Strange Country Ep. 80: John Brinkley

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/.