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The Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Bring On 2026 SportsJay Pinsonault of Seacoast Media Group is Sherm’s guest on this edition of the SSF…
The schoolboy/schoolgirl sports season is back underway in 2026 and the guys look ahead for the upcoming month for Seacoast teams.
Also on the agenda….
UNH welcomes the new head football coach Sean Goldrich….the upcoming national college football championship…..
Sherm and Jay talk about the upcoming NFL tourney for the Super Bowl and handicap the Patriots chances.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm acknowledges UNH Associate Director of Athlet...
2026-01-0834 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Holiday NotebookGoing into the holiday break host Sherm Chester takes a quick look at the NHIAA standings in Boys/Girls basketball and hockey.
Coach Bill Taylor shares his perspective on the season so far as play by play announcer for the Exeter Bluehawk boys and girls basketball.
Sherm wraps up with “The Two Minute Drill” with the focus on Morgan’s Message.org an organization working to help those in need of mental health services year round.
2025-12-2411 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-The Road To Durham BeginsThe biggest SSF news of the week..Rick Santos announces he is leaving UNH for a head coaching job at the University Pennsylvania.
Host Sherm Chester and Roger Brown from NHFootball Report.com talk about the effects on the program and the appointment of new interim coach Scott James.
The guys talk about the effects of the college player portal and coaching changes on the sport.
Sherm gives an update to the start of the high school basketball season and also a big weekend for the Exeter Bluehawk track teams at UNH.
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2025-12-1629 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Hoops and Pucks Winter 2025/26The winter sport season is officially underway in the Granite State and host Sherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group have a sneak peek of the seacoast teams.
Jay with a preview of his Seacoastonline.com article with Portsmouth Clipper boys basketball standout Derek Swartz and he also shares his research on the local teams and players in boys and girls basketball and seacoast hockey teams as well.
The guys discuss the Patriots success and their post season chances going into their final four regular season contests.
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2025-12-1045 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Notebook Edition-Final Fall Report CardSherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF featuring a wrap up of the Fall sports season with the crowning of the Division 1 N.H football champion…the Bedford Bulldogs.
The Yukica Award winner for the best football player in the Granite State is announced.
The Patriots keep rolling on with another victory.
A recap of the UNH Wildcats football season with a loss in the FCS playoffs, and an update on former Wildcat quarterback Max Brosmer in his first regular season NFL start for the Minnesota Vikings.
Than...
2025-12-0314 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-N.H. Holiday Football WeekendOn this holiday edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown from the NH Football Report.com and they discuss the results from the weekend of Granite State football action including the Division 2 and Division 3 Championship contests and the D1 semifinals leading up to this weekends matchup between Bedford and Pinkerton wrapping up the fall sports season.
UNH Wildcat football talk is up next with the Wildcats winning streak continuing with a victory in the “Border Battle” against the U Maine Black Bears leading to a postseason FCS tourney playoff with the S...
2025-11-2632 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Analyzing The Football SurvivorsOn this edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown from the NH Football Report.com and they focus on the upcoming weekend of Granite State football action.
They start off with UNH Wildcat talk…the Wildcats winning streak continues heading into the “Border Battle” with the UMaine Black Bears for the Brice-Cowell musket.
Then things shift to the NHIAA DIvision semifinal action and championship contests.
The Patriots and Drake Maye get their props on their winning streak and sitting on top of the AFC East conference.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm talks about a championsh...
2025-11-1828 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-N.H. Fall Tournament ChampsSherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group focus on the state football playoffs…including a recap of last weeks Exeter-Winnacunnet matchup.
Sherm and Jay list the high school teams claiming championships in their divisions for boys/girls soccer…field hockey…volleyball and cross country.
The success of the UNH Wildcats and Newington England Patriots are next on the agenda
And during the “Two Minute Drill” the focus is on Veterans Day
2025-11-1236 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Football Brackets Up...Let's RollSherm Chester and Roger Brown dissect the matchups in the NHIAA football brackets in all 4 Divisions…
Some surprises and scheduling complications in Div 1….Straightforward matchups in D2 thru 4.
See the complete lineup of contests at NHFootball.com or NHIAA.org
Sherm and Roger review the World Series victory by the Dodgers and during the “Two Minute Drill” Roger proposes tweaks that could improve the Granite State football championships.
2025-11-0436 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Fall Sports Playoff BracketsA notebook edition of the SSF with Sherm Chester
Breaking down the NHIAA playoff brackets for Field Hockey, Boys and Girls Soccer, Unified Soccer and Volleyball.
The focus shifts to the wide open D-1 East football conference title. Winnacunnet, Exeter and Manchester Central playing for the top spot and a bye going into the upcoming playoffs.
Another powerful showing by the UNH Wildcats with a win over William & Mary, Patriots talk and a look at the World Series round things out
2025-10-2718 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Football Conferences Up For GrabsOn this edition of the SSF Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast MediaGroup.
The guys start off discussing the upcoming World Series between the Dodgers and Bluejays.
Talk shifts to recent football action for the Winnacunnet Warriors and Exeter Bluehawks. Jay recaps the Warriors successful road trip to Bangor Maine and their win against Manchester Memorial during the “Battle at the Beach” and Sherm features highlights of the Bluehawks back to back conference wins.
The D-1 East conference is up for grabs and the guys loo...
2025-10-2127 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Where Things StandA notebook edition of the SSF with host Sherm Chester starting off with a check on the NHIAA standings of the fall sports teams.
Football then takes center stage with discussion of the key matchups of last weekend Winnacunnet-Manchester Memorial also Exeter and Dover.
Coach Rich Kane gives his observations on the Bluehawks win and the upcoming game against the Spaulding Red Raiders.
Also on Sherm’s notes…the UNH Wildcats looking to rebound on the road…The Patriots success against New Orleans..and the road to the World...
2025-10-1413 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Notebook: Rivalry Week RecapA notebook edition of the SSF with Sherm Chester reviewing the rivalry week results including an interview with Bluehawk broadcaster Coach Rich Kane.
Also on the agenda…checking the NHIAA standings at mid season…talking about the UNH Wildcats victory in Durham and the Pats big win over Carolina..the Red Sox taking on the Yanks in the playoffs…
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm remembers seacoast broadcaster Steve Thomas
2025-10-0116 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Rivalry Week is Here !!Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from the Seacoast Media Group join Sherm for a special “Rivalry Week” edition of the SSF.
The guys give their take on all the major matchups of the weekend and the players from both teams Exeter-Winnacunnet to watch.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Brandon, Jay and Sherm make their Game of the Week predictions
2025-09-2636 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Talking UNH Wildcat Sports with Mike MurphyMike Murphy, UNH Associate Athletic Director Marketing & Communications is special guest on this edition of the SSF.
Sherm and Mike talk about the fall sports season in Durham focusing on the Wildcat football teams promising start…sizing up the schedule ahead including the upcoming halftime tribute to the Wildcat football championship teams of 1975-1976 and discussing two Wildcat grads in the NFL..Max Brosmer and Dylan Laube.
Sherm also asks Mike to share broadcasting advice with up and coming talent.
During “The Two Minute Drill” Mike discusses the upcoming "Wildcat for Life" fundraising campaign...
2025-09-2431 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Notebook Edition...Major MatchupsSherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF reviewing week two of the schoolboy football season as well as the UNH Wildcats upcoming contest with Dartmouth…The Granite Bowl.
The notes include a review of the standings in the other fall sports….and a Sherm’s take on the upcoming MLB playoffs and the quick start of the Patriots.
For the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm gives a reminder of the upcoming NH Tackles Hunger campaign on the seacoast.
2025-09-1913 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Week One In The Books...Onward !Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com joins Sherm to recap the highlights of the first week of schoolboy football in the Granite State.
The guys discuss the key matchups including Exeter-Timberlaine and Portsmouth-Dover as well as a look at this week’s big games….Exeter-Portsmouth and Bedford-Nashua South and also review the states Top 10 Power Poll.
Roger shares his take on the successful start to the UNH Wildcats football season.
This season the Bluehawk games are on seacoast radio - 98.7 Frank FM and Sherm gets a minute with broadcaster Rich Kane on the u...
2025-09-1227 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Let the Games Begin !A busy week ahead to unofficially end summer and kick off the fall sports season.
Sherm Chester discusses the UNH Wildcat victory in their opener in North Carolina….Exeter’s Cody Morissette has a successful debut with baseballs Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp…the upcoming schoolboy football season and the NFL kickoff as well.
Sam Bruno makes a guest appearance during “The Two Minute Drill” with his potential World Series picks and preseason NFL favorites.
2025-09-0114 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Episode #150 with "The Coach"A very special edition of the SSF…the 150th episode !
The founding fathers of the SSF…Sherm Chester and “Coach” Bill Taylor recap highlights of the past 15 years they have hosted the program including their mutual affection for NASCAR..The Red Sox…Celtics and the Patriots but especially high school football.
The guys wrap up by reviewing the upcoming Bluehawks schedule for the fall.
In a special “Two Minute Drill” Sherm interviews his grandson John about his love of football.
2025-08-0530 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- 4th of July Sports FireworksA special notebook edition of the SSF for the 4th of July holiday.
Sherm gives his take on the recent NBA and NHL drafts and speculation on the upcoming seasons. The MLB trade deadline is lurking and will the Red Sox make another move.
He also reveals the NHIAA D-1 Fall football schedule.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm gives major kudos to up and coming Bluehawk broadcaster Kyle Vivenzio.
2025-07-0324 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Hail to the Champions !Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoastonline.com joins Sherm Chester for a wrap up of the New Hampshire spring sports season.
The focus is the baseball championship for the Exeter Bluehawks with a recap of their 3-1 win over seacoast rival Winnacunnet Warriors as well as the other divisional championships at the home of the N.H. Fishercats.
Talk shifts to the bombshell trade of Raffi Devers from the Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants.
The Two Minute Drill features a preview of upcoming SSF podcasts during the summer.
2025-06-1937 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-The Ultimate Seacoast ChampionshipSherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group to discuss the ultimate seacoast matchup for the NHIAA Division One Baseball Championship….the Exeter Bluehawks and the Winnacunnett Warriors.
The guys recap the semifinal action that got the teams to the big game.
They also recognize some of the other successful seacoast teams taking home championship titles.
During "The Two Minute Drill" Sherm highlights a Seacoastonline.com article about the manager of the Bluehawk baseball team Cole Capparelli.
2025-06-1339 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Deciding N.H. Baseball's Top DogSherm’s special guest on this edition of the SSF is Roger Brown from NHHARDBALL.Com
The upcoming week will determine who will be top dog in Division One schoolboy baseball and Roger previews the matchups and players.
The guys kick around MLB commissioner Rob Manfred allowing Pete Rose to become eligible for the Hall of Fame.
Football talk includes the announcement of the 2025 NFL schedule and the Patriots opener at home against the Las Vegas Raiders and former UNH Wildcat standout Dylan Laube.
Two minut...
2025-05-1726 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- High School Sports Midseason Report CardSherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from the Seacoast Media Group with a mid-season recap of the baseball and lacrosse seasons.
The guys also discuss the NFL draft results…Bill Belichick’s awkward interview on CBS…the MLB season so far….and the NBA playoffs.
During the “Two Minute Drill” the topics include Jay’s observation on parent conduct at high school contests and Sherm’s shout out to Exeter native Jackie Gaughan’s success at the recent Boston Marathon.
2025-05-0541 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Special Olympics Seacoast Meet on May 4thCoach Jim Tufts joins Sherm Chester on this edition of the SSF featuring the upcoming Secoast Special Olympics events May 4th at Exeter High School.
The Tufts family has been one of the founding organizers of the event since the 1971.
Jim and Sherm also discuss the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs and a post mortem on the Bruins season and their future.
The guys wrap up with high school lacrosse talk and review “Celtic City” on HBO MAX
2025-04-2141 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- In The Circle and On the MoundSherm Chester is joined on this edition of the SSF by Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoastonline.com
Jay shares his comprehensive article about the softball and baseball players to watch on seacoast teams.
As part of the “Two Minute Drill “ Sherm gives his review of the NETFLIX documentary THE CLUBHOUSE about the Red Sox 2024 season
2025-04-1144 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Try Outs and Spring TrainingThe start of N.H. spring sports is a week away and Roger Brown from NHhardball.com joins Sherm Chester to give a thumbnail look at the upcoming schoolboy baseball season and the effect Mother Nature may have on the scheduled kickoff.
The guys discuss a recent national article about the problems the transfer portal and NIL have caused in college sports.
“The Two Minute Drill” features Sherm’s thoughts on the opening day tribute to the 1975 Red Sox World Series team and boxing legend George Foreman
2025-04-0733 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF 138-Talking Red Sox Baseball with Dave OBrienSherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault with a special Baseball Edition of the SSF with special guest Red Sox broadcaster Dave O’Brien.
Dave talks about the upcoming season and some of the standout players to watch.
Sherm asks Dave for his advice to students looking for a future in broadcasting…his remembrances of Bob Uecker and an update on Sox veteran broadcaster Joe Castiglione.
March Madness is also discussed with Dave predicting his teams with the shot at number one for the men and woman’s tournaments.
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2025-03-2540 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Winter Sports Season...It's a Wrap !Sherm Chester recaps the Championship weekend for high school hockey and basketball in the Granite State.
The highlights of the weekend included a D1 hockey championship for Concord in a historic 4 overtime victory against Bishop Guertin followed by the boys D1 basketball title contest between Bedford and Keene with Bedford squeaking out the win in a great title tilt.
Congratulations to all the championship teams and all the student athletes involved in winter sports
2025-03-2019 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-And the Winner Is...??It’s almost time to close the books on the high school winter sports season with the championship weekend.
Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown of NHHardball.com to discuss the pairings and to analyze the elimination of the Seacoast teams in the tournament in two exciting semifinal contests.
In football news Exeter's Hunter Long changes teams during NFL free agency season and Roger breaks news that will have an effect on next falls schoolboy football schedule.
2025-03-1534 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Stepping Up and Moving OnSherm Chester with a reporters notebook that includes a recap of the NHIAA tournament action so far which included a big upset win and at the wire win for two of the Seacoast teams.
The winter season comes to a close with the state championships wrapping up this weekend.
NHIAA Tournament Action:
On Saturday..
The Girls Division 2 Championship game at Noon..Division One at 4pm
On Sunday..
The Boys Division 2 Championship game at Noon..Division One at 4pm
Both days the games will be at UN...
2025-03-1023 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-March Tournament BracketologyThe pairings for the NHIAA girls and boys basketball tournaments are posted and Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoastonline.com and they review the matchups and size up the teams leading up to the NHIAA Basketball Championships for D1 and D2 at UNH ‘s Lundholm Gym March 15 and 16.
Jay has been checking out Cactus League spring training baseball in Arizona and gives his take on the Red Sox acquisition of Alex Bregman.
Sherm is looking for fantasy baseball managers for his leagues.
If interested in joining contact him at seacoastsportsforum@yahoo.co...
2025-03-0139 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-The Roundball Plot ThickensSherm is joined by Roger Brown of NHFootballReport.com and start the conversation off talking about the upcoming state basketball tournament and potential favorites to take the title.
The sports talk heads to football with Coach Chip Kelly heading to the Las Vegas Raiders and of course the guys making their Super Bowl picks.
During the "Two Minute Drill" Sherm welcomes the unofficial start of the baseball season.
2025-02-0637 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Winter Sports Heating UpJay Pinsonnault sports editor from SeacoastOnline.com joins Sherm for this SSF.
It’s getting near the mid season point of boys and girls basketball and hockey and the guys review the seacoast teams and some of their standout players.
Sherm and Jay recap the national championship for Manchester N.H.’s Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes. The talk shifts to the NFL playoffs and the road to the Super Bowl.
They wrap up with hot stove conversation about the upcoming baseball spring training and Sherm’s tribute to...
2025-01-2449 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF A New Sheriff at Patriot PlaceSherm Chester rides solo in this edition of the SSF.
It’s official that the New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach. Sherm gives his thoughts on the hire and also on the way Jerod Mayo was fired.
On the schoolboy/school girl sports scene discussion turns to the upcoming schedules and current NHIAA standings.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm congratulates the winner of the SSF Fantasy football league and gives his take on the upcoming National College Football Championship.
2025-01-1417 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Happy New YearRoger Brown is Sherm’s guest host on this first 2025 edition of the SSF.
The guys discuss the New Years college bowl games and the road to the NCAA football championship. The effects of the Transfer Portal on the game is also on the table.
The talk shifted to the Patriots and the future of Gerod Mayo and their potential NFL Draft pick but was edited out after the new of Mayos firing by Robert Kraft. (We will pick up that topic in the next edition)
During the “Two Minute D...
2025-01-0616 min
The Seacoast Forum2024 Holiday Wrap UpHost Sherm Chester wraps up the 2024 season of the Forum with a quick review of his favorite television programs.Also “must see” holiday movies and upcoming Forum topics are on the agenda.Sherm requests your feedback on these and any other ideas for programming you may have.Send your comments to seacoast forum.comHappy Holidays and onto 2025 !
2024-12-2412 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSFFrom the Pigskin to the RoundballThe fall sports season is officially over in the Granite State with the crowning of the NH Division One football champion.
Sherm Chester and Roger Brown recap that game and the season. They also congratulate the winningest coach in New Hampshire schoolboy football.
Roger gives his football projections for next year for both the NHIAA teams and the UNH Wildcats.
Now it’s onto the winter sports.
2024-12-1030 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastKudos For The N.H. Soccer Champion BluehawksSherm Chester is joined by Coach Jim Tufts and during this edition of the SSF with the hosts giving congratulations to the Undefeated NHIAA Division ! Champion Exeter Bluehawks.
Interviews of the MVP for the title contest, Bluehawk Alan Barretto and his coach Dan Curran courtesy of Bluehawk Media are included during the conversation.
Coach Tufts shares his expertise on the secrets to a successful season.
The guys wrap up with hockey talk and a Tufts family holiday tradition.
2024-11-2532 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Seacoast Media Group's Dynamic DuoSherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from the Seacoast Media Group and the discussion is a wrap up of the fall state championships and the upcoming Division One football semifinal between Exeter and Londonderry.
Read Jay and Brandon's sports columns at seacoastonline.com
2024-11-2044 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- NHIAA Football Playoffs "Iron Sharpens Iron"The NHIAA football tournaments are in full gear heading to crowning divisional champions.
Sherm and Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com handicap the matchups this week
Sherm salutes the seacoast teams involved in all the fall tournaments and congratulates the champion of Division One Boys Soccer…the UNDEFEATED... Exeter Bluehawks.
2024-11-1529 minThe Seacoast ForumClassic Horror MoviesDuring this Halloween edition of the Seacoast Forum Sherm Chester and Bill Taylor discuss their favorite classic horror movies.The Universal Studio movie monsters lead off the discussion.The effect of black and white movies like KING KONG without todays computer high tech magic.In Sherm’s opinion the best 3D movie ever..1953’s THE HOUSE OF WAX and another movie that scared him a kid INVADERS FROM MARS.Bill gives a big thumbs up to THE ISLE OF THE...
2024-10-3041 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-World Series Legends TributeSherm broadcasts solo this week with a reporters notebook edition of the SSF.
Topics from his list include the toughest contest yet for the Exeter Bluehawks football team…the network dream World Series matchup…the Patriots “soft” controversy and the Bill Belichick corn maze ?
Sherm wraps up with his thoughts on the passing of two 1975 World Series baseball legends…Pete Rose and Louis Tiant.
2024-10-2317 minThe Seacoast ForumElection Season ReduxRoger Wood, longtime New Hampshire journalist and broadcaster joins Sherm to discuss the political season and their memories of past campaigns.The guys also discuss the pros and cons of the current campaign season.Roger and Sherm wrap up the program with their remembrances of legendary broadcaster JJ Jeffery and their days of working with and for him at WOKQ 97.5 in Dover N.H.Catch the Roger Wood At Large podcast at rogerwood.news
2024-10-1836 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Lights... Camera...Football !Nick Anastos from FNLNH Media joins Sherm for this edition of the SSF.
Nick a five tool play by play announcer shares his thought on the upcoming fall high school sports season.
The guys talk about what makes a solid broadcast team presentation no matter the sport.
The Two Minute Drill includes Nick’s round robin look at all the New England teams.
Catch high school football all season long on the FNLNH YouTube channel.
2024-08-2830 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Preseason Top 10's and Tune-UpsRoger Brown joins Sherm on this edition of the SSF with the focus on the upcoming football season.
The guys discuss Roger’s pre-season top ten school boy Granite State teams on his website. NHHardball.com
Roger also handicaps the UNH WIldcat football season as well.
Catch Roger's football reports on the 603 Sports Podcastl.
2024-08-2633 minThe Seacoast ForumGroceries, Gadgets & GizmosDuring this edition of the Seacoast Forum Sherm and Bill play “Is This The Best Price”
Sherm compares prices on summer basic groceries sold at local new Hampshire grocery stores looking for the best prices. They talk about their shopping likes and dislikes.
The guys also talk about some of the items they have purchased that they can recommend based on their personal use…generators…electric powered yard equipment and pet supplies.
Neither host has been compensated by any of the companies or stores or products mentioned in this program. These are their personal observations and feelings.
2024-08-0843 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF N.H. Legion Baseball Champs-Portsmouth Booma PostSherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group for this edition of he SSF
Baseball leads off with discussion of the successful run of Portsmouth American Legion Booma Post to the New Hampshire state championship and their run for the New England regional title.
Jay gives his take on the Red Sox trade deadline acquisitions and the second half of the season and a local athlete Ryan Minckler drafted by the Washington Nationals.
The guys wrap up discussing the Olympics and the results of a couple of recent sports...
2024-08-0328 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Fall Football PreviewOn this edition of the SSF Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com and NHHardball.com is special guest.
Roger and Sherm discuss the upcoming football season for the New Hampshire high school divisions and the prospects for the UNH WIldcats.
The talk swaps to the baseball season for the NH Legion champs Booma Post and injuries plaguing the MLB teams as they head to the post season.
2024-07-3031 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Special Summertime EditionSummer is here and we kick it off with a SSF special edition starting off with Sherm’s New England sports notebook.
We also feature a segment of an interview with Exeter High School’s retiring Athletic Director Bill Ball.
Check out the entire video edition of the interview and a special SSF documentary “Uncommon Champions” about the 1997 Exeter Bluehawk football teams first championship in 32 years on the Seacoast Sports Forum YouTube channel.
2024-07-0317 minThe Seacoast ForumSF -Talking “The Duke” John WayneOn this edition of the SF….Sherm Chester and Bill Taylor focus on the movies of “The Duke” John Wayne
Both guys talk about their favorite Wayne movies featuring not only the “must see” flicks but the ones that are just fun to watch and some that even they thought were misfires for JW.
Next time around the guys go grocery shopping and play “Is This the Right Price ?”
2024-06-2039 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Granite State Sports ChampionsJeff Collins, Executive Director of the NHIAA is special guest on this edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum.
Discussion is about the successful completion of the 2023-2024 Granite State sports seasons.
How divisions are structured and scheduling in the various sports are also topics on the table.
The program concludes with Jeff Collins giving his take on Bill Balls effect on the New Hampshire sports during his tenure as Exeter High School Athletic Director and Sherm lists the Spring sports champions in the Granite State.
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2024-06-1236 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Boys Lacrosse Tourney and Roger HoweThe Spring sports tournaments are underway.
On this edition of the SSF Sherm is joined by Roger Howe from the FNLNH network and the conversation is the boys lacrosse D1-2-3 brackets.
Roger breakdown the upcoming action and makes his predictions on the road to the NHIAA championships.
The guys also discuss the success of The Bishop Guertin Cardinals since the turn of the new century and keys to Exeters game against them.
Roger expresses his feelings toward Exeter Athletic Director Bill Ball.
Sherm wraps up by breaking...
2024-05-3049 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-A Tale of Two RogersThe Spring sports tournaments are underway.
On this edition of the SSF Sherm is joined by Roger Howe from the FNLNH network and the conversation is the boys lacrosse D1-2-3 brackets.
Roger Howe breaks down the upcoming action and makes his predictions on the road to the NHIAA championships.
In the second segment Sherm is joined by Roger Brown of NHHardball.com and the focus shifts to the upcoming baseball tourney in all four divisions.
Sherm also gives the schedule for the Girls Lacrosse and Softball championship action.
2024-05-3055 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastUpcoming High School PlayoffsSherm and Roger Brown discuss the upcoming schoolboy baseball playoffs on this edition of the SSF.
Exeter Coach Bruce Joyce is featured in an interview with his take on the great season for the Bluehawks and the road ahead going after the D1 title.
The guys talk about the recent UNH Wildcat Blue/White game and the future of NFL draft pick Wildcat standout Dylan Laube.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm recaps the dedication ceremony of the Exeter track facility to former athletic director Cass Donovan
2024-05-1840 minThe Seacoast ForumIconic Recordings and Unique Radio MomentsSherm Chester and Bill Taylor discuss unique or iconic albums from their record collections.
The guys bring up the unique function of radio as a creative medium when highlighting “The War of the Worlds” recording they both own.
Sherm and Bill also talk about their careers in radio.
2024-05-1241 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Seacoast Special Olympics Spring EventCoach Jim Tufts is guest on this edition of the SSF discussing the upcoming Seacoast Special Olympics event May 5th at Exeter High School.
Also on the agenda Jim and Sherm talk high school lacrosse…NHL Stanley Cup action and wrap up with Coach Tufts expressing his feelings on the retirement of Exeter’s athletic director Bill Ball
2024-04-2740 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Spring Sports Have SprungRoger Brown joins Sherm in this edition of the SSF with spring sports finally underway.
The guys talk Granite State baseball with Roger giving early season observations on teams and players.
Other topics on the agenda..the busy month ahead for the pros…The Stanley Cup and NBA playoffs are underway…the upcoming NFL draft with the potential of a UNH Wildcat going pro and the Wildcat Blue/White game April 26th.
The Two Minute Drill features an upcoming College Showcase and Sherm highlights the Seacoast Area Special Olympics Meet at Exeter High Scho...
2024-04-2025 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Talking March Madness HoopsJosh Morissette, a standout college athlete from Exeter is the special guest on this edition of the SSF with the emphasis on basketball and in particular his development as a successful college player.
Sherm talks with Josh about his transition from high school to prep school to college player and the differences in coaching techniques he’s received and his advice to young players.
Josh also gives his feelings about the upcoming retirement of Exeter High Athletic Director Bill Ball and wraps up with his March Madness predictions.
2024-03-1434 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-New Hampshire March MadnessSherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader and they handicap the upcoming Granite State basketball championships and discuss one of the most dominating players in the tourney, Pinkerton Academy’s..Jackson Marshall.
Roger gives his take on the upcoming high school baseball schedule….proposed legislation to protect high school sports officials and the guys discuss the announced retirement of Exeter High School Athletic Director…Bill Ball.
The Division 1 & 2 boys and girls championship games are scheduled for Sunday 3/10 at UNH ‘s Lundholm Gym in Durham.
Check NHIAA.org for the official schedule...
2024-03-0735 minThe Seacoast ForumSeacoast Forum-Vinyl Collectors PrimerSherm Chester is joined by audiophile Bill Taylor and the guys discuss the fine points of collecting vinyl records.
Equipment to listen to your discs, maintaining the collection and where to go to find the true value of your vinyl are the focus.
Bill shares his experiences with record dealers.
Sherm shares samples of his eclectic music collection.
2024-03-0651 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Protecting Sports OfficialsJay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group joins host Sherm Chester for a discussion of the Super Bowl..the stretch run to the playoffs for winter high school Seacoast sports teams and focus their conversation on a proposed bill from the N.H. Legislature to protect sports officials from spectator abuse at sanctioned events.
They wrap up with a review of Red Sox baseball spring training.
2024-02-1737 minThe Seacoast ForumSeacoast Forum- Rx=Music & MemoriesSherm Chester and Bill Taylor discuss a featured article from the December issue of AARP magazine…THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF MUSIC AND THE MIND by John Colapinto
The comprehensive article highlights the effects of music on the human mind and memory in particular.
Sherm and Bill look back at the effects of music and songs in their lives and the memories they bring back to them.
2024-01-2438 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Goodbye to the G.O.A.T.Coach Bill Taylor and Roger Brown join host Sherm Chester to discuss the end of an era in New England sports with the exit of Bill Belichick as the coach of the Patriots and the announcement of Jerod Mayo as his replacement.
The guys also discuss boys and girls basketball in the Granite State and wrap things up during the “Two Minute Drill” with a review of Patriot coaches since the teams inception in 1960.
2024-01-2143 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Our 100th Podcast !Host Sherm Chester celebrates the 100th edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum with a "Notebook" program with his take on the shows very first guest in 2020 comedian Jimmy Dunn and his success on the new version of FRASIER.
The future of the Patriots and Bill Belichick.
The Dodgers spending a Billion dollars in baseball free agency and the Red Sox loss of Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves.
Previews an upcoming video SSF with the Seacoast Media Group sports team.
2024-01-0514 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Winter Hoops and SlapshotsSherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group to size up the winter season for seacoast boys and girls basketball and hockey teams.
Exeter’s Hunter Long NFL update and the Red Sox potential moves at the MLB winter meetings also on the agenda.
2023-12-1837 minThe Seacoast ForumThe “Ho-Ho” Holiday Seacoast ForumSherm and Bill talk about holiday topics including their favorite Christmas tunes….movies…television shows and commercials.
They also discuss favorite gifts given and their participation in campaigns to help folks at this special time of the year.
2023-12-1427 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Handing Out the HardwareSherm is joined by Roger Brown from the NH Football Report and Union-Leader finishing up the Thanksgiving leftovers…and celebrating the four Granite State football Champions.
The guys reflect on this season and look ahead to 2024. They also congratulate the winner of the inaugural Joe Yukica award for the best football student athlete in New Hampshire.
Roger gives his take on the future of the UNH Wildcats and Sherm shares his interest in setting up a Seacoast Sports Forum Hall of Fame.
2023-12-0331 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Sherm’s Holiday NotebookDuring this holiday week Sherm has a solo program and discusses the upcoming NHIAA Division I football championship…the wrap up of the UNH Wildcat football season…the possible future of a seacoast Thanksgiving Day contest…and Sherms take on Mac Jones as the Patriots quarterback for the rest of this season.
2023-11-2310 minThe Seacoast ForumA Tale of Two PodcastsSherm Chester is joined by “Coach” Bill Taylor for an episode to be featured on both the Seacoast Sports Forum and it’s sister program The Seacoast Forum.
The guys discuss changes in the broadcast industry and then shift to sports and review the local state high school football tournament…the Patriots dismal season…the state of the Red Sox and wrap up with Bill summing up an exciting NASCAR season.
2023-11-1741 minThe Seacoast ForumA Tale of Two PodcastsSherm Chester is joined by “Coach” Bill Taylor for an episode to be featured on both the Seacoast Sports Forum and it’s sister program The Seacoast Forum.
The guys discuss changes in the broadcast industry and then shift to sports and review the local state high school football tournament…the Patriots dismal season…the state of the Red Sox and wrap up with Bill summing up an exciting NASCAR season.
2023-11-1741 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- The Hybrid PodcastSherm Chester is joined by “Coach” Bill Taylor for an episode to be featured on both the Seacoast Sports Forum and it’s sister program The Seacoast Forum.
The guys discuss changes in the broadcast industry and then shift to sports and review the local state high school football tournament…the Patriots dismal season…the state of the Red Sox and wrap up with Bill summing up an exciting NASCAR season.
2023-11-1641 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-The Chase is OnOn this edition of the SSF podacst Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group and the topic is the red hot NHIAA state football tournament.
The guys discuss the teams that are still standing and their chances of getting to the big game on November 25th.
Talk turns to baseball and Jay gives his take on the Red Sox new operations manager Craig Breslow and what moves he’d like to see the Sox make and reviews the recent World Series win for the Texas Rangers.
During the “Two Minu...
2023-11-1036 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-N.H. Football Tournaments BeginSeacoast Sports Forum host Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown from NH Football Report.com and Roger sizes up the first round matchups in the NHIAA football tourney.
Roger also talks about the inaugural Joe Yukica award that will be awarded to the best high school football player in the Granite State during the Championship week.
2023-11-0327 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Soccer Action on “The Pitch”Hall of Fame Coach Jim Tufts talks with Sherm about the girls and boys NHIAA state soccer tournaments. Jim uses his experience as a coach and official of the sport to size up this years contenders for the NHIAA championships, and how to keep student athletes focused during the post season.
The guys also talk about Jim’s other love..hockey and prospects for the Bruins this upcoming season.
2023-10-2738 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Seacoast Teams Playoff BoundSherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault of Seacoast Media Group and Seacoastonline.com.
The focus is on the teams here in the seacoast heading into the playoff season.
A review of the Portsmouth Clippercats successful start and other teams in the mix for the top of the football standings….Jay’s take on the New England Patriots and as a season ticket holder what he would do to retool the Red Sox
2023-10-1427 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Football Mid Season Report CardThe football season is high gear and Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader and the 603 Sports Podcast.
The guys review upcoming contests on the NHIAA schoolboy and UNH Wildcat schedules including a 2027 meeting between the Wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes. The conversation shifts to the stumbling start by the New England Patriots.
2023-10-0634 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Voice of the UNH WildcatsSherm is joined by Justin McIssac, the new radio voice of the UNH Wildcats.
The guys discuss the process of becoming a successful play by play announcer…the 2023 Wildcat season and N.H. high school football.
Justin talks about his sons ambition to become a professional bowler as well as Justin’s early career in professional wrestling.
Justin is also producer of NH Today on 96.7 FM
#NHToday #UNH
2023-09-2127 minThe Seacoast ForumOverrated !!On this edition of the Seacoast Forum hosts Sherm Chester and Bill Taylor go back to their previous shows and pick overrated music, movies and television shows.
Sherm sets his sights on the Beatles, reality television shows and The Academy Award best pictures and popular acting partners while Bill takes on The Rolling Stones, television comedies and classic movie remakes.
Your feedback always welcome at seacoastforum@yahoo.com
#Underrated #Bosch #TitusWelliver #Coda
2023-09-1937 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF Wildcat Football Kick OffThe UNH Wildcat football season is underway.
Mike Murphy joins Sherm Chester on this edition of the SSF and the focus is the highly anticipated new sport seasons in Durham.
Sherm features his interview with Wildcat football coach Rick Santos as well as players on this years team giving their impressions of the coach.
Mike discusses the busy sports season ahead for Wildcat teams as well as ongoing updates to Wildcat Stadium and the Whittemore Center.
Wildcat event tickets available by calling the box office at (603) 862-400
2023-09-0525 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Granite State Gridiron PreviewRoger Brown from NH Football Report and the Union-Leader joins Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno for a comprehensive look at the upcoming football season.
The guys start off discussing the UNH Wildcats…Roger’s NHFR top teams report…NCAA college realignment and wrap up with their thoughts on the Patriots prospects in 2023.
2023-08-2130 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF - MLB’s World Series HomestretchBaseball is the topic in this edition of the SSF and Sherm and Sam are joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group.
The trade deadline passed with the Red Sox neither buying or selling players for a pennant run to the end of the season.
Jay highlights the local athlete selected in the recent Major League Baseball draft and gives updates on two seacoast minor league prospects Cody Morissette and Ben Malgeri.
The guys also look ahead to the upcoming schoolboy football season.
During the Two Minute Drill…Sam ex...
2023-08-0438 minThe Seacoast ForumUnderrated ??During this edition of the Seacoast Forum hosts Sherm Chester and Bill Taylor give out their choices of underrated singers, groups, movies and wrap up with television shows and actors
that deserve a serious look and listen.
Join us with your underrated choices for the different categories and send feed back to us at
seacoastforum@yahoo.com
2023-07-2734 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF Pan-Mass ChallengeTeam ReduxOn this edition of the SSF a follow up with Team Ridin’ Irish and the upcoming Pan-Mass Challenge August 5th and 6th.
Joe and Brady Quinn update their preparation and fund raising for the upcoming event and are joined by teammates Sam and Kevin Klemarczyk and host Sherm Chester.
Brady and his team are riding to benefit the Dana Farber Cancer institute and the thousands of cancer patients they have given care to for decades.
You can support the team at PMC.org
2023-07-2427 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- The Band Is Back Together !Sherm is joined by Sam and Coach on this edition of the SSF
The guys kick around the upcoming high school football season as well as the UNH Wildcat fall campaign…the off season moves of the Celts and Bruins…the All Star break for MLB…Coach gives his take on the upcoming NASCAR action at N.H. Motor Speedway
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sam gives his state of the Red Sox report…Coach gives kudos to the Spring sports teams and coaches, also Sherm updates the Quinn family participation in the upcoming Pan-Mass Challenge Au...
2023-07-0843 minThe Seacoast ForumWOKQ Legend…Roger WoodA special guest joins Sherm on this edition of the Seacoast Forum…Roger Wood.
Roger discusses his broadcasting career including being part of the legendary WOKQ “Morning Waking Crew”.
The guys discuss the changes in journalism as well as Roger’s becoming a successful published author and his experience as a ham radio operator.
You can listen to Roger’s podcast Roger Wood At Large on his website rogerwood.news.
2023-07-0634 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Sports Play-By-Play 101 / Nick AnastosOur special guest on this edition of the SSF is Nick Anastos the play by play voice of FNLNH Media….Nick covers all sports here in the Granite State.
Nick, one of the best, gives his tips to becoming a successful sports announcer.
Sherm and Nick share their broadcast experiences and give a primer for any aspiring broadcaster.
2023-06-1940 minThe Seacoast ForumClassic Television’s Goldmine !Sherm and Bill complete the media trilogy with an episode featuring their choices of classic television programs. Be sure to take the interactive survey to pick your favorites as well. Contact the guys at seacoastforum@yahoo.com
2023-06-0327 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- A Family Pan-Mass ChallengeOn this special edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by father/ son duo Joe and Brady Quinn who are taking on The Pan-Mass Challenge August 5th and 6th
The Quinn's explain why they decided to take on the two day event.
A great way to support a tremendous organization The Jimmy Fund and especially Dana Farber Cancer Institute for all the remarkable work they do for folks of all ages.
Brady and his friend Sam Klemarczyk will have tune up ride and fund raiser on July 8th from Portland to...
2023-05-3113 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Baseball Teams Heading to ”The Show”Schoolboy baseball is the prime topic of this edition of the SSF with Sherm joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group.
The teams are wrapping up the regular season and getting ready for the playoffs and Jay sizes up the competition from teams in the Seacoast.
The Red Sox and MLB changes to speed up the game are also topics on the table.
Jay gives an update on the Seacoast High School Sports Awards.
2023-05-2226 minThe Seacoast ForumLights, Camera…a Classic !In this edition of the Seacoast Forum hosts Sherm Chester and Bill Taylor discuss another of their favorite topics…classic movies.
The guys give their definition of a “classic” movie…their picks for different film genres…and take a look at a list of the Academy Award winning Picture of the Year for the 1960’s and 70’s.
2023-05-0832 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF The Special Olympics ”Special” WeekendCoach Jim Tufts is Sherm’s co-host on this SSF.
The guys start off discussing the Boston Bruins season and move on to high school lacrosse and Jim’s experience as an official and the nuances of the sport.
The key topic is the annual Special Olympics event at Exeter High School featuring over 200 athletes in competition. The Tufts family was instrumental in starting the program in New Hampshire.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Jim talks about his vacation experience with the West Ham Premier League soccer club in England and Sherm pays tribute t...
2023-05-0129 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- UNH Wildcat Spring UpdateSherm is joined by UNH Director of Communications Mike Murphy on this edition of the SSF where the guys discuss a new coach and direction for the UNH Wildcat basketball team.
The use of the transfer portal in college sports.
The Wildcat football team prepares for its Blue/White spring scrimmage.
The UNH Cheerleading squad comes up national champions
During the “Two Minute Drill” Mike pays tribute to UNH Coach Bill Herrion and Sherm gives his take on proposed betting on the Boston Marathon
2023-04-1327 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF-Let’s Play Ball !!Sherm is joined by special guest Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group to discuss a topic near and dear to both of them….baseball.
They start the program looking ahead to the schoolboy season as well as the major leagues.
Jay gives his take on the 2023 Red Sox and his decision to hang on to his season tickets even after a disappointing 2022 campaign.
The upcoming Seacoast High School Sports Awards coming to the Portsmouth Music Hall on June 26th is Jays topic during the “Two Minute Drill “ and the guys wrap up the spe...
2023-03-3040 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Bracket Repair With ”The Coach”Coach Bill Taylor joins Sherm Chester during this edition of the SSF.
The guys make their March Madness Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight picks and review both the men and women’s brackets.
While waiting for spring interscholastic sports season to begin the Red Sox…Celtics..Bruins and NASCAR are the focus of the discussion.
2023-03-2430 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Hoop Champs & Broken BracketsSherm is joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader to recap the NHIAA D1 Boys/Girls Championship games.
They reveal their NCAA March Madness bracket picks. (Already Broken) and Roger addresses the change of head coach for UNH men’s basketball.
2023-03-1734 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Easy as 1-2-3-4A special edition of the SSF with Sherm and Roger Brown of the Union-Leader reviewing the NHIAA Div 4 Championships and D1 and D2 quarterfinal action setting up this weeks semifinals for both the boys to girls on the road to UNH and Lundholm Gymnasium on Sunday March 12th.
This year the top 4 seeds for both the Girls and Boys in D1 both playing for a spot to the big dance.
2023-03-0728 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Let the Winter Games.Begin !!The New Hampshire winter sports tournaments are underway.
Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader and NH Football Report. The guys analyze the tournament brackets for schoolboy and school girl basketball.
They discuss the controversial end to the Exeter schoolgirl basketball season and take a look to the path ahead for the Bluehawk boys team.
We wrap up with updates on the Bruins the Celtics, spring baseball and Sam’s prepping for college March Madness bracketology and Sherm inviting listeners to join the SSF fantasy baseball leagues at seacoastsportsforum@yaho...
2023-03-0328 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastSSF- Wrapping Up One Season...Onto AnotherSherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown with a review of the Super Bowl, the high priced commercials and the halftime show.
The guys look ahead to schoolboy/girl basketball March tournament action and the opening of MLB spring training.
The Red Sox..UNH basketball and the winner of the SSF Fantasy football league are discussed during the “Two Minute Drill”.
2023-02-1630 minThe Seacoast Sports Forum PodcastA ”BIG” Week for the Seacoast Sports ForumSherm Chester and "Coach" Bill Taylor discuss "THE BIG GAME" making their predictions and celebrate the upcoming 100th televised edition of the SSF.
Other topics on the table include Tom Bradys future...the Bruins and Celtics at midseason..the 2023 Red Sox...the NHIAA winter sports standings and the guys wrap up with one of their favorite topics NASCAR.
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