Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani
by Angie Pontani & Brian Newman · 36 episodes
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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...
Latest episodes
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1 h 16
"Who Took Misty Copsey" Host SARAH CAILEAN: Why True Crime Is So Entertaining
True crime author, podcast host, documentary producer, and cold case investigator Sarah Cailean joins us for special episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani! Known…
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1 h 19
Russell Hall & Nolan Byrd: Working Together In the Studio and On Stage
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 i…
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1 h 09
Bryan Carter: The Life of a Jazz Drummer
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 disc…
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1 h 18
Peter Davis & Ted Hildner: Magazine Editors, NYC Socialites, and Dead Heads
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…
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1 h 20
Emily Braden: Bringing Soul and Her Idaho Roots to Jazz Music Around the World
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…
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1 h 07
BURLESQUE 101 with Angie Pontani of The World Famous Pontani Sisters!
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 New…
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1 h 14
Kitten and Lou: The Drag Duo Bringing Camp to the Cabaret!
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 m…
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1 h 28
Jon Glaser: Adult Swim, the State of Comedy, & His Dog Gatsby
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 w…
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1 h 16
Black Surfing Rockaway's Lou Harris: How He's Making Waves In His Community
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 mis…
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45 min
Sofa Social: Brian & Angie Sit Down for an Intimate Q&A!
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, burle…
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1 h 16
Sal 'The Voice' Valentinetti: From Long Island to 'America's Got Talent' to Madison Square Garden
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…
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1 h 04
The Crafty Lumberjacks: How Two Theater Actors Built Their DIY Empire
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 w…
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1 h 17
Nanette Lepore: 90s Fashion, Maria Cecilia, & Keeping the Garment District Alive
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…
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1 h 19
Dandy Wellington: Bringing Harlem Cool Back to the World's Stage
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,…
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1 h 03
RAEGAN: Fusing Her Musical Theater and Alt-Pop Influences
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…
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35 min
Brian Newman: The Lonely Lovers Interview
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 Lo…
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1 h 07
Tony & the Kiki: From NYC Nightlife to Viral Fame to Non-Stop Touring
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…
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1 h 26
The World Famous Pontani Sisters: How the Dance Troupe Redefined Burlesque Forever
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…
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1 h 28
Garo Sparo: Designing for Club Kids, Project Runway, and Superstars
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 maste…
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1 h 14
Craig & Jenna Robinson: Styling for Broadway, TV, and Family Life
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 ab…