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About

“When did you know you were a show off?”

Brian Newman and Angie Pontani are partners onstage and off. He’s a renowned trumpet player, bandleader, and composer; she’s an award-winning burlesque dancer, choreographer, and nightlife icon. They’ve spent decades performing and shaping the show-business world.On Showing Off, Brian and Angie pull back the velvet curtain to reveal what really happens behind the scenes in music, dance, nightlife, and entertainment. Ever wondered how artists build their careers, survive the grind, and create magic night after night? This is your show. Expect insider stories, industry secrets, creative inspiration, and honest talk about the highs, lows, and beautiful chaos of entertainment.Showing Off is your all-access pass to the showbiz lifestyle, proof that the magic doesn’t stop when the curtains close.

Format

Entertainment industry tips & tricks with a Late Night Show feel...

With Brian and Angie as your hosts, you can expect hilarious anecdotes and useful knowledge about the entertainment industry. The first few minutes will always feature a story, a mailbag question, or a topic of interest for our hosts to dive into.Episodes feature conversations with the folks who keep show business moving: comedians, dancers, producers, restaurateurs, choreographers, musicians, drag performers, creative powerhouses. Every interview ends with a game, curated by Brian and Angie themselves for our guests!

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The Hosts

Brian Newman

Brian Newman is a world-renowned jazz musician and composer, band director, trumpet player, and show producer. He has been on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. His frequent collaborators include Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Tony Bennett, and Mark Murphy.

Angie Pontani

Angie Pontani is an award-winning burlesque performer, teacher, creative director, and chef. She was recently a consultant for the 2024 Broadway revival of Gypsy. Her Italian recipes inspired by her upbringing have been featured in Every Day with Rachael Ray and Weener Mag.