The Days Grimm Podcast

The Days Grimm
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The Days Grimm, "arguably Indiana's most comical, thrilling, and controversial podcast",  This three-pronged mandate acts as a primary filter for their guest selection. The "comical" aspect is reflected in its official genre of "COMEDY INTERVIEWS" and its history of hosting local stand-up comedians. The "thrilling" component is evident in interviews with individuals who have extraordinary life stories, such as people who survived shootings, rare medical conditions, and combat.  Finally, the "controversial" element is demonstrated by Brian & Thomas’ willingness to engage in difficult or unfiltered conversations, touching on topics like homelessness, artificial intelligence, and religious hypotheticals. A crucial element of the show's tone is its tagline, "Brought to you by Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)". This self-aware and raw positioning signals a modern comedic sensibility that embraces vulnerability and finds humor in personal struggle. The podcast's brand is not built on polished narratives but on the authentic, often messy, intersection of hardship and humor. The most compelling guests are those who have navigated a "Grimm" reality and emerged with a story to tell, and ideally, a sense of humor about it. This dynamic is the core of the show's appeal and the primary filter for identifying a story worth telling.

  1. 1d ago

    Ep.269 AI, The Economy, & Rediscovering Imago Dei with Christopher McElwain

    Send us Fan Mail This conversation bridges the gap between highly technical AI development and grounded, existential philosophy. It offers viewers a sobering but realistic look at how artificial intelligence is fundamentally rewiring our economy, job markets, and daily lives, while also providing a message of hope and purpose through faith and creativity.    Is artificial intelligence paving the way for economic collapse, or is it the ultimate tool for human creativity? In this episode of The Days Grimm Podcast, Christopher McElhin returns to discuss building AI autonomous agents, the reality of the future of AI and the economy, and his debut book. Join Brian, Thomas, and Corey as they welcome back Christopher McElhin to the studio. After a year of intense research and development, Christopher and Thomas have launched Anomalous Enterprise, a suite of AI tools designed to automate business tasks and predict economic trends. The guys dive deep into the potential dangers of artificial general intelligence (AGI), the reality of inflation, and the death of the traditional American dream. To cap it off, Christopher breaks down the deeply personal journey of writing his new book, Rediscovering Imago Dei, using AI as an organizational tool to explore the intersection of physics, philosophy, and Christian theology. If you enjoyed this deep dive into AI, economics, and philosophy, be sure to subscribe to The Days Grimm Podcast! Leave a comment below with your thoughts on the future of AI, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. Guest Links: Anomalist Website link: https://anomalistenterprise.com/ Rediscovering Imago Dei: Bridging Reason and Redemption Book:https://a.co/d/04OGHljG TIMELINE : 00:00:00 - Intro & Welcoming Christopher McElhin 00:04:37 - Death of the Week: AI Chatbot Triggers Paranoia 00:15:52 - Building Anomalous Enterprise & Autonomous AI Agents 00:27:25 - Has AI Gone Too Far? (Anthropic's Opus 4.8 Sandbox Escape) 00:34:21 - Compass AI & Forecasting the Economic Collapse 00:50:15 - Universal Basic Income (UBI) and Data Tokenization 00:57:32 - Atlas & Excalibur: Creating an AI Mentor Forge 01:15:27 - Berea: The Biblical Theology AI 01:21:45 - Christopher's Book: Rediscovering Imago Dei 01:40:58 - How to Use AI to Write and Publish a Book [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    1h 56m

  2. Jun 30

    Comedy Cache 016: Kosher Pig Hearts, Waffle House Fights & Mini Cows

    Send us Fan Mail Comedian Paul Bragin is back in the studio for his lucky-number-seven appearance, and the wheels come off almost immediately. This week on The Days Grimm Podcast, Brian, Thomas, and producer Corey turn a simple "deaths of the month" check-in into a no-topic-is-safe deep dive that somehow connects a horse-racing legend, a paramount principle of Jewish law, and a dictator's 1987 plan to breed cows the size of dogs. If you like your comedy podcast unscripted, unfiltered, and wildly off the rails, you found the right episode. From there it only escalates: the crew debates whether a pig heart transplant counts as kosher (turns out there's a real answer), digs into the melanin-peptide tanning trend and the surprising cancer research behind it, and settles into a heated greatest-director argument over Christopher Nolan's upcoming Odyssey. You'll get the real backstory of how Henry Ford "borrowed" the assembly line from Toyota, a field guide to Amish Rumspringa, and a passionate case for why Waffle House needs to come to Evansville — fights and all. Recorded in the Days Grimm studio in Evansville, Indiana, this episode closes with Paul's report from his longest-ever clean stand-up set, a tour through the chaos of the Evansville Watch local-news feed, and a stack of local plugs you'll actually want to hit. Grab a Four Roses (hopefully one day a sponsor), subscribe, and settle in. If this one made you laugh, do us a favor: smash that Subscribe button, ring the bell so you never miss a Tuesday drop, and drop a comment below telling us your hottest take from the episode. New episodes of The Days Grimm Podcast every week — and hey, Four Roses, our DMs are open. 🥃 Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Paul's lucky #7 3:32 — Deaths of the Month: the jockey who won and died 6:04 — Is a pig heart transplant kosher? 10:45 — Melanin peptides 14:10 — Christopher Nolan's Odyssey & the GOAT director debate 17:29 — Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire & the mob 20:06 — Henry Ford vs. Toyota & the assembly line 22:10 — Amish County & Rumspringa 28:27 — Castro's dog-sized cows 33:01 — Ethnic garb, McDonald's & the bagel debate 35:48 — Why won't Waffle House come to Evansville? 41:03 — Paul's 40-minute clean charity set 45:05 — Evansville Watch local-news roundup 55:55 — Plugs & local events 59:22 — Outro [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    1 hr

  3. Jun 23

    Ep 268 Where Do Common Sayings Actually Come From?

    Send us Fan Mail Ever said "bite the bullet" or "the whole nine yards" and wondered where those phrases actually came from? In this episode, the guys dig into the origins of common phrases and sayings, separating the real history from the folk-etymology myths almost everyone repeats. This is part history lesson, part comedy chaos. The crew works through dozens of everyday idioms, busts the popular "obvious" explanations that turn out to be wrong, and then fast-forwards to the modern slang taking over in 2026. If you love language, trivia, and unfiltered conversation, this one's for you. (Heads up: explicit language throughout.) Along the way you'll find out why "saved by the bell" has nothing to do with being buried alive, how "caught red handed" traces back to 15th-century Scottish law, and the surprising claim that "the whole nine yards" may have been born right here in Southern Indiana. The second half shifts gears into Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang, breaking down terms like "delulu," "cooked," "beige flag," and a few that are far less printable.  If you've got a weird phrase or saying you want the guys to dig into, drop it in the comments. Hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, and share this one with the friend who uses these phrases wrong every single day. TIMELINE: 00:00 — Cold open and intro (Brian, Thomas, Cory)00:30 — OMG Con Owensboro recap and comedy panel talk03:00 — Super El Niño weather discussion04:45 — New York Knicks championship reaction06:30 — Charles Barkley and the Cardi B broadcast story08:30 — Topic begins: where do common phrases come from?09:00 — "Saved by the bell" and "dead ringer"10:48 — "Graveyard shift"11:30 — "Caught red handed"12:03 — "Bite the bullet" and cat o' nine tails14:37 — "Kick the bucket"15:12 — "Mad as a hatter" and mercury poisoning17:19 — Kentucky Derby hat tangent18:30 — "Read the riot act"19:30 — "The whole nine yards" and its Indiana origin21:18 — "Rule of thumb"21:45 — "Spill the beans"22:30 — "Break a leg"23:50 — "Cold shoulder"28:32 — "The real McCoy"30:30 — "Tickled pink"31:38 — "Letting the cat out of the bag"31:59 — "Raining cats and dogs"35:35 — "Close but no cigar"36:33 — "Bury the hatchet"37:30 — "Show your true colors" and color vs colour40:00 — "Three sheets to the wind" and "baker's dozen"42:49 — Modern slang begins: delulu, cooked, BFFR44:30 — "Cranking my hog" deep dive46:00 — Urban Dictionary terms: side quest, sleepy juice, more47:47 — Gen Alpha, body doubling, "shookie"••51:00 — Wrap-up and sign-off [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    53 min

  4. Jun 16

    Ep. 267 The Animal That Went Extinct Twice: The Dark Truth About Cloning & Genetic Modification

    Send us Fan Mail If you enjoyed this deep dive on cloning and genetic modification, hit subscribe, drop a comment with your take — should we bring back the woolly mammoth? — and share the episode with the friend who still thinks Walt Disney's head is in a freezer. Cloning and genetic modification get blended together constantly in pop culture, so this episode breaks down what's actually real, what's a myth, and how we got from a frog tadpole in 1952 to dire wolf pups in 2025. Brian, Thomas, and producer Corey (it's Corey's birthday) walk through the full history and science of cloning — admitting up front they're not scientists, just three guys following a rabbit hole that started with a family cloning their dog, CRISPR edits, and the Lone Star tick. From there it turns into a surprisingly thorough tour of how copying and editing life actually works. The episode untangles the four ideas people constantly confuse: cloning (a genetic copy, same DNA), genetic modification / gene editing (changing genes, like CRISPR), de-extinction (reviving a lost species), and chimeras (mixing cells from two species). With that foundation set, the crew traces the timeline from Yves Delage's 1895 nuclear transplantation concept and Hans Spemann's 1938 "fantastical experiment," through the first nuclear transfer in 1952, John Gurdon's Nobel Prize work, and Dolly the sheep — the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, born July 5, 1996. If you've ever wondered whether you can really clone your pet, this one answers it: it's real, it's commercial, and it's expensive. They cover the actual companies and price tags, why a clone is not a resurrection, and why the Humane Society pushes back on the practice. The conversation also gets into man-animal hybrids — the bizarre real story of Soviet scientist Ilya Ivanov — and busts the myth that Stalin wanted an army of ape-man super soldiers. This is for anyone curious about CRISPR, stem cell medicine, de-extinction headlines, and the ethics underneath all of it: human-animal chimeras grown for transplant organs, the 100,000+ Americans on the organ waiting list, and whether reproductive human cloning should stay banned. Expect the science (telomeres, Large Offspring Syndrome, the brutal 1–5% survival rate) alongside the kind of unfiltered, off-the-rails commentary the show is known for. By the end you'll understand why the 2025 "dire wolf" isn't really a dire wolf, what the Bucardo's grim record actually was, and why mules — and ligers — can't be bred the way you'd think. It's a fast, funny, fact-checked crash course in one of the wildest fields in modern science. New episodes of The Days Grimm Podcast drop regularly — history, science, true crime, and whatever rabbit hole Tom drags everyone into next. TIMELINE: 00:00 — Cold open & welcome (Corey's birthday) 01:58 — Today's deep dive: cloning and genetic modification 02:07 — "We're not scientists" disclaimer 03:04 — Why Tom picked this: CRISPR, the Lone Star tick & a cloned dog 04:34 — 1895: the first nuclear transplantation concept 06:21 — The 4 things people confuse: cloning, gene editing, de-extinction & chimeras 07:07 — Why the 2025 "dire wolf" is really edited gray wolf 11:16 — 1952 leopard frogs & John Gurdon's Nobel work 12:30 — Dolly the sheep and why she mattered 14:00 — Why mules (and ligers) can't reproduce 16:46 — How cloning actually works (somatic cell nuclear transfer) 20:26 — What we've cloned so far + first primate clones (2018) 21:54 — Can you clone your pet? The real companies and prices 23:51 — A clone is not a resurrection + welfare concerns 25:01 — Man-animal hybrids & the Soviet Ivanov story 27:00 — Chimeras for medicine and pig organ transplants 32:00 — De-extinction & the Bucardo: "extinct twice" 33:47 — The black-footed ferret success story 34:30 — 2025 dire wolf pups & the woolly mouse 37:00 — Telomeres, Large Offspring Syndrome & failure rates 39:30 — Ethics: mammoths, pets, chimeras & human cloning 41:00 — Busting the Walt Disney frozen-head myth 42:30 — Wrap-up [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    44 min

  5. Jun 9

    Ep 266 From Recruit to Shredded: Morgan Hauer's Bodybuilding Transformation Journey

    Send us Fan Mail  Ready to level up? If you enjoyed this deep dive into bodybuilding and discipline, make sure to SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Days of Grimm! Have you ever prepped for a competition or taken on a massive physical challenge? Tell us your story or ask a question for our next guest in the comments below—we’re reading them all! Ever wondered what it actually takes to transform your body for a competitive bodybuilding stage while balancing a high-pressure career? In this episode of Days of Grimm, we sit down with Sergeant Morgan Hauer to pull back the curtain on his intense journey from military recruiter to stage-ready athlete. Morgan gets real about the grit required to commit to a 26-week prep, the grueling reality of contest-level dieting, and the unexpected lessons he learned about his own discipline and physical limits. Beyond the muscles and meal plans, we dive into the intersection of personal growth and professional duty. Whether you’re interested in the science of physique transformation, the realities of military recruiting, or just want to hear a candid, unfiltered take on what it takes to achieve a major goal, this conversation covers it all.  Tune in as we discuss the sacrifices made, the "bro-ey" culture of the gym, and how to maintain your sanity when the brain fog sets in. Key Topics Covered The 26-Week Prep: Why a longer timeline was crucial for a first-time competitor.Military & Muscle: Balancing the demands of a high-pressure recruiting career with bodybuilding goals.The Diet Struggle: Managing extreme caloric deficits, avoiding red meat, and dealing with social pressure.Posing Mastery: Why posing is more than just a flex—it’s an exhausting, technical workout.The Reality of Tanning: What actually happens behind the scenes on show day.Mental Fortitude: Using discipline to push through the "brain fog" and fatigue of peak week.Advice for Beginners: How to find a coach and why you should stop making excuses. Notable Quotes "You can either look great and feel like shit, or look like shit and feel great. The trick is finding the sweet spot." — Morgan "It was like you are living from chow to chow... you're just battling day by day." — Morgan  [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    1h 13m

  6. Jun 2

    He Won a Horse Race After He Died? June's Most Bizarre Deaths

    Send us Fan Mail Did you agree with our ranking? Which death was the most bizarre to you? Subscribe to The Days Grimm and hit the notification bell so you never miss a monthly ranking! Let us know in the comments below—if you have a suggestion for next month’s deaths, drop it there! Welcome to another wild episode of The Days Grimm! This month, we are diving deep into our "Deaths of the Month" segment, where we rank the most shocking, strange, and downright bizarre exits from history. From legendary R&B singers to Civil War engineers in hand-powered submarines, we break down the facts, the conspiracies, and the absolute absurdity of how some of these people met their end. We’re covering the full spectrum of chaos this time around—including a jockey who won a race after he was already dead and a freak highway accident involving a flying black bear. Grab a seat, because this episode is a roller coaster of dark humor, history, and some serious lessons on why you should always check the chamber. Hit that play button and join us as we rank June’s most unforgettable departures! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & June’s Deaths of the Month2:00 - Johnny Ace: R&B Legend’s Tragic End8:00 - Frank Hayes: The Dead Jockey Winner11:20 - Horace Lawson Hunley: Hand-Powered Submarines20:15 - Soyuz 11: The Truth About Space Deaths25:00 - The Flying Bear Highway Disaster30:00 - Final Rankings & Tiebreakers [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    38 min

  7. May 26

    Ep 264 DJ Wills on Music Production, Branding, and Hustle

    Send us Fan Mail If you enjoyed this deep dive into the music industry, make sure to subscribe to the channel and leave a comment below with your favorite part of the conversation! From his roots in Evansville to building a career in Colorado and back again, DJ Wills joins The Day's Grimm to discuss the reality of the music industry. In this episode, Wills breaks down the grind of being an entertainer, the evolution of his sound, and the essential role of branding for independent artists. We dive into the highs and lows of his journey, exploring how he transitioned from a local music enthusiast to a professional DJ, and why he eventually chose to return to his hometown. Wills shares raw insights into the challenges of social anxiety, the necessity of discipline in a creative career, and his upcoming plans for animated projects and live sets. Whether you are an aspiring producer, a local music fan, or just looking for an honest conversation about the hustle, this episode covers the practical side of turning a passion into a sustainable career. KEY TOPICS COVERED: The importance of branding and marketing over raw popularity in the modern music scene.How DJ Wills transitioned from a local enthusiast to a professional DJ.Challenges of managing social anxiety while performing in the public eye.The role of discipline in maintaining a long-term music career.Why networking with the right people—not just other stars—is critical for growth.Managing multiple creative projects and the importance of saying no to preserve your brand.Insights into moving cities to pursue a career and eventually returning home.The evolution of music distribution and how artists adapt to industry changes.NOTABLE QUOTES: "It’s all about branding guys, not popularity. I swear. And just be good at what you do." — Wills"It’s pointless to be talented and be great at something if you don’t have the discipline." — Wills"I am the brand. I know how I impact these people. I’m not Michael Jackson, but I do have people cry. I have people give me money." — Wills TIMELINE:  00:00 — Intro  00:03 — DJ Wills Joins The Day's Grimm  04:12 — Growing up in Evansville and Early Musical Memories  09:38 — High School Culture and Finding Music  19:26 — The Shift to Home Production and Engineering  24:00 — How "Wills" Got His Name  28:49 — Thoughts on Rap Beefs and Music Business  36:12 — Sampling, DJing, and Copyright Realities  42:30 — Moving to Colorado and the Music Scene  56:12 — Returning to Evansville and Future Projects  1:19:37 — Overcoming the Desire to Quit  1:26:33 — Final Thoughts and Where to Follow [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    1h 30m

  8. May 19

    TDG Ep 263 We Interviewed Claude

    Send us Fan Mail Do you trust AI to give you accurate information, or are you with the hosts on this one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Make sure to hit that subscribe button, like the video, and share this episode with anyone curious about the future of tech and declassified history. Can you really trust an artificial intelligence to give you the truth? In this episode of The Days Grimm, hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm bring a special guest into the studio: Anthropic’s conversational AI, Claude, for an unfiltered interview about the future of technology, history, and global conspiracies. This episode completely pushes the boundaries of traditional podcasting as the crew interviews a live AI assistant to test its data retrieval, safety safeguards, and sense of humor. The conversation kicks off with a hilarious blunder regarding a mythical Swiss toilet law, leading to a quick fact-check and a deeper debate about why AI sounds so confident even when it is completely wrong. From there, the hosts take Claude down a series of fascinating, rapid-fire rabbit holes, ranging from recently declassified Pentagon UAP documents to the staggering mathematical scale of global fast-food agriculture. As the discussion turns toward history and science, Claude breaks down the mysterious dancing plague of 1518, evaluates who would actually win in a brutal, tool-free matchup between a single silverback gorilla and 100 bare-handed humans, and addresses whether artificial intelligence poses a legitimate threat to humanity's future. The crew also explores the mechanical limitations of deep space travel, specifically looking at how the intense radiation of the Van Allen belts serves as a major hindrance to long-term Mars missions, before shifting to historical cover-ups. Claude reviews infamous conspiracy theories that were eventually declassified and proven completely true, including Project MKUltra, the Tuskegee Syphilis experiment, and the shocking proposed false flag operations of Operation Northwoods. This episode highlights both the incredible power and the hilarious limitations of modern automated language models. By testing Claude's ability to handle complex questions about philosophy, ancient empires, and simulation theory, the hosts showcase the ongoing tension between technological capability and human skepticism, proving that viewers should always verify information and maintain an independent mind. TIMELINE :  00:00:26 - Introducing Claude AI to the Studio  00:01:45 - The Swiss Toilet Law and AI Hallucinations  00:06:00 - Who is Claude? An AI Elevator Pitch 00:07:15 - Should We Be Afraid of AI Taking Over?  00:09:45 - Claude Tells a Terrible Violin Joke 00:11:55 - The Mysterious Dancing Plague of 1518  00:14:42 - Declassified Pentagon UAP and UFO Files  00:16:35 - McDonald's Burger Math and Global Chicken Stats  00:19:25 - Ancient Civilizations, Simulations, and Ancient Astronauts  00:21:20 - Who Wins: 1 Gorilla vs 100 Humans? 00:23:05 - Supercomputation and Propaganda on the Internet  00:26:34 - Navigating the Van Allen Radiation Belts to Mars  00:28:01 - Leaded Gasoline and Who Secretly Controls the World  00:30:20 - Conspiracy Theories Proven True: MKUltra & Operation Northwoods [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    1h 1m
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The Days Grimm, "arguably Indiana's most comical, thrilling, and controversial podcast",  This three-pronged mandate acts as a primary filter for their guest selection. The "comical" aspect is reflected in its official genre of "COMEDY INTERVIEWS" and its history of hosting local stand-up comedians. The "thrilling" component is evident in interviews with individuals who have extraordinary life stories, such as people who survived shootings, rare medical conditions, and combat.  Finally, the "controversial" element is demonstrated by Brian & Thomas’ willingness to engage in difficult or unfiltered conversations, touching on topics like homelessness, artificial intelligence, and religious hypotheticals. A crucial element of the show's tone is its tagline, "Brought to you by Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)". This self-aware and raw positioning signals a modern comedic sensibility that embraces vulnerability and finds humor in personal struggle. The podcast's brand is not built on polished narratives but on the authentic, often messy, intersection of hardship and humor. The most compelling guests are those who have navigated a "Grimm" reality and emerged with a story to tell, and ideally, a sense of humor about it. This dynamic is the core of the show's appeal and the primary filter for identifying a story worth telling.

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  • Creator
    The Days Grimm
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    288
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Days Grimm LLC
  • Show Website
    The Days Grimm Podcast

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