Episodes

  • Trailer: The Baron of Botox

    Trailer: The Baron of Botox
    Jan 2 2020
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Easter Sunday | Chapter 1

    Easter Sunday | Chapter 1
    Jan 14 2020
    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? Zola: Sign up at Zola.com/baron to get your free personalized paper sample and use code SAVE50 to get 50% off save the dates. Best Fiends: Download free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Origin Story | Chapter 2

    Origin Story | Chapter 2
    Jan 14 2020
    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. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/baron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Spin Doctor | Chapter 3

    Spin Doctor | Chapter 3
    Jan 21 2020
    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. 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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    31 mins
  • Heart and Commerce | Chapter 4

    Heart and Commerce | Chapter 4
    Jan 28 2020
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Fame Game | Chapter 5

    Fame Game | Chapter 5
    Feb 4 2020
    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. Best Fiends: Download free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Perfection | Chapter 6

    Perfection | Chapter 6
    Feb 11 2020
    The 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
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    31 mins
  • Mother's Eye | Chapter 7

    Mother's Eye | Chapter 7
    Feb 18 2020
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins