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The Martin Talk Show
by Martin Colton
The Martin Talk Show UNCUT playlist dives deep with bold voices shaping our world. From artists to activists, entrepreneurs to visionaries, we amplify changemakers who challenge the norm, spark creativity, and drive impact. No edits. No scripts. Just raw, authentic conversations that inspire action.#AmplifyChangemakers #UncutConversations #RealTalk
Episodes
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Seledka | EdFringe 26 | Uliana Klimchuk & Lily Afghani | Episode 592
In Episode 592 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with writer-performer Uliana Klimchuk and director Lily Afghani to explore *Seledka*, their bold one-woman political satire at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.Through humour, satire and storytelling, *Seledka* confronts propaganda, cultural...
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Broken Planet Show | EdFringe 26 | Callum Grant | Episode 595
In Episode 595 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with Callum Grant at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to explore the story behind Broken Planet Show.Callum shares the inspiration behind the show, his creative journey and the experience of bringing his work to Edinburgh. It’s another...
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Sex, Drugs & Conscious Souls | EdFringe 26 | Ellerose Guillpry | Episode 596
In Episode 596 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin meets Ellerose Guillory to explore the extraordinary true story behind *Sex, Drugs & Conscious Souls* at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.A conservative pastor and a pansexual, polyamorous artist walk into a bar—and three years later, they’ve…
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Bobby Davro | EdFringe 26 | Davro's Back! | Episode 598
Comedy legend Bobby Davro joins Martin at the Edinburgh Fringe for Episode 598 of The Martin Talk Show!Following his show *Davro’s Back!*, Bobby reflects on his remarkable career, the enduring power of laughter and what keeps drawing him back to the stage. It’s a lively, honest and entertaining...
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Majenin | EdFringe 26 | Marena Riyad | Episode 597
In Episode 597 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with Marena Riyad to explore *Majenin* at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.Marena shares the story behind the show, her creative journey and what it means to bring *Majenin* to Edinburgh. It’s another conversation uncovering the stories...
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Arachne / Athena | EdFringe 26 | Britt Anderson | Episode 594
In Episode 594 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with theatre-maker and performer Britt Anderson to explore *Arachne / Athena* at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.This bold, funny and imaginative solo show reimagines the Greek myth of Athena and Arachne for the modern world. Athena’s...
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Fool's Goldmine | EdFringe 26 | Stacie Burrows | Episode 591
In Episode 591 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with Stacie Burrows to uncover the story behind *Fool’s Goldmine* at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.Stacie shares the inspiration behind the show, her creative journey and what it takes to turn personal experiences into something...
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Damn Me (to Hell) | EdFringe 26 | Iftach Jephthah Ophir | Episode 590
What happens when comedy dares to be offensive—and gets away with it?In Episode 590 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin meets Iftach Jephthah Ophir at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to discuss *Damn Me (to Hell)*—a bold, fearless and courageously offensive show that pushes boundaries in all the right...
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His country is collapsing | EdFringe 26 | John Achkar | Episode 589
What happens when your country is collapsing, you’ve just become a father, and you decide this is the perfect moment to perform stand-up in English for the first time?In Episode 589 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin Colton meets Lebanese comedian John Achkar at the Edinburgh Fringe to discover the...
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Chaos | EdFringe 26 | Bron Lewis | Episode 588
What happens when three children, a puppy, a career change and your mental health all collide?In Episode 588 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin meets Australian comedian Bron Lewis following her Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show, *Chaos*.A former high-school teacher and mother of three, Bron transforms...
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Bumpo | EdFringe 26 | Chris Palmieri | Episode 587
What advice would you take from a half-human, half-dog genetic experiment?Episode 587 is one of Martin’s more playful Fringe conversations yet, as he talks directly to Bumpo—the wonderfully inappropriate, affectionate and unpredictable star of the Edinburgh Fringe show bearing his name.Puppeteer...
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Dr Jimmy: First Steps Into the Gay-niverse | EdFringe 26 | James Lyon | Episode 586
What happens when queer identity collides with quantum physics?In Episode 586 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin meets James Lyon, creator and performer of *Dr Jimmy: First Steps Into the Gay-niverse*.Dr Jimmy is on a mission to discover the ultimate Theory of Everything—or become the first gay man…
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Perfectly Imperfeckt! | EdFringe 26 | Burce Tutku Tuncali | Episode 585
What if being imperfect is exactly what makes us interesting?In Episode 585 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin meets Burce Tutku Tuncali following her Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show, *Perfectly Imperfeckt!*With her infectious smile, warmth and honest humour, Burce captivated her audience. This...
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Decisions Decisions WIP | EdFringe 26 | Nerine Skinner | Episode 584
What happens when every decision leads to another question?In Episode 584 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with comedian and impressionist Nerine Skinner to discuss her Edinburgh Fringe work in progress, *Decisions Decisions*.Nerine shares the story behind the show, the choices that…
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Peace and Chicken Grease | EdFringe 26 | River Olivia Rose | Episode 583
From pole dancing to protests, River Olivia Rose has lived a story unlike any other.In Episode 583 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin Colton meets fearless storyteller River Olivia Rose to discuss her Edinburgh Fringe show, Love, Peace and Chicken Grease.River transforms raw lived experience into...
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101 Rules for a Better World (by Comedians) | EdFringe 26 | Leslie Gold | Episode 582
What if comedians were allowed to rewrite the rules of the world?In Episode 582 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin Colton meets comedian and host Leslie Gold at the Edinburgh Fringe to explore 101 Rules for a Better World (by Comedians).Following its sell-out 2025 Fringe run, the interactive panel...
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I Can See O'Leary Now The Ray Has Gone | EdFringe 26 | Ray O'Leary | Episode 581
In Episode 581 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin talks with New Zealand comedian Ray O’Leary to discuss I Can See O’Leary Now The Ray Has Gone at Edinburgh Fringe 2026.Known for Taskmaster New Zealand, Have You Been Paying Attention? and his unmistakable grey suit, Ray has built a distinctive…
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Lt. Love Dr.'s Boot Camp for Lonely People (like You) | EdFringe 26 | Chloe Matonis | Episode 580
In Episode 580 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with New York comedian and clown Chloe Matonis to discuss Lt. Love Dr.’s Boot Camp for Lonely People Like You.Chloe transforms into Lt. Love Dr. Hotty McTotty—a futuristic soldier sent back from 2075 on a mission to revive human connection...
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Geoff Lloyd | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Virgin Radio | Episode 579
In Episode 579 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin steps inside the Virgin Radio podcast space at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 for an epic conversation with broadcaster and podcast pioneer Geoff Lloyd.Geoff currently hosts Virgin Radio Evenings from Monday to Thursday and presents Geoff Lloyd’s Friendzone,...
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The Meeples XXX | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Tara Steele | Episode 578
In Episode 578 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with choreographer and aerial artist Tara Steele to discuss The Meeples: XXX at Edinburgh Fringe 2026.The world’s most famous puppet-style characters have lost their funding and their television home—so they respond by creating a wildly...
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Rhys Reviews | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Rhys Payne | Episode 576
In Episode 576 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with Rhys Payne, the creator of Rhys Reviews, during his first Edinburgh Fringe experience.Rhys Reviews is an entertainment and theatre platform dedicated to shining a spotlight on new productions, emerging creatives and musical...
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Already Here | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Susan Hodges & Ramon de Ocampo | Episode 575
In Episode 575 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with writer and performer Susan “SJ” Hodges and actor Ramón de Ocampo to discuss Already Here at Edinburgh Fringe 2026.This darkly funny and deeply personal new play follows a widowed mother who turns to an AI companion for comfort—only for...
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An American Comedy Show | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Brendon Lemon | Episode 574
In Episode 574 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with Detroit-born comedian Brendon Lemon at the Edinburgh Fringe.Brendon shares his unique perspective on American identity, politics and the cultural divide between Britain and the United States—all through the sharp lens of comedy.His…
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Love in the Time of Fifth Grade | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Marina Di Marzo | Episode 577
In Episode 577 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with New York writer and comedian Marina di Marzo to discuss Love in the Time of Fifth Grade.Marina looks back at her early-2000s childhood—when she was an unstoppable romantic—and asks what changed when love, dating and growing up became…
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(No) Refunds | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Katy Murphy | Episode 573
How much does it really cost to become a star?In Episode 573 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin Colton is joined by New York-based writer and performer Katy Murphy, creator of the interactive Edinburgh Fringe show (No) Refunds.Hosted by Katy’s dazzling alter ego Tiffany Gold, (No) Refunds transforms...
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Voltei | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Joana Raio | Episode 572
In Episode 572 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin Colton is joined by Portuguese actor and theatre-maker Joana Raio, creator and performer of the award-winning solo show Voltei.Joana shares the story behind this autobiographical production, inspired by her 12 years living in the UK and her eventual...
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Gail Porter| Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Poltergeist| Episode 571
Some performers make you laugh. Gail Porter makes an entire room feel like it has just made a new best friend.In Episode 571 of *The Martin Talk Show*, Martin Colton sits down with Scottish television personality, comedian and ghost hunter Gail Porter to discuss her Edinburgh Fringe 2026 show,...
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Lizzy Sunshine| Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Liz Coin| Episode 570
Some people light up a room. Liz Coin turns the whole room into part of the show.In Episode 570 of *The Martin Talk Show*, Martin Colton sits down with New York comedian, actor and writer Liz Coin to discuss *Lizzy Sunshine* at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026.When Lizzy’s partner fails to appear, the...
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I Can't Tell What She's Saying | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Rosie Jones | Episode 569
What do you do when people claim they cannot understand you? If you’re Rosie Jones, you turn their words into the title of your show—and make them listen.In Episode 569 of The Martin Talk Show, host Martin Colton sits down with comedian, writer, actor and Taskmaster star Rosie Jones at the...
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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,...
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I Almost Died For This | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Kristina Libby | Episode 567
What happens when doing everything “right” nearly costs you everything?In Episode 567 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin Colton reconnects with award-winning storyteller, writer and artist Kristina Libby at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.Kristina returns to the podcast following her earlier…
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Woman Seeking cuddles | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Ren McAslan & Hannah Strauss
“Everyone is searching for connection—but what happens when that search becomes messy, painful and impossible to control?”At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, Martin Colton reconnects with Emmy-nominated playwright Ren McAslan and performer Hannah Strauss to discuss their darkly comic,...
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@Jenna | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Winnie Stack
“What happens when your childhood diaries understand you before you understand yourself?”At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, Martin Colton reconnects with New York and Los Angeles-based actor, writer and comedian Winnie Stack to discuss her autobiographical solo show, *@Jenna*.Built from...
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Well-Balanced Dads | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Britt Anderson & Richie Schiraldi
“Parenthood is a balancing act—but Dick and Dale take that literally.”At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, Martin Colton is joined by Britt Anderson and returning guest Richie Schiraldi, the co-creators and performers behind *Well-Balanced Dads*.Dick and Dale are two suburban American dads…
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Michael Eddleston | The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) | Episode 563
⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGThis episode contains a sensitive discussion about suicide, self-harm and deaths caused by pesticide poisoning. Some viewers may find the subject matter distressing. Please listen with care and step away if you need to.If you or someone else is in immediate danger in the UK…
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Naz Saad | Words & Actions part of The Edinburgh Fringe 26 Series | Episode 562
“Art can restore the humanity that history tries to flatten.”In Episode 562 of *The Martin Talk Show*, Martin Colton meets artist and writer Naz Saad at Words & Actions for Peace in Edinburgh.Naz discusses her exhibition, *(Op)pressed Flowers*, which reimagines historical portraits by introducing...
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Armageddon Outta Here | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Tom Johnson & Rob Glenister
If the world were ending, would humanity pull together—or squabble all the way to impact?At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, Martin Colton is joined by performers Tom Johnson and Rob Glenister to discuss their dark, loud and gloriously anarchic sketch show, *Armageddon Outta Here*.An asteroid…
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Freedon Guy | Edinburgh Fring UnCut Ep560 | James Robertson
“What does freedom truly mean to you?”Recorded in the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Martin Colton meets James Robertson — better known as the Freedom Guy — for a spontaneous and completely unfiltered conversation.In Episode 560 of *The Martin Talk Show*, James shares his message of...
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Scotland, Home of The Brave | Adam Watters | Edfringe 26 | Ep614
Discover the vibrant history and culture of Edinburgh through the eyes of local entertainer Adam. In this video, Adam shares his unique experiences and insights about performing on the streets of this iconic city.Key takeaways:* Adam's connection to Edinburgh and its significance in his life.*…
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Humdinger Words | Ben Dali | Edfringe 26 | Ep613
Join us as we dive into the highs and lows of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! 🎭 In this insightful conversation, Martin Colton shares his experiences, challenges, and valuable lessons learned from this year's festival. Key takeaways: The importance of realistic expectations in a...
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Meet Mayor Max | Alex Robins & Jon Nash | Edfringe 26 | Ep612
Join us as we dive into the captivating world of storytelling with Alex and John! In this episode, we explore their show, Meet Me and Max, and the journey of creating a solo performance that blends personal experiences with documentary elements. Discover the challenges and triumphs of bringing…
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The Event | Mike McShane | Edfringe 26 | Ep611
Join us for an insightful conversation with Mike as we explore the nuances of performance and the impact of theater on personal growth. In this video, we dive deep into the art of acting, the challenges of repetition, and the importance of connection with the audience. Key takeaways: The unique...
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Angelos Epithemiou – Can I Just Show You What I Got | Dan Skinner | Edfringe 26 | Ep610
Join us for an insightful conversation on the role of ego in creativity! In this episode, we explore how ego influences performance and character development with Martin Colton.Key takeaways:* The importance of ego in driving creativity.* How to balance ego on and off stage.* The evolution of...
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If I'm Not Wrong | Tarang Hardikar | Edfringe 26 | Ep609
Join us as we dive into the world of stand-up comedy with Tarang! In this insightful interview, we explore the journey of a comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, discussing the importance of connection, creativity, and the unique experiences that shape a performer.Key takeaways:* The power…
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Lover Girl | Temi Wilkey | Edfringe 26 | Ep608
Discover the courage behind creativity in this insightful interview with Tammy, the star of Love a Girl. 🌟In this video, we explore how Tammy draws strength from her ancestors and the importance of playfulness in storytelling. Join us as we discuss the balance between truth and performance, and...
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1518: The Dancing Plague | Hannah Ponturo | Edfringe 26 | Ep607
Explore the fascinating true story of the Dancing Plague of 1518 in this engaging interview! Discover how this historical event mirrors modern crises like COVID-19 and the lessons we can learn from it.Key takeaways:* The Dancing Plague was a real event where people danced uncontrollably, leading…
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Join The Club | Kate Daley | Edfringe 26 | Ep606
Join us as we dive into the powerful journey of sharing personal trauma through performance art. In this video, Kate discusses her show at the Fringe, which explores her experience with sexual assault and how it transformed into a source of empowerment for herself and others.Key takeaways:* The...
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How to Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C | EdFringe 26 | Kona Morris | Episode 605
Join us as we dive into the journey of creativity and self-discovery with performer Kona! In this insightful conversation, Kona reflects on her recent run at the Edinburgh Fringe, sharing the highs and lows of performing for over 500 people. Discover how she overcame perfectionism, embraced the...
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Did you charge your phone for the end of the world? | EdFringe 26 | Fletcher Michael | Episode 604
Join us as we explore the vibrant connections and experiences at the Fringe Festival! Discover how artists from New York are thriving in this unique environment, building friendships, and sharing their creative journeys. Key takeaways: The excitement of sold-out shows and audience engagement....
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Stephen Smith| EdFringe 26 | One Man Poe | Episode 603
Discover the secrets of thriving in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! In this insightful interview, Stephen shares his journey as a performer and producer, revealing how to navigate the challenges of show business while maximizing your creative potential.Key takeaways:* The importance of marketing…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Martin Talk Show UNCUT playlist dives deep with bold voices shaping our world. From artists to activists, entrepreneurs to visionaries, we amplify changemakers who challenge the norm, spark creativity, and drive impact. No edits. No scripts. Just raw, authentic conversations that inspire action.#AmplifyChangemakers #UncutConversations #RealTalk
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Martin Colton
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The Martin Talk Show UNCUT playlist dives deep with bold voices shaping our world. From artists to activists, entrepreneurs to visionaries, we amplify changemakers who challenge the norm, spark creativity, and drive impact. No edits. No scripts. Just raw, authentic conversations that inspire...
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