Explore every episode of the podcast Guess the Year
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| In Conversation with Gabi Moskowitz, Author of "Dead in the Kitchen: The Official Grateful Dead Cookbook" | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:41:28 | |
Recorded live at Copperfield’s Books in Sebastopol, I sit down with cookbook author Gabi Moskowitz to talk about Dead in the Kitchen: The Official Grateful Dead Cookbook. We get into what makes a recipe spiritually Dead, why the book is vegetarian, how Dave Lemieux helped shape its structure, and how cooking—like improvisation—depends on preparation, a good pantry, and letting go of perfection. | |||
| In Conversation with Jim Newton at Booksmith in SF | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:50:25 | |
In mid-August, I chatted with journalist Jim Newton at Booksmith in SF about his newly released Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead, and an American Awakening, which is out now. We touched on:
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| 4/21/25 | 21 Apr 2025 | 01:11:34 | |
This week, Parsons School of Design lecturer Annabelle Walsh curates the setlist as returning champ Pete is joined by Adam, Tomas, and Corey. Annabelle investigates the intersections of subculture, fashion theory, and material culture. Her thesis project at Parsons was entitled Fashion is Dead: The Long Strange History of Deadhead Style. She has presented at the Dead Studies Association Conference. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links
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| Season 2 Tournament of Champions Final | 21 Oct 2024 | 01:18:56 | |
This week, author, historian, and Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally curates the setlist as former champs Steve, Pete, and Gavin face off in the Season 2 Tournament of Champions final. Dennis wrote the introduction for The Silver Snarling Trumpet: The Birth of the Grateful Dead―The Lost Manuscript of Robert Hunter, which is available now. Thanks to Ellisa for providing a beautiful painting of Jerry Garcia as the winner's prize, and Shelburne Farms for hooking up the second and third place finishers with prize packs as well. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| An Interview With Chuck Klosterman | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:54:16 | |
Bestselling author Chuck Klosterman joins the show to give his (non-Deadhead) take on the Grateful Dead. Chuck dishes on why the Dead are tied for 4th on his list of greatest American bands, the Dead's politics, John Mayer's guitar playing, separating the art from the artist, and lots more. Chuck's newest release, The Nineties: A Book, is available in paperback now. This episode is brought to you by Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce. The show poster was created by 30k ft. We'll be back next week with the Tournament of Champions final. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #3 | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:58:48 | |
This week, Sam Coturri from Winery Sixteen 600 and The Wine Makers podcast curates the setlist as former champs Aron, Pete, and CJ face off. Thanks to Winery Sixteen 600 for providing this week's prize pack. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| Europe '24: Germany | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:41:12 | |
This week, German Deadheads Uwe, Wolfgang, Frank, and Hubertus join for a special Europe '24 episode. This week's prize pack was generously provided by the official Grateful Dead Tarot Cards. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #2 | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:34:40 | |
This week, John Henrikson, host of The Deadpod, curates the setlist as former champs Gunnar, Gavin, Edward, and Brett face off. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #1 | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:53:30 | |
This week, Jim Newton, UCLA professor, author, and former LA Times bureau chief, curates the setlist as former champs Steve, Patrick, Sean, and Ben face off. Thanks to Sancho and Althea for providing this week's prize pack. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 5/13/24 (Season Finale) | 13 May 2024 | 01:07:33 | |
This week, Davis Schneiderman, professor of English at Lake Forrest College, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities, and Principal Investigator of a $1.2m Mellon Foundation grant called HUMAN, curates the setlist as returning champ CJ is joined by Ross, Skelly, and Pete. Thanks to Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 5/6/24 | 06 May 2024 | 01:02:33 | |
This week, Dr. Sue Balter-Reitz, host of The Dead of Night on Yellowstone Public Radio (alongside co-producer Ken Siebert) curates the setlist as returning champ Aron is joined by John, CJ, and Jay. Thanks to Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 4/29/24 (Mailbag) | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:55:37 | |
Click here to check out Season 2's official shirt designed by our poster artist, Dillon. The shirt will only be available to buy for 48 hours. Thank you for your endless support. It means the world.
This week is a mailbag episode. Listeners sent in tracks (and explanations) which returning champ Henry, as well as Luke, Aron, and Sean guessed the years of. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 6/16/25 | 16 Jun 2025 | 01:04:06 | |
This week, Dr. Darryl De Marzio curates the setlist as returning champ Adam is joined by John, Jack, and Bryan. Darryl is the Executive Director of the Portsmouth Institute, Portsmouth Abbey’s Benedictine Center for Catholic Thought, Liturgy, and Culture. Darryl holds a masters and doctoral degree from Columbia University. His scholarship spans philosophy of education, ethical theory, and Catholic educational practice, with articles published in leading journals including Educational Theory, and Studies in Philosophy and Education. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links
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| 4/22/24 | 22 Apr 2024 | 01:10:04 | |
This week, Andy Logan from Grateful Guitars curates the setlist as returning champ Henry is joined by Brian, Isaac, and Charlie. Thanks to Jerry Tone Store for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 4/15/24 | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:54:23 | |
This week, Knob from the Grateful Dead podcast Help on the Way curates the setlist as returning champ Sean is joined by John, David, and Henry. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 4/8/24 | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:57:37 | |
This week, professor Michael Kaler, author of the new book Get Shown the Light: Improvisation and Transcendence in the Music of the Grateful Dead curates the setlist as returning champ Edward is joined by Jack, Sean, and Greg. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 4/1/24 | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:49:40 | |
This week, Kevin from Wook+ curates the setlist as 3x returning champ Gavin is joined by Paul K., Paul S., and Edward. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 3/25/24 | 25 Mar 2024 | 01:06:43 | |
This week, professor and 3x Guess the Year champ Todd LaMaskin curates the setlist as 2x returning champ Gavin is joined by David, Grant, and Tommy. Thanks to Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. Check out Todd in conversation with author John Brackett (followed by a heady Dead tribute band) on Friday, 3/29, at Fermental in Wilmington, NC. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 3/18/24 | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:59:49 | |
This week, guitarist, songwriter, and co-host of the Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast Rich Mahan curates the setlist as returning champ Gavin is joined by Jake, Alyssa, and Darryl. Thanks to Shelburne Farms for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links
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| 3/11/24 | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:00:41 | |
This week, clothing designer Meghan Fabulous curates the setlist as 4x returning champ Brett is joined by Benny, Gavin, and Daniel. Thanks to Meghan for also providing this week's prize pack from her new Grateful Dead Fabulous collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 3/4/24 | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:59:38 | |
This week, Ed Martin, creator of 31 Days of Dead, curates the setlist as 3x returning champ Brett faces off against Tim, Jacob, and John. Thanks to JyArz for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 2/26/24 (All Morning Dew) | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:43:59 | |
This week, Mike plays only Morning Dews as 2x returning champ Brett is joined by Reed, The Old Goat, and Tom. Thanks to candle shop Mundane for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 2/19/24 | 19 Feb 2024 | 01:00:52 | |
This week, former contestant Kyle curates the setlist as returning champ Brett is joined by Kendall, Dave, and Keeton. Thanks to apparel shop Four Direction Batik for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links
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| 6/9/25 | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:09:09 | |
This week, professor Rick Monture curates the setlist as returning champ Scott is joined by Adam, Cory, and Matt. Rick is the director of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University, where he also teaches in the Department of English and Cultural Studies. Rick is a member of the Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Rick is also the author of We Share Our Matters: Two Centuries of Writing and Resistance at Six Nations of the Grand River—which maps the intellectual traditions and ongoing sovereignty of the Haudenosaunee people. Rick holds a PhD in English from McMaster, is a past Fulbright scholar, and has long served on the boards of cultural and educational institutions at Six Nations. Rick is also a longtime Grateful Dead taper and member of the Grateful Dead Studies Association. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 2/12/24 | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:58:50 | |
This week, artist Mark A. Rodriguez aka Dead Tape Collector curates the setlist as returning champ Ben faces off against Brett, Ricardo, and Mike. Thanks to apparel shop Posta for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links
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| 2/5/24 | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:57:03 | |
This week, writer, psychedelic researcher, and host of the MAPS podcast Zach Leary curates the setlist as returning champ Pat is joined by Ben, Mike, and Billy. Thanks to Antigua Threads for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| 1/29/24 | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:56:23 | |
This week, guitar teacher Gabe Bergman curates the setlist as Gunnar defends his title against Patrick, Eric, and Orion. Reach out to Gabe for lessons via email (gbergman0211@gmail.com) or through his Instagram. Thanks to ceramics shop Ninth House Goods for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster.
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| 1/22/24 | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:53:30 | |
This week, photographer Bob Minkin curates the setlist as 6x champ Steve squares off against Lars, Gunnar, and Warren. Bob's books "Just Jerry" and "Just Bobby" are available now. Thanks to Sunshine Daydream Dyes for providing this week's prize pack, and to 30k ft for creating the show poster.
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| 1/15/24 | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:04:15 | |
This week, John Brackett, author of the newly released book "Live Dead: The Grateful Dead, Live Recordings, and the Ideology of Liveness" curates the setlist as 5x returning champ Steve faces off against Kevin, BJ, and Jim. You can order "Live Dead" via Duke Press and Amazon. Thank you John for also providing a copy as this week's prize pack. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net
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| 1/8/24 | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:51:33 | |
This week, Greg DeLuis from DeLuis Guitars curates the setlist as returning champ Steve goes up against Vinnie, Brian, and Kevin. Thanks to Shelburne Farms for providing this week's prize pack.
This episode is audio only.
To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net Links: Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve"
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| 1/1/24 | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:57:05 | |
Season 2 begins with Jay Faires from Jerry Tone Store curating the setlist and Steve, fresh off his Tournament of Champions victory, resuming his run by taking on Rich, Thomas, and Larry. Thanks to Where's Trey for providing this week's prize pack. You can now watch this episode of Guess the Year on our YouTube channel. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net Links: | |||
| Season 2 Teaser | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:00:40 | |
Guess the Year returns with Season 2 beginning 1.1.24... which will feature video. Subscribe to our YouTube channel now to watch each episode play out. We will of course continue releasing the show as a podcast for those who prefer to listen. Tune in on 1.1.24. New curators, new format (4 contestants per week instead of 5), new finals scoring system (3 songs total-- lower aggregate score wins). Also, please take a moment to rate Guess the Year 5 stars and write a review. I know it isn't fun, but it helps the show a lot. See you next week.
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| Tournament of Champions Finals (Part II) | 02 Oct 2023 | 01:05:34 | |
This is the second part of a marathon finals matchup. This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown. David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here. As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. Thanks to everyone for listening and supporting the show. We're gonna take a short break and be back in November with Season 2. | |||
| Tournament of Champions Finals (Part I) | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:41:25 | |
This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown. This is the first part of a marathon finals matchup. Part two comes out next week. David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here. As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. | |||
| 6/2/25 | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:54:07 | |
This week, Grammy winning sound engineer David Glasser curates the setlist as returning champ Brendan is joined by Scott, Alec, and Max. David Glasser is founder and chief engineer at Airshow Mastering. With over 35 years in audio engineering, David has mastered thousands of records, including more than 80 GRAMMY nominees. He’s a three-time nominee himself, earning two Grammys for his work on the Anthology of American Folk Music and Screamin’ and Hollerin’ the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton. David remastered the Dead’s entire studio album catalog, Europe ’72, Without a Net-- the list is endless. This week's poster was designed by Billy King. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| Championship Preview, Season 2 Announcement, & How GTY Started | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:03:14 | |
There will actually be Grateful Dead music in next week's episode. | |||
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #4 | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:57:54 | |
This week, Matt Busch, who oversees the world of Bob Weir, curates the setlist as Murph, Mateo, Todd, Smego, and Andy compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #4. The winner will continue on to the finals. Thank you to TCO Fly Shop for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.
Some tickets are still available for Bob Weir's tour with Wolf Bros. | |||
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #3 | 04 Sep 2023 | 01:00:13 | |
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #2 | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:31:52 | |
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #1 | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:40:36 | |
This week, James, Jeremy, Kyle, and Larry, the Grateful Dentist return to compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #1. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to Phish and Grateful Dead outfitter Section 119 for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. In addition to the competition, we discuss Frank Zappa, Trey vs Jerry’s guitar playing, why ’83 is an underrated year for the Dead, and much more. For those interested in jumping into Frank Zappa, Kyle made this Spotify playlist. And here's the mentioned Charlie Rose/Trey Anastasio interview. | |||
| Grahame Lesh and Brian Lesh | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:40:50 | |
This week, Grahame Lesh and Brian Lesh guess the year of Grateful Dead live tracks as a team (this episode was filmed live and is also available on YouTube). I play five songs and their goal is to be 10 or fewer years off in aggregate. Tickets are on sale now for Sunday Daydream Festival, which takes place on 8/27/23 in Novato, CA. The festival features Phil Lesh & the Terrapin All-Stars, Melvin Seals & JGB, and more. Grahame and Brian are playing for shirts provided by officially licensed Grateful Dead designer Play Dead. The episode poster was drawn by 30k ft. | |||
| Smego, Murph, & Geov vs Todd, Joshua, & Jonathan (Part II) | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:59:35 | |
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Todd, Joshua, and Jonathan listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week (5). The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts. | |||
| Smego, Murph, & Geov vs Todd, Joshua, & Jonathan (Part I) | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:44:51 | |
This week's episode is a team format (the last match in the series). Returning contestants Smego, Murph, and Geov listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts. | |||
| Cooper, Gemma, & Michael vs Nate, Adam, & Mike (Part II) | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:48:03 | |
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Nate, Adam, and Mike listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week (7). The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts. | |||
| Cooper, Gemma, & Michael vs Nate, Adam, & Mike (Part I) | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:46:55 | |
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Cooper, Gemma, and Michael listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts. | |||
| 5/26/25 | 26 May 2025 | 01:03:01 | |
This week, author Ray Robertson curates the setlist as returning champ John is joined by Dylan and Brendan. Ray is the author of multiple novels and nonfiction works, including All the Years Combine: The Grateful Dead in Fifty Shows, a journey through the Dead’s history via fifty iconic performances. Ray’s writing has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, and Canadian Notes & Queries. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: More Links | |||
| Kyle, Jared, & Joseph vs Luke, Riley, & Caleb (Part II) | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:47:08 | |
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Luke, Riley, and Caleb listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week. The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts. | |||
| Kyle, Jared, & Joseph vs Luke, Riley, & Caleb (Part I) | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:55:12 | |
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Kyle, Jared, and Joseph listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts. | |||
| 5/15/23 | 15 May 2023 | 01:19:24 | |
This week, guitarist Michael Palmisano curates the setlist as Steve goes for the 3peat against John, Doug, Bryan, and Nick.
This episode's prize pack is provided by ABDB Designs. Here's a link to Michael Palmisano's online guitar community Guitar Gate and to his YouTube page. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them. | |||
| 5/8/23 | 08 May 2023 | 01:10:19 | |
This week, Global Co-Lead of Artist Relations for Amazon Music and Aquarium Drunkard Contributor Stephen Brower curates the setlist as returning champion Steve tries to beat Jimmy, James, and Shane.
This episode's prize pack is provided by Trout Stalkers. Here's a link to Stephen Brower's Cosmic Strings playlist on Amazon Music. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them. | |||