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People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
by Zachary Elwood
Today: #111 in Science on our combined chart.
Today: #120 in Science, United Kingdom on our combined chart.
Today: #170 in Science, Canada on our combined chart.
Today: #122 in Science, Australia on our combined chart.
Today: #127 in Science, New Zealand on our combined chart.
Today: #196 in Science, Ireland on our combined chart.
Today: #123 in Science, India on our combined chart.
Today: #33 in Science, Philippines on our combined chart.
Today: #51 in Science, South Africa on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | #111 | #94 | #92 |
| Oct 21 | #111 | #96 | #94 |
| Oct 20 | #101 | #81 | #79 |
| Oct 19 | #104 | #81 | #76 |
| Oct 18 | #119 | #98 | — |
| Oct 17 | #119 | #101 | #96 |
| Oct 16 | #116 | #98 | #93 |
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About the show
This show will help you understand human behavior and psychology so you can better navigate your personal and professional life and better connect with people. The host Zachary Elwood, known for his Reading Poker Tells trilogy of books, talks with a wide range of guests who have unique real-world insights, including: law enforcement professionals, behavior and psychology researchers, sports analysts, visa officers, jury consultants, political researchers, mental health experts, and many more. What drives this show is the idea that truly understanding people requires patience, nuance, and a willingness to question simplistic ideas and assumptions. There are more than 200 episodes. To learn more details, see transcripts, and sign up for updates, go to www.behavior-podcast.com.