EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 30 MIN
Born Blue Fringe Preview #372
from The Martin Talk Show · host Martin Colton
🎭 “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
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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
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