"Sometimes the only way out is through... laughter." 🎭✨Welcome to a brand new LIVE episode of The Martin Talk Show 🎙️—your front-row seat to the boldest, brightest, and most brilliant voices shaping the creative world. I'm your host, Martin Colton, and this series is all about Amplifying Changemakers 🎧🔥. We dive deep with artists across theatre, music, dance, film, and beyond—unpacking the stories, struggles, and sparks behind their craft.Today’s guest is the unstoppable Liz Coin 💥—making her Fringe debut with the wildly unfiltered, chaotic and hilarious solo comedy "Lizzy Sunshine." 🌈🤣 Imagine if addiction's quirky little sister hijacked a Glee episode while trying not to become Baby Reindeer—and somehow, it works. With her co-star missing in action, Lizzy Sunshine finds herself carrying a double act... solo. Expect big characters, big feelings, audience participation, and a whole lot of heart 💃🥲🎤.From her roots at The Second City to the screen on Amazon Prime, Liz Coin is no stranger to reimagining comedy from the inside out—and tonight, she’s bringing her signature blend of joy and chaos to Edinburgh Fringe and beyond. Directed by the brilliant Makena Reynolds, this one’s not just a show, it’s an experience. 🌹👓Tune in for an unforgettable conversation that will leave you laughing, thinking, and maybe even crying a little (but in a good way). ✨🎭🎧 Watch live. Stay inspired. Share the magic.As always, connect with Martin via: https://www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/lizzy-sunshine#LizCoin #LizzySunshine #MartinTalkShow #FringeDebut #SoloShow #ComedyTheatre #LivePodcast #CreativeVoices #ChangeMakers #ArtistSpotlight #EdinburghFringe2025 #TheSecondCity #AmazonPrimeTalent #WomenInComedy #BabyReindeerVibes #MusicalChaos #BigFeelings #RoseColouredGlasses #TheatreWithHeart #MakenaReynolds #UnfilteredArt #ArtAsHealing #NYComedyScene #USComedyTour #AudienceParticipation #LivePerformance #StorytellingMagic #ComedicGenius #CreativityUnlocked #BehindTheScenes #AmplifyingArtists

🎭 “The place you belong might not be on a map – it might be in your story.” 🌍Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show – I’m your host, Martin Colton, and this is not just another conversation. It’s a creative journey. In this powerful live-streamed episode, I’m joined by the radiant and razor-sharp Anastasiya Ador as she unpacks her brilliant and deeply personal one-woman debut, Foreign Girl, live from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 🎤✨Anastasiya takes us through a whirlwind of cross-continental adventures – from Belarus to India to the UK – navigating the chaos of visa nightmares, culture clashes, and the ever-elusive search for belonging. With fearless physical comedy, biting wit, and an eye for the absurdities of bureaucracy and identity, Foreign Girl is both hilarious and haunting. 🌐💼💔We dig into what it means to live “between worlds,” how language and laughter can break barriers, and why her Fringe debut is a must-see for anyone feeling like an outsider. For creatives, migrants, and anyone caught in the liminal spaces of modern life, Anastasiya’s story is a mirror – equal parts funny and freeing. 🎭🔥🌍This podcast celebrates artists who don’t just perform – they provoke, challenge, and inspire. Tune in, laugh loud, and maybe even cry a little. 💫🗣️🎙️As always, find Martin at: www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/foreign-girl#EdinburghFringe #AnastasiyaAdor #ForeignGirl #OneWomanShow #PhysicalComedy #StorytellingTheatre #MartinTalkShow #LivePodcast #ArtistSpotlight #GlobalNomad #BelarusToUK #FringeDebut #SoloPerformance #VisaStruggles #CreativeConversations #TheatreLife #CrossCultural #IdentityOnStage #Fringe2025 #Belonging #ComedyWithHeart #InspiringWomen #NewVoices #PerformanceArt #AmplifyCreatives #ChangeMakers #TheatreTalk #ArtWithoutBorders #ImmigrantVoices #MartinColton

🎙️ “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi ✨Welcome to Episode 379 of The Martin Talk Show with me, your host Martin Colton, where we continue to amplify the voices of change makers through fearless, in-depth conversations 🎧💥. In this powerful and heart-opening episode titled “What Gets Better”, I’m joined by the extraordinary Tomás Bepalo — a bold, brilliant voice on the Fringe scene whose dark comedy pulls no punches 🎭🔥.Tomás brings us into the raw, unfiltered depths of their world as a neurodivergent, nonbinary storyteller, navigating the often-chaotic intersections of identity, desire, family and mental health. Their Edinburgh Fringe show is as much a comedy as it is a candid mirror held up to life’s contradictions. Through stand-up, storytelling and clowning, Tomás unpacks the emotional terrain of late diagnoses, testosterone journeys, dysphoria, and the deep ache of loneliness — all while making you laugh with lines like “I put the ‘T’ in Testosterone” 💉😂🌈.This isn’t just about the show — it’s about what it means to own your story, to find humour in the hurt, and to remind ourselves that while life may not get easier, we get stronger, sharper, and more ourselves 💪❤️‍🔥.Tune in for a conversation that’s messy, moving, and unmissable. 🎤 Whether you’re queer, creative, or simply human — this one’s for you. 🌀💬👇 Watch, like, comment, and subscribe — and join us on this journey of radical truth, resilience and creativity.As always, connect with Martin Via: www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tom-s-bepalo-what-gets-better

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🎙️ 🎭 Welcome to episode 378 of The Martin Talk Show with me, your host Martin Colton! 💥 This episode is a dazzling blend of laughter, rhythm, and resilience as we dive into the world of glitz, guts, and glamour with the sensational Gillian Gurganus 💃🎤🎬Titled ‘And All That Jazz’, this conversation is as sparkly and sharp as Gillian herself — a true triple threat with a heart full of hustle and a mouth full of zingers 💄✨🎶 From the sidewalks of stand-up to the spotlight of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gillian brings 30 minutes of comedic gold that’s bold, brash, and oh-so-beautiful. She shares the trials, triumphs, and toe-taps of trying to make it while navigating rejection, reinvention, and maybe… just maybe… singing and dancing her way to her destiny 🕺💔🎭This episode is a reminder that your "big break" might not look the way you expected — and that’s where the real story begins. 🌈💫Tune in for a thrilling, heartfelt, and hilarious chat that proves chasing your dream is always worth the jazz. 🎷💖 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this magic across your platforms 🌍✨As always, connect with Martin Via: www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/and-all-that-jazz-a-half-hour-by-gillian-gurganus

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🎭 “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas 🎭Welcome to a brand new LIVE episode of The Martin Talk Show, where I, Martin Colton, invite you to go deeper into the creative pulse of today’s most daring artists. 🌟🎙️ This episode brings you an unforgettable conversation with the brilliant Claudia Shnier, whose award-nominated production Split Ends is shaking the walls of theatre with raw, haunting beauty and emotional truth.Claudia shares the journey behind her tangled and tender tale of heartbreak, control, and the hypnotic pull of toxic love. From falling for a hairy Vacuum to the unravelling of emotional addiction, her work is as surreal as it is soul-stirring. ✂️💔🐾 Through physical theatre, puppetry, and multimedia, Claudia masterfully dissects what it means to lose control—and why we often choose to.This isn’t just a conversation—it’s an artistic reckoning that will challenge the way you think about love, pain, and power. Tune in as we delve into how Claudia transforms deeply personal experiences into breathtaking performance, inviting us all to ask: who holds the plug in your story? 🎬🔥The Martin Talk Show continues to amplify the voices of change-makers across theatre, dance, music, film, and beyond. 💥 Our guests don’t just chat—they break ground, inspire growth, and awaken something powerful within.🎧 Watch the livestream now and let Claudia’s artistry ignite your own creative courage. This is fringe theatre at its rawest, realest, and most unforgettable. 🌪️❤️

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Tickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/split-ends#TheMartinTalkShow #ClaudiaShnier #SplitEnds #FringeTheatre #EdFringe2025 #LivePodcast #PhysicalTheatre #PuppetryArt #MultimediaPerformance #HeartbreakArt #ToxicLove #ControlAndAddiction #CreativeConversations #AmplifyingArtists #ChangeMakers #ArtThatHeals #ExperimentalTheatre #AwardNominated #FringeVoices #WomensVoicesInTheatre #UnforgettableStories #TheatreInterview #EmotionalTruths #StorytellingThroughArt #ArtistTalks #BehindTheScenes #PowerOfArt #MartinColtonLive #ArtUnplugged #CreativeJourney

🎭 “It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humour.” – Charles Dickens ✨In this magical 🎄 Christmas-in-July episode of The Martin Talk Show, we welcome the ever-brilliant Gerry Carroll, a true storyteller whose love for A Christmas Carol began when he was just 10 years old. Now at 72, Gerry brings that childhood passion to the stage in a one-man Fringe spectacular full of ghosts, joy, music, and a generous helping of Dickensian wonder 💫👻This is more than a performance – it’s a lifetime in the making. From dancing at the Fezziwigs’ to chilling moments with Marley’s ghost, Gerry reminds us that the spirit of transformation, joy, and humanity doesn’t need to wait for December ❄️🎶🔥Streamed live prior to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 🎥🎤, this conversation goes beyond the script, diving into the timeless relevance of Dickens, the courage to pursue your art at any age, and the magic that happens when passion refuses to retire.I’m your host, Martin Colton, and on this episode we explore how one man’s love for a story became a movement of storytelling itself. Let this conversation inspire you to keep creating, keep believing, and never wait for the “right” season to bring your gifts to life 🎁💫As always, connect with Martin via: www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/a-gerry-christmas-carroll#TheMartinTalkShow #MartinColton #GerryCarroll #AChristmasCarol #DickensAtTheFringe #ScroogeInSummer #LivePodcast #FringeFestival2025 #EdinburghFringe #ChristmasShow #TheatreMagic #SoloPerformance #ActorLife #DickensianDrama #FezziwigParty #GhostsOfChristmas #CreativityUnleashed #ArtistJourney #ChangeMakers #FringeSpotlight #CreativeVoices #StorytellingMatters #LiveArt #ArtistsAtAnyAge #InspiringCreatives #TheatreLovers #CreativeCourage #PassionNeverRests #ArtHasNoAge #SpiritsOfChange #StageToSoul

“Memory is the thread that weaves love through time — even when the fabric begins to fray.” 🌸🕊️In this powerful live episode of The Martin Talk Show, I’m joined by the remarkable Cathy Lam — a Hong Kong-born director and playwright whose artistry dares to remember, reclaim, and reimagine. 🎭✨ Now based in Los Angeles, Cathy brings her deeply personal and universally resonant new play AH-MA to the Edinburgh Fringe — a lyrical reflection on loss, legacy, and love.AH-MA isn’t just a play — it’s a tender act of remembrance. 💭🔥 Cathy reflects on her experience of displacement during the Eaton Canyon fire, interwoven with memories of her grandmother’s dementia journey. What happens when the world around you burns and the people you love begin to forget? What remains when memory fades?Through rich storytelling and emotional depth, Cathy invites us into a world where language, heritage, and humanity intersect. 💬🌏 Her story honors the silent strength of grandmothers, the resilience born of hardship, and the power of theatre to illuminate the fragility — and ferocity — of the human spirit.Join us as we dive deep into Cathy’s creative process, her unique vision as a director and writer, and the healing power of storytelling in fractured times. 🎤💡 This episode is an ode to forgotten stories, unspoken pain, and the quiet beauty of rediscovery.👁️‍🗨️ “AH-MA, if one day you forget everything, please try not to forget love.”Let this conversation move you, ground you, and remind you of the invisible threads that connect us all. 💞🧵

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Tickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/ah-ma#TheMartinTalkShow #CathyLam #AHMA #EdinburghFringe2025 #TheatreMakers #DementiaAwareness #CulturalIdentity #AsianVoicesMatter #MemoryAndHealing #FringePreview #LivePodcast #WomenInTheatre #PlaywrightSpotlight #HongKongArtists #ResilienceThroughArt #PersonalStorytelling #CreativeHealing #DiasporaVoices #ArtistsOfColour #IndependentTheatre #FireAndMemory #TheatreForChange #HumanConnection #CreativeProcess #AmplifyingVoices #TheatrePodcast #LyricalTheatre #IntergenerationalLove #FringeFirstWinner #StorytellingMatters #MartinColtonLive

"Sometimes healing isn't a straight line — it's a slow, slimy crawl through the chaos." 🐌🖤🎙️ Welcome to another electrifying LIVE episode of The Martin Talk Show — the home for bold voices, creative courage, and raw, unapologetic art. I'm your host, Martin Colton, and today’s guest is a force like no other. 💥In this deeply moving and wildly original conversation, I sit down with multi-award-winning comedian Stephen Catling, whose new show “Moving on… really really slowly” takes audiences on a surreal journey through heartbreak, depression, ghosting, and the oddity of being a stand-up slug 🐛🎭. Blending dark comedy with immersive theatre, Stephen uses sketch, clowning, music, props, and raw vulnerability to show, not just talk about, the painful realities of mental health and recovery.From flashlight-wielding oddballs to owl-handed humans, Stephen’s world is bonkers — but behind the wild characters is a real, beating heart 🫀. One shaped by abuse, autistic identity, and the deeply human need to make sense of love and loss. This isn’t just comedy — it’s catharsis, created for anyone who’s ever felt broken, ghosted, or like they were crawling through life at slug speed.🎤 Stephen’s past work “Beehavioural Problems” shook the Edinburgh Fringe, earning nominations from the Malcolm Hardee Award to the Actually Autistic Excellence Award, and he's back with something even braver. This conversation goes beyond laughs — it's a mirror for the messiness of being human.Whether you’re neurodiverse, neurotypical, or somewhere in between — this one’s for the warriors moving through the world at their own pace 💫🎧 Tune in, be moved, and remember: your story matters — even if you tell it slowly.As always, connect with Martin Via: www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/moving-on-really-really-slowly

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🎭 “Stories shape who we are—not just by what they tell us, but by how they make us feel.” 🌿🖤In this LIVE episode of The Martin Talk Show, I'm joined by the incredible minds behind The Caterpillar and the Blackbird—a heartwarming, vibrant, and deeply imaginative production making its debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! 🐛✨🕊️We’re diving into a world where narrative meets dance—where movement speaks louder than words, and childhood wonder is reawakened on stage. I speak with international best-selling author Kate O’Hearn and award-winning director/choreographer Tom Dwyer, the dynamic duo behind the visionary company NarraDance. Their new show follows a young caterpillar's search for meaning, connection, and identity, told through captivating storytelling, expressive choreography, and dazzling production.This conversation is more than behind-the-scenes—it’s about the power of art to inspire empathy, ignite creativity, and introduce children and adults alike to the beautiful, complex world we live in. With animals as metaphors for real-life personalities and themes ranging from environmental consciousness to friendship, this production isn’t just a feast for the eyes—it’s a story that lives in the heart. 🐿️🦊🐸Tom shares how dance can move an audience beyond words, and Kate offers insight into writing from an ‘animal’ lens for the first time—an approach that led to a major publishing deal and an entirely new literary series launching soon. 📚💃This is a show that captures imagination while building compassion. Whether you're an artist, educator, or dreamer, this episode reminds us that movement, music, and story are tools for change—especially when shared with young audiences.🎟️ Catch the magic at the Grand Theatre, Surgeons Hall from 1–9 August, 12:10PM.💫 Tune in, be inspired, and rediscover the joy of creativity told through curious eyes and dancing wings.

As always, connect with Martin Via: www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-caterpillar-and-the-blackbird

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🎭 “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” — Kahlil GibranIn this powerful LIVE episode of The Martin Talk Show, I sit down with the multitalented Wes McClintock, as he makes his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe with his one-man masterpiece Born Blue 🎤🎸🎬. Wes brings us a rollercoaster of a show—tackling family dysfunction, trauma, healing, and absurdity—with a unique mix of stand-up, storytelling, original music, fake ads (yes, even a lasagna hat song 🍝👒), and an unflinching openness that will have you laughing one minute and rethinking your childhood the next.We dive deep into the pain and beauty of being a creative in an isolating world, and the magic that happens when we stop hiding behind jokes and start speaking the truth. Wes shares the story behind the creation of Born Blue, the journey from Canadian indie bands and car crashes to comedy school and studio solitude—culminating in this deeply moving show that is as hilarious as it is healing.💥 Get ready to laugh, cry, and maybe seek a therapist. This one is for anyone who’s ever wrestled with their past and still dared to create something meaningful out of it.As always, connect with Martin Via: www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/born-blue#TheMartinTalkShow #WesMcClintock #BornBlue #EdinburghFringe2025 #FringeDebut #CreativeHealing #ComedyWithHeart #StandUpWithSoul #MusicAndTrauma #SoloPerformance #FringeTheatre #IndieArtist #TraumaToArt #FamilyDrama #CreativeResilience #LaughCryRepeat #OneManShow #LivePodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #ArtAsTherapy #AuthenticVoices #HealingThroughHumour #TruthAndComedy #CanadianArtist #MusicianTurnedComedian #FringeMagic #FringeSpotlight #CreativeConversations #UnfilteredStories #LasagnaHatSong #ArtsMatter