The Martin Talk Show

🔥 In this unmissable episode of The Martin Talk Show, I'm joined by the extraordinary Tracey Yarad at PBH’s Free Fringe in Edinburgh 🎭✨. Her one-woman show All These Pretty Things is a soul-stirring blend of memoir and music 🎶 — a fearless deep-dive into heartbreak, betrayal, and transformation. From the sun-soaked suburbs of Australia to the electric buzz of New York City 🌏🏙️, Tracey&#39...

"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—unp...

🎭 “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 f...

🎙️ “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 Fr...

🎙️ 🎭 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...

🎭 “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...

🎭 “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...

“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 th...

"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 dow...

🎭 “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 movemen...

🎭 “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...

✨ “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” – Cesar A. Cruz 🎭Welcome to Episode 371 of The Martin Talk Show — where creativity, courage, and chaos collide 🌈🔥. I'm your host, Martin Colton, and in this electrifying episode titled "High Hoe", I sit down with the razor-sharp, hilariously raw and radiant Anna Beros 🎤💥.From the blazing stages of Slut City to th...

🎙️ "Creativity is intelligence having fun." – Albert Einstein ✨Welcome to Episode 370 of The Martin Talk Show 🎧 I’m your host, Martin Colton, and this week’s story is a masterclass in craftsmanship, collaboration, and vision. In The Story of Chordal Green & Albury House Interiors, I sit down with two extraordinary changemakers — Mark Rutty and Ricky King — the powerhouse duo behind Chordal G...

“Theatre is the art of looking at ourselves.” – Augusto Boal 🎭✨Welcome to episode 368 of The Martin Talk Show, where we continue to amplify changemakers and creative voices shaping our cultural landscape. I'm your host, Martin Colton, and in this electric new episode titled “Grease is the Word”, we're diving deep into the iconic musical that continues to captivate generations. 🎤💃🎸Join...

Join us for a powerful and inspiring livestream with Becki – a UK-based digital portrait artist and the creative force behind Rocket Art Universe. Broadcasting live from the heart of Middlesbrough to the world, Becki shares her journey of transforming obsessive passion into bold, vibrant digital art. From growing up feeling like “too much” to discovering her AuDHD identity, Becki now uses her art...

In this powerful episode of The Martin Talk Show, I sit down with actor, writer, director and actor Desmond Devenish for a gripping conversation about his solo performance The Forum — a bold and unflinching theatrical piece set to debut at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025.Broadcast live via video chat, this in-depth discussion dives into the psychological and political terrain of The Forum, a one-ma...

🎙️ “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas MertonWelcome to Episode 365 of The Martin Talk Show — This Too Shall Pass. I’m your host, Martin Colton, and this week’s conversation dives deep into music, vulnerability, reinvention, and the healing power of sound. 🎧✨My guest is none other than the phenomenal Cam Bull — lead vocalist of Echo Hoax and the compo...

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton 🎙️✨Welcome to Episode 364 of The Martin Talk Show – titled ‘BOARD OF THE BISCUIT’ 🍪🔥 – where creative minds collide and inspiration flows. I’m your host, Martin Colton, and I’m joined once again by my brilliant co-host Jake, as we dive deep into the heart of storytelling and visual magic with the extraordina...

"Creativity is intelligence having fun." – Albert Einstein 🎨🎬Welcome to Episode 363 of The Martin Talk Show — the podcast that celebrates bold voices and groundbreaking art. I'm your host Martin Colton, and in this thrilling episode titled "The Awakening", we go deep with acclaimed filmmaker and martial arts maestro Matt Routledge. 🎤🔥Matt has been creating waves in the world of action cinema s...

🎬 “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Welcome to Episode 361 of The Martin Talk Show — a raw, real, and revelatory conversation with filmmaker Dan Brownlie, whose life and creativity are anything but ordinary. 🎥✨In this episode titled ‘GroupChat’, we dive headfirst into an unpredictable, exhilarating dialogue that jumps from Jaws to breakfast cereal — but alw...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 360 of The Martin Talk Show! In this empowering new episode, host Martin Colton sits down with trailblazing indie horror producer Mel Morley to answer a question many creatives ask: "What does a Producer actually do?" 🎬💡Mel is not just a behind-the-scenes powerhouse — she’s a storyteller with a fierce creative vision and a deep understanding of the production proc...

“Leap, and the net will appear.” – John Burroughs🎙️ Episode 359 – "How To Know When You're Ready To Jump" is here, and it’s one for the dreamers, the doubters, and the doers. Hosted by Martin Colton and his dynamic new co-host Jake, this latest installment of The Martin Talk Show is a raw, real, and revealing conversation about taking the leap—before you're even sure you can fly. 🕊️✨In this episo...

"Creativity takes courage — but madness makes it unforgettable." – Unknown🎙️ Episode 358 – “8MM Cannes” of The Martin Talk Show is a cinematic street-side deep dive into bold, raw, rule-breaking filmmaking 🎬✨Recorded live from the buzzing heart of the 2025 Cannes International Film Festival 🇫🇷, this special episode brings together a visionary lineup: directors Wolf Newton and Cosmo Fle...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 357 of The Martin Talk Show — Manifesto of Hope — where we dive deep into the intersection of politics, creativity, and the power of storytelling. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Vince, Labour MP for Harlow and a former maths teacher turned political changemaker. Chris made history in 2024 by flipping Harlow red for the first time in over a decade, defeating Conservati...

“Life’s like a movie. Write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.” — Jim Henson 🎬✨Welcome to Episode 356 of The Martin Talk Show 🎙️ — the podcast series Amplifying Change Makers with deep, uncensored, and soulful conversations from across the creative cosmos. I’m your host Martin Colton, and today, we’re flying in a slightly different direction… or should I say flapping? 🐦💭Meet Jak...