I Met The Most Interesting Human Beings in Slab City

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Ай бұрын

Today, we join Rusty Featherstone as he makes his way through Salton City, California to visit the famous Slab City. Originally a military base in World war 2, Slab City became a magnet for retirees, nomadic youths, and artists. One of the first stops is Salvation Mountain, a massive religious art piece cared for by Leonard Knight for over 24 years. He then checks out the hot spring that serves as the communal bath tub and laundromat for many locals. Rusty then finds himself in a beautiful mermaid cove in the desert. Afterwards, we join Rusty for lunch as tries out the delicious local hot dogs, hamburgers and root beer floats. He learns from locals that there may be military gold in the surrounding hills and we get to hear from the perspective of a former real life bottle kid. After listening to the storied pasts of the locals, and getting a glimpse into the life of the people who call Slab City home, Rusty finds that this unique place is far from how some describe it. Rusty finds that Slab City is not lawless, and in fact home to many artistic and kind individuals carving their own paths. The sense of community is strong and supportive to those who choose to live in a creative environment.
Credits:
Director: Skyler Fulton
Producer: Lucas Boyd
Director of Photography: Nick Massey
B Camera Operator: Dominik Czaczyk
Audio: Luke Sacksteder
Editor: Colin Hingel
AE: Will Peters
Special Thanks To:
-Alamo Restaurant
-Las Tias Comida Mexicana
-Slab City Gift Shop
-East Jesus
-House of Dots
-Ponderosa
-Wrangler’s Roost
-The Range
-The Oasis
-Buckshot Deli & Diner
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@maggie-11210 Ай бұрын

this series is so podium

@theendoftheworld9921 Ай бұрын

this series is so opium

@benjaminandrews8015 Ай бұрын

Also village bro

@jordanfstop Ай бұрын

Bonvoying tonight

@parsnipproductions8875 Ай бұрын

@@benjaminandrews8015slab town is villagemaxxing

@eebbaa5560 Ай бұрын

does this actually mean something

@yungaids8589 Ай бұрын

listening to the pod during work and having a new rusty vid for the lunch break is such a beautiful turn of events

@meatcrayon5930 Ай бұрын

Production team went crazy on this one. Shoutout Luke for the phenomenal audio selections throughout this piece. The music totally immersed me into the visuals and the juxtaposition of the 4x3 footage with the full frame cam was super cool, like seeing it through the eyes of a resident and the eyes of a visitor. Also the audio quality of all the dialogue was super impressive as it looked like it was pretty windy there. Thanks for a great watch, keep it up!

@Deargdoo 24 күн бұрын

3 year slab snow bird here. I always love hearing Builder Bills wisdom and insight. I've meet some of the most genuine, caring and giving folks in Slabs. Can't wait to be back in the fall

@domdom9515 Ай бұрын

the interview with the older guy at the end is so inspiring. to be driven away from your normal life only to later find your purpose in hosting open mics and bringing social life to a camp of outcasts is just so pure 👏

@Deargdoo 19 күн бұрын

@domdom9515 builder bill is a gem amongst the rubble for sure

@laurenchido9816 Ай бұрын

the vibe of this show and the editing fits rusty's personality so much I love it!

@moneybagbdfrd Ай бұрын

Rusty's giving Vice vibes. Good music selection too, y'all are killing the game.

@eebbaa5560 Ай бұрын

do you know what the song at the very beginning of the video is? i can’t remember the name

@bradanbourg8355 Ай бұрын

@@eebbaa5560Riot - Earl Sweatshirt

@MM-vh9bl Ай бұрын

@@eebbaa5560 Riot by Earl Sweatshirt !

@teddy28492 20 күн бұрын

@@eebbaa5560riot! By early sweatshirt

@SusanHilchey-hx5rv Ай бұрын

We had a FANTASTIC time hanging out w Jimmy, Rusty and the fellas talking about our trip from New Hampshire...gotta love Scout the beagle, in the video of our RV. Jiimmy's music by the hot spring was fabulous as we dipped tootsies in the water. Thanks for a great visit guys. Carry on❤

@maxstersv Ай бұрын

Once again love the vid Rusty, you have a talent for connecting with people of all sorts. Keep up the good work with the series, really great stuff!

@joostfloot5279 Ай бұрын

I love this series so much, hope it gets the recognition it deserves. Slab city looks like such a cool place to live.

@troyhampton2131 Ай бұрын

This series needs way more attention, best look into slab city I’ve seen, keep killing it Rusty

@chrispyle2942 Ай бұрын

Rusty you bring the vibes the world needs right now brother. There are plenty of journalists doing this kind of stuff but your combination of humor and chillness is unmatched. I'm not personally attracted to males but you up there with Austin Butler on my hot list

@oscarc.4575 Ай бұрын

How cool is easily my favorite series that the whole company puts out dude never stop

@Will_Feigel Ай бұрын

Great Great video. Huge ups for being able to just converse with these people so openly

@LJMark Ай бұрын

Love this series so much. I hope the Friday Beers socials are pushing this as much as they should be. It needs more attention

@MoneyMark97 12 күн бұрын

This series need so much more attention ❤. Like oldschool VICE docs.

@maddox6382 Ай бұрын

this one already bangs cuz of the earl sweatshirt in the beginning already know its gonna be straight vibes

@Billy_Boucher Ай бұрын

Met Rusty at the Firestone Beer Festival earlier this month, so look forward to that

@jonamcc Ай бұрын

so cool to watch this. i spent 18 hours or so out at Slab, East Jesus and Salvation Mountain 7 years ago. We camped a half mile or so away cuz we were a little spooked by an interaction we had with someone out there. But yeah it’s a special place. Didn’t have the grill running then but we did get to see an open mic night at the Range. it was summer so it was especially sleepy. my friend went back in winter time and apparently it was hoppin!

@JammySaxon91 Ай бұрын

Can I ask what the Interaction was that spooked you? Would love to go visit

@jonamcc Ай бұрын

@@JammySaxon91 some guy came over and sat next to my friend and I and was friendly enough, but started asking a lot of questions about where we were staying that night, and then invited us to come camp and with him and his crew for the night just outside of Slab because “there’s lots of dangerous folks in here but we can keep you safe in our spot, we have dogs” and was pretty resistant to us declining his invitation. He had weird looking fingers. thats about it, I wouldn’t be worried about going back, but I’d probably stick to our original campsite away from Slab. You should definitely go!

@annaebaron Ай бұрын

this was amazing can’t wait to see this series grow

@MASTERPOPPA Ай бұрын

Realizing Rusty is the newest national treasure

@mysocalledslablife 24 күн бұрын

Come back and visit this winter

@Velvetist Ай бұрын

Such good vibessss I love it. The music, the people, its so chill n wholesome

@BatshtPassionate 18 күн бұрын

Hahah ! Wow, so glad I came across this video. That was amazingly done, Thank youz for sharing and all of it:):) From where I am, I appreciate all of those people and the place ❤

@benben18302 Ай бұрын

Good work rusty

@maxstersv Ай бұрын

Best series on KZfaq is back, let’s go‼️‼️‼️

@slavadabadoo Ай бұрын

Rusty keep following your heart brother. Inspirational

@ramseyf2914 Ай бұрын

Bro this is genuinely an amazing shirt doc, stoked on this for you man, keep the good vibes going brother.

@rachelleonard7684 Ай бұрын

This is actually so cool

@OceanCommotion915 Ай бұрын

These vids rule, keep up the good work brotha

@jacklawler4102 Ай бұрын

i love this series so much

@cooperforde7334 Ай бұрын

this shit fire

@jacobschurman8522 Ай бұрын

10/10 content need more

@justinskrzelowski9448 Ай бұрын

Please keep this series going. They're all so good

@danielallen7988 Ай бұрын

Please keep this series going

@-Siwel- Ай бұрын

Last interview was really special. Great video, rusty and the production team

@tobyneo10101 Ай бұрын

“More flies, the better food” one of my favorite quotes of the decade

@karliecreates 12 күн бұрын

This feels like a Netflix show I love it

@Miniowns 24 күн бұрын

something so soothing about this video

@brandonurroz3497 Ай бұрын

Intro song got me ready for a great episode!! Love the Earl and the series!

@dr_redbanRL Ай бұрын

this was beautiful thanks team.

@Tomkeeganphoto Ай бұрын

Thanks rusty

@toniemcfadden296 Ай бұрын

It couldn't be no more dangerous than the city life..I really like what I see, the story's of these interesting people,I want to move there..

@zanebarnsley5903 Ай бұрын

these videos are powerful man

@zidaynio Ай бұрын

Rusty is a man of the people. Really seems like he can vibe with everyone. Cool video

@JustinGuyer-hn9tz Ай бұрын

Great video!

@playdatepod Ай бұрын

there he is

@cosmicvixxen Ай бұрын

This genuinely touched my heart ❤

@Velvetist Ай бұрын

Rusty, don't say no one loves you, I LOVE YOU

@billieh89446 Ай бұрын

incredible work

@nichjantzen7360 Ай бұрын

Between this docushort/review series and the 60 in 60's, this man is becoming the backbone of FB

@cptkman 29 күн бұрын

So this is where Rusty’s been

@barackobamagaming2475 Ай бұрын

Riot intro is fire

@yourfriendlukejackson 17 күн бұрын

These are my favorite videos on the internet

@FridayBeers.Youtube 17 күн бұрын

Another one coming out in 45 min 🫂

@user-zi2zs8zs4v 23 күн бұрын

Dot has this cuteness to her, know what I mean??❤

@spoonsmisadventures5946 Ай бұрын

Genuinely informational. Your content continues to improve. Rusty and Will keep me from taking a ride on the Sewer slide.

@jackpaterson2917 Ай бұрын

I love Rusty's face at 11:15 when the old bloke mentions his run ins with the police

@mybad6813 Ай бұрын

I watched this vids title change at least three times in the last hour, whichever one of you is overthinking it, you got it 👍its good, this is good lol

@dr_dugi Ай бұрын

Beautiful video.

@Tee_X_Huddy Ай бұрын

Cooking in a hot spring for 3 days is INSANE

@yackevin6976 Ай бұрын

best one yet

@connorsease7545 Ай бұрын

This was insanely good dude

@rallokkcaz Ай бұрын

My man is so fucking hungover/probably still drunk/day drinking in the beginning of this video, rocking it. Also the person adding the music literally has my playlists and record collection at their house lol. It's all my favorite music, even weird obscure shit.

@theconnectioncenter1 27 күн бұрын

Next time stop by the Slab City Soup Kitchen… the story continues ❤

@noahtaylor1829 Ай бұрын

Riot being the opening score secures Rusty’s spot as chillest white dude

@andrewwastaken2 Ай бұрын

Not everyone needs to be an intellectual. That needs to be an embraced mentality for a lot of the gen pop.

@PeteNasia 4 күн бұрын

Interesting video

@robertwalker7527 Ай бұрын

That old hippie goin on about the military gold sounds like the one from the Vice piece

@hunternash9281 Ай бұрын

This is life at its finest…

@anthonytritico6902 Ай бұрын

this was dope

@RolandChucksville Ай бұрын

Come to Friday Beers for Angus and Cullagh, stay for Rusty.

@justinz39sabres Ай бұрын

this was the quickest 14 mins of my life

@mulhollanddose 2 күн бұрын

There is no direct relationship between good food and flies. :)

@Flexeus Ай бұрын

pretty cool

@laurengillies650 Ай бұрын

yay!

@Willrocksify Ай бұрын

yup, it's official, this is the best video I've ever watched

@gerryk1677 Ай бұрын

have u seen Ricky Stanicky?

@Willrocksify Ай бұрын

@@gerryk1677 haven't heard of it! I'll check it out!

@Willrocksify Ай бұрын

@@gerryk1677 No I haven't! I'll have to check that out!

@SlopCultureMadeIt 4 күн бұрын

I Love this

@BirdBrain12 Ай бұрын

When are we getting a How Cool? and Channel 5 crossover?

@historyisdankpodcast Ай бұрын

This is very dank

@MarcusHalverstram Ай бұрын

Christopher McCandless spent some time here, from the book/movie INTO THE WILD

@4copyrightonly Ай бұрын

Solar ovens, solar dish cookers, hyperadobe earth ships, subterranean structures for coolness, underground cisters, rain catchment systems. That is what these people need and what they should be doing......earth air tubes = free airconditioning $$$$$

@cole-loomis968 Ай бұрын

U should hit Leavenworth, WA you would VIBE

@4copyrightonly Ай бұрын

These people need to start digging under the slabs and create cool closed off basements

@NarrowBroom Ай бұрын

Sick vif

@huntbunt7644 Ай бұрын

Big rusty guy

@zdoe3o Ай бұрын

Somebody give Earl his credit

@josephtoth6404 Ай бұрын

Anyone know the song that starts at 10:26. So good great vid boys

@locorocozhong3941 Ай бұрын

You can also argue that the outside world is a big refugee camp for people who cant do well here.

@andytodd5921 18 күн бұрын

I’m slabbed - post rowdy requiem fear and loathing hangover

@rallokkcaz Ай бұрын

Can we get a list of all the music in this episode?!

@cheesemas46 Ай бұрын

Rusty, you should head to Tijuana next

@thegamedudeguy Ай бұрын

Expected Friday Beers what I got was No Gas All Brakes.

@Frostios Ай бұрын

weekly uploads are village

@drewcrumbley3600 24 күн бұрын

do we have a music list? obviously heard the Earl Sweatshirt snippet at the beginning but I’d love to have a list of the tracks used!

@WeMissYouSnail Ай бұрын

7:40 is this a reference to the bottle kids from Trailer Park Boys??

@NewEra2496 Ай бұрын

Still waiting on the next scared impaired

@montebrown3503 Ай бұрын

W intro

@user-nx9yb3uy8y Ай бұрын

I wanna see the Shia collab

@devenpatel1255 Ай бұрын

a great place to build an amazon warehouse

@arth3rl33 Ай бұрын

No way earl sweatshirt x friday beers