The finale has rolled around as Derek, John and Chris talk through Wonder Man Episode 8 'Yucca Valley'. A great capper on a fantastic season, with a movie premiere and a true show of friendship. Make sure you've watched the episode before joining us for our chat.

Wonder Man Episode 8 'Yucca Valley' Details

Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Directed by Stella Meghie

Written by Andrew Guest

Episode Synopsis:

Following the huge explosion he caused on the Wonder Man set, Simon returns to his apartment assuming that he will be caught by the Department of Damage Control. He instinctively phones his mum to tell her he loves her.

But Trevor Slattery calls him to apologise and says he has a solution: He revives his Mandarin persona and publicly claims responsibility for the explosion. No one ever saw that coming.

Agent Cleary knows that Trevor is just taking the blame for Simon, but goes along with it because the DODC needs more prisoners to justify their expensive Yucca Valley, California prison. 

Following Trevor's arrest, Director Von Kovak insists they continue filming and tells Simon to use Trevor's betrayal for the scene where Wonder Man is betrayed by Barnaby. Wonder Man is finished with Joe Pantoliano taking over the role of Barnaby and the film is a huge success. 

At the premiere, his clearly delighted brother Eric tells Simon he’s proud of him. Meanwhile, Janelle tells Simon that he now has his pick of roles for his next project. 

With his new found fame Simon decides to shadow a DODC guard, Chuck Eastman, who hates his job, under the guise of making a new film. This gives Simon access to the DODC prison under an alias, just as Agent Cleary discovers that Simon's powers use ionic energy and proposes to his boss that Simon could be an asset or a threat. 

Simon manages to slip his work shadowing Chuck and finds Trevor's cell where he uses his powers to break Trevor out of prison and fly away with him.

Wonder Man Episode 8 Cast

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
• X Mayo as Janelle
• Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
• Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak
• Shola Adewusi as Martha Williams

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Question 8: What song does Alfonso (aka Simon) pretend he sings at Karaoke at the local bar to keep up the guise of a new DODC trainee at the Yucca Valley Facility?

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Date recorded: 12/02/2026

Date published: 18/02/2026

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The full team are back to chat about Wonder Man Episode 7 "Kathy Friedman" as Simon Williams is concerned his secret will be exposed to the world by a journalist but he is not the target. As always we discuss the episode in spoiler filled detail.

Wonder Man Episode 7 "Kathy Friedman" Details

Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Directed by Stella Meghie

Written by Kira Talise and Andrew Guest

Episode Synopsis:

Filming on the Wonder Man Movie begins. Simon Williams struggles to be personable with the crew and to communicate his thoughts on the script, but is helped by Trevor Slattery. 

At a dinner meeting with his team his agent Janelle informs the pair that The New York Times journalist Kathy Friedman is writing a profile on them, terrifying Simon who describes her as a character assassin of the highest order, who could discover and reveal his secret, just like she did with Joseph Gordon Levitt. 

He becomes paranoid after learning that Friedman talked to his ex-girlfriend Vivian, his mom, and brother Eric about him for her story. Vivian reveals to Simon that she knows he has powers, but she did not say anything about them to Friedman. 

Still concerned as they sit down for their joint interview with Kathy Friedman the next day, Simon is surprised to learn that Eric only had good things to say and he’s really proud of him. 

It wasn’t Simon who should have been concerned Kathy Friedman grills Trevor about what happened after his arrest when he returned to US soil and asks him what government deal he cut to avoid returning to prison, prompting him to walk out of the interview. 

Confronted by Simon, Trevor confesses the truth of his deal with the Department Of Damage Control to spy on Simon but promises that he will find a way to get out of it. 

Upset and overwhelmed, Simon goes to a Wonder Man soundstage and unleashes a large explosion that destroys the set.

Wonder Man Episode 6 Cast

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
• X Mayo as Janelle
• Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
• Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
• Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak
• Shola Adewusi as Martha Williams
• with Lauren Weedman as Kathy Friedman

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Question 7: What shake and side order from Crafty’s does Simon place with his PA, Terrell, on the golf buggy?

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Date recorded: 12/02/2026

Date published: 18/02/2026

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John and Derek chat all about Wonder Man Episode 6 "Call Back" as Simon worries about how he is perceived and Trevor has a go at jazz accompaniment at their Wonder Man call back with Von Kovak. As always we discuss the episode in spoiler filled detail.

Wonder Man Episode 6 "Call Back" Details

Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Directed by Tiffany Johnson

Written by Roja Gashtili & Julia Lerman and Andrew Guest

Episode Synopsis:

Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery immediately drive to director Von Kovak's mansion for the callback, joining other actors in the running for Wonder Man and Barnaby.

Exhausted and lacking sleep, Simon is paranoid as the callback begins. Kovak pairs the actors with one another for chemistry tests via improvisational exercises. While Trevor impresses the group, Simon falters with his improv skills. Simon confides in Trevor that he is nervous about Von Kovak pushing him to expose himself, but Trevor encourages him that he is more than his powers.

Simon and Trevor are finally paired together, which impresses Kovak so much he casts them both in the lead roles.

After being dropped off home by Simon, Trevor is picked up by the DODC for failing to apprehend Simon, but Trevor says he's almost there and begs them to give him more time.

Wonder Man Episode 6 Cast

Wonder Man Pub Quiz

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
• X Mayo as Janelle
• Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
• Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
• Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak
• Bradley Tejeda as Olly
• Alex Polcyn as Jake
• Carlos Leal as Manuel
• Simon Templeman as Richard
• Juliette Ortega as Melanie

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Question 6: What is the name of the character that Richard still has nightmares about after playing the role in the Lieutenant of Inishmore?

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Date recorded: 29/01/2026

Date published: 13/02/2026

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Derek, John and Chris return together to chat about Wonder Man Episode 5 "Found Footage". The action kicks off when Simon uses his powers to help Trevor and escalates into a fun caper all across Hollywood. We discuss the episode in spoiler filled detail so make sure you've watched this one before joining us.

Wonder Man Episode 5 "Found Footage" Details

Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Directed by Tiffany Johnson

Written by Anayat Fakhraie

Episode Synopsis:

Simon and Trevor celebrate their call back at a bar in town, but Simon becomes anxious. Trevor guides him through a breathing exercise while he ignores calls from Agent Cleary, who is pressured to close the case soon.

The two are cornered by a drug dealer, Patrick Connor, that Trevor owes money to, forcing Simon to use his powers to incapacitate him and his henchmen.

But after Simon's use of his powers, they spot a boy who has recorded it with his GoPro, and the two give chase to retrieve the footage. In the car, they read a scene sent by Janelle where Trevor's character, sidekick Barnaby, betrays Wonder Man for a price.

They spot the bicycle courier, Jayden, and follow him into a club. He tells them that he will erase the footage if Simon uses his powers to help him get back his stolen motorbike from a man named Esteban.

Arriving at Esteban's house, Esteban tells them that Jayden is lying. Connor and his men return and hold Jayden hostage at gun point in exchange for Trevor. Trevor convinces Jayden to give him the footage so he could delete it.

With all the commotion, the police arrive and engage in a gunfight with Connor's men; Jayden escapes and reconciles with Esteban. Simon and Trevor flee and learn from Janelle that Kovak wants their call back at his home now.

Wonder Man Episode 5 Cast

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
• X Mayo as Janelle
• Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
• Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
• Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak
• Joseph D. Reitman as Patrick Connor
• Brandon Wardell as Jayden
• Carlito Olivero as Esteban
• Josh Megdell as Bartender
• Lilliya Scarlett Reid as Break Room 86 Hostess
• Andrea Granera as Steffie
• Alejandra Flores as Mrs. Gonzalez
• Kevin Derr as Cop
• Valeria Sweet as Angelyne

Wonder Man Pub Quiz

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Question 5: When Trevor has one of Esteban’s candies he says it's like when Stevie Nicks had coke blown up her bunghole, but what sweet, spicy and sour candy treat does Esteban give Trevor?

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Date recorded: 29/01/2026

Date published: 11/02/2026

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In the standalone episode of Wonder Man Episode 4 "Doorman" we discuss the cautionary tale of how the Doorman clause came to Hollywood productions and how it can chew up and spit out even those that don't want fame. We chat about the episode in spoiler filled detail so make sure you've watched this one before joined us.

Wonder Man Episode 4 "Pacoima" Details

Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Directed by James Ponsoldt

Written by Zeke Nicholson

Episode Synopsis:

Simon shares his concerns with Trevor that if his abilities are revealed to the world he will lose his career because of Hollywood’s “Doorman” clause. Unaware of the history, Simon explains to Trevor who caused the change to Hollywood’s inclusion of powered individuals.

A few years ago, DeMarr Davis was a doorman for the Wilcox club in LA. Brushing shoulders with wealthy customers, musicians and actors he loved his job. But when he encountered some otherworldly goop from the Roxxon Corporation he developed special abilities. He now has the ability to teleport people and objects through solid matter.

When a fire starts in the club, threatening the lives of everyone inside, DeMarr uses his new Doorman powers to get everyone out to safety. Eternally grateful for saving his life, Hollywood actor Josh Gad gives DeMarr a job as his assistant. 

DeMarr soon gets a role on Josh’s movie “Cash Grab” using his powers in a pivotal scene. The stunt works and DeMarr Davis becomes The Doorman, the superpowered actor with his own catch phrase. 

But it’s not Ding Dong for long as the public quickly get tired of DeMarr’s schtick. On the downward spiral, a glimmer of hope comes in the form of Josh offering him a role in “Cash Grab 2”. But when they try to create a new super powered sequence for the sequel it all goes horribly wrong. As one cash bag after another is safely transferred through Demarr it's time for Josh Gad’s character to also make his escape. But J-Gad goes in and J-Gad doesn't come out, disappearing, never to return.

Hollywood was shocked and created a clause on all productions that would stop people with powers acting in any production ever again.

Wonder Man Episode 4 Cast

• Byron Bowers as DeMarr “Doorman” Davis
• Josh Gad as Himself
• Mario Lopez as Himself
• Bridget as Charlotte Ross
• Jon A Abrahams as Frank Premenger
• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery

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Question 4: What song is THE J-Gad singing in the club just before it goes on fire?

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Date recorded: 22/01/2026

Date published: 06/02/2026

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Derek and John are chatting about Wonder Man Episode 3 "Pacoima" as Trevor goes to meet Simon's family. We want to hear your feedback as the season goes on make sure you share it at the address below.

Wonder Man Episode 3 "Pacoima" Details

Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Directed by James Ponsoldt

Written by Madeline Walter and Paul Welsh

Episode Synopsis:

While Simon Williams is still waiting for an answer for his Wonder Man audition, the Department of Damage Control are concerned their funding will be cut. Their mission is to protect the US from super powered threats but their purpose built prison remains half empty and pressure is coming down from Congress to reduce the DODC’s budget.

Agent Cleary has information on two incidents that might include Simon Williams. An explosion at his home as a child and a porta-potty explosion on the set of The Rookie while Simon was there. In order to connect these, Agent Cleary threatens Trevor Slattery to interrogate Simon’s family and friends at his mum’s birthday party.

At the event Trevor learns a new kitchen has been installed with an island. The very thing Simon's mum has always wanted. But Trevor learns very little about Simon except that he’s always been alone and he’s always been lonely. His family, friends and neighbours don’t understand his acting career and believe he’s lazy and overly dependent on his family.

After everyone leaves the party, Simon’s brother Eric pushes Simon to admit he got fired from American Horror Story and give up on his acting dreams. The stress sends Simon over the edge and his powers explode out of him destroying his mother’s newly treasured kitchen island.

Later Simon apologises to Trevor for his explosive powers that have never been witnessed before by anyone outside of the family, but empathetic to Simon’s loneliness, Trevor chooses to destroy the taped evidence from his wire instead of delivering it to Damage Control.

Meanwhile Simon’s agent, Janelle, calls to inform him that both actors have callbacks for roles in Wonder Man, but Simon is concerned his whole career would be over if anyone finds out about his powers because all Hollywood productions ban powered actors following the case of Demarr “Doorman” Davis.

Wonder Man Episode 3 Cast

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
• X Mayo as Janelle
• Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
• Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
• Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak

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Question 3: What famous actor’s billboard picture do Trevor and Simon pass in the car as they travel to Simon's mum’s birthday party in Pacoima?

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John, Chris and Derek

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Date recorded: 15/01/2026

Date published: 04/02/2026

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We are discussing Wonder Man Episode 2 "Self-Tape" in our second podcast of the week. We'd love to hear your feedback as you watch along at the details below.

Wonder Man Episode 2 "Self-Tape" Details

Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Directed by Andrew Guest

Written by Destin Daniel Cretton

Episode Synopsis:

A short while ago after flying back to LA to reignite his acting career, Trevor Slattery was instantly arrested by the Department of Damage control for his role as The Mandarin. Agent Cleary offers Trevor a way out of his return to prison if he brings evidence of the dangerous powers of Simon Williams.

Meanwhile following his audition for Von Kovak’s Wonder Man, his agent Jannelle calls him. The casting director for the movie wants to give him a shot in a smaller indie movie. It’s a bit part where he’ll play a waiter. All that’s needed is a quick self tape of his lines and he’s got the cameo.

This will be great for his career, but the pressure gets to Simon and his powers rise, exploding out like an earthquake inside his apartment. Unable to use his apartment for the self tape, Simon reaches out to Trevor for help.

After several more failed attempts Trevor brings him to his former co-star, Joe Pantaliano’s house as a favour. When Simon and Trevor clash with Joey Pants over his lack of respect for the art of acting they leave.

With a new respect between the two, Simon invites Trevor to his apartment, where they finally record the perfect self tape and submit it to his agent.

As Simon celebrates the successful submission Trevor finds the damage from his super powers but pretends it doesn’t phase him.

Wonder Man Episode 2 Cast

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
• X Mayo as Janelle
• Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
• Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
• Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak

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Question 2: How old was Trevor when the acting bug first hit?

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Date recorded: 15/01/2025

Date published: 30/01/2025

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We are back fellow Defenders to chat about Wonder Man Episode 1 "Matinee". All episodes of the series are available now on Disney Plus. We'll be releasing our podcasts on Wednesday and Friday each day one podcast for each episode so we'd love to hear your feedback as you watch along.

Wonder Man Episode 1 "Matinee" Details

Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Wonder Man first appearance Avengers issue 8 by Don Heck and Jack Kirby

Created for Television by Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Directed by Andrew Guest

Written by Destin Daniel Cretton

Episode Synopsis:

In present day Los Angeles, actor Simon Williams just can't help but mess up his opportunities. 

Recently fired from a cameo role on American Horror Story for overthinking the bit part, but in a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, actor and former Terrorist mouthpiece, he finds a kindred spirit.

Trevor is auditioning for a role in the reboot of Simon's favourite character Wonder Man. He feels the role is his destiny and with Trevor's help to trust the words and not overthink it, Simon delivers an excellent audition for the lead role.

Trevor brings Simon for a drink to celebrate this small win but after he leaves, the former Terrorist gets a phone call asking if Simon suspects anything, he's very dangerous and needs to be brought in.

Wonder Man Episode 1 Cast

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
• X Mayo as Janelle
• Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
• Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak

Wonder Man Pub Quiz

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Question 1: What Book does Simon want to bring into his scene in American Horror Story?

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Date recorded: 15/01/2025

Date published: 28/01/2025

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We kick off the New Year with our fifth annual Wrap Up and preview podcast. Here we chat about everything we covered and the things we wish we could have discussed in 2025 and also preview everything we're looking forward to so far in 2026.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN 2025

• Star Wars Skeleton Crew (Jan 2025)
• Invincible Season 3 (Feb-Mar)
• Captain America Brave New World (March 2025)
• Daredevil Born Again Season 1 (March 2025)
• The Last of Us Season 2
• Ironheart
• Gen V Season 2
• The Sandman Season 2
• Marvel Zombies
• The Witcher Season 4
• Eyes of Wakanda
• Alien Earth
• Thunderbolts
• Fantastic 4 First Steps

WHAT WE PLAN TO DISCUSS IN 2026

• Wonder Man – 27th January 2026
• Invincible Season 4 – March 2026
• Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 – March 4th 2026
• The Boys (Season 5 - Final Season) – April 8 2026
• Spider-Man Brand New Day – 31st July 2026
• Avengers: Doomsday – 18th December 2026
• Lanterns (HBO/Max) 
• Spider-Noir (Prime Video)
• Vision Quest (Disney+)
• Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+)
• The Witcher (Season 5)
• Ahsoka (Season 2)
• The Rings of Power (Season 3)

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If you want to chat with us about the shows we have covered in 2025 or the ones coming up in 2026 you can email us to [email protected] join us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/tvpodcastindustries or join us on our brand new Discord server at https://discord.gg/DyVtkuuWZP we'd love to see you wherever you want to join us.

A very happy new year to you all. We hope you'll join us for as many of our shows as possible in 2026.

Keep Watching, Keep Listening and Keep Defending.

Derek, John and Chris

TV Podcast Industries.

As 2025 comes to an end we'd love to say a huge thank you to all of you who have joined us across the year for all of the shows and movies we've covered. We'll be back again in 2026 with loads more great TV.

Happy Holidays Everyone

Derek and John

TV Podcast Industries

Derek and John are back to discuss the Rats A Witcher Tale. A special feature length episode featuring Ciri's companions from the Witcher Season 4. We chat all about it in full spoiler filled detail.

Spoilers for The Rats A Witcher Tale.

Based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski and the game series "The Witcher" from CD Projekt Red

Showrunner and Lead Writer: Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich

Written by Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich and Haily Hall

Directed by Mairzee Almas

Synopsis: Following the events of the Season 4 finale, Leo Bonhart recounts to Ciri how The Rats first crossed his path. The tale centers on Mistle, a highborne woman secretly in love with her handmaiden Juniper. Their lives are torn apart when Emehr, Emperor of Nilfgaard, sends his mercenary Bert Brigden to purge towns outside imperial control. Believing Juniper dead, Mistle narrowly survives with the help of Asse, her stablehand, who escapes with her and eventually leads them to join The Rats.

As the young thieves’ opportunities dwindle, their leader Giselher proposes an ambitious heist: infiltrate a new fighting arena established by Dominik Houvenaghel and rob its vault during a major event. The vault, however, is guarded by a Jalowick, a monster that only a Witcher can kill. Desperate, The Rats recruit Brehen, a disgraced and alcoholic former Witcher infamous for abandoning a striga contract.

Training under Kayleigh and Reef, Asse prepares for his fight, but everything unravels when Mistle discovers the arena’s true purpose. It was built by Brigden, who, eager to earn Emehr’s favor, has been conducting horrific experiments to create a new kind of monster—using human subjects, including Juniper. Determined to save her, The Rats and Brehen attempt to restore Juniper’s humanity while evading Bonhart, who is hunting them to claim Brehen’s Witcher medallion.

The story culminates in a brutal clash. Brehen sacrifices himself so The Rats can escape, thwarting Bonhart—for the moment. Their flight across the Continent continues until fate brings them to Princess Cirilla of Cintra, and toward the end of their road.

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Thank you for joining us for the next part of our Witcher Season 4 Podcast. We hope you'll come back next time when we discuss The final season of The Witcher.

Derek and John

TV Podcast Industries

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