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The Baron of Botox
Hosted by Imperative Entertainment · EN
Over two decades, Dr. Fredric Brandt went from a small dermatology practice in Miami to being Madonna's personal skincare consultant and the go-to for public figures desperate to stave off aging. His clients loved him. Fashion magazines profiled him. But as Brandt continued to build his empire—a best-selling product line, pristine homes in New York and Miami, and an absurd modern art collection—he was slowly becoming addicted to his own product. Popular speculation has it that it was Martin Short's scathing portrayal of a clearly-based-on-Brandt character in the 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' that pushed him to his death, but the truth is far more complicated. From Justine Harman and the team behind 'Broken Harts.'
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Wondery Presents: Frozen Head
Jan 23, 202300:05:22Tap to summarizeHosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid.When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you might think that’s the end of his story. But, really, it’s just the beginning. Because Laurence and others like him have signed up to be frozen and brought back to life in the future. And that belief will pull multiple generations of the Pilgeram family into a cryonics soap opera filled with dead pets, gold coins, grenades, fist fights, mysterious packages, family feuds, Hall of Fame baseball legends, and frozen heads — lots of frozen heads. From Wondery, comes a story about life, death, and what comes next.Follow Frozen Head on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Binge early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. Listen to Frozen Head: Wondery.fm/FH_TBOB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Special Preview Episode: Elizabeth the First. The Taylor Burton Show
Nov 17, 202200:31:56Tap to summarizeHere’s your special preview episode of the new series Elizabeth the First – about the remarkable life of Elizabeth Taylor.In our preview, Elizabeth Taylor meets Richard Burton on the set of Cleopatra. And the rest is Hollywood History.Headline News says ‘I love Elizabeth the First’ and the Toronto Star says the podcast is ‘sumptuously produced’. Find out what all the buzz is about by listening to the full series right now:https://link.chtbl.com/elizabeththefirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →New Normal | Epilogue
Mar 10, 202000:28:38Tap to summarizeFive years after Dr. Brandt's death, his ghosts are everywhere. Why are we so scared to confront them?Zola: Sign up at Zola.com/BARON to get your free personalized paper sample and use code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save-the-dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Kintsugi | Chapter 9
Mar 3, 202000:33:48Tap to summarizeA look into the final weeks and months of Dr. Brandt's life through the eyes of a beloved colleague.Best Fiends: Download free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Under Siege | Chapter 8
Feb 25, 202000:28:31Tap to summarizeDr. Brandt is at the pinnacle of his success and a favorite at dermatological summits where he always takes top billing. But he also has a target on his back, and multiple shots had been fired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Mother's Eye | Chapter 7
Feb 18, 202000:31:51Tap to summarizeWhat makes a beautiful face? Is it a matter of ratios or something more subtle? Experts debate one of the most divisive topics: the science of pretty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Perfection | Chapter 6
Feb 11, 202000:29:16Tap to summarizeThe injectables market is crowded with competition, but Dr. Brandt refuses to give up his hard-earned crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Fame Game | Chapter 5
Feb 4, 202000:29:43Tap to summarizeAs Dr. Brandt's influence and fortune continues to grow, the narrative around the man with the golden hand gets taken over by professional storytellers.Best Fiends: Download free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Heart and Commerce | Chapter 4
Jan 28, 202000:28:05Tap to summarizeThe practice expands to Manhattan, where Brandt becomes a darling. He dazzles beauty insiders with his unconventional technique, but what makes him stand out is something much harder to define. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Spin Doctor | Chapter 3
Jan 21, 202000:29:55Tap to summarizeAfter graduating from medical school, Brandt relocates to Miami, where he opens up a humble practice next to a Publix supermarket and invents new ways to use off-label pharmaceuticals.Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Baron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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