Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani

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 entertain...

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 singin...

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 holi...

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 fa...

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 journ...

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 i...

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 doub...

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 music...

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...

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 o...

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 e...

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 can learn.  Christine shares her journey from growing up...

In this episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani, the hosts sit down with fashion designer and handbag creator Julie Mollo for an energetic conversation about creativity, hustle, and building a bold brand in the fashion world. Julie shares her incredible journey from growing up in a small town in Massachusetts to studying fashion design at Pratt Institute and launching her own busi...

In this episode of Showing Off, Brian and Angie sit down with world-class photographer, creative director, and producer Ab Sesay for a lively conversation about creativity, career pivots, and building a life in the arts. Ab talks about his unexpected journey from studying computer science to becoming a professional photographer, sharing how picking up a camera in college completely changed his pat...

Broadway performer and children’s book author L. Steven Taylor joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to share his inspiring journey from the Midwest to the Broadway stage. Growing up in Indiana, L. Steven Taylor discovered his passion for performance with the help of mentors and teachers who encouraged him to find his voice. Now starring as Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway, he ref...

Legendary recording engineer and producer Dae Bennett joins Showing Off with Brian Newman and Angie Pontani to share stories from his remarkable career in music production, recording studios, and live performance. From playing drums in his early years to becoming a respected studio engineer and founder, Dae Bennett reveals how he built a career across multiple genres and roles in the music industr...

Celebrity caterer, entrepreneur, and author Mary Giuliani joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to talk about building a successful career in the food and events industry. From working in New York City restaurants in the 1990s to founding her own catering company, Mary shares how creativity, persistence, and community helped shape her journey. As the founder of Mary Giuliani Catering...

Travel influencer, content creator, and media personality Eric Goldie joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to share how he built a career in social media, entertainment, and lifestyle branding. From growing up in Ohio and performing in show choir to working as a theater usher in New York City, Eric Goldie talks about the unexpected path that led him into television and digital media...

International jazz bassist Russell Hall joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to share his global musical journey and the inspirations that shaped his career. Born in Kingston, Russell Hall discovered music at a young age with encouragement from his grandfather, who inspired him to find creativity through nature and community. Although he first moved to New York to pursue acting, Rus...

Actor and restaurateur Emilio Vitolo joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to talk about growing up in New York’s legendary restaurant scene and the connection between hospitality and show business. Emilio is part of the family behind the iconic New York restaurant Emilio's Ballato, a longtime favorite known for classic Italian-American cuisine and celebrity clientele. Raised in the...

Celebrity choreographer and performer Olivia Cipolla joins Showing Off with Brian Newman and Angie Pontani to share stories from her career dancing and choreographing for some of the biggest names in entertainment. Olivia has worked with global superstars including Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Cher, and Beyonce. She discusses how she transitioned from professional dancer to choreographer and wha...

Sideshow performer and Coney Island steward Adam RealMan joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to talk about the thrilling world of sideshow performance and the history of Coney Island entertainment. Known for feats like fire eating and sword swallowing, Adam RealMan shares what it was like growing up around sideshow performers and how he became part of this unique performance tradit...

Experimental synth-pop artist Sophia Urista joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to talk about creativity, music, and balancing art with family life. Sophia shares how she always felt destined to perform and why she chose to leave a path toward medical school to pursue a career in music. From early influences to major career milestones, she discusses the journey that led her to comp...

Singer and performer Tony & The Kiki joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to talk about building a unique voice and style as an independent artist. In this episode, Angie and Brian sit down with Tony to explore the creative journey behind Tony & The Kiki, from discovering a passion for singing to developing a bold personal style in both music and fashion. As always, the conversation...

Comedy legend Murray Hill is the very first official guest on Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani, sharing stories from a groundbreaking career in comedy, performance, and drag. Known as a comedian, host, actor, writer, producer, and pioneering drag king performer, Murray Hill talks about the origins of his identity and what it really means to be a “show off.” From performing in unconven...