01.04.2025 • 1 Std. 47 Min.

In part 3, we conclude our deep dive into the life and times of John Romulus Brinkley, a notorious medical charlatan known for his goat gland surgeries, and his rivalry with Morris Fishbine, a prominent figure in the American Medical Association. The discussion covers his rise and fall from fame, the legal battles he faced, the courtroom drama during his trial, and the eventual collapse of his empire. Further, we explore the ethical implications of his practices, the public's perception of him, and the lasting impact of his actions on the medical community and society at large, prompting thoughtful consideration of the lessons learned from Brinkley's story. 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 BCR Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/patreon Remember to follow us on Patreon for exclusive content and become part of our community! Contact Us: Email: contact@blackcat.report Submit Episode Ideas: ⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠ Main Source Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQ Additional Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_R._Brinkley https://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2050&context=lawreview https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/courier-archive/opinion/quack-gets-payback-from-on-the-ball-doc-2967340 Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 The Rise of John Romulus Brinkley 06:10 The Arch-Nemesis: Morris Fishbine 12:47 The Meeting of Two Doctors 15:32 Chance Encounters on the Normandy 22:50 Fishbine's Campaign Against Brinkley 29:01 The Fight for Medical Legitimacy 30:21 Brinkley's Defiance Against the Medical Establishment 32:04 Brinkley's Smugness and Tactics 33:42 Political Maneuvering and Personal Vendettas 36:21 The Role of Fishbine in Brinkley's Downfall 37:55 Brinkley's Violent Reputation and Paranoia 40:12 The Quack Doctor Wars 44:33 The Battle for Patients 48:15 Brinkley's Move to Little Rock 49:02 The Scathing Exposé on Brinkley 54:06 The Showdown: Brinkley vs. Fishbine 56:11 The Trial Begins: Public Perception and Strategy 01:01:00 The Courtroom Drama: Brinkley’s Celebrity Status 01:04:40 The Witness Stand: Testimonies and Evidence 01:10:58 The Final Arguments: Brinkley’s Downfall 01:16:46 Lessons from the Courtroom: The Art of Persuasion 01:17:43 The Trial of John Brinkley: A Turning Point 01:24:04 Brinkley's Defense: The Art of Deception 01:31:00 The Fall of a Quack: Brinkley's Downfall 01:42:01 Legacy of a Charlatan: Brinkley's Final Days TAGS: #johnbrinkley #truecrime #comedy #podcast #goats #surgery #quack #charlatan #AMA #JAMA #Morrisfishbein #Drfishbein #Goatsurgery #Benitomussolini #conmen #trials #conmentrials #GoatGlandSaga #RadioPioneer #medicalhistory #truecrimecomedy #podcast #goattesticlesurgery #quackmedicine #historicalcrime #charlatans #goattesticlesurgery #medicalcharlatan 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