The Church of Satan didn't start in some dark corner of the world - it started right here in San Francisco. This episode investigates the founding of the Church of Satan, its surprisingly humble origins in the Bay Area, and the very human con at the heart of one of America's most provocative religious institutions. Spoiler alert: the church is a scam. But understanding how it worked - and why so many people bought in - tells you something important about San Francisco, counterculture, and the eternal human appetite for transgression.
