8 episodes
The Baron of Botox Imperative Entertainment
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- Documentary
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,' comes 'The Baron of Botox,' a 10-part podcast series, with new episodes publishing every Tuesday starting January 14, 2020.
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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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Perfection | Chapter 6
The injectables market begins is crowded with competition, but Dr. Brandt refuses to give up his hard-earned crown.
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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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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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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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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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Customer Reviews
My People
Dr. Brandt’s young life is so similar to my own background. It is fascinating to follow his progress. I suffered from a psychological “self image” illness too.
Boring and jumps all over
The topic may have been interesting if the host had simply told the story of Dr. Brandt’s life/death in a somewhat linear fashion. But sadly, this was not the case. Instead, the story (or, lack of) jumped all over the place and seemed to be more about what others thought and said about the Dr, rather than what actually happened. I made it through 3 episodes hoping it would get better, but couldn’t take any more of the boring dialogue.
Narrator finds any excuse to talk about herself.
The story is honestly so interesting but I can’t stand the narrator. She finds any excuse to talk about herself and her experiences in her career.
