• How to Create What You Can, Not What You Should w/ Vinnie Potestivo (LST #153)
    Apr 27 2026
    Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8QwCwGjDn-ILearn Speak Teach Episode #153 with Vinnie Potestivo.What does it really take to get discovered, build a personal brand, and create content that lasts? In this episode, Vinnie Potestivo shares why creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders need to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start making what they can with what they already have.Today, we are thrilled to have Vinnie Potestivo on the show, an Emmy Award-winning media advisor, talent development and media strategist, and the host of I Have A Podcast. Vinnie is widely known for helping executives, founders, and creatives grow and monetize their personal brands, and for launching talent, shows, and media properties that have shaped modern pop culture.As a network executive at MTV from 1998 to 2007, Vinnie helped discover talent and develop original programming behind shows and franchises including Punk’d, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild ’N Out, and The Challenge. Through his work at VPE and beyond, he has continued helping clients develop, launch, distribute, and amplify original content across platforms, especially in podcasting.In this episode, Vinnie shares stories from his early days editing with two VCRs, building his career at MTV, and learning what really makes content timeless. The conversation also explores podcast guesting, audience-building, creative resilience, and why documenting your life can often be more powerful than trying to manufacture perfect content.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer + Intro[01:25] Creativity as a Survival Skill[02:28] Editing with Two VCRs[05:14] Create First, Edit Later[06:18] Why Documenting Works[10:17] What Makes Content Timeless[13:46] The Osbournes and Building Hit Shows[18:11] Punk’d, Jersey Shore, and Media Evolution[26:37] How to Start Building a Brand[30:40] Why Podcast Guesting Matters[34:44] Using a Podcast to Declare Who You Are[36:39] Finding Your Voice in Public[41:18] Why Human Beats Perfect[51:10] The Why Ladder[53:28] Create What You Can, Not What You Should[58:28] What Vinnie Gets to Do Next[59:14] Launching Networks, Not Just ShowsKey Takeaways: • Being a creative is a survival skill. ~Vinnie Potestivo• The audience makes content timeless. The content doesn’t make it a great series. ~Vinnie Potestivo• Any podcast that has me is my podcast. ~Vinnie Potestivo• I use my podcast as a way to declare who I am. ~Vinnie Potestivo• The hardest thing about being a guest is listening. It’s not speaking actually. ~Vinnie Potestivo• I’ll niche down and refine the message, but I will never niche down and refine the person. ~Vinnie Potestivo• Just don’t let there not being an audience prevent you from creating the thing that you’re capable of creating right now. ~Vinnie Potestivo• Create what you can, not what you should. ~Vinnie Potestivo• Different questions will get you different answers. ~Vinnie Potestivo• It’s the person that might be stumbling, bumbling over the question that the listener trusts more than the sweet-talking guy with the gel in their hair. ~Ben AlbertKeep In Touch with Vinnie Potestivo:Website: https://www.vpe.tv/Podcast: https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivoEmail: vinnie@vpetalent.comPodmatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/vinniepotestivo Additional Resources:I Have A Podcast: https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/Vinnie’s Creator Hub: https://vpe.tv/hubPodcast Amplification Tool: https://vpe.tv/quuu How To Stand Out: https://vpe.tv/fascinate —Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES.
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  • How to Master Your Energy and Step Into Visible Leadership w/ Anniston Riekstins (LST #152)
    Apr 20 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #152 with Anniston Riekstins.Mastering your energy is the bridge to greater peace, calm, presence, creativity, and success. As you become more intentional with your energy, you gain clarity, move with purpose, and attract opportunities and clients that truly align with who you are.Today, we are thrilled to have Anniston Riekstins on the show, a transformational mentor for women, master numerologist, best-selling author of The Universe Is Hiring, and founder and host of The Anniston Riekstins Show.In this episode, Anniston shares the warning signs that indicate you need to master your energy. Moreover, she highlights the benefits of regulating your energy and provides practical tips to get started.The episode also explores the fascinating world of numerology and its role in understanding your life path.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer [01:55] Mastering Your Energy[07:54] Warning Signs[10:00] Benefits[19:27] Attracting Ideal Clients[29:31] Numerology[46:49] Learn moreLife Path Workshop: Your Prosperity Code - https://youtu.be/AEGXPuMLSpI2026 Energetic Forecast: https://youtu.be/P63YC8OkiwgLife Path Quiz: Uncover the Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Life - https://www.annistonriekstins.com/discover-whats-keeping-you-hidden-quiz[49:00] Current Focus[59:55] Connect with Anniston • Website: https://www.annistonriekstins.com/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/• Podcast: https://www.annistonriekstins.com/podcasts/the-anniston-riekstins-showKey Takeaways: • Stress scatters our thoughts, reduces our efficiency, and causes us to waste time, making it harder to complete tasks quickly and effectively. ~Anniston Riekstins [03:46]• You can never fully master your energy because it is constantly evolving. ~Anniston Riekstins [05:23]• Mastering your energy is the bridge to greater peace, calm, presence, and success. ~Anniston Riekstins [10:02]• Everything is a reflection. When you make internal shifts, you begin to see those changes reflected externally. ~Anniston Riekstins [29:03]• Success rewards speed. ~Ben Albert [41:06]• We cannot create change or solve problems with the same energy that created them. ~Anniston Riekstins [52:05]• The most powerful person in the room is the one who is most regulated.” ~Anniston Riekstins [55:54]Keep In Touch with Anniston Riekstins:Website: https://www.annistonriekstins.com/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/anniston.blair.9#Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniston-blair-riekstins-a33766349/Additional Resources:Life Path Workshop: Your Prosperity Code - https://youtu.be/AEGXPuMLSpI2026 Energetic Forecast: https://youtu.be/P63YC8OkiwgLife Path Quiz: Uncover the Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Life - https://www.annistonriekstins.com/discover-whats-keeping-you-hidden-quiz—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com
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  • The Presence-Centered Path for Business Leaders w/ Christian F Johnson (LST #151)
    Apr 13 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #151 with Christian F Johnson. In a world full of distractions and pressure, staying aligned with purpose can feel impossible. However, embracing the Presence-Centered Path helps you regain clarity, sharpen your focus, and perform at your best every day.In this episode, Ben Albert speaks with Christian F Johnson, a Presence-Centered Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Author who helps high-achieving leaders lead from divine alignment rather than performance. Through his signature framework, The Presence-Centered Path™, he guides leaders to destroy distractions, align with God, and fortify their focus to lead with peace, purpose, and power.Christian shares the secrets behind his powerful MC performances and offers practical tips on mastering public speaking. He explains how leaders and speakers can show up authentically and connect deeply with their audience.Christian also introduces the R.I.N.S.E. Method, a 5-step spiritual recalibration system that helps high-achieving leaders realign when stress and distractions take over. Additionally, he discusses how to live authentically and cultivate a net positive life that balances success with purpose.Lastly, Christian shares his personal journey to finding God and offers practical guidance on choosing the right mentor or coach.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer [01:58] Secrets of MCing[07:19] Public Speaking[09:16] R.I.N.S.E[13:55] Being Your Authentic Self[17:18] Connect with Christian• Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/[18:30] Net Positive Life[28:00] Finding God[37:37] Choosing a Coach[44:14] Support Christian• Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/• Book: https://www.amazon.com/When-Youre-Speaking-Still-Silent/dp/B0F6YQ8NSWKey Takeaways: • In public speaking, we must embody what we are speaking from. ~Christian F. Johnson [12:57]• “You have to be you; everybody else is taken.” ~Christian F Johnson [15:07]• You already have everything you need to succeed; we just sometimes need external things to remind us of what we already have. ~Christian F Johnson [16:29]• “Spend time loving over hating.” ~Christian F Johnson [35:08]• Healing is just applying love to the places that are hurting. ~Ben Albert [35:27]• “You don’t need a new voice; you just need to return to your authentic voice.” ~Christian F Johnson [48:29]• “What you feed will live, and what you starve will die.” ~Christian F Johnson [48:58]People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. When You’re Speaking, But Still Silent: https://amzn.to/4rfJ7kI2. Kingdom Legacy House Church: https://klh.lifeKeep In Touch with Christian F Johnson:Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/Email: info@iamchristianfjohnson.com—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/
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  • Memory Hacks For Entrepreneurs w/ Tansel Ali (LST #150)
    Mar 30 2026

    Learn Speak Teach Episode #150 with Tansel Ali.


    Being an entrepreneur demands focus, sharp thinking, and the ability to remember what matters most. However, our brains prioritize certain information and can become overloaded, causing us to forget important things.


    So how can we train our memory to effortlessly recall even the smallest but most important details, like names and numbers? Find out in this episode featuring Tansel Ali, a four-time Australian Memory Champion, international bestselling author, and memory mentor.


    In this episode, Tansel dives into how our brains really work and why we forget things. Moreover, he shares practical tips for improving memory, including the techniques he uses when training his clients.


    Tansel explores whether memory champions are born or made, showing that anyone can train their brain to achieve remarkable focus and recall. You’ll also discover simple ways to boost your memory, including a quick 5-minute daily brain workout, and learn why consistency is king in memory training.


    During this episode, you will learn about:

    [00:00] Trailer

    [03:03] Why We Forget

    [05:38] Improve Your Memory

    [15:22] Becoming a Memory Champion

    [19:27] Brain Training

    [21:47] Website: https://tanselali.com/

    [24:36] 5-Minute Brain Workout

    [38:50] Consistency is king

    [41:30] Memory League

    • Website: https://memoryleague.com/

    [47:10] Connect with Tansel Ali

    • Website: https://tanselali.com/


    Key Takeaways:

    • The reason why we forget is that our brain prioritizes certain information and sometimes becomes overloaded. ~Tansel Ali [03:03]

    • You can train your brain to increase its encoding speed, allowing you to memorize and retain more information. ~Tansel Ali [13:42]

    • Our brain cannot distinguish between what’s real and what isn’t. ~Tansel Ali [25:18]

    • “If you do something consistently, you will naturally improve.” ~Tansel Ali [38:56]


    People Mentioned and Other Resources:

    1. Memory League: https://memoryleague.com/


    Keep In Touch with Tansel Ali:

    Website: https://tanselali.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanselali/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tansel.a.l.i/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TanselAliMemory

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  • The Intersection of Music and Creative Thinking w/ Dr. Indre Viskontas (LST #149)
    Mar 23 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #149 with Dr. Indre Viskontas.We are all musical creatures, and musical elements exist in everything we participate in. Just as music shapes our experiences, it also influences creativity, guiding how we think, problem-solve, and bring ideas to life.Joining us on the show is Dr. Indre Viskontas, a cognitive neuroscientist, creativity expert, Opera Singer, and science communicator. She’s also the host of Inquiring Minds podcast and author of How Music Can Make You Better.In this episode, Dr. Indre Viskontas explores whether creating music is instinctive or something we learn. Moreover, she discusses the impact of AI and digital tools on music-making and the reasons why people are drawn to create music.Dr. Indre Viskontas also discusses the importance of embracing the struggle, showing how it applies not just to music but to entrepreneurship and life in general. Listeners will also discover the common traits of creative people and the factors that influence creativity.Finally, Dr. Indre Viskontas shares details about her LinkedIn Learning course, Building Creative Thinking from the Brain Up, which provides practical strategies to strengthen your own creative potential.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer [06:35] Creating Music[13:39] AI & Digital Tools[18:35] Why Make Music[29:51] Embrace the Struggle[34:49] Creativity[42:24] LinkedIn Learning Course: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/building-creative-thinking-from-the-brain-up [47:12] Website: https://www.tsfnc.org/[56:28] Connect with Dr. Indre Viskontas• Website: https://www.indreviskontas.com/ • Podcast: https://inquiring.show/ Key Takeaways: • Children born in resource-poor environments tend to have higher cortisol levels for the rest of their lives because they are conditioned to see life as stressful and to react constantly. ~Dr. Indre Viskontas [07:40]• “Music is our first language.” ~Dr. Indre Viskontas [12:39]• The difference between amateur creatives and executors is the ability to stay comfortable in the struggle. ~Dr. Indre Viskontas [29:51]• Creative people are open to new experiences. ~Dr. Indre Viskontas [35:00]• External motivators kill creativity. ~Dr. Indre Viskontas [40:03]People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Peter Gabriel2. LinkedIn Learning Course: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/building-creative-thinking-from-the-brain-up3. How Music Can Make You Better: https://www.amazon.com/How-Music-Can-Make-Better/dp/1452171920Keep In Touch with Dr. Indre Viskontas:Website: https://www.indreviskontas.com/Podcast: https://inquiring.show/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DrIndreViskontas/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indre-viskontas/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drindredirects—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com
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  • How To Read Body Language For Business w/ Scott Rouse of The Behavior Panel (LST #148)
    Mar 9 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #148 with Scott Rouse. Understanding how to read body language can give you a powerful edge in business, especially when pitching ideas or negotiating deals. By reading nonverbal cues and conveying confidence through your own gestures, you can build trust, influence decisions, and communicate more effectively.In this insightful episode, Ben Albert sits down with Scott Rouse, a behavior analyst, body language expert, and one of the four members of The Behavior Panel, a YouTube platform with over 1.1 million subscribers and more than 212 million views.Scott discusses how body movements influence the tone and delivery of your voice and offers practical tips for public speaking. Moreover, he takes listeners behind the scenes of interrogation rooms, revealing the real tactics and techniques used.The conversation goes further into intuition, exploring whether it’s innate or a skill you can develop. Scott also shares a simple tip on how to use eye contact to spot when someone is lying.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer[05:09] Pitching[12:30] YouTube Link Missing [12:40] Body Movement & Tone[13:48] Public Speaking Secrets[22:01] Interrogation room[24:15] Interrogation Techniques[36:15] Intuition[42:34] Connect with Scott Rouse• Behavior X: https://www.youtube.com/c/scottrouse• The Behavior Panel: https://www.youtube.com/c/thebehaviorpanel• Body Language Tactics Course: https://body-language-tactics.mykajabi.com/body-language-tactics-landing[43:48] Integration tip Key Takeaways: • When you feel better, you sound better and stay more on point because your mind is focused. ~Scott Rouse [13:12]• When speaking to a large audience, treat the entire group as if it were one person. This makes your talk feel conversational. ~Scott Rouse [13:56]• People like people who are like them and who are genuine, not putting on an act. ~Scott Rouse [20:38]• When someone is lying to you, they often maintain eye contact. Their brain wonders, ‘Do they believe me?’ If not, they add qualifiers to convince you. ~Scott Rouse [44:02]People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. 48 Hours: https://www.youtube.com/user/48hours2. The Female Brain: https://bit.ly/49PeBshKeep In Touch with Scott Rouse:Website: https://www.scottrouse.com/Twitter: https://x.com/ScottRouse3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottrouse3/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottRouse4YouTube (Behavior X): https://www.youtube.com/c/scottrouseYouTube (The Behavior Panel): https://www.youtube.com/c/thebehaviorpanel-This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com
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    47 mins
  • Joy Through the Journey w/ Amberly Lago (LST #147)
    Mar 2 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #147 with Amberly Lago.Even during life’s most challenging moments, you can find joy by focusing on the good in your life and appreciating what you’ve already overcome. Finding joy in these moments strengthens your spirit and gives you the resilience to move forward.Today, we are joined by Amberly Lago, a Top Influential Speaker, Global Top 1% Podcast Host, and the author of multiple best-selling books, including Joy Through the Journey.Amberly shares her inspiring journey and the insights behind her latest book, Joy Through the Journey. Moreover, she dives into the power of choosing positivity and practicing gratitude, showing how these simple yet powerful shifts can create more joy in everyday life.In addition, Amberly provides practical strategies for finding happiness, even amidst life’s challenges, making the pursuit of joy accessible to everyone. She also highlights her upcoming Unstoppable Success Summit 2026 and offers tactical practices for living a joyful life.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer [01:03] Joy Through the Journey[07:16] LST #17: https://realbusinessconnections.com/podcast/amberly/[09:02] Positivity & Gratitude[17:17] Finding joy[26:59] Unstoppable Success Summit 2026 [32:36] Website: https://amberlylago.com/[40:53] Podcast: https://amberlylago.com/podcast/[42:03] Joy tacticsKey Takeaways: • “Pain demands to be heard.” ~Amberly Lago [03:13]• “Joy is a choice, not a constant.” ~Amberly Lago [03:37]• If you’re going through a hard time, focus on the good in your life, even when it feels difficult. ~Amberly Lago [05:32]• Gratitude is a form of alchemy: it shifts your mindset, helping you focus on what you have instead of what you don’t have, and on what you can do instead of what you can’t do.” ~Amberly Lago [10:50]• Pain and joy can coexist; it’s up to us to build on the joy. ~Amberly Lago [16:22]• When you’re going through a tough struggle, the easiest and quickest way to shift your mindset is through gratitude. ~Amberly Lago [42:34]People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Joy Through the Journey: https://amberlylago.com/book/2. My Spiritual Toolkit app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myspiritualtoolkit.mytoolkit&hl=enKeep In Touch with Amberly Lago:Website: https://amberlylago.com/X: https://x.com/amberlylagoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PfuUb5fgT90e29aDKB6nQ—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com
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  • Seek Your Summit w/ Jenn Drummond (LST #146)
    Feb 23 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #146 with Jenn Drummond.Everyone is on a climb, pursuing their own mountain, whether it is a personal goal, a career milestone, or a life challenge. The journey can be tough, but by finding joy in the incremental progress we make and treating ourselves with kindness along the way, we gain the strength to keep moving forward and achieve more than we ever imagined.Jenn Drummond is a testament to this. She is a world record mountaineer, a performance mentor, and the first and only woman to climb the second-highest summit on every continent. She is also the host of the Seek Your Summit podcast and the founder of The Summit Series, a live weekly experience for high performers looking to climb higher in every area of life.In this episode, Jenn shares her journey, including a near-death experience that became a turning point in her life and the behind-the-scenes of her mountain climbing adventures. She also opens up about why she returned to climbing after losing a teammate to an avalanche, and how finding joy in incremental progress has kept her moving forward.You’ll also hear about Jenn’s favorite mountains, the vision behind The Summit Series, her upcoming climbs, and how she builds a team that supports her goals.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer [01:32] Near-Death Experience[05:06] Mountain Climbing[16:08] Most Difficult Climb[23:54] Back to Climbing[28:24] Joy in Progress[31:57] Favourite Mountain[32:46] Connect with Jenn• Website: https://jenndrummond.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/[33:46] The Summit Series• Website: https://jenndrummond.com/summit[37:12] Upcoming Mountain Climb[39:14] Building a team[44:49] Closing remarksKey Takeaways: • “Accountability is love.” ~Jenn Drummond [09:01]• “The bigger the goal, the more people you need on your side to help make it happen.” ~Jenn Drummond [15:41]• Loving growth means appreciating every step of progress. ~Jenn Drummond [28:40]• “Being kind to yourself makes you stronger.” ~Jenn Drummond [44:51]Keep In Touch with Jenn Drummond:Website: https://jenndrummond.com/Podcast: https://jenndrummond.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejenndrummondYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenndrummondInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummondFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenndrummondutahX: https://x.com/thejenndrummond—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com
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    47 mins