Chapter
Famous Guys and Goat Balls
59:30 - 1:03:37 (04:06)
The hosts talk about how people in the past would use bizarre methods to improve their health, some involving animal parts. They make a joke about creating t-shirts for those who have had goat ball operations.
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They discuss the fad of gland transplants in the early 1900s, with people believing it would make them more youthful and virile.
59:30 - 1:01:48 (02:18)
Fad
Summary
They discuss the fad of gland transplants in the early 1900s, with people believing it would make them more youthful and virile. They also speculate on which famous people of the era may have received gland transplants.
ChapterFamous Guys and Goat Balls
EpisodePart One: The Goat Testicle Implanting Doctor Who Invented Talk Radio
PodcastBehind the Bastards
John Brinkley was a doctor in the early 1900s who became famous for his unconventional treatments, including transplanting goat testicles into humans for supposed medical benefit.
1:01:49 - 1:03:37 (01:48)
Medical Malpractice
Summary
John Brinkley was a doctor in the early 1900s who became famous for his unconventional treatments, including transplanting goat testicles into humans for supposed medical benefit. His medical license was eventually revoked due to numerous cases of malpractice.