Episodes

  • Russell Hall & Nolan Byrd: Working Together In the Studio and On Stage

    Russell Hall & Nolan Byrd: Working Together In the Studio and On Stage
    Oct 20 2026
    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! Want to submit a question? Email us at ⁠ShowingOffPod@gmail.com⁠! Brian Newman is on Cameo! Angie Pontani is on Cameo! FOLLOW THE PODCASTShowingOffPod.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok FOLLOW ANGIEAngiePontani.comInstagramFacebookTikTok⁠YouTube⁠ FOLLOW BRIANBrianNewman.comInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Bryan Carter: The Life of a Jazz Drummer

    Bryan Carter: The Life of a Jazz Drummer
    Oct 13 2026
    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! Brian Newman is on Cameo! Angie Pontani is on Cameo! FOLLOW THE PODCASTShowingOffPod.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok FOLLOW ANGIEAngiePontani.comInstagramFacebookTikTok⁠YouTube⁠ FOLLOW BRIANBrianNewman.comInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Peter Davis & Ted Hildner: Magazine Editors, NYC Socialites, and Dead Heads

    Peter Davis & Ted Hildner: Magazine Editors, NYC Socialites, and Dead Heads
    Oct 6 2026
    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! Brian Newman is on Cameo! Angie Pontani is on Cameo! FOLLOW THE PODCASTShowingOffPod.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok FOLLOW ANGIEAngiePontani.comInstagramFacebookTikTok⁠YouTube⁠ FOLLOW BRIANBrianNewman.comInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Emily Braden: Bringing Soul and Her Idaho Roots to Jazz Music Around the World

    Emily Braden: Bringing Soul and Her Idaho Roots to Jazz Music Around the World
    Sep 29 2026
    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 mother and grandmother, from Ella Fitzgerald to Queen to Frank Sinatra. Her musical exploration has gone beyond her Idaho roots, though... Emily tells stories of connecting to musicians across all genres in Alaska, Burkina Faso, Cuba, England, and more. It's a beautiful conversation about the connective tissue of music and language that can magically bring us all together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • BURLESQUE 101 with Angie Pontani of The World Famous Pontani Sisters!

    BURLESQUE 101 with Angie Pontani of The World Famous Pontani Sisters!
    Sep 22 2026
    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 Newman asking the questions, Angie details her history as a burlesque performer outside of her experience with The World Famous Pontani Sisters. From her start in Dutch Weismann's Follies troupe, to winning Miss Exotic World, to working alongside legends like Kitten Natividad and Dixie Evans, Angie has done it all. She also talks about choreographing and booking her own shows for Brian Newman's After Dark... and performing alongside Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett! 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! Brian Newman is on Cameo! Angie Pontani is on Cameo! FOLLOW THE PODCASTShowingOffPod.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok FOLLOW ANGIEAngiePontani.comInstagramFacebookTikTok⁠YouTube⁠ FOLLOW BRIANBrianNewman.comInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Kitten and Lou: The Drag Duo Bringing Camp to the Cabaret!

    Kitten and Lou: The Drag Duo Bringing Camp to the Cabaret!
    Sep 15 2026
    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 magical moments happen on stage when they come together. In this episode, Kitten N' Lou talk about their false starts in showbiz and the rip-roaring successes that followed. They also share memories of performing alongside Brian and Angie for the Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett PBS special for their album Cheek to Cheek. You don't want to miss this campy, hilarious interview with two of the best in the business! 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! Brian Newman is on Cameo! Angie Pontani is on Cameo! FOLLOW THE PODCASTShowingOffPod.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok FOLLOW ANGIEAngiePontani.comInstagramFacebookTikTok⁠YouTube⁠ FOLLOW BRIANBrianNewman.comInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Jon Glaser: Adult Swim, the State of Comedy, & His Dog Gatsby

    Jon Glaser: Adult Swim, the State of Comedy, & His Dog Gatsby
    Sep 8 2026
    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 with his first big break at Second City in Chicago and going up to his latest project, Asshole and the City. Angie reflects on her time on set with Jon at Late Night with Conan O'Brien and what it was like to guest star in his Adult Swim show Delocated. And we have an ASMR-friendly game at the end that will bring you calm and relaxation the next time you have to watch Dance Moms with your daughter! 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! Brian Newman is on Cameo! Angie Pontani is on Cameo! FOLLOW THE PODCASTShowingOffPod.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok FOLLOW ANGIEAngiePontani.comInstagramFacebookTikTok⁠YouTube⁠ FOLLOW BRIANBrianNewman.comInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Black Surfing Rockaway's Lou Harris: How He's Making Waves In His Community

    Black Surfing Rockaway's Lou Harris: How He's Making Waves In His Community
    Jul 21 2026
    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 mission of bringing new faces to the ocean waves. Moved to help the youth of his local community, Lou founded Black Surfing Rockaway in 2016 and spends every summer teaching children how to surf for free. He discusses how he's built relationships with sponsors like Vans and actor Jonah Hill, as well as what keeps him motivated and connected to surfing after all these years. 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! Brian Newman is on Cameo! Angie Pontani is on Cameo! FOLLOW THE PODCASTShowingOffPod.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok FOLLOW ANGIEAngiePontani.comInstagramFacebookTikTok⁠YouTube⁠ FOLLOW BRIANBrianNewman.comInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins