77: John Brinkley

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77: John Brinkley

FromThe Lesser Known People Podcast

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May 31, 2022

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In the early 1900s, "physician" John Brinkley made millions by implanting goat testicles into men in order to cure their erectile dysfunction. He managed to kill some of them and become a Border Blaster Radio tycoon. Listen to find out why it's better to have 3 testicles.

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May 31, 2022

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