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Bollotta-FIDE
by Anthony Bollotta
An Event Entertainment podcast dedicated to the exploitation of the sometimes dazzling, sometimes tragic world of special event entertainment.
Episodes
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Tipsy Of The Week | What I Learned from Danny Gans & Heart | Lavender Bees Knees
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…
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2 HEADS. 1 NECK.; Taxes and Tipping-183
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...
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Tipsy Of The Week |What I Learned from Paul Anka & Ottmar Liebrt | Lillet Sparkle-182
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…
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Artist- Victoria Robertson-182
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 &…
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Tipsy Of The Week | Grace | Ginger-Tini 181
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…
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2 HEADS. 1 NECK.; The end of the TSE trade show? - 180
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.…
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Back to School | SDSU Panel Discussion | Master Students -179
This Week on Bollotta-FIDE we go back to school. Your host Anthony and Alex welcome masters program studies Jennifer Minty and Stephen LaRue.
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Tipsy Of The Week | Are they Listening | Whiskey Sour -178
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...
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Tipsy Of The Week Integrity | Bloody Mustard Mary-177
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…
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Artist-DJ Autumn Leilani 176
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...
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Tipsy Of The Week | Gamification | Watermelon Mash 175
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
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Artist-Chiara Capobianco 174
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...
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Tipsy Of the Week | Size Matters! paired with a Espresso, Chocolate Raspberry Martini 173
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....
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Artist-Tom Griesgraber 172
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...
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Tipsy Of the Week | Showcasing paired with a London Spritz-171
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.
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Artist- Mixing It Up with Gustavo Rojas-170
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...
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Tipsy Of The Week | The Woefully Wandering Welcome and How to Avoid It. Paired with a Strawberry/Cucumber Margarita 168
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...
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Artist- Singer & Songwriter-David Pozay-169
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...
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Panel Discussion | The Big Beautiful Ballroom - 167
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...
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Tipsy Of the Week | Say Yes paired with Ouzo -166
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/
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Artist- The Energy of Sound with Ben Betts-165
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…
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Tipsy | Give Them What They Want paired with a Classic Manhattan.
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...
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Global Meetings Industry Day -GMID 2026-163
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,...
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Cohort Chat : SDSU Masters in Hospitality & Tourism and Meetings & Event Mgmt Masters Alumni ep 162
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…
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161. Yinka Freeman of Triple Pocket Events
This week the Bollotta-philes are back with a very special guest, YINKA FREEMAN owner and CEO of TRIPLE POCKET EVENTS. The team gets to know this Sales Manager, Strategist and Event Producer through conversations about her relationship to the LGBTQ+ community and how she has married her passion…
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160. Harping On with Chiara Capobianco
This week Anthony and Alex are back behind the mics and they are joined by world renowned musician, CHIARA CAPOBIANCO, Chiara is one of the most talented professional harpist in the industry who's career has included touring Europe, Asia and Middle East solo and with orchestras. The group talk...
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159. Gretchen Yerke Returns: Sound Healing and Wellness
Gretchen Yerke is back! Last time GRETCHEN YERKE (Creator of the EPIC CONNECTION and also Managing Partner and Founder of EPIC Meetings & Events) was on the pod she touched on the topics of setting boundaries in her work-life that would honor her physical, mental (and sometimes spiritual) health....
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Karen Ronney Has No Room for Two Thoughts (Make a Decision!) - ep 158
The Bollotta-philes are back at it with a new guest on the pod but before that, Alex and Anthony discuss where they were this week when an 5.2 earthquake shook San Diego last week and Alex managed to keep her cool while on a sales call. This week Karen Ronney joins the conversation. Karen is a...
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Mini-Ep Leslie Juvin-Acker and the Notable Quotables Game - Ep 157
Leslie Juvin-Acker the 6x Author, Celebrity-Life Coach, Psychic Medium and Legal Communicator is back at Bollotta-FIDE for a MINI EPISODE. Anthony and Alex throw some quotes from such luminaries as Brene Brown, Mel Robbins, Don Miguel and Raymond M.Kethledge to get Leslie's hot takes and further...
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Leslie Juvin-Acker, Assuming the Identity - ep 156
This week starts with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis waxing poetic about their France and French language classes because it's on theme with the week's guest. Leslie Juvin-Acker the 6x Author, Celebrity-Life Coach, Psychic Medium and Legal Communicator is back at Bollotta-FIDE. A lot has...
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2 Years and Some Change with Mike Lee (MindShift Labs) - ep 155
Enjoy this bonus episode. Last week Bollotta-FIDE had the honor of a second interview with Mike Lee (MindShift Labs) and after their conversation Mike indulged the Bollotta-philes in an Q&A with some of the statements from their original chat in 2022. (Ep 73. A Shift of Mind(fulness) with MIKE…
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Talking About a Calm Mind with Mike Lee (MindShift Labs) - ep 154
Anthony and Alex are back at the helm of another Bollotta-FIDE and they had the pleasure of bringing back Speaker, Leadership Coach and Best Selling Author, CEO of MindShift Labs MIKE LEE. On Mike's first appearance we learned about his Keynote Speaking and how emotional challenges lead to the...
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There is No Such Thing as a Sticky Floor with Rick Turner of Forward Hospitality Group - ep 153
Bollotta-FIDE is finally back with our first episode of 2025. Anthony and Alex catch up on and talk about a new gig Anthony has taken on this year as the teacher "Live Events in Entertainment" class at San Diego State University for the semester. Joining the conversation today is the Director of...
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Nathanial Allenby is the Most Colorful Person You Will Ever Meet (Cirque Quirk) - ep 152
It's the holiday season and Anthony and Alex kick things off with some chatter about Alex's turn this holiday season at Mrs. Claus. Joining the conversation is the Founder of Cirque Quirk and Allenby Art, NATHANIAL ALLENBY. The Bollotta-philes get to talking to Nathanial about his path from…
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Full Strength with Andrew Johnson and Tyler Hazen - ep 151
Anthony and Alex kick things off this week with some chatter about the holidays (it's was Thanksgiving when they sat down and recorded this. On this epiosde Andrew Johnson from the band Full Strength returns and brings frontman Tyler Hazen along for the fun. Full Strength has been voted San…
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Holiday Hullabaloo with Tracy White (Innovativevents) - Ep 150
Bollotta-FIDE takes an audio-trip to the heartland for the holidays this week and lands in DES MOINES! Tracy White President and CEO of InnovativEvents rejoins the conversation (find her on the MEETING GOAL$ episode). Tracy has created a new tradition in Iowa called the "HOLIDAY HULLABALOO" an...
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Jaclyn Bernstein, Queen of New York | Part 2 of 2 (ep 149)
This is the SECOND part of our 2 part chat with the one and only, Jaclyn Bernstein(EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS). If you haven't heard part one that is fine this will all make sense (but part one is really good). They talk about the logistics of installing and event in NYC. What the "push" means. EVERY...
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Jaclyn Bernstein, Queen of New York | Part 1 of 2 (ep 149)
Bollotta-FIDE is back with a new season and new interviews with your favs! Jaclyn Bernstein(EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS) is back to talk all things NYC (and Brooklyn and boroughs and...) Anthony and Alex have come up with a quiz with a potpourri of random NYC facts for some fun conversation starters and...
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148. Finding Our Fit with Angela Minardi (FIT CITY ADVENTURES)
This week Anthony kicks things off with a Jane Fonda inspired special TIPSY all about "FINDING YOUR FIT!" which is quite fitting with the very Bollotta-FIDE guest we have this week! Angela Minardi (Founder and Chief Experience Officer) of FIT CITY ADVENTURES. Angela talks about the moments that...
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Laura Schwartz's Bollotta-FIDE Five (Ep 147 - Part 2)
Please enjoy this mini episode with the wonderful, Laura Schwartz. Last time she was on the Bollotta-philes got so caught up in the convo that we never got to the 5. Now Laura is back to answer the Bollotta-FIDE FIVE. What is Laura's Golden Rule? What is that one daily habit that contributes to…
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147. Laura Schwartz is Impactful via. Curation
Laura Schwartz is the fabulous guest on this week's episode, but before the Bollotta-philes chat her up they kick things off with a special TIPSY where Alex introduces a new artist that has earned their way onto the artist roster, JIMMY'S BUFFET. Then we get into the artist that Alex thinks makes…
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146. Smell the Room with Tiffany Rose Goodyear (SCENTEX)
The Bollotta-philes are back! Alex fills Anthony in on her recent experience seeing Mandy Patinkin (her fav) and Anthony has a TIPSY that is almost a RANT-SY about SURPRISES from vendors on site due to low communication. Alex's YaiYai-ism is all about Forgiving but NOT Forgetting! This week…
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ENCORE: Capturing Kairos Time with Photos By Cali (Cali Griebel)
THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE, ORIGINALLY RELEASED March 11, 2022. Anthony and Alex are joined by Cali of PhotosbyCali.com. This week we are getting a new perspective on the event world from an artist/photographer. Cali lets us know what she's been seeing from the frontlines at both social and...
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ENCORE pt 2: Meeting Goal$ PART 2 with Tracy Fuller (InnovativEvents) and Megan Mildenberger (MercyOne Des Moines Foundation) part 2 Originally aired: July 2021
This is PART 2 of the Bollotta-FIDE Meeting Goal$ episode. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). In this second part of this interview Megan and…
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ENCORE: Meeting Goal$ with Tracy Fuller (InnovativEvents) and Megan Mildenberger (MercyOne Des Moines Foundation) PART 1 of 2 originally aired: JULY 2021
THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE ORIGINALLY RELEASED: JULY 16, 2021. The House of Mercy Game Show Gala 2024 just recently happened so we wanted to drop this back on feed as Anthony and Alex are onsite this week. Anthony and Alex are off to The Special Event Conference in Miami this weekend, but don't…
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145. Playing the (Padres) Field with Bobby Cressey
This week musician Bobby Cressey sits down with the Bollotta-philes to discuss his career journey as a musician. He's the stadium organist for the San Diego Padres and San Diego Gulls Hockey teams and now not only a performer but also a part owner of one of the most in demand dance bands, The…
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144. Effective and In Tune with Brad Wilson Talent
Brad Wilson of Brad Wilson Talent is on the pod this week! Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TEAM and Alex has a YaiYai-ism all about INGREDIENTS. Brad is known widely from his performances in the Three Waiters and HypnoTWISTs, but today get to know Brad as an…
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143. Loren Smith Keeps an Opportunity.
Bollotta-FIDE is back after a month hiatus with a fantastic return guest, LOREN SMITH! Top of the show banter includes the duos oy's of smoking, a TIPSY about the "Permission to INTERMISSION" during a program and a YAIYAI-ism about intercepting the long winded. Entertainment Businessman, talent...
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142. Fickle Finger of FINE ART with Jo Ann Fahlgren Mauck
Anthony has a TIPSY all about “SAYING, YES!” and Alex has a YaYa-ism about Courage (and how she got here). Today Jo Ann Fahlgren Mauck, Fine Artist and CEO of Fickle Finger Airbrush joins the conversation. Jo Ann’s talents spread from her skills in Plein Air and portraiture on canvas to...
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141. In the Sky with Ron Lee (Skydiving Innovations & Tactical Drone Solutions)
This week starts out with a TIPSY all about "FEEDING THE TALENT" and a YAIYAI-ism about Alex wanting food. The Bollotta-FIDE hosts are joined this week by CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer of Skydiving Innovations & Tactical Drone Solutions, RON LEE. Ron's side of the special event industry is…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An Event Entertainment podcast dedicated to the exploitation of the sometimes dazzling, sometimes tragic world of special event entertainment.
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Anthony Bollotta
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An Event Entertainment podcast dedicated to the exploitation of the sometimes dazzling, sometimes tragic world of special event entertainment.
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