Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Timesuck with Dan Cummins
Episode: 348 - The Fountain Cult
Description: We've covered a lot Los Angeles area cults from the 1960s and 70s, but as it turns out, there were cults in LA long before that. Lots and lots of cults. Today's topic, the WKFL Fountain of the World Cult, more commonly known as The Fountain, formed in the 1940s. And their apocalyptic teachings would influence Charles Manson's vision of Helter Skelter. Today we share an explosive story of robes, sex, visions, and compound madness - from the 1940s and 50s!  Cult! Cult! Cult! Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp tickets are ON SALE!  BadMagicMerch.comÂ