“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton 🎙️✨Welcome to Episode 364 of The Martin Talk Show – titled ‘BOARD OF THE BISCUIT’ 🍪🔥 – where creative minds collide and inspiration flows. I’m your host, Martin Colton, and I’m joined once again by my brilliant co-host Jake, as we dive deep into the heart of storytelling and visual magic with the extraordinary Sam J Roper 🎬📸.Sam is a London-based filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist whose work stops you in your tracks – not just because of its style, but because of its soul. From the pulse of music videos to the honesty of editorial photography and the polish of commercial campaigns, Sam’s eye is unflinchingly raw and poetic. His creative ethos celebrates imperfection, emotion, and the authenticity that makes us all human 💥🌍.In this episode, Sam opens up about the path that shaped him, the vulnerability behind the lens, and why embracing the messy truth is at the core of powerful storytelling. Whether you're a filmmaker, a creative, or simply someone who feels deeply – this conversation will resonate 🎧💡.This isn’t just another chat. It’s a masterclass in finding beauty where others might not look, and a reminder that creativity isn’t about perfection – it’s about presence. 🎨🖤So grab your favourite biscuit 🍪, lean in, and let this episode feed your artistic soul.🎧 Watch. Feel. Share. And don’t forget to subscribe for more powerful conversations that amplify the artists shaping our world. 💫💬As always, connect with Martin Via: www.themartintalkshow.comFind Sam: https://samjroper.co.uk#MartinTalkShow #SamJRoper #PodcastLife #VisualStorytelling #FilmmakerInterview #CreativeInspiration #ArtisticJourney #LondonCreatives #PhotographyTalk #FilmmakingPassion #BehindTheScenes #RawArt #AuthenticVoices #CreativePodcast #MusicVideoDirector #NarrativeArt #PoeticCinema #ArtAndSoul #VisionaryArtists #EmotionalStorytelling #IndependentFilm #TheArtOfSeeing #CreativeConversations #AmplifyVoices #JakeAndMartin #StorytellersUnite #BritishCreatives #UnfilteredArt #CreativityUnleashed #VisualPoetry #FilmTalk #BoardOfTheBiscuit

"Creativity is intelligence having fun." – Albert Einstein 🎨🎬Welcome to Episode 363 of The Martin Talk Show — the podcast that celebrates bold voices and groundbreaking art. I'm your host Martin Colton, and in this thrilling episode titled "The Awakening", we go deep with acclaimed filmmaker and martial arts maestro Matt Routledge. 🎤🔥Matt has been creating waves in the world of action cinema since 1992, from nunchaku tapes to internationally recognised short films and now — directing Kevin Spacey in his first major role post-trial in the conspiracy thriller The Awakening. Currently in post-production, the film also stars Peter Stormare, Alice Eve, Julian Glover, and Eddie Hall, and promises to be a seismic moment in independent film.We discuss everything — the artistic gamble of casting Spacey 🎭, navigating media controversy 🌐, the adrenaline and discipline of martial arts filmmaking 🥋, and Matt’s cinematic inspirations (yes, there’s a passionate tangent about Kung Fu classics 👊).Matt's journey is proof that persistence, vision, and a deep respect for craft can shape a lifelong career. This episode is for creatives, rebels, and dreamers who want to make an impact with their art. 🚀🎥Don’t just consume content — be inspired to create it. Tap in and amplify your creative spark. 🌟🎧

As always, connect with Martin Via: www.themartintalkshow.com

Find Matt: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1137907

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🎬 “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Welcome to Episode 361 of The Martin Talk Show — a raw, real, and revelatory conversation with filmmaker Dan Brownlie, whose life and creativity are anything but ordinary. 🎥✨In this episode titled ‘GroupChat’, we dive headfirst into an unpredictable, exhilarating dialogue that jumps from Jaws to breakfast cereal — but always circles back to the heart of Dan’s powerful new film, GroupChat. It’s a story born from trauma, shaped by grief, and driven by the deeply human need to reconnect, reimagine, and rediscover.Dan opens up about his relentless pursuit of creative expression — from running a horror Halloween event in an escape room to launching London’s first Toy Art exhibition 🧸💀, fronting a band, crafting latex masks, designing magazines, and ultimately answering the call of filmmaking. He’s a self-taught creative force who refuses to wait for permission. And GroupChat is the culmination of that wild, resilient energy.🎭 GroupChat follows a group of friends drawn back together for an online roleplaying game — led by the mysterious Dean — only to find themselves caught in a psychological thriller that stretches far beyond the virtual realm. As lines blur between fantasy and reality, what unfolds is not just a game… it’s a reckoning.This is more than just a film conversation. It’s a journey through grief, imagination, identity, and the power of storytelling to hold us together when everything else falls apart.🎲 Did you know that roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons are increasingly used in therapy to help people process trauma and explore identity in safe, imaginative ways?🌟 Dan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3893092🌟 GroupChat: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35660047As Always, Connect with Martin via:🎭 https://www.themartintalkshow.comJoin us. Let your creativity be challenged. Your mind opened. And your heart moved.#FilmMaking #PodcastInterview #IndieFilm #CreativeJourney #BehindTheScenes #MovieMagic #StorytellingMatters #GroupChatFilm #DanBrownlie #HorrorCommunity #CreativeLife #MartinTalkShow #ArtHeals #Screenwriting #FilmDirector #HorrorCinema #FantasyMeetsReality #TabletopGaming #RoleplayTherapy #TraumaAndArt #EscapeThroughArt #MovieDiscussion #CinemaLove #FilmmakerLife #CreateEveryday #AmplifyCreatives #PassionProjects #StorytellingPower #ArtistInterview #SupportIndieFilm