In the 1970s, a former Marine and Hollywood restaurateur named Father Yod led more than a hundred followers from Los Angeles to the islands of Hawaii, chasing a vision of spiritual freedom. What began as The Source Family—a commune built on vegetarian living, music, and mysticism—soon became a story of control, devotion, and the search for transcendence.

This episode explores the rise of the Source Family, their move across the Pacific, and the mysterious final chapter that unfolded along the cliffs of Oahu. From celebrity fame on Sunset Boulevard to isolation in Lanikai, this is the story of belief, power, and the cost of surrender.

🎧 Featuring archival research, verified accounts, and the haunting echoes of those who lived it.
🎵 With music by Yoza — “Obsession.”

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