Join confirmed dorks, Dan and Erik while they discuss and review underground records. With a focus on the Iowa and Midwest music scene, we also feature interviews with local artists and deep dive episodes. A detailed and derailed peek into what's happening here in the middle of the country.
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137. Mutually Assured Destruction Vol. 2 (Riff Riff, Devo, Fieldy's Dreams)
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Dan and Erik review three albums they think they will hate, and they sort of do. We also talk a little about defunct fast food joints.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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136. A Conversation with Luke Bascom (The End Times)
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Dan and Erik talk to Luke Bascom about his new e.p., which is awesome. We also talk about upcoming changes for the podcast.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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135. A Conversation with Iowa Metal Underground (Luke Hougen, William Woodrow Hall)
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This time Dan and Erik talk to Luke Hougen and William Woodrow Hall, the founders of the Iowa Metal Underground, about the big metal fest coming up on August 3rd.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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134. A Conversation with Aseethe
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Dan and Erik talk to Brian, Noah and Eric from Iowa/Illinois doomsters Aseethe. We talk quite a lot about gear and just a little about Tool.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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133. Predictions of a Down (youbet, Aseethe, Luke Bascom and the End Times
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from doubt, Seethe and Luke Bascom and The End Times. We also talk about System of a Down and confuse Jim Carrey and Jim Carrol.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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132. Unforgiven Funk Cake (Chemtrails, She Spread Sorrow, Ill Omen/Frontal Assault)
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Dan and Erik talk about music from Chemtrails, She Spread Sorrow and a split from Ill Omen and Frontal Assault! We also talk about James Hetfield and sandwiches.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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131. Your Vandalism Summer (Uranium Club, Nervous Tick and the Zipper Lips, Birdsmith)
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Dan and Erik talk about music from Uranium Club, Nervous Tick and the Zipper Lips and Iowa City's Birdsmith. We also talk about Nightmare on Elm St and the Doof Warrior.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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130. Local Round Up 7! (Matryoshka Ghost, Grandfather Confusion, William Elliot Whitmore, Good Morning Midnight, Mad Dad Records)
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Yee-haw! This week Cowboy Dan and Erik round up five local releases! We talk about music from Matryoshka Ghost, Grandfather Confusion, William Elliot Whitmore, Good Morning Midnight, and Mad Dad Records.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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129. Steve Albini Retrospective
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Dan and Erik talk about thier favorite Steve Albini records and the impact he had on thier musical lives.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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128. Pop Star Celebrity Burnout (Cheekface, Northern Liberties, Soup Riot)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Cheekface, Northern Liberties and Iowa City's Soup Riot. We also drone on and on about how the 90's were different or some other boomer stuff.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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127. We're on a Mission from Creek 2 (Osees, Armand Hammer, Anthony Worden, 24thankyou)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from some of the acts coming to the Mission Creek festival in Iowa City!Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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126. Groundhog Dan (Brandon Seabrook, Slift, Maul of America)
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This time Dan and Erik talk about music from Brandon Seabrook, Slift and Iowa City's Maul of America. Also, for some reason, Dan time travels back to the 90's.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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125. A Conversation with Ten Tigers AC
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Dan and Erik have a fun converstion with Muscatine Iowa's own Ten Tigers AC!Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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124. Johnny Fresh Productions (Evil Sword, Squeeze, TV Cop)
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This time Dan and Erik talk about music from Evil Sword, Squeeze and Iowa power pop punkers TV Cop! We also talk about a sweet Miami Vice reboot that we are totally going to make happen.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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123. A Conversation with Alex Crist (Closet Witch)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk to Alex Crist of Closet Witch about the new record and lots of other stuff. A super fun and in-depth talk!Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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122. A Real Life Grim Reaper Vibe (Squid, Full of Hell/Nothing, Ten Tigers AC)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Squid, Full of Hell/Nothing and Muscatine's Ten Tigers AC! Erik also goes the heck off about media that glorifies being a big ol' creep. Like seriously, if you're a creep, you are probably going to get upset.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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121. The Best Dang Records of 2023
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Dan and Erik talk about thier favorite releases of 2023, and a little bit about ice cream and Ministry.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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120. A Conversation with New Standards Men
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Dan and Erik talk to Drew, Jeremy, Bob and Ike of New Standards Men!Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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119. Green Apples on the Moon (Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, Zeal & Ardor, Closet Witch)
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Dan and Erik talk about music from Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, Zeal & Ardor and Closet Witch! We also talk so much about food it's like a problem.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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118. A Conversation with Kevin Erhardt-Hansen and Frank Carroll (Dirt Chamber, Opt-Out)
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Dan and Erik talk to Kevin Erhardt-Hansen and Frank Carroll about thier latest collab Bedlam and upcoming releases.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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117. Local Round Up 6! (Phantom Threat, SLWccWatt, Bodiah, Brooks Strause, Death Kill Overdrive)
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Local Round up! This time Dan and Erik talk about music from Phantom Threat, SLWccWatt, Bodiah, Brooks Strause, Death Kill Overdrive. We also discuss the music videos that scared us as kids.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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116. Long John Cougars (Savoy Motel, Cruelster, Dave Helmer)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Savoy Motel, Cruelster and Iowa City's Dave Helmer. We also talk about a zombie virus and Long Johns Silver's. Also, this is unrelated, but you may want to start trying to remember the exact date you last ate at Long John Silver's.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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115. Project Blue Blink 182 (Nadja, Snooper, Lou Sherry)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Nadja, Snooper and Iowa City's Lou Sherry. We also talk abouut pretty much everything in the universe, including aliens.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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114. Jimmy Chicken Dick (Marina Herlop, Geese, The Unsettled Serenade)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Marina Herlop, Geese and Cedar Rapids' The Unsettled Serenade. We also talk about the Creed Cruise and the Titanic, which surely have nothing on common.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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113. Delta Greens and Blues (Pagan Athletes, Water From Your Eyes, Frank Carroll and Dirt Chamber)
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This episode Dan and Eirk talk about music from Pagan Athletes, Water From Your Eyes and the Ohio/Iowa industrial callab between Frank Carroll and Dirt Chamber. We also ask some impossibe questions about some very deep music mysteries.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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112. Into the Spiderland (Jeff Rosenstock, Hot Graves, New Standards Men)
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Dan and Erik talk about music from Jeff Rosenstock, Hot Graves and Colorado/Iowa post rock outift New Standards Men. We also just ramble about nothing, like usual, but it's somehow even worse.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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111. Sucks To Be Cool (Apathy, Sparks, The Night Lights)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Apathy, Sparks and Iowa folksters The Night Lights. We also talk about party lakes and wishing we could be geekier.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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110. Billy Cobrain Drain (Quasi, The C.I.A, Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Quasi, The C.I.A and Des Moines' Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops. Also, Erik goes the heck off about Kurt Cobain, like too far, like he really hopes you can still like him after this episode.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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109. A Conversation with Travis Austin (FKA Climate)
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This episode we have a super fun and inspirational conversation with the Quad Cities' Travis Austin about his project FKA Climate.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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108. Operation Dokken Freedom (The Murder Capital, Mandy Indiana, TANG)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from The Murder Capital, Mandy Indiana, and Iowa band TANG. We also talk waaaay too much about Dokken and our hometown, Muscatine.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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107. A Conversation with Luke Tweedy (Sinner Frenz, Flat Black Studios)
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Dan and Erik Talk to Luke Tweedy about his music with Sinner Frenz and running Flat Black Studios in Lone Tree, Iowa. It's an awesome conversation, even if we talk way too much about synthesizers.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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106. Hacker, Whacker, Robot Smacker (Muele, Crime of Passing, FKA Climate)
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Dan and Erik talk about music from Muele, Crime of Passing and Quad Cities artist FKA Climate. Dan also invents a robot to fact check the show. I know it sounds crazy, because it is.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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105. A Conversation with Jack Christensen (Beat Strings, Jack Christensen)
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This episode we talk to Jack Christensen about the Beat Strings and his solo record. We also forget to actually do the interview until halfway through the episode, so it feels kind go backwards. Kind of like that movie Memento, but there's no twist at the end.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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104. Get In Loser, We're Going Doom Surfing (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, F%ck Money, Basketball Divorce Court)
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This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, F%ck Money and Iowa City's Basketball Divorce Court! We also talk about the Pixies battle against alarm clocks.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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103. A Conversation with Ill Omen
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This episode we talk to Luke, Curtis and Caleb from Cedar Rapids thrash outfit Ill Omen. We talk about their new album and a lot about Metallica. We always talk a lot about Metallica, it's getting a little embarrassing. Anyway, we had a fun conversation and you should listen!Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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102. Local Round Up 5! (Moonrabbit, Ill Omen, Murnau, Early Girl, Sinner Frenz, Hayes Noble)
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It's another Local Round Up! This time we talk about music from Moon Rabbit, Ill Omen, Murnau, Early Girl, Sinner Frenz and Hayes Noble. We also talk a little about posthumous releases and the original ancient alien, Eddie from Iron Maiden.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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101. A Conversation with Thomas Parkinson (Disholy, Lord Green)
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This episode we talk to Omaha's Thomas Parkinson about his project Disholy. Lots of nerding out about gear on this one!Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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100. The Flashback Episode (Tyler the Creator, The Armed, Future Death, Buck Gooter, Tropical F%ck Storm, Exek)
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Dan and Erik listen back to their favorite reviews from the past 100 episodes! Including reviews of Tyler the Creator, The Armed, Future Death, Buck Gooter, Tropical F%ck Storm and EXEK. We also have some not so special guests.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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99. A Conversation with Moscow Puzzles
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Dan and Erik talk to Tobin Hoover and Tony Andrys of Moscow Puzzles. We also contemplate the mysteries of the universe, like always.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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98. We're on a Mission from Creek (Divino Nino, Extravision, Ebony Tusks, Mr. Softheart, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Karen Meat)
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Dan and Erik talk about the Mission Creek 2023 festival in Iowa City. We talk about music from a few of the bands playing, Divino Nino, Extravision, Ebony Tusks, Mr. Softheart, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Karen Meat. We also discuss the most important thing happening in the news right now, Meg White.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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97. A.T. the Movies (Best Soundtracks and Scores)
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Dan and Erik rank and talk about their favorite movie scores and soundtracks. I guess we decided to make a feature length episode out of this. We really don't mess around or goof off very much this episode, just mostly stick to the reviews. I guess we talk about spaghetti a little bit. Two thumbs up!…
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96. Local Round Up 4! (Monica Austin, Bleaken, Marc Hans Showalter, Jack Christensen, Why Bother?, Eugene Levy)
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Dan and Erik talk about Iowa and Illinois music from Monica Austin, Bleaken, Marc Hans Showalter, Jack Christensen, Why Bother? and Eugene Levy. We also talk about Icee and pretty much only Icee.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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95. A Glam Rock Switchblade Dream (Young Fathers, 72-Hour Post Fight, Dryad, MSPAINT)
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Dan and Erik talk about music from Young Fathers, 72-Hour Post Fight, Dryad and MSPAINT. We also talk about the eating habits of Lars Ulrich and the glory of Great River Days. Oh, and lots of other really important things.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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94. A Conversation with Haploid
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Dan and Erik Have a super fun time talking to Kaylee, Mathias and Dave of the band Haploid!Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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93. Locals Only! Round Up 3 (Moscow Puzzles, Thought Wrong, Safe Space, The House Flies, Mocktag, Good Morning Midnight)
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Dan and Erik talk about local music from Moscow Puzzles, Thought Wrong, Safe Space, The House Flies, Mocktag and Good Morning Midnight! We also talk about how you shouldn't share things you've discovered with other people, even though that's exactly what we do on this podcast. Eye-roll emoji.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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92. A Conversation with Steve Maule (Grandfather Confusion, Mountain Swallower)
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This time Dan and Erik talk to the Quad Cities' Steve Maul of Grandfather Confusion and Mountain Swallower!Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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91. Paging Dr. Danzig (Brainiac, Vex Ruffin, Phantom Threat)
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Dan and Erik talk about music from Brainiac, Vex Ruffin and Southeast Iowa's Phantom Threat. We also analyze another of Dan's dream and Erik gets all thirsty for Danzig.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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90. A Conversation with Brooks Strause
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This episode Dan and Erik talk to legendary Iowa singer/songwriter, Brooks Strause. Not much else to say, it's a good one!Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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89. Mind Control Hacks for Alien Cats (Playthatboizay, Hey Colossus, Grandfather Confusion)
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This episode we talk about music from Playthatboizay, Hey Colossus and the QC's own Grandfather Confusion. We also talk pretty much only about Toxoplasmosis and the 90's, so yeah, get ready for that.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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88. Local's Only, Part 2! (Cursed Existence, Haploid, Maul of America, Ill Omen, Spaniel)
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Part two of our year end Local Iowa Round Up, reviews for Cursed Existence, Haploid, Maul of America, Ill Omen and Spaniel! Erik and Dan are almost insufferable this episode with seamingly endless sidetracks, rabbit holes and buffoonery.Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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