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Attorney Charles Brinkley comes from the long line of highly respected “Brinkley” attorneys in North Alabama, to include Allen Brinkley, John Brinkley and Becca Brinkley. Charles has had a varied practice of law over the years to include personal injury, criminal defense and family law. For the past decade or so, Charles has focused primarily on real estate commercial and residential transactions along with estate planning. Charles is located in a historic building on Randolph Street built in 1836. Jonathan Lusk is a good friend of his located in the same building who practices exclusively in the area of family law. I enjoyed getting to know Charles' story on this episode of the podcast.
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. Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3) :All the B3 Links: https://ghost.beer/ Submit Your Stories: https://bcr.formaloo.me/submissions B3 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beerboosandboogeymen/ @BeerBoosandBoogeymen Remember to follow us on Patreon for exclusive content and become part of our community!BCR Patreon: http://bcr.link/patreon Contact Us:Email: contact@blackcat.report Listener Idea Submission Form: https://bcr.link/ideas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/ Sources: Primary: Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQAdditional Sources: https://www.radioconnection.com/reference-library/history-of-radio-2/https://www.cato.org/policy-report/may/june-2018/untold-history-fcc-regulationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Paviahttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/29362/29362-h/29362-h.htm#chap_IIhttps://www.kansasmemory.gov/locate.php?categories=1245&query=John+R+Brinkley&restrict=allChapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview04:25 Dr. John Brinkley's Rise to Fame18:23 The Downfall of Dr. Brinkley21:25 The Launch of KFKB Radio Station26:35 Brinkley's Radio Broadcasts and Impact27:29 Exploring Unconventional Perspectives on Women29:31 The Journey for Medical Recognition31:39 Bribery and Honorary Degrees in Medicine34:02 The Rise of a Radio Medical Guru36:22 The Medical Question Box: A Precursor to WebMD38:25 Affiliate Marketing in Medicine43:39 The Downfall of a Medical Charlatan50:44 The Medical Board's Reckoning52:41 Surgical Procedures and Ethical Dilemmas55:35 The Fallout from Brinkley's Surgery58:44 Brinkley's Political Aspirations01:01:45 The Governor's Race and Its Implications01:07:19 The Establishment Pushback01:11:16 Brinkley's Last Stand and New Beginnings01:19:48 The Rise of Radio and Brinkley's Influence01:23:51 Brinkley's Lavish Lifestyle and Business Ventures01:28:59 Conflict and Resolution: Brinkley vs. the Mexican Government01:38:55 The Queen Mary Cruise and Brinkley's Arch-NemesisTags:#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/41504269 Music Licensing Agreements: https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement
Dive into the fascinating and bizarre world of Dr. John Brinkley, the infamous early 20th-century "goat-gland doctor," who captured headlines with his controversial medical practices.In this episode, we unravel the story of Brinkley's rise to fame and fortune through unconventional surgeries involving goat testicle transplants.Explore how his unorthodox methods and charismatic persona made him a household name, yet later exposed him as one of history's most notorious medical charlatans.Perfect for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by medical oddities, this episode promises a captivating blend of historical insights and curious tales.Join us for a journey through the curious annals of medical quackery and the legacy that continues to intrigue.Remember to follow us on Patreon for exclusive content and become part of our community! BCR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackCatReport/Contact Us:Email: contact@blackcat.report Listener Idea Submission Form: https://bcr.link/ideasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/Sources: Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brockhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQOther Sources:https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2024/01/23/john-r-brinkley-1885-1942-q-52https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Paviahttps://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2050&context=lawreviewhttps://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-life-of-a-man-a-biography-of-john-r-brinkley/11695574/all-editions/https://www.vvchc.org/dr-john-brinkley-narrative.htmlhttps://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/john-richard-brinkley-1105/Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Drinking Game03:05 Brinkley's Early Life and Marriage08:25 Transition to Medical Aspirations11:32 Brinkley's Marital Troubles12:45 The Downward Spiral and Return to Chicago13:40 Meeting James Crawford and New Ventures15:39 The Syphilis Museum Encounter17:32 Brinkley's Quack Bookkeeping Lessons18:40 Setting Up Shop in Greenville21:03 The Snake Oil Salesman's Tactics22:42 Brinkley's New Love and Marriage25:02 Complications of Bigamy26:01 The Sheriff Closes In26:57 The Dangers of Boredom in Law Enforcement28:33 The Life of a Con Artist: Brinkley's Early Days30:14 The Rise of a Medical Fraud: Brinkley's License Acquisition32:28 World War I and the Medical Experience35:37 Brinkley's Move to Milford: A New Beginning36:49 The First Patient: A Farmer's Desperation39:46 The Goat Testicle Surgery: A Controversial Procedure50:57 The Spread of Brinkley's Reputation52:37 Surgical Skepticism and Historical Context55:43 The Era of Experimental Medicine58:07 The Morbid Curiosity of Medical Practices01:02:17 Brinkley's Rise and Charitable Acts01:07:56 The Brinkley Institute and Its Impact01:12:39 Controversial Claims and Patient Experiences01:16:47 The Ingenious Con Artist01:25:35 Building a Community Through Deception01:27:53 The Rise of the Goat Testicle Doctor01:39:48 The Fall of the Goat Doctor01:43:45 Conclusion and Future InsightsTags:#JohnBrinkley #MedicalHistory #truecrime #GoatTesticleSurgery #QuackMedicine #HistoricalCharlatans #comedyMUSIC CREDITS:Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald: https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269Music Licensing Agreements: https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreementDuet for 2 Violins Op 5 N2: Larghettohttps://download.audiohero.com/track/13444121Music Licensing Agreements: https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement
Jim reminisces about the second "Monster Movie" he ever saw - Roger Corman's 1958 Sci-Fi "War Of The Satellites," starring Dick Miller, Susan Cabot, Richard Devon, Eric Sinclair, Michael Fox, Robert Shayne, Jared Barclay, and John Brinkley. The story centers around man's attempt to explore space while an alien race tries to prevent them from leaving planet Earth. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
Jim reminices about the second “Monster Movie” he ever saw – Roger Corman’s 1958 Sci-Fi “War Of The Satellites,” starring Dick Miller, Susan Cabot, Richard Devon, Eric Sinclair, Michael Fox, Robert Shayne, Jared Barclay, and John Brinkley. The story centers around man’s ttempt to explore space while an alien race tries to prevent them from […] The post War Of The Satellites | Episode 417 appeared first on The ESO Network.
On this episode, we interview Pope Brock, author of Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam. The post 343: Goat Testicles and The Story of John Brinkley, America's Biggest Huckster first appeared on Persuasion by the Pint.
Coach Brinkley talks about the 2023 Season and talks about how Lakeland is now in their first Baseball State Tournament in program history
John Brinkley was perhaps the biggest quack who ever claimed to be practicing medicine. Learn all about this not so good guy today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ADVERTENCIA: El contenido de este episodio puede ser inconveniente para niños, debido a que toca temas relacionados con sexualidad. Un hombre llega a un pueblo pequeño con un sueño: injertarle bolas de cabra a cada hombre, mujer y niño en ese lugar. Suena raro, pero es su visión. Lo logrará. Pero no será suficiente. Seguirá con Estados Unidos entero. Y cuando su ambición no pueda ser contenida, expandirá su visión de injertos de bolas de cabra a través de una nueva tecnología: la radio. Radio que usará para imponer una agenda ideológica populista con la cual tratará de hacerse dueño del sistema político completo. En algún sentido, el Dr. John Brinkley, inventó al siglo XXI. Esta es su historia. Imagen: No conseguí créditos, pero son tomadas de honkjournal.com Fuentes / Textos - BROCK, Pope (2009) Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam. Crown. ISBN: 978-0307339898 Fuentes / Podcasts - GIMLET MEDIA (2017) Man of the people. Reply All, Episodio 86. Fuentes / Sitios Web - Wikipedia Música: El tema de la Tortulia es una versión de Caravan por El Gran Quelonio. El tema original es de Duke Ellington. El tema de Rumbo a la Cancha es una versión de Espiral por Kanirasta. La versión original es de Dunne. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
What do goat testicles and a radio station in Mexico in the 1930's have to do with country music legends The Carter Family, the popularization of country music, and O Brother, Where Art Thou? A lot! And it's all due to one man: John R. Brinkely, the notorious quack doctor of the 1920-30's, who made millions of dollars implanting goat testicles into impotent men, all the while implanting country music into the hearts of radio listeners around the world. Join us as we sit down at the table to talk about Mr. Brinkley with Pope Brock, author of Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam. The Good Neighbor Get Together is the podcast of Country Music Pride https://countrymusicpride.com https://thegoodneighborgettogether.com Pope's site: http://www.popebrock.com/charlatan/
Thanks to a listener suggestion we have this week's masterpiece. In this week's episode we'll talk about "Dr." John Brinkley who's affection for transplanting goat balls would be impressive if he weren't a charlatan. Could you imagine building a career of lies on something like this? No? Well, you're a better person than this guy. We bring you the story of the rise and fall of Dr. Goat Balls. Our exceedingly qualified co-host, Dr. Mike, will take the helm for this one so we're in for a ride.Podcast Links:-Linktree (reviews/ratings/social media links): linktr.ee/poorhistorianspod-Merch Site: https://www.teepublic.com/user/poor-historians-podcast
On this episode, we talk about the rise and fall (maybe not) of Liver King.
In this episode Jamie takes us on the wild rollercoaster ride that is John Brinkley. Do you trust your doctor? Maybe take a listen to this.
Dr. John Brinkley had figured out how to beat the system and built the most powerful radio station in the world. The entire United States could now hear what he was selling. Music was a big part of that and Border Blaster XERA introduced Americans to gospel, the blues, Tejano...and provided the first nationwide exposure to a family band that would change American music forever. Hear what was on the "X" in this latest episode of Wise About Texas.
Seamus share's the unreal story of John Brinkley with Barry, John, Martin and special guest Chesh
Dr. John Brinkley claimed to have the miracle operation for male "rejuvenation." Dr. John Brinkley was also a quack who bought his medical degree for $100. Nevertheless, he became one of the best-known doctors in the nation. Harnessing the new power of radio, Dr. Brinkley drew thousands to his small clinic in Kansas. But the American Medical Association caught up with him and he had to make a run for the border. So Brinkley came to Texas and, inadvertently, changed American music forever. Hear about Dr. John Brinkley and border radio in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.
Milk, milk, lemonade, in the back scams are made. We've finally figured out technology and are back with a fan picked episode!!! Joyce is unwholesome in her rage about Urine Therapy. Maybe set the coffee down for this one? Then put your goat in the backyard while Nikki tell us about (not a) Doctor John Brinkley and his Glandular Therapy. We'll be discussing the importance of parental me time, ensuring you always finish your drink while it's warm, and early viral marketing tactics.
Robert, Katy and Cody read an antique book written by the goat gland doctor John Brinkley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John Brinkley, autonombrado “doctor”, se abrió camino hacia la fama y la fortuna con su vanguardista trasplante de gónadas de cabras y programas de radio. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In the early 1900s, "physician" John Brinkley made millions by implanting goat testicles into men in order to cure their erectile dysfunction. He managed to kill some of them and become a Border Blaster Radio tycoon. Listen to find out why it's better to have 3 testicles.
You never have to worry about where your next meal is coming from! *you're welcome for the joke* We're starting a 2-part, Solo-Sarah story this week and it's all about the wild and crazy guy that was: John R. Brinkley. Widely known as Dr. John Brinkley - he was in fact, no Doctor at all. But he didn't let "invalid credentials" and a diploma from a diploma-mill stop him. John Brinkley's number one claim to fame came when he had the bright idea to implant goat testicles into the testicles of men to increase virility. And boy, did men LOVE this idea. Throughout the span of his life, John Brinkley performed his Goat Gland Transplant on thousands of patients (and not all were men *spoiler*). BUT - the Goat Gland Transplant Doctor is not his ONLY claim to fame...that's just the testicle that got the ball rolling on what would be a bumpy (and ultimately downhill) road. Tune in next week to hear how John Brinkley takes his Goat Gland Advertisements to the next level and how that would inevitably lead him into local politics (because, of course it would).
Jess is back with another Medical Miracle Man of the early 1900s. Dr. John Brinkley was an infamous medical quack known best for his Goat Gland treatment in which he would surgically insert goat testicles into men suffering from impotence, infertility, or just about any medical illness you can imagine. Learn about the rise and … 165 – Dr. Brinkley goes nuts for goats!Read More »
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks!JG goes way beyond flat earth and moon landings and Kat discusses goat balls and what they can do for your health. Conspiracy theories and John Brinkley, Quack MD in BOX371. Plus the world premiere of our new musical “Phineas!” … or “Gage!”, we're still working on it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which goats are the most virile animal, radio hosts run for governor, and things become too silly.
Hello, Lovelies! Ever heard of John Brinkley? Well, let Rebecca ruin your day. (Actually, blame the intern, he wrote these notes) Brinkley had a dream. A dream to become a doctor. After much... persistence?... he finally made it? Ok, it was totally not legit. Did that stop him from using goat genitalia from treating patients? No. Concerned? You should be. Please join us as Rebecca ruins Ashley's day and Tiffany keeps count of how many times Rebecca says "Goat Balls".
This is TACT Lab, a podcast where nothing is off limits. Join four guys as they talk about the greatest accomplishments and problems in life. Hosted by Tyler, Alex, Chris, and Thomas. Today in the lab we talk about some hard hitting issues. Tyler shares a great story about John R. Brinkley the goat ball doctor. Tune in to find out. Full episode on YouTube!!! https://linktr.ee/TactLab Check us out on all social media by searching TACT Lab or click the link above. New episodes every Wednesday. Help Support us at our Patreon. Like, follow, comment and let us know how we are doing!
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The conclusion of John Brinkley, featuring his gubernatorial run, his rampant antisemitism, and the continuation of goat balls!
The question “How many balls should I have?” should rarely be asked, but when it is, the response should never be “Human or goat?”. On this episode Tyler “Mama Bird” fills our cheeping beaks with as many glands as they can hold as we begin our two-part series on the great American charlatan, John R. Brinkley!
Den inflytelserike radiopersonligheten Rush Limbaugh har avlidit. Avsnittet diskuterar John Brinkley och Charles Coughlin, två stora personligheter i Amerikansk radiohistoria, hur Limbaugh påverkade det politiska samtalet, och snökatastrofen i Texas.
人物 婉莹,树华 简介 先请各位帮我们填一个问卷调查,多谢多谢。 我们的朋友树华最近在美国老家,旅途中看了一个很「土味」的博物馆:阿帕拉契亚博物馆。展标都是手写的,也没有现代化的陈设,展厅外面就是山地庄园。参观这座博物馆,就像在听一个南方山区老头(自豪过头、饱含偏见地)给你一件件讲过去的故事。 喜欢《博物志》,请考虑成为会员支持我们。 《博物志》的爱发电页面 单独购买往期通讯 我们的微店 Spotify:博物志 Youtube 频道:博物志museelogue Bilibili 频道:博物志 Bilibili 直播间 婉莹的个人电报频道 婉莹的个人YouTube 婉莹的个人哔哩哔哩频道 《哈利播客》公众号 串场音乐截取自这里。 相关链接 博物志听众调查 树华的播客 MSG 阿帕拉契亚博物馆 蓝草音乐 卖假药意外地成功的 John Brinkley
人物 婉莹,树华 简介 先请各位帮我们填一个问卷调查,多谢多谢。 我们的朋友树华最近在美国老家,旅途中看了一个很「土味」的博物馆:阿帕拉契亚博物馆。展标都是手写的,也没有现代化的陈设,展厅外面就是山地庄园。参观这座博物馆,就像在听一个南方山区老头(自豪过头、饱含偏见地)给你一件件讲过去的故事。 喜欢《博物志》,请考虑成为会员支持我们。 《博物志》的爱发电页面 单独购买往期通讯 我们的微店 Spotify:博物志 Youtube 频道:博物志museelogue Bilibili 频道:博物志 Bilibili 直播间 婉莹的个人电报频道 婉莹的个人YouTube 婉莹的个人哔哩哔哩频道 《哈利播客》公众号 串场音乐截取自这里。 相关链接 博物志听众调查 树华的播客 MSG 阿帕拉契亚博物馆 蓝草音乐 卖假药意外地成功的 John Brinkley
In the 1930's, Iowa radio personality, Norman Baker, claimed to have found the cure for Cancer. People flocked to his hospital in desperation for a treatment. But things weren't exactly what they seemed to be. “Norman Baker (A Life History)” by Ron Bopp Carousel Organ, Issue No. 28: July, 2006 Crescent Hotel History https://crescent-hotel.com/history.shtml Norman G. Baker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_G._Baker#Early_life Con Man: The Fraud Who Claimed To Have a Cure For Cancer By John killerlane https://historycollection.com/norman-baker-man-claimed-cure-cancer/ A nightmare of medical fraud in Kansas from decades ago inspired a movie currently in pre-production by: Jennifer Silvey, Sep 22, 2019, Updated: Sep 22, 2019 https://fox4kc.com/news/a-nightmare-of-medical-fraud-in-kansas-from-decades-ago-inspired-a-movie-currently-in-pre-production/ “The Crescent Hotel Is Haunted” Published by Tony Brueski on April 9, 2018 https://www.thegravetalks.com/the-crescent-hotel/ “Baker, Norman (November 27, 1882–September 8, 1958)” THE BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF IOWA, University of Iowa Press Digital Editions, Eric Juhnke http://uipress.lib.uiowa.edu/bdi/DetailsPage.aspx?id=18 Norman Baker (A Life History) Ron Bopp Carousel Organ, Issue No. 28 — July, 2006 https://coaa.us/index_archive/Issues_21_to_30/Norman%20Baker%20(A%20Life%20History)_%20Ron%20Bopp_%20_28%20&%2029.pdf Photo Of The Day by Lux on May 27, 2016 https://www.whaleoil.net.nz/2016/05/photo-day-761-25 Baker, Norman, The Castle in the Air-Where Sick Folks Get Well Atop The Ozarks, Norman Baker Institute, Eureka Springs, Arkansas; 1939 Encyclopedia Britannica; Http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9071175. Taylor, Troy, The Haunting of America; Whitechapel Press, Decatur, Illinois; 2001 Juhnke, Eric S., Quacks and Crusaders-The Fabulous Careers of John Brinkley, Norman Baker, & Harry Hoxsey; University Press of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas; 2002. Historic hotels of America- National Trust for Historic Preservation:1886 Historic Crescent Hotel and Spa https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/1886-crescent-hotel-and-spa/ghost-stories.php The Haunted Room 218 of Crescent Hotel: Anomalien.com Apr 30, 2020 https://anomalien.com/the-haunted-room-218-of-crescent-hotel/ The Crescent Hotel By JustanotherTori Date: 2012-07-05 https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=15831 The Crescent Hotel Published by Tony Brueski on April 9, 2018 https://www.thegravetalks.com/the-crescent-hotel/ Haunting Ghost Experiences Revealed Posted on September 24, 2014 by Amanda https://crescent-hotel.com/blog/haunting-ghost-experiences-revealed/
Voici l'infâme John Brinkley. Il était connu comme le «médecin des glandes de chèvres» et était à la fois extrêmement célèbre et notoirement tristement célèbre pour avoir créé un empire de plusieurs millions de dollars basé sur la transplantation de testicules de chèvre chez les hommes, pour soigner l'impuissance et Continue Reading
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La increíble vida de John Brinkley, un charlatán que se abrió camino hacia la fama y la fortuna con su vanguardista trasplante de gónadas de cabras.
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This week we continue our journey into the life of Dr. John Brinkley one of America's worst quack doctors.
Robert is joined again by Caitlin Durante to continue discussing John Brinkley. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
In episode 65, Robert is joined by Caitlin Durante to discuss John Brinkley, who was obsessed with goat testicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
This week we wrap up the saga of swindler and faux doctor John Brinkley who promised cuck patients virility though goat testicle transplants and find out how his latter years spawned huge strides in radio innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this very special Valentine's Day episode, Beth and Kelly discuss the life and work of John Brinkley, a man who put goat testicles where no goat testicles had gone before. Brinkley, who bought his medical diploma for $100, made millions "curing" erectile dysfunction with the help of goat balls he sewed into patients' scrotums. People say love hurts for a reason. Theme music: Resting Place by A Cast of Thousands. Cite your sources: Brock, Pope. Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flim Flam. Crown Publishers, 2008. Edemariam, Aida. “John Kerry: 'People Are Going to Die Because of the Decision Donald Trump Made'.” The Guardian, 16 Nov. 2018, www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/nov/16/john-kerry-paris-climate-donald-trump-presidential-bid. Gunter, Jen. “Dear Gwyneth Paltrow, I'm a GYN and Your Vaginal Jade Eggs Are a Bad Idea.” Dr. Jen Gunter, Dr. Jen Gunter, 12 May 2017, drjengunter.wordpress.com/2017/01/17/dear-gwyneth-paltrow-im-a-gyn-and-your-vaginal-jade-eggs-are-a-bad-idea/.
Encore release November 6, 2018. Encore release July 30, 2017. Ben Affleck's cable-TV clash with Bill Maher and Sam Harris over liberalism and its (lack of) cricitism of Islam overlaps with Reza Aslan's recent criticisms of Maher and Harris. Is Islam a religion of peace hijacked by a handful of extremists, or does the orthodox core of Islam inconveniently overlap with the violent policies enacted by the likes of ISIS and al-Qaeda? Watch the sparks fly here. Also, check out this and this... and this... oh, and this, then see which side is closer to the truth. Plus: SCOTUS declines to hear numerous appeals from states seeking to overturn federal court rulings against same-sex marriage bans. Is this a signal from the Court that marriage equality has won, or is this a strategic pause awaiting the right opportunity for a conservative masterstroke? Meanwhile, SCOTUS hears a ridiculous (but hilarious) case involving the religious infringement ramifications of state prison bans on beards. Is that a tiny revolver in your Van Dyke, or are you just exercising your First Amendment rights? Announcements: NUTS! Here's your opportunity to offer Kickstarter support for a documentary about the controversial fertility quack John Brinkley, could claimed he could cure men's problems by... well, let's not spoil the suprise. Nonfiction book recommendations: John suggests John Hersey's atomic classic Hiroshima, as well as Ann Heller's 2009 (refreshingly non-hagiographic) Ayn Rand and the World She Made.
LiiiVE from the Sacramento Comedy Festival and this story is a WILD one. Slaton and Shefsky are joined by Corky McDonnell and Michelle Petro at the Sacramento Comedy Spot for the story of John Brinkley. Ole Johnny boy wanted to be a doctor, but didn't feel like all that schoolin' and stuff. So, of course, he didn't just become a doctor anyway...he became the most famous doctor in America by pioneering one of the most obscenely shocking medical practices ever to get weirdly popular. Strap in folks, it's a long fall to the bottom. Special thanks to Chris Reinhold for his work on the story! Check out Corky McDonnell's podcast! See Michelle Petro in: LADY BUSINESS YOU! The Musical CRiiiME PATREON!!! Support the show by visiting our sponsors! Joe Erle at C3 Risk & Insurance Services Dee Ketelson and A Peace That Remains Follow us on social media @CRiiiMEPOD. Email us at crimepodcast@gmail.com (one "i" or three)
Reprise of our chat with author Pope Brock about his book Charlatan, the story of Dr John Brinkley who made a fortune with a bogus cure for erectile dysfunction (and pioneering use of radio)
Reprise of our chat with author Pope Brock about his book Charlatan, the story of Dr John Brinkley who made a fortune with a bogus cure for erectile dysfunction (and pioneering use of radio)
Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine not actual doctor John R. BrinkleySOURCESTOUR DATESREDBUBBLE MERCH
Kat Arney—songstress, Naked Scientist, knitter—joins Andy and Will to chat about colliders, steampunk, lab-based literature, quacks and the 'Verse. 230% efficient LEDs The Diamond Age Radium infuser for drinking water Ford Nucleon Experimental Heart and The Honest Look by Jennifer Rohn Charlatan: The Fraudulent Life of John Brinkley by Pope Brock Tracklist Talk In Colour – Nightshifts (free download!) Sunday Driver – Concubine Waltz The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing – Charlie Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog – My Freeze Ray Tim Minchin – If You Open Your Mind Too Much Your Brain Will Fall Out (Take My Wife) Can't read music? Don't harp on it. by Michael Summers The Large Hadron Collider/ATLAS at CERN by Image Editor Send feedback and comments to show@scienceoffiction.co.uk.