{"podcast":{"title":"Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani","slug":"showing-off-with-brian-newman-angie-pontani-7578458","podcast_index_feed_id":7578458,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/UYIIU3835943529","website_url":"http://showingoffpod.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5d836b7e-b367-11f0-98b2-03fa10f8f3eb/image/3f84181673d8e2139dbb38c90f28b83a.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"BASE Creatives","episode_count":25,"summary":"“When did you know you were a show off?” Brian Newman and Angie Pontani are partners onstage and off. He’s a renowned trumpet player, bandleader, and composer; she’s an award-winning burlesque dancer, choreographer, and nightlife icon. They’ve spent decades performing and shaping the show-business world. On Showing Off, Brian and Angie pull back the velvet curtain to reveal what really happens behind the scenes in music, dance, nightlife, and entertainment. Ever wondered how artists build their careers, survive the grind, and create magic night after night? This is your show. Expect insider stories, industry secrets, creative inspiration, and honest talk about the highs, lows, and beautiful chaos of entertainment. Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani is your all-access pass to the showbiz lifestyle, proof that the magic doesn’t stop when the curtains close.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T14:19:17.595635+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/showing-off-with-brian-newman-angie-pontani-7578458"},"episode":{"title":"L. Steven Taylor: Broadway’s Mufasa on Acting and Inspiration","slug":"l-steven-taylor-broadway-s-mufasa-on-acting-and-inspiration","published_at":"2026-03-03T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/showing-off-with-brian-newman-angie-pontani-7578458/l-steven-taylor-broadway-s-mufasa-on-acting-and-inspiration","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/showing-off-with-brian-newman-angie-pontani-7578458","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSSAC5300490221.mp3?updated=1772493017","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSSAC5300490221.mp3?updated=1772493017","summary":"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 Sou…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4392,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/showing-off-with-brian-newman-angie-pontani-7578458/episodes/l-steven-taylor-broadway-s-mufasa-on-acting-and-inspiration/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/showing-off-with-brian-newman-angie-pontani-7578458/l-steven-taylor-broadway-s-mufasa-on-acting-and-inspiration.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}