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 to share their guests’ stories–as well as a few of their own!
This podcast is your backstage pass to the world of entertainment, the
movers and shakers culture, and so much more. So peel back the curtain, kick open the dressing room door, and get into the scene behind the scenes on Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani!
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 in the New York jazz scene, Russell and Nolan have seen just about everything. From building a community of fellow musicians over the years to playing with fresh new talent chat, Russell and Nolan talk about how jazz has changed since they first got started, including social media's role. They also dig into their time in the studio recording Songs for Lonely Lovers, Brian's latest album. With stories from all over the world and even a little jam session at the end to "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," this episode is full of feel-good moments for musicians and music-lovers alike!
Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani is your backstage pass to the world of entertainment, the movers and shakers culture, and so much more. So peel back the curtain, kick open the dressing room door, and get into the scene behind the scenes on the most fabulous podcast ever!
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13 Oct 2026
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 discuss his journey from The Juilliard School to Broadway and beyond…and the lessons he learned about self-worth and perseverance along the way. We discuss the origins of his favorite tunes, his experience teaching the next generation of jazz musicians, and telling showbiz stories including his time on Good Night, and Good Luck with George Clooney.
Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani is your backstage pass to the world of entertainment, the movers and shakers culture, and so much more. So peel back the curtain, kick open the dressing room door, and get into the scene behind the scenes on the most fabulous podcast ever!
Want to submit a question? Email us at ShowingOffPod@gmail.com!
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6 Oct 2026
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 podcast to talk about how they became part of the social scene in New York, from Peter's teenage days as the "Punk of Park Avenue" to Ted's latest venture into magazine writing. They also talk about how they met (and how their engagement ended up in the New York Post), their favorite memories with Brian and Angie, and their nights at all the legendary clubs of 1990s New York. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode of Showing Off without Game Time, and this week's game with Peter and Ted asks our guests to "Guess Who!"
Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani is your backstage pass to the world of entertainment, the movers and shakers culture, and so much more. So peel back the curtain, kick open the dressing room door, and get into the scene behind the scenes on the most fabulous podcast ever!
Want to submit a question? Email us at ShowingOffPod@gmail.com!
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
19 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
19 ratings
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