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In the month of December 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the turgid Top Gun, the titanic Turbo Out Run, and the trampoliney Terry’s Big Adventure and wonder if Ice Man would still be our wingman if he played this version of Top Gun? Games covered in this episode: Turbo Out Run Sporting Triangles Xenophobe Cabal Top Gun Terry’s Big Adventure Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.lemon64.com/doc/turbo-out-run/631 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufBq9Brqpjc https://archive.org/details/xenophobe-computer/Xenophobe%20computer/page/n1/mode/2up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbIEwIwYz-c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMZjb3YEUQ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0YOZQgU7bU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w7jyVHocTk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er8ZFyRKgmI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S4cvzS12Zo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DaY8-Mui0I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNJ9pet2scY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--XE4CYGRSY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xQ9kEhe1tM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbJuOs4JkoU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0InSlbNakOs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPfOi_Z-yJQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI2-ASiNCac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur48BBf6TkU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGYmN-1UQzI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea_t06F36xA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ15nDrekTU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxkOWjZAPLs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPUUu7kouww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K1BMRG0efw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LneSLyzoFj0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyfRRYlEn68 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQgx_2aHBQY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5iFUXLyNBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-gZLRktvAA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtpMeyjE6Rw&ab_channel=Rush-Topic https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/mega-games/ https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/psyclapse/

In the month of November 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the pulse racing Power Drift, the floppy Firepower, and the unwelcome Untouchables and wonder why anyone thought amusing credits on the Untouchables was a good idea?  Games covered in this episode: The Untouchables Continental Circus Firepower Vigilante Powerdrift Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdvOV41rYc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyYeKcyB390 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj_aHCpZl4k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DopuGcjmSyU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5IDCZ7fwDk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O9N7myi2Ho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i_a4IAjmOg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaX3VSC9MnU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtPA6nIBs5g&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhNDsPMaK_A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8WyU9fAUTs

In the month of November 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the boring Batman: The Movie, the inaction filled Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Action Game, and the cracking Kendo Warrior and wonder what a vertically stretched Miles Hunt could possibly be referring to…? Games covered in this episode: Batman: The Movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Action Game Cosmic Pirate  Kendo Warrior Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.lemon64.com/doc/batman/86 Indiana Jones and the last Crusade - C64-Wiki https://amiga.abime.net/manual/2601-2700/2631_manual0.pdf?v=3183 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbIEwIwYz-c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_ElZaDt2D4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPQ3Cuo_V3A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2KJHw9oAjc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsYK2JJNflg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1d3SnS1FWQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpNUbVlyISE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUyxXOXB8Rk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxioVwUfWk0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQZz39hJbkw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jQ_bOP0HfY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgwr6eyLDlI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O6gRwmE1j0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk6bnmVRbhw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93NRmimtFSE  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCZ1JNtelzk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5-c79LQ3aM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RIeycixkK8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLqavsL003Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9EU4l2OHgU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQn2ADZE1A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lWJXDG2i0A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlPHmYtqSdA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSD11dnphg0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGOaro9kfS4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8V82TXOzm0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A-trUA6FRk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wbgmsEBR5k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JbxpldMDe0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPOSGVUYgVQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu6pclWsxzs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXzx--YefD8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1z5DZEse3I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tp0K9YiTPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtznhhKOW5k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hu_mq0Uc0M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWd9mqC80BU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Mx2UZ2UaA https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php?id=376

Ho! Ho! Ho! Tis the most festive of seasons and in this Zapped to the Past Christmas Cracker, we look back at our fun packed and often food filled Christmas pasts - with the able assistance of our amazing Patrons! Were our fingers numb, faces glowing and baubles hanging low? Pop this cracker to find out what the red fish of mystery has in store for you!!!

In the month of October 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the brash Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rodeo Show, the fast First Strike, and the noir Xybots and wonder why the notion of interspecies buddy films ever became a reality… Games covered in this episode: APB: All Points Bulletin International Team Sports First Strike Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rodeo Show Xybots Thunderbirds Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqU77I40mS0&ab_channel=BBCNewsnight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu7kZdbI2sg&ab_channel=ThomasGatehouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSuMrpfWs00&ab_channel=CloseToHomeTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Et68hlB170&ab_channel=YourLocalGP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO-y-pVtZSo&ab_channel=Cookie%27sClassics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oRln-lH8xM&ab_channel=TellyViewer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu6zxvR1jA4&ab_channel=BillyCasper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3rLSLrm0f4&ab_channel=VHSGold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CKD4ccc62s&ab_channel=CONELRAD6401240 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGyGPSxqRM0&ab_channel=whyayetv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYQnK2AkLDE&ab_channel=smartypants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e2WmyYOd-c&ab_channel=The80sQuadrant https://www.mattmueller.co.uk/index.php?page_id=Interviews%20/%20Features&category_id=Features&article_id=346 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k1y6TGW24I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EExIKWcqSAI&ab_channel=MovieTrailerLocker

In the month of October 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the taskful Tusker, the stabby Shinobi and the marvelous Mr. Heli and wonder just how many options can you fit into a game about Basketball? Games covered in this episode: Tusker Aaargh! Omni-Play Basketball Shinobi Skate Ball Mr Heli Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://archive.org/details/Tusker_1989_System_3_M2 https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php?id=1166 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEmx0RplE1c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OybsimlVv3k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgKeyLwRK_c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmZYE8j2ZNs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQoZw_0m4LM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuNYyNqCSSg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_UVbCopg-Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N__yGuSz7PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nghTBrz1m_Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSIMVnPA994 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfcrEOzWwa8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcW-BSEB3ng https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxd23UVID7k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXvG0SMP7tw https://youtu.be/rmSpi5tuKzM?si=6l2c3em_rLwiDS5K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K46wKTmfO3A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo2K9vkfUoE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TXs4-vf3FI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io3hUmjOvQ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1GMYQLphI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9jCsOCfUUg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMO3YNoNyTY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouomdAej6kY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBHRCTMsVk8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCC_b5WHLX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVuuatjHGnY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNj9bXKGOiI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX1qmG7N5ek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2tqhpVvngc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miHienRlTyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrNyJWg7i0E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p9pgKb4fqE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWDNMmzvNB4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAwaNWGLM0c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trGX3ET3jTQ

In the month of September 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rosy Rainbow Island, the rancid Running Man and the juddery Gemini Wings, and wonder what the hell happened to Arnie’s legs!?  Games covered in this episode: Rainbow Islands Inner Space Gemini Wings Red Heat The Running Man Licence to Kill Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://uridiumauthor.blogspot.com/2018/03/rainbow-islands.html https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310777/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pJ9xhY9ZC0&ab_channel=Blissful690 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wct9mRqfMPo&ab_channel=HarveyLife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekfLBZ7VuZ8&ab_channel=Steven%28MechaGodzi11a%29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgGBmNIuWNM&ab_channel=GavinWorby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rWbG_-uBFg&ab_channel=ThomasRichardson%27sNostalgicTVShows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmM00yKzOwA&ab_channel=RetroGearZ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rg1GrN7-f8&ab_channel=ScribasDotCom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY5zQXYYMaw&ab_channel=pennycrayontv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkWHFo4b5GU&ab_channel=TVWorldShowHunter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDftY1dZegI&ab_channel=studio2television https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZbb6opAFps&list=PLit7BouTkvxShRvJU1QnmZ_xz_j7EEc61&ab_channel=TheWisdomoftheGnomes

In the month of September 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the flappy NewZealand Story, the crappy Blue Thunder and the slappy Tom & Jerry  and wonder… How dangerous would a skyberg actually be? Games covered in this episode: The New Zealand Story Tom & Jerry Hostages Rally Cross Sim Blue Thunder Dominator Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ftPEPi0INE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjY8HvpNu6o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1xrNaTO1bI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCO2PBBl_uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Yrhv33Zb8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P25hBk8LmUM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyaNMoam9KY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u31FO_4d9TY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohWU8j_2iEg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku5F9y1Ts9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j3_DUqKyTk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzguCY79bA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfd5srbPUlo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS4gWWCT0Bg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By86PcLufOU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m31t5-pwZws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNn51e11_dQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIKUZjc4gVo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_88L-CU7PD4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSehDnxlhiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gwiInUNf_s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1DDndY0FLI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXxvpPVr9BQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSuE0mykfe0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld6lV1aW9QU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbKILj8cHHo https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64/manual/Formated/Dominator_-_1989_-_System_3_Software.pdf

In the month of August 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the multidimensional 3D Pool, the silly Super Scramble Simulator and the risky Rick Dangerous and wonder… were bi-planes making some kind of gaming comeback in 1989? Games covered in this episode: 3D Pool Super Scramble Simulator Deep Strike Arcade Flight Simulator Rick Dangerous Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://7review.com/remembering-durell-software-ltd/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy_Swift https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11925988.murdoch-to-give-tv-lecture-on-freedom/ https://12ft.io/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13070339.full-elisabeth-murdochs-mactaggart-lecture-edinburgh-festival/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/twenty-years-on-murdoch-jr-echoes-father-rsquo-s-attack-on-bbc-1778797.html https://mubi.com/en/gb/films/murder-by-moonlight https://www.themoviescene.co.uk/reviews/murder-on-the-moon-1989/murder-on-the-moon-1989.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e71nl-vnsRw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNM1WWvng3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1kDZTxinRI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXqeUI6FwRg&list=PLbmQFnN-6rM4gQYmi_v_d4JcOsaWkjdfG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4kH689CpJE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebwuIugX-pw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck8OhpVd4I8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj4A_l6hJyw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju-gMinlf8U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgNscTkMAu8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Karate_Kid_Part_III https://screenrant.com/burton-batman-movies-harsh-realities/#the-joker-killing-the-waynes-was-completely-unnecessary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxQEMBfa8Qo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Return_of_the_Musketeers

In the month of August 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the clever Citadel, the somnambulistic Saboteur II, and the ninjary Ninja Commando and wonder how ninjas going commando managed to creep up on their prey silently… Games covered in this episode: Citadel American Club Sports Saboteur II Baal H.A.T.E. Ninja Commando Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzS7zVNgWrg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0quXl_od3g https://www.nme.com/features/30-years-full-story-ride-on-time-controversial-80s-megahit-black-box-2547708 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAVC-0rqrQQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpbKQjHNa-o&ab_channel=LisaStansfieldVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J31Xh8-R3IY&ab_channel=NenehCherryVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ify_f6XoqMU&ab_channel=ohnoitisnathan22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKdxd718WXg&ab_channel=QueenOfficial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGtylu8zGz4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1YK2WoZcI8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzoStKJ8oEM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlXDO4z-9DY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDszbss__VI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n3A_-HRFfc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAtGOESO7W8&ab_channel=TearsForFearsVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8jeoo5qBFE&ab_channel=RATSREVUS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC5E8ie2pdM&ab_channel=TinaTurner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T0WGN4ndJ4&ab_channel=BonnieTyler-Topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks_qOI0lzho&ab_channel=TheCureVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EcjWd-O4jI https://www.freegameempire.com/games/Baal/manual-pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jliz91i1Pc8