The Boys wrap up the story of John Brinkley as the goat gland man takes his bullshit to the airwaves, builds a fortune selling bogus cures, and decides to run for governor of Kansas. Meanwhile, rival quacks get in on the action, the body count grows, and one very persistent doctor makes it his mission to bring the whole operation down.
Oct 23
Episode 686: John Brinkley Part I - New Glands, New Man
This week the boys kick off a two-part series on John R. Brinkley, the notorious medical con man who made millions convincing desperate men that goat testicles were the cure for impotence. The Boys dive into the bizarre history of boner medicine, the golden age of snake oil sales ... Show More
2 h
Oct 21
Side Stories: Kiss from a Rose
Henry & Eddie are back with this week’s weirdest stories and wildest news as a woman named Metallica Rose is accused of murdering her family, Gypsy Rose gets into a fender bender, and a priest is killed by a falling crucifix during his livestreamed sermon. PLUS, Casey Anthony bec ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2024
Turtle vs. Toilet, a Monster in the Closet, and a Surprise Possum
Stories of animals really going for it. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad- ... Show More
49m 32s