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| Road to Perdition | 06 août 2026 | 01:06:31 | |
There are only podcasters in this room
The Becks are back to begin their series on Movies You Didn't Know Were Based on Graphic Novels with 2002's Road to Perdition! In this episode, they discuss CW's superheroes, The Green Mile, and of course, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Enjoy!
Next episode: Cowboys & Aliens | |||
| The Odyssey (2026) | 23 juil. 2026 | 01:26:01 | |
I defy the Pods
The Becks have a brand new spoiler-filled episode for you on a brand new movie: The Odyssey directed by Christopher Nolan, in theaters now! In this episode, the Becks break down Nolan's themes, examine what makes Emily Wilson's translation of the source material different, and explain why a GPS is better at directions than hubris. Enjoy!
Next Episode Homework: Road to Perdition (2002) | |||
| O Brother, Where Art Thou? | 09 juil. 2026 | 01:00:10 | |
I am the man of constant podcasts
The Becks take some time off from their time off to bring you a brand new episode on the Coen Brothers' 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, based on Homer's classic epic The Odyssey. Join them as they deep dive into this very The Treatment-coded film, answering questions like: why are there so many cows? what happened to Odysseus' son? and did anyone on set even read the source material? Enjoy!
Next Episode Homework: The Odyssey (2026) | |||
| She's the Man | 25 juin 2026 | 01:06:29 | |
Some men are born podcasters, some record podcasts, and some have podcasts thrust upon them
The global tournament of international soccer (which we will not name for fear of being sued) is upon us, so the Becks are taking a look at the soccer movie She's the Man, inspired by William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. How did Amanda Bynes give the world Channing Tatum? Should Bynes' character been allowed to be subbed off then subbed back on in the climactic soccer game? Which Beck pooped their pants in the 7th grade? All these answers and more in this brand new episode!
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| Slaughterhouse-Five | 11 juin 2026 | 01:03:25 | |
And so it pods
The Becks conclude the season on Books We Didn't Get In High School with Kurt Vonnegut's classic novel Slaughter-House Five and its 1972 film adaptation. In this episode: Billy talks about bombs, Codie attempts to get the pod a copyright strike, and Toby bites a toe. Enjoy!
Next episode homework: She's the Man
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| Lord of the Flies | 28 mai 2026 | 01:13:08 | |
Sucks to your podcast!
The Becks are stranded on podcast island, so what better to do than discuss William Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies and its numerous filmed adaptations? In this episode: Codie takes a rare stint on the soapbox, Billy reveals deep Billy lore, and the Becks discuss which character would be played by a human in the Muppets' Lord of the Flies. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: Slaughterhouse-Five | |||
| Animal Farm | 14 mai 2026 | 01:19:14 | |
All podcasts are equal, but some podcasts are more equal than others
The Becks continue their homework this season with George Orwell's Animal Farm, adapted to film three times including in 2026. In this episode, they discuss modern satire like South Park, how to drink at parties, and Billy tries not to react to another Philly sports playoff loss while recording. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: Lord Of The Flies | |||
| Fahrenheit 451 | 30 avr. 2026 | 01:42:18 | |
Do you ever read the pods you cast?
The Becks begin their "Books We Probably Didn't Understand In High School" season with Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and its adaptations by Francois Truffaut and HBO. In this episode, they break down the themes of this classic novel, analyze why the 2018 film didn't work too good, and a hefty criticism of AI. Check it out!
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Next Episode Homework: Animal Farm (1954) | |||
| The Last Temptation of Christ | 16 avr. 2026 | 01:27:34 | |
Let he among us without sin cast the first pod
The Becks are back on the Scorsese train to talk about his 1988 adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel The Last Temptation of Christ. Yeah, they're going there. What are The Becks' religious backgrounds? Is this story heretical or blasphemous? What is the real elephant in the room? Listen to find out!
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Next episode homework: Fahrenheit 451 (1966 & 2018) | |||
| Wicked | 02 avr. 2026 | 01:47:08 | |
No good pod goes unpunished
The Becks wrap up their journey to Oz with an examination of Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, and its film adaptations Wicked and Wicked: For Good. How did the story of the novel change from book to musical to film? Did the movie need to be a combined 5 hours long? Is this the episode that makes Billy quit? Listen to find out!
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Next Episode Homework: The Last Temptation Of Christ (1988) | |||
| The Wizard of Oz, Part Two | 19 mars 2026 | 02:24:20 | |
We're off to see the caster, the wonderful caster of pod
The Becks have a LOT more to say about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this time about THREE other adaptations you may not have seen: The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005), The Wizard of Oz (Toho, 1982), and The Wiz (1978). In this episode, they break down what works in these adaptations, what doesn't, and of course a ton of tangents. Also a surprise spoilery review of The Bride! at the end. Enjoy!
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Next Episode's Homework: Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025) | |||
| The Wizard Of Oz | 05 mars 2026 | 01:16:32 | |
There's no cast like pod
The Becks have been sucked into a cyclone and dropped into the magical land of Pod with a brand new episode! This one is on the classic L Frank Baum novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 MGM filmed adaptation The Wizard of Oz. You know the one, it's the one with the songs and Judy Garland! In this episode: Codie talks a lot about the source material, Billy realizes that EVERY movie is secretly The Wizard of Oz, and Toby makes a bunch of background noise. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: The Muppets Wizard of Oz (2005), The Wizard Of Oz (1982), The Wiz (1978) | |||
| In the Heat of the Night | 19 févr. 2026 | 01:18:45 | |
They call me Mr. Pod!
The Becks have a brand new episode for Black History Month, this one's on the 1965 novel In the Heat of the Night by John Ball and its 1967 film adaptation of the same name by Norman Jewison. In this episode, the Becks talk about the Olympics, Dolly Parton movies, and their upcoming divorce? Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: The Wizard Of Oz (1939) | |||
| Arrival | 05 févr. 2026 | 01:15:20 | |
We don't know if they understand the difference between a pod and a cast
The Becks have arrived on your podcast feed with a brand new episode on the 2016 film Arrival, based on the 1998 story Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang. In this episode, they talk about having pets, how they met, and obviously the film and story in question. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: In The Heat of the Night (1967) | |||
| 2001: A Space Odyssey | 22 janv. 2026 | 01:30:31 | |
Open the cast bay doors, POD
The Becks are bringing you a brand new episode on 2001: A Space Odyssey! Codie may be struggling with the pains of Gym Life, and Billy is recovering from the SuperFlu, but that doesn't stop them from dissecting the plot, structure, and themes of Arthur C. Clarke's novel and its film adaptation by Stanley Kubrick. Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: Arrival (2016) | |||
| Stand By Me | 08 janv. 2026 | 01:06:08 | |
You guys wanna see a dead pody?
The Becks are kicking off 2026 with a brand new episode on Stephen King's classic novella The Body and Rob Reiner's seminal adaptation: 1986's Stand By Me. I this podcast, the Becks discuss the holidays, the weird thing Brownsville Oregon did to honor the production, and of course THEMES. This movie is about something. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: 2001: A Space Odyssey | |||
| Scrooge (1970) | 25 déc. 2025 | 02:02:01 | |
Bah, podbug
Merry Christmas! Just because Christmas is on a Thursday doesn't mean we don't have a BRAND NEW EPISODE for you! Sit down with The Becks and fire up your copy of 1970's Scrooge and join in the special holiday watchalong. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: Stand By Me (1986) | |||
| Die Hard | 11 déc. 2025 | 01:09:14 | |
Yippie-ki-yay, mother podcast
That's right, it's that time of year. And yes, it's based on a book! The Becks kick off the holiday season with this BRAND NEW episode on 1988's Die Hard, based on the novel Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp. In this episode, they discuss doing your own stunts, masculinity and violence, and finally answer the question: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: Scrooge (1970) | |||
| The Detective | 27 nov. 2025 | 00:51:28 | |
In the criminal justice system, the podcasts are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the authors who write novels and the producers who adapt them into films. This is one of those stories.
The Becks continue their dive into hardboiled crime stories, this time with Roderick Thorp's 1966 novel The Detective and its 1968 film adaptation starring Frank Sinatra. In this episode, they discuss the LA rain, remember funny family names, and try to prevent Tobias from being a menace in the background. Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: Die Hard (1988) | |||
| The Big Sleep | 13 nov. 2025 | 00:49:39 | |
Twenty five dollars a pod and expenses
The Becks are back to talk about the epitome of the hard-boiled detective story: Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and its 1946 adaptation by Howard Hawks. In this episode, they discuss the dentist, a possibly broken foot, and even [REDACTED]! Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Detective (1968) | |||
| Bonus Episode - Frankenstein 2025 | 08 nov. 2025 | 00:44:21 | |
Only bonuses play pod
Codie and Billy just finished Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (2025) and would like to share their unfiltered thoughts.
Enjoy!
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| Frankenstein | 30 oct. 2025 | 01:39:45 | |
Now I know what it feels like to be pod!
They're alive...they're alive, and they're back to cover Mary Shelley's 1818 (1816? 1831?) novel: Frankenstein! In this episode, the Becks cover 200 years of history and adaptations, focusing on 1931's Frankenstein, 1935's Bride of Frankenstein, and 1994's Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Enjoy!
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| The Hellbound Heart & Hellraiser | 16 oct. 2025 | 01:14:05 | |
We'll pod your cast apart!
Spooky month continues as The Becks tackle one of the hornier scary movies based on a book: Clive Barker's Hellraiser, based on his own novella The Hellbound Heart. In this episode, they discuss what kind of artist is Barker, the legacy of Pinhead, and what scenes were too sexy for the R rated cut.
Also, this was recorded during the final inning of the Phillies' postseason run, so if you want to hear Billy's live reaction to that disaster, that's here too. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994)
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| Who Goes There, The Thing, and Other Stories | 02 oct. 2025 | 01:29:11 | |
You're gonna have to pod sometime, MacReady
The Becks lead off October with an expedition to Antarctica to cover John W Campbell's 1938 novella Who Goes There, most memorably adapted into film by John Carpenter in 1982 as The Thing. In this episode, the Becks discuss the three versions of the text, the three film adaptations, their thoughts on who is and isn't a Thing, and much more. Enjoy!
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| Cold Mountain | 18 sept. 2025 | 01:09:23 | |
But they made the podcast and then they stand in the rain and listen to it
The Becks go back to the American Civil War to talk about the 2003 epis romance Cold Mountain, based on the 1997 novel by Charles Frazier. This episode covers everything, from sad life stuff to enthusiastic patriotism to speed wanking. Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Thing (1982) | |||
| Beowulf | 04 sept. 2025 | 01:09:26 | |
If we die, it will be for podcast, not gold!
The Becks dig up another epic poem to talk about. This time it's Beowulf, adapted to film in 2007 by Robert Zemeckis. In this episode, Billy talks about being cringe in public, Codie laments not being able to take two English classes, and the Becks' upstairs neighbor won't stop making noise. Enjoy!
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| (Sir Gawain and) The Green Knight | 21 août 2025 | 01:20:00 | |
Now...off with your pod
The Becks continue exploring chivalrous romance with their exploration of the anonymously-written peom Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and its 2021 film adaptation The Green Knight. How many books did Codie borrow from the library for this one? How early in life did Billy learn of Sir Gawain? Do the Becks manage to keep this one on the rails for once? Listen in to find out!
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Next week's homework: Beowulf (2007) | |||
| The Three Musketeers | 07 août 2025 | 01:18:17 | |
All for one and pod for all
The Becks expose their lack of knowledge of French history in this brand new episode on Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers and the 1993 Disney adaptation. In this episode: Codie tries (and fails) to pronounce a name, Billy gets a little too sloppy, and Toby screams in the bathroom. Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Green Knight | |||
| Congo | 24 juil. 2025 | 01:15:28 | |
Stop podding my sesame cast!
The Becks journey to the African continent to discuss Michael Crichton's novel Congo and its 1995 adaptation. In this episode: Codie has bad taste, Billy dusts off his soapbox, and no one has ADHD, we swear. Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Three Musketeers (1993) | |||
| The Lost World: Jurassic Park | 10 juil. 2025 | 01:10:47 | |
Oh, yeah. Oooh, ahhh, that's how it always starts. Then later there's recording and podcasts.
The Becks return to the islands off the coast of Costa Rica and the world of Crichton's Jurassic Park with Spielberg's 1997 sequel adaptation of The Lost World! Would they visit a real world Jurassic Park? Why did Billy go to Atlanta? What famous scene was filmed in The Becks' backyard? Listen in to find out!
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Next episode homework: Congo | |||
| Jaws! | 26 juin 2025 | 01:02:24 | |
You're gonna need a longer pod
The Becks get out of the water and into the studio to talk about Peter Benchley's novel Jaws and its 1975 film adaptation by Steven Spielberg. In this episode: Billy goes to the beach, Codie talks to the Department of Water and Power, and someone fights for shark rights from BEYOND THE GRAVE! Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Lost World: Jurassic Park | |||
| Re-Release: How To Train Your Dragon | 13 juin 2025 | 01:15:53 | |
So the new live-action film How To Train Your Dragon is out today, but did you know it's based on an animated feature from 15 years ago? Did you also know that THAT film is based on a book? It was! And we covered it! Check it out! | |||
| The Age Of Innocence | 12 juin 2025 | 01:11:14 | |
Are podcasts such a serious consideration?
The Becks wrap up their season on Martin Scorsese with his 1993 film The Age Of Innocence, based on Edith Wharton's 1920 novel. Why was Billy an unhappy camper? Did Codie read the right novel? Who was the bigger on-set menace? Find out in this brand new episode!
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Next episode homework: Jaws | |||
| I Heard You Paint Houses/The Irishman | 29 mai 2025 | 01:09:00 | |
"I heard you make podcasts" "I do my own editing too"
The Becks tackle part 3 of the Martin Scorseason with his 2019 mob epic The Irishman, based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses. Was this biography better than the Howard Hughes one? Did Billy's grandmother know Frank Sheeran? What does the band They Might Be Giants have to do with any of this? Listen to find out!
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| The Color Of Money | 15 mai 2025 | 00:57:56 | |
In here? Pod.
The Becks continue their journey through the adaptations of Martin Scorsese with his 1986 outing The Color of Money, based on Walter Tevis' 1984 novel of the same name. Tune in and find out Billy's history with the sport of pool, Codie's album for teenage girls, and the effect Paul Newman's death had on a college play. Enjoy!
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Next Episode's Homework: The Irishman | |||
| The Aviator | 01 mai 2025 | 01:11:09 | |
The pod of the future. The pod of the future. The pod of the future.
The Becks begin the Scorseason with Scorsese's 2004 biopic The Aviator, based on the Howard Hughes biography Howard Hughes: The Secret Life. Tune in to hear Toby bury his food, Codie go on a rant, and Billy dust off an old friend. Enjoy!
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| Inkheart | 17 avr. 2025 | 01:18:22 | |
6 Characters in Search of a Podcast
The Becks close out their exploration of mid YA novel adaptations with Inkheart by Cornelia Funke and its 2008 film adaptation starring Brendan Fraser. Tune in to find out how the Becks spent their staycation, why Billy doesn't like names, and what gets Codie to rant for once. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: The Aviator (2004) | |||
| The Golden Compass | 03 avr. 2025 | 01:30:04 | |
SPOILER: At the end of this franchise, they kill Pod.
Our season on bad YA film adaptations continues with 2007's The Golden Compass, based on the Phillip Pullman novel. In this episode, Billy has a bad day at work, Codie has a violent day at work, and Toby tries to ruin everything. Enjoy!
Next Episode's Homework: Inkheart (2008)
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| The Treatment: The Three Little Pigs | 27 mars 2025 | 01:14:41 | |
The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 4 The Three Little Pigs | |||
| The Treatment: The 12 Dancing Princesses | 27 mars 2025 | 01:20:39 | |
The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 3 The 12 Dancing Princesses | |||
| Harriet the Spy | 20 mars 2025 | 01:17:01 | |
Podcast is truth, truth podcast.
The Becks honor the work of Michelle Trachtenberg by making a return to the coming-of-age genre with their discussion on Harriet the Spy and its 1996 film adaptation. In a surprisingly tangent-free twist, they actually analyze how minor differences between the versions affect the story and dig into deeper questions like: is all of this in Harriet's head? Enjoy!
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Homework for the next episode: The Golden Compass | |||
| The Treatment: The Pied Piper | 13 mars 2025 | 01:26:52 | |
The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 2 The Pied Piper | |||
| The Treatment: The Jersey Devil | 13 mars 2025 | 01:19:37 | |
The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 1 The Jersey Devil | |||
| Eragon | 06 mars 2025 | 01:12:34 | |
Do not podcast my suffering
The Becks are back to rant through the experience of Christopher Paolini's Eragon and its 2006 film adaptation. Not gonna lie you guys, they didn't like it at all. Make sure to stay through to the end for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
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| Matilda | 20 févr. 2025 | 01:24:08 | |
In this school, I am POD
The Becks revisit their childhoods this week in this brand new episode on Roald Dahl's Matilda and Danny DeVito's 1996 film adaptation. Topics of discussion include slavery, mudslides, and waterboarding, only one of which has nothing to do with the movie! Enjoy!
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| James and the Giant Peach | 06 févr. 2025 | 01:03:28 | |
Becks and the Giant Pod
The Becks are back on a trans-Atlantic voyage to talk about Roald Dahl's novel James and the Giant Peach and its film adaptation by Henry Selick. Does Billy like the movie? Does Codie like Roald Dahl? Can each Beck remember if they read a book or watched a movie? Tune in to find out!
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| The BFG | 23 janv. 2025 | 01:05:30 | |
Where am I? Podcast Country
The Becks continue on their journey through the adaptations of Roald Dahl with The BFG and its 2016 adaptation. Is it Dahl's best book? Probably not. Is it Spielberg's best film? Definitely not? Are there fart jokes? Absolutely!
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| Fantastic Mr. Fox | 09 janv. 2025 | 01:05:15 | |
Beagles love podcasts
The Becks are ringing in 2025 with a cussing good movie based on a Roald Dahl book: Fantastic Mr. Fox. Listen in for such insights as Billy being unable to find the word "resources", Codie forgetting who Bret Hart wrestled at SummerSlam 1992, and both Becks thinking 122 minutes is less than 87. Enjoy!
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| A Christmas Carol (1951) Watchalong | 25 déc. 2024 | 01:37:06 | |
Happy Holidays from The Becks
The Becks are taking it easy this week: no research, no prep, just sitting down to watch a classic Christmas movie. Join in with your own copy of 1951's A Christmas Carol and watch along with Billy and Codie as they break down how the film expands on the novel, the cheesy effects, and Amazon's terrible attempt at closed captioning.
Enjoy!
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| The Orchid Thief/Adaptation | 12 déc. 2024 | 01:12:39 | |
We open with royalty-free trailer music...
Billy is back writing another description for an episode of a podcast; this one is about Susan Orlean's book The Orchid Thief and its 2002 adaptation Adaptation. He's trying to figure out some jokes to add to the description but he has writer's block, so he's handing the keyboard off to his twin brother Hank. Listen to the podcast or whatever to find out if someone shoots someone, and there's dirty language, and maybe even a romance angle? Enjoy!
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