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