If you're like me (Dr. Max) and the words "Dropkick Murphy" conjure images of the legendary Boston-based punk rock band, you might be surprised to know the history behind that name.

In this interview, Dr. Max sat down to interview Emily Sweeney, a staff reporter for the Boston Globe and author of a book on Dr. John "Dropkick" Murphy, who was not only a pioneering physician of earlier 20th century alcohol treatment, but was also a professional wrestler of his day.   

This is an amazing book about a man who lived an amazing life.  It's got medical history, professional wrestling and boxing history, punk rock, and many stops in between.  We think you'll enjoy.

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**Do yourself a favor and use this link to get this excellent book: https://amzn.to/3T0Kgyp

Emily's newest project: The Cold Case Files (a regular series in the Boston Globe about unsolved murders).

Subscribe to her Cold Case Files Newsletter to stay up to date.

To follow and check out Emily Sweeney's other works:
Twitter/X: @emilysweeney
Instagram: @emilysweeney22
Threads: @emilysweeney22
Website and Other Books: https://linktr.ee/emilysweeney22
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