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Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani

Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani

By: Angie Pontani & Brian Newman
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 What are you showing off? Welcome to Showing Off with professional show offs Angie and Brian! Angie Pontani is a dancer, producer, and creative powerhouse who thrives onstage and off. Brian Newman is a prolific musician who’s played with iconic, multi-talented artists and directed his own groups. Together, they’ve spent their careers building stages, elevating stars, and finding beauty in the grind it takes to make something unforgettable. They're also married! On this show, they’re pulling back the velvet rope and inviting you into their world of music, dance, production, and showbiz. It's time for Showing Off. Angie and Brian will share stories from their own adventures — from their showbiz beginnings to their long-running gigs. They'll also hold conversations with the people who make these beloved shows happen: producers, choreographers, designers, musicians, photographers, drag artists, and more. With Brian and Angie’s experiences and storied pasts, you'll constantly be entertained. Whether you're a show off yourself, or you love show business, Showing Off will thrust you into the world of nightlife, glitz, and glam. And the less sexy side -- the flops and the duds too. It's all part of Showing Off! The show is part celebration, part confession, and always a peek at the thrills and chaos of making art come to life. Showing Off is proof that the show goes on, even when the curtains close. Discover more from Brian and Angie at http://showingoffpod.com/ Art Career Success Economics Entertainment & Performing Arts Music
Episodes
  • L. Steven Taylor: Broadway’s Mufasa on Acting and Inspiration

    L. Steven Taylor: Broadway’s Mufasa on Acting and Inspiration
    Mar 3 2026
    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 reflects on his path to becoming a professional actor and how he uses his platform to uplift others. In this episode of Showing Off, L. Steven Taylor discusses: Growing up in Indiana and discovering theater Mentorship and finding confidence as a performer Life as a Broadway actor Playing Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway Inspiring the next generation of artists Writing his children’s book Sammy and His Lion L. Steven also shares the story behind Sammy and His Lion, a heartfelt children’s book written to help kids big and small find their voices, courage, or confidence. It was inspired by his son and his experiences as an educator. This episode is a moving conversation about creativity, mentorship, and giving back to your community. Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani is a backstage pass into the lives of musicians, performers, and creative professionals. Each episode explores the highs, the failures, and the real stories behind building a career in entertainment. Want to submit a question? Email us at ShowingOffPod@gmail.com! FOLLOW THE PODCASTShowingOffPod.comYouTubeInstagramTikTokFacebook FOLLOW ANGIEAngiePontani.comInstagramTikTokFacebook FOLLOW BRIANBrianNewman.comYouTubeInstagramTikTokFacebook Credits Hosted by Brian Newman and Angie Pontani Produced by BASE Creatives, Scott Frederick, Ellis Frederick, and Samantha Fong Recorded at Brooklyn Podcasting Studios Sound Engineering by Josh Wilcox Production Coordination by Samantha Cunha Set Design by Steven Hammel Editing by Ricky Fernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Dae Bennett Is a Show Off!

    Dae Bennett Is a Show Off!
    Feb 24 2026
    When did Dae Bennett know he was a SHOW OFF? Was it when he sat down behind his first drum kit, or did he find his joy behind the boards in the studio? We're so excited to welcome legendary sound engineer, producer and studio founder Dae Bennett to Showing Off with Brian Newman and Angie Pontani! Each week, we welcome a guest from all different areas of show business to tell us how they got their start, their worst failures, and their highest of highs, and all the bumps and turns in between. Dae's career has spanned across different genres and different roles, but his pure love for music has always shined. As the son of the one and only Tony Bennett, he takes us through his desire to break out and do his own thing--and how eventually, mutual connections opened the door to work with his father. Forging his own path, from his band in high school to his work on iconic hip-hop records in the 90s, Dae shares amazing stories from across the music landscape. And for Game Time, Brian and Angie quiz Dae on his vintage car knowledge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Mary Giuliani Is a Show Off!

    Mary Giuliani Is a Show Off!
    Feb 17 2026
    When did Mary Giuliani know she was a SHOW OFF? Was it when she got her first catering gig, when she did a magic trick on stage in the second grade, or when she built her first tiny hot dog tower? We're so excited to welcome celebrity caterer, visionary, venue owner, and author Mary Giuliani to Showing Off with Brian Newman and Angie Pontani! Each week, we welcome a guest from all different areas of show business to tell us how they got their start, their worst failures, their highest of highs, and all the bumps and turns in between. Mary got started young in the restaurant scene of New York City in the 90s, and her career has brought her on the ride of a lifetime. She tells us how she got by in the early days with the help of friends, family, and mentors, eventually leading to her starting her own catering business, Mary Giuliani Catering and Events which caters to an A list roster of clients like Bradley Cooper. Mary dives into her 15-year journey which has led to two creative memoirs and a cookbook (and gives Angie some pointers for her own, from one Italian American to another!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
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