MFM Minisode 495
- Jul 6, 2026
- 30:50
- Full Episode
This week’s hometowns include a goat gland grifter and dance class with Liza Minnelli.
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses Dr. Brinkley's fraudulent medical practices and his bizarre rise and fall in early 20th century America.
Key points
- The Goat Gland Cure. What started as a joke turned into a bizarre medical procedure that captivated many.
- Dr. Brinkley's Rise and Fall. A charming doctor turned conman left a legacy of deception and tragedy.
- Brinkley's Radio Empire. Using radio, Brinkley promoted his fraudulent remedies to millions, reaching as far as Asia.
- A Bizarre Family Rule. A family rule was enacted after skulls brought home began to gossip and fight.
- A Wild SeaWorld Experience. A four-year-old girl finds herself straddling a killer whale at SeaWorld.
- Lost at Disneyland. A childhood trip to Disneyland turns into a nightmare when a girl gets separated from her family.
Episode highlights
- The Goat Gland CureWhat started as a joke turned into a bizarre medical procedure that captivated many.“Thus, the goat gland cure was born.”4:22Jul 6, 2026
- Dr. Brinkley's Rise and FallA charming doctor turned conman left a legacy of deception and tragedy.“Brinkley had become one of the most successful killers in American history.”6:09Jul 6, 2026
- Brinkley's Radio EmpireUsing radio, Brinkley promoted his fraudulent remedies to millions, reaching as far as Asia.“His pseudoscience reached millions, spanning as far as Asia.”7:12Jul 6, 2026
- A Bizarre Family RuleA family rule was enacted after skulls brought home began to gossip and fight.“They said all this back and forth bickering from the skulls was driving them nuts.”12:54Jul 6, 2026
- A Wild SeaWorld ExperienceA four-year-old girl finds herself straddling a killer whale at SeaWorld.“I, a literal four-year-old, am sitting, straddling a killer whale.”20:26Jul 6, 2026
- Lost at DisneylandA childhood trip to Disneyland turns into a nightmare when a girl gets separated from her family.“My parents thought I'd been kidnapped out at Disneyland when I was five.”24:44Jul 6, 2026
