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Dating A Genius Nearly Killed Me | Episode 147
Jan. 15, 2026

Dating A Genius Nearly Killed Me | Episode 147

Brenda recounts her tumultuous childhood, where she assumed a parental role after her mother's nervous breakdown. She shares her 17-year relationship with Philip Ray, a genius behind the first personal computer who led a life filled with adventure, danger, and eventual addiction. Brenda describes their ventures, from car racing to living on the edge with Philip's secret cocaine lab.