Chapter
The Rise and Fall of John Brinkley
23:34 - 25:56 (02:22)
John Brinkley, a doctor in the 1920s, performed bizarre medical procedures such as transplanting testicles into people. He eventually lost his license to broadcast radio in 1929 after an investigation uncovered his inappropriate discussions on air.
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A radio doctor's broadcasting license was canceled by a three to two vote after he used "erection" and "climax" on air, despite previously getting away with causing deaths through bad prescriptions and surgeries.
23:34 - 24:55 (01:21)
Controversy
Summary
A radio doctor's broadcasting license was canceled by a three to two vote after he used "erection" and "climax" on air, despite previously getting away with causing deaths through bad prescriptions and surgeries.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of John Brinkley
EpisodePart Two: The Goat Testicle Implanting Doctor Who Invented Talk Radio
PodcastBehind the Bastards
John Brinkley, a quack doctor who treated impotence with goat testicles, and his fake doctor wife, Minnie Brinkley, were full partners in their enterprise as they both performed various surgical procedures including inserting testicles into people.
24:55 - 25:56 (01:00)
Medical History
Summary
John Brinkley, a quack doctor who treated impotence with goat testicles, and his fake doctor wife, Minnie Brinkley, were full partners in their enterprise as they both performed various surgical procedures including inserting testicles into people.