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