The Baron of Botox
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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NEW SHOW: O.C. Swingers
In 2018, Newport Beach orthopedic surgeon and former Bravo reality star Dr. Grant Robicheaux and his girlfriend Cerissa Riley were charged with 17 felonies, including raping and drugging multiple women. Were they the "Bonnie and Clyde" of sex crimes, as one victim told detectives? Or sexually-liberated "swingers" framed by a conviction-hungry prosecutor?
Justine Harman has teamed up with audiochuck to bring you O.C. Swingers. You can hear it now wherever you?re listening, and be sure to follow for a new episode every Monday. You won?t want to miss a minute of this 10-part series.
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2021-03-29Link to episode
New Normal | Epilogue
Five years after Dr. Brandt's death, his ghosts are everywhere. Why are we so scared to confront them?
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2020-03-10Link to episode
Kintsugi | Chapter 9
A look into the final weeks and months of Dr. Brandt's life through the eyes of a beloved colleague.
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2020-03-03Link to episode
Under Siege | Chapter 8
Dr. 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.
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2020-02-25Link to episode
Mother's Eye | Chapter 7
What 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.
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2020-02-18Link to episode
Perfection | Chapter 6
The injectables market is crowded with competition, but Dr. Brandt refuses to give up his hard-earned crown.
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2020-02-11Link to episode
Fame Game | Chapter 5
As Dr. Brandt's influence and fortune continues to grow, the narrative around the man with the golden hand gets taken over by professional storytellers.
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2020-02-04Link to episode
Heart and Commerce | Chapter 4
The 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.
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2020-01-28Link to episode
Spin Doctor | Chapter 3
After 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.
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2020-01-21Link to episode
Origin Story | Chapter 2
A peek behind the curtain and into Fredric Sheldon Brandt's challenging and formative years in post-World-War-II Newark, where his parents run a candy shop. Young Fred is exceptionally bright, but...different.
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2020-01-14Link to episode
Easter Sunday | Chapter 1
On April 5, 2015, cosmetic dermatologist to the stars Dr. Fredric Brandt is found hanging from an electrical cord at his home in Coconut Grove, Florida. Who or what led to his untimely demise?
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2020-01-14Link to episode
Trailer: The Baron of Botox
This is the stranger-than-fiction story of an extraordinary doctor named Fredric Brandt. A man with a surgeon's hand and an artist's eye, whose famous patients saw him as a side door to eternal youth, From Justine Harman and the team behind 'Broken Harts' comes 'The Baron of Botox,' a 10-part podcast series with new episodes publishing every Tuesday starting January 14, 2020.
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2020-01-02Link to episode