The Marty Show

Host Marty Milquetoast introduces The Marty Show, an entertainment podcast, and tells a pun-contest story before interviewing actor and musician Chris Stanley.
 
Chris describes being inspired by seeing The Boys Next Door at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, playing Daddy Warbucks in middle school, and later returning to theater in high school before switching from painting to performing arts at SCAD. He discusses setbacks including being teased after shaving his head, his first paid post-college gig role-playing for the FBI at the Savannah Airport, time in New York, and feeling like a professional through Savannah Cabaret and Bay Street Theatre.
 
Chris shares horror stories about noisy set changes during a high school Crucible and entering early in Rent. He spotlights Jinhee Susie Reid and her original show Bella headed to Edinburgh Fringe, answers rapid-fire poll questions, and mentions his Instagram and stage name Topher Cronin.
 
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FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS SHOW:
00:00 Welcome to The Marty Show
00:39 Monologue and Pun Contest
02:29 Meet Chris Stanley
03:13 Origin Story of a Performer
04:52 The Shaved Head Fallout
05:46 First Roles and Theater Roots
07:33 Going Pro and Early Gigs
10:52 Why Theater Matters
12:04 Balancing Life and Stage
13:48 Performer Horror Stories
16:51 Shout Out Jinhee Susie Reid
19:23 Marty Poll Rapid Fire
27:57 Bagpipe Musical Tease
29:13 Ego Boost and Plug Time
31:55 Wrap Up and Goodbye
 

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.”
 
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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

In episode one of The Marty Show, Marty interviews performer JinHi - behold the King of Plaque!
 
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JinHi describes being inspired by films and plays in Amberg, Germany, especially watching Jesus Christ Superstar and staging playground performances at age six. JinHi’s first official performance was as the “King of Plaque” in second grade, later landing a first college theater role as the Sheriff’s Other Man in The Tavern at Armstrong State College, and says they keep performing out of love, purpose, and storytelling.
 
JinHi discusses founding Muse Arts Warehouse to provide an accessible, affordable space for artists, shares a catastrophic opening-night story at the Lucas Theater during a Tennessee Williams play with an unprepared scene partner and unexpected rain effect, and gives shout-outs to Mark Rylance and Valerie America Lavelle.
 
She takes Marty’s poll - covers snacks, rewatches, a “count it all joy” quote, typecasting challenges, and celebrity encounters (including Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck).
 
JinHi then previews her one-woman show, titled Bella, that will be performed at the Fringe in Edinburgh on August 17, with a special local preview show expected May 3 at the Savannah Theatre downtown.
 
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FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:42 Why Perform
01:28 Early Inspirations
02:27 First Roles and Breakthrough
04:21 Purpose and Balance
05:52 Creating Muse Arts
07:48 Stage Disaster Story
09:58 Shout Outs and Favorites
12:28 Marty's Poll Begins
13:17 Celebrity Encounters
16:24 Quotes Joy and Challenges
20:57 Ego Boost and Wrap Up
21:55 Current Project Bella
24:11 Final Thanks and Farewell