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I'm Martin Alexander Colton, a presenter and producer with a passion for long-form interviewing, live broadcasting and community storytelling. I bring a warm, intelligent, engaging style that blends journalistic rigour with empathy, and I thrive in unscripted conversations that illuminate complex subjects. Over the past decade I built The Martin Talk Show, delivering 450+ episodes and reaching hundreds of thousands of listeners across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I lead editorial, guest booking and production end-to-end, while growing an engaged community and collaborating with arts, culture and public-interest organisations.…I'm Martin Alexander Colton, a presenter and producer with a passion for long-form interviewing, live broadcasting and community storytelling. I bring a warm, intelligent, engaging style that blends journalistic rigour with empathy, and I thrive in unscripted conversations that illuminate complex subjects. Over the past decade I built The Martin Talk Show, delivering 450+ episodes and reaching hundreds of thousands of listeners across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I lead editorial, guest booking and production end-to-end, while growing an engaged community and collaborating with arts, culture and public-interest organisations.

Martin Alexander Colton

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I'm Martin Alexander Colton, a presenter and producer with a passion for long-form interviewing, live broadcasting and community storytelling. I bring a warm, intelligent, engaging style that blends journalistic rigour with empathy, and I thrive in unscripted conversations that illuminate complex subjects. Over the past decade I built The Martin Talk Show, delivering 450+ episodes and reaching hundreds of thousands of listeners across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I lead editorial, guest booking and production end-to-end, while growing an engaged community and collaborating with arts, culture and public-interest organisations.…I'm Martin Alexander Colton, a presenter and producer with a passion for long-form interviewing, live broadcasting and community storytelling. I bring a warm, intelligent, engaging style that blends journalistic rigour with empathy, and I thrive in unscripted conversations that illuminate complex subjects. Over the past decade I built The Martin Talk Show, delivering 450+ episodes and reaching hundreds of thousands of listeners across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I lead editorial, guest booking and production end-to-end, while growing an engaged community and collaborating with arts, culture and public-interest organisations.

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I’m Martin Alexander Colton, a presenter and producer with a passion for long-form interviewing, live broadcasting and community storytelling. I bring a warm, intelligent, engaging style that blends journalistic rigour with empathy, and I thrive in unscripted conversations that illuminate complex subjects.

Over the past decade I built The Martin Talk Show, delivering 450+ episodes and reaching hundreds of thousands of listeners across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I lead editorial, guest booking and production end-to-end, while growing an engaged community and collaborating with arts, culture and public-interest organisations.

Skills

Podcast Production

Branding

Experience Level

Podcast Production

Expert

Branding

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Host & Producer at The Martin Talk Show (Independent Podcast and Digital Series)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Creator, presenter and producer of a long-running interview podcast; book and interview guests independently across creative, cultural and social sectors; translate complex subjects into engaging, accessible conversation; manage research, scripting, recording, editing and distribution; build and maintain an engaged listener community across platforms.

General Manager & Chair at Victoria Hall Theatre, Harlow

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022

Led a charitable theatre and community venue for over a decade; produced and directed more than 250 live events; hosted panel discussions, interviews and public forums; represented the organisation in media and public-facing roles; built partnerships with councils, charities and arts organisations.

Live Presenter, Moderator & Public Speaker at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2010 - Present

Host for live discussions, charity events and cultural panels; comfortable managing unscripted conversation and audience interaction; trusted voice for community storytelling and public dialogue.

Actor – Screen, Stage & Voice at Various Credits

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2025

Actor across BBC television, touring theatre productions and voice work.

Writer, Director & Producer of Touring Theatre Productions at Self-Produced Touring Theatre

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022

Wrote, directed and produced touring theatre productions.

Live Presenter, Moderator & Public Speaker at Various Live Events

January 1, 2010 - Present

Host for live discussions, charity events and cultural panels. Comfortable managing unscripted conversation and audience interaction. Trusted voice for community storytelling and public dialogue.

Actor at Screen, Stage & Voice (Credits across BBC, theatre and voice work)

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2025

Credits include BBC television, touring theatre productions and voice work.

Writer, Director & Producer at Touring Theatre Productions

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2022

Wrote, directed and produced touring theatre productions.