Medical Quackery in History: Goat Glands, Electric Belts & Miracle Cure Scams (Q is for Quackery)

Before modern medicine... there was absolute madness. And as always, we are HERE for IT! This week, on our 4th...yes 4th installment of Q is for Quackery, we're diving headfirst into the bizarre, terrifying, and occasionally hilarious world of medical quackery. From questionable cures to downright horrifying "treatments," you'll be wondering how humanity survived long enough to invent antibiotics.A look inside this episode:🐐 Goat-based "medical" treatments that are somehow real.🛏️ Glass fertility beds promising miraculous conceptions.⚡ Electrical contraptions designed for your... more intimate ailments.💊 Miracle tonics, miracle cures, and miracle scams.🤦 Plus plenty of medical advice that probably did far more harm than good.If you've ever wondered what people did before evidence-based medicine (or just want to feel grateful you were born in this century), this episode is for you.Some of these "cures" are so ridiculous you'll laugh.Others will make your skin crawl.Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Quackery. Side effects may include : side splitting laughter, pants spooping, face cringe-ees, and more! Take 2 doses of MACABRE and call us in the morning if symptoms persist. Don't say we didn't warn you. Loving MACABRE?If you think we’ve earned your 5 star review…we would “spoop” our pants if you share your raving review on your favorite podcast platform Want More? Spotify Exclusive subscribers get ad-free episodes, early access, and bonus content you won’t hear anywhere else.Want even more? Patreon members unlock additional bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early releases, and exclusive MACABRE perks.Have a story you want us to tell?📩 Send it to [email protected] to connect with fellow listeners?Join our private Facebook group: Macabre PodcastAnd don’t forget to grab your MACABRE merch at🖤 www.gothiccthreads.com