Besotted Man

An episode of the The Union of the Hideously and Improbably Deformed podcast, hosted by The Union of the Hideously and Improbably Deformed, titled "Besotted Man" was published on April 5, 2018 and runs 13 minutes.

April 5, 2018 ·13m · The Union of the Hideously and Improbably Deformed

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Episode Description

We go on assignment to track down the truth about a strange old medicine called “Besotted Man.” Along the way, we learn about old-timey embalming methods, the Second Balkan War, the shelf-life of honey, and the perfect wine pairing for unusual dishes. We didn’t get into the medicinal use of ground-up Egyptian mummies, sadly. All music in this episode by Dan Butler. Lucky Millinder’s “The Grape Vine” used for additional commentary.

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