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  • Early College Football Futures + NFL Draft Buzz & March Madness Talk | Presented by FanDuel

    Early College Football Futures + NFL Draft Buzz & March Madness Talk | Presented by FanDuel
    Mar 25 2026
    College football betting season is getting closer — and there’s already plenty to talk about. Joey Knish and Brad Powers are live on Hit The Books to break down the latest in the betting world, including early College Football futures, NFL Draft discussion, and March Madness talk. In this episode, the guys react to recent news, share their thoughts on how they approach futures markets this time of year, and dive into general strategy around betting the NCAA Tournament. Topics include: - College Football Betting Futures - NFL Draft discussion - March Madness betting strategy - Live Q&A with chat Whether you're already betting or just getting ready for the next wave of markets, this is a great place to stay informed. Drop your questions in the chat or comments — we’ll be answering throughout the stream. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can score up to $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days from bets that don't win. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at to http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action. LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • College Football Betting Is BACK: Week 0/1 Odds, March Madness Talk & More | Presented by FanDuel

    College Football Betting Is BACK: Week 0/1 Odds, March Madness Talk & More | Presented by FanDuel
    Mar 18 2026
    College football betting is officially back. After some time away, Joey Knish and Brad Powers return to break down everything happening in the betting world — from early College Football odds to March Madness strategy and more. In this episode, the guys catch up on recent news, react to Week 0 and Week 1 lines that just dropped, and talk through how they approach betting one of the biggest events of the year: the NCAA Tournament. This is a lighter, big-picture conversation to get you ready for the season — no official picks, just sharp insight and early reactions. Topics include: - College Football Betting outlook - Week 0 and Week 1 Odds discussion - March Madness betting strategy - Live Q&A with chat Whether you're already betting or just getting ready for the season, this is the perfect place to start. Drop your questions in the chat or comments — we’ll be answering throughout the stream. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can score up to $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days from bets that don't win. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at to http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action. LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • What The Heisman Futures Market Is Telling Us | Presented by FanDuel

    What The Heisman Futures Market Is Telling Us | Presented by FanDuel
    Mar 12 2026
    College football’s Heisman race is already taking shape, and the Heisman futures market is starting to reveal which players are getting serious attention. On this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the current state of the Heisman futures market and discuss which players could emerge as legitimate contenders for college football’s most prestigious individual award. Which players have the strongest cases? And how could this futures market evolve as the season approaches? 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can score up to $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days from bets that don't win. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at to http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action. LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • National Championship Futures Are Not What They Used To Be | Presented by FanDuel

    National Championship Futures Are Not What They Used To Be | Presented by FanDuel
    Mar 10 2026
    College football’s national championship landscape has changed. What used to be a race dominated by just one or two elite programs now features a much deeper field of contenders. On this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down this year’s national championship futures market and discuss which programs have the best chances to compete for the title. Which teams are true contenders? How could this futures market shape the season and the betting landscape? 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can score up to $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days from bets that don't win. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at to http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action. LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • The ACTUAL Impact Of This Year’s CFB Head Coaching Hires | Presented by FanDuel

    The ACTUAL Impact Of This Year’s CFB Head Coaching Hires | Presented by FanDuel
    Mar 7 2026
    College football’s head coaching carousel is in full swing, and this offseason has brought some major changes. On this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the actual impact of this year’s head coaching hires and what these moves could mean for programs heading into the upcoming college football season. Which hires have the potential to reshape their programs? How might these changes influence on-field performance and the betting landscape? 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and get $100 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action, Play your game! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • The Teams That Won (And Lost) The Transfer Portal | Presented by FanDuel

    The Teams That Won (And Lost) The Transfer Portal | Presented by FanDuel
    Mar 6 2026
    College football’s transfer portal continues to reshape the sport, and some teams clearly came out ahead while others took a step back. On this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the biggest winners and losers from the transfer portal and discuss which programs improved the most heading into the upcoming college football season. Which teams added the most impact talent? Which programs lost too much to replace? And how could these roster changes impact the betting markets? 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and get $100 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action, Play your game! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • National Championship Preview | Bets, Props & SGPs | Presented By FanDuel

    National Championship Preview | Bets, Props & SGPs | Presented By FanDuel
    Jan 19 2026
    Brad Powers and Joey Knish join forces once again to talk all things college football playoffs. They go live preview Miami and Indiana's matchup, they have got you covered along with their best bets. 📅 Live every Monday and Friday at 5pm ET, and every Saturday at 1:15pm ET for the Early Kickoff Halftime show 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and get $250 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action. 📊 Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial 📊Scale with Betstamp PRO. Redeem Your 50% Off Limited Time Offer → https://bit.ly/49oxORo LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for Kirk's Hammer: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ 📚 https://www.youtube.com/@HitTheBooksHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Title: National Championship Preview | Bets, Props & SGPs | Presented By FanDuel Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • National Championship Preview & Indiana vs. Miami Best Bets | Presented By FanDuel

    National Championship Preview & Indiana vs. Miami Best Bets | Presented By FanDuel
    Jan 12 2026
    Brad Powers and Joey Knish join forces once again to talk all things college football playoffs. They go live preview Miami and Indiana's matchup, they have got you covered along with their best bets. 📅 Live every Monday and Friday at 5pm ET, and every Saturday at 1:15pm ET for the Early Kickoff Halftime show 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and get $250 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action. 📊 Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial 📊 Scale with PRO. Apply for a Betstamp PRO Props Screen demo → https://betstamp.com/hammer LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for Kirk's Hammer: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ 📚 https://www.youtube.com/@HitTheBooksHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Title: National Championship Preview & Indiana vs. Miami Best Bets | Presented By FanDuel Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins