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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts	Pocket Casts	Castbox
Oct 22	#192	#170	—	—
Oct 21	#167	#144	—	—
Oct 20	#164	#141	—	—
Oct 19	#160	#140	—	—
Oct 18	#121	#99	—	#85
Oct 17	#116	#101	#45	#94
Oct 16	#110	#85	—	#67

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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.