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I.E Media PodcastAuthor: Marty Hardy
Before launching I.E. Media, Martin Marty Hardy spent years co-hosting The Kev Baker Show, appearing in more than 350 episodes and helping produce one of the internets best-known independent talk shows. Marty and Kev also worked together on earlier broadcasts before the show adopted The Kev Baker Show name, while regularly co-hosting and appearing on other TFR Network programmes, including Down The Rabbit Hole with Popeye and The Freedom Link with Joe Joseph.Drawing on that experience, Marty launched I.E. Mediaan independent platform dedicated to honest conversations, extraordinary real-life stories, thought-provoking interviews, documentaries, music, and discussions exploring current affairs, technology, culture, and the human experience.Whether its speaking with people whove lived through remarkable events, documenting deeply personal journeys, or exploring the issues shaping our world, every episode aims to inform, entertain, and encourage open-minded discussion.No sensationalism. No shouting. Just real conversations and stories worth telling. Watch full video episodes, documentaries, original music, live streams and exclusive content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iemedia Linktree: https://linktr.ee/i.e_media Guest enquiries, collaboration opportunities, show ideas or feedback: illusive.media@hotmail.com Language: en-gb Genres: Music, Music Interviews, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Jonestown Survivor Story | People's Temple, Cults & Black America (Archive Edition)
Episode 1
Thursday, 2 July, 2026
Send us Fan MailEpisode DescriptionOriginally released as part of Episode 7 – The American in Britain, this remastered Archive Edition presents one of the most compelling conversations from that series as a standalone episode.More than 900 people lost their lives at Jonestown, Guyana, in 1978, in one of history's most infamous cult tragedies.In this audio-only conversation, Marcus shares his family's extraordinary connection to those events, revealing how his mother became involved with the People's Temple and reflecting on one of history's darkest chapters through his own personal experiences.But this conversation goes far beyond Jonestown.Along the way, we explore:• Why ordinary people become involved in cults. • Jim Jones and the rise of the People's Temple. • The origins of the phrase "Don't drink the Kool-Aid." • Other infamous cults, including Waco. • U.S. law, politics and justice. • Growing up in Black America during the 1980s. • Hip-hop culture and the people who inspired a generation. • Marcus's journey from the United States to life in Britain.Originally recorded before the I.E. Media studio was built, this episode has been professionally remastered with enhanced audio, a brand-new documentary-style introduction, and improved production throughout.🎧 Want to hear the complete series?This episode is an excerpt from The American in Britain.To hear Marcus's complete journey—including his arrival in the UK, the Jonestown story, and our wider conversations on cults, U.S. law, Black America, culture and much more—search for Episode 7 – The American in Britain on the I.E. Media Podcast, where all three conversations have been combined into one five-hour special, available on all major podcast platforms.🌐 Website https://iemedia.net🔗 All Podcasts & Socials https://linktr.ee/iemediaIf you enjoy real-life stories, history, documentaries and long-form conversations, please consider following the I.E. Media Podcast and leaving a rating or review. Your support helps independent creators reach new listeners.🎙️ Archive Edition Originally recorded in 2022 • Remastered in 202600:00 Introduction01:07 The Search for Truth & The Psychology of Cults04:48 Marcus's Childhood08:55 A New Life in California09:45 Jonestown: One of History's Greatest Tragedies16:45 How Marcus's Mother Found the People's Temple20:10 Jim Jones & The Road to Jonestown22:00 The Congressman Who Raised the Alarm29:50 The Passport Delay That Changed Everything32:05 White Nights: Rehearsing Mass Suicide34:20 The Final Hours of Jonestown37:30 Could It Happen Again?41:10 Growing Up in Black America47:00 Politics, Power & Public Opinion54:30 Hip-Hop, Culture & Positive Role Models1:03:00 Race, Identity & Modern Society1:15:40 Justice, Law & The American System1:27:30 America Through British Eyes1:35:00 Lessons From the Past1:39:40 Closing ThoughtsSupport the showMy Links: https://linktr.ee/i.e_media
