Episodes

ENCORE: It’s the Bollotta Office Family Holiday Special. Originally released on Christmas Eve Eve (12.23.22) the Bollotta Entertainment Operations Manager Sam Sabbagha and Operations Coordinator Siri Elena are on the pod! The B.E Team gets to put Anthony in the hot seat with an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. Alex takes lead mic and she and the team have a question and answer segment with Anthony with questions like; where does Bollotta Entertainment fit into the entertainment and event industry,...

Thank you for listening to this encore release as our Bollotta-philes are on summer break. Originally released on April 29 (Episode 110). Anthony kicks things off with a special TIPSY for anyone running an event based hospitality business and taking time to look forward. Alex then brings in the panel of Industry Icons Jaclyn Bernstein (EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS), Dorene Collier (EVENT SHOW PRODUCTIONS) and Lenny Talarico (LENNY TALARICO EVENTS) to discuss an array of topics like: Transparent Relation...

Vertigo struck but Alex is back on her feet and Anthony has a TIPSY about legacy building, Alex's YaiYai-ism is focused on being the person your grand children proud. The Bollotta-philes are joined by their colleague Alex Freeman. Alex has recently completed a Master's In Direction of Institutional Communication, Marketing, and Event Production at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Anthony and Alex have a host of questions around the culture of Madrid and the workload around the program. ...

Alex reveals her summer travel plans and Anthony's TIPSY is all about "Working Through Fear" and a "Time for Tears" YaiYai-ism. Then they sit down with 5 time Emmy Award winner, PAT BROWN. Pat Brown has been on Bollotta's roster of talent as an emcee, host and speaker but this is the first time Anthony and Alex have been able to dive deeper into her past as a weather anchor and news personality. Pat lets us in on some of the fun she is having these days as a Day Trippers' tour guide and how she ...

Anthony and Alex kick off this episode recapping his recent trip to DesMoines for the House of Mercy Game Show Gala and then gives his TIPSY about the fundamental different between Production vs. AV., then Alex gives us a "Takes a Village" based YaiYai-ism. This week Zachary Grant from SEAS Productions stops by the pod to give a Bollotta-FIDE it's deepest dive in the PRODUCTION side of the industry. Zach explains the benefits behind having a healthy relationship your production team and being up...

This week Anthony's TIPSY contains 3 Rules of Resilience and Alex's YaiYai-ism is about Strength. The very Bollotta-FIDE Michelle Corcoran (UC Berkeley, Strategic Analyst for Southern California Major Gifts Team) stopped by the pod. Before finding her passion in fundraising in the college and university world, Michelle had an extensive and diverse experience in the event industry. Listen in from her beginnings as a salesperson at the "Del Mar Fair" and then moving to booking underwater experienc...

This week Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about "coordination of production for Headlining Artists" and Alex's YaiYai-ism is about "saving face by communication". Then the Bollotta-philes have a sit down with Rob Barber (VicePresident of Modular Systems and Research & Design) of ATOMIC! and Spacekit. Rob is a leader of one of the most creative and forward thinking teams in the industry that has revolutionized the way stage sets and events are designed. Hear about their Rock Lititz Campus: ...

This week Anthony and Alex have the delight of talking to the President of Viridity Entertainment Services (VES) & HJZ Productions and Emmy Winning Camera Operator HOWIE ZALES. First up Anthony kicks things off with give a quick review of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Florida after a recent trip and his endorsement of the Broadway Tour of SIX. A Tipsy about "Taking Business Personally" and a YaiYai-ism about "Keeping the Peace". Listen in as Howie Zales talks about some of his boots on ...

Happy PRIDE Month! This episode GLITZ GLAM (San Diego Legendary Drag Queen, Church of Glam, GGTV Podcast, Activist, Philanthropist) Things kick off with Anthony's recount of his recent delightful experiences hosting Black Tie Bingo for the Shoreline Community Service Pacific Beach and viewing the SDSU production of Cabaret. A TIPSY about "Integrity in public personas" and Alex's YAI YAI-ism about promises. Anhony, Alex and Glitz get into a very candid talk about the social temperature and legisl...

Anthony starts things today with a candid take about some of the components he experienced at The Special Event 2023 Orlando and gives a TIPSY about "Showcasing" your business. Alex gets into a YAIYAI-ism about Promises and Meaningful Talk. They are joined this week by Emcee and Event Host Amy McWhirter. Anthony and Alex ask questions around Amy's background in Dance, Improv and network television and how they have been her building blocks to success in the special event industry. She also answe...

Anthony kicks off things with a TIPSY about release and Alex’s YaiYaism is has to deal with funerals and weddings. They are joined this week by Event Designer and University Professor of Western Civilization and History SAM CAVELL, PhD (Southeastern Louisiana University & NXT Events) Sam and Anthony have long standing friendship and working relationship and they discuss and disseminate over the major changes in corporate events of the 80’s and 90’s compared to today from themes, to ROI to budget...

THIS EPISODE HAS TIPS FOR MUSICIANS WANTING TO PERFORM CORPORATE GIGS! Things get started with the Alex revealing that she got a gong plus YaiYai's importance of naps and Anthony has a TIPSY for Artists and Talent about managing and holding time. The are joined today by Bollotta-FIDE musician, guitarist and singer SAM HOSKING. Sam has been part of the Bollotta family of artists for a long time as one of the most booked cover artists on roster. Sam answers questions about marketing himself for co...

FREE THERAPY! This week Bollotta-FIDE has the acclaimed Marriage and Family Gottman Method Therapist, Dr Dana McNeil (The D Spot Podcast) joins the conversation for this episode; but first Anthony has a TIPSY about clear communication practices in business and Alex has a YAI YAI-ism about the importance of eye contact. Dr Dana McNeil is the founder of the Relationship Place (San Diego) and brings her trained perspectives to the pod and answers questions like, "Can you change the way you feel?", ...

Anthony kicks things off with a special TIPSY for anyone running an event based hospitality business and taking time to look forward. Alex then brings in the panel of Industry Icons Jaclyn Bernstein (EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS), Dorene Collier (EVENT SHOW PRODUCTIONS) and Lenny Talarico (LENNY TALARICO EVENTS) to discuss an array of topics like: Transparent Relationships. Breaking points with clients. How culpable are industry pros for client behavior. PLUS some boots on the ground war stories. Please...

Anthony's starts with a "purposeful" TIPSY and Alex's Yaya is keeping the devil out. Bollotta-FIDE is over 2 years old and it's about damn time they had the artist responsible for Anthony's caricature as the guest. Fine Artist and Acclaimed Caricature Artist COURT JONES stops by to talk about his experiences. Listen in on details of the process background painting for Disney's Disenchanted, staying ready for opportunities, elevating event caricatures and even his work being commissioned to aide ...

This week Alex’s YAYA-ism gives new uses for bells and salt and Anthony’s TIPSY is about getting a full site inspection including ALL the space your team will negotiate on time. They are joined by ELVIN LAI (Owner & Operator, Ocean Park Inn Pacific Beach, Abnormal Beer and Wine & co-Founder of PB Clean and Safe) Hear from this busy multiple business owner on what keeps him up at night, running and adapting a legacy business in the current economic climate, and staying active in the community. ...

This week's episode is super important for everyone that posts content online! Alex kicks off this week with a YAYA-ism about keeping your moles and Anthony has a TIPSY about keeping relationships going. Get ready for a DIGITAL awakening! Our guest SHAWN WALCHEF (CaliBBQ, DIGITAL HOSPITALITY Podcast, @CaliBBQMedia) is one of the reasons why the Bollotta-FIDE pod even exists. Shawn is more than a BBQ Restauranteur, he’s a media master that found additional success after he embraced social media a...

This week the very Bollotta-FIDE Dakota RInger (Musician, Song Writer, Performer) stops by for chat with Anthony and Alex about his approach to music from his background heavy in music theory to being able to feel the room. Dakota gives us insight on the experience of writing music on commission versus personal artistic endeavors. We get a little glimpse into his experience and flexibility whether as an actor on the stage, a musician in the orchestra pit or front man in the bands The Naked I or ...

We have a very Social Event focused episode this week with Bollotta-FIDE Event Planner and Entrepreneur Lydia Krasner (Charming Expressions CEO, Mitzvah Event Productions CEO, BESA President) is BACK on the pod! Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about Gift Tables. Lydia Krasner is a master in the field with a focus specifically on social events. This episode has so many great ideas, tips and nuggets to take away in this episode. From "BEADS" to Gift Receptacles to staying relevant with young...

This week Bollotta-FIDE starts out with Anthony's TIPSY all about ARTIST RIDERS and they they hit the ground running with their special guest. DANI ROVENGER (CMP) is in the pod to discuss her career shift into a Project and Product Management direction. Anthony had the pleasure of meeting Dani in their cohort at SDSU Masters in Event Management program and knew he needed to dive deeper into her experiences. They get into her past experiences working with the US Military as a government contracto...

Alex kicks things off with a Yaya-ism about sisterly love and Anthony gets TIPSY about music selections. Then the Bollottaphiles are joined by Event Producer, Strategist and Facilitator of Fun JOY D'ARIA! With a well rounded background in hospitality, nightlife, F&B and special events Joy finds her focus on what is important based on the client need. Alex asks about client pushback and how to handle that when dealing with a corporate team as a freelance planner/producer. Hear what this strategis...

Anthony kicks off things with a TIPSY about using cover songs for events and Alex tells us why YAYA knows Best. This week musician Joseph Eid joins the conversation. Bollotta-FIDE gets a moment with the singer songwriter to discuss finding his voice in college and what goes into his process of making music for himself or for hire. Hear about getting his music placed on movie featuring Sharon Stone and his real life interaction with the star, past lives and vibrating with the room. Thank You by ...

This week Bollotta-FIDE has the pleasure of a sit down conversation with the Director of Facility Administration for the San Diego Symphony, Paige Satter. Alex kicks things off with a Leap Year YaYa-ism and Anthony gets TIPSY about assigned seating. Paige gets into her favorites part and challenges of managing and contracting a (RAIN or SHINE) facility like the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Copley Symphony Hall at the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center. Enjoy this upbeat conversation about the b...

THE 100th EPISODE! Anthony kicks off things with a SECURITY focused “TIPSY” and Alex is talking YAYA and sprinkling salt. This week GRETCHEN YERKE (EPIC Meetings & Events, Managing Partner and Founder) joins the podcast with a conversation about sustainability and waste she has witnessed onsite at events and venues and how she’s striving to make a change. She discusses her effort in making simple and effective changes concerning the environment by raising her client’s awareness and consciousnes...