Episodes

  • Episode 8: Mixed Conversations Episode 008: REAL Event Planners, Don't Get Married At A Restaurant, TURN IT DOWN (Again..)
    Nov 7 2024

    Join Jon Divine, Aldo Ryan and Patrick Soldi as they discuss some important topics revolving around planning a private event. They discuss the issues surrounding working with restaurants vs private event spaces, working with inexperienced Event Planners and more!

    Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:

    Instagram:

    Jon Divine: / officialjondivine

    Aldo Ryan: /aldoryan

    Patrick Soldi: / patrick_soldi

    Alive Events: / aliveeventsent


    Check us out on our other social platforms!

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AliveEventsEnt/


    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliveeventsent


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliveEventsDJs

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 7: Mixed Conversations Episode 007: Wedding Lighting At Venues! Bridal Aesthetics, Wedding Secrets
    Oct 23 2024

    In this episode, we meet with Chris "Ox" Liconti. Chris is the owner of ‪@c4eventgroup and a performing wedding entertainer for many years. Chris is one of the revolutionary producers of asthetic lighting for weddings and private events and in this podcast we discuss a litany of topics.
    Such As: Wedding Lighting At Venues! Bridal Asthetics, Wedding Secrets

    Be sure to follow Chris on all of his social media pages!
    / chrisoxnyc
    / c4eventgroup
    / c4deejays

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 6: Mixed Conversations Episode 006: Screw Viennese Hour! Dating A DJ! Wedding Entrance Songs
    Oct 23 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Garrity aka DJ HiKevin. Kevin is a DJ for ‪@SCEEventGroup‬ and has been a working DJ for many years. He has serviced weddings all over the tri-state area of NJ and continues to provide excellent service to his clients.

    Jon and Kevin sit down and talk about multiple topics, including some of the best wedding party entrance music, dating a DJ, best practices of music prep for a wedding and the biggest pet peeves!

    Be sure to follow Kevin on all social platforms ‪@djhikevin‬ !

    / djhikevin
    Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:
    Instagram:
    Jon Divine: / officialjondivine
    Aldo Ryan: /aldoryan
    Patrick Soldi: / patrick_soldi
    Alive Events: / aliveeventsent

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 5: Mixed Conversations Episode 005: TERRIBLE WEDDING SPEECHES! Venue Sound Systems , Bad Venues_
    Oct 23 2024

    TERRIBLE WEDDING SPEECHES! Venue Sound Systems 👎🏼, Bad Venues?

    In this episode, the 3 core members of Alive Events sit down together and discuss a slew of important wedding topics! Aldo Ryan, Jon Divine & Patrick Soldi discuss what to do with in house sound systems at venues, bad speeches, how venues treat vendors, and more!


    Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:
    Instagram:
    Jon Divine: / @officialjondivine
    Aldo Ryan: /@aldoryan
    Patrick Soldi: / @patrick_soldi
    Alive Events: / @aliveeventsent

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 4: Mixed Conversations Episode 004: Who Pays For The Wedding? Nightmare Wedding Stories....
    Oct 23 2024

    So, Who Pays For The Wedding?

    In this episode of Mixed Conversations, we sit down with Aldo Ryan, the renowned Master of Ceremonies and owner of Alive Events. He is a Wedding Entertainment Director and has been servicing couples for nearly 25 years. He is one of the most sought out entertainers in the east coast and has performed with artists such as: Pitbull, Flo Rida, Christina Aguilera, Drake, and more. Aldo and Jon share their personal experiences in the business, planning weddings, nightmare stories and more!


    Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:
    Instagram:
    Jon Divine: / @officialjondivine
    Aldo Ryan: /@aldoryan
    Patrick Soldi: / @patrick_soldi
    Alive Events: / @aliveeventsent

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 3: Mixed Conversations Episode 003: Weddings COST A LOT, Pop Rock Dad Rock, The Right Vendors...
    Oct 23 2024

    Weddings COST A LOT, Pop Rock = Dad Rock?, The Right Vendors..

    In this episode of Mixed Conversations, we sit with Sam Marcus, aka DJ BPN from New Jersey. We discuss how Weddings COST A LOT, how 2000s Pop Rock music is slowly becoming Dad Rock, and how to properly select the right vendors.

    Sam is an accomplished DJ who has worked with countless couples to plan their wedding and life celebrations. With 15+ years experience, she brings a unique perspective on how you should focus on your wedding planning.

    Be sure to follow Sam on Instagram:
    / djbpn

    Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:
    Instagram:
    Jon Divine: / @officialjondivine
    Aldo Ryan: /@aldoryan
    Patrick Soldi: /@patrick_soldi
    Alive Events: / @aliveeventsent

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 2: Mixed Conversations Episode 002: Dying Wedding Trends, Epic Wedding Fails, Destination Weddings & More
    Oct 23 2024

    Jon Divine & Patrick Soldi talk about how wedding trends aren't the way to plan your wedding! They review some epic wedding fails, talk about destination weddings and more!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 1: Mixed Conversations Episode 001: Why Wedding Guests Don't Dance, DJs Aren't toolbags & 1st Dance Song Ideas
    Oct 23 2024

    In this episode, Jon Divine sits down with Private Event MC, Patrick Soldi and discuss tons of topics involving weddings. They briefly go over Awesome 1st Dance Ideas, Why some people will never dance at a wedding, why DJs aren't all toolbags, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to listen to a new podcast every week!

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    1 hr and 15 mins