# Thoughts on Jonestown (Personal Reflections)

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Podcast: [MattCast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mattcast-6417991)
Published: 2026-01-26T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Matt shares his thoughts on season 3: Heaven on Earth. He speaks of how he chose the story of Peoples Temple and Jonestown, the possible pitfalls of doing an extended series on such a dark story, his original and eventual agendas in the creative process, and what he hopes people can take away from hearing it. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music: “Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon Bumper Music: “Get on Down,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Nu Alkemi$t

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