Confidence is the Sexiest Thing in the Room: Burlesque Performer Ginger Darlin'

Host Marty Milquetoast opens episode two of The Marty Show with a monologue answering the question, "Was he in fact forced to start a podcast?".    This week on The Marty Show, we welcome guest Ginger Darlin, a Savannah, Georgia burlesque performer and Savannah’s Best Burlesque Performer for 2025 and 2026.   Ginger describes growing up as an intense dance kid, early recitals and competitions, and feeling like a “real performer” when traveling to the Tulsa Burlesque Festival. She explains why she keeps performing, how she balances a full-time job with gigs, and shares an unbelievable 2017 Juilliard audition. Ginger shouts out Arabica Black, highlights International Black Burlesque Day (May 13), and recommends Bella Sin’s burlesque resources.   In Marty’s poll, she covers snacks, dream venues (New Orleans, Vegas), festival news (Colorado Burlesque Festival, Ohio Burlesque Festival), celebrity encounters with Lisa Ann Walter, and her guiding quote: “Fix your hearts or die.”   YEAH, YOU TAP THAT: Here's Marty Milquetoast Here's Miss Ginger Darlin' Miss Ginger Darlin' on TikTok   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome to Marty Show 00:38 Why This Podcast Exists 02:27 Meet Ginger Darlin 03:30 Dance Kid Origins 05:14 First Stage Memories 07:49 Feeling Like a Pro 09:13 Why She Keeps Performing 11:04 Balancing Day Job 12:27 Performer Horror Story 19:47 Shoutouts and Resources 23:47 Marty Poll Snack Talk 25:00 Dream Gigs and Goals 27:41 Celebrity Encounters 31:31 Favorite Quote 33:18 David Lynch Forever Watch 36:14 Body Confidence Breakthrough 40:39 Small Joys in Savannah 42:39 Proud of the Persona 45:19 Gratitude for Mentors 48:46 Approachable Not Intimidating 50:35 Ego Boost for Marty 53:15 Where to Find Ginger 56:24 Final Sign Off