Get ready for a conversation that will both challenge and inspire you 🎭✨. In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, recorded live on the vibrant streets of the Edinburgh Fringe, I sit down with the brilliant and fearless Gabrielle Leonore. Known for her bold and unapologetic voice, Gabrielle brings her one-woman comedy My Life as an “Inspirational Porn” Star to the world’s biggest arts festival.

Together, we dive into her journey as a writer, producer, and performer, exploring themes of sex, love, drugs, identity, and the raw realities of life as an autistic bisexual woman 🌈🔥. With humour, vulnerability, and unflinching honesty, Gabrielle shares how her art pushes boundaries and dismantles stereotypes—challenging audiences to see beyond labels and embrace the complexities of being human.

This conversation isn’t just about performance—it’s about courage, resilience, and the power of telling your story in your own voice. Whether you’re an artist, a creative soul, or someone seeking inspiration to break free from expectations, Gabrielle’s journey will leave you questioning, laughing, and reflecting deeply.

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Prepare to be transported into a world where art collides with psychology, rebellion, and raw human truth 🎭✨. In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, I, Martin Colton, sit down with the remarkable Desmond Devenish at the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival—recorded live on the vibrant streets of Edinburgh. This conversation dives into the gripping solo performance that unravels the complexities of morality, identity, and power, leaving you questioning where righteousness ends and extremism begins.

Together, we explore how Hitchens—a character forged from law-enforcement training and a controlled upbringing—faces ghosts of the past and the dangerous pull of radical ideologies. With rebellion and moral ambiguity at its core, this piece blurs the lines between hero and villain, placing the audience in the position of judge and jury 👁️⚖️.

What made this show a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me was that I was the only audience member. Imagine the intensity, the intimacy, and the vulnerability of being immersed in a performance designed to challenge every belief and provoke every thought. This episode is more than just an interview—it’s an exploration of art’s power to confront, disturb, and inspire 🌌🔥.

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Step into a conversation that will challenge your perspective on fame, identity, and the cost of living in the spotlight 🌟🎭 In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe on the vibrant streets of Edinburgh, I sit down with the brilliant Ena Begovic—actress, writer, and fearless storyteller. Together, we explore her bold and provocative piece that asks one powerful question: How far would you go for fame?

Through the character of Daisy (@daisy_beautyme), Ena unpacks the dark comedy of an Instagram star ensnared in the fantasy of social media perfection 📱✨ From a betrothal built on subscriber counts to hashtags born from her sister’s secrets, Daisy’s journey is one of obsession, illusion, and the desperate hunger for validation. Beneath the satire lies a story of raw vulnerability, one that invites us all to reflect on our own relationship with attention, performance, and authenticity.

The Reviews Hub called it “a rollercoaster that had us hanging on a hook, then gutted us”—and in our conversation, Ena dives into the heart of why this story matters now more than ever. This isn’t just theatre; it’s a mirror to our times.

Join us in this inspiring and thought-provoking dialogue that dares you to push boundaries and reimagine what creativity and truth really mean 🎤💡

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Join Shabaz Ali 🎤 in this electrifying episode of The Martin Talk Show, where comedy collides with culture and authenticity shines brighter than any filter ✨. Recorded live on the vibrant streets of Edinburgh during the world-famous Fringe Festival 🎭, Shabaz brings his razor-sharp wit, unapologetic honesty, and contagious energy to the mic.Shabaz’s debut comedy show is jam-packed with side-splitting observations on the ridiculous extremes people go to in pursuit of the “perfect” online life 📱😂. His interactive, fearless style leaves no one off limits—including the audience—while reminding us of the beauty in our wonderfully ordinary lives ❤️. Praised as “hilarious and thought-provoking” by Davina McCall 🌟, Shabaz has become a pop-culture phenomenon with millions of followers who can’t get enough of his quick-fire takedowns of internet crazes and fake perfection.Beyond the laughs, Shabaz speaks to something deeper—the universal craving for authenticity in a world obsessed with appearances. His journey from viral star to bestselling author 📚 (I’m Rich You’re Poor, March 2024), to touring comedian, broadcaster, and podcast host is nothing short of inspiring. As he and I, Martin Colton, dive into his world, you’ll discover not just a comedian at the height of his powers, but an artist with a message that resonates far beyond the punchline. 🌍💡🎧 Step into this conversation, and let Shabaz Ali remind you that real is always better than perfect.

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✨ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show, where I, Martin Colton, dive deep into conversations with extraordinary creatives shaping the future of art, theatre, music, dance, film, and beyond. Recorded live on the bustling streets of the Edinburgh Fringe, this episode takes you into a world where silence speaks louder than words, and imagination knows no limits.

🎭 In this unforgettable conversation, I sit down with the phenomenal Silent Rocco, a modern mime artist who transforms emptiness into dreamscapes, gestures into emotions, and silence into meaning. With no set, no props, and no words, Rocco weaves stories that are at once magical and deeply human—inviting us to feel, to wonder, and to see the invisible.

🌍 From his early days performing as a robot in his brother’s breakdance group, to drawing inspiration from Canadian mime legend Michel Courtemanche, Silent Rocco has carved a path that bridges tradition and modernity. His artistry has carried him from Berlin to Colombia, Thailand, Slovakia, Korea, and onto international stages and television screens, captivating audiences worldwide with his mantra: LESS TALK, MORE FEELS.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll discover the origins of his artistry, the vulnerability behind performing without words, and the bold ways he’s pushing mime into the heart of modern variety shows. Whether on stage, on the street, or through millions of views online, Rocco’s art reminds us that sometimes silence is the loudest form of expression.

✨ Join us for an inspiring journey into the world of Modern Mime Tales—a reminder that creativity has no boundaries, only infinite possibilities.

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✨ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show with me, your host Martin Colton. This episode takes us right into the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 🎭—recorded live on the buzzing streets of Edinburgh. Today we dive into the fascinating world of philosophy, theatre, and imagination with writer and performer Jeremy Stockwell as he conjures the free-spirited, countercultural philosopher Alan Watts for one unforgettable night.💭 In this extraordinary conversation, Jeremy brings Watts to life on stage—through wit, vulnerability, and improvisation—exploring love, sex, vodka, mortality, and the eternal question: is the glass half full or half empty? Directed by Terry Johnson, this piece is as unpredictable as it is profound, breaking down the fourth wall and inviting the audience into a shared space of play, curiosity, and exploration.🌿 For those new to Alan Watts, he was a philosopher, writer, and thinker who challenged conventions of religion, consciousness, and identity. Born in Kent in 1915, Watts reshaped Western understandings of Zen Buddhism and spirituality through books like The Way of Zen and The Wisdom of Insecurity. Jeremy’s performance doesn’t just reimagine Watts—it questions who he really was, whether he was likeable, and how his ideas can still push us to rethink the world today.🔥 This is not just theatre. It’s not just philosophy. It’s a living dialogue between past and present, imagination and reality. Join us for this inspiring, daring conversation and step into the eccentric, provocative world of Alan Watts as seen through Jeremy Stockwell’s unique creative lens.🎧 The Martin Talk Show is all about in-depth conversations with artists and creatives across theatre, arts, music, dance, film, and beyond. Together, we explore not just the art itself, but the deeper ideas and emotions behind it—all in the spirit of pushing boundaries and unlocking the full power of creativity.🌟 Recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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🎙️✨ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show, where I, Martin Colton, take you deep into the heart of creativity with some of the world’s most inspiring artists. Recorded live on the buzzing streets of Edinburgh during the Fringe, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.🔥 Discover the phenomenal Jena Friedman — Oscar-nominated, boundary-pushing comedian, and one of the sharpest political voices of our time. Jena’s latest show, Motherf*cker, is as fearless as it is vulnerable, blending biting satire with deeply personal reflections on grief, motherhood, and the current political moment. Known for her work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Conan, Jena brings her trademark wit and unflinching honesty to our conversation.🇺🇸 From storming the stage in a MAGA hat to dismantling politics with razor-sharp humour, Jena’s performance balances the outrageous with the intimate. Together, we explore what it means to use art and comedy not just for laughs, but as a vehicle for truth, protest, and personal healing. This is a dialogue about pushing boundaries, finding courage in vulnerability, and the power of using your voice while you still can.🌍 The Martin Talk Show is about more than conversation — it’s about uncovering the hidden layers of creativity across theatre, music, dance, film, comedy and beyond. Join us as Jena proves why comedy matters now more than ever.💡 Be inspired. Be challenged. Be moved.

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🌟 Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show – the podcast where creativity, imagination, and fearless artistry collide! I’m your host, Martin Colton, and in this special Edinburgh Fringe edition, we step right into the world of myth, mischief, and modern commentary through the lens of an unforgettable character: Old God.🎭 Created and performed by history and clown graduate Alec Jones-Trujillo, Old God is no ordinary figure. A foppish, irreverent oracle; a singer of doom; a weaver of myth – this highly verbal, white-faced clown merges the ancient with the modern, the profound with the profane. Alec and I dive deep into the making of this extraordinary show, the inspirations that sparked it, and how humour, bouffon, and satire can help us process the strange, chaotic world we live in today.✨ Expect conversations that explore tech, politics, society, power, and the human condition – but always with wit, play, and laughter at the centre. This isn’t just a chat; it’s an invitation to reimagine what performance can be, and how we can embrace our own creativity to spark change.🎙 Recorded live on the vibrant streets of Edinburgh during the world’s biggest celebration of arts and performance, this episode captures the energy of Fringe life while unlocking the unique vision of one of its most exciting performers.If you’ve ever wondered how ancient archetypes meet modern anxieties, or how a clown can become a mirror for society’s absurdities, this conversation will inspire, entertain, and maybe even unsettle you in all the best ways.🔥 Tune in, laugh with us, and step into the strange and spectacular world of Old God.

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