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Vintage Annals Archive Podcast
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We talk deep dives into any and all the subjects we research for the podcast. We tend to focus more on artists that dug deeper into the work and themselves in what they offered to the world. We tell stories of everyday people, visionaries, and outsiders.
We also present histories of the past to help navigate the present. We present a unique form of interview, conversation, and storytelling in an organic manner and focus on art, culture, music, film, and more.
Hosted by:
1) Rich Wexler, founder and curator of the @vintageannalsarchive Instagram
Based in beautiful West Philadelphia.
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Ep. 214: Stolen Kingdom Documentary w/ Director Joshua Bailey (Streaming 7/16/26)
Jun 701:10:04Tap to summarizeAbout The Film (on digital everywhere june 16th) Stolen Kingdom is a documentary that delves into the history of mischief, scandal, and theft at Walt Disney World, ultimately leading to the theft of an animatronic valued at nearly half a million dollars. The film features key figures from the park’s underground exploration community, each sharing their unique stories. As the narrative unfolds, early pranks and antics are shown to have inspired more recent crimes, culminating in a true crime mystery. What begins as a tale of friendship and passion ends with one lingering question: Who stole Buzzy? Buzzy was an animatronic character featured in Cranium Command, an attraction at Epcot that operated from 1989 to 2007 within the Wonders of Life pavilion. The attraction followed Buzzy, a rookie recruit in the "Cranium Command," a military-like organization tasked with piloting human brains. Set inside the brain of a young boy, the show depicted a day in his life as Buzzy navigated various challenges. After the attraction closed in 2007, the pavilion remained abandoned until refurbishment began in 2019 and the Cranium Command theater was gutted. The pavilion has yet to reopen. https://www.stolenkingdomfilm.comhttps://www.instagram.com/stolenkingdomfilmAbout the filmmakerJoshua Bailey (writer/director/producer) was born in Tampa, Florida. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a filmmaker after being captivated by the works of Steven Spielberg. At 18, he relocated to Orlando, Florida to study film at Valencia College before departing the program prior to graduation. After working at Orlando’s theme parks for a time (including Walt Disney World), Joshua was inspired to tell the story behind Stolen Kingdom, his directorial debut.https://www.instagram.com/joshbaileythingsCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor https://www.stephenbluhm.funRich WexlerProducer/Interviewer http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroIsaac Gehringhttps://www.instagram.com/storysoundsmediaPodcast Episode Page www.vintageannalsarchive.com/vintage-annals-archive-podcast.htmlPlease join our Patreon https://patreon.com/VintageAnnalsArchive
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Ep. 213: Dito van Reigersberg/Martha Graham Cracker in Memorium (recorded 8-22-25)
Jun 201:03:04Tap to summarizeAbout Dito Van Reigersberg/Martha Graham Cracker Dito van Reigersberg was the co-founder of Pig Iron Theatre Company and has performed in almost all of Pig Iron’s productions since 1995, including the OBIE-winners Hell Meets Henry Halfway and Chekhov Lizardbrain. He was a featured soloist in Heather Christian’s acclaimed Oratorio for Living Things with Ars Nova. He is truly thrilled about Pig Iron’s upcoming Aimee Mann cabaret, Poor Judge, and the chance to sing all those glorious songs at the Wilma. Dito’s alter-ego Martha Graham Cracker is famously ‘the tallest, hairiest drag queen in the world.” She got into some hot water with the religious right when she portrayed the titular character in Jesus Drag Superstar.Interviewers Note:I recorded this about 11 months ago and wanted to re-record it as I was quite exhausted and didn’t feel like I listened as well and definitely talked too much. Dito was ok with releasing the original episode so I got full content to release it. I wouldn’t have put it out if I hadn’t had that. I knew Dito for around 20 years and they were flat out one of the loveliest people I ever got lucky enough to get to know. I was got to sing with Dito for a Pig Iron Benefit as Kermit singing a duet of “It’s Not Easy Being Green”. I’m putting this out today mainly for the people that didn’t know of them. I’m only releasing this now as it feels like the right thing to do to honor them, and my hope that it brings some of you joy. He dealt with cancer for years and this was a moment he was doing a bit better. They will be missed and it was such an honor to get to do this and to get to know them. Rich WexlerVintage Annals Archive
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Ep. 212: Heavy Metal Parking Lot 40th w/ John Ross Bowie
May 2600:28:59Tap to summarizeEp. 212: Heavy Metal Parking Lot 40th w/ John Ross Bowie HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT - RARE AND UNSEENSpecial Features: 40th Anniversary | Q&A with filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik, plus stars of the film On May 31,1986, emerging filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik drove into the parking lot of the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland — and into pop culture history — when they caught lightning in a bottle recording amped-up Judas Priest fans before a concert. Nobody could have imagined that 40 years later the resulting short film, HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT, would be frequently cited among the greatest rock documentaries ever. Forty years to the day since this much-heralded time capsule was captured on film, AFI Silver will screen — for the first time ever in public — the 60 minutes of original source footage, before the edit. Audiences will experience what was recorded that afternoon, in real time, while both Jeff and John provide live commentary as history is being made. The event will also feature the resulting 16-minute HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT, plus a chance to meet some of the stars. Join us for a special one-of-a-kind screening to officially launch the film’s 40th anniversary commemoration year! DIR/PROD Jeff Krulik, John Heyn. U.S., 1986, color, approx. 76 min. NOT RATED Run Time: 76 Minutes Opening Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 Genre: Documentary - musicSunday, May 31, 20266:15 p.m.AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center8633 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910https://silver.afi.com/movies/detail/0100005538/https://www.instagram.com/hmpl40thJohn Ross Bowie John Ross Bowie is perhaps best known for playing recurring villain and fan favorite Barry Kripke on the international hit television show The Big Bang Theory. He also recently co-starred as Minnie Driver’s husband, Jimmy DiMeo, on ABC’s “Speechless.” John has been appeared on the television shows Veep, Fresh off the Boat, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Brooklyn 99, CSI, and Glee, among many others, and in movies such as Road Trip, The Heat, He’s Just Not That Into You, The Santa Clause 3, Jumanji: The Next Level, and the cult hit What The Bleep Do We Know? Prior to his acting career, John was a contributing writer for the New York Press and has since written and developed television scripts at Fox, CBS, and Amazon. He is currently featured in the new show “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” coming soon to HBO Max on July 23, 2026Jeff Krulik Jeff Krulik has been documentary producer/director for over thirty years. His work has screened at the Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center, the American Film Institute and on PBS. His resume includes work for Errol Morris, Discovery Networks, and National Geographic Channel. His commissioned work includes a one-hour documentary on carnival sideshow history for The Travel Channel. Jeff is also co-producer of cult documentary 'Heavy Metal Parking Lot' which was turned into a reality TV series called ‘Parking Lot’ for pop culture network TRIO. Other documentaries include ‘The Legend of Merv Conn,' 'Ernest Borgnine on the Bus,' and the recent 'Led Zeppelin Played Here.' In 2008, he produced the Emmy Award-winning documentary Eatin' Crabs Chesapeake Style for Maryland Public Television's Chesapeake Bay Week.In addition to filmmaking, he also does freelance archival research at the National Archives, and this work got him invited on a recent ten-day trip to China as a guest of China Network Television. And earlier this year, he was honored with the inaugural ‘Filmmaker in Residence’ title for the Docs in Progress organization, which mentors and advises documentary filmmakers, both emerging, and professional. https://www.jeffkrulik.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jeffkrulikJohn HeynJohn Heyn is known for Neil Diamond Parking Lot (1997), Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014) and Heavy Metal Parking Lot (1986).
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Ep. 211: Heavy Metal Parking Lot 40th w/ John Heyn and Jeff Krulik
May 2600:58:25Tap to summarizeEp. 211: Heavy Metal Parking Lot 40th w/ John Heyn and Jeff Krulik HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT - RARE AND UNSEENSpecial Features: 40th Anniversary | Q&A with filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik, plus stars of the film On May 31,1986, emerging filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik drove into the parking lot of the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland — and into pop culture history — when they caught lightning in a bottle recording amped-up Judas Priest fans before a concert. Nobody could have imagined that 40 years later the resulting short film, HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT, would be frequently cited among the greatest rock documentaries ever. Forty years to the day since this much-heralded time capsule was captured on film, AFI Silver will screen — for the first time ever in public — the 60 minutes of original source footage, before the edit. Audiences will experience what was recorded that afternoon, in real time, while both Jeff and John provide live commentary as history is being made. The event will also feature the resulting 16-minute HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT, plus a chance to meet some of the stars. Join us for a special one-of-a-kind screening to officially launch the film’s 40th anniversary commemoration year! DIR/PROD Jeff Krulik, John Heyn. U.S., 1986, color, approx. 76 min. NOT RATED Run Time: 76 Minutes Opening Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 Genre: Documentary - musicSunday, May 31, 20266:15 p.m.AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center8633 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910https://silver.afi.com/movies/detail/0100005538/https://www.instagram.com/hmpl40thJeff Krulik Jeff Krulik has been documentary producer/director for over thirty years. His work has screened at the Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center, the American Film Institute and on PBS. His resume includes work for Errol Morris, Discovery Networks, and National Geographic Channel. His commissioned work includes a one-hour documentary on carnival sideshow history for The Travel Channel. Jeff is also co-producer of cult documentary 'Heavy Metal Parking Lot' which was turned into a reality TV series called ‘Parking Lot’ for pop culture network TRIO. Other documentaries include ‘The Legend of Merv Conn,' 'Ernest Borgnine on the Bus,' and the recent 'Led Zeppelin Played Here.' In 2008, he produced the Emmy Award-winning documentary Eatin' Crabs Chesapeake Style for Maryland Public Television's Chesapeake Bay Week.In addition to filmmaking, he also does freelance archival research at the National Archives, and this work got him invited on a recent ten-day trip to China as a guest of China Network Television. And earlier this year, he was honored with the inaugural ‘Filmmaker in Residence’ title for the Docs in Progress organization, which mentors and advises documentary filmmakers, both emerging, and professional. https://www.jeffkrulik.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jeffkrulikJohn HeynJohn Heyn is known for Neil Diamond Parking Lot (1997), Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014) and Heavy Metal Parking Lot (1986).CreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor https://www.stephenbluhm.funRich WexlerProducer/Interviewer http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroPodcast Episode Page www.vintageannalsarchive.com/vintage-annals-archive-podcast.htmlPlease join our Patreon https://patreon.com/VintageAnnalsArchive
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Ep. 210: Gille Klabin (Director)
May 1901:32:42Tap to summarizeWeekend at the End of the World Part Two About Gille Klabin (Director) Gille Klabin With stop-motion toy films in his past, Gille graduated from Westminster University"s Film School and worked as a production assistant and location scout, while directing music videos for unsigned bands. Gille’s colourful, energetic work eventually got him directing videos for several major record labels and working with production companies and agencies making commercials and shorts in London. In 2009 he moved to Los Angeles where his documentary, commercial and music video work have all flourished. He created a host of videos for several electronic music artists and a handful of national spots for tech, food and alcohol brands. He has directed two feature films. The Wave in 2019, and Weekend at the End of The World in 2025. https://www.instagram.com/gilleklabinAbout The FilmWhen Karl's girlfriend rejects his proposal and shatters his dreams of happily ever after, his childhood friend Miles takes him away to his Meemaw's cabin to regroup, come together and help flip it before the property bubble bursts. The cabin and the once deceased Meemaw have different plans however, and Miles and Karl are forced to face both their metaphorical and very real demons. After opening a portal to The Allness (the realm between realities), a weakened Meemaw guides our heroes through various trials as they help her gain the strength she needs to close the portal forever, and save our world.Streaming Now!! https://www.weekendattheendoftheworld.comhttps://www.instagram.com/weekendattheendoftheworldCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor https://www.stephenbluhm.funRich WexlerProducer/Interviewer http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroPodcast Episode Page www.vintageannalsarchive.com/vintage-annals-archive-podcast.htmlPlease join our Patreon https://patreon.com/VintageAnnalsArchive
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Ep. 209: Cameron Fife (Producer/ Director/ Writer/ Actor)
May 1901:53:48Tap to summarizeWeekend at the End of the World Part Two About Cameron Fife Cameron Fife works as a producer, director, writer, and actor. After starting in commercials and music videos, he now works primarily on independent films and stand-up comedy specials. Cameron produced the feature films "A True Story" and "Definition Please," the first of which was acquired by Freestyle Releasing and after a short theatrical run was distributed on Netflix. The latter was acquired by Ava Duvernay's ARRAY in 2022 and also distributed on Netflix. Cameron also wrote and directed the indie comedies "Killing Diaz" and "The Bellmen," available on most digital platforms, as well as the short films "Buckeye," "Leadwell," and "Sea Cloud Park." Cameron most recently produced and starred in the indie horror-comedy "Weekend at the End of the World," which premieres in the fall of 2025.https://www.instagram.com/camfifeAbout The FilmWhen Karl's girlfriend rejects his proposal and shatters his dreams of happily ever after, his childhood friend Miles takes him away to his Meemaw's cabin to regroup, come together and help flip it before the property bubble bursts. The cabin and the once deceased Meemaw have different plans however, and Miles and Karl are forced to face both their metaphorical and very real demons. After opening a portal to The Allness (the realm between realities), a weakened Meemaw guides our heroes through various trials as they help her gain the strength she needs to close the portal forever, and save our world.Streaming Now!! https://www.weekendattheendoftheworld.comhttps://www.instagram.com/weekendattheendoftheworldCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor https://www.stephenbluhm.funRich WexlerProducer/Interviewer http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroPodcast Episode Page www.vintageannalsarchive.com/vintage-annals-archive-podcast.htmlPlease join our Patreon https://patreon.com/VintageAnnalsArchive
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Ep. 208: Clay Elliott (Actor/ Writer/ Producer/ Comedian)
May 1901:22:43Tap to summarizeWeekend at the End of the World Part Two Clay ElliottClay Elliott is an actor and writer from Menlo Park, CA, and a graduate of USC’s BFA Acting program. A fixture in the LA comedy scene, he has performed stand-up and improv with Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings. He hosts the podcast Yellow Pod Sessions and has earned awards for his sketch work with Arguable Funny on YouTube. He recently wrote and starred in the comedy-horror feature Weekend at the End of the World. https://www.instagram.com/a_clay_elliottAbout The FilmWhen Karl's girlfriend rejects his proposal and shatters his dreams of happily ever after, his childhood friend Miles takes him away to his Meemaw's cabin to regroup, come together and help flip it before the property bubble bursts. The cabin and the once deceased Meemaw have different plans however, and Miles and Karl are forced to face both their metaphorical and very real demons. After opening a portal to The Allness (the realm between realities), a weakened Meemaw guides our heroes through various trials as they help her gain the strength she needs to close the portal forever, and save our world.Streaming Now!! https://www.weekendattheendoftheworld.comhttps://www.instagram.com/weekendattheendoftheworldCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor https://www.stephenbluhm.funRich WexlerProducer/Interviewer http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroPodcast Episode Page www.vintageannalsarchive.com/vintage-annals-archive-podcast.htmlPlease join our Patreon https://patreon.com/VintageAnnalsArchive
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Ep. 207: Steve Zuckerman (Sesame Street "I in the Sky," "Lowercase n," & "Imagination Rain.")
May 501:05:53Tap to summarizeEp. 207: Steve Zuckerman (Sesame Street "I in the Sky," "Lowercase n," & "Imagination Rain.") Steve Zuckerman is a composer for television and movies, a songwriter, and a singer who wrote songs for at least three animated Sesame Street inserts: "I in the Sky," "Lowercase n," and "Imagination Rain."Steve Zuckerman Biography I was legally deaf until a series of operations restored my hearing. I was seven at the time. I knew from that moment on that my future lay in making “noise.” I created my first composition for orchestra at age ten. There was no mystery throughout my formative years as to which path I would follow.Before my twentieth birthday, I was fortunate to begin my professional career writing for the Children’s Television Workshop for many animated letter commercials (some are still on the air). Later that same year, I was tasked with creating the theme music for the ABC network’s Saturday Superstar Movie and commissioned to score three one-hour specials for that time slot.I found a niche in creating music for commercials. Later, I was privileged to be a composer and copywriter for the successful launches of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers toylines. From then on, I have focused on youthful audiences and their associated products.Most would agree that music is a powerful tool for conveying emotional content and an essential part of supporting visuals and the spoken word. My experience has shown me that “getting it right” is a subjective task that requires much more than good communication between client and composer. It’s about service. It’s about turn-around, and it’s about attitude. These are the hallmarks of professionalism that, when supported by craftsmanship and discipline, result in extraordinary outcomes regardless of how challenging the circumstance. It’s about commitment to excellence. That has always been my focus.https://www.musicz.tvCo -host Erica Erica Johnson: Vocals, bass, spoons, percussion of The Dead Hensons.The Dead Hensons were an eight-piece San Francisco Bay Area Jim Henson tribute band that played music from various Henson projects, but primarily Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and The Muppet Movie. The band has also covered songs from The Electric Company.The band name is a play on the Dead Kennedys, a San Francisco Bay Area punk band that formed in the late 1970s.The band released a 7-inch record with professionally recorded versions of "Pinball Number Count," "Riverbottom Nightmare Band," "The Lonely N," and "The First Day of School."They have also recorded bootleg and live versions of other Muppet-related songs including "Between," "Can You Picture That?" "Candy Man," "Eleven," "Exit," "Ladybugs' Picnic," "Movin' Right Along," "Rainbow Connection," and "Subway."Due to changes of address among members, the band gave its farewell performance at the Bottom of the Hill on December 4, 2009. The special double setlist included "Mr. Bassman," "Jellyman Kelly," "I'm Going to Go Back There Someday," and "A Bear Eats Bear Food."https://web.archive.org/web/20210506041204/http://www.deadhensons.com/CreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor https://www.stephenbluhm.funRich WexlerProducer/Interviewer http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroPodcast Episode Page www.vintageannalsarchive.com/vintage-annals-archive-podcast.htmlPlease join our Patreon https://patreon.com/VintageAnnalsArchive
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Ep. 206: Weekend at the End of The World w Cameron Fife, Gille Klabin, and Clay Elliott
Apr 2801:05:03Tap to summarizeWeekend At The End of The World is an independent Horror/Comedy which I describe as The Hangover meets Army of Darkness. It’s Streaming now on all platforms! The Interview is with Gille Klabin (director), Clay Elliott (Actor/co-script writer), and Cameron Fife (Actor/producer). Part two of this podcast will include individual interviews with Gill, Clay, and Cameron. Coming Soon! When Karl's girlfriend rejects his proposal and shatters his dreams of happily ever after, his childhood friend Miles takes him away to his Meemaw's cabin to regroup, come together and help flip it before the property bubble bursts. The cabin and the once deceased Meemaw have different plans however, and Miles and Karl are forced to face both their metaphorical and very real demons. After opening a portal to The Allness (the realm between realities), a weakened Meemaw guides our heroes through various trials as they help her gain the strength she needs to close the portal forever, and save our world. Stream it today! The film also stars Thomas Lennon, Troian Bellisario, Adam Ray and Sujata Day. https://www.weekendattheendoftheworld.comhttps://www.instagram.com/weekendattheendoftheworldCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor https://www.stephenbluhm.funRich WexlerProducer/Interviewer http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastro
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Ep. 205: Nichole Sakura (Micro Budget/Superstore)
Apr 800:40:43Tap to summarizeEp. 205: Nichole Sakura (Micro Budget/Superstore) About Nichole Sakura Nichole Sakura originally hails from the San Francisco Bay area where she was born to a Japanese mother and an Irish Catholic father. Her love of movies and stories about outsiders drew her to pursue acting and comedy, where she has gone on to become most recognized for her role as ‘Cheyenne’ on NBC's SUPERSTORE. Her other work includes voicing of the titular role of ‘Suzume’ in Makoto Shinkai’s Sony animated feature of the same name, roles in the Universal feature PLEASE DON'T DESTROY, Hulu’s MAGGIE, and the Showtime series, SHAMELESS. She has just completed writing, directing and acting in her first short film, titled DAUGHTER IN A BOX.https://www.instagram.com/nicholesakura THE STORYWhen Terry (Patrick Noth) discovers he's about to be a father, he does what any other sane person would do. He moves himself and his nine-months-pregnant wife from Iowa to Los Angeles to shoot a low-budget indie movie and sell it to a streamer for a “fuck-ton of money.”Documented by his cousin Devin’s behind-the-scenes camera crew, Terry suddenly finds that his beliefs about diversity, the #MeToo movement, and what technically qualifies as a properly financed film production put him at odds with, well, every single person who meets him.Featuring a cast of comedy MVPs, the uproarious Micro Budget follows Terry’s disastrous attempts to make a disaster movie, and his inability to serve a decent lunch.THE CASTBrandon Micheal Hall (Poker Face), Patrick Noth (The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show), Emilea Wilson (Alternatino With Arturo Castro), Nichole Sakura (Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain), Jordan Rock (Bupkis), Jon Gabrus (101 Places to Party Before You Die), Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live), Hal Linden (Barney Miller), Neil Casey (Ghostbusters), Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite), Mike Mitchell (Twisted Metal), Don Fanelli (A League of Their Own), Nate Fernald (The Late Late Show with James Corden), Morgan Evans (Teen Wolf After Show), Kate Flannery (The Office), Matt McCoy (Seinfeld), with Chris Parnell (30 Rock) and Carla Jimenez (Nacho Libre).https://www.microbudgetmovie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/microbudgetmovie
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