Wells, a dentist, performed successful dental procedures on numerous patients, using nitrous oxide, and wanted to present his findings to the Harvard medical establishment, but his first public demonstration went horribly wrong, leading him to become hooked on chloroform and nitrous oxide and ending his career as a pioneer in anesthesia.
Radio host Brooke Gladstone interviews Jill Lepore about her book "This America: The Case for the Nation" as well as Lepore's fascination with the history of self-help books.
The speaker discusses his childhood struggles and how his father recognized and supported his potential despite his academic failures, and how this support led him to find his passion in music with Motley Crue.
The hosts talk about the upcoming events, including getting the podcast boosted and promoting Mark's butt.
The host reflects on how career goals used to be his main priority and discusses with his guest the importance of love in the human condition.
A man who once had a bad trip from drugs apparently thought that milk could quell its effects and asked his neighbor to give him some.