken girlies set out to make a high-impact short feature with flashy fights and a simple story to secure club approval and funding. Flashy fights? Simple story? We know just what movie matches that vibe. Janice plugs Speed Racer (2008) again, and Deanna learns the true meaning of "dakimakura." This Episode: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Epi…

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Akira - Transforming 2D Drawings Into Nightmare Fuel 44:29

2y ago44:29

44:29

The Eizouken crew discover a room full of manual 2D animation equipment and bring an old set of drawings to life using perspective and effects. We watch another classic hand-animated masterpiece and discuss how the powers of wind, water, fire, unnaturally moving flesh, and cool motorcyle slides bring it to life. Also featuring the horrors of toxic …

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Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - Creating A Whole New World 42:10

2y ago42:10

42:10

Asakusa fell in love with animation when she watched (an homage to) Future Boy Conan. We delve into concept art and worldbuilding with another early Miyazaki work. This episode contains many cool planes and fun facts. For example, did you know that Dune is a relaxing movie to sleep to? Or that war is bad? This Episode: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!…

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Creating Stephen King Content with Dave Musson 48:58

2y ago48:58

48:58

Dave Musson joins the podcast to discuss his Stephen King quiz book, being a YouTuber, and much more! Buy a copy of The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book. Check out Dave's YouTube channel. Listen to Constant Writers. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram. Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. *…

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Intros and Curriculum 8:37

2y ago8:37

8:37

In this limited-run podcast, Janice sets out to make an anime fan out of Deanna using lessons learned in Masaaki Yuasa's acclaimed series Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! But first she needs to actually name the show. Come dip your toes by getting to know a little about the hosts and Eizouken before diving into the series. Next Episode Media: Nausicaa…

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Creepshows 21:40

2y ago21:40

21:40

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshows by Stephen Jones. We talk about why this books was helpful throughout this podcast, what some of our favorite things about it are, and more. Buy Creepshows on Amazon. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. Intro music b…

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Aliens 1:20:15

2y ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Jacob Tender and Mike Comite return to the podcast for a discussion on Aliens. We dive into why the sequel took a while, what we loved about it, the corniest moments, and much more. This is the final episode of the podcast, for now! Thank you to all of the listeners and all of my guests. It's been a wild ride. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Vertigo 40:58

2y ago40:58

40:58

Tim Mathews and Deanna Chapman discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. They discuss Kim Novak's performance, the twist, why the nightmare scene was great, and much more. Follow Tim Mathews on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Deanna Chapman

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Disneyland 50:35

2y ago50:35

50:35

Deanna Chapman is joined by James MacMillan and Producer Ash from Disney Dependent to talk all about Disneyland. Check out Disney Dependent. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Deanna Chapman

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Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud 31:11

2y ago31:11

31:11

Drew Dietsch joins the podcast to discuss Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud. We talk about some of our favorite moments from the book, why everyone should read it, and more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Deanna Chapman

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My Best Friend's Exorcism 33:47

2y ago33:47

33:47

Travis Newton returns to discuss My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. We talk about why we loved it, what we thought of the movie adaptation, and more. Follow Travis Newton on Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Deanna Chapman

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Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) 46:53

2y ago46:53

46:53

Becky Rice returns to the podcast to chat about the Netflix adaptation of Mr. Harrigan's Phone. We talk about why the movie didn't quite hit for us, what we thought in comparison to the story, and more. Follow Becky Rice on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on In…

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She-Hulk 33:49

2y ago33:49

33:49

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss the Disney+ show, She-Hulk. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Deanna Chapman

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Fairy Tale (2022) 46:26

2y ago46:26

46:26

Travis Newton returns to the podcast to talk about Fairy Tale. We dive into Stephen King's character work, the various settings, and more. Spoiler discussion starts around 17:00. Buy a copy of Fairy Tale. Check out GenreVision. Follow Travis Newton on Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow t…

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Rosemary's Baby 42:49

2+ y ago42:49

42:49

Margot Carlson returns to the podcast to discuss the movie Rosemary's Baby. We dive into why the movie works so well, some themes in Ira Levin's work, and much more. Check out the The Whole Movie Podcast: Botcast. Follow Margot Carlson on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow th…

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Pennywise: The Story of IT 26:16

2+ y ago26:16

26:16

Alex Divincenzo returns to the podcast to discuss Pennywise: The Story of IT. The documentary dives into the 1990 mini-series. Watch Pennywise: The Story of IT. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. *Some links are affiliate links whic…

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Coraline 22:08

2+ y ago22:08

22:08

Becky Kovach returns to the podcast to discuss Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Superman: The Movie 36:14

2+ y ago36:14

36:14

Murjani Rawls joins the podcast to discuss Superman: The Movie. We dive into how well the movie holds up, the different versions you can watch, how great the cast is, and much more. Superman: The Movie - Amazon Follow Murjani Rawls on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Insta…

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Ms. Marvel 46:06

2+ y ago46:06

46:06

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Ms. Marvel. We dive into what made the show feel grounded and relatable, the comedic relief, the family dynamic, and more. Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. *Some links are affiliate links which …

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Wonder Twins 52:43

2+ y ago52:43

52:43

Drew Dietsch joins the podcast to discuss Wonder Twins, a twelve issue comic book series from Mark Russell and Stephen Byrne. Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to yo…

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Obi-Wan Kenobi 37:38

2+ y ago37:38

37:38

Jonathan Lally returns to the podcast to chat about Obi-Wan Kenobi. We discuss why the show didn't quite hit for us, what we did like about it, and more. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow 27:29

2+ y ago27:29

27:29

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow. We dive into what the documentary covers, who is notably missing from it, what some of the bonus features are, and more. Just Desserts - Amazon Just Desserts - Target Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcas…

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Uncanny X-Force 33:36

2+ y ago33:36

33:36

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to talk about Rick Remender's run on Uncanny X-Force. We dive into the use of lesser known characters, how many different worlds they travel to, and more. Uncanny X-Force - Amazon Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Ins…

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Giant Days 51:50

2+ y ago51:50

51:50

Comic book writer Jordan Clark joins the podcast to chat about Giant Days by John Allison. We dive into what we love about the comic, how hard it is to do comedy in comics, and much more. Giant Days - Bookshop Follow Jordan Clark on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagr…

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Beastlands with Curtis Clow 29:46

2+ y ago29:46

29:46

Curtis Clow joins the podcast to discuss his comic Beastlands. We dive into how Curtis approaches world building, the state of the comic book industry, and more. Pre-order Beastlands! Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. *Some links are affiliate links which support the podc…

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Suspiria (1977) 29:23

2+ y ago29:23

29:23

Alex DiVincenzo returns to the podcast to chat about Suspiria. We talk about the use of color, the cinematography, the soundtrack, and more. Suspiria (1977) Check out Broke Horror Fan. Follow Alex DiVincenzo on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. *Som…

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Paperbacks From Hell 24:44

2+ y ago24:44

24:44

Travis Newton joins the podcast to discuss Paperbacks From Hell by Grady Hendrix. We talk about the format of the book, what it did to our TBR lists, and more! Paperbacks From Hell - Bookshop Paperbacks From Hell - Amazon Paperbacks From Hell - Valancourt Books Night Worms Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing Touch the Night by Max Booth III Follow …

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 1:01:05

2+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We dive into the addition of America Chavez, the Illuminati, how Wanda and Doctor Strange both show growth, and more. The Ringer-Verse episode with Michael Walden Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcas…

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Firestarter (2022) with Take Me To Your Reader 44:18

2+ y ago44:18

44:18

Today, we're shaking things up a little. Deanna Chapman joined Take Me To Your Reader for a crossover episode on the new Firestarter movie. We talk about the cast, what changed from the book and original movie, and more. Check out Take Me To Your Reader! Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podca…

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Moon Knight 35:14

2+ y ago35:14

35:14

Shane Conard returns to the podcast for a discussion on Moon Knight. We discuss what we liked about the character's portrayal, some issues with the CGI, and much more. Moon Knight - Disney+ Recommendations: Shane: Barry Deanna: Jeff Lemire's Moon Knight Follow Shane Conard on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Fo…

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X-Men: Days of Future Past 42:20

2+ y ago42:20

42:20

Nat Brehmer returns to the podcast to discuss the X-Men: Days of Future Past storyline and The Uncanny X-Men #159. Days of Future Past The Uncanny X-Men #159 Recommendations: Nat: Wolverine: Get Mystique Deanna: Outcast Follow Nat Brehmer on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast o…

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Howard the Duck 27:23

2+ y ago27:23

27:23

Murjani Rawls returns to the podcast for a discussion on Howard the Duck. We talk about the movie's pacing issues, why Howard the Duck was not the right character to make a movie of in the 80s, and more. Howard the Duck Recommendations: Deanna: Guardians of the Galaxy Murjani: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Follow Murjani Rawls on Twit…

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Creepshow: The Cursed 19:14

2+ y ago19:14

19:14

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Cursed by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Green Mountain Monster" and "The Chatelaine." Creepshow: The Cursed - Amazon Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. Intr…

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Spirited Away 40:00

2+ y ago40:00

40:00

Janice Hawkins returns to the podcast for a discussion on Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away. We talk about the character designs, the use of wind, and much more. Plus, we have a special announcement at the end! Spirited Away Recommendations: Star Wars Visions A Whisker Away Follow Janice Hawkins on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagra…

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Creepshow: The Taker 18:05

2+ y ago18:05

18:05

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Taker by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Taker" and "Pretty Polly." Creepshow: The Taker - Amazon Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow the podcast on Instagram. Intro music by Robert Bru…

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