LATEST EPISODE
SOFA SOCIAL WITH BRIAN & ANGIE
An Intimate Q&A with Our Hosts!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
ABOUT
“When did you know you were a show off?”
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!
OUR LISTENERS
"Loved this podcast it was so entertaining ❤️😂"
kataraina007, Instagram
"Love the power couple! I will always listen to anything Brian and Angie put out. Such good folks and talented people."
beachtopher, Apple Podcasts
"Very much enjoyed this first episode. Both hosts are such excellent speakers, it’s easy to listen to, follow, and be entertained by...."
OrcaTrumpet, YouTube
Episodes
BRIAN & ANGIE:
Q&A with Our Fabulous Hosts!
SAL VALENTINETTI:
From 'America's Got Talent' to MSG
CRAFTY LUMBERJACKS:
How Two Theater Actors Built Their DIY Empire
NANETTE LEPORE:
90s Fashion & Her New Line Maria Cecilia
DANDY WELLINGTON:
Bringing Harlem Cool to the World's Stage
RAEGAN:
Musical Theater and Alt-Pop Influences
BRIAN NEWMAN:
The 'Songs for Lonely Lovers' Interview
TONY & THE KIKI:
From Viral Fame to Non-Stop Touring
THE PONTANI SISTERS:
How the Dance Troupe Redefined Burlesque
GARO SPARO:
Club Kids, Project Runway, and Celebrities
CRAIG ROBINSON &
JENNA ROBINSON:
Styling and Family Life
CHRISTINE BUZAN:
Finding Her Power In Posing
JULIE MOLLO:
Designing for Pop Stars, Creating Her Bag Line
AB SESAY:
How to Become a Top Editorial Photographer
L. STEVEN TAYLOR:
Broadway's Mufasa on Acting and Inspiration
DAE BENNETT:
Creating His Own Sound in a Famous Family
MARY GIULIANI:
Catering to the Stars and Writing About Her Life
ERIC GOLDIE:
Finding a Content Niche, 'Take Me Off Speaker'
RUSSELL HALL:
Jazz Bass and Artistic Exploration
EMILIO VITOLO:
New York Restaurants and Showbiz Stories
OLIVIA CIPOLLA:
Choreographing for Pop Superstars
ADAM REALMAN:
Sideshow Secrets and Coney Island History
SOPHIA URISTA:
Synth-Pop, The Voice, Raising Little Show-Offs
TONY & THE KIKI:
Finding a Voice and Style as a Performer
MURRAY HILL:
Comedy, Drag Kings, and Showbiz Stories
MEET THE HOSTS:
How Brian & Angie Got Their Starts
WORK WITH US
About
“When did you know you were a show off?”
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!
LET'S CHAT!
Email us at [email protected] to learn more about how Brian & Angie can promote your brand!
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.
