Coolest Nerds in the Room
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsJoin tech engineers Stephanie and CoolBlkNerd for their weekly podcast highlighting other cool nerds in the industry, what it's like to be underrepresented in tech, and how they keep their sanity while trying to advance their career. From salary negotiations to office politics, these two millennial's are popping the lid off of the industry by having honest conversations on what they have and are still going through today.
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Dream Setter or Goal Getter?
December 23, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week, the coolest nerds dissect their personal stances on dreaming verses goal getting. Reggie has visions (not dreams) and is a great planner who values time and building strong habits. Steph has been working on SMART goals and overhauling her personal systems. As usual, gems were dropped! Huge shoutout to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to show them some love! You can start monetizing your podcast and connecting with sponsors here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ As alw...
The Onboarding Experience
December 03, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThis week's episode, the two coolest nerds sit down to discuss the onboarding process and their experiences with that while navigating careers in tech. CoolBlkNerd shares more about how nicely his new job is treating him. InfoSteph shares how she focuses on what she can control...or tries to. Most importantly, these two cool nerds are dropping some gems on what to expect during the onboarding process and what to do when it goes...unexpectedly. Huge shoutout to Podcorn for being our first s...
Cultured
November 12, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThis week, Reggie and Steph go over company culture, the lessons they've learned and the battle scars they've earned. What makes a good company culture? What makes a bad one? We explore all of that this week on the Coolest Nerds in the Room. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email ...
State of Affairs
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThis week we give everyone a update on exactly where Steph and CoolBlkNerd are at in their careers and what they're looking forward to going into the end of the year! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - [email protected] Steph on Twitter - @StephandSec CoolBlkNer...
Out With the Old, In With the New
October 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThis week, Steph and Coolblknerd talk about cleaning up old habits and bringing in better energy with new habits! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - [email protected] Steph on Twitter - @StephandSec CoolBlkNerd on Twitter - @CoolBlkNerd Resources Patreon and ...
On the Hunt for a Therapist
October 15, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThis week, Steph and Coolblknerd talk about finding a therapist. From searching for one online to finding the right therapist to solve your specific problem, we chronicle our journeys to finding our therapist and all the speed bumps along the way. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom E...
What Makes a Great Leader?
October 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBEvery leader isn't a good one. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - [email protected] Steph on Twitter - @StephandSec CoolBlkNerd on Twitter - @CoolBlkNerd Resources Patreon and Buy us a coffee. Document filled with resources https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Sup...
Becoming the High Value Talent
September 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSometimes being the prey comes with benefits. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - [email protected] Steph on Twitter - @StephandSec CoolBlkNerd on Twitter - @CoolBlkNerd Resources Patreon and Buy us a coffee. Document filled with resources https://blacklivesm...
Resetting Your Career
September 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBSometimes you have to hit the reset button and this is our story. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - [email protected] Steph on Twitter - @StephandSec CoolBlkNerd on Twitter - @CoolBlkNerd Resources Patreon and Buy us a coffee. Document filled with resources ...
When You have Learn Your Parents Again...
September 03, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBSometimes it's like looking in some weird-ass mirror... Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - [email protected] Steph on Twitter - @StephandSec CoolBlkNerd on Twitter - @CoolBlkNerd Resources Patreon and Buy us a coffee. Document filled with resources https://b...
Love Letters and Log Analysis with Doug Bryant
August 20, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 22 MBThis week we interview with Doug Bryant to talk about his recently released book, "Computer Love: Love Letters and Log Analysis"! Check out the links below to purchase your copy! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - [email protected] Steph on Twitter - @StephandSe...
Dealing with the Fear of Disappointing Others
August 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBDisappointing others is a natural part of life, but what happens when you allow it to run your career or life? This week Steph and CoolBlkNerd talk about how they've dealt with the anxiety of disappointing others in their career and personal life. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom E...
Paid Dues
July 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWhether you pay with time or money, you're doing to have to pay up in some way. This week Steph and CoolBlkNerd talk about the importance of not taking shortcuts to building a successful career. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - [email protected] Steph on Twit...
Is it time to drop your dead weight?
July 23, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBEither it's something (or someone) holding you back or you're holding them back, either way, dealing with dead weight is an inevitable part of making progress in life and your career. This week we talk about the importance of recognizing and handling dead weight in life. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - ...
A Story About Unprotected Black Women
July 17, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBHow protected do black women feel by black men? This week we have a honest conversation about why many black women don't feel protected by black men and what is it that black men can do to start making strides towards solving this problem. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - c...
Is it Luck?
July 05, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBHow much of our career is luck vs. us deserving the success we've garnered? We talk about people's perspective on luck and the success of others in this week's episode! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - [email protected] Steph on Twitter - @StephandSec CoolBlkN...
Enneagram-Me
July 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis week Steph and CoolBlkNerd take Enneagram test (personality test in layman's terms) and breakdown how accurate their result are. From herd mentality to dealing with depression, they stretch their understanding of themselves and how it fits within their current state. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG -...
Finding Balance in Your Tech Career
June 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBDo you feel pressured to be all tech, all the time? Well don't! This week we talk about finding the balance between your tech career and being a human being. From the importance of being multifaceted to embracing your humanity, Steph and Coolblknerd discuss how they find a balance. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestne...
United We Stand
June 18, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBWe're back after our hiatus to talk about the state of the world during the social unrest do to the killing of George Floyd. We talk about how we've been doing over our hiatus, what has work-life been like, and what are some things we can do in the community to start helping to make sure things move forward. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social...
Going Through vs. Going Around
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThis week we talk about going through life's problem versus avoiding them and the repercussions of both. Reflecting on our life's experiences, we talk about how it's affected our career, relationships, and our mental state. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - coolestnerdsinthe...
Being a Fake Vegan with Katy Turner
April 22, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week we light some sage and make a green smoothie with Katy Turner as we talk about her journey of wholistic health, stepping out on faith, and being a fake vegan! I hope y'all have your third-eye open for this episode! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerdsintheroom Email - coolestnerdsinth...
Smoke & Mirrors with Pariss Athena
April 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBWe have the #BlackTechTwitter legend herself, Pariss Athena, on with us this week as we talk about how she went from wanting to work in Hollywood to finding her way into tech, the importance of taking risks, and reality of who she is in real life versus what people see on Twitter. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestner...
A Very Nerdy Time with Robert Reeves
April 08, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week we have Robert Reeves, CTO at Datical, on the show with us talking about economic effects the quarantine will have on businesses, finessing his way through college, becoming a tour manager, and why nobody can relate to Superman anymore! This is definitely a episode for all the tech and comic book nerds out there! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the wo...
Week from Hell
March 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThis week we talk COVID-19! We're all victims of the life-changing situation that this disease has introduced and we're talking about how it's been affecting our daily lives this! From work to life, we talk about the mental stress that has been the coronavirus! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestne...
Mind Playing Tricks on Ya
March 20, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBWhat happens when the reality in your mind becomes realer than the reality that you live in? This week we dive into what it's like to get lost in your own thoughts, the difference between being honest and being hard on yourself, and the importance of understanding feelings aren't facts. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @cool...
One Take with Stacy Ike
March 11, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 82.6 MBThis week we have "One Take" Stacy Ike on the show to talk about what it was like to have her own show on OWN (see what we did there?), the importance of staying consistent, and the importance of having a team-first mentality when working in any environment. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Social Media Twitter - @coolestnerdpod IG - @coolestnerds...
Finding the Courage to Express Yourself
March 04, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBExpressing yourself can be tough in an unforgiving world, however, carrying the burden of never speaking up can be an even heavier load. This week we talk about the importance of having the courage to express yourself. From being at war with yourself to understanding that every idea doesn't need to be expressed, we talk about the up's and down's of expressing yourself. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better ...
Shootin’ the Breeze with POCs featuring Christina Morillo
February 26, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThis week we Christina Morillo comes to hangout with us as we chop it up about how the necessity of code switching, the importance of building a community, and passion isn't necessary to be productive. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 1:35 - How Steph has become a bridge for meeting cool people 5:25 - How Christina became a listening e...
A Binary World
February 19, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis week we talk about the issues with having a binary view of what success looks like and how we can begin to make this better. We also on touch on our complicated relationship with being black, how leaving home can add perspective, and why giving solutions doesn't guarantee your demise. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 1:30 - When y...
Black Love with Kiersten & Paul Brager
February 13, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 85.9 MBIf it wasn't for this couple we probably wouldn't have a show! We bring Kiersten and Paul Brager to the show this week to talk about black love in tech this week. It takes a lot to keep a good thing going and these two share with us the up's and down's of keeping a marriage successful with career demands, families, and friends pulling you in all kinds of directions. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for...
Simpin' Ain't Easy
February 05, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWe've all been one, no need to hide it! This week Steph and CoolBlkNerd talk about their simpin' experiences, how simpin' can bleed into other parts of your life, and what you can do to stop the simpin'. We also dig into apartment hunting, hip hop dance classes, and plate shopping at Target. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 2:15 - What...
All About the Benjamins
January 29, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBFinally we talk about money this week! Steph and CoolBlkNerd chronicle their salary journey from the time they got into the tech industry until their current roles. From being underpaid, leaving to get a pay bump, and negotiating for more money, they dive into what their experience has been with money in tech the only way cool nerds know how! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when...
BDE: The Fine Line Between Confidence and Cockiness
January 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBWe're back and this week we're talking about finding our confidence and remaining humble along the way. Steph and CoolBlkNerd document their journey's of finding their confidence and the lessons that have came with it. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 1:35 - Strategizing for the new year 2:40 - The struggle of a 10 Day green smoothie d...
New Year, New Us
January 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWe took some L's, we got some W's, and through it all we're still here. Bye bye 2019, What's up 2020!! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 01:15 - Planning for the new year 02:40 - Re-evaluating commitments for 2020 04:30 - What a nerd-less week looks like 05:30 - Steph’s LinkedIn Learning course is here!!! 10:20 - What’s the best formula...
Don't Cross that Line! Lessons on Setting Boundaries
December 18, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBBoundaries come and go, but one thing is for sure, they always get tested! This week we talk about our experience with setting boundaries, why shifting boundaries is so hard, and if we betray ourselves every time we bend our boundaries. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 1:30 - Bad documentation + old code = unfinished project 3:15 - Pre...
Don't Cross that Line! Lessons on Setting Boundaries
December 18, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBBoundaries come and go, but one thing is for sure, they always get tested! This week we talk about our experience with setting boundaries, why shifting boundaries is so hard, and if we betray ourselves every time we bend our boundaries. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 1:30 - Bad documentation + old code = unfinished project 3:15 - Pre...
When Misery Loves Company
December 12, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBPeople like negative conversations more than they care to admit and this week we dive into why is it that the tech community (and society) gravitates towards those kinds of conversations. From social media handles biting us in the ass to our employers not having our backs, we discuss moments when we've invited negative energy and incited it in our careers. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listener...
Just Keep Living with Courtney Tezeno
December 05, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis week we step outside our comfort zone with entertainment journalist, Courtney Tezeno! From journalism school to the bright lights of LA, Courtney talks about her journey as a journalist, a woman, and most importantly, a nerd from Houston who has carved out a spot for herself as one of the top 5 black female entertainment journalist under 30 in Hollywood according to Buzzfeed. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the pod...
What Legacy Means to Us
November 27, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWe all come at a crossroads in our lives where we begin to think about what our purpose is and what kind of legacy we're going to leave behind. Steph and CoolBlkNerd are at that crossroad on this episode as they discuss what legacy is, means, and how their actively trying to build towards it now. We also catch-up on Kubernetes operators, the Sims 4, and traveling around the world in three weeks! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps...
Introverting in a Extroverted World
November 13, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week we talk about what it's like to be an introvert in a largely extroverted society. From the annoyance of extroverts to invisible standards, we dive into our experience in tech with introverts and extroverts, as well as, our advice for dealing with both communication styles. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 01:00 - Bad, Dope, ...
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
November 06, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBWe're getting outside of our comfort zone this week as Steph and CoolBlkNerd talk about their experiences in life and tech dealing with their comfort zones. From working in environments where complacency is status quo to finding glory outside of their own comfort zone, we share our experience and give you some advice on the importance of always pushing yourself past your limits! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podca...
Lonely & Unique
October 31, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThere's nothing like living a life where you're not understood and Steph and CoolBlkNerd both know a little something about that. This week they chat about what it's like to feel unique and the struggles with conforming to what society deems normal. From recognizing their shortcomings to off-putting people through their perspective, we talk about how we've made life work for us even when it feels like we're in it by ourselves. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with yo...
Call Center Struggles
October 22, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week Steph and CoolBlkNerd dial it back and talk about their time working in call centers before entering into more formal technical roles. From what we learned about ourselves to what we learned about the people we worked with, we tackle our past with open eyes and a sense of humor. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 03:30 - Hoppin...
Flag on the Play
October 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week we're throwing our challenge flag and we're calling a flag on a play in homage to all the red flags we see at work, with family, and with friends! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 01:00 - What did we do to become cooler nerds this week? 01:50 - Steph has ADHD! 03:00 - Early morning hustle 05:00 - The importance of writing dow...
Tapping into our Creativity
October 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis week we tap in with Doug Bryant as we talk about how he balance his obsession with getting better, the best habits Doug has picked over the course of his 13-year cybersecurity career, and how he flexes his creative muscle through beat making! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 01:30 - Intro of Doug Bryant 02:00 - How does Doug find ...
Dealing with Anxiety Paralysis
September 25, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBAnxiety paralysis is a b*tch and this week we dive into our own issues with it! From staring at screens to overthinking tasks, we chat about what it feels like to have your productivity take a hit because your brain won't let you be great! Also, we talk about furniture shopping, video games, and mental imbalances! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! ...
Dealing with Anxiety Paralysis
September 25, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBAnxiety paralysis is a b*tch and this week we dive into our own issues with it! From staring at screens to overthinking tasks, we chat about what it feels like to have your productivity take a hit because your brain won't let you be great! Also, we talk about furniture shopping, video games, and mental imbalances! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! ...
Money Makin' Izzy
September 17, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis week we talk with our good friend Izzy as we dive into money management! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out! Timestamps: 06:00 - How do we know Izzy? 10:40 - What makes Izzy do the coolest nerd in the room? 12:00 - What’s the top advice you would give someone when it comes to finance? 18:00 - How Izzy learned the value of money 20:30 - How Izzy ...
Finding the Great in Yourself
September 11, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis week we dive into how we found the "great" in ourselves. Through self-discovery and isolation we can discover a lot about ourselves and our motivations. Steph and CoolBlkNerd talk about their own paths to self discovery and how those experiences define who they are today. Also, we chat about Madblkman's name change, morning routines, and meditation. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners ...
Essential Confrontations
September 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis week we want all the smoke as we talk about confrontations at work and in life! Conflict is an inevitable part of life and definitely an unavoidable aspect of our careers and it's important we understand how to navigate it. From stepping on toes to learning how to de-escalate, we discuss our experience with confrontations and what we've learned from our lessons. We also talk about goal setting with your friends, the headache of HOA, and how live is filled with full circle moments! Ple...