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Something Can't Be Everything
Manage episode 182842086 series 1504904
Robin Baker dreamed of becoming a Hollywood starlet. As a teenager in the 60s, she became a Whisky a Go Go dancer, socializing with famous actors and musicians. After meeting and marrying Jim Baker, a World War II veteran, restaurant owner, and spiritual leader in Los Angeles, Robin’s life took a different path. With her husband, she established the Source Family, a commune with over 140 members. But when Jim changed his name to Father Yod and adopted strange rules for the commune, Robin’s role in the family changed forever.
Produced by Garrett Crowe, Mike Martinez, and Tyler Wray.
Music by Filthy Huns.
Transcripts are available at everythingisstories.com
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36 episodes
Manage episode 182842086 series 1504904
Robin Baker dreamed of becoming a Hollywood starlet. As a teenager in the 60s, she became a Whisky a Go Go dancer, socializing with famous actors and musicians. After meeting and marrying Jim Baker, a World War II veteran, restaurant owner, and spiritual leader in Los Angeles, Robin’s life took a different path. With her husband, she established the Source Family, a commune with over 140 members. But when Jim changed his name to Father Yod and adopted strange rules for the commune, Robin’s role in the family changed forever.
Produced by Garrett Crowe, Mike Martinez, and Tyler Wray.
Music by Filthy Huns.
Transcripts are available at everythingisstories.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
36 episodes
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