Tony & the Kiki: From NYC Nightlife to Viral Fame to Non-Stop Touring

Sal 'The Voice' Valentinetti: From Long Island to 'America's Got Talent' to Madison Square Garden

Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani for a hilarious, heartfelt, and inspiring conversation about music, family, old-school values, and finding success while staying true to yourself. Known to millions from America’s Got Talent and his signature interpretations of the Great American Songbook, Sal shares the story behind his remarkable journey from singing standards on Long Island to becoming one of today’s most beloved jazz and swing vocalists. In this episode, Sal Valentinetti talks about his lifelong love of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, big band music, and classic entertainment, along with the family influences that shaped both his career and personality. From his first paid singing gig at 17, to national television appearances and life on the road, Sal delivers the kind of stories that have made him a fan favorite across the country. The conversation also dives into Italian-American culture, family traditions, food, marriage, musicianship, and the importance of staying grounded while building a career in entertainment. Plus, Sal discusses his new single "Little Pal," his love of cooking and food culture, and what it takes to balance family life with a demanding performance schedule. In this episode: * Sal Valentinetti on America’s Got Talent and American Idol * The influence of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and the Great American Songbook * Sal’s first gigs and rise as a jazz and swing vocalist * Life on the road as a touring entertainer * Italian-American family traditions and culture * Music, storytelling, food, and finding balance * Sal’s latest single, "Little Pal" Showing Off is a backstage pass into the lives of musicians, performers, and creative professionals. Each episode explores the highs, the lows, and all of the beautiful chaos in between. Want to submit a question? Email us at ⁠ShowingOffPod@gmail.com [showingoffpod@gmail.com]⁠! Brian Newman is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/briannewmanny] Angie Pontani is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/angie_pontani] FOLLOW THE PODCAST ShowingOffPod.com [https://showingoffpod.com] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@showingoffpod] Instagram [https://instagram.com/showingoffpod] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/showingoffpod] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@showingoffpod] FOLLOW ANGIE AngiePontani.com [https://angiepontani.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/angiepontani/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/OfficialAngiePontani/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@angie.pontani] ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@angiepontani6378] FOLLOW BRIAN BrianNewman.com [https://briannewman.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/briannewmanny/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/BRIANNEWMANMusic] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@briannewmanny] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@briannewmanmusic] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Crafty Lumberjacks: How Two Theater Actors Built Their DIY Empire

The Crafty Lumberjacks join us in this episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani. As The Crafty Lumberjacks, Andrew Boza and Dennis Setteducati bring their vibrant world of DIY, creativity, culture, and community to life as they turn everyday materials into something extraordinary. Dennis and Andrew share their journey from theater kids to crafting icons. What started as making holiday decorations in hotel rooms on the road has evolved into a full-blown creative universe that inspires people to make something out of nothing. You may have seen them on HGTV’s YouTube channel, The Drew Barrymore Show, and Live with Kelly and Mark.' Or maybe you’ve seen their content on Instagram and TikTok, where they have over 360k followers. In this interview, the Crafty Lumberjacks dive into the heart of DIY culture, the power of making art that’s approachable for everyone, and how crafting can build connection, spark joy, and strengthen community. It’s a conversation about creativity without limits, embracing imperfections, and creating beauty right where you are... whether that’s on stage, at home, or in your neighborhood. In this episode: * How The Crafty Lumberjacks met on tour and built their creative partnership * Turning a love of theater and holidays into a thriving DIY brand * Crafting for real people: making projects fun, fast, and accessible * The connection between performance, storytelling, and DIY culture * Building community through creativity and shared experiences * Embracing imperfection and finding joy in the process Showing Off is a backstage pass into the lives of musicians, performers, and creative professionals. Each episode explores the highs, the lows, and all of the beautiful chaos in between. Want to submit a question? Email us at ⁠ShowingOffPod@gmail.com [showingoffpod@gmail.com]⁠! Brian Newman is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/briannewmanny] Angie Pontani is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/angie_pontani] FOLLOW THE PODCAST ShowingOffPod.com [https://showingoffpod.com] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@showingoffpod] Instagram [https://instagram.com/showingoffpod] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/showingoffpod] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@showingoffpod] FOLLOW ANGIE AngiePontani.com [https://angiepontani.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/angiepontani/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/OfficialAngiePontani/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@angie.pontani] ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@angiepontani6378] FOLLOW BRIAN BrianNewman.com [https://briannewman.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/briannewmanny/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/BRIANNEWMANMusic] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@briannewmanny] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@briannewmanmusic] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Nanette Lepore: 90s Fashion, Maria Cecilia, & Keeping the Garment District Alive

Nanette Lepore takes center stage in this episode of Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani, diving into a world of creativity, culture, and community as a true entrepreneur whose bold, feminine designs have helped define modern American style. From building her brand in New York City to becoming a staple in boutiques and closets around the world, Nanette shares the journey of creating a fashion empire rooted in individuality, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to community. With decades in the industry, she reflects on the evolution of fashion, staying relevant in a fast-changing culture, and what it takes to sustain a creative vision over time. With Brian and Angie as your hosts, Nanette dives into the realities of running a fashion business, the importance of the Fashion District in New York City, and how personality-driven design can stand out in a crowded marketplace. It’s a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of building something meaningful that reflects both personal identity and cultural influence. In this episode: * Building the Nanette Lepore brand from the ground up in NYC * The evolution of fashion culture and staying creatively relevant * Navigating the business side of fashion as an entrepreneur * The role of community and neighborhood in shaping a brand * Designing with personality and purpose * Lessons from decades in the industry and what’s next Showing Off is a backstage pass into the lives of musicians, performers, and creative professionals. Each episode explores the highs, the lows, and all of the beautiful chaos in between. Want to submit a question? Email us at ⁠ShowingOffPod@gmail.com [showingoffpod@gmail.com]⁠! Brian Newman is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/briannewmanny] Angie Pontani is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/angie_pontani] FOLLOW THE PODCAST ShowingOffPod.com [https://showingoffpod.com] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@showingoffpod] Instagram [https://instagram.com/showingoffpod] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/showingoffpod] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@showingoffpod] FOLLOW ANGIE AngiePontani.com [https://angiepontani.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/angiepontani/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/OfficialAngiePontani/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@angie.pontani] ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@angiepontani6378] FOLLOW BRIAN BrianNewman.com [https://briannewman.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/briannewmanny/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/BRIANNEWMANMusic] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@briannewmanny] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@briannewmanmusic] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Dandy Wellington: Bringing Harlem Cool Back to the World's Stage

Step inside the world of creativity, culture, and community with Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani as they sit down with the incomparable Dandy Wellington: bandleader, performer, and style icon redefining vintage cool for a modern era. Dandy grew up in Harlem surrounded by jazz, art, and Black cultural legacy, and now he's become a globally recognized tastemaker. Dandy shares the journey of embracing individuality, honoring history, and building a world rooted in style, music, and storytelling. With deep influences from the Harlem Renaissance and a lifelong love of performance, he’s created a lane entirely his own. They dive into personal style as self-expression, the power of representation, the evolution of vintage aesthetics, and what it means to be an artist and entrepreneur shaping culture while staying connected to community and neighborhood roots. It’s a conversation about confidence, creativity, and showing up fully as yourself, both onstage and off. In this episode: * Dandy’s early beginnings and lifelong love of performance * Growing up in Harlem and being shaped by its cultural legacy * The influence of jazz, theater, and the Harlem Renaissance * Building a signature style—and breaking the “rules” of fashion * The role of confidence in creativity and self-expression * Navigating life as a modern artist and entrepreneur Showing Off is a backstage pass into the lives of musicians, performers, and creative professionals. Each episode explores the highs, the lows, and all of the beautiful chaos in between. Want to submit a question? Email us at ⁠ShowingOffPod@gmail.com [showingoffpod@gmail.com]⁠! Brian Newman is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/briannewmanny] Angie Pontani is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/angie_pontani] FOLLOW THE PODCAST ShowingOffPod.com [https://showingoffpod.com] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@showingoffpod] Instagram [https://instagram.com/showingoffpod] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/showingoffpod] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@showingoffpod] FOLLOW ANGIE AngiePontani.com [https://angiepontani.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/angiepontani/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/OfficialAngiePontani/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@angie.pontani] ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@angiepontani6378] FOLLOW BRIAN BrianNewman.com [https://briannewman.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/briannewmanny/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/BRIANNEWMANMusic] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@briannewmanny] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@briannewmanmusic] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

RAEGAN: Fusing Her Musical Theater and Alt-Pop Influences

Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani welcomes rising alt-pop powerhouse RAEGAN, a bold new voice blending musical theater, dark pop, and unapologetic self-expression into her signature “RAEGAN CORE" sound. From going viral on TikTok as a teenager to producing her own music and redefining her artistic identity, RAEGAN shares the journey of finding her voice... and owning every version of it. She dives into growing up in Miami, moving to New York in the middle of a pandemic, navigating the music industry as a young independent artist, and building a creative world that reflects who you truly are. It’s a conversation about evolution, individuality, and what it means to create culture while staying rooted in your community and vision. In this episode: * Raegan’s viral breakout moment and the story behind her sound- Blending musical theater with alt-pop to create “Raegan Core” * Growing up outside the industry, and becoming your own creative force * Moving to NYC and finding inspiration in the city’s culture and energy * The importance of rebranding, reinvention, and artistic growth * Producing your own music and building a career as an self-made artist Showing Off is a backstage pass into the lives of musicians, performers, and creative professionals. Each episode explores the highs, the lows, and all of the beautiful chaos in between. Want to submit a question? Email us at ⁠ShowingOffPod@gmail.com [showingoffpod@gmail.com]⁠! Brian Newman is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/briannewmanny] Angie Pontani is on Cameo! [https://www.cameo.com/angie_pontani] FOLLOW THE PODCAST ShowingOffPod.com [https://showingoffpod.com] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@showingoffpod] Instagram [https://instagram.com/showingoffpod] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/showingoffpod] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@showingoffpod] FOLLOW ANGIE AngiePontani.com [https://angiepontani.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/angiepontani/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/OfficialAngiePontani/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@angie.pontani] ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@angiepontani6378] FOLLOW BRIAN BrianNewman.com [https://briannewman.com] Instagram [https://instagram.com/briannewmanny/] Facebook [https://facebook.com/BRIANNEWMANMusic] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@briannewmanny] YouTube [https://youtube.com/@briannewmanmusic] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]