Presenting LPS: America's Most Colorful Quack
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John Romulus Brinkley became wealthy, famous, and powerful as one of America's most colorful, ludicrous quacks. He made his fortune by "curing" male impotence by sewing goat testicles into clients. As well as becoming a radio tycoon, politician, and more.  Check out more on the podcast Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels
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