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The Quack who Sold Goat Testicles on the Radio
01:26 - 10:30 (09:04)
This podcast episode explores the story of Dr. Brinkley, a man who used the intimacy of radio to sell fake medical degrees and quack remedies, such as goat testicles, to his listeners.
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Dr. John Brinkley was revealed as a fraud when fake diploma operations were exposed, which represented a huge threat to his practice, as he had acquired his fake diploma back in 1915.
01:26 - 03:52 (02:25)
Summary
Dr. John Brinkley was revealed as a fraud when fake diploma operations were exposed, which represented a huge threat to his practice, as he had acquired his fake diploma back in 1915.
ChapterThe Quack who Sold Goat Testicles on the Radio
EpisodePart Two: The Goat Testicle Implanting Doctor Who Invented Talk Radio
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The emotional intimacy that forms between radio hosts and their listeners can be leveraged to sell products, as seen with the quack remedies sold by Dr. Brinkley.
03:52 - 09:02 (05:10)
Summary
The emotional intimacy that forms between radio hosts and their listeners can be leveraged to sell products, as seen with the quack remedies sold by Dr. Brinkley. This connection was also important for early radio hosts, as it allowed them to build a loyal following who trusted them more than traditional doctors.
ChapterThe Quack who Sold Goat Testicles on the Radio
EpisodePart Two: The Goat Testicle Implanting Doctor Who Invented Talk Radio
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Dr. Brinkley is known for using animal parts to improve the genitalia of humans.
09:02 - 10:30 (01:27)
Summary
Dr. Brinkley is known for using animal parts to improve the genitalia of humans. He also made promises to women for improving their clitoris through goat balls surgery but is suspected to have used the topic of female sexuality as a tactic to promote his practice.