Best Stephen F Austin Podcasts (2024)

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Wrinkle Family Fiddlers 1:09:14

4h ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Time to bust out the fiddle and rosin up the bow! Today's guests--Sheryl, Reggie, and Jenifer Wrinkle--are fiddle virtuosos of the highest order. Hear them share how their early experiences playing the fiddle in Southeast Texas led them each on a musical journey of a lifetime. Their conversation with Buck and Wanda Carole covers a wide range of top…

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S4 E4--Port Neches-Groves High School--2023 State Football Champions 1:38:35

2M ago1:38:35

1:38:35

The Port Neches-Groves Indians--Texas 5A D2 State Football Champions of 2023. Six seniors from that 2023 Indian squad--Shea Adams, Mario Miguel, Isaiah Nguyen, Giovanni Oceguera, Reid Richard, and Maxwell Scroggs--tell the story of that historic championship run. It's a unique and insightful perspective from the players themselves. Their remembranc…

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S4 E3--Jeff Joseph 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

In February of 2022, Jeff Joseph was named the 20th head football coach at Port Neches-Groves High School. It was his first head coaching job. Two years later, Coach Joseph is the undisputed Coach of the Year recipient from practically every Texas organization that honors high school football coaching excellence! How did Coach Joseph achieve this s…

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S4 E2--Phil Brannan 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

St. Francis of Assissi said, "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.” Phil Brannan is a wood carving artist who has spent a lifetime pursuing a passion. It is a passion that has burned within him always, through his life'…

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S4 E1--Bart Bragg and Wayne Rogers 1:09:17

5M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.... If this is true, then the photo production of Bart Bragg and Wayne Rogers would be prolific enough to fill a library! Bart and Wayne talk with Buck about their 60-plus years of photographing the people and events of Southeast Texas, including: Their early interest in photography; Working alongside Mu…

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S3 E7--Stephen F Austin High School--1979 Regional Finalists 2:00:16

8M ago2:00:16

2:00:16

On the Wings of Eagles.... 1979 was a Cinderella football season for the Stephen F Austin Eagles of Port Acres, Texas. Projected to finish 7th in tough District 18-2A, the Eagles overcame an 0-3 pre-district record to capture SFA's first District title since 1965. Seniors Chuck Anderson, Ty Coburn, David Lutcher, Richard Smith, and Ricky Sonnier we…

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S3 E6--Ronnie Thompson and Todd Dodge 1:36:15

9M ago1:36:15

1:36:15

"Ooh...let's go... boom...boom...boom... Another one bites the dust!"--by Queen bassist John Deacon Coach Ronnie Thompson and quarterback Todd Dodge were football legends at Port Arthur Thomas Jefferson High School. Under Thompson's coaching genius, and Dodge's quarterbacking excellence, the #1-ranked Yellow Jackets rode the "Another One Bites the …

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S3 E5--Allen Wrinkle 2:06:37

10M ago2:06:37

2:06:37

"Runnin' down a dream...that never would come to me... Workin' on a mystery...goin' where ever it leads... Runnin' down a dream..."--Tom Petty Allen Wrinkle, one of Texas' premiere ultra trail runners, is here to talk with us about a few of his many experiences seeking out challenges that push the envelope of human endeavor. Hear Allen talk with Bu…

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Kelsey Nelson: Discusses Commanders, Wizards and More 29:53

11M ago29:53

29:53

Wilton sits down with Kelsey Nicole Nelson, an award-winning freelance sports reporter, event host, media professor and marketing specialist from Washington D.C. Kelsey is no stranger to hard work as it is evident with the many roles she contributes to in the media industry. A graduate of The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journ…

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S3 E4--Butch Troy 1:13:37

11M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

"Always be Faithful... To Purple and White..." No one exemplified these words than Beaumont High graduate and longtime PN-G educator Butch Troy. Hear Coach Troy, in his last public communication, talk with Buck and Brad about: pitching the Beaumont High Royal Purples to the 1959 state baseball championship; pursuing his dreams of playing profession…

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S3 E3--Stephen F Austin High School--1986 State Football Semifinalists 1:54:14

11M ago1:54:14

1:54:14

"I want to fly like an Eagle, let my spirit carry me..." The Stephen F. Austin High School Eagles of Port Acres, Texas, did just that in 1986, as they soared through a season of triumph, culminating in a historic State Semifinal matchup with Cuero and its sophomore phenom Robert Strait. Hear SFA seniors Kenny Ford, Allen Griggie, Kevin Henry, Damon…

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The RDR Report: Mike Patton Breaks Down the NFL's AFC South, More 30:57

12M ago30:57

30:57

Wilton sat down with Mike Patton, a freelance journalist of numerous outlets and host of the Touring the AFC South Podcast. Patton lives in Nashville and is a heavy consumer of the NFL, the AFC South division in general and the Tennessee Titans specifically. Sit back and get ready to listen as he breaks down and projects the outlook for the AFC Sou…

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S3 E2--Greg Davis 1:43:32

1y ago1:43:32

1:43:32

Championship Fridays and Championship Saturdays... Greg Davis, legendary Port Neches-Groves High School graduate, talks about his storied football career, including: his years as a student at Woodlawn Junior High and PN-G; quarterbacking the Indians on their 1968 District Championship run; his return to PN-G as offensive coordinator, where the Indi…

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The RDR Report: Mia Berry Discusses Reporting on HBCUs, HBCU Culture And More 42:40

1y ago42:40

42:40

Wilton sat down with Mia Berry, a senior HBCU reporter for ESPN’s Andscape.Berry attended Notre Dame as a first-generation college student. She honed her sports journalism skills through multiple internships and reporting experiences at the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post and the Detroit Free Press prior to joining ESPN. While Berry did not …

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Being Authentically "YOU" With Confidence 39:18

1y ago39:18

39:18

Wilton sat down with Ariassa Wilson, a confidence coach who helps and empowers people to seek out their purpose. But, as you will soon find out from Coach Rees, finding your purpose is not an easy, one-step process. She believes purpose lies at the intersection of being and becoming. Beyond helping people from all areas of life, she is the founder …

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Angel Reyes-Muñiz, Mexican National Basketball Player, Joins the Show 25:39

1y ago25:39

25:39

Wilton sits down with Angel Reyes-Muñiz, the first Mexican basketball player from New York City to play for the Mexican national team. Reyes is a true hooper at heart and a student of the game. But his journey as a player—one that is still evolving—goes beyond the hardwood. The Bronx native became the first person to graduate in his family in Septe…

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Jeff Lightsy Jr. Joins the RDR Podcast 43:31

1y ago43:31

43:31

Wilton sat down with Jeff Lightsy Jr., a sports reporter and host for 35KY Sports Show and Victory Formation in Louisville, Kentucky. While Jeff honed his journalism skills at Western Kentucky, he was immersed in sports as a child and started finding interest in journalism in high school while doing blogs on athletes close to him. From those beginn…

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Taking The Risks in Your Purpose 39:51

1y ago39:51

39:51

Wilton sat down with Jason Gibson, a man of many talents. A Jackson, Miss., native, Jason is a history professor, a minister, a creator of community, an entrepreneur, a doctoral student, all while still having time to spend with his family and tell you why his top NBA five players in a pick-up basketball game are quite interesting. Sit back and get…

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S3 E1--Memorial Day 2023 55:37

1y ago55:37

55:37

Memorial Day. Memorial Day is set aside for honoring and mourning the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We at Down Trails of Victory podcast are privileged to present our tribute to the heroes of Memorial Day by telling the story of one of Southeast Texas’ heroes, Army First Lieutenant Bruce Churan. Bruce,…

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Old Man Steve says don't take any wooden nickels 11:15

1+ y ago11:15

11:15

The day in the life of Old Man Steve --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-man-steve-75/support

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S2 E8--Riley Burnett, Jeff Council, and Don Harper 1:41:26

1+ y ago1:41:26

1:41:26

Glory Days of 1955 come alive!! Players on the Port Neches-Groves Indians 1955 state football champions--Riley Burnett, Jeff Council, and Don Harper--recall their miraculous state championship run! Hear their recollections about: Head Coach Lewis Ford and his all coaching staff; The 1954 State Finalist football team, and how the 1955 team compared …

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S2 E7--Jack Collazo, Gary Geoffroy, Andy Gilbert, Kirk Romero, Karl Segura, and Wilson Weber 2:02:44

2y ago2:02:44

2:02:44

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler!!! Senior players on the Port Neches-Groves Indians state football champions--Jack Collazo, Gary Geoffroy, Andy Gilbert, Kirk Romero, Karl Segura, and Wilson Weber--recall those magical days of 1975. Hear their recollections about: Head Coach Doug Ethridge and his all star coaching staff; The 1974 Semifinalist season, …

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Reba 4:54

2y ago4:54

4:54

I'm a big fan of Reba McEntire and she is coming to Ft Worth Texas to do a concert on Oct 14, 2022, and I want to meet her --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-man-steve-75/support

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S2 E6--Edgar Winter 1:35:52

2y ago1:35:52

1:35:52

Are you ready to ROCK 'N ROLL???!!! Rock star Edgar Winter, on break from his tour with Ringo Starr, is here to talk about his life and career. Hear Edgar talk with Buck about: His latest album, Brother Johnny, a star-studded tribute dedicated to his brother Johnny Winter; Growing up in Beaumont, Texas; Southeast Texas' influence on his musical fou…

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The RDR Podcast: Catching Up With Stephen F Austin's Colby Carthel 33:47

2y ago33:47

33:47

Ahead of its Week 0 matchup against Jacksonville State, Stephen F. Austin football coach Colby Carthel joined The Red Diamond Report Podcast to preview the '22 season, discuss the keys to success for the program, highlight key impact impact players to watch, the growth of the program, NIL and more.

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S2 E5--David Greer, Brian McZeal, Daniel Miguez, and Kevin Simien 1:48:37

2y ago1:48:37

1:48:37

On the Wings of Eagles... David Greer, Brian McZeal, Daniel Miguez, and Kevin Simien were players on Port Arthur Stephen F. Austin's 1983 Co-Semifinalist football team. Hear them talk with Buck (who was a coach on the team) about: Their experiences attending school at Stephen F. Austin; Their remembrances of Texas Hall of Fame Head Coach Richard Ma…

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WNBA All-Star Candice Dupree Joins the RDR Podcast 43:34

2y ago43:34

43:34

The Red Diamond Report podcast is back with a new season after a long hiatus. It feels good to be back. We're ready for a new season that should provide some exciting content, insight and stories. To kickoff Season 3, seven-time WNBA All-Star Candice Dupree joined the show before the start of the WNBA's 26th season. Dupree has played for several WN…

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S2 E4--Dr. Ben Weber 1:22:06

2y ago1:22:06

1:22:06

A game so fine it's played on diamonds... Dr. Ben Weber was part of an Anaheim Angels team that captured the ultimate prize of Major League Baseball--a World Series title! Hear Dr. Weber talk about: His early experiences on the Little League fields of Groves, Texas; His years as a student at Port Neches-Groves High School; The Indians' Bi-District …

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Monday morning cup of coffee with Old Man Steve 3:13

2+ y ago3:13

3:13

Enjoy the morning with a cup of coffee and hear the thoughts of Old Man Steve --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-man-steve-75/support

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S2 E3--Dr. Rodney LeBoeuf 1:37:46

2+ y ago1:37:46

1:37:46

"Growing up in Port Neches in the late 40's early 50's--that's as close to Mayberry USA as you're gonna get!"--Dr. Rodney LeBoeuf Dr. Rodney LeBoeuf was an integral part of the legacy of excellence of Port Neches-Groves ISD, as a student, as a teacher/coach, and ultimately as PN-G's high school principal. Hear Dr. LeBoeuf talk about: Growing up in …

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S2 E2--Joe and Ken Washington 1:18:29

2+ y ago1:18:29

1:18:29

"Like smoke through a keyhole"... That's how University of Oklahoma Coach Barry Switzer described the running style of his All-American runningback Joe Washington. Both Joe and his brother Ken were leaders in vaulting the Port Arthur Lincoln High School Bumblebees to Southeast Texas' dominating high school sports power in the early 1970s. Hear Joe …

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S2 E1--Season Two Kickoff 13:26

2+ y ago13:26

13:26

We're baaaccckkk!!! Down Trails of Victory podcast is back for a second season, and in this kickoff episode, Buck and the show's producer Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford... give some brief comments about Season One; issue "thank you's" to various people; and give a preview of Season Two's first guests, Joe and Ken Washington, legendary brother combinatio…

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S1 E11--Damon West 1:31:30

3y ago1:31:30

1:31:30

Introducing our Keynote Speaker... Damon West, world-wide best selling author and motivational speaker, talks with Buck and Brad about... growing up in Port Arthur; attending school at Woodrow Wilson and Edison Middle Schools; attending Thomas Jefferson High School, where he was a three-year starting quarterback; his journey from college quarterbac…

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S1 E10--Lynne James 1:27:12

3y ago1:27:12

1:27:12

Always be Faithful... Lynne James, long-time Port Neches-Groves ISD educator, talks with Buck and Brad about... growing up Groves; attending school at Groves Junior High; attending Port Neches-Groves High School, where she was drum major, valedictorian, and student body president; writing the words to PN-G's Cherokee Fight Song; serving as Indianet…

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S1 E9--Matt Burnett 1:24:11

3y ago1:24:11

1:24:11

All Aboard!!... Matt Burnett, Port Neches-Groves football legend, talks with Buck and his brother Brad about... growing up in Port Neches; family influences on him; his years at Port Neches Middle School; playing football Port Neches-Groves High School; the transition into the Coach Doug Ethridge era in 1973; the 1974 State Semifinalist football ru…

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S1 E8--Lew Ford 1:26:44

3y ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Batter up!!! Lew Ford, Port Neches-Groves baseball legend, talks with Brad and his father Buck about... growing up in Port Neches, and playing Little League ball for the Yankees; his years at Port Neches Middle School; playing football and baseball at Port Neches-Groves High School; his amazing five-year journey from not being recruited out of high…

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S1 E7--Leon Fuller 52:24

3y ago52:24

52:24

Black, Gold, and a Crimson Tide... Leon Fuller, a Nederland 1950s legend, talks about his career, including: growing up in Nederland; playing sports for the Bulldogs, including football under legendary coach Bum Phillips; his All American seasons at Tyler Junior College; playing at Alabama--as captain and two-way starter--for Coach Bear Bryant; his…

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S1 E6--Mike Simpson 58:39

3y ago58:39

58:39

Runners to the starting line... Mike Simpson, legendary multi-sport athlete at Port Neches-Groves High School, breaks the tape as he talks about his career, including: his early years at Groves Junior High; playing football at PN-G under legendary coach Bum Phillips; running on PN-G's 440-yard Relay team that set a National Record at the State Trac…

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S1 E5--Jeff "The Jet" Bergeron 3:05:51

3y ago3:05:51

3:05:51

Attention passengers... Now boarding at Gate # 24... Jeff "The Jet" Bergeron, legendary Texas high school running back, takes listeners on a round trip, first class flight, as he cruises through: his early years at Port Neches Junior High; his historic All State and All American football career at Port Neches-Groves High School; his experiences as …

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Old Man Steve thoughts of the day 5:06

3y ago5:06

5:06

If you follow me you know I have a lot to say --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-man-steve-75/support

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S1 E4--Coach Barbara Comeaux 59:37

3y ago59:37

59:37

Are you ready to ROCK-a-noo???!!! Every superhero has its origin... Legendary Texas high school volleyball coach Barbara Comeaux of Port Neches-Groves High School serves up an ace, as she talks about: her early years at Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur; playing volleyball at Lamar University; her first job as a 9th grade teacher/coach at…

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S1 E3--Bubba Busceme and Gerry Mouton 1:35:37

3y ago1:35:37

1:35:37

Ladies and Gentlemen...Welcome to the MAIN EVENT! Introducing, in the Green corner... Bubba Busceme and Gerry Mouton, graduates of South Park High School in Beaumont. Bubba and Gerry join the show to talk to Buck and Brad about: Greenie Pride; the Southeast Texas music scene in the 1970s; Bubba's boxing career, including his four National Golden Gl…

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S1 E2--Coach Wade Phillips 1:34:25

3y ago1:34:25

1:34:25

Coach Wade Phillips joins the show to talk with Buck and Brad, and they take a deep dive into Wade's Southeast Texas roots, including his years: at Nederland when his dad Bum Phillips was head coach of the Bulldogs; at Port Neches-Groves HS where he met his future wife Laurie Nunez; as a linebacker at the University of Houston; as an assistant coac…

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S1 E1--The Launch 36:06

3y ago36:06

36:06

Drop the mic!! It's the inaugural episode of Down Trails of Victory podcast, with your host Dr. Jon Buck Ford and his podcast partner Judge Brad Burnett. In The Launch, Dr. Ford and Judge Burnett discuss the origin of the Down Trails of Victory podcast, and give listeners previews of upcoming guests, including Southeast Texas legends Wade Phillips,…

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SWAC Attack Segment 1: A Conversation with JSU Athletic Director Ashley Robinson 20:08

3+ y ago20:08

20:08

As part of Season 2 of the Red Diamond Report Podcast, Wilton adds a new segment beyond the podcast entitled the SWAC Attack. This segment focuses on sports programs, topics, issues and interviews surrounding SWAC sports. In Wilton's first segment, he sits down with Ashley Robinson, the athletic director at Jackson State University. Robinson opens …

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The Adversity Assassin: Trial, Triumph and Testimony 48:34

3+ y ago48:34

48:34

Wilton sat down with Brad Butler II, an award-winning motivational speaker, student advocate and success coach. Before he made guest appearances on FOX, CBS, NBC or participated win speaking engagements with the NCAA, Brad was a student taking special ed classes and was the son of parents who were drug dealers that later became drug addicts. But, B…

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The Wyllie Process: Sacrifice and Struggle to Earn the Reward 35:59

3+ y ago35:59

35:59

Wilton sat down with Tony Wyllie, the president and managing director of the Special Olympics in North America. Wyllie is tasked with enhancing and promoting the Special Olympics programs in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Before this latest move in his career, Wyllie spent many years in public relations and communications for the Nati…

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Andre’s Way: A Decorated Journey of Basketball, Family and Pain 1:10:14

3+ y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Wilton sat down with Andre Stringer, a person who truly does not need an introduction. But, for those who don’t know him, you will want to know more after this episode. Stringer was a standout basketball player in Jackson, in the state of Mississippi and in the world. A former Mr. Basketball of Mississippi, two-time Mississippi Gatorade Player of t…

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A Tailored Way of Life 40:43

3+ y ago40:43

40:43

Wilton sat down with Kyris Brown. Brown considers himself a jack of all trades. He is a business owner but also does work in real estate and entertainment and has experience working with college students in higher education. However, what Brown is most notable for is owning his own business, Kyris Kustoms, which allows him to design and tailor men'…

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Education, Impact and Influence: Changing the Narrative 32:55

3+ y ago32:55

32:55

Wilton sat down with Darian Holt, a 2016 graduate of Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi or as some may refer to as The Reservation. Dee Holt, as he is often referred to, is a middle school teacher at Smilow Prep in Jackson but is also earning a Master's degree in public health. It is not unusual to find Holt on the sidelines of a HBCU f…

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