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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 11 MIN

You're Not Singing Anymore with Minnie Birch & Kathy Pilkinton #402

from The Martin Talk Show · host Martin Colton

Discover the power of song, memory, and identity in this captivating episode of The Martin Talk Show, recorded live on the streets of Edinburgh during the Fringe 🎭🎶. Join me, Martin Colton, as I sit down with the brilliant Minnie Birch & Kathy Pilkton to explore their evocative show that brings the raw energy of football terraces into the world of folk music.This isn’t just about football ⚽️ and it isn’t just about folk 🎵—it’s about the voices that rise together, the rivalries and friendships that shape us, and the timeless chants that become part of our collective story. Minnie and Kathy dive deep into questions of tradition, identity, and belonging, asking who gets to define folk music and who gets to sing it. Their work is both deeply moving and joyfully communal—so whether you’re a football fan, a music lover, or simply someone who values the power of shared experience, this episode will strike a chord.Recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Records of the Year, their project is a living, breathing reminder that art is everywhere—on the pitch, in the stands, and in the songs we carry with us. 🌍✨As always, connect with Martin via: www.themartintalkshow.com#TheMartinTalkShow #EdinburghFringe #Podcast #Creativity #Artists #Theatre #Arts #Music #Dance #Film #Creatives #FringeFestival #Fringe2025 #Football #FolkMusic #FootballSongs #Identity #Culture #Community #Rivalry #Family #Memory #SingingTogether #LivePodcast #InDepthConversations #Storytelling #Voices #Chants #Terraces #ArtAndLife #Connection

Discover the power of song, memory, and identity in this captivating episode of The Martin Talk Show, recorded live on the streets of Edinburgh during the Fringe 🎭🎶. Join me, Martin Colton, as I sit down with the brilliant Minnie Birch & Kathy Pilkton to explore their evocative show that brings the raw energy of football terraces into the world of folk music.This isn’t just about football ⚽️ and it isn’t just about folk 🎵—it’s about the voices that rise together, the rivalries and friendships that shape us, and the timeless chants that become part of our collective story. Minnie and Kathy dive deep into questions of tradition, identity, and belonging, asking who gets to define folk music and who gets to sing it. Their work is both deeply moving and joyfully communal—so whether you’re a football fan, a music lover, or simply someone who values the power of shared experience, this episode will strike a chord.Recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Records of the Year, their project is a living, breathing reminder that art is everywhere—on the pitch, in the stands, and in the songs we carry with us. 🌍✨As always, connect with Martin via: www.themartintalkshow.com#TheMartinTalkShow #EdinburghFringe #Podcast #Creativity #Artists #Theatre #Arts #Music #Dance #Film #Creatives #FringeFestival #Fringe2025 #Football #FolkMusic #FootballSongs #Identity #Culture #Community #Rivalry #Family #Memory #SingingTogether #LivePodcast #InDepthConversations #Storytelling #Voices #Chants #Terraces #ArtAndLife #Connection

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