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In this solo monologue, I open up about something deeply personal — the racist attack that nearly cost me my life as a child — and why the same kind of hatred is rising again in Britain today.

I talk honestly about my mixed Irish/Persian background, the bigotry I experienced from multiple communities growing up, and how the division I’m seeing across the UK right now mirrors the same dangerous mindset I survived as a kid.

This episode covers:

• My childhood attack by National Front members
• How modern Britain is becoming polarised
• Racism and hatred rising on multiple sides
• Why extremist rhetoric is being amplified
• How echo chambers and online outrage fuel tension
• Migrant tragedies, misinformation & misreporting
• Government failures, vetting issues & public anger
• Why “left vs right” is a trap we are falling into
• My family’s Irish history and my newly discovered Persian sister
• How people are being pushed toward extremes
• Why we must call out all forms of hate — fairly and equally
• The threatening message I received after speaking up
• The importance of building bridges, not walls

This is not a left-wing rant.
This is not a right-wing rant.
It’s a human story about how dangerous division can become — and why Britain needs to wake up before it tears itself apart.

If this resonates with you, please share your thoughts or experiences after listening.
Dialogue matters more now than ever.

Hosted by Marty Hardy — I.E. Media
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⏱️ PODCAST CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 – Intro: Why I'm Making This Video
01:24 – The Attack That Nearly Killed Me
03:36 – The Boat Tragedy & Online Hate
05:31 – Threats From People I Know
08:42 – Growing Up Mixed-Race in Britain
11:16 – Racism on Both Sides
14:35 – Migrant Crime & Government Failure
17:11 – Finding My Sister & Persian Heritage
20:26 – Echo Chambers & Manipulation
23:51 – Calling Out Extremism Fairly
26:15 – How Division Creates More Extremism
29:11 – The Danger Britain Faces
32:19 – Why I'm Speaking Out Now
34:19 – What We Need To Do As a Country

#Britain #Racism #UKPolitics #Division #CultureWar #SocialIssues #MigrantCrisis #TruthTelling #PersonalStory #HateCrime #BritishPodcast #Extremism #Unity #BreakingEchoChambers #IEMedia #Monologue #DocumentaryStyle #SpeakUp #StopTheHate

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Episode 27 of the Podcast brings together two rising voices from Bolton’s music scene:

KAGE – making his podcast debut, opening up about his journey, influences, and vision for the future.

KJTHAKID – returning for Part 2, reflecting on his growth since his first appearance and sharing what’s next.

Together, they dive into their creative process, collaboration on “Letter to My Baby,” navigating Bolton’s scene, and staying authentic in the face of negativity.

🔑 Episode Highlights

🎶 Collaboration: The making of “Letter to My Baby”

🎤 Authentic stories of growth, lessons, and ambitions

🚀 Goals: from underground gigs to radio and chart success

💬 Bolton scene: beef, diss tracks & why they rise above it

👪 Family support, motivation, and keeping it real

📱 Social media, trolls, and how to stay focused

💡 Advice for new artists: just start, keep going, stay authentic

🕒 Chapters

00:00 – Intro & welcome back
00:57 – KJTHAKID returns with KAGE
02:44 – New collab: Letter to My Baby
06:06 – KAGE’s music journey & style
10:20 – Creative process: lyrics vs beats
13:01 – Family support & motivation
15:07 – Performing live & connecting with fans
18:20 – Why quality matters more than quantity
22:52 – Ambitions: radio play, charts & future plans
26:24 – Beat selection & creative confidence
29:05 – Bolton scene, beef & diss tracks
34:53 – Staying authentic & avoiding negativity
38:16 – Advice for new artists
45:28 – Future projects & shoutouts
49:06 – Handling trolls & social media
53:36 – Closing thoughts & next moves

🎶 Featured Artists

KAGE
👉 linktr.ee/P3DR0KAGE
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@UCwTkTrilBS_7RVEkeOppTfg

KJTHAKID
👉 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iT8YmnlhR8uoPD2hu7Yeu
👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQy_Ca2Pmrtd66wSisK5JQ
👉 https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kjthakid

📌 About the I.E. Media Podcast

Step into raw, unfiltered conversations that spotlight real people and powerful journeys. From ex-DEA agents and music artists to community voices, creatives, and everyday individuals with something to say — we bring untold stories and life experiences to the forefront.

We’ve covered topics like the fentanyl crisis, public safety, faith, personal transformation, youth culture, and the music industry — plus I upload some of my own music productions, mixes, and occasional reaction content.

What You’ll Find:
• Candid interviews with people from all walks of life
• Life stories that reveal deeper truths and challenges in society
• Music drops, mixes, and real-time reactions

Popular Topics:
• Public Safety & Drug Awareness
• Music, Culture & Creative Journeys
• Faith, Mindset & Personal Growth
• Street-Level Perspectives & Community Impact
• Real Talk from People Who’ve Lived It

To be on the show Contact: illusive.media@hotmail.com

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In this eye-opening episode of the I.E. Media Podcast, cybersecurity expert Craig Taylor—CEO of CyberHoot—joins Marty for a deep dive into cyber literacy and what it really means to be safe in today’s digital world.

We cover:

Real-life scams that cost companies thousands 💸

Why being "computer literate" isn't enough

Password hygiene & how to protect your accounts 🔐

Mobile phone privacy threats 📱

Social engineering & phishing with AI 🤖

Practical steps anyone can take to stay protected

Whether you're tech-savvy or just starting out, this conversation is packed with must-know advice to protect yourself, your family, and your business online.

🎧 Listen, learn, and level up your cyber smarts!

🔗 Free Cyber Literacy Training for Individuals:
👉 https://www.cyberhoot.com/individuals
📣 Use code IEMEDIA20 for 20% off CyberHoot business plans!

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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 - Intro to Cyber Literacy with Craig Taylor
01:04 - Why Tech-Savvy Doesn’t Equal Cyber-Safe
02:36 - The Gift Card Scam That Sparked CyberHoot
05:22 - Common Modern Scams: Romance, Disaster, Hiring
07:13 - Smartphone Hacking & Listening Devices
08:48 - Mac Malware and Mobile Threats
10:49 - App Permissions & Listening AI
12:21 - Are Free AI Tools Safe? What to Watch Out For
13:24 - Password Hygiene & Best Practices
16:38 - Why Length = Strength in Passwords
19:33 - How Password Managers Can Save You
21:06 - Multifactor Authentication & Passkeys Explained
23:03 - What to Do After a Data Breach
24:34 - The Top 2 Cyber Skills Everyone Needs
25:02 - Learn Phishing Awareness at CyberHoot
27:10 - The Importance of Cyber Literacy in the Workplace
29:24 - Can Hackers Take Down the Grid?
31:46 - Squirrels, Power Outages & Cyber Testing
33:48 - Cyber Safety Isn’t Rocket Science
36:01 - How CyberHoot Uses Positive Reinforcement
38:02 - Teaching Kids & Students Cyber Literacy
39:09 - Craig’s Son & the Xbox Password Lesson
40:09 - Real Stories of Bank Scams & Identity Theft
42:20 - Reacting to Urgent Emails: A Red Flag
43:59 - Social Media “Fun Facts” = Hacker Gold
45:10 - Why You Should Lie to Security Questions
46:38 - DNA Breaches, 23andMe & Privacy Concerns
47:10 - Emerging Threats: QR Code Scams & Browser Extensions
49:09 - CyberHoot Discount & Final Thoughts
50:13 - Podcast Wrap-up & Thank You

#CyberSecurity #CyberLiteracy #CraigTaylor #CyberHoot #OnlineSafety #PasswordSecurity #PhishingScams #DataProtection #TechPodcast #IEMediaPodcast #DigitalSafety #HackingAwareness #CyberAwareness #StaySafeOnline #PrivacyMatters

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