The Drop the Needle Podcast
by Jim Alstott
The Drop the Needle Podcast is a series of honest, open conversations built around three things that shape how we live: spirituality, mindset, and music.Host Jim Alstott sits down with teachers, healers, doctors, therapists, coaches, and artists to explore the spiritual side of life — and to show that being spiritual isn't "weird," it's human. We get into modalities like meditation, sound healing, and reflective writing, plus traditional and alternative approaches to health and mental health. And because we all carry a soundtrack, every guest shares the songs that shaped them.The goal: take the fear and mystique out of these subjects so you feel free to explore — and show how weaving them into daily life pays off, personally and professionally.New episodes every week. Subscribe and drop the needle with us.Also on YouTube.Guest & business inquiries: [email protected]
Episodes
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83: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 83 | His Doctor Said "Hope for the Best." So He Found Another Way | Brad Pitzele
Brad Pitzele beat Lyme disease, then autoimmunity, then melanoma. And somewhere in the middle of all that, he stopped just trying to survive and started asking a bigger question: what does the body actually need to heal? In his thirties Brad developed autoimmune arthritis and ended up on a...
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82: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 82 | He Drowned and Woke Up at the Bottom of the Pool | Thayne Martin
He drowned in his own pool, woke up on the bottom under a full moon, and came back with an equation for happiness. For years, Thayne Martin looked like a man who had it all figured out: six-time President's Club, top 10% nationwide, a career built on breaking sales records. Underneath it he was...
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81: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 81 | Am I on the Wrong Mountain? | Matt Ludmer
What if you reach the top of your mountain and it turns out to be the wrong one? In 2000, Matt Ludmer and his partner were named the No. 1 producing team at DLJ. He walked up to collect the award, and his very next thought was, "Where do I go from here?" Earlier that year he had wandered into a...
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80: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 80 | He Ran for Mayor on Love | Helix Wolfson
What happens when a guy runs for mayor of Los Angeles on a platform of love? Helix Wolfson did exactly that. He legally changed his name to Paul E. Amori, put on a three-piece red suit, and ran for mayor on one question: what would love do? He came in last. He also walked off a debate stage with…
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79: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 79 | You're Carrying Energy That Isn't Yours | Connie Smock
How much of what you're carrying is actually yours? Connie Smock, Connie Warrior of Light, is back for her third visit, and this time we get practical. Her book, Shift Your Energy, Change Your Life!, is built around one word: fear. After 35 years of readings and energy healings, she says fear is...
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78: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 78 | Joey's Song: He Couldn't Speak. The Music Did. | Mike Gomoll
What does a child who never spoke a word leave behind? Mike Gomoll's son Joey died at five. With Butch Vig, he built Joey's Song: $2 million raised for epilepsy research, zero paid staff. Dravet syndrome, Freezing Man, 35 artists playing free. Joey couldn't speak. When the music came on, he'd…
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77: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 77 | God Told Me to Make This Record | Drew McManus of Satsang
Drew McManus learned the word that would become his band's name on a mountain pass in Nepal. It means sitting in the company of truth. He's built ten years and six records on it. The new one is called Elohim, and he didn't pick the title. He was told to. We talk about the revelatory experience…
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76: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 76 | Fire, Brimstone and Converse | Rev. Dr. Rob Zahn
What if the sacred and the secular were never two different things to begin with? Rev. Dr. Rob Zahn is a Lutheran pastor, a theologian, a semiotician, and a musician. He wears Converse under his liturgical robes. He also wrote a book about LSD, a drug smuggling ring, and the birth of contemporary...
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75: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 75 | She Quit God. God Stayed. | Sunshine Witchski, The Sober Witch
What if walking away from the religion you were raised in isn't losing your faith — it's the first honest thing you ever did with it? Sunshine Witchski was eleven years old when she noticed the contradictions in what she was being taught in Catholic school. She asked. Nobody had an answer she…
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74: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 74 | Your Loved Ones Never Stop Sending Signs | Gina Versace the Inked Medium
What if the signs you've been asking for are already happening... but you're overlooking them? Psychic medium Gina Versace, better known as The Inked Medium, believes our loved ones and even our pets, never truly leave us. From repeating numbers and feathers to dreams and unexpected encounters,...
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73: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 73 | Are Your Dreams Trying to Tell You Something? | Cheryl Bradley
Have you ever wondered if that "gut feeling" was actually Spirit trying to guide you? In this enlightening episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott welcomes intuitive medium Cheryl Bradley for a heartfelt conversation about mediumship, dreams, spirit guides, intuition, and learning to...
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72: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 72 | Motivation Dies on Day 3 — What You Do Next Changes Everything | Dre Baldwin
What do you do when the excitement is gone, nobody is watching, and you no longer feel motivated? Dre Baldwin calls that moment “The Third Day.” It's the point where most people stop and where professionals decide to keep going. From riding the bench in high school to playing professional...
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71: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 71 | What You Run From Will Chase You | Jennifer Rose's Spiritual Awakening
What if the very thing you've been avoiding is the reason you came here? In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with psychic medium and healer Jennifer Rose to explore what happens when we stop running from our authentic selves. Jennifer shares her remarkable...
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70: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 70 | One Room. Six Practitioners. A Life-Changing Energy Shift.
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the energy change? In this special panel episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott brings together the practitioners behind The Listening Field Retreat for an open conversation about spiritual awakening, group energy, intuitive...
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69: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 69 | Can Love Continue After Death? with Carolyn Sidgwick
What if grief wasn't the end of your story... but the beginning of your greatest transformation? After losing her soulmate just months after their dream wedding, Carolyn Sidgwick found herself navigating unimaginable pain. Instead of allowing grief to define her, she transformed it into a mission...
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68: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 68 | The Hidden Science of Energy Healing with Dr. Lotte Valentin
What if healing isn't just about medicine... but about frequency? In this fascinating conversation, physician, evidential medium, and ancestral healer Dr. Lotte Valentin explores how sound, energy, intuition, and frequencies may influence our emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. From...
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67: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 67 | From Atheist to Evidential Medium, Dr. Lotte Valentin's Incredible Story
Can two near-death experiences completely transform your understanding of life, death, and consciousness? In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Dr. Lotte Valentin, a physician, evidential medium, ancestral healer, and former atheist, to explore the...
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66: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 66 | The Illness That Changed Everything with Peter McLaughlin
What if your greatest crisis became the doorway to your life's purpose? In this thought-provoking episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott welcomes certified hypnotherapist Peter McLaughlin to discuss how a leukaemia diagnosis transformed his understanding of healing, consciousness, and…
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65: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 65 | How Angels Help Dissolve Limiting Beliefs with Sue Elliott
What if you don't need to become someone new... What if your spiritual journey is actually about removing everything that was never truly you? In this powerful episode, Sue Elliott reveals how limiting beliefs, childhood programming, and self-doubt shape our lives and how angelic guidance can…
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64: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 64 | Why Some Spiritual Seekers Get Lost with George Boyd
What if every spiritual tradition, meditation practice, and awakening experience was part of a much larger map? In this mind-expanding conversation, spiritual cartographer George Boyd reveals the 73 spiritual paths, explains higher states of consciousness, and uncovers why some spiritual seekers...
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63: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 63 | Can science explain spirituality? with Dr Vicki Garlock
What happens when a neuroscientist sets out to explore spirituality through experience rather than belief? In this fascinating episode of the Drop The Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Reverend Dr. Vicki Garlock, a cognitive neuroscientist, interfaith minister, educator, and Guinness…
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62: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 62 | Healing Trauma Through Consciousness & Energy with Graham Skidmore |
In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Graham Skidmore for a deep conversation about spiritual awakening, emotional healing, consciousness, and personal transformation. Graham shares profound insights into how trauma, energy, mindset, and emotional…
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61: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 61 | Divine Ascension & Energy Mastery with Dr. Kelly Edmonds |
In this enlightening episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Dr. Kelly Edmonds for a profound conversation about spiritual awakening, emotional healing, energy mastery, and consciousness. Dr. Kelly shares powerful insights into chakras, psychic abilities, soul contracts,...
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60: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 60 | What if trauma isn’t just emotional… with Paul Aryeh |
🔥 What if trauma isn’t just emotional… but energetic? In this mind-expanding episode of DTN Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with spiritual healer and meditation teacher Paul Aryeh to uncover the hidden forces shaping our lives, from sacred geometry and frequencies to ancestral healing and human...
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59: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 59 | Evolutionary Astrology Explained with Jeanne Comeau|
What if your birth chart isn’t predicting your future, but revealing who you’re meant to become? What if everything you’ve been searching for purpose, clarity, direction, is already written in your soul’s blueprint? In this episode of Drop the Needle, we sit down with evolutionary astrologer…
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58: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 58 Warrior of Light with Connie Smock
In Episode 58 of the Drop the Needle Podcast, Connie Smock, a third-generation intuitive and self-described “warrior of light”, reveals how to awaken your spiritual gifts, protect your energy, and navigate life through higher consciousness. This powerful conversation dives deep into energy…
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57: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 57 From Opera to Awakening: Jim Alstott's Journey of Spiritual Discovery
What happens when the host becomes the guest… and reveals the moment he almost gave up on life, only to awaken to something greater? For the first time ever, Drop the Needle Podcast host Jim Alstott steps into the hot seat and nothing is off limits. Interviewed by Nate Scripture, Jim opens up…
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56: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 56 The Kundalini Awakening That Changed Everything | Michele Blood
What happens when a rock star walks away from fame… and steps into enlightenment? In this powerful episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, Michele Blood shares her extraordinary journey from the music industry to deep spiritual awakening. After a life-altering experience, she discovered the power...
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55: DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 55 From Near-Death to Trauma Mastery with Matan Cohen-Citron
What if the anxiety, burnout, or emotional pain you carry isn’t just in your mind, but stored in your body? What happens when trauma becomes the doorway to transformation? In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with trauma release practitioner Matan Cohen-Citron…
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54: Ep. 54 The Illusion of Separation, Awakening & the Truth About Who You Really Are | Panache Desai
What if the pain in your relationships… your identity… even your spiritual journey… is rooted in one powerful illusion? Awakening to authenticity, daily meditation, service, and why the essence of who we are is love. In Episode 54 of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with spiritual...
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53: Ep. 53 When Medicine Meets Mediumship | ICU Nurse Turned Psychic Medium with Nick Lodato
What happens when medical science meets mediumship? In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott sits down with Nick Lodato, an ICU nurse practitioner who also happens to be a gifted psychic medium. Nick shares his extraordinary journey of discovering...
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52: Ep. 52 - When Science Meets the Divine: Consciousness, Healing & the Future of Humanity with Dahryn Trivedi
What if consciousness isn’t just a belief, but a measurable force? In this powerful episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott sits down with Dahryn Trivedi, enlightened master and leader of one of the world’s most evidence-based spiritual research organisations, to explore how...
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51: Ep. 51 - Your Pain Is Your Genius | Shadow Work, Trauma & Metanoia with Steven Twohig
What if everything you’ve been trying to heal… is actually trying to awaken you? What if suffering isn’t something to escape, but something sacred? In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott engages in a deep conversation with Steven Twohig, who shares his journey through...
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50: Ep. 50 - Unlocking the Subconscious: Spiritual Hypnotherapy, Past Lives & Soul Healing with Lynnsey Robinson
What if your fears, emotional patterns, or life challenges didn’t begin in this lifetime? In this milestone Episode 50 of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott sits down with certified hypnotherapist Lynnsey Robinson for a deep and expansive conversation on spiritual hypnotherapy…
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49: Ep. 49 - The Code We Live By: LAPD Stories, Freemasonry & Music with Raymond Foster
What do LAPD car chases, Freemasonry myths, and Baroque music have in common? Raymond Foster. In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott interviews Raymond Foster, a retired LAPD lieutenant and author. They discuss Raymond's extensive career in law enforcement, including...
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48: Episode 48 | Messages from Archangel Michael: Inside a Powerful Angelic Channeling Experience with Heather Sprigg
Prepare for one of the most powerful episodes ever released on Drop the Needle. In Episode 48, medium and spiritual channel Heather Sprigg steps into a state of deep connection, bringing through the voice, energy, and guidance of Archangel Michael in real time. This isn’t theory. This isn’t...
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47: Ep 47 | Beyond the Veil: The Power of Past Life Healing with Kristine Ovsepian
What if the emotional patterns, fears, or physical symptoms you’re carrying… didn’t start in this lifetime? In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle, Jim sits down with Kristine Ovsepian, certified clinical hypnotherapist, intuitive healer, and author, to explore the remarkable world of past...
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46: Ep. 46 | The Science of the Soul: Authentic Awakening with Kelly Schwegel
What if science and spirituality were never meant to be opposites, but partners? In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott sits down with Kelly Schwegel, a spiritual mentor, healer, and teacher who bridges neuroscience with ancient wisdom to help people rediscover…
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45: Ep.45 - Navigating Spiritual Awakenings and the Mystical Realm with Nate Scripture
In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes Nate Scripture, a television media producer turned spiritual healer. Nate shares his fascinating journey from working on high-profile documentaries with National Geographic and Discovery Channel to experiencing a spiritual...
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44: Ep.44 - Exploring Spiritual Gifts with Julie Ryan
In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott converses with Julie Ryan, a psychic medium, medical intuitive, and serial entrepreneur, about her unique spiritual gifts. Julie discusses her journey from a successful businesswoman to discovering and developing her psychic...
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43: Ep.43 - Exploring Haunted Spaces and Energy Clearing with Psychic Medium Joseph D'Airo
Join host Jim Alstott on the Drop the Needle Podcast as he welcomes special guest Joseph D'Airo, a psychic medium from Long Island, New York, mentored by the renowned Pat Longo. In this episode, Joseph shares his experiences in clearing homes and businesses of unwanted afterlife visitors and...
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42: Ep. 42 - An Akashic Records Reading with Heather Pleune
In this special episode, host Jim Alstott welcomes back Heather Pleune, certified Akashic Records intuitive and Reiki master teacher, for a live Akashic Records reading. Heather guides Jim (and listeners) through the process, offering insights into his book project, life purpose, and the power of...
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41: Ep. 41 - Part 2: Navigating Dimensions and Frequencies | A Deep Dive with Gail Alexander
In this episode of the Drop The Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott engages in a thought-provoking conversation with intuitive Gail Alexander. Picking up from the previous episode, they delve deeper into Gail's perspectives on humanity's potential transition to the fifth dimension as described in…
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41: Ep. 41 - Part 1: Wakey Wakey | A Spiritual Call to Action with Gail Alexander
In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes back spiritual counselor and author Gail Alexander to discuss her new book, 'Wakey Wakey, It's Time, Humanity Pay Attention.' The conversation explores themes of spiritual awakening, the nature of light beings, the…
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40: Ep. 40 - Unveiling the Mystical: An Exploration of Akashic Records with Heather Pleune
In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott invites Heather Pleune, a certified Akashic Records intuitive and Reiki master teacher, to share her fascinating journey and insights. Starting from the spiritual awakening spurred by her husband's cancer battle, Heather delves into...
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39: Ep. 39 - Unlocking Psychic Abilities with Joseph D'Airo
In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes psychic medium and artist Joseph D'Airo. Joseph shares his journey from a family of psychic mediums and his development under the mentorship of Pat Longo. They delve into Joseph's unique experiences growing up, navigating…
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38: Ep. 38 - Debra Taitel | 35 Years of Clairvoyance and Teaching - Part 2
Join host Jim Alstott as he welcomes renowned clairvoyant and spiritual teacher Debra Taitel to the Drop the Needle Podcast. With over 35 years of experience, Debra shares her earliest memories of psychic phenomena, the importance of grounding and meditation, and how she helps others unlock their...
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38: Ep. 38 - Debra Taitel | 35 Years of Clairvoyance and Teaching - Part 1
Join host Jim Alstott as he welcomes renowned clairvoyant and spiritual teacher Debra Taitel to the Drop the Needle Podcast. With over 35 years of experience, Debra shares her earliest memories of psychic phenomena, the importance of grounding and meditation, and how she helps others unlock their...
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37: Ep. 37 Insights from Hospice Care and Mediumship w/ Martha Merry & Irene Doreste: Part 2
In this powerful episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott delves into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of hospice care with guests Martha Merry and Irene Doreste. They discuss their experiences with death, near-death phenomena, and the transition between life and death. The...
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37: Ep. 37 Exploring Hospice Care & Spirituality with Martha Merry and Irene Doreste: Part 1
In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes guests Martha Merry and Irene Doreste for an in-depth discussion on hospice and end-of-life care. The conversation delves into the emotional and practical aspects of hospice, including patient autonomy and the role of…
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About this show
The Drop the Needle Podcast is a series of honest, open conversations built around three things that shape how we live: spirituality, mindset, and music.Host Jim Alstott sits down with teachers, healers, doctors, therapists, coaches, and artists to explore the spiritual side of life — and to show that being spiritual isn't "weird," it's human. We get into modalities like meditation, sound healing, and reflective writing, plus traditional and alternative approaches to health and mental health. And because we all carry a soundtrack, every guest shares the songs that shaped them.The goal: take the fear and mystique out of these subjects so you feel free to explore — and show how weaving them into daily life pays off, personally and professionally.New episodes every week. Subscribe and drop the needle with us.Also on YouTube.Guest & business inquiries: [email protected]
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