Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani

L. Steven Taylor: Broadway’s Mufasa on Acting and Inspiration

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 Sound Engineering by Josh Wilcox Production Coordination by Samantha Cunha Set Design by Steven Hammel Editing by Ricky Fernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dae Bennett: Creating His Own Sound

Legendary recording engineer and producer Dae Bennett joins Showing Off with Brian Newman and Angie Pontani to share stories from his remarkable career in music production, recording studios, and live performance. From playing drums in his early years to becoming a respected studio engineer and founder, Dae Bennett reveals how he built a career across multiple genres and roles in the music industry. As the son of iconic singer Tony Bennett, Dae discusses growing up around music, forging his own path, and eventually collaborating professionally with his father. In this episode of Showing Off, Dae talks about: Starting out as a musician and discovering studio production Building a career as a sound engineer and producer Working on influential recordings across genres Behind-the-scenes stories from the recording studio Lessons learned from decades in the music business Plus: Brian and Angie test Dae’s knowledge of vintage cars in Game Time! 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 Sound Engineering by Josh Wilcox Production Coordination by Samantha Cunha Set Design by Steven Hammel Editing by Ricky Fernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Giuliani: Catering to the Stars and Writing About Her Life

Celebrity caterer, entrepreneur, and author Mary Giuliani joins Showing Off with Brian Newman and Angie Pontani to talk about building a successful career in the food and events industry. From working in New York City restaurants in the 1990s to founding her own catering company, Mary shares how creativity, persistence, and community helped shape her journey. As the founder of Mary Giuliani Catering and Events, she has created unforgettable events for high-profile clients including Bradley Cooper and many others. In this episode of Showing Off, Mary Giuliani discusses: Starting out in the New York City restaurant world Launching a successful catering business Creative event design and food presentation Lessons from entrepreneurship Writing memoirs and a cookbook Her journey with IVF and starting a family Behind-the-scenes stories from celebrity events Mary also shares stories about her early love of performance, from childhood stage moments to building imaginative food displays—and offers advice for aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs. 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 Sound Engineering by Josh Wilcox Production Coordination by Samantha Cunha Set Design by Steven Hammel Editing by Ricky Fernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Goldie: Finding Your Content Niche and 'Take Me Off Speaker'

Travel influencer, content creator, and media personality Eric Goldie joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to share how he built a career in social media, entertainment, and lifestyle branding. From growing up in Ohio and performing in show choir to working as a theater usher in New York City, Eric Goldie talks about the unexpected path that led him into television and digital media. With encouragement from Carole Radziwill, Eric landed a role in the prestigious NBC Page Program, which helped launch his career in media and entertainment. In this episode of Showing Off, Eric discusses: Starting out in New York City theater Breaking into television and media Growing a social media following Becoming a travel and lifestyle influencer Monetizing content and building a personal brand Life behind the scenes as a content creator Showing Off with Brian Newman and Angie Pontani features performers, creators, and industry professionals sharing how they got their start, their biggest successes, and the challenges along the way. Eric also talks about viral moments, building an audience online, and how sharing his personal life helped connect with followers around the world. 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 Sound Engineering by Josh Wilcox Production Coordination by Samantha Cunha Set Design by Steven Hammel Editing by Ricky Fernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Hall: Jazz Bass and Artistic Exploration

International jazz bassist Russell Hall joins Showing Off with Brian Newman and Angie Pontani to share his global musical journey and the inspirations that shaped his career. Born in Kingston, Russell Hall discovered music at a young age with encouragement from his grandfather, who inspired him to find creativity through nature and community. Although he first moved to New York to pursue acting, Russell eventually found his true calling as a professional musician. In this episode of Showing Off, Russell discusses: Growing up in Jamaica and discovering music Moving to New York to pursue the arts Transitioning from acting to music Developing a unique musical voice Collaborating with other musicians Creative inspiration and artistic exploration A frequent collaborator with Brian, Russell talks about their shared musical philosophy and the idea of being artistic “pirates,” constantly exploring new creative territory. Plus, Angie tests Russell’s pirate knowledge in this week’s Game Time segment. 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 Ricky Fernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices