Marty Milquetoast introduces an episode featuring burlesque performer Arabica Black and promotes Marty Milquetoast’s Halloween Extravaganza with ticket info (victorynorthsavannah.com) and sponsors Hair-Do Salon Savannah (hair-docrew.com) and Starship Enterprises/Starship Novelties (8114 White Bluff Rd, open late).

Arabica explains her stage name comes from a love of coffee (arabica bean; “black” coffee), shares her path from childhood dance to burlesque, and recalls her debut at Club One on June 22, 2023 with numbers to Billie Eilish and Jessie Reyez, including a therapeutic act using a wedding dress and straitjacket.

She discusses balancing early coffee-shop shifts with late shows, winning 2024 year-end Star Search, and a Dyke Nights mishap. She shouts out Axel LeVer/Vivica Vidette, answers Marty’s poll (applesauce, potatoes, Gilmore Girls, favorite quote), describes performing a silent burlesque piece in an art gallery, and notes she’s on Instagram at @arabicablackx.

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00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

01:12 Halloween Show and Tickets

02:20 Sponsors Spotlight

05:15 Podcast Format and Stage Name

06:56 Becoming a Performer

09:29 First Burlesque Debut

12:53 Feeling Like a Pro

15:27 Why She Performs

16:36 Balancing Work and Shows

18:22 Performer Horror Story

20:47 Shoutout to Axel and Vivica

24:03 Marty's Poll Begins

24:57 Potato Love Talk

25:16 Dream Show Coffee Mug

26:53 Celebrity Elevator Surprise

28:07 Worst Days Quote

28:50 Comfort Rewatch Picks

29:48 Silent Burlesque Challenge

31:37 Pets And Small Joys

32:54 Stage Pride And Anxiety

36:03 Savannah Community Shoutout

38:38 Not Unapproachable Promise

40:25 Ego Boost Segment

41:46 Where To Find Arabica

42:39 Final Thanks And Wrap

Host Marty Milquetoast welcomes local drag queen Amara Fiyera, teasing his upcoming Marty Milquetoast’s Halloween Extravaganza on Oct. 31 at Victory North Savannah, announcing sponsor Hairdo Salon Savannah, and plugging “sponsor a skeleton” via martymilquetoast@gmail.com, plus the joke you were/are waiting for.

Amara shares she’s been doing drag nearly seven years, explains her name (Amara meaning everlasting; Fiyera inspired by Wicked’s Fiyero), and traces her performer roots from musical theater (first show Grease) to her first drag number in college ("Pulled"), fueled by the rush of the crowd.

She recalls finding her comedic niche with a Pennywise holiday-themed performance. Amara discusses avoiding burnout by scheduling gigs, tells two performance disasters (a Hinesville coffee shop with a restarted track; a Mario Kart duet where props/karts fell apart), shouts out designer Ruby Hyman, answers Marty’s poll (snack, Ursula dream role, celebrity meetings with Detox and Veronica Taylor, Winnie-the-Pooh quote, Steven Universe and Devil Wears Prada), and opens up about processing grief and mental health.

She plugs Instagram @amara_fiyera, introduces Haus Coven and @hauscovensavannah, and ends with an ego-boost exchange and Marty praising her growth.

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00:00 Welcome to The Marty Show

00:51 Halloween Extravaganza Plug

01:28 Sponsor Spotlight Hairdo Salon

02:17 Sponsor a Skeleton Pitch

03:05 Joke and Interview Kickoff

03:30 Meet Amara Fiyera

04:10 Origin of the Drag Name

06:17 Early Performer Roots

09:22 First Drag Performance

10:30 Finding Her True Style

14:00 Why She Keeps Performing

15:17 Balancing Drag and Life

17:22 Performer Horror Stories

22:52 Wario or Waluigi

23:07 Shoutout Segment Begins

23:50 Designer Shoutout

25:10 Marty’s Poll Begins

25:56 Dream Roles and Villains

26:52 Celebrity Encounters

29:20 Favorite Quote and Rewatches

31:18 Grief and Forgiveness

35:10 Joy Simplicity and Growth

38:14 Trust and Communication

39:40 Ego Boost Segment

41:24 Where to Follow and Haus Coven

43:35 Final Thanks and Reflections

Host Marty Milquetoast welcomes longtime Savannah drag performer Blair Williams to The Marty Show.

Blair shares how she picked her “real-sounding” stage name from a phonebook, what inspired her to start performing after seeing a drag show at 18, and that her first gig was at Scorpio in Charlotte, where other queens mentored her. She talks about being Miss Gay America about a decade ago, balancing drag with home life with help from her husband, and why she keeps saying yes to gigs.

Blair recounts onstage horror stories (falls, losing hair, slipping on a lime, and a disastrous Miss America talent), shouts out Savannah performers, and answers Marty’s poll. She shares where to find her on Facebook and Instagram and upcoming gigs during the club’s hiatus.

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00:00 Welcome to Marty Show

00:46 Why Blair Now

01:57 Monologue Confessions

02:52 Meet Blair Williams

03:35 Choosing Drag Name

05:05 First Show Spark

06:04 First Gig Charlotte

07:40 Mentoring Drag Kids

08:42 Feeling Like Performer

10:11 Why Keep Doing Drag

11:14 Balancing Two Lives

12:45 Performance Horror Stories

16:30 Shoutouts Savannah Queens

17:28 Savannah Rising Stars

18:39 Fearless New Drag

19:03 Marty Poll Begins

19:47 Dream Shows and Snacks

21:06 Celebrity Run Ins

22:17 Quotes and Comfort Rewatch

23:54 Surviving and Thriving

24:47 Joy Pride and Gratitude

27:57 Who Blair Really Is

28:53 Love You Marty

30:10 Where to Find Blair

31:35 Final Ego Boost

Host Marty Milquetoast welcomes Savannah burlesque performer Mona Chrome, promotes Marty Milquetoast’s Halloween Extravaganza at Victory North in Savannah with performer submissions via email/Linktree, and briefly apologizes for a nearly-handy joke.

Mona shares how American Idol/The Voice, Taylor Swift, Disney Channel, and early vocal training led her to performing, including her second-grade talent show debut singing “The Show” by Lenka. She describes feeling like a real performer during Glitter Gutter at Club One, explains why burlesque fits her creative goals, and how she balances college, work, and performing while maintaining identity offstage.

Mona discusses her drive to create opportunities, a music-order disaster show that forced improvisation, shoutouts to Daddy Donyae and drag performer The Atlantic, celebrity encounters (Kristen Stewart, Ariana Madix, and Glee-related cast), pride in “adulting,” gratitude for community, and where to find her: Instagram @makeyoumonaloud and her YouTube documentary “Good as Gold: Pulling Back the Curtain” (Hot Honey Films), plus a June 26 Pride spot at The Black Rabbit.

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00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:44 Halloween Extravaganza Plug

02:03 Awkward Apology Bit

02:47 Meet Mona Chrome

03:05 Early Influences and Singing

04:08 First Talent Show Memory

05:18 Feeling Like a Pro

06:15 Why Burlesque Fits

07:31 Balancing School and Stage

08:34 Creating Your Own Gigs

10:18 Performer Horror Stories

12:55 Shoutouts to Watch

15:08 Marty’s Poll Begins

16:21 Dream Roles and Shows

16:49 Career Goals Shift

17:17 Festival Dreams

17:34 Vegas Residency Vision

17:45 Travel Struggles

18:10 Kristen Stewart Story

20:10 More Celebrity Meetings

21:07 Life Quote Philosophy

22:00 Comfort Rewatch Pick

22:17 Proud Adulting Milestone

23:41 Cat Joy Origin

24:25 Building Burlesque Community

25:31 Gratitude Check In

26:02 Wild Backstory Reveal

27:10 Ego Boost Moment

28:08 Where To Find Mona

29:55 Final Sign Off

Host Marty Milquetoast welcomes listeners to The Marty Show and announces a planned Halloween spectacular at Victory North, aiming for a spooky old-school variety show with burlesque, comedy, and a mentalist.

Marty welcomes comedian Chris Davison who chats about why he performs, his first stand-up set at Live Wire Music Hall, and when he first felt like a performer through roasts and winning over skeptical crowds. Davison recounts a major bombing at the Sentient Bean after an offensive act shifted the room’s tone, discusses balancing work, art, health, therapy, and ADHD management, and reflects on writing material from life and politics. He shouts out Josh Johnson, talks crowd work and hecklers, shares celebrity moments with Jerry Seinfeld and Lewis Black, and plugs upcoming shows and his socials.

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00:00 Welcome and Guest Tease

00:49 Halloween Spectacular Announcement

01:40 How to Contact Marty

03:09 Doctor Joke Cold Open

03:52 Meet Chris Davison

04:19 Why He Performs

05:23 First Standup Set Memories

07:09 Dick Joke Origins

08:31 Feeling Like a Performer

10:15 Comedy Influences and Roasts

11:59 Why He Keeps Doing Comedy

14:09 Balancing Life and Stage

17:52 Performer Horror Story Setup

18:38 Sentient Bean Bomb Story

24:45 Shout Out Josh Johnson

27:15 Writing Style and Work Ethic

28:41 Crowd Work in Social Media Era

31:09 Heckler Hangover

32:34 Marty's Poll Begins

34:09 Dream Stage Moments

38:48 Celebrity Run Ins

43:23 Favorite Quote Advice

45:47 Comfort Rewatch Picks

47:35 Beating ADD And Hustle

49:35 Joy In Tiny Jokes

52:35 Pride In The Craft

54:21 Gratitude And Survival

55:59 Plug And Where To Find

57:17 Ego Boost Hug

59:51 Upcoming Shows And Hades

01:01:56 Host Shoutout Finale

Marty Milquetoast opens The Marty Show by orienting listeners to Savannah’s performance scene, explaining that Club One, a long-running Savannah gay club associated with Lady Chablis, is closed as of June 2026 while awaiting renovations for a move, and noting Savannah Cabaret, a music-and-singing performance group started by producer/author Rick Garman.

In the interview segment, drag and theater performer Sallie Just Sallie describes switching from a culinary major to theater at Armstrong State, starting drag after being encouraged by others, and recalling early performances including choir and a first drag number from Rent. Sallie discusses balancing an 8–5 job, gym, and gigs, why performing is worth the expense and discomfort, and a horror story of forgetting lyrics during a Tina Turner song in a time-traveling drag queen show.

They share Disney celebrity encounters (Tina Fey, Neil Patrick Harris), favorite rewatch Deep Blue Sea, pride in community presence, bookings and Instagram (@salliejustsallie), and upcoming appearances including the Yes Queen tour.

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00:00 Welcome to The Marty Show

00:17 Savannah Scene Basics

00:36 Club One and Cabaret

02:06 Monologue Jokes and Credits

03:30 Meet the Guests

03:41 Who Is Sallie Jessy Sallie

04:14 Why Perform and Drag

06:14 First Stage Memories

07:33 First Drag and Wig Mishaps

10:50 Why Keep Doing It

12:28 Balancing Life and Games

15:21 Performer Horror Story

18:45 Onstage Chaos Moment

19:11 Shoutout Segment

20:16 Marty’s Poll Begins

21:09 Dream Roles Talk

22:26 Pandemic Cut Short

23:34 Celebrity Encounters

24:44 Quotes and Rewatchables

26:23 Big Shoes Big Problems

27:08 Weed and Park Bliss

29:18 Community Pride and Dyke Night

31:12 Gratitude and Being Approachable

33:13 Ego Boost and Donkey Head

36:28 Where to Find Sallie

38:32 Final Thanks and Sendoff

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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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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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