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Dr. Death

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Oct 1#75

About the show

Dr. John Schneider rode into town like a character out of a Western: an outsider on a Harley-Davidson, in trademark cowboy boots. He promised relief to patients suffering in Wyoming and Montana. He seemed like the hero they needed. But when surgeries go wrong and a strange letter exposes a bitter feud, medical professionals and government officials search for the truth about this cowboy doctor. They discover claims of broken bodies, bullying, fraud, and lawsuits. From Audible, the fifth season of the hit series Dr. Death returns with The Cowboy: the story of a surgeon who took advantage of a broken system and the fight to bring him to justice. Listen to the whole series now ad-free on Audible. Episodes are available weekly everywhere you listen to podcasts. Season 4: When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he co-founded rockets in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret. Season 3: Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. Season 2: If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer you want them to get the best treatment from the best doctors. In 2013, patients in Michigan thought Farid Fata was that doctor. Between his prestigious education, years of experience and pleasant bedside manner, Fata was everything you could want in a doctor. But he was not who he appeared to be. This is the story of hundreds of patients in Michigan, a doctor, and a poisonous secret. Season 1: We’re at our most vulnerable when we go to our doctors. We trust the person at the other end of that scalpel. We trust the hospital. We trust the system. Christopher Duntsch was a neurosurgeon who radiated confidence. He claimed he was the best in Dallas. If you had back pain, and had tried everything else, Dr. Duntsch could give you the spine surgery that would take your pain away. But soon his patients started to experience complications, and the system failed to protect them. Which begs the question: who - or what - is that system meant to protect? Dr. Death is a story about a charming surgeon, 33 patients and a spineless system. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Dr. Death ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

Latest episodes

  • The Cowboy | Icarus

    July 2, 2026 · 36 min

    Dr Schneider finds an unexpected new calling. He says he's a changed man. But will it be enough to convince the judge? Our theme song is “Death Don’t Have No Mercy” performed by Delaney Davidson and Marlon Williams, courtesy of Rough…

  • The Cowboy | Lonesome Doc

    June 25, 2026 · 37 min

    A visit to a ranch sparks a new investigation. But as the authorities close in, Dr Schneider drops off the map. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • The Cowboy | Dirty Laundry

    June 18, 2026 · 27 min

    A forgotten pair of surgical scrubs - and a thumb drive tucked inside - bring new revelations. While Dr Schneider juggles mounting pressure on all sides. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

  • The Cowboy | Screwed Over

    June 11, 2026 · 38 min

    When a former Schneider patient's family searches for help, they find the same answer everywhere: no one wants to touch the case. Until one surgeon decides to take the risk. And things start to get personal. The National Suicide…

  • Introducing: Dr. Death Season 5 | The Cowboy

    June 5, 2026 · 3 min

    When Dr John Schneider arrived in rural Wyoming, his cowboy charm seemed like an answer to patients' prayers. That is until surgeries start going wrong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

  • The Cowboy | Paper Trail

    June 4, 2026 · 39 min

    When Kathy goes to see the new surgeon in town, she and her family expect a routine operation - until find themselves in a life-threatening emergency. And when a mysterious letter starts making the round, Kathy begins to wonder: what kind…

  • The Cowboy | Shoot from the Hip

    June 4, 2026 · 47 min

    Way before Wyoming, John Schneider was the hotshot trainee everyone noticed. With his cowboy boots, swagger and decisiveness under pressure, he seemed to have a bright future ahead of him. But the first hints of what was to come were…

  • Bad Magic | The Data are the Data

    February 12, 2024 · 34 min

    The team at Hindenburg race to publish their discoveries about Serhat. But how will he answer the charges?  Need more Dr. Death? Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Dr. Death ad-free right now. Join Audible today by…