Episode 33: Lafayette Morehouse - The Purple People

In this captivating episode of “WTF is That Pod,” we’re uncovering the bizarre and mysterious world of Lafayette Morehouse, a community that’s been operating under the radar in the most expensive county in California since the 60s.

Join us as we delve into the intriguing history of this group, known as the Purple People. We’ll explore their origins, starting with their enigmatic founder, Victor Baranco, and take you through the twists and turns that led to their current leadership under Cindy Baranco.

We’ll examine the controversies that have surrounded Lafayette Morehouse, from their unorthodox practices and philosophies to the peculiar lifestyle of their members. What does it mean to practice “responsible hedonism”? And how does a group like this manage to thrive in such a high-profile area?

So dim the lights, lock your doors, and get ready for a deep dive into one of the most peculiar communities you’ve ever heard of. You won’t want to miss it!

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Hosts: Jessica Mosely and Jenny Garcia

Producer: Jessica Mosely

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_Morehouse

http://www.lafayettemorehouse.com/vic_baranco.html

http://www.lafayettemorehouse.com/brian_meets_vic.html

https://law.justia.com/cases/hawaii/supreme-court/1994/16911-2.html

http://www.lafayettemorehouse.com/interview-cindy-how-i-found.html

https://askwonder.com/research/victor-baranco-biography-cnm2ovxnv

http://www.lafayettemorehouse.com/borange.html

http://www.lafayettemorehouse.com/one_no-vote.html

http://www.lafayettemorehouse.com/borange_sugar_and_boris.html

https://lafayette-morehouse.myshopify.com/blogs/articles/faq

http://www.lafayettemorehouse.com/first-demo.html

http://www.lafayettemorehouse.com/speakers_bureau.html

https://lafayette-morehouse.myshopify.com/blogs/articles/vag-and-cindy-friends