Best Deep Six Wrestling Podcasts (2024)

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Booker T's Hall of Fame Podcast | Wrestling Legends, Hot Takes & Unfiltered Discussions 1:18:02

1h ago1:18:02

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Join WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and co-host Brad Gilmore on the Hall of Fame Podcast as they dive deep into the world of professional wrestling, sports, and pop culture! From insider stories to unfiltered opinions on the latest wrestling events, Booker T brings his legendary perspective to every episode. Whether you're a die-hard wrestling fan or j…

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Work vs. Writing 57:52

8h ago57:52

57:52

What is the *perfect* job for a writer? You know - other than being a New York Times bestseller. Is it something like, say, copywriting? Or is it something with no relation to writing at all - say, a Zookeeper? Today, Matan, Alex, Ally and James discuss the complicated relationship between work (the 9-5) and writing (what we really want to be doing…

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August 1984 - The Road Warriors and More 39:26

35m ago39:26

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I am back with my continuing series The Long Form History of Pro Wrestling and on this episode, I cover August 1984. Hulk Hogan and the WWF continue to steam roll over everybody and essentially steal California from the AWA by buying their TV spot out from under them. But the other promotions aren't dead just yet. Georgia rises from the ashes to at…

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Booker T on UFC305, Working with Bigger Guys, Afa's Passing and more 1:52:42

1d ago1:52:42

1:52:42

In this powerful episode of The Hall of Fame Podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and Brad Gilmore break down all the action from UFC 305, analyzing the biggest fights and most jaw-dropping moments from the event. Booker T shares his unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in the ring and octagon, especially when facing opponents who are bigg…

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Will the Real Christol Please Stand Up? 59:58

4h ago59:58

59:58

My 1000 Hours series is all about the pioneer era of wrestling which is pre-1900 or the era before Frank Gotch and on this episode, I have a wild, entertaining, and hilarious set of stories about Luicen Marc, the French Greco Roman champion. We have talked about him previously; a bear bit his finger off and he masqueraded around as fellow French ch…

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Wrestling Bombshells & Bold Predictions: Booker T & Brad Gilmore Unleash on the Latest in WWE & AEW! 1:37:28

33m ago1:37:28

1:37:28

Description: In this explosive episode of The Hall of Fame Podcast, Booker T and Brad Gilmore dive deep into the hottest stories in wrestling! From shocking WWE developments to bold predictions for AEW’s future, the duo breaks down everything you need to know. Tune in for insider insights, hilarious banter, and a few surprises you won’t see coming!…

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Booker T on Summer of Champions, Zilla Fatu and Answers Your Questions! 1:37:28

1h ago1:37:28

1:37:28

Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viiabooker and use code BOOKER! Description Join us for a special edition of The Hall of Fame Podcast as Booker T and Brad Gilmore bring you exclusive coverage of WWE and ROW. Dive into our expert analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and more in this action-packed episode! About Us Booker T and Brad Gilmore Booker T, a…

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MSG History, GKT Talk, Barry Windham's Mustache, More 1:04:37

6h ago1:04:37

1:04:37

I am back with a new DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling podcast today and I talk about the upcoming finals to the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament- The GKT including why it is so Japanese heavy, the quality difference between Japan and the U.S. in wrestling and is there really a coverage bias in the newsletters historically or is Japan just that good. Plu…

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Booker T Drops Shocking Bombshell No One Saw Coming! | Hall of Fame Podcast 1:13:28

4d ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viiabooker and use code BOOKER! Description Join us for a special edition of The Hall of Fame Podcast as Booker T and Brad Gilmore bring you exclusive coverage of WWE and ROW. Dive into our expert analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and more in this action-packed episode! About Us Booker T and Brad Gilmore Booker T, a…

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The McMahon and Owens Family, More Lucien Marc - 1000 Hours 53:28

7d ago53:28

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I am back with what is essentially a part two of last week's 1000 Hour's podcast as I look more at the original first family of wrestling- John McMahon, James Owens, Peter Owens, and Ed Cox. Plus, the trilogy of Col. James H. McLaughlin verses John McMahon concludes. What was real and what wasn't between the two biggest stars of the 1870's? Lucian …

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The Hall of Fame Podcast: SummerSlam 2024 Recap 1:43:18

18d ago1:43:18

1:43:18

The Hall of Fame Podcast: SummerSlam 2024 Recap Description Join us for a special edition of The Hall of Fame Podcast as Booker T and Brad Gilmore bring you exclusive coverage and a complete recap of WWE SummerSlam 2024. Dive into our expert analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and more in this action-packed episode! About Us Booker T and Brad Gilm…

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Taking Risks 52:56

13d ago52:56

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What do passing notes while the teacher isn’t looking, drinking a big mug of coffee just before a run, and writing a novel-length work in the second person have in common? They’re RISKS, baby! Join Matan, James, and Ally as they talk through the industry and art of risk-taking in the literary world. Some things to expect: Risks in content vs. risks…

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SummerSlam 2024 Special with Shawn Michaels, Bayley, and Gunther! 1:33:23

12d ago1:33:23

1:33:23

The Hall of Fame Podcast: SummerSlam 2024 Special with Shawn Michaels, Bayley, and Gunther! Description Tune in to a special edition of The Hall of Fame Podcast as Booker T and Brad Gilmore bring you exclusive coverage of WWE SummerSlam 2024. Join us for insightful interviews with wrestling legends and champions, including Shawn Michaels, WWE Women…

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New Release Schedule 1:55

19d ago1:55

1:55

Hello all! In order to allow us to keep producing this podcast that we love—in a meaningful way—while still attending to our other projects and things, we've decided to switch from a weekly release schedule to a release every other week. Thank you to everyone who has been listening up until now. We're excited to keep going : ) Send us a message! Co…

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94 Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - July 1984 - Black Saturday and More 40:26

14d ago40:26

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My long form history of pro wrestling series is a month-by-month break down of the history of pro wrestling. Currently, we are up to July 1984 (which I cover in my DragonKingKarl Stern's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus book) and one of the major events in the rise of WWF/WWE takes place - Black Saturday, when Championship Wrestling from Georgia wen…

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Why Does Lucien Marc Only Have Three Fingers? - 1000 Hours 59:52

16d ago59:52

59:52

I return with my podcast series on the pioneer era of pro wrestling (pre-1900) with a packed show today. Most of it is spent discussing the first, first family of wrestling. Wrestling families are part of its culture: The Von Erichs, The Armstrongs, The Welches, The Funks, The Briscos, The Windhams, etc. But the original first family of wrestling w…

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The Hurt Business in TNA and UFC304 Talk 1:42:35

28d ago1:42:35

1:42:35

"Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a desire, a dream, a vision." - Muhammad Ali In this action-packed episode of The Hall of Fame podcast, co-hosts Brad Gilmore and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T dive into the latest WWE news as we head into SummerSlam. Get the inside scoop on match predictions,…

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What makes a character interesting enough to write? 58:12

27d ago58:12

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Today is a bit of a grab bag of an episode about characters and what makes them interesting to us, interesting enough to write about. James, Paddy and Phoenix go over a number of topics including paleo art, the importance of not overpopulating your worlds with vapid characters, writing characters within the context of their relationships and, of co…

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Who Killed WCW? - A Wrestling With the Dawg Special with Intro by DragonKingKarl 2:07:41

21d ago2:07:41

2:07:41

On the 386th edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, Eric Allen and Joe Drilling of OnTheStick.com joins the Dirty Dawg Darsie to review the four-part Vice series entitled "Who Killed WCW?" The three cats discussed why WCW was popular back in the day, the Jerry Springer show, Hulk Hogan and his creative control, bad management …

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Ask Booker Anything! + AEW, WWE and UFC Talk 1:04:55

26d ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Welcome to "The Hall of Fame," the ultimate podcast for sports, entertainment, and pop culture enthusiasts! Join your hosts, Brad Gilmore and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, as they dive into the world of professional wrestling, iconic moments in sports history, and the latest in entertainment. With special guests ranging from legendary athletes to pop…

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Where does inspiration come from? 46:58

1M ago46:58

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"If a story is in you, it has to come out." So says William Faulker, and it may well be true. But where does the inspiration for these stories come from? What sparks our creativity and where do we find the impetus to write? On today's episode, Alex, James, Phoenix and Matan sit down to talk about the origin of inspiration in writing: both from thei…

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A Serious Moment, AEW Talk, Rhea and Liv + Booker World Title Anniversaries 1:32:37

29d ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Welcome to "The Hall of Fame," the ultimate podcast for sports, entertainment, and pop culture enthusiasts! Join your hosts, Brad Gilmore and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, as they dive into the world of professional wrestling, iconic moments in sports history, and the latest in entertainment. With special guests ranging from legendary athletes to pop…

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Misawa vs Funk, Six Pack Book, and More 49:06

28d ago49:06

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I have a packed show for you today discussing the final shows of Southeastern wrestling before it became Continental with Bob Armstrong, Lord Humongous, Ron Fuller, Boomer Lynch, and more. Some more from 1932 Madison Square Garden, a review of the great new book Six Pack and my thoughts on Tito Santana, and the last member of the final four of the …

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Germany, France, and Europe Influence Wrestling 57:39

30d ago57:39

57:39

I am back with my 1000 Hours series which focuses on the history, origin, and evolution of pro wrestling in America. A listener has asked about Germany, France, and Europe in the pioneer era of wrestling. France, in particular, was hugely important in pro wrestling's popularity in the United States with Prof. Thiebaud Bauer bringing his French styl…

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Money in the Bank Recap, John Cena Retirement, NXT Heatwave, Britt Baker Update & More! 1:27:19

1M ago1:27:19

1:27:19

In this episode of the Hall of Fame Podcast, we dive into the latest happenings in the world of wrestling and combat sports! Topics Covered: A full recap of WWE's Money in the Bank event Booker T on John Cena's retirement Highlights and predictions for NXT Heatwave An update on Britt Baker's status and future Breaking down the highly anticipated fi…

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Author Deep-Dive: Dan Simmons 56:59

1M ago56:59

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Today we’ve got some book recommendations for you. Join James and Phoenix as they delve into the writing styles of Dan “the man” Simmons (Phoenix added “the man,” so don’t worry if Dan doesn’t respond to that if you call out to him). We’ll get into his mastery of genre, the scope of his voice, and the interesting author lineage of influence behind …

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Sting vs Kurt Angle, MSG, End of 1984 SECW 48:11

1M ago48:11

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I have a great show for you this week starting off with a fun entry into the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament - The GKT, where you the listener voted between Sting and Kurt Angle. Next up we go back to 1931 Madison Square Garden where Dick Shikat upset the order of things by shooting on people. The show rounds out with a look at December 1984 in Southea…

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Inoki vs Tanahashi, Southeastern 1984, and more! 54:08

1M ago54:08

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It is a PACKED edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling podcast today as I talk about the latest match in the GKT: Greatest Kayfabe Tournament where you, the listener, have voted on who would win in their primes between Antonio Inoki and Hiroshi Tanahashi. I then travel back to 1931 for more history from Madison Square Garden and Jim Londos,…

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Hall of Fame Podcast: ESPN Debut, UFC 303, AEW Forbidden Door & Money in the Bank Preview 1:29:36

1M ago1:29:36

1:29:36

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The Man Who Derailed McLaughlin - 1000 Hours 57:24

1M ago57:24

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I return with the 1000 Hours podcast series which focuses exclusively on the pioneer era of pro wrestling or the era before Frank Gotch. I am looking back today at 1875 and 1876 which was dominated by the American heavyweight champion Col. James H. McLaughlin, pro wrestling's first major star. McLaughlin won pro wrestling's first big championship t…

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Hall of Fame National on ESPN, Who Killed WCW Finale + Reactions to Dijak Release 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Join Brad Gilmore and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T on the Hall of Fame Podcast as they delve deep into one of the most debated topics in professional wrestling history: Who Killed WCW? With exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert analysis, this episode uncovers the factors that led to the downfall of World Championship Wrestling. Fr…

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Hall of Fame Podcast: "Rising Stars and Shocking Ratings: Wrestling's New Era" 1:49:21

2M ago1:49:21

1:49:21

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Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - June 1984 - WWF Takes Over, Boot Camp Match, More 50:55

2M ago50:55

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On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast I continue my Long Form History of Wrestling series with a look at June 1984. WWF has bought out the Georgia territory and it's first venture into national cable television didn't quite go as planned. There is both a new NWA and AWA World champion and now a new IWGP champion as well. P…

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Reading and Writing Horror with James and Alex 37:49

2M ago37:49

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As two of the resident horror writers of the group, Alex and James get together to discuss all parts of the genre: what makes it tick, how to structure it and how masters of the genre do what they do. And you better believe we reference Stephen King! STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 6 TODAY, 96 TOTAL Send us a message! Contact us at: precipicefictio…

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Booker T on Vince Russo, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff 1:10:45

2M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

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Omega vs Funk, MSG, July 1984 Observer 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

On this week's show we have a ton of classic pro wrestling discussion on a variety of topics. The latest match in the GKT: Greatest Kayfabe Tournament and the voters are split on a match between Kenny Omega and Terry Funk- but we have a winner! More from 1931 New York wrestling and Madison Square Garden. Then the second half of the show takes a loo…

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Booker T Reacts to Clash at the Castle, Eric Bischoff's Comments, and Tank Davis's Latest Moves 1:24:18

2M ago1:24:18

1:24:18

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Genre Deep Dive: Dystopian Literature 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

“The Spider hears everything through all its jangling threads.” Sarah dropped her rolled, diluted tobacco ration to the ground and pressed it into the soil with the ball of her foot, as though the ever-watching Omni-Mayor were right there under her shoe. “That’s no reason to give up hope,” I said, not even believing my own words. “Who said anything…

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John McMahon Shot, Davy Crockett, and More - 1000 Hours 53:02

2M ago53:02

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Hour 49 of the 1000 Hours podcast series is a packed one. The 1000 Hours series is my detailed, heavily researched look at the pioneer era of pro wrestling, or pro wrestling before the time of Frank Gotch. On today's episode I am asked about Davy Crockett, whose obituary following his death at the Alamo claimed he was a wrestler. What is the realit…

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Hall of Fame with Booker T: Clash at the Castle Preview, McGregor Fight Off, Who Killed WCW Part II and More 1:04:45

2M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

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Ghost v. Tank, McGregor Reactions, 100 Fights from MGM (Live in Las Vegas) 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

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Absolute Prose Highlights: How to Break a Story 1:08:16

3M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Some lovely new discussions are on the horizon as the team has been quite busy off in the writing world. In the time being, Phoenix has selected one of his favourite episodes; if you're in the early drafting stages or the developmental stage of your manuscript, this is definitely worth a listen. Why can't we just give our character a magic wand and…

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Who Killed WCW? | Hall of Fame Podcast with Booker T 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

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Misawa, Lesnar, the Classic Fan Problem 57:44

2M ago57:44

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On this episode of my DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast I take a look at the results of the latest match in the final eight of the GKT: Greatest Kayfabe Tournament pitting Brock Lesnar against Mitsuharu Misawa. These two would have had an incredible match in their primes and I discuss it along with your voting results. The bulk of the show i…

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1931 Londos at Yankee Stadium, 1980s Southern Wrestling, more 46:10

2M ago46:10

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On this episode I continue the history of pro wrestling at Madison Square Garden podcast series with a detour to Yankee Stadium in 1931 where Jim Londos teams up with the William Randolph Hearst empire to hopefully draw one of the largest crowds in history up to that date. Well, they tried anyway. Then I transition to more talk about the glory era …

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Absolute Prose Highlights: All Storytelling is Wrestling 1:27:51

3M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

We're back with another Absolute Prose classic episode: Ally's sensational "All Storytelling is Wrestling" ep! WrestleMania 39 was on the horizon, and the producers here at Precipice Fiction Inc. felt it was time to unleash Ally's true form on the world. A writer behind the keyboard, a slayer in the analysis of storytelling tools used in the WWE, A…

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Return of the Terrible Turk - 1000 Hours 45:51

2M ago45:51

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Wrestling historian Karl Stern first covered the pioneer era wrestling special attraction Yousof Ismael- The Terrible Turk, on hour five of the 1000 Hours podcast series, but the Terrible Turk deserves a follow up as requested by one of our listeners. Now Karl tells you the latest information he has uncovered about the original Terrible Turk who ca…

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Booker T on Adam Copeland Injury, MJF Resigned, NXT Surprises and More 1:28:11

3M ago1:28:11

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Who Was Homer Lane? 54:42

3M ago54:42

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The early pioneer era has given us some very interesting people to learn about so far. Uzile Prickett, Col. McLaughlin, G.W. Flagg, and now let's meet Homer Lane. Homer Lane was one of the early American champions. A multi-time American champion as a matter of fact. He was also a straight up carny. Yes, even before 1870 pro wrestling had its worker…

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Jaida Parker Interview + WWE King and Queen of the Ring Recap, AEW Double of Nothing Reactions and More 1:34:11

3M ago1:34:11

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