In this episode of Showing Off with Angie Pontani and Brian Newman, we introduce the first official guest, the legend... Murray Hill. Angie and Brian get into Murray's expansive career as a comedian, host, actor, writer, producer, and drag king. Of course, they begin by asking Murray what makes him a show off. Then, they talk about his comedic influences, the making of the Murray Hill persona, his experiences in showbiz, and more. Murray shares stories from performing in unconventional venues to working alongside icons like Paul Reubens (Pee -wee Herman). He also reflects on his role in the drag king community and his upcoming memoir, exemplifying his resilience, humor, and the importance of being true to oneself. Follow the show on your podcast app of choice (and YouTube): 👉 Find us: showingoffpod.com  📸 DM your story: @showingoffpod Credits Presented by BASE Creative Recorded at Wolff Island Studios in Brooklyn Produced and edited by Arielle Nissenblatt Post-production by David Woje of Pinwheel Podcasts Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the show 01:24 Introducing Murray Hill 04:54 How Murray came to be Murray Hill 16:55 Staying positive in today's political climate 26:36 Working with Paul Rubens 38:26 Working on Murray's book 48:12 The drag king moment that's happening lately 54:40 King Molasses Surprise 1:01:47 Truffle pasta gift 1:02:44 Pasta spelling challenge 1:05:50 Goodbye, Murray! About Murray Hill Murray Hill, the self-proclaimed hardest-working middle-aged man in show business, is a one-man entertainment machine: comedian, host, actor, writer, producer, and walking time capsule of classic showbiz charm. With razor-sharp wit, quickfire ad-libs, and a wink that could light up any stage, Murray has spent decades turning every stage he steps on into his own personal variety show. Television audiences know him as the lovable Fred Rococo on HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, the Peabody-winning, AFI-honored comedy that also earned a Critics’ Choice LGBT+ Ensemble Award. He’s popped up everywhere from Life & Beth and Drag Me To Dinner (Hulu) to Elsbeth (CBS), Welcome to Flatch (FOX), and King of Drag (Revry). On the big screen, he starred in Paul Feig’s Jackpot! with John Cena and Awkwafina, and will soon share holiday cheer (and scenes) with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Man With The Bag.  Murray’s talents extend beyond performance. He’s served as a guest correspondent for ABC News and Hulu’s Pride Across America, reporting live from the nation’s biggest Pride celebrations. NBC News named him one of the “30 Most Iconic and Influential Drag Performers in Modern History.” His memoir, Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man (Simon & Schuster Gallery Books, 2026) is a candid, laugh-out-loud account of a life spent chasing the spotlight and finding family, community, and resilience along the way. From downtown clubs to network sets, Murray Hill brings an old-school showbiz sensibility to a new generation, proving that quick wit, big heart, and a well-timed rimshot never go out of style. Murray brings the perfect blend of wit, warmth, and showbiz flair to everything he does.

Showing Off With Angie and Brian

Angie Pontani & Brian Newman | Show Business and Entertainment

Murray Hill Is a Show Off! Mr. Showbiz on His Memoir, Paul Reubens, & Becoming “G-Pops"

NOV 20, 202568 MIN
Showing Off With Angie and Brian

Murray Hill Is a Show Off! Mr. Showbiz on His Memoir, Paul Reubens, & Becoming “G-Pops"

NOV 20, 202568 MIN

Description

In this episode of Showing Off with Angie Pontani and Brian Newman, we introduce the first official guest, the legend... Murray Hill.

Angie and Brian get into Murray's expansive career as a comedian, host, actor, writer, producer, and drag king. Of course, they begin by asking Murray what makes him a show off. Then, they talk about his comedic influences, the making of the Murray Hill persona, his experiences in showbiz, and more.

Murray shares stories from performing in unconventional venues to working alongside icons like Paul Reubens (Pee -wee Herman). He also reflects on his role in the drag king community and his upcoming memoir, exemplifying his resilience, humor, and the importance of being true to oneself.

Follow the show on your podcast app of choice (and YouTube):


👉 Find us: showingoffpod.com 

📸 DM your story: @showingoffpod


Credits

Presented by BASE Creative

Recorded at Wolff Island Studios in Brooklyn

Produced and edited by Arielle Nissenblatt

Post-production by David Woje of Pinwheel Podcasts


Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to the show

01:24 Introducing Murray Hill

04:54 How Murray came to be Murray Hill

16:55 Staying positive in today's political climate

26:36 Working with Paul Rubens

38:26 Working on Murray's book

48:12 The drag king moment that's happening lately

54:40 King Molasses Surprise

1:01:47 Truffle pasta gift

1:02:44 Pasta spelling challenge

1:05:50 Goodbye, Murray!


About Murray Hill

Murray Hill, the self-proclaimed hardest-working middle-aged man in show business, is a one-man entertainment machine: comedian, host, actor, writer, producer, and walking time capsule of classic showbiz charm. With razor-sharp wit, quickfire ad-libs, and a wink that could light up any stage, Murray has spent decades turning every stage he steps on into his own personal variety show. Television audiences know him as the lovable Fred Rococo on HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, the Peabody-winning, AFI-honored comedy that also earned a Critics’ Choice LGBT+ Ensemble Award. He’s popped up everywhere from Life & Beth and Drag Me To Dinner (Hulu) to Elsbeth (CBS), Welcome to Flatch (FOX), and King of Drag (Revry). On the big screen, he starred in Paul Feig’s Jackpot! with John Cena and Awkwafina, and will soon share holiday cheer (and scenes) with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Man With The Bag. 

Murray’s talents extend beyond performance. He’s served as a guest correspondent for ABC News and Hulu’s Pride Across America, reporting live from the nation’s biggest Pride celebrations. NBC News named him one of the “30 Most Iconic and Influential Drag Performers in Modern History.” His memoir, Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man (Simon & Schuster Gallery Books, 2026) is a candid, laugh-out-loud account of a life spent chasing the spotlight and finding family, community, and resilience along the way. From downtown clubs to network sets, Murray Hill brings an old-school showbiz sensibility to a new generation, proving that quick wit, big heart, and a well-timed rimshot never go out of style. Murray brings the perfect blend of wit, warmth, and showbiz flair to everything he does.