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ADV Cannonball
by Aaron Pufal
The ADV Cannonball Podcast is the official show of the ADV Cannonball motorcycle rally, covering everything related to adventure riding, rally life, and life on two or four wheels. The show mixes rally news, tall tales, and stories from past tours around the world with the highs and lows of moto camping and attempting Cannonball records. We travel globally to interview guests in person, including the heroes who have achieved ADV Cannonball records, motorcycle racers, skills trainers, adventure authors, and film producers.
Episodes
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Awards Night At The 2026 ADV Cannonball Rally - LIVE
Send us Fan Mail Press Release: https://www.advcannonball.com/news/press-release-2026-adv-rally 2026 Results and Photos: https://www.advcannonball.com/2026-adv-cannonball-rally The awards banquet is where the ADV Cannonball Rally stops being a route file and turns into real people, real bikes…
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2026 ADV Cannonball Rally Recap - CREW SHOW
Send us Fan Mail CREW SHOW Press Release: https://www.advcannonball.com/news/press-release-2026-adv-rally 2026 Results and Photos: https://www.advcannonball.com/2026-adv-cannonball-rally Sixty-four people make it to the Monterey awards banquet, but the real story lives in the gap between signing…
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No Participation Awards - Day 5 ADV Cannonball Rally 2026
Send us Fan Mail Day five hits with a question every adventure rider has wrestled with: when the rally feels like it’s dialled past the limit, do you keep chasing every checkpoint, or do you make the adult call and ride straight to the hotel? Rolling out of Moab toward Las Vegas, we talk honestly...
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ADV Cannonball Field Notes From The Slab - Day 4
Send us Fan Mail Day four on the ADV Cannonball is where the rally’s personality really shows: long highway miles, heavy heat, and the kind of messy, real-world problems you cannot simulate in a garage. We’re rolling west on Highway 70 watching riders stream past, swapping stories about surviving…
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Preparing for the 2026 ADV Cannonball Rally
Send us Fan Mail A coast-to-coast rally is won and lost long before the first checkpoint, and we are not shy about saying it. Taylor Lawson sits down with Aaron Pufal, fresh off setting a new electric motorcycle record from the Red Ball Garage in New York City to the Portofino Hotel in Redondo...
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Electric Motorcycle Cannonball Record Set
Send us Fan Mail An electric motorcycle cannonball sounds like a clean, futuristic flex until you meet the real enemies: charger gaps, unreliable stations, and a battery that slows its own fast charging when the heat soaks in. We sit down with Aaron Pufal and Karry Lebel right after their...
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What Does Freedom Cost On Two Wheels - Eglė Gerulaitytė
Send us Fan Mail We bounce from beer-soaked banter and Swedish summer stories into the nuts and bolts of adventure riding, including suspension setup worries and the odd ethics of modern road culture. Then we sit down with Egle On The Road to trace how travel, rally racing, and service-minded...
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Gumball Dreams In A Bugatti
Send us Fan Mail A single phone call can rewrite your entire origin story. Tommy Davies grew up in the Welsh hills watching Gumball 3000 on DVD, studying the mission packs, the border drama, and the rolling circus of cars and characters. Then VinWiki's Ed Bolian rings him up with the question…
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ROUNDTABLE - Cannonball Record Holder, Beau Earnest and Kerry
Send us Fan Mail Thirty-two hours from New York to California on a motorcycle is the kind of number that sounds fake until you hear the choices behind it. We’re joined by Beau Earnest, the current transcontinental pavement record holder, to walk through what it takes to hold an 86+ mph average...
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Operation Haulage: UK 🇬🇧 Cannonball Record and Avoiding Prison - Tommy Davies 🏴
Send us Fan Mail A nine-hour-and-change drive from John O’Groats to Land’s End sounds like pub talk until the police show up at your farm with a search warrant. We sit down with Tommy Davies to unpack the UK cannonball world, why record attempts live in a weird space between obsession and…
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Lois Pryce 🇬🇧 on Iran ADV Travel and The Dutch Minion 🇳🇱
Send us Fan Mail Iran can feel like a headline, a warning label, a place you’re supposed to have an opinion about without ever meeting the people who live there. We wanted something better than that, so we sat down with world-renowned author and rider Lois Pryce to talk about what actually…
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TT Racing Minds And The Calm Inside 200 mph with Spartacus 🇮🇲
Send us Fan Mail 200 miles an hour is loud, violent, and unforgiving, yet the best riders describe it as calm. We sit down with Isle of Man TT racer Marcus “Spartacus” Simpson and let him talk us through the Mountain Course the way he actually rides it: markers, gears, blind crests, jumps…
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ROUNDTABLE - New Riders, Big Miles - ADV Cannonball Rally
Send us Fan Mail A coast-to-coast adventure rally sounds wild, but the real story is how regular riders turn a huge goal into a workable plan. We’re joined by three newcomers to the ADV Cannonball Rally who could not be more different on paper: Alex heading in on a Yamaha XMAX 300 scooter, Matt...
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Isle Of Man 🇮🇲 TT with Author and Legend, Stuart Barker 🏴
Send us Fan Mail The Isle of Man TT isn’t compelling because it’s polished. It’s compelling because it’s real public roads, real consequences, and a level of commitment that most of us can’t even imagine. We ride out to meet legendary motorcycle journalist and author Stuart Barker, then let him...
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Update from the field 🛵 💨 💨
Send us Fan Mail We’re working overseas, riding bikes, and gathering content for the next episode! Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Aaron-Pufal Support us on Patreon HERE Buy us a Coffee...
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ROUNDTABLE - 🛰️ GPS Rally Navigation Systems
Send us Fan Mail GPX files sound boring until they’re the reason you miss a checkpoint, get rerouted onto a worse road, or spend your night untangling tracks on a tiny screen. We sit down with Rick Claus to talk navigation for the ADV Cannonball Rally, and we keep it practical: what to buy, what…
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TMFF 🎬 Caius Tenche in Victoria 🇨🇦
Send us Fan Mail A 2008 Honda Goldwing dragging a custom 50-gallon fuel trailer just rewrote what “fast” looks like across a continent, and we cannot stop thinking about it. We unpack the new cannonball record, what made the attempt smart, and where the line sits between brilliant planning and...
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ROUNDTABLE - Wingnuts and Hooligans of 25'
Send us Fan Mail We bring Chris Peloso and Hunter Wray to the Rountable to unpack what it really takes to win the ADV Cannonball Rally when points, planning, and chaos collide. We trade the polished version for the real one: tracker mind games, rule loopholes, hard lessons in the desert, and the...
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ROUNDTABLE - Motorcycle Rally Mindset and Bike Prep
Send us Fan Mail We kick off a new Roundtable segment to help new riders get ready for a cross-country ADV rally without getting lost in hype. We talk mindset, bike prep, packing, navigation practice, and why chasing points with good judgement beats riding like a hero. • Setting goals that match...
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TeapotOne Bruce Smart 🏴 Bret Tkacs 🇺🇸 David Goldman 🇨🇦
Send us Fan Mail Photo Credit - David Goldman https://www.davidgoldmanphoto.com/ https://themotorcycleportraits.net/ https://www.instagram.com/THEdavidgoldmanphoto We trade bike-season reality checks, garage fixes, and a brutally honest Cove 450 first ride that proves why “race bike” can be the...
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Chad Warner 🇺🇸 & AndyManCam 🇪🇸 Crash Debrief - Demons Row: Harley vs Sport Bikes and ADV Cannonball News
Send us Fan Mail We chase a simple question that gets complicated fast: what actually keeps you riding when a normal-looking road turns greasy and you go down. Between MC culture hot takes, rally housekeeping, and two brutal crash stories, we come away with practical lessons on gear, rescue...
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Project 47 - Ride Thru Japan 🇯🇵 Interview & ADV Cannonball Rally News
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The boys crack open some craft IPAs 🍻 and dive into another wide-ranging episode of motorcycle-adjacent chaos. Aaron celebrates a fleeting #1 Amazon ranking for his book Chasing Legends, shares an update on his flooded apartment saga (spoiler: it got worse), and reveals his...
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Kerry Rides to the Arctic Ocean on a T7 - Tech Talk and ADV Cannonball News
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the ADV Cannonball Podcast, the conversation kicks off with a wildly improbable real estate saga that ends in a perfectly timed disaster and a very lucky escape. From there, the talk flows naturally into motorcycles, gear, and the realities of adventure riding,...
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CREW SHOW & ADV Cannonball Rally News
Send us Fan Mail Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Pufal kick back for a casual crew episode covering cannonball rally updates, book news, beer reviews, and plenty of laughs. 🍺 Beers of the Episode: Backcountry Brewing Trailbreaker Hazy Pale Ale & Stigberget Albatross NEIPA (7%) Topics…
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Ted Kettler 🇺🇸 The Road Most Traveled and Rally News
Send us Fan Mail In this interview, we sit down with author and motorcycle enthusiast Ted Kettler, who recently penned the book The Road Most Traveled. Ted is a lifelong rider, host of the long-running "Motorcycle Men" podcast, and someone who’s no stranger to epic journeys on two wheels. His...
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Winter ADV Camping 🇸🇪 Plus Dakar Chat and ADV Rally News
Send us Fan Mail Host Taylor Lawson joins co-host Aaron Pufal for rally updates, field notes from a Swedish motorcycle show, and a special interview with Mercedes from Crankshaft Culture on her trip to the Dakar Rally. 🍺 Drinks: Ölön Double IPA & Seattle morning coffee Topics Covered: Motorcycle...
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CREW SHOW - Book Pre-Release & Europe, Mexico and Americas Rally Talk
Send us Fan Mail Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Puffall crack open drinks for a wide-ranging cruise episode covering a major book announcement, GPS app upgrades, 2027 Europe rally planning, and the logistics of running a coast-to-coast motorcycle rally from a Sprinter van. 🍺 Drinks: Ölön...
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Ed March from C90 Adventures and ADV Cannonball News
Send us Fan Mail Ed March's C90 Adventures on YouTube HERE Ed March home page HERE Chris's film about our trip to India HERE This week's Ride Out motorcycle destination is Josie's Hideout Saloon - MAP HERE Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Pufal ring in the new year with holiday recaps, a...
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Alcan 5000 Summer Rally Special & ADV Cannonball Rally News
Send us Fan Mail More info on the 2025 Alcan 5000 Summer Rally in Andy's article on Gear Junky and OVR. Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Pufal deliver a packed holiday episode featuring two Alcan 5000 Rally interviews, route announcements, app updates, and festive original music. 🍺 Drinks:...
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CREW SHOW - GSA & T7 Build/Camping Gear Lists GOOGLE DOCUMENT
Send us Fan Mail Crew Show talking about how we set-up our bikes and our camping gear. Check out the shared document below for the full list. The Google Document Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo:...
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Nick Adams, Talking Canadian Adventure and ADV Cannonball Rally News
Send us Fan Mail We're happy to welcome Nick Adams to the Motorcycle Book Club. Audible Home page and Books Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Aaron-Pufal Support us on Patreon HERE Buy us…
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Himalayas India Special Featuring the Royal Mavericks of Delhi
Send us Fan Mail We embark on an exciting motorcycle trip to the Himalayas in India. Along the way, we engage in conversations with the Royal Mavericks of Delhi and gain valuable insights from our Cary friend who lost his passport. Indiana University Bloomington on Diomox: HERE Military…
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2025 ADV Cannonball Post Rally Special - CREW SHOW!
Send us Fan Mail A full two hours recapping the 2025 motorcycle rally! Audio from the field, original music, 2026 & 2027 announcements, and 2025 ADV motorcycle rally awards! 2025 Rally Page Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us...
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2025 ADV Cannonball Soundtrack and #5 Robert Baldinger Rally Prep Talk.
Send us Fan Mail 2025 ADV Cannonball Original Soundtrack and #5 Robert Baldinger Rally Prep Talk. Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Aaron-Pufal Support us on Patreon HERE Buy us a Coffee...
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Live From the The Himalayas 🇮🇳 and an Interview with Jeremy Kroeker, ADV Author
Send us Fan Mail Buy Jeremy Kroeker's books here. Original music by Jeremy Kroeker and Austin Vince, thank you for the tunes! Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Aaron-Pufal Support us on...
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Claudio von Planta - Motorcycle Filmmaker Interview
Send us Fan Mail Swiss filmmaker Claudio von Planta is best known work as the cameraman who accompanied Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their Long Way Round motorcycle journey eastward from London to New York in 2004, Long Way Down from Scotland to South Africa in 2007, and Long Way Up from...
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Mark Richardson Returns **Running On Empty** a Motorcycle Novel
Send us Fan Mail Let’s add Mark’s new novel to the Motorcycle Book Club and discuss this new work of American biker fiction. We're off to India and Tokyo this week! Running On Empty takes readers on a gripping, fictionalized motorcycle journey through a vividly real America. As the main…
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TAT Trans America Trail with Crankshaft Culture & TSD with Satish Gopalkrishnan
Send us Fan Mail Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode NICECNC Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal from Crankshaft Culture drove the entire TransAmerica Trail in a Subaru! We talk about their journey, build, and preparation in detail. We also discuss the Alcan 5000 Rally and the 2024 Baltic Sea...
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Danny McGee from **SOUTHBOUND** & ADV Cannonball Rally News
Send us Fan Mail Danny McGee is the filmmaker behind the YouTube ADV series Southbound. We talk about the journey and making of Episodes 1 and 2. Their adventure motorcycle trip starts in LA, and they travel off-road through the Baja, mainland Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama....
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Cuba 🇨🇺 ADV Adventure with Mike Thomsen & ADV Cannonball News
Send us Fan Mail Learn more about Mike and MotoDreamer Tours: MotoDreamer Tours Home MotoDreamer YouTube Prepare for Season 3 Episode 12 and watch Southbound Episode One and Episode Two. Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us…
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Accidental Adventurer, Saskia Caspari and 2025/26 ADV Cannonball Updates
Send us Fan Mail Saskia Caspari @habiadventures rode her G650GS to Dakar and just kept going. Join us for a conversation with this inspiring and intrepid adventure rider. Music by Austin Vice Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us...
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Death Before DNF: The Joey Evans Interview & ADV Cannonball Rally News
Send us Fan Mail Joey Evans talks about his journey from a paraplegic to a Dakar Rally finisher. He also gives updates about his personal and professional life today. Taylor and Aaron discuss the 2025 and 2026 ADV Cannonball Rally and other notable motorcycle nonsense. To learn more about Joey,...
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Robert Baldinger, live from Stockholm, Sweden & ADV Cannonball Rally News
Send us Fan Mail Formerly the face of the YouTube channel, Nomad Sweden, Robert talks about breaking out onto his own platform. Robert also announces that he will be competing in the 2025 ADV Cannonball Rally! Robert's Home Page: https://baldinger.se/ Robert's YouTube:...
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CREW SHOW - Skog Rally, Sweden 🇸🇪 Field Notes & ADV Cannonball News
Send us Fan Mail Taylor and friends attended the 2025 Skog Rally in Sweden and interviewed several attendees in our Field Notes segment. Daniel Stern, Scandi Flick, Skog 2025 Video Nomad Sweden, Skog Film SKOG™ 25 Memories Film Dan ADV Skog Director’s Cut Twin Pegs Support the show Free Music…
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Sam Manicom live from the Ace Cafe, London 🇬🇧 & ADV Cannonball News
Send us Fan Mail Sam Manicom and Aaron Pufal meet at the iconic Ace Cafe for a chat about Sam's volume of work. We discuss **Into Africa**, **Under Asian Skies**, **Distant Suns**, **Tortillas to Totems**, **The Moment Collectors**, and **The Moment Collectors ASIA**. Sam can be heard often on…
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Blood Bikers (not what you think) live from the UK and ADV Cannonball Rally News!
Send us Fan Mail Special guest, Alex Chalmers, Chair, Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes. Recorded live in Surrey, UK in the SURREY PODCAST STUDIO. Music provided and authorized by Austin Vince, UK. Thank you, Austin, you're a legend! Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on...
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Austin Vince live in Windsor Castle 🏴 - ADV Cannonball News
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live in-studio near Windsor Castle, England. This episode features Austin Vince, a legendary traveler, storyteller, filmmaker, rally master, film festival organizer, musician, math teacher, and an all-around great guy. We discuss topics such as Mondo Enduro, Tera Circa,...
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Charley Boorman Long Way Home Interview, 59 Club in London and 2025/26 Pre-Ride Report with Hunter Wray
Send us Fan Mail Charley Boorman appears on the podcast to talk about Long Way Home, which drops tomorrow on Apple TV+. Aaron travels to East London to meet the members of the iconic 59 Club. Hunter Wray from the ADV VETS calls in and gives a ride report about the 2025 and 2026 ADV Cannonball…
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Lyndon Poskitt & Robin Poskitt Interviews Live in Europe - 2025 ADV Cannonball News
Send us Fan Mail We travel to Spain to talk with Lyndon Poskitt of Races to Places, Darkar Malle Moto legend. We then fly to Yorkshire, England, to meet with Lyndon's father, Robin Poskitt. Aaron also visits Ted Simon's Triumph Tiger 100 and the Coventry Transport Museum....
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Ted Simon live in France 🇫🇷 94th Birthday Special - ADV Cannonball News
Send us Fan Mail Aaron travels to the South of France to visit with Ted Simon on his Birthday. We discuss Dreaming of Jupiter, Riding High, and Jupiter's Travels. Taylor test rides several bikes in Sweden and records Field Notes live on location. At the end of this Season 3 premiere, we provide...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The ADV Cannonball Podcast is the official show of the ADV Cannonball motorcycle rally, covering everything related to adventure riding, rally life, and life on two or four wheels. The show mixes rally news, tall tales, and stories from past tours around the world with the highs and lows of moto camping and attempting Cannonball records. We travel globally to interview guests in person, including the heroes who have achieved ADV Cannonball records, motorcycle racers, skills trainers, adventure authors, and film producers.
HOSTED BY
Aaron Pufal
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What is ADV Cannonball about?
The ADV Cannonball Podcast is the official show of the ADV Cannonball motorcycle rally, covering everything related to adventure riding, rally life, and life on two or four wheels. The show mixes rally news, tall tales, and stories from past tours around the world with the highs and lows of moto...
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ADV Cannonball is created and hosted by Aaron Pufal.
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