The Resistible Rise of J. R. Brinkley
Radio Drama Podcasts
The Resistible Rise of J. R. Brinkley is a four part audio drama podcast, set in the 1920's and 30's, about a quack doctor/politician who first became famous for his cure for impotence: implanting goat testicles into human testicles. It uses comedy and country music to illustrate Brinkley's life as he moved from being a small town doctor to a millionaire to a candidate for governor of Kansas to a conservative talk radio star with an ear for country music. Hosted by Dan Butler, known best for playing Bulldog on Frasier, starring Tony Torn as Brinkley, and produced by Untitled Theater Company No.61, a Theater of Ideas based in New York. Written and directed by Edward Einhorn. Each episode also contains a short interview with an expert about the background of the story, including the history of country music.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Radio Drama Podcasts
Description:
The Resistible Rise of J. R. Brinkley is a four part audio drama podcast, set in the 1920's and 30's, about a quack doctor/politician who first became famous for his cure for impotence: implanting goat testicles into human testicles. It uses comedy and country music to illustrate Brinkley's life as he moved from being a small town doctor to a millionaire to a candidate for governor of Kansas to a conservative talk radio star with an ear for country music. Hosted by Dan Butler, known best for playing Bulldog on Frasier, starring Tony Torn as Brinkley, and produced by Untitled Theater Company No.61, a Theater of Ideas based in New York. Written and directed by Edward Einhorn. Each episode also contains a short interview with an expert about the background of the story, including the history of country music.
Twitter:
@EdwardEinhorn
Language:
English
Contact:
9176692067
Email:
theaterofideas@gmail.com
Preview Episode - Iphigenia in Aulis from UTC61
Duration:00:15:05
Trailer - The Iron Heel
Duration:00:04:59
Part 4: Brinkley in Court
Duration:00:32:31
Part 3: Brinkley in Texas
Duration:00:30:55
Part 2: Brinkley for Governor
Duration:00:35:41
Part 1: Doctor Brinkley
Duration:00:35:09
It's a Lie - Brinkley Preview
Duration:00:03:25