The Marty Show

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

Host Marty Milquetoast [https://martymilquetoast.com/#about-marty] opens episode two of The Marty Show [https://martymilquetoast.com/] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/missgingerdarlin/reels/].   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 [https://martymilquetoast.com/] Here's Miss Ginger Darlin' [https://www.instagram.com/missgingerdarlin/reels/] Miss Ginger Darlin' on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@missgingerdarlin]   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

The Marty Show's First Time: Performer JinHi Soucy, Count It All Joy

In episode one of The Marty Show, Marty interviews performer JinHi [https://www.instagram.com/ohmandoitnow/]- behold the King of Plaque!   Watch the full video version on YouTube: The Marty Show Podcast on YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMartyShowPodcast]   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.   YEAH, YOU TAP THAT: Here's Marty Milquetoast [https://martymilquetoast.com/] JinHi Soucy [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0815727/?ref_=ttfc_fcr_3_38] JinHi Soucy Rand to take autobiographical one-woman show to Edinburgh Fringe [https://www.thesavannahian.com/i-advocate-by-living-jinhi-soucy-rand-to-take-autobiographical-one-woman-show-to-edinburgh-fringe/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn0x01PzaCSAdKGHPE31TtTZEBfa0NHBPel15dWtcT59a-okqUFRXkbnfnZkY_aem_UCcptUUvyd_3ovyv3AieYQ] BELLA Goes to Edinburgh: A World Premiere - Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bellajinhi/bella-goes-to-edinburgh-a-world-premiere?ref=discovery&term=bella+&total_hits=344&category_id=282&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnBfVt2OJU1dXfDIpwUxM-Sa-DCJ1Sg32gdfv0k12C-mIrLe5mcPD8wdO_TJQ_aem_kfKG36lAe39cUk20sR9Bpg&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1dennhb0askb8]   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