Slab City | Case File #237
From Deep Cuts by Boy Genius
October 31, 2025 · 1h 36m · Season 6 · Episode 237
About this episode
The episode explores Slab City, an unincorporated community in the California desert known for its lawlessness and unique residents.
BACK OUR PATREON! https://bit.ly/deepcutspatreon CHECK OUT OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://bit.ly/mysterytreehouse -- What is Slab City? It’s an off-the-grid unincorporated community in the California Sonoran Desert, taking its name from concrete slabs left behind by the Marine Corps and upon which the city was built. With about 150 year-round residents, Slab City is often touted as the last lawless place in America with no running water, plumbing, or food, but that’s all just kayfabe as it’s mostly just home to a bunch of aging hippies. -- Written by Mike Bedard -- Join our Discord server! https://bit.ly/deepcutsdiscord -- Pick up some Deep Cuts T-Shirts and other merch! https://bit.ly/deepcutsmerch -- Get the official Deep Cuts shoulder patch! http://bit.ly/deepcuts_patch -- Listen to our album, a 9 song rock opera about the rise and fall of Napster…
People in this episode
Host: Boy Genius
Topics covered
- Slab City
- off-the-grid living
- California desert
- lawlessness
- aging hippies
Keywords
- Slab City
- California
- Marine Corps
- off-the-grid
- aging hippies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Marine Corps
Places: Slab City, California
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