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I.E Media Podcast
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 internet’s 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. Media—an 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 it’s speaking with people who’ve 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
I.E Media Podcast
KAGE x KJTHAKID | First Collab, Music Journeys & Future Dreams (Podcast EP#27)
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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
My Links: https://linktr.ee/i.e_media