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 Management company. They talk about how pulling together with industry people during this crisis lead to impactful moments with the NY/NJ Branch of the Live Event Coalition have helped keep a sense of sanity and purpose. Anthony gets Jaclyn's thoughts on what's still needed to make a successful event when going virtual and next steps in going hybrid. Like and Subscribe for part 2 next week!

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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 in this supersized episode with a focus on philanthropic and non-profit events. They discuss taking inspiration from theater and cinema to create an exciting successful event, including children in normally adult-centric events and letting go of the word "Gala". They even touch upon the forward thinking needed for fundraising in a post-pandemic world. Enjoy!

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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 event interactive and the also reveal the names of some of their planned upcoming guests.

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(recorded 01/05/21)

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).

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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.

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The Bollotta Edition of the Christmas Waltz:

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 bungee jumping in a straitjacket. What needs to happen to please a client when facing a challenge and an exclusive about bringing the magic back.

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(this episode was recorded 08/2020)

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 visions in her head. They talk about BESA (Bar/BatMitvah Event Service Association), MITZ TV, socially distanced solutions and hybrid social events.

IF I WERE A RICHMAN performed by Anthony Bollotta & Jorge Luis | Music Director: Rayme Sciaroni

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(this interview was recorded early 11/04/2020)

This one starts with our host Anthony Bollotta and co-host Alex Apostolidis free talking about recent events they have been working on during the pandemic. They discuss transparency with budget and how the newer challenges and logistics of virtual and socially distanced events have clients expecting more and how to set boundaries on "SCOPE CREEP". They are joined by Nicole Matthews the author, host of The Big Ask podcast, and president of the event, travel and lifestyle concierge firm The Henley Company . They discuss personal expectations in day to day life, surrounding yourself socially with a "council of professionals", and setting yourself up with resources and partners whose qualities and standard compliment your own. Nicole talks about what is the most important factors to keep in mind when booking entertainment, the need to be flexible and the more Scope Creep.

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Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are joined by the musical multihyphenate Kenny Ard.  The pianist-showman-businessman-college professor-cabaret staple talks about teaching college level musical courses during the pandemic, Injecting new life into past projects and how rehearsing your material and setup makes for a smooth quality performance. Also, Anthony breaks down his thoughts on California Assembly Bill 5 (aka AB5).

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(this episode was recorded August 2020, before the new microphones *wink*)

GOBBLE GOBBLE! Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis present the Bollotta-FIDE Thanksgivings Special. They discuss their ideal Thanksgiving Holiday plans.  Anthony talks about that one time in Vegas for Turkey Day and reveals a secret about his board position at Home Start San Diego.  Alex and Anthony share some heartfelt sentiments and stories and they take an audio journey up North for a special surprise.

Consider giving to Home Start San Diego to prevent and treat child abuse: https://home-start.org/give-home-start/

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(this episode was recorded 10/28/20)