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Position on the TV & Film, Ireland combined chart over the last 7 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | — | — | — |
| Oct 19 | #174 | #174 | — |
| Oct 18 | #103 | #96 | — |
| Oct 17 | #65 | #65 | #56 |
| Oct 16 | #53 | #54 | #46 |
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