Best Middle Age Nerds Podcasts (2024)

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Finding Light in the Darkness: Childhood Violence, Bipolar, PTSD 42:36

3d ago42:36

42:36

Lisa Jo has overcome immense challenges, including childhood violence, severe addictions, and managing Bipolar I and Complex PTSD. With a deep determination to know herself and inspire others, she shares her journey of resilience and hope, showing that even in the darkest times, there are always bright possibilities for the future. Lisa Jo is the A…

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Embracing Self-Love - A Pathway to Healing and Inner Peace 48:40

10h ago48:40

48:40

How self love can transform the relationship with yourself, loved ones, and finding inner peace. Hello mid-bloomers! I've missed you. We've got a great episode today but I start with an update on where I am emotionally, which is in a much better space. And, I am always grateful. I interviewed Life Coach Alia Jamal who helps professional women unloc…

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Who Said Healing Would Be Easy? 9:32

3M ago9:32

9:32

Sharing my ongoing journey of emotional struggles, self-care, and facing some of my fears. Life can be scary! I talk about the importance of being kind to yourself and taking small steps towards positive change. I also offer encouragement for those going through similar experiences. Takeaways Why self-care is essential for personal growth and happi…

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The Impact of External Validation on Personal Growth 12:43

3M ago12:43

12:43

In this conversation, I discuss the theme of external validation and its impact on my personal growth journey. I reflect on my complicated relationship with my late mother, struggles with body image and self-worth, and the importance of focusing on internal healing. I also talk about my podcast and how I created it as a way to support women of a ce…

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Black Woman Searching...Part Two - Friendships 17:48

4M ago17:48

17:48

Reflecting on my journey through friendships and the invaluable lessons I've learned along the way. Join me as I share insights on the importance of setting boundaries, embracing authenticity, and making self-care a priority. I open up about my own experiences with toxic friendships and the pivotal realization that I no longer want to sacrifice my …

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Black Woman Searching...Part One 19:26

4M ago19:26

19:26

Sharing some of my past experiences in dating. I talk about how I used external validation to boost my self-esteem and the profound impact that medication and therapy had on my mental health journey. Looking back, I realize now how I lacked self-awareness during that time. Through it all, I'm reminded how my curiosity and questioning myself are key…

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Unstoppable Jen: A Story of Resilience 44:17

5M ago44:17

44:17

Meet Jen Hall, Co-Founder of Ambition to Success. We discussed her time in the military (training to be an air traffic controller), her painful spinal disease, and becoming a successful entrepreneur. We touched on topics such as her addiction to pain medication, and experiencing discrimination as a woman in the military as well in the health care s…

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The Power of Memoir Writing 49:36

5M ago49:36

49:36

A heartfelt conversation with award winning author, Linda Joy Myers. Linda Joy Myers has always been haunted by the power of the past to affect people in the stream of time. She learned about World War II through her grandmother, a passionate Anglophile who would rhapsodize about the unfairness of war. Together they watched stark black and white do…

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What's Wrong With My Body? 17:10

5M ago17:10

17:10

Discussing my personal journey with body image and self-acceptance. I talk about the teasing by school bullies, the pressure I felt from society, and my own family to conform to certain beauty standards. I share my experiences of being offered surgery to change my body and the impact it had on my self-esteem. We must emphasize the importance of lov…

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What Are The Processes Of Personal Growth? 22:35

5M ago22:35

22:35

I am excited to announce the launch of Season Three of of The Living In Mid-Bloom Podcast. In this first episode, I continue sharing my journey of truth and experiences of healing and resilience. As a survivor of childhood abuse, I've found solace and strength in opening up about my journey, and I'm committed to providing a platform for others to d…

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Episode 12: You'll Shoot Your Eye Out 59:12

8M ago59:12

59:12

Join Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney and his co-hosts, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, in this 'Frageelay' Middle Age Nerds podcast episode. We share insights into the games we play, including video games Sea of Thieves and Spider-Man 2, and board games Cascadia, Carcosonne, Deep Dive and Splendor. Listen on for our 'Sh*t We Watch' segment covering…

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Healing Childhood Trauma w/Beth Tyson Part Two 26:33

9M ago26:33

26:33

Hi Mid-Bloomers! Thanks for joining me for part two of my interview with Beth Tyson. Beth and I continue our conversation beginning with therapy; finding a therapist and determining, among many factors, if they are properly licensed. We also discuss; An amazing organization called Connect Our Kids. Children aging out of the foster care system. Her …

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Healing Childhood Trauma w/Beth Tyson - Part One 36:54

9M ago36:54

36:54

Hello Mid-Bloomers! My special guest for the next two episodes is Beth Tyson. Beth is the founder of Beth Tyson Trauma Consulting, LLC, is a sought after public speaker, and, author. I connected with Beth after reading some of her posts on LinkedIn. They focused on the support of children who have experienced trauma. Beth's wealth of knowledge and …

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Defying The Odds w/Michelle Hill - Part Two 28:47

9M ago28:47

28:47

Hi Mid-Bloomers! Thanks for joining me for part two of my interview with Michelle Hill. I am super excited to report that her new book, The Heart Swindler – Reclaim Your Heart and Stop Falling for Liars, Losers, and Lunatics highlights was released November 16th. Michelle shares stories of women who are survivors of romance scams with these self-im…

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Happy Thanksgiving Gobble Gobble! 20:52

9M ago20:52

20:52

Hello Mid-Bloomers! On this episode I asked a few friends about their thoughts on Thanksgiving and I share when I was a Hindu one Thanksgiving, i.e. "not eating meat." I know, right!? This is my favorite time of the year. There's a chill in the air, breezy with colorful leaves twirling around. Remember Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving with toast and je…

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Defying The Odds w/Michelle Hill - Part One 23:39

10M ago23:39

23:39

Hi Mid-Bloomers! On today's episode, we have a remarkable guest, Michelle Hill, who is the embodiment of resilience and creativity. Michelle's journey through life has been nothing short of extraordinary. Born into what appeared to be a typical family, she faced challenges that would shape her into the person she is today. Early Life and Challenges…

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Transcending Narcissistic And Emotional Abuse w/Petra van Deijl - Part Two 22:54

10M ago22:54

22:54

Hello Mid-Bloomers! Sooo grateful you're back to hear the rest of my interview with Petra. She is such a naturally warm and empathetic soul. She encourages everyone to tap into their own personal power. In this episode we talk about the breath work she does and how trauma can affect your physical and mental health. "When we coordinate our senses, a…

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Transcending Narcissistic And Emotional Abuse w/Petra van Deijl - Part One 32:04

10M ago32:04

32:04

Welcome Mid-Bloomers to Season Two! My special guest for the first two episodes is Petra van Deijl. Petra is an International Certified Life Coach & Breath Work Practitioner, and, works with clients from all over the world. Petra specializes in addressing narcissistic and emotional abuse within seemingly loving relationships. Petra and I both openl…

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Love, Gratitude, Kindness. - Season Two Starts Next Week! 10:01

10M ago10:01

10:01

Hey Mid-Bloomers! Winter is coming....well it is, but, actually Season Two is coming next week! As I've mentioned my first guest of the season will be Petra van Deijl; a life coach based in the Netherlands. Petra specializes in addressing narcissistic and emotional abuse within seemingly loving relationships. You will fall in love with Petra's natu…

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#PIZZAISMYWEAKNESS! 12:29

11M ago12:29

12:29

Hey Mid-Bloomers! In this episode I share how I'm feeling sooooo much better! I chose ME and my health has become a priority. I know that having my TIA (transient ischemic attack) was instrumental in this decision. I would still be eating crap, crossing my fingers and hedging my bets with God. So he gave me a little wake up call. I'm awake!! HAIKU …

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Resilience in the face of life's challenges - TIA (transient ischemic attack) 12:46

11M ago12:46

12:46

The Numbing Game - How I use food to make the great escape from reality. "Yes; I'd like to order 2 large pepperoni. Right; is that enough for five people? Ok, and a side of cheesy bread and a liter of coke." So this method allows me to avoid the appearance of ordering all of this just for me. I don't want a liter of coke but I figure if I order 1 c…

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New Trauma/TIA - Old Trauma/Resurfaced - In Case Of Emergency 44:40

12M ago44:40

44:40

Recently, I had a life-altering experience when I suffered a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). My heartfelt gratitude goes to the swift response of the medical professionals who took me to the hospital by ambulance, the doctors and nurses in the ER, and once in my room, the doctors, nurses, and medical techs that took good care of me. During that ti…

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Old Trauma/New Trauma - Teaser - Full Episode airs Wednesday, Sept. 20th 5:05

12M ago5:05

5:05

People often struggle with self-esteem, self-care, and believing in themselves. Childhood trauma, which I experienced, can have a profound and lasting impact throughout a person's life. Trauma experienced during childhood can lower self-esteem with feelings of unworthiness, guilt, or shame. There are voices that whisper in your ear from your past p…

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Episode 11: The Nerds Go Back to School 1:12:51

1y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Join Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney and his co-hosts, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, in this 'Triple Lindy' Middle Age Nerds podcast episode. We share insights into the games we play, including Diablo IV, Dave the Diver and Dan's recruiting efforts in Sea of Thieves! Listen on for our 'Sh*t We Watch' segment covering Secret Invasion and our antic…

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Bonus Episode - Excerpt From My Memoir 4:34

1y ago4:34

4:34

Hello Mid-Bloomers! Hope all is well with you as we get closer to the end of summer. Many of you are aware of my love for storytelling and my deep curiosity about other people's journeys and coping mechanisms. This is what inspired me to launch my own podcast, "Living In Mid-Bloom." I use this platform to delve into the details of everyday life and…

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A Little Bit Of This And A Little Bit Of That 5:16

1y ago5:16

5:16

Hey there, my fabulous Mid-Bloomers! Wow, it feels like forever since we last caught up, and I've been counting down the days to reconnect with all of you! Can you believe it? An entire month has zipped by in the blink of my little eye. Today I offer you a little teaser about my thoughts and fears on my first season and a little bit of info on my s…

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Episode 22: Laura Estill on Dramatic texts, Commonplace books, and Profane & debauched atheists 1:01:57

1y ago1:01:57

1:01:57

In Episode 22 of Inside My Favorite Manuscript, Dot and Lindsey talk with Laura Estill about Bodleian MS Sancroft 29. Archbishop of Canterbury William Sancroft (1617-1693) was an avid reader and collector of extracts from various works. MS Sancroft 29 is one of many manuscripts in his hand that survives; it is a dramatic commonplace books, that is,…

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You've Got A Friend 42:20

1y ago42:20

42:20

Hey Mid-Bloomers! This is my 24th and last episode of the first season of my podcast! Season One is in the books! I am still overwhelmed by the support that you've been giving me. It is really just amazing. So let's get into our last topic for Season One. Something we often overlook-friendships. They're not just nice-to-have; they're essential for …

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Episode 10: The Raggedy-MAN 1:09:45

1y ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Join Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney and his co-hosts, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, in this 'Raggedy' Middle Age Nerds podcast episode. We share insights into the games we play, including Street Fighter VI, Kabuto Sumo, an update from Scott on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more! Listen on for our 'Sh*t We Watch' segment and a sp…

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Give Yourself Permission To Dream 11:51

1y ago11:51

11:51

Hello my dear mid-bloomers! This is Episode 23! Next week Episode 24 is my last episode for Season One! Yay! This podcast has been one of my dreams and I did it! I knew nothing about podcasting but I have always loved storytelling. I have always wanted to share my journey to help heal myself and others. I know, for me, all of this is in co-creation…

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Episode 21: Yvonne Seale and Heather Wacha on cartularies, the long life of manuscripts, and the Premonstrantensian Order 1:27:56

1y ago1:27:56

1:27:56

In Episode 21 of Inside My Favorite Manuscript, Dot and Lindsey sit down with Yvonne Seale and Heather Wacha to talk about Soissons, Bibliothèque municipale, 0007, aka the Cartulary of Prémontré. Prémontré was the parent house of the Premonstratensian Order, an the cartulary contains legal documents related to the house and its holdings. In our con…

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Joanne Greene; How To Emerge From Your Lowest Points Stronger And Happier 42:44

1y ago42:44

42:44

Hello my Mid-Bloomers! I had the privilege of interviewing Joanne Greene, my guest for today's episode. Joanne is a Writer, Podcaster, Humorist, and Memoirist. After surviving a life altering accident in 2012, Joanne Greene had to let go of controlling everything in her life, honor the still moments, and allow herself to crack, finding beauty and p…

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We'reeee......Off To See The Therapist! 10:32

1y ago10:32

10:32

Hi My Mid-bloomers! What's going on? Are you being kind to yourself? In this episode I share my first experience working with a therapist and what brought me to the point where I needed to seek help. My thoughts about finding the right therapist are my personal point of view and not to be considered as advice from a professional. #4 Tip For Finding…

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Episode 20: Paul Dilley on Papyrus, Manichaeism, and Multispectral Imaging 1:03:37

1y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

In Episode 20 of Inside My Favorite Manuscript, Dot talks with Paul Dilley about one of the Medinet Madi Coptic Manichaean Codices. These seven papyrus manuscripts dating to the 4th and 5th centuries were discovered in Egypt in 1929, and they tell the story of a religion that was intended to draw from Christianity, Buddhism, Gnosticism, and other r…

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Are All Feelings Present And Accounted For? 9:58

1+ y ago9:58

9:58

Hello mid-bloomers and friends! So; are all feelings present and accounted for? I think it's a good question and I ask this of myself almost every day. Do I stay in the moment? Can I respond in real time? Which brings me to another question. Were we allowed to have all of our feelings? I am finding through my podcast that there are moments or relat…

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Are All Feelings Present And Accounted For? - Teaser 1:59

1+ y ago1:59

1:59

Hello my mid-bloomers and friends! If you are loving my podcast please give me a positive review and/or five stars on whatever podcast platform you use. Let people know what they're missing! In this episode teaser I continue my therapy journey and my issues with trust and being present. The full episode airs next Wednesday, May 31st. Blessings ever…

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So What Had Happened Was...! 11:22

1+ y ago11:22

11:22

In this episode I continue along my therapy journey. I enter into a very unhealthy relationship and seek guidance from a therapist that I thought could help me navigate through this relationship. My thoughts about finding the right therapist are my personal point of view and not to be considered as advice from a professional. #2 Tip For Finding The…

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So What Had Happened Was...! - Teaser 0:55

1+ y ago0:55

0:55

Hello my mid-bloomers and friends! Hope you like my new artwork! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's Super Middle-aged woman! Learning to treasure the most important relationships of my life; with myself and my God. Knowing I come first as this is the best way to be there for myself and my loved ones. I have superpowers, you have superpowers, we …

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Episode 19: Elizabeth Fredericks on the Orkney Islands, the author’s process, and a very special bingo card 1:01:49

1+ y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

In Episode 19 of Inside My Favorite Manuscript, Dot and Lindsey chat with Elizabeth Fredericks about the manuscript for George Mackay Brown’s novel Greenvoe. The manuscript, which is now at the University of Edinburgh, was written on sometimes random bits of paper, and offers a fascinating look into the author's process for writing his first novel.…

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Therapy Scare-apy! 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

11:23

"In order to grow we must reveal our truth and stand in it. I am brave. And I love myself for where I was and where I am." Just as finding the right physician is important to your physical health, you should demand the same care and attention for your emotional and mental health. My focus over the next few weeks will spotlight the good, the bad, an…

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Therapy Scare-apy! - Teaser - The Full Episode Airs Wednesday May 3rd 0:39

1+ y ago0:39

0:39

Hi mid-bloomers and friends! Putting out a little teaser today about therapy. After finding and working with a well suited therapist, it can be life changing. It was painful and is painful when touching on experiences that you never really worked through. Or, are just now rearing their ugly head. I found the quality of my life and my relationships …

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Episode 18: Olivia Baskerville on the Great Survey, the Greek New Testament, and the history of England 1:05:48

1+ y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

In Episode 18 of Inside My Favorite Manuscript, we have a two-fer! Dot and Lindsey chat with Olivia Baskerville about her two favorite manuscripts: The Domesday Book and the Codex Sinaiticus. The Domesday Book, completed in 1086, documents a tax survey taken of most of England and parts of Wales after the Norman Conquest, while Codex Sinaiticus is …

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Finding Your Passion! Talking with Victoria Minette - Full Episode 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

37:28

Victoria has been a long-time neighbor and friend. She has a master’s in social work and has spent her entire career in the healthcare field. She has the gift of "Empathy" and that explains, to me, why she was passionate about her career and has the same passion in retirement. Over the past few years I was dealing with elderly family members, inclu…

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Episode 17: Kathryn Maude on politics, the queen as evangelist, and the 11th century Encomium Emmae reginae 1:10:55

1+ y ago1:10:55

1:10:55

In Episode 17 of Inside My Favorite Manuscript, Dot and Lindsey chat with Kathryn Maude about the 11th century Queen Emma, who was married to and had children with both the English king Æthelred the Unready and his successor the Danish king Cnut the Great. The resulting political situation was complicated, and the Encomium Emmae reginae can help us…

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Episode 9: Johnny 5 and the Dead Bunnies 1:13:02

1+ y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Join your host Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney, and his co-hosts Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, as they discuss all things nerd. This month we review the hilarious and somewhat creepy 1986 flick Short Circuit starring Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy. We talk about Mandalorian and Picard Season 3, the games WWE2K3, and the upcoming Legend of Zelda…

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Finding your passion! Talking with Victoria Minette -Teaser 0:45

1+ y ago0:45

0:45

This is a sound bite from the next episode scheduled to air Wednesday, April 19, 2023. April's friend Victoria has spent her entire career in the healthcare field. Leading with an empathetic soul, Victoria shares her personal insights. April shares her gratitude toward Victoria when dealing with elderly family members including her mother. We want …

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Episode 16: Alex West on the poetry of ascetics, Sundanese, and palm leaf manuscript culture 1:04:28

1+ y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

In Episode 16 of Inside My Favorite Manuscript, Dot sits down with Alex West to talk about Bodleian Library MS Jav. b.3. (R), the only surviving copy of the Sundanese poem Bujangga Manik (written ca. 1500). We start with the story, a tale of an ascetic who travels around the island of Java searching for spiritual transcendence, and along the way we…

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If You Stay Ready; You Don't Have To Get Ready 10:08

1+ y ago10:08

10:08

In this episode April starts getting into some of the issues she began dealing with after losing her job. Here are some of her own go to quotes; "You are worth caring about! It may be a new message but it is surely the truth. That voice that easily says "fool". It's familiar. But it's not the truth. It sounds right because what else did you know? R…

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Episode 15: Jo Koster on prayer, manuscript digitization, and women’s literacy in the middle ages 1:02:40

1+ y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

In Episode 15 of Inside My Favorite Manuscript, Dot chats with Jo Koster about women’s literacy in the later middle ages, focusing on women as writers and consumers of prayer. We focus on Bodleian Holkham Misc. 41, a prayerbook written by a woman for her religious community, but our conversation ranges into issues of manuscript digitization and the…

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If you Stay ready you don't have to get ready - Sound Bite 0:45

1+ y ago0:45

0:45

This is a sound bite from the next solo episode scheduled to air Wednesday, April 5, 2023. April starts to get to the heart of some of the issues she has been dealing with for the past few years. "There's nothing to lose and everything to gain when you put it all out there." We want to hear from you! Send us a text and share your thoughts. Connect …

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