Episode #69: Goat Testicles & Other Intrigues

Listen to the full episode on the WikiSleep app by visiting WikiSleep.comThe bizarre and true story of a medical charlatan name J.R. Brinkley, who rose to fame through the practice of implanting goat testicles into men and women as a cure-all for a range of ailments including impotence, flatulence and dementia. Brinkley inadvertently became a pioneer of radio advertising, all while skirting the law and hawking faux medicines to an unsuspecting public. #wikisleep #JRBrinkley #sleepstories #mentalhealth #sleep By becoming a WikiSleep member, you're investing in your own ad-free sleep health—and sleep health is mental health. Thank you for being a supporter. https://plus.acast.com/s/wikisleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.