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Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani

Angie Pontani & Brian Newman
Burlesque
New York City
Tony & the Kiki
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Showbiz
Jazz
Coney Island USA
Coney Island
Great American Songbook
Julie Mollo
Raegan Core
Dance
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Emilio's Ballato
Mermaid Parade
Sideshow
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Murray Hill
Olivia Cipolla

Behind every velvet stage curtain is an orchestra of artists, community leaders, and cultural trailblazers… and it’s time to show them off! Showing Off shines the spotlight on the innovators and icons that keep our passions alive. Hosted by married entertainers Brian Newman (musician and club entertainment director) and Angie Pontani (burlesque performer and seasoned podcast host), each episode fe... more

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Russell Hall and Nolan Byrd bring the bass and the drums to this episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani! As frequent collaborators of Brian Newman and mainstays in the New York jazz scene, Russell and Nolan have seen just about ever... more

2x GRAMMY- and Tony-winning drummer, arranger, and conductor ⁠Bryan Carter⁠ is our next guest on Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani! Bryan joins us in the studio to discuss his journey from The Juilliard School to Broadway and beyond…and t... more

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Avenue Magazine's Peter Davis and Ted Hildner are our favorite New York City socialites... and it's time to show them off! Peter and Ted join Brian Newman and Angie Pontani on the podcast to talk about how they became part of the social scene in New ... more

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Jazz vocalist and songwriter Emily Braden joins Brian Newman and Angie Pontani on this week's episode of Showing Off! Emily tells our hosts all about the musical influences of her mother and grandmother, from Ella Fitzgerald to Queen to Frank Sinatra... more

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Recent Guests

Kitten N Lou
Burlesque performers and duo
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Episode: Kitten and Lou: The Drag Duo Bringing Camp to the Cabaret!
Jon Glaser
Comedian, actor, and writer
Episode: Jon Glaser: Adult Swim, the State of Comedy, & His Dog Gatsby
Lou Harris
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Episode: Black Surfing Rockaway's Lou Harris: How He's Making Waves In His Community
Sal Valentinetti
Jazz singer known as The Voice; contestant on American Idol and America's Got Talent
Episode: Sal 'The Voice' Valentinetti: From Long Island to 'America's Got Talent' to Madison Square Garden
Dennis Setteducati
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Episode: The Crafty Lumberjacks: How Two Theater Actors Built Their DIY Empire
Andrew Boza
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Episode: The Crafty Lumberjacks: How Two Theater Actors Built Their DIY Empire
Nanette Lepore
Fashion designer featured on the episode
Nanette Lepore (brand)
Episode: Nanette Lepore: 90s Fashion, Maria Cecilia, & Keeping the Garment District Alive
Dandy Wellington
Dandy Wellington, dancer, singer, band leader
Episode: Dandy Wellington: Bringing Harlem Cool Back to the World's Stage
Raegan Core
Music artist known for Raegan Core project and theatrical pop blend
Self/Raegan Core
Episode: RAEGAN: Fusing Her Musical Theater and Alt-Pop Influences

Hosts

Angie Pontani
Burlesque performer and seasoned podcast host; co-host of the show with deep ties to theater, nightlife, and fashion.
Brian Newman
Musician and club entertainment director; co-host with a track record in live performance, branding, and show production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • The best Duo!!

    Couldn’t more excited to listen to Angie & Brian, and Murray!! Forgetta about it!! Love love love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    livnoir
    United Statesa year ago
  • New York Dreamin..

    “I’m Going on Broadway”.. can’t get Angie’s song out of my head🤣.. can see both her and Brian showing off for their families as kids.. the pull of NYC and grit and hard work make them both a force.. what a life they have built together. Love a love story ..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    After Dark Fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Instant favorite new podcast!!

    Cannot get enough of these two!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fkckxn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Been waiting for this!

    Such a great episode! Can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MusicFan1985
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the power couple!

    I will always listen to anything Brian and Angie put out. Such good folks and talented people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beachtopher
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans praise the hosts' chemistry and candid storytelling.
Guests and segments are frequently entertaining, informative, and inspiring for aspiring showbiz professionals.
Listeners describe the show as a high-energy, personable, and authentic look behind the scenes of entertainment.

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Mary Giuliani: Catering to the Stars and Writing About Her Life
Q: When did you realize you were a showoff?
Mary describes her early moments of joy and humor that revealed a natural appetite for performing, starting with a childhood feet gag and evolving into a lifelong pattern of making people smile.
Dae Bennett: Creating His Own Sound
Q: What was the turning point that led you to build Bennett Studios and Hillside?
The guest explains the progression from Hillside to Bennett Studios, including expanding to a train station to create multiple studios and the impact of market changes on studio viability.
Dae Bennett: Creating His Own Sound
Q: When did you realize you were a show off?
The guest says he never realized it and describes himself as someone who runs from cameras, focusing more on the musical and production side rather than being in the spotlight.
Sophia Urista: Synth-Pop, 'The Voice,' and Raising Little Show-Offs
Q: When did you realize you were a show-off, Sophia?
Sophia explains she was always drawn to attention and performance from an early age, believing it was part of her identity and something she could prove through stage presence and energy.
Russell Hall: Jazz Bass and Artistic Exploration
Q: How did you first realize you were a show off?
The guest describes his early exposure to performance in Jamaica, starting with acting and the arts, and later discovering jazz in school, which shaped his appetite for showing up fully, embracing stage presence, and turning artistry into a defining trait.

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A candid, backstage-focused talk show where the hosts interview musicians, designers, performers, and cultural figures who shape neighborhoods and pop culture. Episodes weave career retrospectives with personal anecdotes, practical showbiz insights, and behind-the-scenes looks at building brands, crafts, and live entertainment. The format often blends heartfelt origin stories with high-energy conversations, game segments, and sponsor spots, offering practical takeaways for aspiring guests and brands seeking authentic entertainment partnerships. Noteworthy is the hosts' long-running collaboration and deep industry ties, which help reveal the human side of show business alongside hard-earned hustle tips.

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Showing Off launched a year ago and published 35 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Showing Off include:

1. Kitten N Lou
2. Jon Glaser
3. Lou Harris
4. Sal Valentinetti
5. Dennis Setteducati
6. Andrew Boza
7. Nanette Lepore
8. Dandy Wellington

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