The Power Hour Podcast

Drink a Beer and Play a Game
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Come have a drink with Brian and Jim as they discuss the latest in the world of video games and beer. Grab a controller and a cold one and listen along with the boys. Cheers!

  1. 5d ago

    Playstation State of Play | God of War Laufey | Streets of Rage Movie Update | Power Hour Ep 345

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following. - intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon Questions - Favorite music from May - The Madoff Suit Kickstarter (video ditch)  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vdpod/the-madoff-suit-project  - Sony state of play reaction https://www.youtube.com/live/cvh0xXmu0bs?si=X7cw7LFeCyXGLF0l  https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/02/state-of-play-june-2026-all-announcements-trailers/  - Jaffe reacts to GoW https://x.com/septic_sauce/status/2061940113043575255?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Dominoes even chimes in https://x.com/dominos_uk/status/2062094069111611807?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Motion capture of the cube https://x.com/ign/status/2062308642662051946?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - The Horror Game Awards Showcase 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq-QnOLhVxE  - Indie Spotlight: Oh, My Doug reveal https://x.com/nichegamer/status/2061597129873789338?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - SoR movie update https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/streets-of-rage-movie-writers-director-lionsgate-1236764037/  #streetsofrage #godofwarlaufey #stateofplay  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

    2h 3m

  2. Jun 2

    Steam Deck Price Hike | 007 First Light Cameo Issues | Highest Rated Games 2026 | Power Hour Ep 344

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In todays episode Brian and Jim discuss the following. - Intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon (discord questions) - Highest rated games of 2026 so far https://x.com/eStarland/status/2059671620210323719?s=20   - GamersMad: Influencer cameos in 007: First Light Khaby Lame cameo in 007 https://x.com/discussingfilm/status/2058919861967843806?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  Jacksepticeye in 007 https://x.com/SynthPotato/status/2059283507227091283/video/1?s=46  Shroud in 007 https://x.com/Dexerto/status/2059624722640347590?s=20   Ricky Berwick in 007 https://x.com/rickyberwick/status/2059399594660724776?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Steamdeck price hike https://x.com/nintendeal/status/2059689113570447838?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Sells out anyway https://www.ign.com/articles/the-steam-deck-is-sold-out-again-even-after-the-huge-price-rise?utm_source=bluesky,threads,twitter  - You can now legally rip your old disc based games to computer https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/you-can-now-legally-rip-your-wii-gamecube-wii-and-xbox-discs-using-a-blu-ray-drive  - Slay the spire 2 review bombed https://www.thegamer.com/slay-the-spire-2-review-bomb-anita-sarkeesian/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a00c0a19d6b920001ab8822&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem-TG&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcASCegFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeNxngFSnmfOFl6-Ugk63Oa8nOXtRdUDvuzWg7peBtQRF4OH4-q0_gM5T-TtA_aem_GzTKf4ob4qzOgu3rQZ_waQ  #slaythespire2 #007 #steamdeck  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

    1h 40m

  3. May 25

    What is a Video Game? | RIP Schlitz | Kylie Jenner explains Zelda | Power Hour Ep 343

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In today's episode Brian and Jim discuss the following. - Intro (thank HighScorsese for coming on) - What are we drinking - What are we playing - What is a Game supposed to be? - Schlitz beer discontinued https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/schlitz-beer-discontinued-after-177-years/  - Sony price hike https://x.com/playstation/status/2056404450793938989?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Xbox launches feedback platform, fans demand exclusives  https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-launches-xbox-player-voice-to-gather-feedback-fans-immediately-demand-a-return-to-exclusives  - Best and worst selling first party Nintendo games https://x.com/estarland/status/2054290577517109426?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - GamersMad: kylie Jenner doesn’t know Zelda good enough https://x.com/netflix/status/2054743503595340021?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - JournosMad: James Bond shouldn’t be a character? https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/hear-me-out-what-if-james-bond-just-shouldnt-be-in-videogames/  #xbox #legendofzelda #mixtape  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

    1h 22m

  4. May 14

    Special Guest HighScorcese | New Starfox | GTA 6 $ | Influencers Ruining Games? Power Hour Ep 342

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In todays episode Brian and Jim are joined by Mike aka HighScorcese. We talk about the following. intro (talk channel, working toward records, etc) What we are drinking What we are playing Can you talk about games if you emulate? https://x.com/jonjoeeeeeeeeee/status/2049557606050443733?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  Patreon questions Starfox64 is back https://www.youtube.com/live/ePZeyh5q9R8?si=6ZzUwjMKW2LZDa6e  Bank of America says GTA6 should cost $80 https://www.dexerto.com/gta/analysts-say-gta-6-needs-to-raise-the-price-of-games-for-everyone-by-setting-new-benchmark-3360919/  Fallout creator says influencers changed how gamers look at games https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/fallout-creator-says-fans-just-copy-streamers-instead-of-forming-their-own-opinion-on-games-3360602/  RLM and Star Wars https://x.com/J0hnADouglas/status/2051643794798321935?s=20  #fallout #gta6 #starfox  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

    1h 56m

  5. May 6

    Blue Button or Red Button ? | Resident Evil Trailer Reaction | Power Hour Ep 341

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following.  - intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon (thank Danilo for signing up for free tier)  - Match / April music picks  - Resident Evil movie trailer  https://youtu.be/SJPu1spHqfk?si=ACt81Xh7dJwBjtzP  - Weird gaming item: Super Mario coffins https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/04/random-out-of-1-ups-this-manufacturer-has-some-stylish-super-mario-coffins  WH attempt was a Mii Brawler main https://x.com/imbrownonline/status/2048619313398210769?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  https://x.com/sailormagatron/status/2048973860008300631?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  PS games now require internet check in https://x.com/chrisrgun/status/2048985246163755225?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  Even wrestlers react https://x.com/sheltyb803/status/2049210291498438693?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Possible explanation https://youtu.be/Di12I6Gc5WI?si=y5Ljwionv9hLUJtZ  - Text version https://x.com/nib95_/status/2049218098553622681?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Karl Jobst / Billy Mitchell update https://x.com/streamstandards/status/2048858040359682145?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - SmashJT/Mercante transcripts Mesiah Drummond on X: "*Full Court - --Transcript @SmashJT lawyer throws him under the bus. By saying he will complete discovery because he is now sanctioned. Also the court calls out their use of Ai citing fake court cases. @alyssa_merc @SalmonSask https://t.co/d7uLZjj0o7" / X  - NormieView: Red Button Blue Button https://x.com/waitbutwhy/status/2047710215265730755?s=20   #playstation #nintendo #residentevil  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

    1h 37m

  6. Apr 30

    The Pragmata Problem | Is the Neo Geo Overrated? | Return of the Xbox | Power Hour Ep. 340

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode the boys discuss the following. - intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon Questions - PokemonGO doubles down on tournament ruling https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/23725  - Jim Ryan’s power trip https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/shuhei-yoshida-says-jim-ryan-fired-him-from-playstation-studios-because-i-didnt-listen-to-him/  - New Xbox Gamepass pricing https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/04/21/xbox-game-pass-update/  - Return to XBOX campaign https://www.theverge.com/report/917485/microsoft-return-of-xbox-no-more-microsoft-gaming?view_token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpZCI6IlF6b3Z0NDluUk4iLCJwIjoiL3JlcG9ydC85MTc0ODUvbWljcm9zb2Z0LXJldHVybi1vZi14Ym94LW5vLW1vcmUtbWljcm9zb2Z0LWdhbWluZyIsImV4cCI6MTc3NzM5Njg0NiwiaWF0IjoxNzc2OTY0ODQ2fQ.w231EBsAoj8dMi5cjOCzSC3zRF7JbJ19hT_RnI3NVyk&utm_medium=gift-link  - Journos Mad / Normie View: the problem with Pragmata https://www.thegamer.com/pragmata-diana-fan-club-banned-normalised/?taid=69e7d76eb2f7b80001e24731&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem-TG&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Twitter  https://x.com/maryarchived/status/2046230212212298026?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Overrated / Underrated: The Neo Geo "No Emulation, No Compromise, No Comparison" - Everything You Need To Know About The $250 Neo Geo+ AES | Time Extension  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

    1h 41m

  7. Apr 22

    Special Guests the Fun Time Boys of @NFHCStudios | Street Fighter Reaction | Power Hour Ep 339

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode the boys are joined by Matt, Jay, Dylan of the Fun Time Boys. We discuss the following. - intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon Questions - Which is Better?  - Halo LAN Party - Goldeneye on N64 - Gamepass is too expensive says Xbox chief Game Pass Is Too Expensive - And It Will Change, Xbox CEO Says - GameSpot  - Bloodbourne getting R-Rated animated movie produced by Jack Septiceye https://variety.com/2026/film/news/bloodborne-video-game-r-rated-animated-movie-adaptation-sony-cinemacon-1236720936/  - Street fighter movie trailer https://youtu.be/Xt4X4FvXk2A?si=Lipo0DqHRNXZ_V8_  #streetfighter #bloodborne #halo  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

    2h 16m

  8. Apr 16

    20 Years of AVGN | Games to Know Us | Pokemon Go Champ Dethroned | Karl vs Billy | Power Hour Ep 338

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode the boys discuss the following. intro What are we drinking What are we playing Patreon Questions Comment of the week: 78lee on Spotify  Weird drinking item: World’s largest buzz ball https://www.dexerto.com/food/the-biggest-buzzballz-ever-is-an-adult-lemonade-stand-that-holds-up-to-17000-drinks-3343976/  About me https://grids.fun/t/about-me-video-games-dcefq  Firestar stripped of tournament win for celebrating too hard https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/pokemon-go-champion-stripped-of-title-for-celebrating-his-win-3347073/  Creator behind Double Dragon dies https://www.generationamiga.com/2026/04/06/arcade-legend-yoshihisa-kishimoto-creator-of-double-dragon-dies-at-64/  LRG blames old leadership for new delays https://x.com/videogamedeals/status/2040087883776713152?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  Karl Jobst sues Billy Mitchell https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/youtuber-karl-jobst-sues-billy-mitchell-for-defamation-3349334/  20 years of AVGN https://x.com/cinemassacre/status/2041175487569932564?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #pokemongo #avgn #videogames

    1h 36m
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Come have a drink with Brian and Jim as they discuss the latest in the world of video games and beer. Grab a controller and a cold one and listen along with the boys. Cheers!

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  • Creator
    Drink a Beer and Play a Game
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Power Hour Podcast

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