Podcast

Insight with Chris Van Vliet

From Blue Wire Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Sports, Wrestling

Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Award winning TV Host, Content Creator and Entrepreneur. INSIGHT shares long-form, authentic, behind-the-scenes conversations with top talent from pro wrestling, sports, film and beyond. On each episode, CVV sits down in-person with the biggest names in the industry exploring not just their careers, but the mindset and motivation that drive their success.

Wrestling chart
#2
Episodes
995
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 9 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
18 hours ago

Episodes

995 episodes, newest first

  1. Raquel Rodriguez: Women's Intercontinental Champ, Judgment Day, Kevin Nash Comparisons

    Show notes

    Raquel Rodriguez (@raquelwwe) is a professional wrestler and the reigning WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Insight LIVE in New Orleans to discuss winning the Intercontinental Championship and her custom barbed wire title, giving John Cena the Tejana Bomb at Survivor Series, wanting to win a World Championship, the longevity of The Judgment Day, comparisons to "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash, dressing up as Nacho Libre one Halloween, and more!

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    If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.

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    1 hr 4 min
  2. AskCVV #159 - John Cena Returns, Best Moments Of 2026 So Far, Sami Zayn's Championship Reign

    Show notes

    Welcome to AskCVV #159! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about whether John Cena's return this upcoming Monday should have been a surprise, what the John Cena Classic might look like, the best moments in pro wrestling so far in 2026, could Sami Zayn join The Bloodline at Survivor Series: WarGames, a hint for who the big guest will be on Episode #1000, could Chelsea Green beat Liv Morgan clean at Crown Jewel, why it has taken so long for The Vision to defend the WWE World Tag Team Championship, Halloween costumes growing up, new bands that we discovered thanks to wrestling and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: “A fool in motion beats a genius at rest”

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    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com

    If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.

    Follow CVV on social media:
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    1 hr 6 min
  3. Grayson Waller: NXT Championship, Pipebomb Promo, CM Punk, Leaving The Main Roster, Shawn Michaels

    Show notes

    Grayson Waller (@graysonwallerWWE) is a professional wrestler and the reigning WWE NXT Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Stamford, CT to discuss returning to NXT and winning the NXT Championship, why he doesn't see the move as a demotion, his viral promo in NXT and how Shawn Michaels reacted, his passion for running, doing the world's toughest mile with Ivy Nile, still wanting to go head-to-head with CM Punk on the mic, and more!

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    FACTOR: Use the code INSIGHT50OFF to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026 at https://factormeals.com/INSIGHT50OFF

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    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com

    If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.

    Follow CVV on social media:
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    1 hr
  4. Sami Zayn: WWE Championship, The Bloodline, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, El Generico

    Show notes

    Sami Zayn (@samizayn) is a professional wrestler and the reigning WWE Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss winning the WWE Championship twice after more than a decade in the company, being part of The Bloodline and becoming an Honorary Uce, the huge reaction to hitting Roman Reigns with a chair, the story behind the "not feeling very Ucey" line with Jey Uso, his WrestleMania 38 match against Johnny Knoxville, El Generico, the decades of history with Kevin Owens, and more!

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    FACTOR: Use the code INSIGHT50OFF to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026 at https://factormeals.com/INSIGHT50OFF

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    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com

    If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.

    Follow CVV on social media:
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    2 hr 18 min
  5. AskCVV #158 - Predicting Adam Copeland's Final Opponent, Is CM Punk's 2nd WWE Run Better Than His 1st?, Best Ring Announcers

    Show notes

    Welcome to AskCVV #158! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about whether CM Punk's second run in WWE has surpassed his first, if The Rock vs. Roman Reigns is still a viable option for a potential WrestleMania match, over/under 100 days until Penta cashes in his MITB briefcase, who Adam Copeland's final opponent will be, the AEW debut of Ilja Dragunov, the best character change in 2026, Mount Rushmore of ring announcers and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory." - Dr. Seuss

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    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com

    If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.

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    1 hr 3 min
  6. Cody Rhodes: Street Fighter, Randy Orton Punt, His Final WWE Contract, Dusty Rhodes Impressions

    Show notes

    Cody Rhodes (@americannightmarecody) is a WWE professional wrestler and actor. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Atlanta, GA to discuss playing Guile in the new "Street Fighter" movie, dressing up in costume complete with Guile's hair at the movie's premiere, signing his last WWE contract, how long he intends to wrestle for, reacting to Dan Soder and Will Sasso's impressions of Dusty Rhodes, reflecting back on WrestleMania 40 and the idea of "peak wrestling", calling out The Rock for a one-on-one match, his Mount Rushmore of films, and more!

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    PRIZE PICKS: Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/INSIGHT and use code INSIGHT to get $50 bonus credit in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

    DELETEME: Use the code INSIGHT to get 20% off your DeleteMe plan at https://joindeleteme.com/INSIGHT

    BETTER HELP: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/cvv

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    FACTOR: Use the code INSIGHT50OFF to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026 at https://factormeals.com/INSIGHT50OFF

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    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com

    If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.

    Follow CVV on social media:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet
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    1 hr 9 min
  7. Drew McIntyre: WWE Return, Hollywood Roles, CM Punk Hatred, Favorite Claymore Kicks

    Show notes

    Drew McIntyre (@dmcintyrewwe) is a WWE professional wrestler and actor. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss his role in the upcoming ReelShort film "Agent of Shadows" as well as his roles in "Hexed" and "The Last Druid", working with Henry Cavill on "Highlander", what's next for him in Hollywood, preparing for a WWE return, getting more muscular during his time off, his viral gym photo with Russell Crowe, why he still hates CM Punk, his army of cats, and more!

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    HELIX SLEEP: Flash sale! Go to https://helixsleep.com/cvv for 27% off sitewide!

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    BEAM: Go to https://shopbeam.com/INSIGHT and use code INSIGHT for up to 40% off Beam’s Dream Powder

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    PRIZE PICKS: Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/INSIGHT and use code INSIGHT to get $50 bonus credit in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

    DELETEME: Use the code INSIGHT to get 20% off your DeleteMe plan at https://joindeleteme.com/INSIGHT

    BETTER HELP: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/cvv

    LEAN: Get 20% off with the code CVV at https://takelean.com

    FACTOR: Use the code INSIGHT50OFF to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026 at https://factormeals.com/INSIGHT50OFF

    PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/cvv

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    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com

    If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.

    Follow CVV on social media:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet
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    1 hr 12 min
  8. AskCVV #157 - What's Next For LA Knight?, Penta & Tiffany Stratton Win MITB, Camelo Hayes Joins The 946

    Show notes

    Grab a brand new Chris Sharp Micro Brawler at https://cvvmerch.com

    Welcome to AskCVV #157! On this one, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about what's next for LA Knight after losing his match against Roman Reigns at Money In The Bank, why Tiffany Stratton won the women's MITB ladder match, Penta's incredible custom briefcase with pyro, fantasy booking what a Money In The Bank ladder match during The Attitude Era would look like, Carmelo Hayes joining 946, how long with Roman Reigns be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, how Oba Femi should be booked following his win against Bronson Reed, what the Survivor Series: WarGames match might look like, CVV's first ever live wrestling show he attend and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: "If you fail to learn, you learn to fail"

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    PRIZE PICKS: Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/INSIGHT and use code INSIGHT to get $50 bonus credit in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

    DELETEME: Use the code INSIGHT to get 20% off your DeleteMe plan at https://joindeleteme.com/INSIGHT

    BETTER HELP: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/cvv

    LEAN: Get 20% off with the code CVV at https://takelean.com

    FACTOR: Use the code INSIGHT50OFF to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026 at https://factormeals.com/INSIGHT50OFF

    PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/cvv

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    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com

    If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.

    Follow CVV on social media:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet
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    1 hr 9 min
  9. Kaitlyn: WWE Divas Champ, AJ Lee, Why She Said "No" To A WWE Return, Life After Wrestling

    Show notes

    Celeste Bonin (@celestebonin) is a professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE as Kaitlyn. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Houston, TX to discuss joining WWE with no pro wrestling experience, her friendship with AJ Lee, winning the Divas Championship, Michael Cole burying her NXT match on commentary, wrestling Vickie Guerrero, how the spear became her finisher, why an in-ring return is unlikely, and more!

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    1 hr 22 min
  10. Maria Kanellis: WWE Divas Era, Wrestling Kurt Angle & Umaga, Pregnancy Storyline, 24/7 Champ, Santino Marella

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    Maria Kanellis (@mariakanellis) is a professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss her journey from the Diva Search to wrestling in WWE, how the ditsy interviewer character was pitched to her, having matches with Umaga and Kurt Angle, posing for Playboy Magazine, her return with her husband Mike Kanellis, her pregnancy being used in a storyline, her new career after wrestling, if she is open to one more match, and more!

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    1 hr 17 min
  11. AskCVV #156 - MITB Bold Predictions, Breakout Star of 2026, The Attitude Era's Unsung Hero

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    Join me at the next Insight LIVE! Get your tickets at https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #156! On this episode Chris Van Vliet gives his predictions for who will win at Money In the Bank in New Orleans and answers questions about who the WWE breakout star of 2026 is, who was the unsung hero of the Attitude Era, would you rather have John Cena's last match or dethrone Roman Reigns, will The Death Riders turn babyface now, who the live guest will be on the Jericho Cruise, the new CVV Topps card in the Allen & Ginter box, a possible interview with Bret Hart and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain

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    1 hr 1 min
  12. Chad Gable: El Grande Americano, Mask vs. Mask, Intercontinental Champ, Penta, Kurt Angle

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    Get tickets for the next Insight LIVE! https://cvvtix.com Chad Gable (@wwegable) is a professional wrestler and the WWE Intercontinental Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Minneapolis, MN to discuss his Intercontinental Championship win at SummerSlam, becoming El Grande Americano and the epic mask vs. mask match in AAA, now hitting the prime of his in-ring career, wrestling Kurt Angle, being Penta's first WWE opponent, the rumors that Ludwig Kaiser might be the other El Grande Americano, why he hired fitness coach Jay Ferruggia to help with his diet and workouts and more!

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    1 hr 32 min
  13. Scotty 2 Hotty: Too Cool, THE WORM, Attitude Era, Rikishi, Brian Christopher

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    Get tickets for Insight LIVE this Friday in New Orleans! https://cvvtix.com Scott Garland (@thescottgarland) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Scotty 2 Hotty and now works as a backstage producer coach in AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss The Attitude Era, how he was paired with Brian Christopher, Rikishi joining Too Cool, how The Worm became his finisher, the iconic Royal Rumble dance spot, still wrestling now and teaming with his son Keegan, wanting to live to be 100 years old, and more!

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    1 hr 20 min
  14. AskCVV #155 - PAC Tribute, Jaida Parker's RAW Debut, 946 vs. The Bloodline, Trick Williams' Next Feud

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    Join me at Insight LIVE in New Orleans on October 9th! https://cvvtix.com Happy Friday! Welcome to AskCVV #155! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about PAC's best matches ever, Jaida Parker's Main Roster debut on RAW, whether Naomi will return soon and which storyline she will be part of, if another member will be added to 946, if Money In The Bank should be considered one of the "Big 5" PLEs, the best WrestleMania main events of all time, what's happening with The John Cena Classic and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: "Throw your heart out in front of you and run ahead to catch it" - Benjamin "PAC" Satterley

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    1 hr 2 min
  15. Booker T's Hilarious NXT Commentary, Trick Williams, Stone Cold Feud, Stephanie Vaquer

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    Booker T (@bookert5x) is a pro wrestler, announcer, and 2-time WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Houston, TX to discuss being an NXT announcer and why it is more fun than being on the main roster, how he got the role as a commentator, his calls getting the likes of Trick Williams and Stephanie Vaquer over, being chased by Stone Cold while playing bingo in church, The Shockmaster's debut, the last time he did a Harlem Hangover, being challenged to a match by Trick Williams, and more!

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    1 hr 11 min
  16. Joe Hendry On His New Album, Musical Background, Logan Paul Feud, Danhausen, WWE Goals

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    Joe Hendry (@joehendry) is a professional wrestler on the WWE Raw brand and a musician. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss his new album "Beyond Belief", how the project came together, holding every championship for the "Give Joe Hendry Every Single Belt" video, his viral song "Tables, Ladders and Chairs", the segment on RAW with Danhausen, wanting to continue feud with Logan Paul when he get back from injury, and more!

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    59 min
  17. BONUS: AJ Styles Interviews CVV - Brock Lesnar, Fav Video Games, Chelsea Green, Best Interviews Bonus

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    Chris Van Vliet was recently a guest on "The AJ Styles Show" with hosts AJ Styles and Tony Joles. The episode highlights AJ Styles' career and his current role in training talent at the Performance Center, alongside a detailed recap of SummerSlam, covering events like the return of Randy Orton, the showdown between Gunther and Nick Aldis, and Chelsea Green’s success in the women's ladder match. They also discuss the importance of patience in long-term wrestling storytelling, shares thoughts on the humanized portrayal of Brock Lesnar, and dives into their personal passions for video games like NCAA Football and Madden. Finally, Chris Van Vliet shares his journey through entertainment journalism, discusses his approach to conducting meaningful interviews by staying genuinely interested in his guests, and joins in on a lively debate to determine their personal Canadian wrestling Mount Rushmore, with Bret Hart as the clear favorite.

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    1 hr 3 min
  18. AskCVV #154 - Is LA Knight The Next World Champ?, PWI 500 List, Top 5 Matches Of 2026 So Far, Wild 946 Theory

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    See you at the next Insight LIVE in New Orleans on October 9! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #154! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet dives into questions about LA Knight possibly becoming the next WWE World Heavyweight Champion and a wild theory involving 946, the PWI 500 list and who made the Top 10, what wrestling looks like if the pandemic never happened, the trend that is happening with MITB, the top 5 matches of 2026 so far, the fact that the WWE Championship has been defended on 4 of the last 5 episodes of Smackdown and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: “Be not afraid of going slowly, be only afraid of standing still” - Chinese Proverb

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    1 hr 5 min
  19. Apollo Crews: WWE Release, Nigerian Character, WrestleMania 37, IC Title, Uhaa Nation, What's Next

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    Get tickets for the next Insight LIVE! https://cvvtix.com Uhaa Nation (@apollowwe) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Apollo Crews. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss being released from WWE after 11 years with the company, what's next for him, winning the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 37, the origins of his Nigerian royalty character, why he lost his last name and simply went by "Apollo" for 4 months, winning the United States Championship, being called underrated in his career, appearing at TNA Slammiversary under the name Uhaa Nation, being a proud father and much more!

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    1 hr 41 min
  20. John Cena (Best Of CVV) - Farewell Tour, Heel Turn, Never Seen 17, Gunther, The Rock, Favorite Match

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    Join me at Insight LIVE in New Orleans on Friday, October 9! Get tickets at https://cvvtix.com John Cena (@johncena) is a professional wrestler and actor signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA in this interview from December 2025 to discuss the last match of his legendary career, planning his Farewell Tour for 3 years, turning heel and the criticism from fans, what winning a 17th WWE Championship meant to him, becoming the Intercontinental Champion, why his match with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza was so short, his love letter to wrestling with his match against AJ Styles, wrestling Dominik Mysterio in 3 of his last 4 matches, who he feels is his wrestling soulmate, and more!

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    1 hr 27 min