Bollotta Entertainment

11/25/2022

🎙️ OMgosh from is on the pod this week. listen up as Will Curran (founder of Endless Events, community creator, Host of the podcasts: Event Icons, Event Brew and Event Tech Podcasts) for a discussion on how his company and brand has grown past event tech and into being a full service event management company. Will gives insight into his leadership and management style and how he finds the right fit for this team while he works ON his business and a bunch of fun stories. Available everywhere you listen. 🎙️

11/16/2022

🎙️ ⭐️ 🎶 The dynamic duo Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back with another dynamic duo, KALINA and KIANA (musicians, performers, producers, song writers). Get to know these two musicians who happen to be sisters on episode 91 of 🎙️ link in bio

11/09/2022

🎙 listen up! Clint Bell is Part of the Action! 🎙 Your Bollottaphiles Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back with a new TIP OF THE DAY: Size Matters (when booking a band). This week the duo are joined by CLINT BELL (Emcee, Auctioneer, Host and Business Man) for a sparkling conversation about how this "fast talker" has become one of the top talents in his field. Listen and Learn! 🎙 ⭐️ www.Bollotta.com#/podcast

11/02/2022

🎙 ep 89 🎙 Anthony and Alex are joined by musicians Danielle Tucker (Host, The Unstoppable Singer Podcast) and Mark Fulton the Co-owners of THE MIGHTY UNTOUCHABLES, one of the most successful show bands in the business. 👂🏽 listen now.

10/27/2022

Hold me closer 🚀 Our Rocket Man was out in SanDiego last night

10/21/2022

This week we have a conversation with musician and owner of 🎸 MARK LANGFORD on the pod. 🎙 Enjoy Mark’s storied experiences with notables from Michael Bublé to Stryper to Mother Theresa. Listen in on how he started and has maintained his love for Rock, Flamenco and Classical Guitar through his self-teaching, training with the greats and his own tenacity. Mark talks about turning his nervous energy into excitement before each gig. They also get into Mark’s business Rock and Roll San Diego, a musicians resource that offers recording/streaming event space, rehearsal space, music lessons, rentals and even repairs. Mark is a true delight and conversationalist. Enjoy. 🎙 www.Bollotta.con/podcast

10/12/2022

🎙 ep 87 🎙 This week LGBTQ+ nightlife impresario Joe Whitaker (DILF Parties, Joe Whitaker Presents, Man Upp) joins our Bollotta-FIDE hosts Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis for a discussion about his events and how they have elevated and grown become an international LGBTQ+ nightlife brand and their impact on the special event industry as a whole. Joe discusses how his business relies on marketing and outside ticket sales and the importance of bring thankful. They talk about the challenges and liability of bringing nightlife events back to the public, growth out of personal challenges and hitting his next level with his "Joe Whitaker Presents" event label. All this and more.

10/07/2022

We need to get in on the 🍗 with Straight Talk with Ross Mathews coming to an end- we look back at 2016 to the special STWR Holiday LIVE Show Weekend 2016 in San Diego. Talk about a BLAST! 💥 cheers to the future and toast to the past! We love you 💋 💋

10/07/2022

Did someone say TEA DANCE? 🏳️‍🌈🕺🏽 💃🏾 Orlando Friends, our friend is working with and they are bringing out the LOUD 📣 and PROUD 💎 Diva to join the Happiness Festivities. 🌞 Sunday 10/16 ☀️ .thornton.park

09/29/2022

🎙 ep 85 🎙 Anthony and Alex are joined by the founders and owners of POP NOUVEAU, Dan Boissy and Sam "The Dude" Johnson. Listen in on how the jazz band that specializes in jazz arrangements and the performance of modern and pop music covers was formed. They take on the 10 Quick Questions "together" and listen in on the Bollotta-FIDE FIVE. They go into their way they have marketed themselves, their wardrobe decisions based on jazz legacy and how they understand background performance fundamentals. Sam and Dan discuss how they come up with their arrangements. These savvy duo lets us know what's new like their New Orleans flavored group.and Yacht (rock) Jazz Group and what's next. Enjoy.

09/22/2022

🎙 ep 84 🎙 This week Anthony and Alex are joined by founder and CEO of BrickHouse Dance Productions Jacqueline Coligan. From casting talent shows on the playground as a kid to now producing and directing dancers and performers for major corporation events. Jacqueline takes on the 10 Quick Questions and the Bollotta-FIDE FIVE with aplomb. Hear about how she has worked through onsite challenges, the importance of getting time onsite to walk through performances and what she anticipates now onsite from a former event planner perspective. ENJOY. 🌟 www.Bollotta.com/podcast

09/22/2022

It’s the first day of 🔈🗣🎤 let’s go!

09/18/2022

Hear how Taylor Morgan McPherson brings color and sparkle with her event offerings. www.bollotta.com/podcast

09/16/2022

🎙 Ready, Set...SPARKLE! Anthony and Alex are joined by the Sparkle Queen, Taylor Morgan McPherson (Current Events LLC, Sustainable Sparkle Bar, Twisted Up, Crystalized). With her recognizable "POOSH Approved" sparkles and signature designs that have been seen at events like: Coachella, Bottle Rock, Corporate Mixers, Partnerships with brands like TMobile and MalibuRum or even on television shows like Vanderpump Rules. She lets us know how she got through the shut down by taking her designs to the streets for the BLM marches and keeping her social media engaged. We learn about her "sustainable" environmentally conscious glitter and her signature application process. All this and more, just listen already... ENJOY at www.Bollotta.com/podcast

09/09/2022

Life is a…masquerade! Or…Have mask…will party! 🎭👺

09/08/2022

🎙 Anthony and Alex welcome special guest, WHITNEY SHAY! Listen in as they are joined by this #1 Billboard Blues Artist sings the praises of her collaborators and tells us about the roller coaster of releasing a hit album just before the world shut down. Whitney lets us in on why she performs and lets everyone in on her vocal injury, surgery and return to the stage. The rising star gets through the 10 Quick Questions unscathed and gives us some nuggets from her own emotional intelligence practices. STAND UP! or sit down and ENJOY. Www.Bollotta.compodcast

08/31/2022

🎙Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are joined by Sara Brown (Sara Brown Events) on this week's Bollotta-Fide. Sara discusses her event work that focuses on corporate award recognition and marketing programs like the Cox Top Tech Awards and how their success and decision to plan the event again are often based on ROI and Statistics. Get to know Sara's fun side with the NEW segements: RAPID 10 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS and the FIDE-FIVE. Hear about how Sara started her business in a nontraditional way and how she manages and balances her business and life. ENJOY!

08/20/2022

ep 80 Intentionally That Girl with Paris Sukomi Max 🎙 This week Anthony and Alex have the pleasure of having Paris Sukomi Max on the pod. Listen in as this multi talented producer, entertainer, designer, philanthropist, keynote speaker and entrepreneur gives us an inside look into how she has so much more to offer the world than the typical "Drag Queen". From being family friendly on stage to speaking in public about transgender rights and her HeyAuntieParis mission. Hear how being a RPDR Queen isn't the goal, her time saving techniques and turning it all off. ENJOY! www.Bollotta.com/podcast

08/20/2022

🎙 This week Anthony and Alex have the pleasure of having Paris Sukomi Max on the pod. Listen in as this multi talented producer, entertainer, designer, philanthropist, keynote speaker and entrepreneur gives us an inside look into how she has so much more to offer the world than the typical "Drag Queen". From being family friendly on stage to speaking in public about transgender rights and her HeyAuntieParis mission. Hear how being a RPDR Queen isn't the goal, her time saving techniques and turning it all off. ENJOY! www.Bollotta.com/podcast

08/04/2022

Sometimes we are given a challenge to create custom activations. This week we are providing custom for a family friendly corporate event and the proof is in the puddin! 🎳🥥🌴

08/01/2022

Ep 78 🎙 out now! Anthony is back in Florida dealing with family and Alex is fresh back from a trip to Vegas and they discuss their 2022 air travel woes. Bollotta-FIDE approved Performer, Educator and Producer Janet Hammer (Sweethearts of Swing, Rhythm Express) joins the conversation this week. Janet fills us in on her daily gratitude affirmations, being present during a performance and stories from her career. They discuss being able to tell what’s in a performer’s being during a performance, the challenges of being a band-leader and stories from the stage (like how a performer jumped out the window). Link in IG bio!

07/27/2022

FreshPlay makin em levitate.

07/16/2022

It’s not every night does a dinner show.

07/15/2022

Time to go back to the shore.

07/11/2022

Sneaky peaky at custom costume in production for this weekend. We have about 45+ custom costume and stylized looks going out for corporate and San Diego Pride events this week…here we go! 💕😝😵

06/29/2022

If it’s not Baroque…

06/15/2022

This Sunday! Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate with Ross Mathews and some fantastic queens. The show is happening on Sunday, June 19th, at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Get your tickets now at RossBubblyBrunch.com. Can't wait to see you there
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06/12/2022

Feelin Statuesque. 🏛🏺

06/06/2022

A Master’s in Events Gives New Meaning to Emotional Intelligence | SM

Check out this recent article by Anthony Bollotta

News that I had matriculated was met with mixed responses. Many asked why I felt it necessary. Not only had I furthered my education, but my emotional intelligence as well.

05/31/2022

New Episodes drop every Friday Afternoon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon, Android & etc. 🎙

05/25/2022

DRAG ME to the LOEWS SANTA MONICA! JUNE 4! Tickets 🎟 https://tinyurl.com/mryev99s ONE NIGHT ONLY! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ hosted By with with ! DONT MISS THIS!

05/17/2022

Chicago! We are dragging our way to you this Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️season for a special DRAG ME TO THE FAIRMONT show. Sat JUNE 18! 💖❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 host with all at ONE NIGHT ONLY! All 🎟 ticket sales benefiting produced by +

05/11/2022

We don’t want to push but we will DRAG you! Drag Me to the St Francis! JUNE 16 in San Francisco. One night only! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Brought to you by and with all ticket 🎫 sales benefiting with host and superstars drag don’t run!

05/06/2022

Ep70 “Together you make Woo Woo” with Milo Shapiro! 🎙 Author, Keynote Speaker, Host, Coach and Improv Pro: Milo Shapiro (TEAMProvising). Milo's new book "Public Speaking for Teens: Get A's Not ZZZZZZ's" a youth oriented guide to public speaking and conquering the fear of getting in front of a crowd (based on the "adult" version). Get MIlo's insight on team building projects post pandemic, using his improv training to move through challenges on stage, improv coaching and pushing yourself to your next big thing. They also touch on Milo's other projects like writing theater reviews for publication and a fun THIS OR THAT.

05/06/2022

Perfectly perfect day. 🎶 ☀️ 🎻

04/20/2022

Don’t underestimate simple but powerful branding on your screens.

04/17/2022

🏖🐰 Easter Beach Bunny 💗☀️⛱🩳

04/16/2022

Happy Easter 🐇🐣🐰 🎀

04/14/2022

Ep 68 “Dollar to Grief Ratio” Feast on the TREATS in this episode. Anthony starts off this episode catching up Alex on his recent business trip to Charleston, SC and they talk about the nightmare getting back across the country. They are joined by event pro Sheri Karpinski owner and operator Sensational Treats to discuss all things business. Sheri and the Bollotta-philes discuss the restructuring of pricing in 2022, creating new products from her imagination vs. client request and doing what makes sense. They also discuss her career in the industry, working alongside with competitors, working with grace and OWNING it. Sheri also explains her mind blowing "DOLLAR TO GRIEF RATIO" phrase.

04/07/2022

Don’t forget to use code: BOLLOTTA for free tickets to this springs at this Sunday 4/10!