Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani
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 features a candid (and sometimes off-the-rails) discussion with the musicians, restaurateurs, activists, authors, and personalities who are shaping their neighborhoods and the world around them. With an old-school “Late Night” feel and fun game for every guest, Brian and Angie are here to share their guests’ stories–as well as a few of their own! This podcast is your backstage pass to the world of entertainment, the movers and shakers culture, and so much more. So peel back the curtain, kick open the dressing room door, and get into the scene behind the scenes on Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani!
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October 20, 2026 • 77 mins
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 everything. From building a community of fellow musicians over the years to playing with fresh new talent chat, Russell and Nolan talk about how jazz has changed since they first got st...
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October 13, 2026 • 69 mins
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 the lessons he learned about self-worth and perseverance along the way. We discuss the origins of his favorite tunes, his experience teaching the next generation of jazz mu...
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October 6, 2026 • 78 mins
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 York, from Peter's teenage days as the "Punk of Park Avenue" to Ted's latest venture into magazine writing. They also talk about how they met (and how their engagement ended up in the N...
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September 29, 2026 • 80 mins
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. Her musical exploration has gone beyond her Idaho roots, though... Emily tells stories of connecting to musicians across all genres in Alaska, Burkina Faso, Cuba, England, and more. I...
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September 22, 2026 • 67 mins
Angie Pontani puts on her dancing shoes and gets into the hot seat for this special Sofa Social episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani! With her husband Brian Newman asking the questions, Angie details her history as a burlesque performer outside of her experience with The World Famous Pontani Sisters. From her start in Dutch Weismann's Follies troupe, to winning Miss Exotic World, to working alongside legends...
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September 15, 2026 • 74 mins
Drag burlesque duo Kitten N' Lou are in the Showing Off studio with Brian Newman and Angie Pontani! Kitten LaRue and Lou Henry Hoover are individual stars in their own right, but magical moments happen on stage when they come together. In this episode, Kitten N' Lou talk about their false starts in showbiz and the rip-roaring successes that followed. They also share memories of performing alongside Brian and Angie for the Lady Gaga...
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September 8, 2026 • 88 mins
Comedian, actor, and writer Jon Glaser joins us on Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani, with a special guest... his dog Gatsby! Jon talks us through his career starting with his first big break at Second City in Chicago and going up to his latest project, Asshole and the City. Angie reflects on her time on set with Jon at Late Night with Conan O'Brien and what it was like to guest star in his Adult Swim show Delocated...
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July 21, 2026 • 76 mins
Lou Harris, founder of Rockaway Beach's Black Surfing Association, joins Brian and Angie on the couch for this special summer episode of Showing Off! We're so inpsired by Lou's mission of bringing new faces to the ocean waves. Moved to help the youth of his local community, Lou founded Black Surfing Rockaway in 2016 and spends every summer teaching children how to surf for free. He discusses how he's built relationships with sponso...
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June 30, 2026 • 44 mins
Brian Newman and Angie Pontani answer your biggest questions in this special Mailbag Q&A episode of Showing Off! From life on the road and behind-the-scenes stories to music, burlesque, relationships, creativity, and career advice, Brian and Angie dive into fan-submitted questions with the candid humor and chemistry that listeners love.
This podcast is your backstage pass to the world of entertainment, the movers and shakers c...
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Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani for a hilarious, heartfelt, and inspiring conversation about music, family, old-school values, and finding success while staying true to yourself. Known to millions from America’s Got Talent and his signature interpretations of the Great American Songbook, Sal shares the story behind his remarkable journey from singing standards o...
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June 16, 2026 • 64 mins
The Crafty Lumberjacks join us in this episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani. As The Crafty Lumberjacks, Andrew Boza and Dennis Setteducati bring their vibrant world of DIY, creativity, culture, and community to life as they turn everyday materials into something extraordinary.
Dennis and Andrew share their journey from theater kids to crafting icons. What started as making holiday decorations in hotel rooms...
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June 9, 2026 • 77 mins
Nanette Lepore takes center stage in this episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani, diving into a world of creativity, culture, and community as a true entrepreneur whose bold, feminine designs have helped define modern American style.
From building her brand in New York City to becoming a staple in boutiques and closets around the world, Nanette shares the journey of creating a fashion empire rooted in individ...
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June 2, 2026 • 79 mins
Step inside the world of creativity, culture, and community with Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani as they sit down with the incomparable Dandy Wellington: bandleader, performer, and style icon redefining vintage cool for a modern era.
Dandy grew up in Harlem surrounded by jazz, art, and Black cultural legacy, and now he's become a globally recognized tastemaker. Dandy shares the journey of embracing individuality...
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May 26, 2026 • 63 mins
Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani welcomes rising alt-pop powerhouse RAEGAN, a bold new voice blending musical theater, dark pop, and unapologetic self-expression into her signature “RAEGAN CORE" sound.
From going viral on TikTok as a teenager to producing her own music and redefining her artistic identity, RAEGAN shares the journey of finding her voice... and owning every version of it.
She dives into growi...
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May 19, 2026 • 35 mins
This week on Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani, the spotlight turns inward as Brian Newman himself takes the hot seat to unveil his long-awaited new album, Songs for Lonely Lovers. Listeners are in for an intimate conversation about heartbreak, longing, and the beautifully bruised soul of the Great American Songbook.
Brian shares the emotional DNA behind Songs for Lonely Lovers, a double LP steeped in the darker co...
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May 12, 2026 • 67 mins
Tony & the Kiki are back in the studio! This high-energy episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani features the electrifying duo Tony Alfaro and Rodney Bush of Tony & the Kiki. With an in-depth discussion and a stellar musical performance, you don't want to miss this fabulous interview.
Tony and Rodney take us back to their formative years, from small-town beginnings and early musical inspirations to the...
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May 5, 2026 • 86 mins
The World Famous Pontani Sisters take center stage in this episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani! Diving headfirst into the rise of Neo-Burlesque and their role in shaping the movement, Angie joins her sisters, Helen Burkett and Tara Pontani Schad, in the hot seat as Brian asks the questions. From their early days performing on the Coney Island Boardwalk to becoming global dance icons, The Pontani Sisters sha...
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April 7, 2026 • 88 mins
Step into the glittering world of fashion, nightlife, and fearless creativity on Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani as they welcome legendary designer and corsetry master Garo Sparo. Known for crafting jaw-dropping looks on Project Runway and for icons like Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Amanda Lepore, and Sabrina Carpenter, Garo shares the wild, inspiring journey that took him from a kid sewing outfits for stuffed animals to b...
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March 31, 2026 • 74 mins
In this episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani, the hosts welcome creative power couple Craig Robinson and Jenna Robinson for a fun and insightful conversation about life behind the scenes in show business. From custom suits and styling to working on major late-night television productions, Craig and Jenna share what it takes to build lasting careers in creative industries.
The episode dives into their early ...
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March 24, 2026 • 70 mins
In this episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani, the hosts welcome posing expert and content creator Christine Buzan, founder of Look Good in Photos! With millions of followers across social media, Christine has become known for teaching people how to feel confident and camera-ready with simple posing techniques that anyone
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Christine shares her journey from growing up with a love for performa...
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