125 | Pt2 | Dr John Brinkley: Airwaves and Surgery

We continue our dive into the controversial life of Dr. John Brinkley, a figure who redefined fame and fortune through unconventional means. Known as a medical maverick (read as 'charlatan'), Brinkley became prominent with his infamous goat gland procedures, promising rejuvenation and vitality. Join us as we unravel the complexities of Brinkley's journey from reputed doctor to media mogul, exploring his unprecedented use of radio as a platform for personal and political gain. This episode examines his impact on American culture and the music industry, marking him as an accidental Titan of pop culture.

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Sources:

Primary: 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

Additional Sources:

https://www.radioconnection.com/reference-library/history-of-radio-2/

https://www.cato.org/policy-report/may/june-2018/untold-history-fcc-regulation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Pavia

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/29362/29362-h/29362-h.htm#chap_II

https://www.kansasmemory.gov/locate.php?categories=1245&query=John+R+Brinkley&restrict=all

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

04:25 Dr. John Brinkley's Rise to Fame

18:23 The Downfall of Dr. Brinkley

21:25 The Launch of KFKB Radio Station

26:35 Brinkley's Radio Broadcasts and Impact

27:29 Exploring Unconventional Perspectives on Women

29:31 The Journey for Medical Recognition

31:39 Bribery and Honorary Degrees in Medicine

34:02 The Rise of a Radio Medical Guru

36:22 The Medical Question Box: A Precursor to WebMD

38:25 Affiliate Marketing in Medicine

43:39 The Downfall of a Medical Charlatan

50:44 The Medical Board's Reckoning

52:41 Surgical Procedures and Ethical Dilemmas

55:35 The Fallout from Brinkley's Surgery