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. Kyler Murray Reality: Injury History, Rollercoaster & Weapons

    1d ago

    Kyler Murray Reality: Injury History, Rollercoaster & Weapons

    Real Forno Show: Kyler Murray Injury Concerns, Rams Trade for Myles Garrett, and Vikings GM Nolan Teasley — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss major NFL trades—Myles Garrett to the Rams (for Jared Verse plus future picks) and A.J. Brown to the Patriots—and how NFC contenders’ aggressive moves make the Vikings’ Super Bowl path harder. They then examine Kyler Murray’s injury history, arguing the “injury-prone” narrative is overstated: his biggest absences stem from two major injuries (a 2022 ACL tear and a Lisfranc-type foot injury), with a few minor missed games otherwise, and that timing/luck affects perception versus quarterbacks like Joe Burrow. They announce a members-only live call-in show on June 22 for paid channel members, then take questions on Vikings cap space, RB3, Dallas Turner replacing Jonathan Greenard, edge depth (including Clowney), Teasley’s possible front-office changes, and Tyrian Ingram-Dawkins’ fit. 00:00 Kyler Injury Narrative 01:30 NFL Trade Shockwaves 02:05 Garrett to Rams Breakdown 06:58 A.J. Brown and Big Swings 08:00 Vikings Outlook and Teasley 11:05 Kyler Injury History Deep Dive 13:20 Luck vs Durability Debate 15:40 Pocket Hits and Context 23:38 Why Arizona Moved On 24:28 Dave on Kyler and Height 27:30 Wrapping Injuries and Q&A Setup 29:17 QB Injury Rates Compared 30:33 Kyler Injury Narrative 31:50 Timing Shapes Perception 33:21 Missed Games Context 33:55 Members Only Call In 36:30 Teasley Front Office Changes 38:54 Grigson Blame Debate 43:08 Hiring Rules And Promotions 45:00 Ingram-Dawkins Role Fit 46:35 Roster And Cap Q&A 50:39 Edge Depth And Clowney Pitch 53:29 Snap Allocation Theory 55:03 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/2iQXAwxveO4 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

    1h 1m
  2. Vikings Hire Seahawks AGM Nolan Teasley – Is JJ McCarthy Cranky Over Kyler Murray?

    2d ago

    Vikings Hire Seahawks AGM Nolan Teasley – Is JJ McCarthy Cranky Over Kyler Murray?

    Vikings Hire New GM Nolan Teasley; Early OTA QB Buzz Around Murray vs. McCarthy — Dave and Darren discuss the Vikings ending their GM search by hiring 42-year-old Seahawks assistant GM Nolan Teasley, an outsider candidate with experience in player acquisition, football operations, and integrating analytics, and they consider challenges such as improving Minnesota’s draft results while sustaining strong free-agency performance and navigating existing power centers like Rob Brzezinski, Kevin O’Connell, and Brian Flores. They then cover OTAs and the quarterback situation featuring Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, focusing on media interviews in which McCarthy appeared unusually curt and annoyed while Murray said the “right things,” alongside reports that Murray looked slightly sharper in limited viewing, especially in ball placement. In “This Week in Vikings Land,” they note expiring front-office contracts Teasley must address, the unresolved Harrison Smith decision with June 1 cap implications, and a feature on sixth-round RB Demond Claiborne’s background and mentorship. 00:00 Show Intro and Agenda 01:11 Chat Roll Call and Banter 03:02 Theme One New GM Hired 05:20 Teasley Background and Resume 08:05 Draft and Free Agency Priorities 10:00 Power Dynamics and Collaboration 11:34 Dave Reacts Seahawks Connections 22:40 Theme Two Cranky QB OTAs 24:37 McCarthy Media Mood 27:21 QB Competition Outlook 32:23 Dave Take Motivation and Injuries 33:41 Coaching Up McCarthy 36:05 OTA Throws Breakdown 38:47 New GM Staff Decisions 42:06 Front Office Shakeups 44:59 Harrison Smith Watch 50:52 Claiborne Draft Story 54:52 Udinski Departure Fallout 56:19 OTAs and Minicamp Wrap 58:09 Season Hype Signoff 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/aXmRjwxtLjQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m
  3. Vikings SKOL Nation Reacts: Teasley Era Begins

    4d ago

    Vikings SKOL Nation Reacts: Teasley Era Begins

    Vikings Hire Seahawks AGM Nolan Teasley as GM: Reporting Structure, Roster Implications, and What’s Next — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss the Minnesota Vikings hiring Nolan Teasley from the Seattle Seahawks as general manager, emphasizing he is a true outside hire with no prior ties to Kevin O’Connell or the organization (though we’re hearing that is not quite true). They explain Teasley will report directly to the Wilfs, while Rob Brzezinski remains executive vice president of player personnel and cap lead, creating a shared decision structure with O’Connell. Teasley’s background is outlined from Seahawks intern (2013) to pro scouting roles and assistant GM (2023), along with credited personnel successes including the Russell Wilson trade aftermath, identifying Sam Darnold as a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, strong recent drafts, and key acquisitions. They note potential implications for O’Connell’s job security, pending roster decisions (McCarthy, Kyler Murray, extensions), ongoing staff roles like Chris Grigson, and briefly mention compensatory picks tied to Teasley’s minority classification. 00:00 Breaking News Teasley Hired 02:10 Show Intro and Stakes 03:34 Outside Hire Explained 05:15 Reporting Structure Power 06:40 Audio Glitch and Bio 08:10 Seahawks Moves Resume 12:17 Fit Based Talent Eval 13:41 Coach Job Security Talk 15:46 Chat Qs Grigson Debate 20:46 Draft Hits and Process 22:38 Analytics Film Balance 29:07 Vikings Roster Questions 36:47 Timeline Next Decisions 38:08 Minority Picks Explained 41:53 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/SCRhQUwuMLY 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

    47 min
  4. Vikings QB Battle EXPLODES at OTAs! Kyler Murray vs J.J. McCarthy

    5d ago

    Vikings QB Battle EXPLODES at OTAs! Kyler Murray vs J.J. McCarthy

    Breaking Down the Vikings’ Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy QB Battle and Key OTA Takeaways — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and newly added Kyler Murray, focusing on McCarthy’s contentious OTA press-scrum quote and how his unprepared, bitter-seeming delivery fueled national narratives about his maturity and process, while Murray received softer questions and handled them “like a politician.” Forness argues Murray is likely to win the job but stresses nothing is decided, while Dave believes McCarthy was motivated as intended and deserves more time after limited starts. They note McCarthy’s deep throw to Jordan Addison appeared underthrown, discuss metrics placing McCarthy near the bottom among qualifying QBs, and review OTA defensive notes including Elijah Williams getting first-team DE reps and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins slimming down for edge work. They also mention cap details, a looming GM hire timeline, and upcoming show plans. 00:00 QB Competition Begins 01:45 Setting the Stakes 04:20 McCarthy Quote Fallout 05:50 Media Training Red Flags 10:09 Kyler Presser Contrast 13:46 Debating Intent and Leadership 21:08 Is JJ Being Written Off 23:46 Trade Talk and QB Depth 26:42 When to Cut Bait 28:22 O’Connell and Front Office Blame 30:37 Why Sitting a Year Wont Work 31:28 Murray Injury Narrative 32:28 Vikings QB Chaos Scenarios 33:25 Winning And Keeping QB1 33:48 QB2 QB3 Politics 35:18 Press Conference Chess 38:06 Addison Deep Ball Breakdown 39:47 Fan Reactions And Rankings 41:34 Debate With Data 44:56 McCarthy Accuracy And Josh Allen 48:31 OTA Defensive Line Notes 52:17 Cap Space And Incentives 54:04 Accuracy Takeaways And Consistency 55:45 GM Search And Wrap Up _______________________ ⭐️ 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/ZyBkw2beuV0 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

    1h 3m
  5. Ope! Josh Jacobs Arrested: NFC North OTAs & News

    6d ago

    Ope! Josh Jacobs Arrested: NFC North OTAs & News

    NFC North Roundup: Bears Stadium Bill, Lions Pay Jack Campbell, SCOTUS Boosts Flores, and Josh Jacobs Arrest — On the Fans First Sports Network’s “Who Will Be King?” NFC North roundup, Dave (Vikings 1st & SKOL) with Pay (Chicago) and Foster (Detroit) discusses OTAs and major off-field storylines: Illinois’ legislative session nearing its end as the Bears seek stadium-related tax certainty tied to Arlington Heights, with Governor Pritzker suggesting the team could be in Illinois or possibly Indiana, and criticism that the Bears lacked key studies like traffic analysis. Detroit’s Jack Campbell signs a four-year, $81 million extension, making him the second-highest paid linebacker, with discussion of his development from draft criticism. The panel covers the Supreme Court declining the NFL’s petition in Brian Flores’ discrimination case, keeping it out of league arbitration and moving toward court discovery. They also review Josh Jacobs’ arrest in the Green Bay area on multiple domestic-abuse-related allegations including a felony strangulation/suffocation count, noting innocence until proven guilty and the Packers canceling OTA media availability. 00:00 NFC North Cold Open 01:37 Meet The Panel 03:20 Bears Stadium Bill Drama 07:18 Arlington Heights Vs Indiana 09:30 Who Owns The Stadium 15:14 Lions Pay Jack Campbell 19:14 SCOTUS Boosts Flores Suit 22:49 Will Flores Settle 30:04 Back From Break Jacobs Arrest 33:18 Jacobs Arrest Fallout 34:23 Charges Clarified 36:33 Packers Dodge Media 37:09 DV Reality Check 38:58 Trade Rumor Panic 40:18 Vikings QB Battle 45:17 Fixing The Leg Kick 47:15 Chemistry And Attendance 49:26 Division Win Totals 53:33 Bears Injury Update 55:18 Lions OTA Storylines 56:39 Wrap Up And Plugs 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/hMa6Z2Frpns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m
  6. With Vikings Entering Phase II of the OTAs, What Can We Expect of the Newbies?

    May 26

    With Vikings Entering Phase II of the OTAs, What Can We Expect of the Newbies?

    Vikings 2026 Expectations: Rookie Roles, Kyler Murray Fit, and Key Free-Agent Additions — Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano discuss realistic 2026 expectations for the new Minnesota Vikings, focusing on rookies, select UDFAs, and veteran additions. First-round DT Caleb Banks is framed as a long-term play, with year-one goals of staying relatively healthy, playing roughly 500–550 snaps, generating steady pressure, and building consistency. Second-round LB Jake Golday is projected primarily as an off-ball coverage linebacker used in sub-packages while he develops processing and run-fit skills, with caution against labeling him the next Andrew Van Ginkel. They outline modest roles for other picks (including Domonique Orange as a solid nose tackle, limited expectations for Caleb Tiernan and Jakobe Thomas, special-teams emphasis for Max Bredeson and Charles Demmings, skepticism about Demond Claiborne making the roster, and uncertain outlook for seventh-rounder Gavin Gerhardt) and note UDFAs to watch. Among veterans, Kyler Murray is expected to stay healthy and run Kevin O’Connell’s offense with more consistency, while James Pierre, Jauan Jennings, and Isaiah Loudermilk are expected to be solid contributors. Timestamps: 00:00 Season Expectations Setup 00:14 Show Intro and Format 01:05 Why Expectations Matter 02:09 QB WR Workouts Note 02:33 Draft Class Kickoff 02:49 Caleb Banks Outlook 07:58 Jake Golday Role Debate 21:34 Domonique Orange Projection 23:34 Other Third Rounders 25:34 Jakobe Thomas and Safety Room 27:39 Harrison Smith Return Talk 30:04 Day Three Picks Begin 30:44 Fullback Role Unknown 31:48 Can Bredeson Win Job 33:05 No Friends Drafting 34:14 Demmings Development Plan 35:12 Claiborne Roster Doubts 40:44 Late Picks And UDFAs 41:49 Punter Battle And Cap 42:30 Kyler Murray Expectations 45:05 Fixing Explosives Vs Consistency 49:05 Free Agents Pierre Jennings 52:19 Loudermilk Camp Fit 53:49 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/-cl_KEGFuws 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

    1 hr
  7. Brian Flores Burning NFL Bridges & Vikings GM Finalists Revealed

    May 25

    Brian Flores Burning NFL Bridges & Vikings GM Finalists Revealed

    Flores Lawsuit Escalates, Vikings Add Massive DTs, GM Finalists Named, OTAs Begin — Dave and Darren discuss Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, noting his legal team subpoenaed 25 additional teams—bringing involvement to 31 of 32—and how that likely harms his head-coaching chances while benefiting the Vikings by keeping him as defensive coordinator. They review the Vikings’ 2025 defensive performance (third in yards allowed, seventh in points) but highlight a weak run defense (21st in rushing yards allowed) and examine how rookies Banks (330 lbs) and Dominique Orange (325 lbs), plus added size on the line, could improve it by replacing snaps previously taken by poor run defenders Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. They cover the Vikings narrowing their GM search to five finalists and Minnesota being awarded the 2028 NFL Draft, then preview OTAs with focus on Kyler Murray throwing to Justin Jefferson and the Murray–J.J. McCarthy quarterback competition. 00:00 Show Intro and Topics 01:37 Live Chat Roll Call 02:51 Flores Lawsuit Escalates 04:59 How It Affects Vikings 06:36 Paths to Head Coach 09:47 Discovery Timeline Talk 12:16 Power Rumors in Minnesota 16:53 Theme Two Run Defense 19:50 Drafting Bigger Linemen 24:36 Rookie Impact and Coaching 33:10 Dave’s Big Front Vision 39:13 Scheme Fit and Wrap 41:05 Run Defense Nicknames 42:59 GM Finalists Revealed 45:40 Why Terrance Gray 49:57 Finalist Visits Process 54:10 Minnesota Hosts 2028 Draft 58:54 OTAs Begin This Week 01:00:42 QB Battle Spotlight 01:06:23 Wrap Up and Memorial Day 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/csgr925XHCM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
  8. Is Micah Parsons Actually Coming Back Early? NFC North Schedule Chaos

    May 21

    Is Micah Parsons Actually Coming Back Early? NFC North Schedule Chaos

    Who Will Be King? NFC North Roundtable Breaks Down the 2026 Schedule, Nashville’s 2030 Super Bowl, and Division Win Predictions — Dave (Vikings 1st & SKOL), Pay (Bears), and Foster (Lions) open their NFC North roundtable by reacting to the 2026 schedule release while roasting the Packers, then discuss Nashville being awarded its first Super Bowl in 2030 and note the lack of a date may signal an 18-game season. They cover Minnesota hosting the 2028 NFL Draft and its economic impact and logistics. The panel debates reports that Micah Parsons could start on the PUP list after a Week 15 ACL tear, questions optimistic return timelines, and mentions Rashee Rice serving 30 days in county. They run through Packers, Lions, Vikings, and Bears schedules and give win projections (generally 9–12 wins), highlighting bye weeks, travel, and late-season difficulty, and close with Aaron Rodgers saying he’ll retire after the year. 00:00 NFC North Cold Open 02:14 Nashville Super Bowl Talk 03:51 18 Game Season Debate 04:39 2028 Draft In Minnesota 09:06 Micah Parsons PUP Watch 14:00 Rashee Rice And Chiefs Chaos 16:20 Schedule Release Primer 17:08 Packers Schedule Breakdown 21:00 Packers Win Total Predictions 26:15 Lions Schedule Breakdown 30:16 Lions Early Slate And Odds 32:35 Vikings Win Expectations 33:19 Quarterback Debate 34:05 Vikings Record Picks 34:50 Schedule Breakdown 37:31 Tough Stretches Talk 41:37 Vikings Final Prediction 44:32 Bears Take Center Stage 45:36 Bears Schedule Highlights 51:26 Bears Win Predictions 56:06 Wrap Up And Rodgers 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/TVGeRGdOJGM 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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