Best Mensa Education Podcasts (2024)

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Take a Shower S6 E22 Chris Gambled, Smoked and Drank 32:47

2+ y ago32:47

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Chris is a former KDWB deejay. After his show, he'd go to the casino, gamble, drink and smoke. It was his happy place. But he's now a sober coach. How did he do it? How can his story help you?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E21 Samantha's Mom Drinks So Does She 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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Samantha’s mom has been to rehab 3 times and she still drinks. Samantha does too and her story shows how parents drinking habits can influence the habits of their children.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E20 Annie's 25 Year Struggle With Food 38:07

2+ y ago38:07

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This week, we cover another struggle; the struggle with food. Annie tells us the striking similarities with alcohol addiction.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower, S6 E19 Only You and I Know Courtney Is Still Drinking 44:21

2+ y ago44:21

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Courtney has stopped drinking many times, and then started again every time. She's currently secretly drinking. Hear her story.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E18 Megan's BAC was .38 39:50

2+ y ago39:50

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Megan hid alcohol in the house and walked from room to room, secretly drinking. Until one night it almost killed her.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E17 Facing Death Because of Drinking 36:14

2+ y ago36:14

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Sunny could have died from her drinking. In fact, she almost did. Now she's sober. What can we learn from her experience?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E16 A Replacement for Alcohol? 35:16

2+ y ago35:16

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When you're trying to stop drinking, finding something else to help your cravings is extremely challenging. Will this help you?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E15 Mary Saw This and Stoppped Drinking 30:42

2+ y ago30:42

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One night, Mary looked out her window into someone else's apartment. What she saw made her stop drinking for good.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E14 The Night That Changed Everything 49:50

2+ y ago49:50

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Mathew is a radio friend who stopped drinking for good after one horrible night. Hear his story and how his story might affect YOUR story.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E13 Blackout Drunk to Six Years Sober 35:12

2+ y ago35:12

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Angi couldn't go out without getting black out drunk. Her friends abandoned her, so she found new friends to drink with, until she just couldn't do it anymore. What made her change? How did she stop drinking for now, seven years?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower, S6 E12 From Abuser to Addiction Counselor 28:34

2+ y ago28:34

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Hear the journey of an alcohol abuser who now helps others beat their addiction. Can you relate? Can she help you?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E11 Charlotte Drinks All Day 28:26

2+ y ago28:26

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Charlotte wakes up in the middle of the night to drink. She goes to AA and celebrates milestones, all while continuing to drink every day. And she's a lovely, funny, smart and accomplished person. Hear her story.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E10 11 Signs You May Have a Drinking Problem 33:12

2+ y ago33:12

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Andrew Sawyer LADC talks about the 11 signs you may have a problem, and the many different approaches to stopping or cutting back.By Dave Ryan

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"Take a Shower" S6 E9 Sarah's 12-Pack a Night Habit 23:26

2+ y ago23:26

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Sarah stopped drinking and is on a long streak! How did she do it? And why? How bad was her drinking before she stopped?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower, S6E8 Hannah's Mom's Drinking Problem 29:09

2+ y ago29:09

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Hannah's Mom has drank too much since Hannah was little. How does her mom's drinking affect Hannah and their relationship?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E7 Jamie Drinks 3 or 4 Glasses a Night 32:13

2+ y ago32:13

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She doesn't want to stop altogether but she knows she's drinking too much. What can we learn from her experience?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E6 Advice From a Counselor 40:52

2+ y ago40:52

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So you want to quit or cut back, but how? Jessica is a licensed counselor who can help you start to stop.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower, S6 E5 April Can't Have Just One Drink 30:49

2+ y ago30:49

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April has a very common issue with alcohol. She can't stop at just one. She doesn't really want to stop altogether, just not drink to the point where she's drunk every time. How does she handle it and what can we learn from her?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E4 Mom/Wine Culture 32:36

2+ y ago32:36

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Kelly is a young mom who slipped into the habit of drinking every night. How did it affect her life? What made her want to change? How did she stop?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E3 Big Jess Talks About Drinking Too Much 37:01

2+ y ago37:01

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Jess has been sober for a year. Why did he stop? How did he stop? What can you and I learn from his experience?By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6 E2 I Never Did But YOU Should 21:55

2+ y ago21:55

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If you haven't done this, you should. Once you do, it'll change your life forever! Plus, why we can't get anything done and words of wisdom from a former intern.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S6E1 Susan's Christmas Present 27:55

2+ y ago27:55

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We're back! What awful gift did I get Susan? And I've got some new and fun equipment to play with, so watch out!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower Test Run 111521 0:36

3y ago0:36

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Nothing to see here, folksBy Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S5 E2 Radio War Stories Falen Bonsett 37:49

3+ y ago37:49

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How did two car giveaways get ruined? Hooking up at the radio station. And that Intern Car Wash disaster. All this and so much more!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S5 E1 Radio War Stories Lee Valsvik 33:30

3+ y ago33:30

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Lee and I hosted the morning show on KDWB for 8 years. Hear some of our favorite awful, funny and messed up stories!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E38 Radio War Stories Greg Kretschmar 42:58

3+ y ago42:58

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Greg talks about a horrible bit idea called "Spit or Swallow" and about the time a stunt went wrong when someone brought a gun. And there's so many more awful stories awaiting!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E37 Radio War Stories Eric Rowe 1:01:07

3+ y ago1:01:07

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Greased-up deejay equals seriously injured bystander. That and so much more with Uber-Producer Eric Rowe.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E36 Radio War Stories Marc Anthony 1:01:54

3+ y ago1:01:54

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More great radio war stories from the radio vets that lived through them!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E35 Radio War Stories Kevin Rolston 47:03

3+ y ago47:03

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Kevin got interested in radio from listening to my show when he was a kid. Now he's mega-successful and has a ton of great stories!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E34 Radio War Stories Phil Luce 55:10

3+ y ago55:10

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The contest that ended with people crying and vomiting. How Phil handled a stalker and much more!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower, S4 E33 Radio War Stories Corey Foley 28:38

3+ y ago28:38

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A listener was so determined to win a Toyota that they...Plus, smoking a cigarette without your mouth. And so much more with Corey Foley, formerly of the Dave Ryan Show.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E32 Radio War Stories Bobby Bones 51:25

3+ y ago51:25

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Bobby Bones Talks about The Million Dollar Bad Thing, Getting Held Up at Gunpoint, Winning "Dancing With the Stars" and so much moreBy Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E31 Radio War Stories Rick Rumble 29:50

3+ y ago29:50

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Throwing prizes off a roof to listeners is never a good idea. Hear about this and more with Rick Rumble, one of funniest guys in radio.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E30 Radio War Stories Part 2 Steve Harmon 39:34

3+ y ago39:34

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A car giveaway gone bad. A trash can thrown in the studio. More radio war stories with one of the greats: Steve Harmon.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E29 Radio War Stories Part 1 John Lassman 34:34

3+ y ago34:34

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The radio biz has some crazy stories! Whether you listen or have worked in radio, you'll love these "Behind the Scenes" looks at the radio business!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E28 Interview: The Pressure To Be Beautiful 39:05

3+ y ago39:05

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Hear an expert talk about the incredible and unrealistic beauty standards women feel pressured to live up to. Plus, the pros and cons of being born beautiful.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower, S4 E27 Scandalous Radio & Music Stories 23:36

4y ago23:36

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A secret behind an old music video, a story about a disgusting guy I used to work with. Plus a truth about renovating a room in your home.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E26 It's Been a Week 18:16

4y ago18:16

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Yep, it's been a week, but you know what you have to do? You have to keep going, cuz that's what you always do! Plus 3 favorite chapters from my book.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower, S4 E25 The 10 Worst Celebrities 25:08

4y ago25:08

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Are these the 10 worst celebrities of recent memory? Also, how do you throw family heirlooms you really don't want?By Dave Ryan

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Take A Shower S4 E24 Are You A Perfectionist Like Me? 22:00

4y ago22:00

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We perfectionists put the result first and ourselves last. And we drive other people crazy! Which are you? A perfectionist or an other-ist? Plus, how being creative can save your career.By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E23 What Are You Looking Forward To? 17:02

4y ago17:02

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Whether it's a vacation, a new job or leftover tacos, you *have* to have something to look forward to. What are YOU looking forward to? Let's chat!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E22 Is a Good Song Like Good Sex? 15:58

4y ago15:58

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Does a good song and good sex have something in common? Let's find out, with some classic songs, new and old, this week on the podcast!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E21 Don't Let This Mess You Up! 28:48

4y ago28:48

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Listener Ashley heard me say something years ago that transformed her life. Plus, why I share credit for all the creative things I come up with, and should you?By Dave Ryan

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Take A Shower, S4 E20 Two Things You Should Never Expect 24:43

4y ago24:43

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How I sunburned my eyeballs, plus 2 things we want out of life but won't get. And emails, all on this week's podcast!By Dave Ryan

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Take a Shower S4 E19 The Bit That Got Me a Morning Show 23:19

4y ago23:19

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When I was 21, I auditioned for a morning show job with this awful bit...and I got the job! Hear the bit on this week's podcast!By Dave Ryan

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Take A Shower, S4 E18 The Worst KDWB Concert Ever 22:01

4y ago22:01

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What KDWB concert failed harder than any other? Plus, why we don't exercise, and a "What Would You Do?"By Dave Ryan

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Take A Shower S4 E17 My Baby Had A Baby! 16:49

4y ago16:49

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My daughter Allison had a baby! Plus an old etiquette book tells broke guys how to ask out a woman. 100 year old tip that still works today!By Dave Ryan

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Take A Shower S4 E16 Waiting For A Baby 20:32

4y ago20:32

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Allison could be a mom anytime! Plus, is Ellen's staff really cruel? Or do they just have high expectations. And, the one thing you should always do when you leave a hotel room.By Dave Ryan