Bizarre RX – Weird, Wild, and Wacky Medical History

Bizarre Rx - Hole in Head (E09)

In this episode of Bizarre Rx, we’re cracking open the skulls of history—literally. Welcome to the ancient (and somehow ongoing?!) world of trephination, where headaches, demons, and bad vibes were treated with a rusty drill to the dome. From prehistoric skull holes to Hippocrates playing Home Depot with human heads, all the way to 1960s dudes self-drilling in the name of enlightenment, this episode asks: Why were we so obsessed with putting holes in our heads and why are some people still doing it? Was it medicine, madness, or just early humans really committed to opening their third eye the hard way? Pour a drink, grab your safety goggles, and prepare for a deep dive into one of history’s most unhinged cures. And seriously… if someone offered to cure your migraine with a hand drill—how bad would the pain have to be before you said yes? WARNING:In this show, we dive into the strangest, most jaw-dropping medical practices and findings throughout history. We’re not doctors, just curious fans who fell down some very weird rabbit holes. Expect a mix of bizarre facts, questionable science, and plenty of WTF moments. Heads up: some topics are graphic, so listener discretion is definitely advised. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tinymonster.substack.com [https://tinymonster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Bizarre Rx - Phrenology (E08)

In this episode of Bizarre Rx, we’re cracking open the skull—figuratively—to explore the strange, controversial world of phrenology. Once hailed as cutting-edge brain science, this now-debunked practice claimed your personality lived in the bumps on your head. Spoiler: it gets weirder…and way more problematic. WARNING:In this show, we dive into the strangest, most jaw-dropping medical practices and findings throughout history. We’re not doctors, just curious fans who fell down some very weird rabbit holes. Expect a mix of bizarre facts, questionable science, and plenty of WTF moments. Heads up: some topics are graphic, so listener discretion is definitely advised. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tinymonster.substack.com [https://tinymonster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Bizarre Rx - Urine for a Surprise (E07)

In this episode of Bizarre Rx, we’re wading knee-deep into the golden, glistening world of urine therapy, specifically, how horse pee became a multi-billion-dollar menopause treatment. From pregnant mares strapped to pee-collection rigs to the doctors who looked at a horse and thought, That’s the cure, we’re covering the wild history of Premarin. Was it a medical breakthrough or just Big Pharma taking the piss, literally? Grab your lab coats and maybe a poncho, because things are about to get weird, wet, and wildly questionable. Premarin is still on the market, so here’s the question: Would you take a medication if you found out it came from horse pee? Or better yet, what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever used in the name of health and beauty? Spill your secrets in the comments. WARNING:In this show, we dive into the strangest, most jaw-dropping medical practices and findings throughout history. We’re not doctors, just curious fans who fell down some very weird rabbit holes. Expect a mix of bizarre facts, questionable science, and plenty of WTF moments. Heads up: some topics are graphic, so listener discretion is definitely advised. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tinymonster.substack.com [https://tinymonster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Bizarre Rx - Faith Healing (E06)

In this episode of Bizarre Rx, we’re diving into the messy, murky world of faith healing, where miracles meet manipulation and the line between divine intervention and a good old-fashioned scam gets blurry. From snake-oil preachers to "holy" water that’s just...water (and undrinkable), we explore the shady history of those promising salvation, health, and eternal life, all for a price. Is it a cure or a con? WARNING:In this show, we dive into the strangest, most jaw-dropping medical practices and findings throughout history. We’re not doctors, just curious fans who fell down some very weird rabbit holes. Expect a mix of bizarre facts, questionable science, and plenty of WTF moments. Heads up: some topics are graphic, so listener discretion is definitely advised. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tinymonster.substack.com [https://tinymonster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Afterthoughts - Bizarre Rx Post Show (EP05)

WARNING:This isn’t the main show. This is Afterthoughts, where we push past the weird and straight into the unhinged. We’re talking controversial takes, spicy topics, and the kind of conversation that makes polite society clutch its pearls. From corpse medicine to beef tallow makeup, from raunchy romance to porn and relationships. Nothing’s off-limits. If you’re easily offended, now’s your chance to back out. If you’re ready for chaos…let’s go. We started with corpse medicine, but now we’re spiraling deeper. This Afterthoughts episode chews on everything from eating animals (and people) across cultures (yes, even the taboo ones) to slathering beef tallow on your face like it’s Sephora. Ever wonder how far you’d go for survival or just a really good meal? Then, we shift gears to books, from Akwaeke Emezi’s haunting The Death of Vivek Oji and Little Rot to Mistborn’s fantasy adventures to the smut that gets devoured by adults. What’s the real difference between reading erotica and watching porn? Is it just spice, or is there something deeper at play? Finally, we touch on the taboo of sex and why it still makes people squirm. Women swap tips, giggle, and openly discuss what works, so why do so many men treat it like a secret mission? Why is talking about pleasure still so awkward when, let’s be real, everyone’s doing it ? Is it time to start having real conversations about what’s fun, what’s satisfying, and what we actually want? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tinymonster.substack.com [https://tinymonster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]