Episodes

Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week your hosts, Anthony and Alex welcome you back for another ride around the Tipsy cart. Anthony shares the lessons he learned from icons Danny Gans & Heart. We have a slightly joyless Word of the Week! Then, we head over to the Tipsy Cart, with your mixologist Alex serves up a Lavender Bees Knees Fizz. Lavender Bees Knees Fizz. Ingredients  2 oz Gin  ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice  ½ oz Agave  2-3 Shakes Lavender Bitters  Soda Water  Lemon Twist  Lave...

Bollotta-FIDA's newest segments 2 HEADS. 1 NECK. With your 2 heads Anthony Bollotta & Lenny Talarico and your 1 neck Alex Apostolidis. The trio debate different topics with the hospitality industry. Listen for laughs, education and a little fun. This week the group debts everyones fav topic TAXES but not the kind you think. They finish it off with "SACRONYM GYM"

Tipsy Of The Week | Obsequious | Lillet Sparkle Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week we learn if its not in the contract then will it happen? Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! Which gets a little risky Then, tat the Tipsy Cart, your mixologist Alex serves fun to say cocktail that Anthony has waaayyy to much fun pronouncing. Get your cocktail shakers ready and your thesaurus ready for this BollottaFIDE!

This week on Bollotta-FIDE your host Anthony and Alex are joined by singer Victoria Robertson. Victoria has been training as a classical vocalist for over fifteen years. Her opera and art song performances won her several distinguished vocal competition titles such as the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Competition, National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition, Musical Merit Competition, and Virginia Hawk Competition. In 2008 she won the Carlsbad to Karlovy Vary Competition, and was sponso...

Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week its all about having and giving grace. Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! with help from The Sound Of Music. Anthony. gives a very graceful Tipsy this week. Then at the Tipsy Cart, your mixologist Alex serves up a ginger and we're not talking about the redheads.

Bollotta-FIDA's newest segments 2 HEADS. 1 NECK. With your 2 heads Anthony Bollotta & Lenny Talarico and your 1 neck Alex Apostolidis. The trio debate different topics with the hospitality industry. Listen for laughs, education and a little fun. “SACRONYM OF THE WEEK” 1. CMIIW 2. B2B 3. LOI 4. YOLO 5. SOW 6. WIP 7. VEMM 8. IRL 9. FOH 10.SEO

This Week on Bollotta-FIDE we go back to school. Your host Anthony and Alex welcome masters program studies Jennifer Minty and Stephen LaRue.

Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week we ask. Are they listening? Who is and for how l long? Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! which feels like a villein. Then they take a spin at Tipsy Cart, with your mixologist Alex serves up a classic cocktail that will make you pucker.

Tipsy Of The Week | Gamification | Watermelon Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week it's all about Integrity. What does it mean for you? Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! which seems a little stuck up.Then, at the Tipsy Cart, your mixologist Alex serves up a mustard flavor Bloody Mary.

This week, hosts Anthony and Alex are joined by San Diego DJ and producer Autumn Leilani for a conversation about one of the most powerful—and sometimes overlooked—elements of any event: music. How do you set the tone the moment guests walk through the door? How do you build the perfect playlist that keeps the energy flowing? And what goes into reading the room and knowing exactly when to turn it up, slow it down, or completely change the vibe? Autumn takes us behind the music to talk about th...

Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week its all about the game. Are you an MVP? Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! Which is a little jumpy this week. At the Tipsy Cart, your mixologist Alex serves up a Watermelon Mash. Bollotta.com/podcast

This week on Bollotta-FIDE your host Anthony and Alex are joined by A musical prodigy born and raised in Italy, Chiara Capobianco! Chiara began performing with orchestras touring all over Europe starting at age 15. Chiara studied classical piano, flute, and ballet before falling in love with the harp. Having lived abroad and performed across the globe, this international award-winning harpist is pleased to now call San Diego her home. Her eclectic musical talents along with her charming personal...

Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week its all about the size because size matters. Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! which is little loud this week. Then, tat the Tipsy Cart, your mixologist Alex serves up a sweet treat that keep you wake. https://www.bollotta.com/podcast

This week, hosts Anthony and Alex are joined by Multi-instrumentalist, composer, audio engineer, producer... Tom Griesgraber is known for many roles in the music industry, but best known on stage for his mastery of the unusual Chapman Stick. Until you’ve seen it performed live, his solo music sounds too big to be coming from just one person. There are acoustic guitar or piano-like moments, funk rock bass lines, ambient synth and soundscape textures, rock guitar leads, jazz solos and even small b...

Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week its all about showcasing. Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! which is little loud this week. Then, tat the Tipsy Cart, your mixologist Alex serves up a UK inspired cocktail.

This week, hosts Anthony and Alex are joined by Gustavo Rojas, host of Hey Bartender! on YouTube and lead mixologist at The Pony Room at Rancho Valencia. Together, they dive into what it takes to become a truly one-of-a-kind bartender. From crafting unforgettable guest experiences and serving discerning, high-end clientele to mastering the art of hospitality, Gustavo shares the skills, mindset, and passion that separate a good bartender from a great one. Whether you're behind the bar, in the h...

Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week its all about the lost art of a first impression. Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! Then, this week at the Tipsy Cart, your mixologist Alex serves up her twist on a strawberry cucumber Margarita. Thanks to Michael on the Rocks Bolmey for bringing us our sponsor this week Pasion Tequila bollotta.com

This week on BallottaFIDE Anthony And Alex welcome singer-songwriter David Pozay. David Pozay is an accomplished musician known for his professional sound, unique performances and contagious energy. With over a decade of experience, POZAY brings adaptability and expertise to every performance offering a range of musical styles and formats tailored to suit any occasion. Whether you're looking for a soft background ambiance or an upbeat party vibe, he’s got it covered. Bollotta.com

This week on Bollotta-FIDE, we’re talking all about the Big Beautiful Ballroom. What does it take to bring a grand ballroom event to life? From logistics and operations to design and guest experience, we explore the ins and outs from both the event planning and hospitality perspectives. Hosts Anthony and Alex are joined by an expert panel of industry leaders: Jaclyn Bernstein — President & Owner, Empire Force Events Heidi Brumbach — CEO, Technisch Creative Lenny Talarico — Chief Experiential...

Welcome back to BollottaFide. This week, it’s all about saying yes to something you may think you won’t like. Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! Then, this week at the Tipsy Cart, your mixologist Alex serves up the drink of Greece: Ouzo. https://www.bollotta.com/

Anthony and Alex are back for another episode of Bollatta-FIDE. This week is an Artiest week. They sit down with Ben Betts! Ben is a multi-instrumentalist performer who blends live steel drum artistry, looping techniques, and DJ-style energy control to create a full entertainment experience from a single stage setup. Raised between the coasts of Florida and Maine, his sound is rooted in modern coastal rhythms with Caribbean influence, offering a sophisticated island aesthetic with a contemporary...

Welcome back to BollottaFide. On today’s episode, it’s all about giving people what they want. Sometimes, something familiar can bring comfort — and a little fun. Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, also pick their Word of the Week! Then, this week at the Tipsy Cart, your mixologist Alex serves up something comforting and familiar: a classic Manhattan. https://www.bollotta.com/

Welcome back to BollottaFide. On today’s episode, the panel discusses Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2026, taking place on May 6. This event highlights how business meetings and events serve as economic engines, talent accelerators, and platforms for innovation. Your hosts, Anthony and Alex, welcome: • Terri Breining, President of The Breining Group and advisor and instructor for the SDSU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Master’s program • Megan Powers, Senior Program Manager a...

Today we are are continuing our conversation about the San Diego State University L Robert Payne School or Hospitality Masters Programs in Hospitality and Tourism Management and Meeting and Event Management program with four recent graduates along with Bollotta-fide's own Anthony Bollotta. They are alums from Cohort 5 in the Masters in Event Management program we have Renee Agsten (Ticketing and Operations Manager at DSP Shows) and Holly Gallacher (Meetings and Events Manager at Abbott) along wi...