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:
Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock
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Additional Sources:
⁠https://www.radioconnection.com/refer...
⁠https://www.cato.org/policy-report/ma...
⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Univers...
⁠https://www.gutenberg.org/files/29362...
⁠https://www.kansasmemory.gov/locate.p...


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
58:44 Brinkley's Political Aspirations
01:01:45 The Governor's Race and Its Implications
01:07:19 The Establishment Pushback
01:11:16 Brinkley's Last Stand and New Beginnings
01:19:48 The Rise of Radio and Brinkley's Influence
01:23:51 Brinkley's Lavish Lifestyle and Business Ventures
01:28:59 Conflict and Resolution: Brinkley vs. the Mexican Government
01:38:55 The Queen Mary Cruise and Brinkley's Arch-Nemesis


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#johnbrinkley #medicalhistory #truecrimecomedy #podcast #goattesticlesurgery #quackmedicine #historicalcrime #charlatans #goattesticlesurgery #medicalcharlatan #early20thcentury #experimentalsurgeries #healthquackery #amradio #countrymusichistory

MUSIC CREDITS:
Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/...
Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensi...