Bollotta-FIDE

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....

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...

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 aud...

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. Le...

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 booki...

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 i...

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 bo...

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 follow...

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...

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 ap...

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.  Als...

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...

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 dista...

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, hos...

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 Californi...

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...

Helllllloooooooo, Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back and chit chatting at the top about engaging an audience online and their recent personal experiences with online schooling, non-profit and corporate events. They are joined by Cindy Smartt of Smartt Entertainment and discuss celebrity and headliner bookings for virtual events, engaging an audience with surprises and activities as the...

BONUS EP! Bollotta-FIDE had the opportunity to take part in the digital grand opening of the GLOBAL EVENT CENTER the new virtual platform by our friends at JR GLOBAL EVENTS and the conversation was too important and to good to keep from our listeners. In this BONUS episode Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis had the chance to interview Jennafer Ross about her female powered business, their new d...

At the top of this episode Anthony Bollotta spends some time shining the spotlight on his illustrious cohost Alex Apostolidis. Anthony finds out Alex's performance roots and who is "The Voice Inside Your Head". Anthony and Alex were also joined by the husband and wife power duo behind NRG MUSIC & PRODUCTIONS; Kymm Civetta and Andy Salmonsen. Together they take a trip down memory lane, discuss...

Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis start this episode with a discussion about comedy and how "Funny is a Serious Business". Following their gab session, they are joined by comedian Don Friesen (ASK YOUR MOM, INEXPLICABLE). They discuss Don's start in the business, how he keeps corporate clients laughing and the work and adjusting involved when performing for Television, Live or Virtual Special...

Anthony and Alex start today's show with the Anthony's WTFs (WHAT THE FOCUS) to think about when considering virtual entertainment.  Following their discussion they are joined by premier magician Derek Ostovani. Anthony, Alex and Derek talk about what it means to go the extra steps to elevate everyone's experience and what it takes to be a performer making magic as a career and adapting to ever ch...

The pilot episode of Bollotta-Fide. Who is Anthony Bollotta and why in the world does he think he has the right to Bollotta-fy anything? Get to know Anthony Bollotta through his sidekick Alex Apostolidis' in-depth interview about life, business and what is next in the world of Special Event Entertainment.