Episode 23 starts with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis start this episode with musings of Alex's gig acting in Virtual Murder Mysteries.  They are joined by Denise Desjardins, Mitel User Group Liason.  As most of the world has just embraced virtual meetings in 2020, Denise in her position at Mitel has been producing virtual meetings and content for the past 5 years and she shares valuable insight that only someone with her experience has. Anthony and Alex dive into what keeps this pro up at night and how she manages to keep the message fresh when using technology. Together they reminisce on their fabulous experiences with Jay Leno and even that one time in Paris.  Enjoy!

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Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back at the BOLLOTTA-FIDE game. This episode starts with a Grammy 2021 recap from the dynamic duo as they discuss the production, host, performances and why can't Anthony look away from BTS and that's ok.  Multi-Grammy Winning, Pablo "CHINO" Nunez stopped in to talk music. Anthony and Alex catch up Chino an accomplished percussionist, producer, composer, arranger, instrumentalist, educator, recording artist...etc (!) to discuss his beginnings in music, winning grammy awards, producing music and performing live in this heart felt interview. They also talk about Chino's work on Broadway, performing at the Lincoln Center and past corporate gigs with top tier clients. ENJOY!

Timestamps

00:03:26 GRAMMY RECAP

00:19:29 CHINO NUNEZ INTERVIEW

01:02:00 THIS or THAT

01:14:00 That's Allotta B STINGER

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Back with Bollotta-FIDE! Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Joe Jeff Goldblatt. Dr. Joe is an author, professor, speaker, consultant and "foremost authority in the world of events" (Wiley & Sons Publishing), and comes to Bollotta-FIDE brimming with industry knowledge and heart.  Their discussion touches on Dr. Joe Jeff Goldblatt's beginnings in performing magic illusions, producing events for powerhouse names like Oprah Winfrey and following Robert Frost's advice to "take the road less traveled by..." all the way to Scotland. Sit back (or forward) and enjoy the many nuggets of wisdom and experience.

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Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back with another episode of Bollotta-FIDE.  Today they are joined by America's Sassiest Lifstyle Guru, STEVE KEMBLE. Steve brings his sass and class to this episode in only the way he can.  The event industry pros discuss the 2021 Golden Globe productions, fashions and flubs.  Anthony and Steve catch up about events now and moving forward after the pandemic. Who is going to The Special Event in July and why it's important to connect with other industry professionals now more than ever.  This is a GREAT convo...prepare to giggle!

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Bollotta-FIDE is back with host Anthony Bollotta and his sidekick Alex Apostolidis chit chat about the upcoming Golden Globes. No guests this episode just some good ole fluff and fodder. Anthony has done his research about the production as a whole. They chit chat about the cohosts, the Hollywood Foreign Press and lots of random Golden Globe trivia. There's confusion about the Carol Burnett Award. Anthony and Alex talk about the shows they have seen and haven't seen and what they will cram in before Sunday.

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This week Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis interview Chapman Stick Musician Tom Griesgraber.  Tom has been part of the Bollotta Roster and Anthony and Alex get to take the moment and get to know the man behind the "STICK". The Chapman Stick is an interesting 2 hand active instrument and was an instant attraction to the self proclaimed "music nerd". Talking to audiences and corporate guests as while playing. Stories from the tours that include being billed as "Tom Grease-burger" and the time in Italy when the crowd rushed them like the Beatles for merch. They also touch on Tom's other projects in music production and audio engineering, learning music at Berkley, playing cover music and writing his own music. Anthony also asks Tom for his advice to other musicians pursuing work in corporate events.

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Super Bowl LV was this past Sunday and Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis have 2 Sport Event Producers join them in this Super Sized episode. They are first joined by Nancy Spooner-Basharah (owner of TEMPO LIVE EVENTS, a virtual and live production and staffing firm).  Nancy tells us Bollotta-FIDE about how the tools have changed but it's still her job to get a client's message out to their audience, what she's looking for when she is hiring freelancers and how her Tempo Think Tank has been a help over the past year. Amy Murray (Senior Producer at FiveCurrent) stops in and divulges details of her very specific and fascinating experiences at past Super Bowl games.  The crew all discuss SUPER BOWL LV together and lots of insider behind the scene chat.  Bollotta-FIDE must have these guests back!

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Timestamps

00:02:58 Anthony & Alex talk SuperBowl Entertainment

00:15:33 Nancy Spooner-Bshara (TEMPO LIVE EVENTS)

00:46:47 Amy Murray (FiveCurrent)

Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis talk about their recent foray into stand-up comedy and their pre-show nerves before their first show Saturday. They are joined by the masterful, ever evolving LESLIE JUVIN-ACKER (Leslie Inc) from the streaming series VALUABLE INSIGHT and author (The Money Formula, Drive), creator of the blog LAW SCHOOL FOR VISUAL LEARNERS, former Executive Coach and Medium. Leslie discusses the need for self-branding what is the story you are telling as a brand. Anthony asks Leslie about controlling the inner narrative and using solution based thinking when dealing with business and life and knowing that your story isn't over. Leslie also fits in spiritual readings for Anthony and Alex...Also, a new game.

Timestamps

Funny Talk: 00:04:09

Leslie Interview: 00:17:50

Word Association Game: 01:14:55

Spiritual Reading: 01:18:05

Tickets for FEB 6 Finding Your Funny Comedy Show (Anthony and Alex's gig): https://ticketbud.com/events/0873b766-42f5-11eb-8b10-42010a71700f

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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 challenges that can arise over time with an ensemble this size. FULL STRENGTH is one of Bollotta Entertainment's roster standouts and hearing stories about how the show MUST go on (except this one time a guy had a gun- seriously, listen). The conversation was fun and they sidelined about Andrew's personal background, it's all here. Enjoy!

Timestamps

4:06:00 That's Allotta B

16:38:00 Inaugural Talk

32:27:00 Full Strength's Andrew Johnson

1:28:00 This or That

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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 event industry.  Jaclyn's once in a lifetime NYE in Times Square experience. They talk about industry peeps and life experiences of everyone's favorite Crazy Aunt Jac, and the most proud event moments with organizations like the Live Events Coalition and Event Pros Ready to Serve. A fun This or That segment and lots of love. Jaclyn Bernstein certainly is Bollotta-FIDE! LOVE HER!

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