

Humans With Goat Testicles: John R. Brinkley Part One
4 snips May 29, 2019
Dive into the outrageous world of John R. Brinkley, the faux doctor who touted goat testicles as a cure for impotence. Explore bizarre medical practices of the early 1900s, filled with dark humor and absurdities. Discover the odd journeys of early medical hustlers and their questionable remedies. Engage with lively anecdotes from Brinkley’s life as a mail carrier and his transformation into a notorious figure in medical history. Prepare for hilarity as the hosts serve up tales of eccentricity and the lengths people go for health.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Celebrating Connections and Patreon Perks
01:50 • 3min
Gym Tales and Social Commentary
04:40 • 7min
The Absurdity of Early Medical Practices
11:49 • 11min
The Early Struggles of John Brinkley
22:32 • 11min
Bark Grinding and Community Education
33:05 • 2min
Mail Routes and Life's Whims
35:30 • 6min
From Mourning to Medicine: A Journey of Transformation
41:43 • 4min
Brews, Pity, and Miracle Cures
45:20 • 3min
The Quack Doctor's Chronicles
48:02 • 19min
Goat Testicles and Medical Mayhem
01:06:56 • 18min
Goats, Gallows, and Gimmicks
01:24:42 • 15min
An Absurd Performance of Humor and Reflection
01:39:52 • 2min