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 Submit Episode Ideas: ⁠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: