124 | Pt1 | Dr John Brinkley : The Quackiest Quack in Medical History
Dive into the fascinating and bizarre world of Dr. John Brinkley, the infamous early 20th-century "goat-gland doctor," who captured headlines with his controversial medical practices.
In this episode, we unravel the story of Brinkley's rise to fame and fortune through unconventional surgeries involving goat testicle transplants.
Explore how his unorthodox methods and charismatic persona made him a household name, yet later exposed him as one of history's most notorious medical charlatans.
Perfect for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by medical oddities, this episode promises a captivating blend of historical insights and curious tales.
Join us for a journey through the curious annals of medical quackery and the legacy that continues to intrigue.
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Sources:
Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQ
Other Sources:
https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2024/01/23/john-r-brinkley-1885-1942-q-52
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Pavia
https://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2050&context=lawreview
https://www.vvchc.org/dr-john-brinkley-narrative.html
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/john-richard-brinkley-1105/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Drinking Game
03:05 Brinkley's Early Life and Marriage
08:25 Transition to Medical Aspirations
11:32 Brinkley's Marital Troubles
12:45 The Downward Spiral and Return to Chicago
13:40 Meeting James Crawford and New Ventures
15:39 The Syphilis Museum Encounter
17:32 Brinkley's Quack Bookkeeping Lessons
18:40 Setting Up Shop in Greenville
21:03 The Snake Oil Salesman's Tactics
22:42 Brinkley's New Love and Marriage
25:02 Complications of Bigamy
26:01 The Sheriff Closes In
26:57 The Dangers of Boredom in Law Enforcement
28:33 The Life of a Con Artist: Brinkley's Early Days
30:14 The Rise of a Medical Fraud: Brinkley's License Acquisition
32:28 World War I and the Medical Experience
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