Always, Sometimes, Maybe | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Michele Stine | Episode 568

What happens when loneliness meets a pile of rubbish—and imagination transforms it into connection?In Episode 568 of The Martin Talk Show, host Martin Colton welcomes Chicago-based clown, puppeteer and physical performer Michele Stine back to the podcast at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.Always, Sometimes, Maybe introduces us to Lou, a lonely janitor who creates friends from the rubbish around her. Through physical comedy, puppetry, dance and a touch of theatrical magic, Michele takes audiences on a funny, heartfelt journey through isolation, neurodiversity, feeling different and finding our way back to one another.Following their earlier Fringe preview conversation, Martin and Michele reconnect in Edinburgh to explore how the show has developed, the challenge of creating comedy from loneliness and the extraordinary ability of puppetry to give discarded objects life, personality and meaning.They also discuss returning to the Fringe, building a relationship with an audience without relying on words and why even the most unconventional stories can help people feel understood.No scripts. No polished answers. Just an authentic conversation about clowning, creativity, community and our universal need for connection.🎭 SEE ALWAYS, SOMETIMES, MAYBEZOO Playground – Playground 37–30 August 2026, excluding 17 and 24 August18:25 | 60 minutesTickets:https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/always-sometimes-maybe🔗 FIND MICHELE STINEWebsite: https://www.michelejoystine.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michele_joy_stineShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwayssometimesmaybe🎙️ CONNECT WITH THE MARTIN TALK SHOWWebsite: https://www.themartintalkshow.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MartinTalkShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wfvOukaochthhVFf9EMnsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1700080572Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_martin_talk_show💛 SUPPORT THE JOURNEYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheMartinTalkShowCrowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/amplifying-change-makers-the-edinburgh-fringeWhat helps you find connection when you feel alone? Share your thoughts in the comments, subscribe and send this episode to someone who might need its message.#AlwaysSometimesMaybe #EdinburghFringe2026 #AmplifyingChangemakers