Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani
Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani

Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani

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/

Recent Episodes

Ab Sesay: How an Aspiring Computer Scientist Became an Editorial Photographer
MAR 10, 2026
Ab Sesay: How an Aspiring Computer Scientist Became an Editorial Photographer
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 path. He reflects on learning photography on film, developing a love for portrait and street photography, and the mentors who helped shape his creative vision. The conversation is filled with hilarious stories and behind-the-scenes insights from Ab’s life and career—including photographing a chaotic family marriage proposal and documenting everyday life with a camera always in hand. If you’re interested in photography, creative careers, and the real journey behind artistic success, this episode is packed with inspiration and humor. This episode covers topic like: Handling rejection in the entertainment industry Building a creative career in photography Transitioning from computer science to art Learning photography on film cameras Street photography and portrait work Creative mentorship and artistic growth Funny behind-the-scenes stories from a working photographer 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 [email protected]! 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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L. Steven Taylor: Broadway’s Mufasa on Acting and Inspiration
MAR 3, 2026
L. Steven Taylor: Broadway’s Mufasa on Acting and Inspiration
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 [email protected]! 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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Dae Bennett: Creating His Own Sound
FEB 24, 2026
Dae Bennett: Creating His Own Sound
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 industry. As the son of iconic singer Tony Bennett, Dae discusses growing up around music, forging his own path, and eventually collaborating professionally with his father. In this episode of Showing Off, Dae talks about: Starting out as a musician and discovering studio production Building a career as a sound engineer and producer Working on influential recordings across genres Behind-the-scenes stories from the recording studio Lessons learned from decades in the music business Plus: Brian and Angie test Dae’s knowledge of vintage cars in Game Time! 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 [email protected]! 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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75 MIN