Tis the Podcast is determined to keep the Christmas Spirit alive 365 days a year! Join Anthony, Julia, and Thom as they embark on a magical journey debating and discussing different Christmas movies, specials, and television episodes each week. Please visit www.tisthepodcast.com for the running ranking of all the movies they review, in addition to episode show notes and contact information.
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Every Wednesday night, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, interviews various guests seeking to teach and prepare us for evangelism. Learn more about your faith and reawaken your desire to bring others to the Church.
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Anthony Fantano, the Internet's busiest music nerd, rounds up his weekly rants and reviews, occasionally chatting with artists and other content creators.
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Drone News A-Z. Want to hear the current drone news with a unique perspective. Give us a listen.
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R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., and Fr. Mitch discuss the greatest civilizations’ search for immortality and how only the Eucharist provides eternal renewal to save our secular culture.By EWTN LIVE
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you had a great weekend - or a great long weekend, in the case of our American listeners! We are back with another installment of "Tis the Podcast", and this week, we are covering John Woo's 2023, action-holiday film, "Silent Night"! Is this a Christmas movie or merely a film set at Christmas? Does its lack…
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Road to "MaXXXine" Part Two - Please, I'm A Star! - A "Pearl" Retrospective
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Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Fourth of July to all of our American listeners! Since we didn't get a chance to record a bonus Independence Day episode this year, we're releasing another episode that was originally intended to drop on Patreon instead! (Hence the explicit tag for language!) Think of it as a second "Summerween" treat, …
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Learn how preaching inspired by the Holy Spirit and the Early Church Fathers can lead to a sacramental encounter with the Word made flesh. Fr. Mitch welcomes Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP.By EWTN LIVE
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This Is A Completely Unique And Original Situation That Has Literally Never Happened Before. (Family Switch)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy First Day of July! We're barreling ever-closer to those 'Ber Months with more than a few big milestones along the way to be hit this month! How exciting is that? Less exciting is the film the elves are covering this week: the 2023 Netflix Original Movie, "Family Switch"! While they thought they escaped th…
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Road to "MaXXXine" Part One - I Will Not Accept A Life I Do Not Deserve - An "X" Retrospective
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Happy Sunday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Last Day of June! Since we didn't get a chance to record a bonus Fourth of July episode this year, we're releasing an episode that was originally intended to drop on Patreon instead! (Hence the explicit tag for language!) Think of it as a special "Summerween" treat, as it's an episode that covers a movie …
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MICHAEL JONES, DOUG KECK, THOM PRICE, TERESA TOMEO, AND DR. RAY GUARENDI
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Fr. Mitch welcomes Michael Jones, Ave Maria Radio’s Vice President, Doug Keck and other special guests to recall the life and work of Al Kresta.By EWTN LIVE
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The World Needs More Santas. (Christmas Commercials)
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Happy Leon Day! That's right! We are *officially* halfway to Christmas 2024! Can you believe it? This year is *flying* by! To mark this celebratory occasion, the elves gathered to once again talk Christmas commercials - our first time since the 2018 holiday season! There have been plenty of new, fabulous ones from all around the world released over…
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You Can Run, But You Can't Hide, Junior! (Home Alone 3)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Not only is it our final *official* episode of June (keep your eyes on your feeds for a bonus halfway to Christmas, Leon Day episode that'll be dropping tomorrow!), but it's also the final installment of "Bad Sequels" Month here at "Tis the Podcast"! The elves (barely) survived the cringe-worthy "Jingle all the Way…
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FR. MARK MCCORMICK AND MACKENZIE WARRENS
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Fr. Mitch discusses the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis with Fr. Mark McCormick and Mackenzie Warren.By EWTN LIVE
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Most Guys My Age Wouldn't Admit It, But When It Came To Christmas, I Still Felt Like A Little Kid. (A Christmas Story 2)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope all the dads out there had a wonderful Father's Day yesterday! Long before MAX released "A Christmas Story Christmas" back in 2012, there was a direct-to-Home Video sequel to that iconic holiday classic simply called, "A Christmas Story 2"! Naturally, the elves had to cover it as part of "Bad Sequel Month",…
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FR. JOSEPH HILL, SJ; FR. MICHAEL WEGENKA, SJ; AND MR. ISAAC BECK
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Fr. Mitch with Fr. Joseph Hill, SJ, Fr. Michael Wegenka, SJ and Isaac Beck discuss the martyrdom of St. Jean de Brebeuf, his relics, and the ministry of the North American Martyrs.By EWTN LIVE
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My Dad Works In Nuclear Research. (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Our journey through "Bad Straight-to-Home-Video Christmas Sequels" continues this week with "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure"! We can't even pretend otherwise - this movie is trash and may very well be the worst thing we've covered in over half-a-decade on the show. It was p…
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Fr. Mitch and John D. Finley, Ph.D. analyze who we are as sexual beings, and how we can give a strong Catholic response to society with science, philosophy and biblical truth.By EWTN LIVE
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Boy, Who Pooped in His Hashbrowns? (Jingle All the Way 2)
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Welcome back, Christmas lovers, to another episode of "Tis the Podcast"! This week, the elves procrastinate talking about the movie they're supposed to be discussing for about as long as they can, choosing instead to discuss movies they've recently seen, summer, tattoos, and just about anything and everything else. After a long intro and benig unab…
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Fr. Mitch and biologist, Dr. Ann Gauger, discuss intelligent design, scientific disciplines revealing the purpose and theology behind creation and its reflection of God?s glory.By EWTN LIVE
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I Know It's Hard. We Both Just Have To Be Strong. Just Until It Breaks. (A Creature Was Stirring)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Memorial Day! We hope you're all enjoying your long weekend! As today is the last Monday of May - if you can believe that! - today we bring to its conclusion Christmas-Horror month! So gather 'round to listen to the elves discuss the 2023 film, "A Creature Was Stirring". There's no sugarcoating this one. …
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FATHER DEACON ANTHONY DRAGANI, PH.D.
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Fr. Mitch and Fr. Deacon Anthony Dragani Ph.D. discuss the vocation to the diaconate and dive into the intricacies of living out that vocation within the Byzantine Catholic Church.By EWTN LIVE
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Holy Crap, You Aren't The Killer! You're Telling The Truth! You Don't Exist! (It's a Wonderful Knife)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, Kendall Farrae of "Two Girls, One Crypt" joins us for our latest installment of "Christmas Horror Month"! Discussed this week? The 2023 slasher-comedy, "It's a Wonderful Knife"! While the elves loved "There's Something in the Barn" and found "The Mean One" so bad it's good, is there anything redeemable a…
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KENNETH R. CRAYCRAFT, JR. PHD. J,D,
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Professor Kenneth Craycraft discusses how public witness in the U.S has largely been formed by the liberal story of America rather than the biblical story of Catholic Christianity.By EWTN LIVE
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First Off, The Barn Elf Doesn't Like Changes To The Barn. (There's Something in the Barn)
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Happy Monday to all! We trust that all the wonderful mothers out there had a splendid Mother's Day celebration! Now that it's passed, however, we are one holiday closer to Christmas! This week, after the elves kick off the episode by discussing the recent storms and harsh weather conditions in Oklahoma, they continued their journey through Christma…
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Fr. Mitch welcomes tour guide George Stephan to talk about how the holy sites in Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee and Jerusalem have such a profound effect on the pilgrims that visit.By EWTN LIVE
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Our Tale Starts The Same Coming Out Of The Gate, But This Time We're Adding Just One Twist Of Fate. (The Mean One)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy May! It is officially "Christmas Horror Movie Month" here at "Tis the Podcast" and the elves kick things off this week by covering the 2022 film, "The Mean One"! A B-Horror-Comedy in every sense of the word, it may actually surprise y'all what the elves think of this one! One thing's for sure though - the…
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Dr. James Papandrea explains how early Church Fathers saw the Scriptures, the meaning of “divine inspiration” and the different approaches to reading the Old and New Testaments.By EWTN LIVE
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Once You're Real, You Can't Become Unreal. (The Velveteen Rabbit [2023])
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Merry Last Monday of April fellow Christmas lovers! We hope you're ready for a tear jerker this week because all three elves are back together and diving into Apple TV's 2023 take on the children's classic "The Velveteen Rabbit". Also discussed? The best burger Thom has ever eaten, an upcoming in-person elf reunion, the weariness and feelings of dr…
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The mystery and importance of atonement is the topic for today. Dr. Margaret Turek helps us better understand why if God is love, would He send His Son to suffer and die as He did.By EWTN LIVE
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'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Before The Bad Guys Turned Good, When All Through The City, They Cased Each And Every Neighborhood. (The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, join Julia and Anthony (Thom, sadly, had other commitments) as they discuss the 2023, Netflix Original Animated Christmas Special, "The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday"! Listen as they discuss their thoughts and feelings on this original festive story and their histories with "The Bad Guys" theatrical film …
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Fr. Timothy Vaverek discusses how the salvation won for us in Christ goes beyond redemption as simply a pardon for our sins to a closer and deeper nuptial bond with Our Lord.By EWTN LIVE
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Chestnuts Roasting And Marshmallows Toasting, Let's Put The Year Under The Tree! (Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Join the elves as they take a jaunt across the pond to cover the 2021. stop-motion animated holiday special, "Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas"! British Christmas Specials have always been hit-or-miss for your hosts, especially, Thom and Anthony, but can the silent, titular sheep and his friends make th…
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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses his radio show where he defends the faith and explains why the Catholic Church has the answers to the hot-button issues affecting each of us.By EWTN LIVE
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For Me, Christmas Is All About The Gifts. And If You're A Kid, Your Only Goal Is To Maximize The Amount Of Presents You Get On The Big Day. (Diary of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy April 1st! Can you believe we're a quarter of the way through the year already? We sure can't! Yet, here we are - one major holiday closer to the most wonderful time of the year! This week, the elves kick off "Animation/Children's Movie Month" by covering the 2023, Disney Plus original movie, "Diary of a …
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Hippity Hoppin', Easter's On Its Way! (Here Comes Peter Cottontail)
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Happy Sunday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Easter! We hope the Easter Bunny was good to all of you and that you have a blessed day full of food, family, and friends! To celebrate the occasion, please enjoy this special bonus episode in which Julia and Anthony (sans Thom, who had prior commitments the evening this was recorded!) travel back to the …
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Jose Carlos Gonzalez-Hurtado, president of EWTN Spain, talks about the relationship between science and religion, and how certain scientific theories point to the existence of God.By EWTN LIVE
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Perfect! Christmas At The Sizzler! (Frasier [2023] - Season 1 - Episode 10 - Reindeer Games)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, to end TV month on a high note, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the one Christmas episode (so far) of the 2023 Paramount Plus revival, "Frasier"! For those following along at home, that's Season 1 - Episode 10: "Reindeer Games"! How does the revival compare to the original show? And what do th…
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Fr. Mitch welcomes old friend, Marcus Grodi. The former host of EWTN’s The Journey Home shares new testimonies from converts and re-verts about spiritual renewal, hope and healing.By EWTN LIVE
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Nothing Says "Merry Christmas" Like A Hostage Situation! (Reba - Season 2 - Episode 10 - Cookies For Santa)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you all had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day! This week, the elves continue their foray into television month by covering the Texas-set, early 2000's sitcom, "Reba"! For those who want to follow along, the episode they are discussing is Season 2, Episode 10, "Cookies For Santa"! Also discussed this week? This …
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Try As They Will And Try As They Might, Who Steals Me Gold Won't Live Through The Night! (Leprechaun)
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Happy Sunday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy St. Patrick's Day! As a special treat for y'all, enjoy this once Patreon-exclusive episode in which Anthony and Thom are joined by Ron Hogan - a.k.a. President Hotdog - of "Film Strip Podcast" to discuss the 1993 horror-comedy, "Leprechaun"! Listen to them alternate between laughing at and express bemusem…
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100 years ago, G.K. Chesterton defended attacks on the family, and spoke out to reclaim the glory of romance, love, marriage, parenthood and home. Guest Dale Ahlquist explains how.By EWTN LIVE
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Okay Then, Don't Do It For Dad. Do It For Mom. Look, She's Really Bummed Out Right Now And It's All Just 'Cause Christmas Is Messed Up. (Ted - Season 1 - Episode 6 - Loud Night)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying your extra hour of sunlight! This week, the elves are joined by Mr. Ron Hogan - a.k.a. PresidentHotdog - of "Film Strip Podcast" to discuss the one Christmas episode (so far) of Peacock's brand new original series, "Ted"! For those following along at home, that is Se…
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Dr. Anthony Lilles talks about his work on Doctors of the Church, featuring three important Spanish saints, and how Catholic Spain was able to avoid the Protestant Reformation.By EWTN LIVE
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Vampires Probably Not That Big On Christmas, Now That I Think About It. (Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 3 - Episode 10 - Amends)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We are officially in March, if you can believe it! We are moving fast through 2024 to get to our favorite time of year! This month on "Tis the Podcast" has officially been deemed "TV Month" and to kick things off, the elves are joined by good friend of the show Mr. Jay Skipworth of "Film Strip Podcast" to cover the…
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Holy Cross Family Ministries inspires, promotes and fosters prayer life and spiritual wellbeing in families throughout the world. Fr. Mitch speaks to its president, Fr. Fred Jenga.By EWTN LIVE
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Christmas Is About People Spending Money They Don't Have On Gifts That People Don't Want. (With Love, Christmas)
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Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Can you believe we're already in the final week of February? We sure can't! Two months down on the long journey to Christmas 2024! To celebrate the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to cover another Hallmark Channel Original Christmas Movie: 2017's "With Love, Christmas"! How does this one compare to past H…
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Dr. Anthony Clark explores similarities and differences between Buddhist doctrine and Catholic theology, and how they’ve diverged through ambitious ecumenism and modern secularism.By EWTN LIVE
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Well, Christmas Is Coming And I Think I Need Your Help. (12 Gifts of Christmas)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy President's Day to our American listeners! We hope you're all enjoying your long weekend! This week, the elves travel back to the land of Hallmark Channel Original Christmas movies to cover the 2015 Romantic Comedy, "12 Gifts of Christmas"! The elves have covered quite a few Hallmark movies at this point …
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Francis Maier’s recent survey of religious and lay people reveals a frank and sobering picture of the Catholic Church in America today, yet there is tremendous hope for the future.By EWTN LIVE
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The Holidays Don't Have To Be Perfect. (Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!)
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Ho, ho, ho! In this festive edition of "Tis the Podcast", we’re bringing back the 90's to dive into the comedic chaos of the 2023 Christmas movie, "Urkel Saves Christmas: The Movie!", based on the classic TV show, "Family Matters"! Before analyzing the antics of Steve Urkel as he tries to make Christmas better (and fails on every level), the elves …
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Author Gary Michuta explains how traditional Biblical interpretations are being challenged, and how we can ensure what Jesus taught and did is accurately recorded and passed on.By EWTN LIVE
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Patreon Sneak Peek - Tis the Ruined Podcast - Episode 1 - Terrifier
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy February! One month down on our journey to the 2024 Holiday Season! This past week, life got in the way for all of the elves and they were unable to record! But never fear, for they've decided to drop this once Patreon-exclusive episode as a sneak peek at the extra bonus content you can get for as little …
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