Episodes

Supersize episode alert! Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back at the mics with another new segment That's Allotta B where they discuss is a situation is Brilliant or Bullshlaka. They give their thoughts on the event and performance aspects of Presidential Inauguration, with some FUN FACTS. The are joined by Andrew Johnson from the band FULL STRENGTH. Andrew enlightens the Pod about booking and managing a band with more than 10+ members and all the successes and sometimes harrowing chal...

Supersize episode alert! Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back at the mics with another new segment That's Allotta B where they discuss is a situation is Brilliant or Bullshlaka. They give their thoughts on the event and performance aspects of Presidential Inauguration, with some FUN FACTS. The are joined by Andrew Johnson from the band FULL STRENGTH. Andrew enlightens the Pod about booking and managing a band with more than 10+ members and all the successes and sometimes harrowing chal...

The much anticipated PART 2 of Bollotta-FIDE's interview with JACLYN BERNSTEIN of EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS. This one is full of fun chatter and the moments were too good to edit out. Anthony Bollotta kvells over Jaclyn's Lifetime Achievement Award from The Special Event and Event Solutions AND BizBash! Alex Apostolidis stalks Jaclyn's fabulous shoes in her pod research. They discuss the importance of industry connections through ILEA, MPI and Trade Shows and Jaclyn's genuine love for the special even...

The much anticipated PART 2 of Bollotta-FIDE's interview with JACLYN BERNSTEIN of EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS. This one is full of fun chatter and the moments were too good to edit out. Anthony Bollotta kvells over Jaclyn's Lifetime Achievement Award from The Special Event and Event Solutions AND BizBash! Alex Apostolidis stalks Jaclyn's fabulous shoes in her pod research. They discuss the importance of industry connections through ILEA, MPI and Trade Shows and Jaclyn's genuine love for the special even...

The much anticipated PART 2 of Bollotta-FIDE's interview with JACLYN BERNSTEIN of EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS. This one is full of fun chatter and the moments were too good to edit out. Anthony Bollotta kvells over Jaclyn's Lifetime Achievement Award from The Special Event and Event Solutions AND BizBash! Alex Apostolidis stalks Jaclyn's fabulous shoes in her pod research. They discuss the importance of industry connections through ILEA, MPI and Trade Shows and Jaclyn's genuine love for the special even...

Back at it with another "IT'S RISKY B" segment where Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis discussing FORCE MAJURE contract clauses and what to be clear about in your contract verbiage. Then they are joined by the boisterous and beloved JACLYN BERNSTEIN, president and founder of EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS. This interview is so good that we had to spit it into 2 parts. Jaclyn gives an insider view with boots on the ground in New York City as the owner of an Event Design, Production and Destination Manag...

Back at it with another "IT'S RISKY B" segment where Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis discussing FORCE MAJURE contract clauses and what to be clear about in your contract verbiage. Then they are joined by the boisterous and beloved JACLYN BERNSTEIN, president and founder of EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS. This interview is so good that we had to spit it into 2 parts. Jaclyn gives an insider view with boots on the ground in New York City as the owner of an Event Design, Production and Destination Manag...

Back at it with another "IT'S RISKY B" segment where Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis discussing FORCE MAJURE contract clauses and what to be clear about in your contract verbiage. Then they are joined by the boisterous and beloved JACLYN BERNSTEIN, president and founder of EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS. This interview is so good that we had to spit it into 2 parts. Jaclyn gives an insider view with boots on the ground in New York City as the owner of an Event Design, Production and Destination Manag...

First Interview of 2021! This episode starts with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis discussing their first stand-up comedy class and the premier of the new "IT'S RISKY B" segment, where the talk will focus on risk management (weather, safety, travel, etc) in special events. This episode's "It's Risky B" focuses on the Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide. They about are joined by "rule follower" Rachel Peniche, Executive Director of Friends of Vista Hill and President of Plan It San Diego i...

First Interview of 2021! This episode starts with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis discussing their first stand-up comedy class and the premier of the new "IT'S RISKY B" segment, where the talk will focus on risk management (weather, safety, travel, etc) in special events. This episode's "It's Risky B" focuses on the Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide. They about are joined by "rule follower" Rachel Peniche, Executive Director of Friends of Vista Hill and President of Plan It San Diego i...

First Interview of 2021! This episode starts with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis discussing their first stand-up comedy class and the premier of the new "IT'S RISKY B" segment, where the talk will focus on risk management (weather, safety, travel, etc) in special events. This episode's "It's Risky B" focuses on the Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide. They about are joined by "rule follower" Rachel Peniche, Executive Director of Friends of Vista Hill and President of Plan It San Diego i...

It's the first week of the 2021 and Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back to chitter chat about what they watched on New Years Eve and the different productions on the major channel celebrations. They talk about their S.H.S. when confronted with Billy Porter's S.H.S., Mariah Carey vs. JLO's holiday appearances, Who's Doctor Elvis, Cyndi's production issue and more. They talk Presidential Inauguration and how the event is going virtual and how they are planning on making the virtual even...

It's the first week of the 2021 and Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back to chitter chat about what they watched on New Years Eve and the different productions on the major channel celebrations. They talk about their S.H.S. when confronted with Billy Porter's S.H.S., Mariah Carey vs. JLO's holiday appearances, Who's Doctor Elvis, Cyndi's production issue and more. They talk Presidential Inauguration and how the event is going virtual and how they are planning on making the virtual even...

It's the first week of the 2021 and Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back to chitter chat about what they watched on New Years Eve and the different productions on the major channel celebrations. They talk about their S.H.S. when confronted with Billy Porter's S.H.S., Mariah Carey vs. JLO's holiday appearances, Who's Doctor Elvis, Cyndi's production issue and more. They talk Presidential Inauguration and how the event is going virtual and how they are planning on making the virtual even...

Holiday Special Part 2. Reminder, this ep is NSFW (Not Safe For Work) & contains some colorful language. A continuation with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis joined by Susanna Spies. They talk about age, Tiktok and the Bell Pepper Challenge, MOIST TROUSERS, how they receive Christmas gifts, and what's happening with event venues during the pandemic. The gross word "TRANCH" and how it applies to your life, Watermelon Juice and the crappier moments in life (literally). Find Susanna and her ...

Holiday Special Part 2. Reminder, this ep is NSFW (Not Safe For Work) & contains some colorful language. A continuation with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis joined by Susanna Spies. They talk about age, Tiktok and the Bell Pepper Challenge, MOIST TROUSERS, how they receive Christmas gifts, and what's happening with event venues during the pandemic. The gross word "TRANCH" and how it applies to your life, Watermelon Juice and the crappier moments in life (literally). Find Susanna and her ...

Holiday Special Part 2. Reminder, this ep is NSFW (Not Safe For Work) & contains some colorful language. A continuation with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis joined by Susanna Spies. They talk about age, Tiktok and the Bell Pepper Challenge, MOIST TROUSERS, how they receive Christmas gifts, and what's happening with event venues during the pandemic. The gross word "TRANCH" and how it applies to your life, Watermelon Juice and the crappier moments in life (literally). Find Susanna and her ...

Holiday Special Part 1. This episode is NSFW & contains some colorful language. Please listen at your own risk. ;) The Humor Activist Susanna Spies joins our Bollotta-FIDE hosts Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis to talk about a ton of funny Sh*t! Susanna talks about her upcoming book, pushing through emotional adversity and teaching comedy and public speaking to kids and CEO's alike. Also, Anthony and Alex gear up to take Susanna's FINDING YOUR FUNNY class series starting in January. Find ...

Holiday Special Part 1. This episode is NSFW & contains some colorful language. Please listen at your own risk. ;) The Humor Activist Susanna Spies joins our Bollotta-FIDE hosts Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis to talk about a ton of funny Sh*t! Susanna talks about her upcoming book, pushing through emotional adversity and teaching comedy and public speaking to kids and CEO's alike. Also, Anthony and Alex gear up to take Susanna's FINDING YOUR FUNNY class series starting in January. Find ...

Holiday Special Part 1. This episode is NSFW & contains some colorful language. Please listen at your own risk. ;) The Humor Activist Susanna Spies joins our Bollotta-FIDE hosts Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis to talk about a ton of funny Sh*t! Susanna talks about her upcoming book, pushing through emotional adversity and teaching comedy and public speaking to kids and CEO's alike. Also, Anthony and Alex gear up to take Susanna's FINDING YOUR FUNNY class series starting in January. Find ...

The word of the day is "YES". Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis talk about saying, "YES" to change, parenting, opportunity and what's next. They are joined by the well-respected forward-thinking multi-hyphenate emcee, disc jockey, game show host, illusionist, virtual entertainer, straitjacket escapee Philip Chancellor of 5150 Productions. They talk about taking his amazing television-licensed game shows from in-person to online during quarantine. Alex and Anthony need to know more about bung...

The word of the day is "YES". Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis talk about saying, "YES" to change, parenting, opportunity and what's next. They are joined by the well-respected forward-thinking multi-hyphenate emcee, disc jockey, game show host, illusionist, virtual entertainer, straitjacket escapee Philip Chancellor of 5150 Productions. They talk about taking his amazing television-licensed game shows from in-person to online during quarantine. Alex and Anthony need to know more about bung...

The word of the day is "YES". Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis talk about saying, "YES" to change, parenting, opportunity and what's next. They are joined by the well-respected forward-thinking multi-hyphenate emcee, disc jockey, game show host, illusionist, virtual entertainer, straitjacket escapee Philip Chancellor of 5150 Productions. They talk about taking his amazing television-licensed game shows from in-person to online during quarantine. Alex and Anthony need to know more about bung...

Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back and we are in the midst of the Holiday Season. Alex talks about hiding Christmas and Hanukkah gifts and Anthony talks mitzvahs. They are joined today by event maven and established planner Sherrill Kinsler Gilford the founder of RSVP Events. They talk mitzvah market, crazy event stories and how to handle clients that just don't care about social distancing. Sherrill lets us know what she is good at and how she can pull an event together with the vis...