Episode 42 with John Law is out now! Meet John Law, a foundational figure in the San Francisco underground art scene. He is here to promote an upcoming documentary about SantaCon, while simultaneously tracing the cultural lineage that connects the Suicide Club, the Cacophony Society, and the early years of Burning Man. Law emphasizes that these movements were rooted in a philosophy of creating one’s own culture through collaborative, non-commercial, and often transgressive experiences. He offers a critical perspective on how Burning Man evolved from a grassroots zone trip into a large-scale business, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of visionaries like Gary Warne and William Binzen. His story celebrates a history of participatory art and urban exploration that prioritized genuine human connection over institutional structure.
ALSO! On Thursday February 5th at the Roxie theater at 6:15 the SF Indie Festival will open their movie festival with the San Francisco premiere of the Santacon documentary. Go to the URL below right now to get a ticket, they will sell out fast. You can also stream it if you can’t make it to SF, check out the URL below. It is an amazing documentary all about the history of Santacon from the same director that made “Class Action Park” about Action Park.
https://sfindie2026.eventive.org/welcome
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