Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast

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Your one stop shop for everything Minnesota Vikings. Join Vikings beat writer Tyler Forness on The Real Forno Show and longtime writer Producer Dave on Two Old Bloggers, along with postgame reaction shows, breaking news, NFL Draft analysis, and in-depth film breakdowns like nobody else. Part of Fans First Sports Network.

  1. Vikings Contract Extensions Breakdown: O'Neill, Addison & More Under Teasley

    1d ago

    Vikings Contract Extensions Breakdown: O'Neill, Addison & More Under Teasley

    Projecting Vikings Extensions Under Nolan Teasley: O’Neill, Addison, Redmond, and a Kyler Murray Scenario — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss how new decision-maker Nolan Teasley might shape the Vikings roster by prioritizing contract extensions and their salary-cap effects. They project four possible extensions: RT Brian O’Neill (three years, $72M, $48M guaranteed) structured to lower near-term cap hits; WR Jordan Addison (three years, $82.5M, $34M guaranteed) with rising future cap numbers and void years; DT Jalen Redmond (three years, $48M, $23M guaranteed), noting his restricted free agent status and tender leverage; and a post-season Kyler Murray extension (four years, $140M) contingent on performance and Arizona’s guaranteed-money timing. After all four, they estimate about $25M in 2027 cap space, discuss managing void-year dead money for several veterans, and preview training camp and a member call-in show. 00:00 Teasley Extension Outlook 01:40 Why Pay Your Own 02:54 Brian O’Neill Contract Case 06:07 Cap Math And Structure 12:06 Market Value Comparisons 16:36 Jordan Addison Extension Model 22:15 Cap Space After Two Deals 22:27 Jalen Redmond Extension Debate 27:46 Greenard Trade Fallout 28:29 Kyler vs McCarthy Extensions 30:26 Timing Guaranteed Money 31:19 Projecting Kyler Deal 33:34 Contract Structure Breakdown 36:23 McCarthy Fifth Year Option 39:55 If McCarthy Sits 43:08 Cap Space After Extensions 45:32 Draft Hits vs Free Agency 47:38 Front Office Uncertainty 48:39 Training Camp Countdown 49:53 Wrap Up And Membership _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/BGrNdO5SG6M Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  2. Kyler Murray Whining? Vikings Minicamp Drama & Teasley Shakeup!

    2d ago

    Kyler Murray Whining? Vikings Minicamp Drama & Teasley Shakeup!

    The Teasley Regime Begins: Process Talk, Eric Wilson’s Encore, and OTA Standouts — Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell discuss new Vikings GM Nolan Teasley’s first media availability, noting his brief, “process”-heavy answers, praise of Rob Brzezinski, and Mark Wilf’s statement that Teasley has final 53-man roster authority while consulting Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores; Teasley also emphasized building in the trenches. They debate whether linebacker Eric Wilson, re-signed on a three-year, $22.5M deal, can repeat his 2025 career year (career highs in sacks, forced fumbles, TFLs, QB hits, heavy snap load), citing age/consistency concerns but confidence in Flores’ usage. OTA notes include undrafted WR Dillon Bell drawing attention for explosiveness and versatility, and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins getting edge reps. NFC North items include Micah Parsons missing early season (helping Minnesota vs Green Bay) and Myles Garrett being traded to the Rams instead of the Bears. 00:00 Cold Open and Setup 01:13 Live Chat Roll Call 02:01 Teasley Regime Begins 02:27 First Presser Impressions 08:00 Power Structure and Final Say 09:53 Build in the Trenches 16:18 KOC and GM Timeline Talk 21:15 Theme Two Eric Wilson Again 22:42 Wilson’s 2025 Breakout 26:48 Can He Repeat in 2026 30:30 Flores Factor and Other Risers 34:02 Flores Backs Eric Wilson 35:37 Diggs Drop-Off Talk 36:56 OTA Buzz Dylan Bell 40:36 Ingram-Dawkins Edge Experiment 46:16 Curling Chat Break 47:28 NFC North News Impact 47:54 Parsons Injury Packers Outlook 51:04 Garrett Trade Bears Miss Out 53:41 Hunter vs Greenard Revisited 57:41 Dallas Turner Year Three 59:12 Minicamp and Show Updates 01:00:53 McCarthy Trade Rumor Debate 01:04:00 Wrap Up and SKOL Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/Jw1aVdTUPiU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  3. Vikings Nolan Teasley is Assembling His Front Office Team

    3d ago

    Vikings Nolan Teasley is Assembling His Front Office Team

    What the Vikings’ New Assistant GM Hires Reveal About Nolan Teasley’s Front Office Plan — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss new Vikings GM Nolan Teasley quickly reshaping the front office by hiring Andrew Healy (from the Browns, positioned as Teasley’s No. 2) and longtime Seahawks personnel executive Trent Kirchner as assistant general managers, noting title mechanics may have enabled the hires. They argue Kirchner is a major scouting coup with experience across pro and draft personnel and a film-plus-data approach, and they clarify “analytics” as simply analyzing data, not just specific metrics, emphasizing it should contextualize film. They caution against assuming individual credit or blame for past drafts and apply that to Ryan Grigson, saying his exact responsibilities are unclear and his prior Colts failure can still provide valuable experience. They also stress Healy’s analytics background differs from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s, and expect Teasley may make a notable roster move while this year functions as a “free year” to stamp his vision. 00:00 Teasley Era Begins 01:11 Meet the New Assistants 04:49 Kirchner Deep Dive 06:01 What Analytics Really Means 12:43 Scouting Plus Data Philosophy 17:08 GM Job Beyond Drafting 19:12 Ryan Grigson Debate 24:29 Andrew Healy and Browns Model 36:20 Restructure and Big Moves Ahead 42:21 Audience Q&A Quarterbacks 46:02 Wrap Up and Next Shows _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/y2VmXLOuXTo Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  4. Minicamp Thoughts & Kevin O’Connell on When Vikings Will Name Starting QB

    5d ago

    Minicamp Thoughts & Kevin O’Connell on When Vikings Will Name Starting QB

    The Real Forno Show: Vikings Minicamp Takeaways, QB Competition Uncertainty, and Front Office Changes — After Vikings mandatory minicamp, Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano review key takeaways heading into the five-to-six-week break before training camp. They discuss personnel changes under Nolan Teasley, including departures of executives and scouts, and argue fans lack evidence to demand Ryan Grigson’s removal. The main focus is the Kyler Murray–J.J. McCarthy quarterback competition: Kevin O’Connell offers ambiguous “runway” comments on reps and development while outside reports (notably Tom Pelissero) suggest minicamp may have clarified the decision, though O’Connell says he wants padded, high-pressure evaluations. They note the offense’s complexity, Murray learning it, and McCarthy’s year-three advantage, plus Justin Jefferson praising both QBs’ growth and planning workouts. Other notes include praise for DL coach Ryan Nielsen, Jake Golday as a linebacker, optimism about OL coach Keith Carter, Christian Darrisaw’s health, and a push to extend Brian O’Neill, with Harrison Smith’s return still expected but unresolved. 00:00 Minicamp Wrap Intro 01:06 Show Welcome and Member Plug 02:23 Front Office Shakeup 03:58 Ryan Grigson Debate 09:05 Contracts and Unknowns 11:59 Learning From Failure 13:40 KOC Press Conference Setup 16:07 QB Reps and Media Noise 19:02 Pelissero vs KOC Signals 23:24 Installing the Offense 25:09 McCarthy Advantage and Vibes 26:56 When the Decision Comes 28:38 No New Info Until Camp 29:53 QB Competition Fatigue 30:28 Hockey Goalie Debate 31:22 Jefferson Sees Growth 33:33 Ryan Nielsen D-Line Impact 35:02 Golday Moves to Linebacker 36:50 O-Line Buzz and Carter 38:28 Kyler Drops and Tackle Play 42:47 O'Neill Extension Breakdown 46:40 Addison Deal and Harrison Watch 51:45 Wrap Up and Next Shows _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/OPJ4S5ZfNHE Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min
  5. The NFC North Never Sleeps: Christian Watson, QB Wars & the Bear$ Stadium Circus

    6d ago

    The NFC North Never Sleeps: Christian Watson, QB Wars & the Bear$ Stadium Circus

    NFC North Roundup: Lions OTA Updates, Bears Minicamp & Stadium Saga, Packers Pay Christian Watson, Vikings QB Battle — Dave (Vikings), Pay (Bears), and Foster (Lions) discuss NFC North offseason developments in June. Foster recaps Detroit OTAs: Penei Sewell shifting to left tackle, rookie Blake Miller’s path at right tackle, receiver progress, Kendrick Law’s ACL tear, uncertainty around Kerby Joseph’s knee, and rumors involving Sam LaPorta’s contract value and a potential trade. Pay summarizes Bears minicamp where the defense has outplayed the offense, noting Jaylon Johnson’s interceptions, Montez Sweat’s return and burst, Caleb Williams’ improved command but inconsistent ball placement, Ben Johnson’s press-conference intensity, and concerns about Kyler Gordon’s availability. They also cover the ongoing Bears stadium negotiations involving Illinois, Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Hammond, Indiana. Green Bay minicamp notes include 17 players in rehab and criticism of Christian Watson’s four-year $92M extension. Dave details the Vikings’ Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy QB competition, Murray’s complaints about split reps, McCarthy’s strong day, improved offensive-line coaching, and speculative McCarthy trade destinations. 00:00 NFC North Roundup Begins 01:09 Packers Jabs and Countdown 02:48 Lions OTA Updates 06:42 LaPorta Rumors and Tackle Shuffle 09:03 Injuries and Kirby Joseph Concern 12:25 Bears Minicamp Takeaways 15:31 Ben Johnson Pressers and Player Heat 18:50 Bears Stadium Saga Escalates 24:48 Arlington Heights vs Hammond Breakdown 28:54 Vikings Stadium Lessons 30:02 Bears Relocation Leverage 31:32 Packers Minicamp Buzz 32:28 Watson Contract Debate 38:01 Vikings QB Battle 39:13 Murray Rep Complaints 44:11 McCarthy Trade Rumors 49:21 Locker Room Media Slant 54:26 Wrap Up Shoutouts FAN WITH US!!!  Follow us on Twitter ✖️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ⭐️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ⭐️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/uLDrLQ_t4vw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  6. Minicamp Battles & More to Watch from the Vikings this Week

    Jun 9

    Minicamp Battles & More to Watch from the Vikings this Week

    Vikings Mandatory Minicamp Preview: QB Competition, Skill-Position Battles, Defensive Depth, and Special Teams — Tyler Forness and producer Dave preview the Vikings’ three-day mandatory minicamp as the final major offseason event before training camp, outlining key storylines to watch. They focus on the quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, noting a small chance the job is decided this week and discussing how media reports, drills, and press-conference “between-the-lines” clues may shape perceptions, plus trade-related implications. Forness also explains why Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s injunction removes a potential supplemental-draft option. They highlight battles for RB3 (Demond Claiborne) and WR depth behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings, with attention on Dillon Bell and Dontae Fleming. They expect limited OL intrigue beyond backup center, emphasize major DL depth questions (Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange, Isaiah Loudermilk, Elijah Williams), discuss linebacker and secondary competitions, and note a punter/holder battle (Brett Thorson vs. Johnny Hekker). 00:00 Minicamp Preview 00:20 Show Intro 02:14 Supplemental Draft QB 05:52 Members Takeover Plug 07:54 Minicamp What To Watch 08:12 QB Battle Signals 09:46 Media Context Matters 13:02 Reading Practice Clues 17:24 Trade Talk Scenarios 19:42 Running Back Battle 21:30 Wide Receiver Depth 26:24 Roster Numbers WRs 27:33 Diggs Contract Watch 28:05 Offensive Line Depth 29:57 Blake Brandel Snapping Issues 31:44 Defensive Line Battles 33:27 Loudermilk And Veterans 34:55 Elijah Williams Rising 38:46 Linebacker Depth Drama 43:13 Secondary And Safety 45:44 Harrison Smith Outlook 46:46 Punter And Returners 48:21 Minicamp Wrap Up 48:49 Show Closing Thanks _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/D7q7ZRgNlLc Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  7. Vikings New GM Nolan Teasley First Presser + Eric Wilson Repeat? OTA Buzz

    Jun 8

    Vikings New GM Nolan Teasley First Presser + Eric Wilson Repeat? OTA Buzz

    The Teasley Regime Begins: Process Talk, Eric Wilson’s Encore, and OTA Standouts — Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell discuss new Vikings GM Nolan Teasley’s first media availability, noting his brief, “process”-heavy answers, praise of Rob Brzezinski, and Mark Wilf’s statement that Teasley has final 53-man roster authority while consulting Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores; Teasley also emphasized building in the trenches. They debate whether linebacker Eric Wilson, re-signed on a three-year, $22.5M deal, can repeat his 2025 career year (career highs in sacks, forced fumbles, TFLs, QB hits, heavy snap load), citing age/consistency concerns but confidence in Flores’ usage. OTA notes include undrafted WR Dillon Bell drawing attention for explosiveness and versatility, and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins getting edge reps. NFC North items include Micah Parsons missing early season (helping Minnesota vs Green Bay) and Myles Garrett being traded to the Rams instead of the Bears. 00:00 Cold Open and Setup 01:13 Live Chat Roll Call 02:01 Teasley Regime Begins 02:27 First Presser Impressions 08:00 Power Structure and Final Say 09:53 Build in the Trenches 16:18 KOC and GM Timeline Talk 21:15 Theme Two Eric Wilson Again 22:42 Wilson’s 2025 Breakout 26:48 Can He Repeat in 2026 30:30 Flores Factor and Other Risers 34:02 Flores Backs Eric Wilson 35:37 Diggs Drop-Off Talk 36:56 OTA Buzz Dylan Bell 40:36 Ingram-Dawkins Edge Experiment 46:16 Curling Chat Break 47:28 NFC North News Impact 47:54 Parsons Injury Packers Outlook 51:04 Garrett Trade Bears Miss Out 53:41 Hunter vs Greenard Revisited 57:41 Dallas Turner Year Three 59:12 Minicamp and Show Updates 01:00:53 McCarthy Trade Rumor Debate 01:04:00 Wrap Up and SKOL Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/1uwsHkFOhmE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  8. Full Teasley Intro Reaction + KOC on JJ vs Kyler + More

    Jun 5

    Full Teasley Intro Reaction + KOC on JJ vs Kyler + More

    Nolan Teasley Introduced as Vikings GM, JJ McCarthy Trade Buzz, and OTA Standouts — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss Nolan Teasley’s introductory press conference as the Vikings’ new general manager, noting no major red flags and confirming Teasley has 53-man roster control, but raising concern that both Teasley and head coach Kevin O’Connell report directly to ownership, potentially complicating authority and firing power. They cover OTA and Kevin O’Connell comments, including downplaying a prior McCarthy quote and acknowledging no acrimony, while reporting that Kyler Murray looks clearly ahead in the QB competition. Tom Pelissero’s remarks spark discussion that a J.J. McCarthy trade may be increasingly plausible and that timing could relate to the GM change, with locker-room dynamics and maximizing trade value as factors. Other notes include uncertainty about Harrison Smith returning, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins working with edge rushers, UDFA WR Dillon Bell drawing attention, and Christian Darrisaw looking fine. 00:00 Teasley Takes Over 01:05 Show Rundown and Member Plans 02:12 First Impressions of Teasley 03:53 Roster Control and Reporting Lines 07:55 Wilfs Oversight Theory 10:34 Building GM Coach Chemistry 13:48 McCarthy Talk and O’Connell Response 15:49 Kyler Leads QB Race 17:11 Pelissero Sparks Trade Buzz 21:18 Trade Fallout and Locker Room Risk 24:21 Maximizing McCarthy Trade Value 25:32 Trade Him Now 26:29 Who Leaked It 28:07 Former Captain Slip 29:53 Reps And Fairness 31:13 Win Now Reality 34:20 Vikings Moving On 37:42 Harrison Smith Update 38:54 Camp Tidbits And UDFAs 40:00 Dillon Bell Buzz 43:11 Trenches And Teasley 44:35 Wrap Up And Schedule _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/V0BYw8iDx3Y Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Your one stop shop for everything Minnesota Vikings. Join Vikings beat writer Tyler Forness on The Real Forno Show and longtime writer Producer Dave on Two Old Bloggers, along with postgame reaction shows, breaking news, NFL Draft analysis, and in-depth film breakdowns like nobody else. Part of Fans First Sports Network.

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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