{"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":"Meet the Hosts: How Brian Newman and Angie Pontani Got Their Starts","slug":"meet-the-hosts-how-brian-newman-and-angie-pontani-got-their-starts","published_at":"2025-11-13T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/showing-off-with-brian-newman-angie-pontani-7578458/meet-the-hosts-how-brian-newman-and-angie-pontani-got-their-starts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/showing-off-with-brian-newman-angie-pontani-7578458","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/UYIIU9347080674.mp3?updated=1772148965","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/UYIIU9347080674.mp3?updated=1772148965","summary":"In the premiere episode of Showing Off, hosts Angie Pontani and Brian Newman take the spotlight themselves, sharing the stories behind their careers in show business and the creative lives that inspired this podcast. Before interviewing performers, artists, and creators from across the entertainment world, Angie and Brian sit down to introduce themselves and explain why they started Showing Off. Through candid conversation and plenty of laughs, they talk about their beginnings in entertainment, memorable performances, and the experiences that shaped them as artists. In this episode of Showing Off, you’ll learn about: How Angie and Brian first met Their early experiences in show business Angie’s first and worst gigs Brian’s journey as a working musician The creative hustle behind a life in the arts Why they started the podcast What guests and stories are coming in future episodes 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 BASE Creatives Production by Scott Frederick, Ellis Frederick, Arielle Nissenblatt Studio engineering by Wolf Taylor Recorded at Wolff Island Studios Editing by Arielle Nissenblatt Post production by David Woje of Pinwheel Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"In the premiere episode of Showing Off, hosts Angie Pontani and Brian Newman take the spotlight themselves, sharing the stories behind their careers in sh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3486,"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/meet-the-hosts-how-brian-newman-and-angie-pontani-got-their-starts/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/meet-the-hosts-how-brian-newman-and-angie-pontani-got-their-starts.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}